Episode 40: Mastering the Mindset Shift from Employee to CEO of Your Own Business with Stacey Keen

 

How often do you reflect on your career journey?

 

Have you ever thought about transitioning from being an employee to running your own business?

 

In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett chats with Stacey Keen, founder and CEO of Keen to Assist Ltd, about her inspiring journey from being an employee at an American bank to becoming a successful virtual assistant and business owner.

 

Stacey shares her experiences and insights on the challenges and triumphs of transitioning to self-employment, the importance of setting boundaries and how to maintain a healthy work-life balance as a business owner. Whether you’re considering starting your own business or looking for tips on managing your current one, this episode is packed with valuable advice and personal stories.

 

Here’s what we discussed:

🧠 The transition from employee to CEO: Stacey's journey

🧠 The importance of setting and maintaining boundaries

🧠 Dealing with the overwhelm of starting a business

🧠 Overcoming imposter syndrome and comparisonitis

🧠 The role of personal development in business success

🧠 Meditation and mindset practices for entrepreneurs

🧠 The value of networking and finding the right groups

🧠 The impact of physical well-being on business performance

🧠 Balancing different aspects of life as a business owner

🧠 The significance of having a supportive tribe and accountability partners

 

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Visit Stacey’s website here and download her freebie here. 

 

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Read the full episode transcript here.