
A Facilitator's Journey: Real Life Stories
Episode 44: Re-evaluating Success: From corporate to creative to scaling back
11 Jul 2025
In this conversation, Mok reflects on his journey from corporate consulting to founding the Innovation Beehive, a company focused on unlocking creative potential in organisations. He shares personal experiences of loss, the impact of COVID-19 on his business, and the decision to scale back rather than grow. Mok emphasizes the importance of reevaluating success, prioritizing health, and making intentional life choices. The discussion highlights the challenges of entrepreneurship, the need for self-examination, and the journey towards a more balanced and fulfilling life. Mok tells Kirsty about his journey of overcoming personal and professional challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-care, financial management, and the power of saying no. The dialogue highlights the significance of resilience, personal growth, and the value of building a supportive community.The Birth of Innovation BeehiveNavigating Personal Loss and Career ChangesReevaluating Success and Life ChoicesThe Shift from Growth to Scaling BackIntentional Steps to Scale BackTransitioning from Team to SolopreneurFacing Fear and Rebuilding LifeThe Power of Saying NoNavigating Financial ResponsibilitiesEmbracing New Ventures and CommunityI invite you to grab a cuppa, join me on the pink seat, and tune in your ears.____A Facilitator's Journey is the podcast that looks at how you run your business as a facilitator or trainer.You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge.Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more.Key Links:Visit Mok's website HEREVisit the School of Facilitation website HEREConnect with me on Instagram HEREConnect with me on Linkedin [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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