Coherent Thoughts

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Are You (Really) Ready to Do Your Own Thing?

Ever catch yourself daydreaming about breaking free from the 9-to-5 grind, but wonder if you're actually ready to take that leap? You're not alone in this, and today's episode walks you through an exploration of what's really possible.

I'm diving deep into what it truly means to be ready for self-employment—beyond business plans and savings accounts. I'll share my own journey of questioning, planning, and finally making the switch, along with the inner work that made all the difference.

We're getting real about the emotional rollercoaster of creating your own path and I'm breaking down both the mindset shifts and practical steps that will help you move from "someday" to "day one." Whether you're feeling that gentle nudge or a full-on push toward self-employment, this episode will help you understand if you're ready to write your own rules.

If you've ever looked at your career and thought "there has to be more than this," consider this episode your guide to figuring out if going solo is your next right move. I truly believe that creating a career that truly fits you is possible when you know what to look for and how to prepare.

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A Relationship First Approach to Business Building with Adam ‘Smiley’ Poswolsky

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Smiley Poswolsky on my podcast where he shared his journey from government employee to successful keynote speaker and author. He shares five hard earned lessons in creative entrepreneurship which offer wise words for anyone considering a major career pivot or building a creative business.

At age 30, Smiley made a decision that would transform his life: he left his stable government job to pursue more meaningful, creative work. With no concrete plan except a desire for change, he packed his bags for San Francisco. What started as a simple blog documenting his career transition eventually led to his first self-published book, which opened unexpected doors into the world of professional speaking.

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The Top Five Things to do when Pricing Your Services

The tough and infuriating (but also liberating?) thing about pricing is that it's all made up. You could be offering the same service to two different clients and be paid 10x less or more simply based on the budget of the client. Get clear on who your ideal client is and how much they will realistically pay for your kind of service. 

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Finding My Sweet Spot

When you think about all the things you've done in the past, what did you really enjoy and also really excel at? How can your wealth (and breadth) of experiences be an asset?

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Top 5 Takeaways from My Coaching Group for Job Seekers

When they did open up their search criteria it would usually result in more interviews but also more confusion. “What they were even looking for in the first place!?”. Usually when this confusion arrived we would try to find some middle ground — how can you know your ‘dream job’ but also be curious about jobs that exist a ring or two outside of the bulls eye?

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Strengthen Your Connection Muscle

We need to get back into the habit of being in relationship with one another again. We need to stumble through the clumsy interactions that sort of made us cringe and want to hide, but were actually okay and not that bad, and to do more and more of that until we feel like we’re not aliens but normal-ish human beings with plenty of light and life to give.

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