Following up on my previous blog and podcast on becoming self employed, I thought it would be interesting to speak to someone who’s taken the plunge recently.
It’s fascinating to find out what made her do it and how she set up – with some tips on the way that might be helpful if you’re thinking of doing something similar.
Here is a transcript of the interview with Lorraine Cairney, who went from full time very successful employment of over 25 years to setting up on her own.
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As a coach, I often work with people wanting to move away from being employed and wanting to set up on their own. It’s a big step if you’re exiting the relative safety of a monthly salary, paid holiday and sick pay but it can be hugely rewarding, bring an amazing sense of freedom and allow you to do more of what you want.
In this blog I’ll look at becoming a sole trader or freelancer – that is not being employed by someone else anymore. From your why to your what and how, it’s a useful guide for when you’ve decided to take the leap and ensure that you get off to a flying start!
If you’d prefer to listen – click on my podcast on Google here.
As a coach, I hear a lot about fear. Fear of failure and not knowing what might happen. Having space to consider this and find ways of reframing can make those fears diminish and the thought of trying something new or stepping out of the comfort zone a lot easier.
The unknown. We dread it. It’s uncharted territory. We don’t know what we’ll find there. There are so many reasons for us to feel uncomfortable about this at best and to fear and avoid it at all costs at worst. We will choose to stay with what we know, no matter how uncomfortable, frustrated, unhappy even it makes us. We will stay in a job we hate, avoid making new decisions in business, stay with an often stagnant status quo, longing for change, but unable to cross into the unknown.
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Confidence is something that pretty much everyone struggles with. Some people are very good at hiding it and coming across as confident, accomplished people. I can guarantee you that when you get them to a safe space where they can talk freely, you’ll hear all sorts of self doubt and worries. But they’ve learnt that to achieve what they want, they’ve had to work hard to overcome these and dive in regardless.
When I discuss confidence with coaching clients, some will say they don’t want to be too confident as that means they’d be arrogant. I think this thought holds people back too. It’s as if suddenly, they’d go from quiet, self doubting and humble person to super arrogant, shouty one. It’s really important to challenge this belief as the likelihood of this happening overnight is pretty low. They are still in control and still able to decide how they come across. Having self belief makes it all a lot easier.
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We all worry what others think to one extent or another. It’s normal. However, when this worry stops us from getting on with life, business and doing the things we really want to do, it’s time to challenge this thinking.
If you haven’t got time to read, you might prefer to listen to my podcast.
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Taking the plunge – into self employment.
Following up on my previous blog and podcast on becoming self employed, I thought it would be interesting to speak to someone who’s taken the plunge recently.
It’s fascinating to find out what made her do it and how she set up – with some tips on the way that might be helpful if you’re thinking of doing something similar.
Here is a transcript of the interview with Lorraine Cairney, who went from full time very successful employment of over 25 years to setting up on her own.
You can listen to the podcast here
Read moreBecoming self employed – don’t know where to start?
As a coach, I often work with people wanting to move away from being employed and wanting to set up on their own. It’s a big step if you’re exiting the relative safety of a monthly salary, paid holiday and sick pay but it can be hugely rewarding, bring an amazing sense of freedom and allow you to do more of what you want.
In this blog I’ll look at becoming a sole trader or freelancer – that is not being employed by someone else anymore. From your why to your what and how, it’s a useful guide for when you’ve decided to take the leap and ensure that you get off to a flying start!
If you’d prefer to listen – click on my podcast on Google here.
Read moreIs fear of the unknown holding you back?
As a coach, I hear a lot about fear. Fear of failure and not knowing what might happen. Having space to consider this and find ways of reframing can make those fears diminish and the thought of trying something new or stepping out of the comfort zone a lot easier.
The unknown. We dread it. It’s uncharted territory. We don’t know what we’ll find there. There are so many reasons for us to feel uncomfortable about this at best and to fear and avoid it at all costs at worst. We will choose to stay with what we know, no matter how uncomfortable, frustrated, unhappy even it makes us. We will stay in a job we hate, avoid making new decisions in business, stay with an often stagnant status quo, longing for change, but unable to cross into the unknown.
Prefer to listen to this as a podcast?
Read moreSelf confidence – how to build it
Confidence is something that pretty much everyone struggles with. Some people are very good at hiding it and coming across as confident, accomplished people. I can guarantee you that when you get them to a safe space where they can talk freely, you’ll hear all sorts of self doubt and worries. But they’ve learnt that to achieve what they want, they’ve had to work hard to overcome these and dive in regardless.
When I discuss confidence with coaching clients, some will say they don’t want to be too confident as that means they’d be arrogant. I think this thought holds people back too. It’s as if suddenly, they’d go from quiet, self doubting and humble person to super arrogant, shouty one. It’s really important to challenge this belief as the likelihood of this happening overnight is pretty low. They are still in control and still able to decide how they come across. Having self belief makes it all a lot easier.
Prefer to listen to this? Click on the podcast
Read moreIs worrying what others think holding you back?
We all worry what others think to one extent or another. It’s normal. However, when this worry stops us from getting on with life, business and doing the things we really want to do, it’s time to challenge this thinking.
If you haven’t got time to read, you might prefer to listen to my podcast.
Read more