Meet Our Season 10 Coachee (Introduction with Kristin)
Jul 10, 2024
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Kristin Rowell, a former lawyer turned functional nutritional therapy practitioner, shares her inspiring story of career transformation. She discusses her leap into coaching after leaving a high-powered job to help high-stress professionals reclaim their health. Kristin talks about the vulnerabilities of entrepreneurship, navigating the balance between work and personal life, and the exciting goals ahead. Her insights on embracing both masculine and feminine energies for success add a refreshing perspective to the conversation.
Kristin's career transition exemplifies following one's passion and spiritual calling rather than escaping burnout from a successful job.
The necessity of strategic planning in a service business is crucial for sustainable growth, aiming to balance personal service with scalability.
Deep dives
Transitioning Careers with Purpose
One key insight is that successfully transitioning from a well-established career to a new business can happen not just from a place of escape, but from pursuit and passion. The speaker exemplifies this through her shift from being a trial lawyer, a role in which she excelled and enjoyed, to becoming a functional nutritional therapy practitioner. This decision was driven by a spiritual calling to change careers, which was significantly influenced by the practice of meditation she adopted. Rather than leaving due to burnout, the speaker's journey illustrates how following one's passions can lead to a more fulfilling professional life.
Strategizing for Sustainable Growth
Another important point discussed is the strategic planning necessary for sustainable growth in a service-based business. The speaker emphasizes a desire to shift from a one-on-one coaching model to a platform where she can reach more clients through speaking engagements and online offerings. Recognizing the need for systems and structures in her business, she expresses a wish to establish these frameworks to scale effectively. This approach showcases the balance between maintaining high-quality personal service while also expanding her reach and impact.
Embracing the Feminine in Business
The podcast discusses the importance of integrating feminine principles into business practices, countering the traditional masculine approach defined by hustle and grind. The speaker expresses an interest in exploring how to achieve success through receiving and surrender rather than solely through effort and hard work. This transition is highlighted by her efforts to create a 'Goddess Day' for self-care and reflection, allowing space for creativity to flourish. By addressing how to embody this balance, the speaker aims to redefine success on her own terms, one that includes enjoyment and flow.
Navigating Identity Shifts
A critical area of exploration is the identity shifts that accompany major career transitions. The speaker reflects on her previous identity as a lawyer and the challenges of stepping into her new role while grappling with her past. This includes shedding her lawyer identity and assessing how to leverage her skills in her new business model, indicating a growth mindset. By articulating her fear of failure alongside her excitement for new opportunities, the podcast emphasizes the transformative journey of embracing change and self-discovery.
In this Intro to Season 10, we kick off with a get-to-know-you session with our new coachee, Kristin Rowell! It’s such a fun conversation that takes you deep on Kristin’s story and gives you context around who she is and how she got here (which is a really fun story). We also dive into the big changes coming in her life and what she’s most excited and freaked out about when it comes to being on the podcast.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Kristin’s background and what made her leave her job at the height of her career
Kristin’s typical week and where she’s struggling right now
What made her want to work together and say ‘yes’ to the podcast
The one thing Kristin did that really stuck out to me (and says a lot about how she creates success)
The big things coming up for her and the goals she has alongside them
The one thing Kristin said that made my brain malfunction (lol)