Ep. 145: Kristina Green- Career Strategy Coach For Women

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Podcast Episode Outline:

Introduction:

• Tom introduces the episode and guest, Kristina Green, discussing the theme of transitioning from a long corporate career to entrepreneurship.
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Segment 1: Corporate Roots and the Drive for Change

• Tom: Discusses Kristina’s extensive corporate background in healthcare administration and asks about the moment she decided to leave.
• Kristina: Shares her 23-year journey in healthcare, aiming for a COO position before realizing her true calling lay elsewhere. Describes the process of self-reflection that led her to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the desire to work more directly with people and make a significant impact.

Segment 2: Family Influence and Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Tom: Inquires if entrepreneurship runs in Kristina’s family and how that might have influenced her decision.
• Kristina: Reflects on her family background, mentioning her father’s entrepreneurial ventures in the entertainment industry and her mother’s stable 9-to-5 job. Explains how witnessing both parents’ paths helped shape her views on work and stability.

Segment 3: Challenges of Corporate Life and Transition

• Tom: Asks about the specific challenges faced in the corporate world that pushed Kristina towards entrepreneurship.
• Kristina: Discusses the mental and physical toll of her corporate job, including dealing with various leadership styles and how these experiences honed her values and decision to pursue a more fulfilling path.

Segment 4: Stepping into Entrepreneurship

• Tom: Queries about the logistics of Kristina’s transition from a secure corporate job to starting her own business.
• Kristina: Describes leaving her job to consult in healthcare and gradually building her career strategy coaching business. Emphasizes the importance of leveraging her existing network to secure early clients and the initial struggles with imposter syndrome.

Segment 5: Managing Business Challenges

• Tom: Discusses the unpredictability of entrepreneurial income and client management.
• Kristina: Offers strategies for managing financial instability, such as planning ahead and setting clear boundaries. Highlights the importance of passion in overcoming low periods and maintaining motivation.

Segment 6: Ideal Client and Empowerment

• Tom: Asks Kristina to define her ideal client and how she assists them.
• Kristina: Focuses on mid-career women looking to pivot or advance their careers. Discusses her role in helping clients recognize their value and navigate career transitions effectively.

Segment 7: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

• Tom: Seeks advice from Kristina on dealing with imposter syndrome when entering new roles.
• Kristina: Shares personal coping strategies and the importance of focusing on internal affirmations rather than external doubts.

Conclusion:

• Tom: Wraps up the interview by thanking Kristina for her insights and asks how listeners can contact her for coaching or advice.
• Kristina: Provides her contact details and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share her story, hoping it inspires others in their entrepreneurial journeys.

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