Summary
In this episode, host Yvonne Davidis speaks with Dr Anita Perkins, a self-employed research consultant, about her journey from academia to working in government to entrepreneurship.
They discuss the challenges of burnout, the importance of mindset, and the value of community support in navigating career transitions.
Anita shares her insights on identifying personal skills, building a business, and maintaining a work-life balance while staying true to one's values.
The conversation emphasizes the significance of reflection, adaptability, and pursuing one's passions in the face of external doubts and challenges.
Keywords
career transition, self-employment, burnout, mindset, skills, community, networking, personal growth, consulting, work-life balance
Chapters
01:06 Intro guest Dr. Anita Perkins
03:58 Career Transition and Self-Employment Journey
09:38 Mindset Shifts and Support Systems
15:35 Identifying Skills and Value Proposition
20:15 Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience
25:12 Building Community and Networks
28:19 Embracing Self-Employment
29:16 Reflection and Personal Growth
32:57 The Importance of Accountability
34:09 Quick Fire Insights
36:26 My take aways
Takeaways
- Building a business requires a mindset shift and commitment.
- Community support is crucial for self-employed individuals.
- Identifying unique skills can help in marketing oneself effectively.
- Flexibility and adaptability are key in uncertain economic times.
- Reflection and self-awareness help guide career decisions.
- For Anita success is about aligning heart, mind, and body with one's values.
Links
Connect with Dr Anita Perkins on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anita-perkins-a9652824/ or through her Website https://www.anitaperkinsconsulting.com/
People and companies Anita mentioned that she worked with as she transitioned into self-employment:
Hnry - specialist accountancy company for self-employed, freelancers, contractors and sole traders. Their slogan is “never think about tax again”. Hnry operates in New Zealand, Australia and recently launched in the UK.
Website https://hnry.co.nz/
Natalie Coombe, pricing & profit expert
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliecoombe/
Website https://www.nataliecoombe.com/
Rachel Klaver, content marketing coach
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelklavercontentmarketingcoach/
Website https://www.rachelklaver.com/
Tabitha Arthur, photographer
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabithaarthur/
Website https://www.tabithaarthur.com/
Vito Lo Iacono, leadership development consultant, business mentor