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Do you feel that what you’re doing isn’t bringing out the best in you? To be successful in your job or business, you have to assess what you need in your life now and prioritize it. Finding your purpose will help you understand what and what not to do in your career or entrepreneurial journey and show up as your authentic self.
In this week’s episode, we’ll hear how Taylor Shanklin pivoted from a corporate executive to an entrepreneur when she wasn’t fully ready. She’s a TEDx speaker, podcast host, a marketing innovator, and has been a leader in nonprofit industries for many years.
Taylor had an autoimmune diagnosis which prompted her to look at life differently and finally quit her corporate career and start a business. She speaks on her journey to finding joy and purpose in what she does now and balancing all the aspects of her life.
Listen in to learn the power of relationship building and listening to other people to succeed as a leader and business owner.
Key Takeaways:
- Consider working in a startup at some point in your career if you’re looking to start a business.
- How to appreciate the exciting and learning journey from an employee to an entrepreneur.
- Develop listening skills, humility, and build relationships to be a successful leader.
- Find your joy and purpose and own it instead of searching for it in others.
- Learn to prioritize what you need to show up as your best for yourself and others.
- Get comfortable with change and get a mentor to support you in your leadership journey.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
- [2:49] Taylor’s career journey from leading in organizations to branching out into entrepreneurship.
- [8:36] How an autoimmune diagnosis and the right support drove her to get started.
- [12:46] The three things that have enabled her to be successful as a leader and an entrepreneur.
- [17:39] The lessons she learned working in a startup and experiencing that startup life.
- [22:09] She speaks on some of her career regrets and the lessons she learned from them.
- [26:24] Understanding that entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone and standing where you find purpose.
- [29:08] How she learned to live in imperfection, moving the body and prioritizing.
- [34:15] The 2 golden tips that will help you become a better leader for others and yourself.
- [38:17] Taylor recommends a few books and the importance of taking time to breathe and reflect.
Get In Touch:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tshank/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tshanksoars/
- Website: https://www.tshank.com/
- Website: https://www.barlele.com/
Books Mentioned:
- Purple Cow by Seth Godin
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
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