Natasha Maxwell is a powerhouse solo-preneur, and expert career pivoter. She's gone from politics, to the fashion industry, to top personal trainer at Equinox, to health coaching, to running her own business as a marketing consultant for wellness brands.
If you’ve been making excuses about why you can’t do something – Natasha’s boldness and confidence will inspire you to shelve the self-doubt and trust your ability to problem solve as you go. Even when she’s been a beginner in a room full of experts, she knows how to leverage her people skills, find a place where she can shine, and rise to the top! And she has some great advice for how to stay in trust in-between jobs and during seasons of change.
✦ A few things we talked about
How to identify and use your soft skills (people, listening, confidence) during career pivots - and why having a “zigzag” career isn’t a bad thing!
How to ask clients the right questions to find a problem only you can solve - especially when you’re new to an industry and everyone around you seems to have more experience
How to be a “liaison” for clients and help them get projects done, without having to do all the work yourself
The strategy vs. execution question: “I only want to think, not do”
How to make sure you leave clients with clear next steps, a hiring or execution plan if you are a strategist so you don’t leave clients stuck
How to rebrand yourself in front of an audience that followed you for something else (Natasha started with fitness and then pivoted to marketing)
Using different social platforms for different purposes and why that might serve you
Turning down good money when it’s not aligned, and trusting the right client will show up once you make space
If you don’t want to show up online – you need to show up IRL – and how to do so
Building confidence by going for it before you feel ready, instead of waiting to feel like an expert first
✦ More Wisdom From Natasha
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✦ Tune in tomorrow: Expanding your capacity to receive abundance
When you’ve seen success doing things your way, it’s hard to imagine that letting go might lead to even more growth. Tomorrow I am talking to Ali Kriegsman about how surrender, and letting go of the "how," can multiply your abundance, joy, and sense of self-worth.
Ali is an exited founder, consultant, author, and writer behind New Motives. She’s a true killer in all areas of life, with experience and advice I really respect. Join us tomorrow at 12:45pm PST for a live!
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