What if the career you've worked so hard to build is actually keeping you from the opportunities you're meant to pursue? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Alison Hemmings, executive career coach and founder of Newo Executive Solutions Inc., to explore how women can recognize their value, step beyond traditional career paths, and create work that aligns with their skills and ambitions.
After being fired for standing against racial discrimination in hiring, Alison launched her own recruiting business with little more than a laptop, LinkedIn, and faith in herself. Today, she helps executive women land six-figure roles, explore fractional leadership, and build consulting businesses that reflect their expertise.
They discuss the importance of trusting your instincts, navigating self-doubt as a business owner, and learning to manage success without losing sight of what matters most. Allison also shares how her experience inside hiring rooms gives her a unique perspective on helping women recognize their potential and pursue opportunities beyond the job boards.
What You Will Learn:
- How to recognize the skills and strengths that can open doors to new career opportunities.
- Why relying solely on job boards can limit your ability to find the right role.
- How to explore fractional leadership, consulting, and entrepreneurship as alternatives to traditional employment. Why trusting your instincts and recognizing your value can help you make more confident career decisions.
- How to navigate self-doubt, uncertainty, and the emotional challenges of starting a business.
- Why having the right support system, including a coach, can make a difference during a career transition.
- How to approach financial success without tying your self-worth to your income.
- Why loving your clients and the work you do is essential to building a sustainable business.
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