Have you ever found yourself so deeply absorbed in a task, hobby, or passion that time seemed to slip away, leaving you pleasantly lost in the moment? Well, that very talent, skill, or passion that lights a fire within you might just hold the key to your ideal career or side business!
In Part 1 of this captivating two-part episode, co-hosts Nola Boea and Lori Vajda sit down with entrepreneur, leadership development consultant, and immersive career coach extraordinaire Gretchen Skalka. Hear her describe how she used her natural talent, insight, and experience to go from being a successful marketing director to becoming a full-time entrepreneur.
If you've ever wondered what it feels like to turn your passion into a livelihood, this two-part interview is a must-listen! Get ready to be inspired and discover the path to a business or career that truly inspires, excites, and fills you with happiness.
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By the end of this episode, you’ll learn
- Why losing track of time while doing something you love or are good at is a sign that you're on the right career path
- The signs that it’s time to make a career pivot
- How to use your natural skill, interest or talent as a guiding force towards your ideal career or side business
- Both interviews are brimming with tips and insights on transforming your passion into a lucrative career
Key points Lori and Nola are sharing in this episode:
(01:50:00) Steve Jobs quote on finding a career you love and why you shouldn’t settle until you do.
(06:51:20) It’s incredibly important for you to realize that what you have to contribute is so much more than your title, especially given the amount of time you spend doing that function.
(08:24:80) The frustration that comes when you either don't feel empowered to tap into that part of yourself (your talent, skill, or passion) or have never had the opportunity to even know that you can draw upon it
(10:54:10) Immersive career coaching and how it helps you identify what excites you so you can succeed in your interview or business
(20:29:51) Career coaching that expands to include the entire lifespan of your career, and that career could be in one place or many places. It also could be with your turning a passion into your profession
Resources
Connect with Grethen Skalka: Career Insights Consulting
The Plight Attendant: Show Link
Gretchen Skalka: LinkedIn
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