Ep. 7. Jess - a journey to being self employed

Exit strategies and authenticity are key!

Episode 7 of the Pivot People podcast, hosted by Kim Swettenham, titled "Ep. 7. Jess - a journey to being self employed" was published on February 18, 2024 and runs 44 minutes.

February 18, 2024 ·44m · Pivot People

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Jess shares her career journey, starting with a degree in maths that led to a catering job in New Zealand. After her dream job was disrupted due to a company shift, she found herself working for an events styling company. Unhappy with the toxic environment, she decided to take a leap of faith, quit, and explore new opportunities.She delves into her realisation of personal values, skills, and the importance of self-reflection, emphasising the significance of acknowledging one's true self. Jess discusses how she organised her exit, leveraging her financial situation and realising her undervalued skills.Transitioning into contracting, Jess highlights the importance of confidence in oneself and setting a fair price for services. She shares her contracting journey, landing a position with the New Zealand Geothermal Association, where her role evolved into a board coordinator. Jess reflects on her current fulfilling position, aligning with her values and contributing to the renewable energy sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jess shares her career journey, starting with a degree in maths that led to a catering job in New Zealand. After her dream job was disrupted due to a company shift, she found herself working for an events styling company. Unhappy with the toxic environment, she decided to take a leap of faith, quit, and explore new opportunities.

She delves into her realisation of personal values, skills, and the importance of self-reflection, emphasising the significance of acknowledging one's true self. Jess discusses how she organised her exit, leveraging her financial situation and realising her undervalued skills.

Transitioning into contracting, Jess highlights the importance of confidence in oneself and setting a fair price for services. She shares her contracting journey, landing a position with the New Zealand Geothermal Association, where her role evolved into a board coordinator. Jess reflects on her current fulfilling position, aligning with her values and contributing to the renewable energy sector.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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