Becoming BOSS

Send us a text How do you find more time to work on your passion project, when your diary is already packed and you are exhausted? The thought of squeezing anything else into your day is just impossible and you feel frustrated and trapped in a vicious circle, unable to escape. So in this episode, I’m sharing the time-saving techniques that I used when I was working full time while planning to laun...

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Send us a text I’ve no time,  I’m too busy,  I’m too old,  I have too many responsibilities,  I’m exhausted,  I can’t afford it,  I won’t be able to make enough money working with my passion, I've no energy, I’m not good enough, I’ve too much to lose. What excuse(s) do you tell yourself to explain why you can’t leave your corporate job and move to your dream career or business? Whatever your...

Send us a text Are you someone who loves the latest fad or gimmick, whatever it is?  Do you find yourself constantly chasing new projects, ideas or opportunities?   If this sounds like you, then you most likely have Bright Shiny Object Syndrome.  And that can be dangerous when you are working towards changing your career, because it can waste your time, and leave you feeling stressed and overwhelm...

Send us a text Believe me, no matter how certain you are now that you want to change your career, there will be dark moments where you will doubt yourself and your career change plans and it will seem so much easier to just throw in the towel and stick with what you know.   I can tell you that this is totally normal! Once the excitement and enthusiasm of your decision to change career and creating...

Send us a text Self belief and truly believing that you will be able to achieve your dream career or business is a huge step in reaching success. Your belief needs to be strong enough to resist naysayers and challenges along the way. But, what happens if your beliefs become negative? Or if you allow limiting beliefs from the past to overshadow your future? In this episode, we are exploring how bel...

Send us a text Getting clear on what you REALLY want in life is so important when you are planning to make a big change, like changing your career.  Because your job is not just simply what you do each day, it affects all areas of your life and, if it doesn’t feel right or fulfil your needs or make you happy, it can mess up your relationships and your dreams.  In this episode, I’m going to share t...

Send us a text What gives you energy, motivation, boosts your mood, elevates your mental and physical health and gives your creativity a major hit?   The Answer?...Walking! In this episode, I'm talking about why walking should definitely be part of your toolkit, how you can make the most of your walks and most importantly how regular walking can support you in your career change journey. If y...

Send us a text When you decide to change careers it can be really daunting. You’re moving from something that you have skills, knowledge and experience with, to something that you may not have a track record in. The good news is that having a strong personal brand and a clear plan on how you present that brand to potential employers and clients can be a game changer. So in this episode I’m talking...

Send us a text We have this habit of saying something is impossible, when actually we mean it’s just too complicated or we think it will involve hard work and energy, or it's going to take too long, or the classic…we just don’t have the time. But, in most cases, it’s not as difficult as you think once you get started and definitely not impossible.  In this episode, I’m exploring how you can m...

Send us a text If you sometimes feel like the ‘odd one out’ with your colleagues or friends because you want to do more with your life but they all seem content with the rat race,  it’s likely you could be one of just 25% of the population who has an Intuitive type personality.  In this episode we are going to dive into what an intuitive type is and, if you recognise that you are an intuitive, wha...

Send us a text It’s time to be more TIGER!  I’m talking about the lunar new year otherwise known as  Chinese New Year. The new lunar year started on the 1st February and we’re now in the year of the Tiger.  The year of the Tiger is all about strength, exorcising evils, and braveness.  In this episode I’m talking about what it means to be more 'Tiger', how you can harness the energy of th...

Send us a text When you’ve made that decision to move on from a career you no longer love, it can be exhilarating and freeing. You’ve so many thoughts, ideas and dreams about potential new paths,  but you also have so much else in your head like questions, worries, negative thoughts or beliefs, and plus that you still have your day job to think about and all the other life baggage to juggle. Your...

Send us a text Are you ready to leave your corporate job? If so, how much time have you spent deciding what you will do next? How have you decided what you will do?  In this episode,  I’m sharing why I believe starting with finding and being sure about your passion is the best approach to a career change, and the hard lessons I learnt through experience that taught me just that!  I’m also talking...

Send us a text Is your corporate job just not enough anymore? Do you need more meaning or fulfilment in what you do? Does it give you chills to think that you will be doing the same thing in some form or another for the next 20 years or so?  Have you always had a secret passion you would love to be your day job but don’t quite know how to make it happen? If the answer is yes to any of these questi...

Send us a text I don’t know about you,  but everywhere I look right now I’m being reminded to set life goals for the year or to get planning or to think of new year's resolutions.  Whether that is weight, health, finances, career, business  etc etc, it can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you have not had the time to even think about the year ahead yet.  Fear not, in this episode I’m shar...

Send us a text How was this year for you?  One that you want to forget or was it a game changer? Or maybe it was just a bit blah.  Whatever you experienced in 2021 it’s important not to forget about it too soon. What I like to do at this time, before celebrating a new year full of potential,  is to reflect on the year that has just passed. The ups, the downs, the highs and the lows. I look at all...

Send us a text Have you got yourself a gift yet?  In this episode, I'm sharing some gift ideas for what you could give yourself, that not only are free but also will have a positive impact on your life throughout the holidays and well into 2022.  So grab a notebook and pen and get ready to jot them down as this is a Seasonal list full of goodies you will want to know about!  POWERING YOUR PAS...

Send us a text What does it take to be a leading character in a movie?  What do the leading stars have that sets them apart from the supporting characters? And how can we become the leading star in our own lives? In this episode I’m talking about just that, the characteristics of those stand out leading characters and how you can make sure that you are not the best friend or dare I say it the unna...

Send us a text How much time do you usually spend planning a holiday? Most people put a lot of time into it don’t they, but why? Because they are excited and looking forward to taking a break and doing something they love, somewhere they want to be.  That is how you should approach planning your career leap, with the same enthusiasm and proactivity, because after all you are planning to do somethi...

Send us a text What B-word can all of us confess to believing ourselves to be at some time or another?  Well, thinking you are this can be disruptive when you are  looking to leap from the corporate world to a passion and meaning filled new career and life. So it’s time to stop worrying about it and maybe start seeing it as  a blessing in disguise.  Are you ready to find out more? Then hit play! G...

Send us a text Is it wrong to want more?  Does it make you ungrateful for what you already have?  Why do we feel bad asking for or expecting more? These are the questions we are considering in today’s Powering Your Passion episode.  Being thankful and grateful for what you have and have achieved is so important for your wellbeing, happiness and contentment. In addition, that  appreciation for what...

Send us a text When we grow up, the simple pleasures of being a child are sometimes lost when the rules, pressures and decisions we have to make as an adult take hold. Sometimes that can mean we lose a piece of ourselves and what means the most to us, and that missing piece could just be the key to happiness and success in life as an adult.  In this episode, I talk about why looking back at your c...

Send us a text If there is one thing that can derail your life transformation plans it’s procrastination.  It shows up whenever you are unsure of yourself, when something is difficult or sometimes just hard work.  In this episode, we look into what procrastination is, how it can show up so you can recognise when you’re succumbing to it, and I share with you the top four techniques that I swear by ...

Send us a text Yes, ‘Fear Of Success’ is a thing!   It sounds crazy, right? But it is far more common than you might think.  If you're thinking, nah I don’t have that, I’m completely up for achieving success’ just hold your horses, as you may have fear of success at some level, without even knowing it! In this final episode in the 'fight your fears' series,  I’m exploring this less...