When the path less travelled calls your name, it's time to listen. That's exactly what this week's guest, Elaine Rogers, did; her story is nothing short of awe-inspiring. "Change is the only constant that we have in the world. We're always in one of the four stages of change. And when we're in the comfort zone of change, it feels comfortable. A business has its own energy and cycle of change. When it's coasting along and comfortable, at some point, it will go stale, or stop." β Elaine Rogers. Elaine Rogers is a remarkable online business manager for coaches and practitioners who shares her wisdom on the delicate art of balancing business growth with conscious planning. Elaine's tales are a masterclass in self-sufficiency, which later informed her approach to life design and business. Elaine shares her personal shift from the rat race to rural France and unpacks the intentional choices that led her to craft a meaningful life. Elaine discusses aligning business and life with purpose, the difference between business growth and scaling, sustainability, the ethical considerations in business, and the vital reminder that stepping off the hamster wheel is not only necessary at times but also an act of self-empowerment. Get ready to be inspired to design life and business on your terms and embrace uncharted paths head-on with courage and optimism. Key points throughout include: Finding freedom: Overcoming toxicity and reclaiming control Travelling through the unknown: A Year of growth, discovery, and self-sufficiency The balance between spontaneity and preparation in decision-making Life design: Breaking free from the hamster wheel of life and returning to simplicity From discovery to mastery: Stepping into the world of virtual assistance The importance of understanding clients' "why" for business growth and OBM evolution Integrating sustainability into business and home life Finding clarity: Stepping outside your working zone to reflect Turning failure into fuel and embracing empowering knowledge Get connected with Elaine Rogers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainerogers/ https://thesmartobm.com/ 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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