Your GRADUATION Story
I was in the midst of a career pivot... one part of me was looking for new marketing roles, but in vein, coming runner up in many interviews, and the other was exploring new business opportunities and partnerships.. Coming into EPM gave me the discipline and clarity to choose one specific area and go for it. Progress over perfection is a motto I will take with me for life, which is huge for me as a perfectionist, trying to overcome these ways which have historically taken me much longer than necessary to get things happening. I learned that people value experiences (something I knew but needed to be reminded of) and that I did not need to be an expert but that my lived experience would be most valuable to "my tribe". I put myself out there, started chatterboxing and being less uncomfortable in the spotlight, and launched my coaching program. I feel a bit sense of relief and accomplishment!
Your MISSION ACCOMPLISHED Story
I had been putting off posting on my social media out of fear of judgement from those in my network, and finally did it over Christmas and New Years... two posts, going into depth about my story and my goals. The first email elicited so much support and encouragement and my old year 12 (1998) school coordinator reached out to me offering his help. We had a 70 minute video call and he has given me access to all of his learning resources. What a help! Then from my new years post, a woman I'd met 8 years ago at a mutual friend's wedding reached out, resonating with my message, and we had a discovery call today (my first) that went for 45 minutes and ended on a positive note. I offered a great launch price of $295 and explained that it is because I want to offer exceptional value to my clients, and as I am starting I am prepared to offer this high-value price right now. She said she will most likely join my program (5 week 1:1 coaching package) and will think about it and come back to me. She did mention, "wow, that's really cheap" so I know that this will represent great value and I can confidently offer a higher price moving forward... slowly but surely, as I want to build my own coaching confidence too.
I have a clearly defined business now. I had pivoted several times before joining EPM and now have a clearly starting point to launch my business and gain real world feedback to aid my growth and evolution. Given me confidence in my ability to create an experience product and to put my name on it! To feel value within myself and my abilities, knowing that my life experiences are more valuable than just having a degree without the practical life skills application. Knowing that people purchase at an emotional level and creating that connection with them, whilst being brave to put myself out there and promote myself will reap dividends for me now and into the future. To start somewhere, and reiterate my way to awesome! I had a tendency to get stuck in perfection mode and that never got me anywhere. So the progress over perfection mindset has also really made me get moving and making progress in my life and business! I will help so many women, mothers will by program and help them to feel much happiness and fulfilment in their lives, creating a positive ripple effect throughout their family, friendships, communities... and to give me more confidence and financial freedom into the future, for me and my family.