Lindsay Ibis is a fitness and nutrition coach who trains her clients under the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. Lindsay made her way into personal fitness coaching after nearly a decade working for Target’s corporate division and a brief stint as an assistant preschool director.  A self-described “recovering perfectionist,” she holds her work and productivity to only the highest of standards.

In this episode, Lindsay discusses her struggles in the corporate world, how she felt balancing a career and home life,  how her entrepreneurial vocation came in the most unexpected place and why self-awareness is so critical to us all.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE:

(2:04) - Lindsay takes us down her path through the corporate world, including how a rowing position led to a major internship and how Target taught her about the importance of work-life balance.

(7:27) - Why she’s grateful for her corporate experiences, even for all of the ups and downs.

(11:28) - How Lindsay decided to shake up her corporate job to her advantage,

(16:28) - A summary of the different positions Lindsay held at Target and how she ended up leaving the company.

(19:15) - How Lindsay handled being laid off and moved on from there and what her brief dalliance with childcare was like.

(24:48) - How did this preschool job align with Lindsay’s expectations of the role.

(27:36) - The steps Lindsay took after realizing that childcare direction was not the right fit for her, and how she was ultimately led to the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program.

(34:30) - The kinds of activities Lindsay’s fitness work pushes her to do that previously she wouldn’t have engaged with.

(38:24) - Lindsay’s tips for anybody who feels stuck in their current position but can’t quite figure out why.

(39:56) - Lindsay plays Rapid Fire and offers up some advice for younger moms who may be listening.

TWEETABLES:

"It was the first time I felt like in my corporate career that I was truly in a place that aligned with my strengths.”

"I was able to go into the assistant director role with eyes wide open and ears wide open to hear and just learn."

"I don't think that we make good decisions in most regards of our life if we don't know why we're doing what we're doing."

"I don't know if I'll be here forever but in this season of life, I've found my thing, and it feels pretty awesome."

"I need something on my own. I can't be working for a corporation and I can't be doing it on someone else's terms."

"When this coaching opportunity opened, I felt a calling I could not ignore."

"I plan time for my family first; I plan time for my clients second."

Guest Resources:

Lindsay on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-ibis-3a01294

Lindsay on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lindsayibis/

Lindsay's Website- https://www.lindsayibis.com

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