Career Conversations with Maya Lombarts

The Traveling Introvert

Maya Lombarts is a social introvert from Belgium. She's been living in a very extroverted culture in Cusco, Peru for seven years, where she's a professional singer, an operations manager, and a Functional Medicine Health Coach. Using her Belgian structured side and her Peruvian flexible side, she's a Left-Brained Sidekick for Creative Entrepreneurs as she helps them find structure in their business and balance in their life.

Social media links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayalombarts/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mayalombarts

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zJUm9qs5FvVXEYye5t4it

Link to website

www.mayalombarts.com

Primary topic: Introduction and Definition of Introversion

- Definition of introversion as explained by Maya Lombarts

- Personal experiences of introversion and energy levels

- Comparison of introversion to extroversion

Primary topic: Maya Lombarts' Work

- Description of Maya's work as a virtual assistant and coach

- Focus on helping creative entrepreneurs and improving work-life balance

- Integration of management and coaching backgrounds

Primary topic: Combining Different Roles

- Misconceptions about Maya's work and finding a suitable label

- Transition from corporate life to starting her own business

- Combination of different skills and backgrounds

Primary topic: Setting Boundaries and Balancing Work

- Importance of setting boundaries in managing energy levels

- Use of specific communication channels and time blocks

- Working across different time zones and managing client expectations

Primary topic: Regular Practices for Business Improvement

- Staying curious and continuously learning new systems and tools

- Personalizing the approach to clients and avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach

- Balancing productivity with energy levels and using coaching skills

Primary topic: Importance of Recharging

- Favorite way of recharging: foot bath with Epsom salts and journaling

- Benefits of writing it all out as a form of processing emotions

- Early experiences with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue shaping the need for energy management

Primary topic: Working Hours and Routines

- Average daily work hours of 4-6 hours

- Flexibility in working hours and adapting to personal energy levels

- Transition from an earlier morning routine to a later start time

- Balancing introversion in an extroverted culture