From Corporate to Business: Mindset Shifts and Overcoming Challenges with Mutiat Adebowale

Elena Apalkova and Mutiat Adebowale delve into the transition from corporate life to business ownership. Mutiat shares insights from her background and coaching focus, addressing the unique challenges faced by women in corporate settings and the necessary mindset shifts for success. They discuss the uncertainties of starting a business, overcoming perfectionism, and the importance of committed decision-making. The episode outlines a roadmap for transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship while emphasizing the value of time and the rewards of the entrepreneurial journey. Resilience, consistency, and personal growth are explored, concluding with gratitude and encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs. (0:00) Introduction: Transitioning from Corporate to Business Ownership (1:02) Muthyat's Background and Coaching Focus (2:25) Challenges for Women in Corporate and Mindset Shifts (5:54) Starting a Business: Uncertainties and Small Beginnings (9:30) Key Challenges and Overcoming Perfectionism in Business Transition (12:21) Committed Decisions and Mindset Control for Success (19:42) Steps for a Successful Corporate to Business Roadmap (26:58) Time as Our Greatest Asset and Rewards of Entrepreneurship (31:09) Encouraging the Entrepreneurial Journey and Personal Growth (34:34) Resilience, Consistency, and the Growth Process (38:12) Conclusion: Gratitude and Encouraging Resilience