Your Truth Shared
#59 Drive Your Vision Forward and Trust the Journey with Joanne Sweeney
01 Aug 2023
Do you ever feel like you have a vision for the future but don’t know how to get there? Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey can be daunting, filled with uncertainties and challenges. However, it is crucial to maintain a clear vision, trust one’s instincts, and seek guidance when necessary. In this two-part episode, Joanne Sweeney, a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary, joins Finola to share her inspiring journey from broadcast journalism to establishing her own successful PR brand and launching Public Sector Marketing Pros. With valuable insights on the power of vision, trusting the process, and embracing vulnerability, Joanne offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, so whether you’re looking to build a thriving brand or seeking guidance on navigating the entrepreneurial journey, this podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn their dreams into reality. Key points throughout include: An Introduction to Joanne Sweeney The importance of listening to your audience and the value of vulnerability The need for significance and identifying what is the blueprint you desire The tipping point from broadcaster to entrepreneurship Facing challenges: Your most significant obstacle is yourself Driving your vision forward and seeing the goal at the end of the road Embracing the practice of saying no Joanne’s three pieces of advice for fellow entrepreneurs “I think I’m a bit of a visionary because I always see the end goal. I don’t know how I will get there, but I’ve realised I don’t need to know how to. It will figure itself out.” – Joanne Sweeney. Resources: Joanne Sweeney-Burke Upspeaking at TEDxOmagh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LaKVYVfFZI YOU’RE AMAZING AT WHAT YOU DO!But it hasn’t translated into the success you wished for. It’s time to do something about it. It’s time to bring in the team that will make all the difference to your business. Design Your Own Success™ is a 5-Day Experiential Workshop running from 11 - 16 November 2023 at the Brook Lodge Hotel, Co. Wicklow. To learn more on how you can fast-track your success, visit www.designyourownsuccess.com Get connected with Joanne Sweeney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstalksdigital https://publicsectormarketingpros.com/ https://digitaltraininginstitute.ie/ Get connected with host Finola Howard: https://www.finolahoward.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/finolahoward/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.facebook.com/thisisfinolahoward https://www.youtube.com/c/howgreatmarketingworks https://www.twitter.com/FinolaHoward This podcast is proudly produced in partnership with podlad.com
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