In this episode of Business Insider Roundtable, Derrick Fennell sits down with Karen Ayoub, founder of From Seed to Bloom, to discuss how early-career professionals can move from feeling “just okay” to living and working with clarity and intention.
Karen shares her journey from biomedical engineer to certified coach and explains how she helps professionals in their first five years overcome imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs. Through her five-step coaching framework—visioning, self-assessment, action planning, execution, and transition—she equips clients to secure promotions, pivot careers, and build lasting confidence.
The conversation explores the power of self-awareness, questioning assumptions, building resilience, and managing energy to avoid burnout. Karen also emphasizes the importance of having a clear “why,” taking small intentional steps, and creating daily practices that support mental and emotional endurance.
If you’re navigating career uncertainty, seeking a promotion, or ready to align your work with your values, this episode offers practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you grow from seed to bloom.