The Tim Ferriss Show

#539: Alisa Cohn on Prenups for Startup Founders, How to Reinvent Your Career, the Importance of "Pre-Mortems," and the Three Selves

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Oct 19, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Alisa Cohn, a prominent startup coach and author, shares her insights on navigating the entrepreneurial world. She emphasizes the concept of 'pre-mortems' as a proactive approach to foresee challenges and mitigate failures. Alisa also dives into the importance of 360 feedback in leadership, revealing its emotional complexities. Lastly, she highlights the journey of career reinvention and self-discovery, detailing how meaningful connections and honest communication can shape professional growth.
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Career Shift Catalyst

  • Alisa Cohn's initial career path deviated from her journalism major into strategic planning, consulting, and then finance.
  • A pivotal moment occurred when she wished for the flu to avoid work and subsequently became very ill, prompting a career change.
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Exploring Options and Finding Coaching

  • After PwC, Alisa explored finance roles at Goldman Sachs and in financial planning, feeling pressure to stay on a traditional career path.
  • Her boyfriend introduced her to the Body and Soul Conference, where she encountered Cheryl Richardson and discovered coaching.
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The Path to Coaching

  • Despite considering Goldman Sachs and joining a startup, Alisa's path led her back to coaching.
  • She was offered a job at Goldman Sachs, chose a startup instead, regretted it, then Goldman Sachs rescinded their offer, ultimately leading her to pursue coaching.
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