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Rosa Lokaisingh is a seasoned consultant, mentor, and coach with 25 years of experience in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Rosa coaches entrepreneurs and professionals with getting clarity on their current status and who they have become, in order to get focused on their Future Self, with a clear Vision. Her clients walk away with a Roadmap so they can take the RIGHT Actions in order to follow a clear path for their desired Success!Rosa shares memories of her early life in Trinidad and her journey through various career paths, highlighting her values around fairness, justice, and the joy of serving. She also shares insights into how she transitioned from corporate roles into entrepreneurship, driven by her calling to help professionals and executives navigate uncertainties and find fulfillment. The episode touches on the importance of networking skills, adaptability, and integrating higher wisdom into career planning. Rosa's story exemplifies how aligning professional work with personal values contributes to a meaningful and impactful career, ultimately aimed at making the world a better place through individual talents and services.“If I can career coach people to find the right career that's resonant with who they are, with their values and who they were meant to be in this world, then I am contributing to making the world a better place. So I must do this. It was as if I had no choice....as if my calling was I was chosen to do this. ” - Rosabelle LokaisinghSome takeaways:- Notice the through line of roles in your life. As Rosa reflected on various roles she played in her life, she saw her values playing out consistently. Her values of fairness, of justice, of a desire to serve and excel and to take responsibility have always led her decisions and her actions. What she has learned about herself over the years is that if she’s going to choose to do something, she’s going to do it right.- Use “other people’s money,” if possible, to develop the skills necessary to start your own business. When Rosa found herself in an office role that made her feel claustrophobic, she knew she had to have her own business one day but wasn't sure how she was going to do that and what business it was going to be. She decided to take a position in retail, and over eight years learned all that she could about customer service, operations, and employee management. Her passion for helping others live through their own talents led her to personnel placement and, eventually, to coaching.-Remain adaptable to change. Rosa shared all her career twists and turns, from banking, to retail, to personnel placement, to teaching networking skills to skilled immigrants, to business innovation connector, to founding her own business as a breakthrough coach. Rosa shared that she loves a challenge and as a result has always been very adaptable. By the same token, when her employer lost funding and asked to move her back to a previous position, she said no. She couldn’t go back; it was and is important to her to always move forward. About the Guest: After 25 years of working in the corporate and not for profit sectors as a consultant, mentor, and coach for professionals in transition, Rosabelle Lokaisingh founded her own business, Connecting YOU, where she coached entrepreneurs on networking & connectivity skills.Within the last 7 years, Rosabelle has expanded her services as a Breakthrough Coach for professionals and executives feeling uncertainty or low confidence at the loss of structure and identity, while transitioning from corporate into entrepreneurship.After breakthrough coaching with Rosabelle, clients feel energized and inspired to get into action to deliver their services with joy, impact and influence for the right audience.Book an exploratory call.Website: https://connectingyou.caLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/rosabellelokaisinghInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosalokaisinghFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosa.lokaisingh Stay connected:Connect with Laura on LinkedIn@Rotters5 on TwitterConnect with Laura on FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelSubscribe to my newsletterGet your free copy of Unlock Your Money Blocks Workbook: Your step-by-step guide to unlocking your blocks to financial freedom.Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast does not constitute accounting, legal, tax, investment or financial advice. It’s for informational purposes only. You should seek appropriate professional advice for your specific information.