Episode 3 - Changing circumstances, changing identity and changing direction

In this episode, I discuss the common circumstances that propel women out of corporate careers into entrepreneurship. I highlight the mental and emotional transitions involved and provide insights on how to adapt and thrive after leaving a traditional job.Main content:- Many women start businesses due to circumstances like redundancy, health issues or workplace dissatisfaction, rather than driven by a pure passion or purpose.- Leaving corporate life often results in a loss of identity, as individuals grapple with stepping away from their job titles and roles.- A pivotal challenge is reshaping self-perception and embracing the multifaceted nature of owning a business, beyond the two-dimensional corporate role.- Recognising the skills and mindsets gained from corporate work, such as dealing with difficult clients, resilience and adaptability, is crucial in the entrepreneurial journey.- The transition involves distinguishing between what old habits/traits serve you and what needs to be left behind in the past.- It’s normal to feel uncertain and to experiment with what parts of the corporate identity to retain, as this process involves trial and error.The episode encourages acceptance of change, self-discovery and the possibility of becoming a truer, more brilliant version of oneself as a business owner.