Making Bold, Smart Decisions with Dr. Crystal Gifford – Ep.373
What if the decision that changes everything isn’t about leaving your job but about how you think? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Dr. Crystal Gifford, CEO of EdgeTech Global, a pioneering force in educational leadership, curriculum development, and EdTech integration.
This conversation goes deeper than “just leap.” It explores the internal and external variables that shape major life decisions, the importance of trusting yourself, and how to build a business that aligns with your values instead of burning you out.
If you’ve been questioning whether it’s time to pivot, evolve, or step into something bigger, this episode will help you think more clearly, decide more confidently, and move forward with intention.
What You Will Learn:
- How to recognize the signs that it may be time to make a career or business transition.
- What factors to consider before deciding to leave a corporate or structured role.
- How to break down complex decisions into clear, manageable parts.
- What role self-trust plays in making confident and aligned choices.
- How personal values influence business and leadership decisions.
- What it takes to move from employee mindset into entrepreneurial thinking.
- How decision-making impacts long-term success in business and life.
If this episode has you thinking about leaving corporate to start a consultancy, begin here.
Assess the timing signals and readiness factors that may indicate it is time to begin planning your transition.
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