I have loved building a business that creates a ‘freedom-based’ lifestyle. After all, ‘freedom’ is one of my top values.
The internet is full of claims of how to ‘gain freedom’ from becoming a coach or entrepreneur. Freedom is one of, if not the biggest drawcards for people wanting to start their own business.
But here’s the truth.
For me, freedom is not my greatest goal. That’s right, it’s not my dream destination.
Working for myself provides some fantastic benefits, one of those being able to work in different locations around the world.
I have had the pleasure of working from cafe's in Paris, Abu Dhabi, Miami, LA, Mexico, Singapore and New Zealand - and let's not forget Bondi and Burleigh Heads, Australia.
At each location, I make sure I try some new venues with new menus and keep notes on who stands out so I can share my favourite places with you.
As I write this to you from high up above the world I am feeling a massive sense of freedom (yup, I’m currently experiencing one of my bucket list experiences – flying from NYC to LA on Virgin America First Class - (a whole other post to write on this experience!).
In fact, this entire trip has been all about FREEDOM at a whole new level of awareness and unfolding for me.
I gave my office a huge spring clean on the weekend and some fancy new decor - it's so new and shiny, I just want to sit in here all day!
This time last year I still worked from my kitchen table.
When I first started my coaching business a few years earlier, I was super excited to set up a beautiful office in our spare bedroom.
I had all of the stationery (from Officeworks back then, not like my beloved Kate Spade stationery today).
I had a new desk from Ikea. And a fancy whiteboard.
I looked the part...