Making the Leap from Corporate Career to Self-Employed with Maartje van Krieken - Ep 180

Making the Leap from Corporate Career to Self-Employment: Lessons Learned with Maartje van Krieken In this episode, I interviewed Maartje van Krieken on LinkedIn Live. We discussed her journey from a corporate career to becoming self-employed, focusing on the lessons learned and challenges faced along the way. Maartje shared her experiences in helping businesses in turmoil as a 'business emergency room doctor' and provided valuable insights on network leveraging, client acquisition, and the importance of trusting oneself. We also explored the role of LinkedIn in her career transition and the impact of peer groups and professional coaching. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone considering a similar career shift. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:32 Meet Maartje van Krieken 01:10 Maartje's Career Journey 03:11 Transitioning to Self-Employment 06:10 Navigating the Challenges of Self-Employment 18:50 Leveraging LinkedIn for Business 23:55 Balancing Multiple Roles 25:03 Navigating LinkedIn Profiles 27:47 Engaging with the Audience 28:44 Advice for New Entrepreneurs 30:19 The Value of Peer Groups and Coaches 33:55 Finding the Right Networking Circles 37:12 Resources and Support for Self-Employed 40:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Support the show ************************************** My name is Brenda Meller. I'm a LinkedIn coach, consultant, speaker, and author. My company is Meller Marketing and I help business professionals get a bigger slice of the LinkedIn pie. Visit mellermarketing.com Let's connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brendameller (click MORE to invite me to connect and mention you listened to my podcast)