51: Megan Gillman's Life Changed After Two Wake-up Calls

Have you ever wondered what it takes to step away from a stable career and chase your entrepreneurial dreams? Listen as Megan Gillman, a life coach who transitioned from a university employee to a business owner, shares her compelling story. She opens up about the critical incidents that propelled her decision to leave her job, such as a harrowing encounter with an active shooter and the tragic death of a student. These life-altering events underscored life's unpredictability and the urgency of pursuing one's passions. Megan candidly discusses the obstacles she faced, from the hurdles of the COVID-19 pandemic to the demands of motherhood, and how she navigated these challenges with resilience. Her story is a testament to the power of support and strategic planning in the journey of building a successful business. Bullet Points Megan Gillman's journey from leaving a stable job to pursue her passion as a life coach and entrepreneur The wake-up calls that prompted Megan to make the life-changing decision Megan's hesitation to take the leap into entrepreneurship due to concerns about stability, financial security, and fear of being perceived as irresponsible Two significant wake-up calls that propelled Megan to reevaluate her life and career The emotional impact of the wake-up calls and the importance of having a supportive spouse Practical strategies for navigating the transition from a stable job to starting her own business Joining a community of like-minded individuals for support and connection during the isolating process of entrepreneurship The challenges Megan faced when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and her struggle to balance her business with the responsibilities of motherhood The resilience and determination required to overcome the challenges of entrepreneurship Megan's story as an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the importance of seeking support, embracing practical strategies, and navigating through unexpected obstacles Links & Mentions "Life coaching business management perspective": "00:25:13" "Scheduling tools and techniques": "00:26:30" "Delegation and asking for help": "00:29:22" "Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs": "00:32:30" "Security in traditional jobs vs entrepreneurship": "00:33:50" "Accountability partners and virtual bosses": "00:39:39" "Travel destination: Denmark, specifically Copenhagen": "00:40:14" Ready to join the WLO community to receive exclusive updates? Click the link: https://workitliveitownit.com/ Follow SaCola on Instagram:    / workitliveitownit     Subscribe to Work it, Live it, Own it! On YouTube: https://bit.ly/2lxB1TS