A lot of people seem to struggle with this idea of being true to themselves and often times end up doing things they don't want to do or compromising their values just to fit in or please others.

In this episode, Chris Ivers shares why it's important to stay true to yourself, how to strike the right work-life balance and what to do when the going gets tough. 

Here's some of the great great stuff that we cover in this show:

• Chris talks about her experience transitioning from a big agency to running her own small business. She says that when you run your own business, you suddenly have an appreciation for all the different facets involved in keeping it afloat.
• One of the keys to success for creatives is learning how to walk away from their work and take breaks in order to avoid burnout.
• The global financial meltdown of 2008 impacted Chris's advertising agency and it was difficult to keep the business running during that time. But she is proud of her team and herself for making it through.
• Getting the right people around you, particularly around finance, to help set up and run your business from a financial standpoint is Chris' advice to business owners.
• Chris enjoys being outside and spending time on her farm in New Zealand. She likes to stay active, and enjoys diving, fishing, swimming, and walking. She is a creative person who appreciates art galleries and live theater.

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ABOUT CHRIS

Chris has been a Director of her own advertising and brand strategy agency for over 15 years, and understands what it takes to build a successful business. Getting the right people and giving them an inspiring vision, creating teams that know where they are heading, and feeling passionate about what they are achieving is what she strives to deliver. If you get this right, growth follows.

Chris is an unusual combination of left and right-brain thinking with a career that is truly a creative background: one where new ideas, complex problem solving, and critical thinking were a daily occurrence.

She was born and bred in New Zealand and loves the country. She believes businesses can deliver not only economic success, but social success and works hard to help New Zealand and the Kiwis succeed.-----------------------

For complete show notes, transcript and links to our guest, check out our website: www.pushtobemore.com.