Welcome to the first episode of 'If I Knew Then: From Public Sector to Business Owner.'
In this inaugural episode, your host Zoe Thompson, an Accredited Master Coach with two decades of experience in the Police and seven years as a successful business owner, shares her own journey of transitioning from public service to entrepreneurship.
This episode sets the stage for the series by delving into Zoe's background, the pivotal moments of her professional transition, and the lessons she learned along the way.
Episode Highlights:
Zoe discusses her 20-year career in the Police, highlighting key operational and leadership roles.
Insight into the skills and experiences gained during her public service career.
Zoe shares the deciding factors that led her to leave the public sector and start her own business.
Key challenges faced during the transition period and how she overcame them.
Essential learning experiences that shaped her entrepreneurial journey.
An overview of Zoe's business, what it offers, and how it helps clients achieve success.
The strategies and approaches that have driven her business growth over the past seven years.
Discussion on the key skills and competencies from her police career that proved invaluable in running her business.
How these skills gave her an edge in the competitive business world.
Zoe’s Advice to Aspiring Business Owners:
What Worked Well: Practical strategies and actions that contributed significantly to her success.
What Didn’t Work: Honest reflections on missteps and what she learned from them.
What She’d Do Differently: Valuable insights on what she would change if she could start over, offering guidance to new business owners.
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