🚀 My Journey From Counselor to Catalyst 🌟
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Paula Reid on her wonderful new podcast, Beyond Neutral. In it, we delved into my journey as a seasoned business coach focused on culture change and the evolution of my business over the past decade.
I loved this conversation so much I wanted to share it here with you. If you're seeking motivation and inspiration to embrace change and trust the process, this episode is a must-listen.
In this interview, we discuss:
The Interconnectedness of Personal and Professional Life: We explored how our demeanor in one sphere significantly influences the other. By recognizing this connection, we can proactively create positive change in both our personal and professional endeavors.
Embracing Challenging Transitions with Trust: Life is full of transitions, and facing difficulties is inevitable. The key is to maintain trust in the process and stay resilient. I shared my personal experiences of navigating challenging transitions, which have become powerful lessons in embracing change as an opportunity for growth.
Empowerment through Breaking Labels: Paula and I share a passion for empowering individuals to break free from the limitations of labels. As a business coach, I am committed to helping people realize their true potential beyond societal confines and empowering them to forge their own path.
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It was a treat to reconnect with Paula and I hope our exchange will resonate with you and encourage you to trust your own path amidst the ever-changing landscape of life.
Eye Opening Insights:
[00:09:25] Paula: I tell clients all the time, if you make a one positive change in one part of your life, the odds of it impacting all other parts of your life are probably 99% right? Because we're not separate beings from one place to the other. We like to think we are, but we never are.
[00:27:29] Paula: I asked the client once, how would it feel to be led by you? What would that feel like to be led by you? How would you like the way that you lead? You know, how would you feel about being spoken to that way? How would you feel about being directed the way that you're directed? Would you sign up again?
[00:30:12] Paula: If you could give advice to your younger self, what would it be and how old would you be when you got it?
[00:30:25] Brittany: A great question. This really makes me pause for a reflection here. I would tell myself to trust the process. The day that I got fired. Oh, wow. Maybe even a month before that. I would tell myself to trust the process a month before that.
About Paula
With more than 25 years of experience, Paula has established herself as an industry expert. She has consulted with the brands and leaders who have shaped the fashion, athletic, retails and sporting goods industries over the last three decades. Since founding Reid & Company in 1989, she has driven the strategy and delivered results for acquiring leaders and building teams with brands throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. Seasoned executives and newcomers alike turn to Paula for discerning advice on their businesses and career paths – always delivered with candor, a keen sense of humor and distinctive laugh. Prior to founding Reid & Company, Paula gained experience in the technology sector in sales, search, and communications. Paula has a passion for helping people and brands realize their true potential. Her greatest satisfaction comes from seeing the impact the right people can have on an organization and watching careers grow. She holds a BS in Organizational Communications from Emerson College and is an alumnus of the Columbia University, Advanced Practicum in Leadership Coaching.
She serves on the Board of Directors for the First Seacoast Bank, Dover, NH; The Board of Trustees for Berwick Academy, South Berwick Maine; and The Sisters’ Wish, Springvale, Maine and formerly served on the Board of Directors for City Year, NH.
Paula has enormous gratitude for the quality of life she is offered by living and working on the seacoast of NH while enjoying professional relationships across the globe. Her greatest joy is spending time with her two grown children and large extended family. She loves to travel anywhere, cook for a crowd and eat great food.
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