🎯 In this insightful episode of Conversations Beyond the Brand, Tashana Thompson sits down with Charlotte for a candid conversation about navigating transitions, professional growth, and the power of honesty in both work and life.
From sharing the realities of pivoting careers to discussing what it really means to step into new opportunities, Charlotte opens up about embracing uncertainty, honoring your personal journey, and finding support systems that matter. Tashana and Charlotte explore why sometimes the most impactful growth comes from moments of pause, not constant motion.
🔥 Key Topics Discussed:
✅ Embracing the unknown and learning through transitions
✅ The importance of honest conversations with yourself and others
✅ How to find clarity when you're feeling stuck
✅ Recognizing and accepting when it's time to move on
✅ The difference between “doing” and “being” in your career journey
✅ Finding value in slowing down and reflecting
✅ Building trust and support through open communication
✅ Owning your own story, even when the next steps aren’t clear
💡 Top Takeaways for Listeners:
Sometimes the most powerful breakthroughs come when you stop trying to have all the answers. As Charlotte shares her story, you'll learn how listening to your instincts, staying honest about your needs, and permitting yourself to slow down can lead to more authentic success. This episode is a reminder that growth often comes from the questions you ask yourself, not just the milestones you reach.
🎙️ About Our Guest:
Charlotte Merritt is the creative force behind OPPs Now, offering fractional COO services and operations strategy that ground clients in systems that scale. Her writing, whether on SOPs, workflow design, or time study analysis, is always practical, people-centered, and aligned with her belief that behind every process is a human who deserves thoughtful design.
🌟 About the Host:
Dr. Tashana Thompson is the CEO of Beyond Business Solutions, bringing 20+ years of branding and marketing expertise to purpose-driven leaders. Through "Conversations Beyond the Brand," she explores how leaders wear their values and build authentic brands that drive real impact.
🔗 Connect & Learn More:
📱 Follow Charlotte Meritt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottehmerritt/
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Meet Charlotte Merritt & her Atlanta journey
2:15 – From big corporations to entrepreneurship: Why Charlotte left the C-suite
5:30 – Bringing curiosity and faith to the workplace
9:10 – The “ball of yarn” workflow story: Untangling business processes
13:45 – Putting people first: Why values matter in operations
18:20 – Empowering teams for real transformation
22:40 – Humility, honesty, and life beyond the job title
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