What A Leadership Coach And Consultant At Akili Well Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Coaching And Consulting Industry
Josie, a leadership coach and consultant, wished someone had emphasized the importance of "time, patience, and trust" in building a successful consulting business, advising that maintaining personal wellbeing is crucial to avoid burnout from constantly "helping, helping, helping" clients.
Business Ownership, Self-Employment, Wellbeing, Coaching, Consulting
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Josie santiago
Leadership Coach and Consultant
Akili Well
Cal Lu
Master's in Secondary Education at UMSL
Anthropology, Sociology
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management, Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Owning a business takes time, patience, and trust in yourself and your resources.
2. Prioritize your own wellbeing as a coach or consultant; you can't give from an empty cup.
3. Coaching and consulting often involve holding space for many people, requiring mindful attention to self-care.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish somebody would have told you before you entered the industry?
In terms of owning a business, I want to keep separating the concepts because, while they are intermingled, they represent two different energies. If someone had told me early on that owning a business and being my own boss would take time, patience, and a lot of trust, that would have been helpful.
Trust in yourself, trust in the resources around you, and trust that consistent effort over a long period will lead to success are crucial. I believe this understanding would have lessened my fear as I progressed.
When it comes to being a coach or a consultant, I would emphasize being mindful of your own well-being. You are often holding space for many people, so connecting with what ensures your own wellness throughout this process is very important.
You can't give from an empty cup. As coaches and consultants, we love to give and help. If you're not paying attention to your own well-being and are solely focused on helping others, it can be depleting over time.
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https://www.akiliwell.com. : IG and ticktock Akiliwell : Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-s-68a918145/