What Comes After Corporate Burnout with Laura Zavelson | Ep 224

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Laura Zavelson. She says –

“My advice or my thought would be if you have any interest in entrepreneurship or any seed of an idea, honor that and explore it because there are a lot of different paths your life can take, and there are ways to derisk entrepreneurship and make it more of a calculated risk rather than something, you know, you're just jumping into the unknown. And especially if you have experience in networking and you're a natural leader like the women you described. But if there's a group of people you'd like to help and a problem that you can solve, there are ways to explore that that can help reduce the risk. And you might unlock some real freedom for yourself to do something that lights you up.”

Laura Zavelson is an MBA, a self-described corporate finance escapee turned serial entrepreneur, former professor of entrepreneurship, and business strategist. She helps Gen Xers - especially women - who’ve been laid off, pushed out, or burned out, turn their hard-earned experience into thriving coaching, consulting, or expert-based businesses.

With 25 years of entrepreneurial experience behind her, Laura is committed to helping women create financial stability, flexibility, and freedom in their next chapter.

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

If you’re a high-achieving woman in transition, Laura shares practical and relatable advice for starting something new - even if it’s been a while since you tried.

You’ll learn why your career experience is more valuable than you think, and how it can be the foundation for a business that supports your life and values.

Laura offers thoughtful encouragement for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Do I really have something to offer?” (Spoiler: Yes, you absolutely do.)

Connect with Laura at:
Website: https://laurazavelson.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08dydudrKphIodKJAgdFLw

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

Are you a high-achieving woman seeking more meaning, purpose, passion, and joy in your career?

That is where Robin L. Owens, Ph.D., comes in. She is a highly-regarded college professor, author, engaging speaker, and a remarkable purpose coach and consultant.

Featuring invigorating conversations with industry experts and captivating solo episodes, this podcast provides pragmatic tips, indispensable tools, and invaluable advice on how to renew your joy, and have more meaning, purpose, and passion in your career. Join a community of like-minded women and encourage your spirit with empowering stories, creative strategies, and actionable insights.

Whether you want to renew your joy at work or you are considering a career change, tune in to get started on your path to purposeful work.

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