Sometimes it doesn’t seem like we are choosing our Next Chapter. Rather, circumstances can thrust it upon you and we all can do is respond. And often, with the benefit of kindsight, we are able to see this was the best possible thing to happen for, rather then too, us!

 That was Tracey’s experience when a company restructure changed the direction of her successful corporate career. She made good use of the outplacement services that were offered to her and recognised that there was a demand for her skill base, but it was the casual observation from her Dad that opened a new door

“How about you start your own thing?”.

Bissett Financial Fitness was the result, a business that provides Tracey with the opportunity to leverage all of her skills, make a real difference, escape her industry paradigm and control her own destiny to boot.

What’s not to love about a Next Chapter like that?

Show Notes

• It’s not easy to start and grow your own business, but you have ample evidence from your past of your ability to overcome obstacles and that same determination and resourcefulness is transferable to your new venture
• Don’t hesitate to ask for assistance – people are kind and want to help
• Start with a blank page and ask yourself – what’s important to you? How would you most like to design your new business or the next chapter of your current business? Consider what you love, what the market needs and where the intersection between them is
• It’s always a good idea to develop multiple streams of income opportunities – Tracey combines training and consulting, coaching and speaking
• Get comfortable with being in the space of not knowing – it’s ok and expected that you will spend a fair amount of time there!
• Understand that the actions of confidence come first and the feelings of confidence follow – take a breath, screw up your courage and leap
• Perfectionism can really hold you back – practice letting go
• Consider assembling your own small Board of Directors to turn to for advice and guidance – it’s invaluable