Escaping the Rat Race – Again!

by | Apr 9, 2023 | Work Life Balance

Hello, there! For the last 4 years I have been coaching for a big player in the Amazon training space, I really enjoyed the work and the opportunities it gave me to learn, grow, and help others. I’m so grateful for the lessons I learned along the way. However, over time, as the company grew quickly, I began to feel constrained and increasingly frustrated by how “corporate” it had become. I was back to being just another employee.

I had left the UK for Spain to escape the rat race, but it felt like I was digressing back to simply having a J-O-B. Not the freedom I had craved when we relocated. I needed a change. Another one! Change is good. right?!

After much deliberation, I made the difficult decision to leave my coaching position and take some time off. I have spent the last few weeks working on my house, spending more time with family, reading, drinking wine and re-evaluating what I wanted out of life. I reflected on my core values, what motivates me, and what makes me happy.

I came to the realisation that I deeply missed coaching, interacting with clients, making a difference. But I also realised I needed to follow a more independent and entrepreneurial path, one that would provide me with greater control over my life and allow me to work on my own terms. 

It hasn’t been an easy decision, and there were plenty of uncertainties and doubts along the way. Imposter syndrome is real my friends! But I knew that I had to take a chance and pursue my dreams, or else I would always wonder what could have been. The support and encouragement of my friends and previous clients have played a crucial role in my decision-making process and have been instrumental in motivating me to launch my own coaching business.

Now, as I embark on this new journey, I’m excited about the possibilities and the challenges that lie ahead. I know it won’t be easy, but I’m confident that with hard work, dedication, and a bit of luck, I can build a path for myself that enables me to make a positive impact on others while also leading a fulfilling and meaningful life.

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