People ask me…

Over the last years, I’ve had people reach out to me to ask about how I went from corporate executive to building my business from scratch.

(Those who contacted me also included some of my former colleagues.)

They wanted to know the reasons behind it, what went on in my head as I was making the decision, how I actually felt leaving the corporate world, when I judged it to be a good time to leave, any fears I had, my motivation behind it…

They were also asking about the actual preparatory transition phase leading up to my leave, about the practical things I did to actually build and sustain my business, the marketing and communications strategies, the legal and admin aspects…

I noticed that many people dream about becoming independent. They want to live on their own terms. (Who wouldn’t?) Even more so with all the shifts the last few years brought to the surface.

They are also somewhat confused about how to go about that. Where to start. What to prioritise. When to make the move. And let’s not forget the mindset piece that plays a huge role in any bold moves we make (or not make, for that matter…).

Since I wanted to understand people’s needs more, I conducted a survey. I interviewed those who want to quit being employees and start to live on their own terms. (I shared some of the results from this survey in another blog article here.)

I used the results from the survey and my own personal experience of going from a multinational corporate executive to business owner to create a self-paced course called “Go from Employee to Independent” that is now available.

What is your idea of living on your own terms?

About the author: Jarmila Zářická is a loving mother, wife and friend. She celebrates truth and freedom – notions that represent different things at various stages of life. Jarmila supports people’s endeavour to live according to their own unique personal essence; for it takes courage and consciousness to break free from conventions, expectations, hypocrisy and fear – to go your own way. The rewards of such independence are of course priceless. Jarmila is a generous teacher and mentor to those who are willing and open to learn. She loves to help intentional individuals by sharing her life experience, knowledge and lessons learned. A Czech-Australian world citizen, she has lived and worked on numerous continents. After a 20-year international career in communications and public affairs, Jarmila decided to follow her calling to guide others to live on their own terms and create their business from scratch.

Her personal and business motto: “We choose to live our lives with intention, audacity and in full harmony with our own unique personal essence.”

Check out her self-paced course: “Go from Employee to Independent”