February 11, 2025

EP139 - Nikki Paterson from Accomplished Education

18 minutes

My guest today is Nikki, the founder of Accomplished Education. Nikki has over 22 years of experience in state and federal law enforcement in Australia. In her role, she has sat on recruitment and promotion panels, which inspired her to create Accomplished Education - a business focused on helping people write winning job applications and prepare for interviews. Nikki is passionate about empowering individuals to showcase their value and land their dream roles.

Episode Summary:

In today's episode, Nikki and I dive deep into her journey of transitioning from law enforcement to entrepreneurship. Nikki shares how her frustration with seeing qualified candidates miss out on roles due to poor job application skills led her to create Accomplished Education as a "passion project" on the side.

We discuss how Nikki leveraged a career break to focus on building the foundations of her business, setting up systems and processes to streamline operations. Nikki emphasizes her commitment to maintaining both her day job and her business, as she finds fulfillment in the different aspects each role provides.

Nikki opens up about the ebb and flow of motivation, and the importance of being kind to herself and focusing on high-impact tasks. She also shares her plans to expand Accomplished Education's offerings, with a greater focus on training, workshops and teaching job seekers essential skills.

Throughout our conversation, Nikki's authenticity and determination shine through. Her story is an inspiring example of how you can build a successful business while maintaining a fulfilling career. I hope this episode encourages listeners to define success on their own terms and not be swayed by societal expectations.

Key Takeaways:

Define success on your own terms - don't be limited by societal expectations of what a "real" business looks like.

Embrace the ebb and flow of motivation and focus on high-impact tasks when energy is low.

Leverage the strengths of both your career and your business to find fulfillment in both.

Invest time upfront to build efficient systems and processes that support your business growth.

Sharing your expertise through training and workshops can be a powerful way to help others and grow your business.

Notable Quotes:

"If it works for you, do it. We define our own success."

"The to-do list will never be fully complete. Focus on what moves the needle."

"I thrive on process and structure. Monthly planning helps me stay on track."

www.accomplisheducation.com.au

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