Starting Over: Coaching for Your New Business Journey
Leaving the security of a full-time job to start a small business is a significant life change. It’s an exciting yet daunting journey filled with uncertainty, fear, and self-doubt. While many dream of being their own boss, making that leap can be overwhelming. Coaching provides the structure and support to navigate this transition with confidence and clarity.
This is a journey I personally understand. After over 20 years in management and executive roles, I made the bold decision to step away from the corporate world to pursue my passion for coaching. I know the mix of excitement and fear that comes with leaving behind a successful career to build something new. This lived experience, combined with my coaching expertise, allows me to guide others through this transition with empathy and practical insight.
Challenges of Leaving a Full-Time Career
For many, a career is not just a job but a core part of their identity. Moving from employment to entrepreneurship comes with challenges, including:
Financial insecurity – No guaranteed salary or employer benefits.
Self-doubt and imposter syndrome – Thoughts like, “Am I really capable of this?”
Fear of failure – The uncertainty of starting something new can feel overwhelming.
Loss of identity – Moving away from a structured role can be unsettling.
Overwhelm – Running a business requires wearing many hats.
I faced these same fears, but with the right mindset, strategies, and support, I was able to navigate them and build a fulfilling new career. Coaching helps others do the same—providing clarity, confidence, and resilience.
How Coaching Supports This Transition
A key focus of coaching is defining your why. Why do you want to start a business? What do you hope to achieve? A clear purpose keeps you motivated when challenges arise.
Key coaching areas include:
Exploring Values and Purpose
What does success look like beyond financial gain?
How does this career change align with your personal values?
What type of business best suits your strengths and passions?
Developing a Growth Mindset
Embracing uncertainty and setbacks as part of the process.
Overcoming self-doubt and building confidence.
Shifting from an employee to an entrepreneurial mindset.
Creating a Clear Strategy
Setting realistic short-term and long-term goals.
Breaking the transition into manageable steps.
Identifying strengths and areas for growth.
Managing Fear and Risk
Understanding that fear is normal but shouldn’t hold you back.
Developing contingency plans to manage financial and personal risks.
Building resilience to push through challenges.
Maintaining Work-Life Balance
Avoiding burnout by setting clear boundaries.
Managing time effectively between business, family, and personal wellbeing.
Staying motivated and maintaining energy for the long haul.
Why Coaching Makes a Difference
Entrepreneurship can be isolating, and without the structure of a corporate job, it’s easy to lose focus or feel overwhelmed. Coaching provides accountability, support, and a trusted partner to help you stay on track.
Coaching also builds confidence and resilience, both essential for success. Running a business is a long-term journey that requires adaptability and patience. Through coaching, individuals develop the strength to navigate setbacks and keep moving forward.
Why I Am Uniquely Positioned to Help
I don’t just coach people through this transition—I have lived it myself. I know what it’s like to take that leap, face the fears, and build something from the ground up. This personal experience, combined with my professional coaching expertise, enables me to offer both guidance and genuine understanding.
If you’re considering making this leap, investing in coaching could be the key to turning your vision into reality—helping you move forward with clarity, confidence, and resilience. And if you want support from someone who truly understands your journey, I’d love to help.
