From Science Communicator to Solopreneur: The Bright Moments and the Challenges | Dr. Isabelle François | Entrepreneurship [007] (EN)

Meet Isabelle François - PhD in Bio-Engineering, science communicator for 15+ years in various sectors, and now the founder of Bright Star Coaching.In 2022, Isabelle made a bold career switch to follow her passion: supporting gifted children ánd their families in rediscovering their strengths and shining with confidence.Isabelle also teaches at SPRING-STOF, a non-profit offering tailored education to cognitively talented children. In this episode in English, Isabelle opens up about her entrepreneurial journey in Belgium - the bright moments ánd the challenges. 💡 Highlights from the episode:🔹 Even as a coach and expert in giftedness, Isabelle still finds it hard to say out loud that she is gifted.🔹 Being an entrepreneur can be lonely, so having a tribe to support you is important.🔹 Her favorite quote? "Everyting is an experiment." It doesn't need to be perfect, it needs to be good, just try it.🔹 Despite the challenges of being an entrepreneur, it's worth it. The overall balance? Positive. * Organisations, Programme and Podcast Referenced:- Hoogbloeier: www.hoogbloeier.be - Spring-stof: https://www.spring-stof.be/- Springplank: https://www.vlaanderen.be/springplank-naar-zelfstandige- FastForwardAmy Podcast-Amy Vandeputte*Support the podcast:- If you enjoy Choose Work, you can support it with a small voluntarycontribution (even the price of a coffee) via Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/choosework*Contact Isabelle François:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snelle_hoofdjes_coach/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabellefrancois/- Website: https://brightstarcoaching.be/*Contact Heidi - Leadership Coach • Expert inGiftedness • Mindfulness Teacher:- Book your free discovery call here (EN/NL/FR): www.heididelanghe.com/contact- Instagram: www.instagram.com/heididelanghe/- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heididelanghe#Entrepreneurship #Coaching #Giftedness #Career #CareerGrowth #Podcast #Solopreneur#ChooseWork #Hoogbegaafdheid #Carrière