Episode 28: How to Align Your Career and Life with Sarah Burrows
In this twenty-eighth episode of My Kind of Business Alex is joined by Sarah Burrows – Accredited Career & Business Coach and Founder of Achieving Ambition. Sarah helps women who feel stuck, lost or unfulfilled in their careers to discover a purpose-filled path, whether that’s a career change, developing leadership skills or stepping into entrepreneurship.
With a background spanning psychology, the British military and the charity and corporate sectors, Sarah brings both expertise and lived experience to her work. She shares openly in this episode about her own journey – the fears, the challenges and the joy of creating a business that aligns with who she is.
Sarah’s story is a reminder that building a career or business you love is rarely a straight line – it’s about tuning into your energy, giving yourself permission to rest and embracing the moments that make all the hard work worthwhile.
In this conversation Alex and Sarah explore:
Using fear and uncertainty as a catalyst for growth
Designing your business and life around your energy and priorities
The power of mindset, support and allowing yourself to rest
Standout “pinch me” moments of entrepreneurship
Why alignment matters more than following a traditional path
Practical advice for anyone considering a career change or new business
Whether you’re at a crossroads in your career, thinking about launching your own business, or simply looking for encouragement to create work that lights you up, Sarah’s insights are filled with honesty, warmth and inspiration.
Timestamps
[00:00] Introduction and welcome to Sarah [02:15] Sarah’s career background and early influences [06:10] Making the leap into coaching and entrepreneurship [10:45] Using fear and uncertainty as growth fuel [15:20] Building a business around energy and priorities [20:05] The importance of mindset, support and rest [25:40] Standout “pinch me” moments in business [32:15] Navigating challenges and celebrating wins [38:00] Advice for career changers and new entrepreneurs [44:10] What alignment really means in work and life [50:00] Closing reflections and what’s next for Sarah
Key Highlights
How Sarah transitioned from psychology and corporate roles into business ownership
Why fear and uncertainty can be powerful catalysts for growth
The role of energy, priorities and rest in building a sustainable career or business
Standout moments that make entrepreneurship so rewarding
Practical advice for career changers, leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs
Connect with Sarah Website: https://www.achievingambition.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/achievingambition
Connect with Alex Book a Business Connection Networking Session: alexmccarthycoaching.as.me/businessconnectionsession Instagram: @alexmccarthycoaching Website: alexmccarthycoaching.com
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