Ep. 06 - WARNING: Is Your Job Slowly Killing You? The Hidden Costs of the 9-5 Grind ft. Trevor Churchley

In this episode, we have Trevor Churchley, Founder and Managing Director of Talentology, a company that takes a community-focused, people-first approach to matching tech talent and project needs with the most suitable teams and individuals.Trevor shares his powerful story of overcoming a mental breakdown caused by extreme workplace stress, the pivotal moment that finally led him to start his own business, and the lessons he learned along the way. He also talks about the stark differences between being an employee and an entrepreneur, the challenges of the first year in business, and the strategies he's implementing to scale Talentology while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.If you want to learn how to turn your life's challenges into a thriving business while making a meaningful impact, then make sure to listen to this episode!----- SHOW NOTES LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorchurchley/ https://www.talentology.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentology-au/ ----- LISTEN TO THE PODCASTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3QTXo7s Apple Music: https://apple.co/46dyEeI Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3QFkw8A Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/40Akwv8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVeRalAVOkGHYLfciZy_5Xg  ----- FIND US HERE Website: https://solveaccounting.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550067431709 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philkhao/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/philipkhao   ----- CONTACT USPhone: (02) 8197 1733Email: [email protected]  ----- TIME STAMPS:00:00 - Intro01:16 - Trevor's Backstory03:01 - The Early Beginnings of Talentology & Navigating Mental Breakdown06:45 - The Rebirth of Talentology & Healing from Anxiety10:13 - Trevor's Strategies & Tools to Overcome Burnout + Anxiety13:26 - Working in Corporate Vs Being Your Own Boss17:47 - Navigating the First Year of Talentology20:36 - Trevor's Advice for First-Time Business Owners26:03 - Tips Around Scaling Your Business30:51 - Future Goals for Talentology34:34 - Conclusion ----- DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.