10 actions to smooth your transition from employee to entrepreneur: Things I learned while leaving corporate and launching my own consulting business
As I write these lines, it is precisely 100 days ago that I officially worked my first day without the backing of a multinational corporation. My choice to start a business, especially during an emerging global crisis when I could have chosen a stable corporate role, has raised eyebrows.
Before you ask, let me share that I am doing well professionally, intellectually, and from the perspective of balance. Yes, every day brings a new challenge. Yet at the same time, every meeting opens the door for new opportunities and potential clients. It is an exciting time!
Despite fears around world events and a change of employment, becoming an independent consultant and coach was the right move for me.
Maybe it could be your path, too?
Although fear is a natural part of any major change, there are things you can do to make the transition feel more natural, and your fear … less fearsome!