Navigating Crossroads with Sally Watson

Welcome to the first episode of Navigating Crossroads Season 3! 🎉 2024 brought me to the realisation that I was again in the midst of my very own 'crossroads' in my business - deliberating between two niches. This particular crossroads saw self-doubt and impostor syndrome arising again for me, and big questions about my path forward. In this raw and heartfelt episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I navigated this challenging phase, sharing the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and the one powerful question that sparked my clarity and reignited my purpose. Here's what you'll hear in this episode: The evolution of my business from résumé writing to career coaching and now business coaching. The struggles I faced trying to balance two niches and why it led to a standstill. The financial challenges of 2024 and the lessons they taught me. The lightbulb moment that came from a simple but profound question. How that question led to a clear vision for 2025 and beyond. If you’ve ever felt stuck, torn between two paths, or unsure of your next move, this episode will inspire you to find clarity and take aligned action. Links & Resources: Career Blueprint Program: A 3-month course to help you gain clarity in your career direction and confidence in yourself for just $97! Lessons I Learned from 2024 Connect with me: Website: www.careercreators.com.au Instagram: @sallywatsoncareercreators Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes like this!

What would you do, even if you knew you WOULD fail? You may have heard the question, 'What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?' But the question that really cemented Dr. Natalie Barre's pivot from her neuropsychology career was flipping this question on its head to expecting and accepting the failure. Natalie knows we don't do things perfectly, she knew that as humans we all face setbacks and will fail. So even in the face of these, what career path would she take, knowing that she will fail time and time again and keep getting up everyday and trying again regardless. Her answer to this question set her on her career pivot from the safety of her stable, well paying career. Tune in to learn more from Dr. Natalie Barre. Dr. Natalie Barre is a time management coach who helps working parents take control of their days so they can craft the life of their dreams. As a former neuropsychologist, Natalie is an expert in brain science and cognition, and uses this knowledge as the basis for her approach to time management, goal-setting, and self-care. She believes that work-life balance is attainable, and that we can choose our activities with intention and get the important work done without the hustle and burnout. When she’s not supporting hard-working humans to make real changes, she’s working in her graphic design business A Tactile Perception, spending time with her family, and eating chocolate. Connect with Dr. Natalie Barre Website: https://liveanintentionallife.com.au/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/live.an.intentional.life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life/ Live an Intentional Life Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0G49fWTb2OrBIhT2mc9eAD?si=ea7b616fcc2143ce

After a dynamic career as an airline captain, Michelle Huntington discovered that the skills she mastered in the cockpit were the perfect launchpad for new adventures. Transitioning into the tech world, she became the Head of Operations at a startup, guiding it to self-sustainability with her leadership and strategic thinking. Now, Michelle is inspiring audiences around the globe with her thrilling stories from the skies, sharing the lessons she learned in the high-pressure environment of aviation. Michelle transforms her high-flying experiences into practical lessons, through her workshops on leadership, communication, critical thinking, and conflict resolution. Michelle empowers others to navigate their own journeys with confidence and creativity, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and success. Connect with Michelle Huntington: Website: https://www.michellehuntington.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-huntington/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories.with.michelle/ Podcast: Captain and the Clown on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vLWXpYbCcIalVnpeFnl3B?si=f4a39b3aac6341f4 Captain and the Clown on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/captain-and-the-clown-life-leadership-and-everything-else/id1673900988

I have wanted to record this podcast or write a blog on this topic for so long and when there were a few people that started tagging me in different posts from people asking in groups & online communities about wanting tips for travelling and working on the road, I knew I had to do this in a podcast episode. I knew I had to get this information all out of my head, so that it could help or inspire others that are planning to work and travel or that it may inspire people who have it on their bucket list and want to learn how to make it happen. For me it is such a broad question, asking for tips on travelling and working on the road – it’s broad because there are so many aspects and layers to this topic. There is the actual working while travelling combination and how to navigate that, how to structure your business and your calendar to support this adventure, the time management piece, there is always a whole lot of mindset pieces that come into play, such as the lead up and actually making it happen, navigating the complexities of living in a small house on wheel with a family of 4 during your trip, parenting and the FAMILY dynamics of working/travelling and managing a family with primary school aged kids. Of course, there is the fun stuff such as the best places to go, what to see and explore, how long to stay in place, how to long to go for, etc. etc. In this episode, I cover off on these topics: 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 & 𝐒𝐞𝐭-𝐮𝐩: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐬 ‘𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭’ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 (𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 & 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐯𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭-𝐮𝐩 There is A LOT of gold in the episode. As I said, there are so many aspects to this topic, please do leave some comments or any specific questions you have and I can answer them or I might even do a Part 2 to this, which I have had in mind already. If I can get your feedback or questions, that will help me to know what you want to hear more about on this topic, I can address those questions / topics. I have poured so much into this episode, and I really hope it helps others with working and travelling. Lastly - If you currently have a business that is your side hustle and you want to make this your main hustle, I have an opportunity for you. The week of the 19 -23rd of August 2024 I am offering 1 week FREE Coaching with me. Over this week, you will get access to my Amplify program, for start-ups and side-hustlers AND 2 group coaching sessions with me and the opportunity for a private 1:1 coahcing session with me too. If you are keen to jump on this opportunity - Click here to apply now.

Lily Eid is a fellow Career Coach & an Organisational Psychologist, Lily shares her career journey of tough decisions she has been faced with in her career, such as choosing between completing her Masters Degree in Psychology or jumping straight into the corporate world to build her career with practical experience and start living the life she desired. Tune in to hear what Lily chose at her first crossroads moment. Lily's second crossroads moment came along after having her firstborn baby and she was again faced with a tough decision between her much loved corporate career and her newfound role in motherhood. Lily shares lots of gold around decision-making, de-cluttering your career, taking breaks in your career/business, showing up authentically and how she also weaves in spirituality and astrology into her practice. Since recording this episode, Lily has now given birth to her second bubba and is on her maternity leave (Congrats Lily), she also has some vauable resources available while she is on a short break over on her Instagram page @launchmama Links to resources: Career Discovery Resource for Mums Return to Work Guide for Mums Hormonal Biohacking in the Workplace for Females – Masterclass (recording and digital planner to assist with scheduling/planning) Lily is using Linktree as a temporary website, which you can access here.

Are you in the vicious cycle of Decision Paralysis and can't decide on your next (or future) career path? Analysis paralysis is one of the main reasons that keep a lot of people feeling stuck and at a crossroad in their career. Over-analysing and decision paralysis is fueled by doubt, second-guessing, lack of confidence and/or lack of belief in oneself and their skills and capabilties and above all, not really, truly, deeply knowing yourself. '𝑻𝒐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆.' This is Sally's philosophy that has founded her signature career clarity program; Career Blueprint. In this podcast episode, Sally shares examples of career decisions she has been stuck on, such as 'which course and school to study at', and 'what career to choose'. Sally shares 5 practical steps to overcoming Decision Paralysis and making aligned career decisions. If you are ready to 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬, tune into this episode to learn how. And if you are ready to get really clear on who you are and what you want your career to be, come along to our free Masterclass: A Guide to Career Clarity - two sessions are available on 4th and 11th June 2024. Register for Masterclass here: https://careercreators.com.au/masterclass-a-guide-to-career-clarity Follow us on Socials LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-watson-career-coach/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sallywatsoncareercreators/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sallywatsoncareercreators/ Join our free Career Creators Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecareercreatorscommunity

Is earning money the only reason you do what you do?Or have you simply not peeled back the onion layers to uncover your 'why'?" 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘, 𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆"~ Theodore Roosevelt Whether you're employed or a business owner, knowing your 'why', will help you in a myriad of ways. It will help you to gain clarity and direction, to be motivated in what you do. It will help you connect with people as well as giving you focus and reminder of why you do what you do when challenges and tough times arise. In this episode Sally guides you through her own experience uncovering her why and how she went about it 6 years' ago when she did this exercise for the first time. This very exercise was a key piece of the puzzle that led Sally to pivoting her business from résumé writing to career & business coaching. A key piece to gaining deeper clarity on the direction she truly wanted to take her career (even though it was in her blindspot at the time). It was a key piece for me to creating the career she is in now and absolutely loves. Tune in to this episode to learn about uncovering your why and how it can help with gaining clairity and direction in your career. Need help with uncovering your 'Why'? Book a complimentary enquiry call via our website:https://careercreators.com.au/ Join our Free Community on Facebook - Career Creators Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecareercreatorscommunity Follow us on Socials LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-watson-career-coach/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sallywatsoncareercreators/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sallywatsoncareercreators/

In this episode Sally shares both the highlight reel and the reality reel of her entreprenuerial journey to working part-time hours, taking school holidays off and replacing her corporate salary.Sally does not profess to be an overnight success and also admits she is still not exactly where she dreams of being. But, she has achieved some epic goals to be where she is now and is super proud of that. If you would like to achieve these results too, of working for yourself, working part-time and replacing your corporate salary - tune in to learn from Sally. For more information about working with Sally and the team at Career Creators, check out the website: www.careercreators.com.au Follow us on Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-watson-career-coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sallywatsoncareercreators/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallywatsoncareercreators/ Join our Free Community on Facebook - Career Creators Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecareercreatorscommunity

Meet Sophie Carr, tech VA and Founder of Sophie Carr, ex-corporate worker, wife and mum, interior design and renovation junkie and business bestie! After (what feels like) a lifetime in the corporate world, Sophie decided to take the leap out on her own after the birth of her second child and started her own business. Sophie is passionate about supporting female coaches and consultants to challenge the way they do business. She believes business doesn’t have to be lonely, stressful and all work and no play. It's your business and you can design and operate it any way you want to! And she's here to help you do just that. 🎧Tune into this week's episode of the Navigating Crossroads with Sally Watson Podcast (on Apple & Spotify) to hear about Sophie's unique careerpath to starting her own business and how she persistenly continue's to overcome the daily battle of pushing herself out of her comfort zone. As a specialist Tech VA, Sophie helps you ditch the system/tech overwhelm, step into the role of CEO of your business, and experience business your way! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiecarr.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiecarrtech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophiecarr.co/ Website: https://cultivatesupport.com.au/

Dr. Simone Boer has navigated through 8 different careers and is continue's to playfully ponder what she wants to be when she grows up. Simone is a fellow Career, Life & Business Coach as well as having a Phd in Neuroscience, she is not just an expert in human behaviour and neurocoaching, she is the Queen of Brain Hacks and also a proud mum of two. Her life is a testament to her belief that it's never too late to redefine your path. In her dynamic career journey, Simone has garnered invaluable insights into the art of transformation, both personally and professionally. Today, she stands at the helm of her thriving business in coaching and consulting, which she's crafted not just with expertise but with heart, love, and relentless dedication. Tune in to this episdoe to hear Dr. Boer's journey from the world of academia and mental health to data analytics, corporate strategy and business operations. Learn from Simone as to how she navigated her career crossroads with her inner wisdom and a question from her sub-conscious mind that caught her off guard and was the catalyst to her creating the change she so desired. Connect with Dr Simone Boer: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsimoneboer/ Wesbite: https://www.afreshapproach.com.au Free Gift from Dr. Boer: https://www.afreshapproach.com.au/gift

Join us as we welcome Hannah Fenner, and learn about her journey from working in Leadership, Recruitment & Employment Education to now running her own business where she is deeply passionate about empowering women to understand their body's unique blueprint, overcome fertility challenges, and fulfill their dreams of motherhood. 👶 Hannah's journey is one of resilience and triumph. As someone who struggled with infertility for years, she intimately understands the feelings of powerlessness that often accompany such challenges. But Hannah didn't let infertility define her journey. Instead, she conquered it, and now she's here to help you do the same. 💪 Through her expertise and personal experience, Hannah is on a mission to teach women the beauty and wisdom of their bodies, guiding them towards fertility success and the joy of motherhood. 🌺 To connect with Hannah on Socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebodybluprint_/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-fenner/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBodyBluprint Website: https://linktr.ee/thebodybluprint For more information about working with Sally and the team at Career Creators, check out the website: www.careercreators.com.au

Meet Chrystal Ashby, Wellbeing & Career Coach from Balance HQ who also wears many 'hats' in her career & life. She runs her own coaching biz (Balance HQ), works in the health promotion space in the public sector, sub-contracts as a coach including to us here at Career Creators, is currently planning her upcoming wedding and is training to be a Hike Leader. If anyone can help you with Balancing your personal life & your career, it's Chrystal. In this live interview, Chrystal shared so much gold about her journey from being at a career crossroads to gaining clarity on her direction and the confidence she found to go for it and make it happen. It did not come without its challenges. In fact her career trajectory unfolded from what she perceived at the time as one of her biggest career failures. To connect with Chrystal on Socials: Instagram: chrystal_balance_hq LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrystal-ashby/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soolie Website: linktr.ee/balance_hq For more information about working with Sally and the team at Career Creators, check out the website: www.careercreators.com.au