What does it really take to reinvent yourself as a coach or creative? In this episode, we welcome back Gemma Sugrue; singer, entrepreneur, and business mentor to explore how she’s turned her own career pivots into powerful lessons for others. From wedding singer to studio owner, online educator to branding coach, Gemma has never been afraid to follow her curiosity and shed what no longer feels aligned.

She shares how we can tune into our energy, recognise when it’s time for change, and build the trust muscle needed to step into something new. If you’ve ever felt pulled towards a different path, struggled with balancing security and creativity, or wondered how to make your business feel more you, this conversation will leave you inspired, encouraged, and ready to take the next step.

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?

2:44 How did Gemma get to where she is now?

7:27 How do you recognise when your are in alignment with bliss?

13:29 How can I make the first step to change?

16:30 The transferable skills of life coaching

19:14 What is a common theme between vocal coaches?

20:44 Reinventing yourself

23:07 How to have difficult conversations to find alignment

25:49 How can we pull on all of our interests as vocal coaches?

28:40 What’s it actually like working with Gemma?

36:28 A success story

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Encouraged by her mum to “follow her bliss,” Gemma began touring the world at 17 as the singer in an Irish dance show. After earning her degree and master’s in classical music, she co-founded a successful singing school in Ireland, guiding students who went on to become acclaimed artists and stars. Her career has spanned performing on dream stages worldwide, releasing a debut jazz album, lecturing, and coaching artists internationally. She later launched an online business supporting musicia

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