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#107 - Erin Gallimore talks about her journey from being an engineer to starting her own coaching and consulting business and shares some advice on the importance of being able to pivot during challenging times.

What you'll learn

• [01:19] Erin introduces herself and explains what she does.
• [02:56] Erin explains what led her to teach.
• [05:44] Erin discusses what she focuses on when it comes to coaching.
• [06:40] Seeing opportunities to improve communications within your industry.
• [08:13] Erin explains the range of people that she typically works with.
• [09:38] Erin explains what motivated her to move from engineering to becoming a consultant.
• [10:45] Learning about your interests and building on your strengths.
• [12:46] Erin talks about how she started developing her skills by helping others.
• [14:50] Utilising your entrepreneurial skills to forge your own path.
• [17:21] Erin highlights the moments when she knew she was going to start her own business.
• [19:23] Transitioning from a full-time job to running your own business.
• [21:17] How your business plan can change and evolve over time.
• [24:21] Advice on dealing with reactions from others to making big changes in your career.
• [27:42] Erin talks about her business and the COVID-19 pandemic.
• [29:40] Pivoting for success when there is a change of circumstances.
• [32:38] Erin explains what she is doing currently.
• [33:40] Erin talks about what she sees next for her business.

Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):

• How To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie
• Episode 77: What does your perfect day look like? - with Samantha Morris of Fempire Coach

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/finding-fulfilment-starting-a-business-and-pivoting-during-a-pandemic/

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