I finally did it! I have given notice for my full time day job, so I can coach and be a business consultant full time. Was it an easy decision? Absolutely not.
I have been working full time and then a few nights a week and Saturdays as a coach for over 5 years. I love what I do, so this was fine. However, it was time to make a decision, because as much as I love my jobs, it was becoming too much. The coaching industry is growing fast and it is now rare that I have any time off. I don't want to become burnt out and not be able to give my jobs 100%. So I made a decision.
I decided to go with my gut. You have probably heard that - listen to your gut instincts. Well, that can be hard when you are going from security to uncertainty. For me, I was worried about leaving financial security - who wouldn't be? So, my coach and myself decided this was a limiting belief for me, but as I support my family, we needed to compromise. I came up with a plan to not spend any of my coaching money...I just saved it. Then when I got to a certain value, I knew I could leave my day job knowing I had money to fall back on if needed.
I also knew that as a leader in my day job, I have a great team who will do just fine when I am gone. How do I know? Are they perfect? Heck no! No one is. There is always room to grow. However, I know that I have lead them, empowered them, allow them to make mistakes and show them that this is ok and how to fix it, and help them grow into the amazing team we now have. Will I miss my workplace? Yes I will. I will miss my work "family", my customers, and those that I have met along the way. However with social media, it is very easy to stay in touch these days and I know I will drop by the facility to say hi too.
If you know you need to move on, but have insecurities and limiting beliefs about it, there are ways to prepare just like I did with money.
Need help with this type of transition? Then reach out and let's talk.
That's it for this month! Be kind. Be safe. Be you.
Tara
