We’ve all heard of the ‘starving artist’, how pursuing your passion can never make you rich, and that 9 in 10 businesses will fail. At the other end of the spectrum, we see the massive success stories of the Richard Bransons and Elon Musks of the world, as well as being bombarded by ads on […]
How to balance a full-time job with a new business start-up
One question that often comes up in the context of leaving your corporate job and setting up your own business is this: Is it better to quit your job cold turkey so that you can be fully focused on developing the business, or is it better to build a business alongside your job? The truth […]
3 uncomfortable things to get comfortable with when leaving the corporate 9 to 5
My whole brand is based on the idea that “Everything you’ve ever wanted is one step outside your comfort zone.” Staying stuck in that apparent comfort can create stagnation, frustration and, ironically, a great level of discomfort. Leaving the corporate 9 to 5 will absolutely require that you get out of this funk and, as […]
5 mistakes to avoid when leaving the corporate 9 to 5
There has been an incredible response to my book launching in the last couple of weeks, Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5: Stories from people who’ve done it (and how you can too!). People have been coming out of the woodwork and admitting to me – but most importantly admitting to themselves – that this […]
Business Idea Boot Camp: Finding your ikigai
After last week’s book launch for Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5: Stories from people who’ve done it (and how you can too), we’re not resting on our laurels but moving full steam ahead to help you get started with your very own business idea. Whether you want to set something up alongside your current […]