Welcome to the first of four episodes on this month’s theme of finding fulfilment. Today, we're diving into a topic close to mine and every rebel's heart - "Identifying and Pursuing Your Passion in Your Career." Now you will have heard me in earlier episodes talking about reigniting your passion to transform your career, but this topic is so important and at the core of everything I do so it warrants a revisit. So, buckle up, because we're about to unleash a passion revolution! To contact Lisa: ...
Jan 31, 2024•11 min
In this week’s episode, I interviewed Michelle Parsons from Michelle Parsons Coaching. Michelle left her corporate job with Mercedes last year to become a full-time coach. She’d been coaching ‘on the side’ for many years but she knew it was now time for her to take the leap. Listen to hear her story and how having her own business has given her the flexibility she craved. Michelle Parsons can be contacted at LinkedIn: MichelleParsons, ICF ACC | LinkedIn To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa Staker | Li...
Jan 24, 2024•27 min
The first episode of 2024 is all about what it means to be an introvert. Lisa has long known she is an introvert but it wasn’t until she felt she needed some time away from social media at the end of 2023 that she realised the impact it had on her life. In this episode we learn about the impact it had, what it means to be an introvert and strategies introverts can use to help them carry on with day to day life. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk ...
Jan 17, 2024•14 min
In this week’s episode, I interviewed Darren Weale from In Tune PR. Darren is a master storyteller and tells of his journey from civil servant to running his successful PR business. Along the way, we hear about Darren’s passion for positive news and for helping others, as well as his love for music. Listen today for a truly inspiring and entertaining story. Darren Weale can be contacted at Email: darren@intunepr.co.uk Website: In Tune PR | Amplifying awareness LinkedIn: DarrenWeale | LinkedIn Tw...
Dec 20, 2023•30 min
Beyond the 9-5: A Journey to Flexibility, Freedom, and Family Time in India In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, Lisa speaks with Pankti Killawala from Pankti Killawala Coaching who escaped the rat race to start her own business. We hear how a combination of events led to her career no longer serving her and how she now enjoys the flexibility and freedom of being her own boss. Pankti can be contacted at 1. Website: https://panktikillawala.com/ 2. Email: pankti.killawala@gmail.com 3. Li...
Dec 13, 2023•24 min
Today we’re talking about support networks and the vital part they play when you’re making changes. In times of change, the strength of your support network can make all the difference. The encouragement from friends, the wisdom from family, and the camaraderie of colleagues form an essential safety net. It's not just about the practical advice they offer; it's about the emotional backing that propels you forward. If you are ready to REIGNITE your passion for work and life, book a free 45-minute...
Dec 06, 2023•14 min
Criticism is something that many of us face when we start something new. In this week's episode, we look at why people criticise us, practical strategies to manage criticism and why it is essential that we manage criticism effectively. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk Book your free call HERE...
Nov 15, 2023•13 min
In the quest to live your dreams, you will often find yourself wrestling with the pressures of societal expectations and the allure of comparing yourself to others. It's a challenge many of us face but also a hurdle that can be overcome. The key to thriving on this path is the power of embracing your uniqueness and unapologetically being yourself and in this episode, I show you how. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk Book your free call HERE...
Nov 08, 2023•12 min
In the journey of pursuing your dreams and ambitions, you may find yourselves at the intersection of two distinct realms: the Comfort Zone and the Growth Zone. Understanding these zones and how they influence your life is crucial to reaching your full potential. Today we dive into what each zone is, how they impact our pursuit of dreams, and how to make that leap into the transformative Growth Zone. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk Book your fr...
Nov 01, 2023•16 min
Today, we're diving deep into a topic that affects so many of us at one point or another: Imposter Syndrome. We look at what Imposter Syndrome is, where it comes from, how it differs from a lack of confidence and, most importantly, what you can do to overcome it. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk Book your free call HERE...
Oct 25, 2023•15 min
Procrastination - a seemingly small word that can cast a shadow over our dreams, ambitions, and aspirations. It's a silent dream-killer that often goes unnoticed until the damage is done. Listen to this episode where we explore how procrastination can creep up on you and before you know it your dream remains an unrealised wish, and you're left with a sense of missed opportunities. We look at how procrastination can impact your life and give you strategies to help overcome it. Download the 'Are y...
Oct 18, 2023•18 min
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I don't have the time to pursue my dreams"? You're not alone. In a world bustling with commitments, responsibilities, and daily routines, it's all too easy to set aside our passions and aspirations. But what if I told you that you could make room for the extraordinary in your life with effective time management and prioritisation? Listen to this episode to find out how to prioritise your dreams and create the time you need to make them a reality. And to hel...
Oct 11, 2023•19 min
This week we delve into the significance of visualisations and intentions in our lives, and why blending them with action and accountability forms the recipe for success. We cover: Visualisations Goals vs Intentions Goal setting Taking action Accountability Listen for tips and advice on how to use visualisations and goal setting can help you live your life with purpose. And to help you on your journey – click HERE to get your FREE workbook to download and complete. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa...
Oct 04, 2023•14 min
Having a purpose in your career and life in general is the gold standard many of us struggle to achieve. But why? In this episode, you will Learn why having a purpose is important. Discover what purpose means to you. Identify your life's mission. Start to create an action plan to live life with purpose. You can create your own plan using the workbook which is available HERE To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk Book your free call HERE...
Sep 27, 2023•19 min
Listen to this episode to hear why a work-life balance no longer exists and what you need in its place. You will learn how to embrace a new way of viewing your life together with practical strategies to help you make the change. All this plus how being your own boss could be the key to achieving harmony in your work and personal life. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk Book your free call HERE...
Sep 20, 2023•15 min
Anyone who follows Lisa will know she is a huge Disney fan. Having just come back from her annual dose of Mickey Mouse, she was thinking – what lessons can aspiring new business owners learn from Disney World? Turns out there is quite a lot. From exceptional customer service to meticulous planning, these traits of Disney World transfer over to any business. This episode combines lessons you can learn with stories from Lisa’s visits for an entertaining and educational journey around Disney’s Worl...
Sep 06, 2023•16 min
Regrets What are they? Are they all equal? Can actions be risk-free? Are actions irreversible? Find out the answers to these questions as Lisa examines regrets using real-life stories to help you uncover the secrets to a life well-lived. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk Book your free call HERE...
Aug 30, 2023•11 min
Escaping corporate and running your own business is a HUGE jump that can seem too daunting for many. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, Lisa speaks with Caterina Bernardini from Go Dynamics. Caterina was originally a banker but left when the stress became too much. Since then, she has had several successful businesses and today provides us with a lesson in adaptability and determination. She is an advocate of The Power of No, and her attitude is a ...
Aug 23, 2023•36 min
Don’t regret the things you have done, only things you haven’t! Brilliant advice from this week’s guest, Lauretta Wright. Lauretta is the publisher and editor of Life In Magazines. These are local magazines that aim to show the positives of living in these areas and have the wonderful tagline ‘Inspiring the community one page at a time’. In this episode, we hear how finding herself at several different crossroads in her career lead her to finally take the leap of faith to start her own business....
Aug 16, 2023•17 min
Escaping corporate and running your own business is a HUGE jump that can seem too daunting for many. Lisa continues to speak with business owners who have escaped corporate and this week speaks with Rachel Barham who is a self-employed Membership Adviser for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Becoming self-employed but working for a larger company, or in this case, non-profit organisation, is another way that you can escape corporate to work for yourself. We learn how Rachel happened upon...
Aug 09, 2023•21 min
Escaping corporate and running your own business is a HUGE jump that can seem too daunting for many. In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, Lisa continues to speak with business owners who have escaped corporate and now have their own successful businesses. This week Lisa speaks with Susan Wright from The Wright VA. What if this illness means you can no longer carry out your job? This happened to Susan Wright when her chronic fatigue syndrome meant she could no longer carry out her full-...
Aug 02, 2023•30 min
Escaping corporate and running your own business is a HUGE jump that can seem too daunting for many. But it doesn't have to be that way. By breaking down the jump into smaller steps anyone can make the transition and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of being their own boss. The first step is knowing what business you want to run. For some, they know exactly what they want to do, and the 'how' holds them back - we will cover this another time. For others, not knowing what they want to do stops t...
Jul 26, 2023•16 min
Escaping corporate to run your own business can be daunting. However, many people have done it and have thriving, successful businesses. In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, we hear all about Lisa’s journey from Actuary to Entrepreneur. If you’re an actuary and you want to rebel against corporate and escape to the freedom and flexibility of running your own business, then book a call with Lisa using the link below to find out about the ACTUARY TO ENTREPENEUR program. https://calendly.c...
Jul 19, 2023•15 min
Escaping corporate to run your own business can be daunting. However, many people have done it and have thriving, successful businesses. In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, Lisa continues the series by talking to another such business owner, Sally Arkell-Boles of Dynamic Intentions. Sally went from being a Senior Manager in Financial Services to offering elite level personal and professional development coaching to individuals, teams, and companies. In this International episode (Sall...
Jul 12, 2023•40 min
Escaping corporate to run your own business can be daunting. However, many people have done it and have thriving, successful businesses. In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, Lisa continues the series by talking to another such business owner, Neela Prabhu of Homeopathic Harmony. Neela went from being a community Pharmacist to a Homeopath and holistic practitioner. Her mission is to help busy parents heal their families without side effects. We’ll hear about her escape story, what she l...
Jul 05, 2023•24 min
Escaping corporate to run your own business can be daunting. However, many people have done it and have thriving, successful businesses. In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, Lisa talks to one such business owner, Paul Coulson of PMC Business Support. Paul went from being the Senior Legal Counsel at a large insurer to Employment Law and ER Consultant. At his core, he is a problem solver with a passion for equity and people development. Listen as he tells us how he made his escape, what ...
Jun 28, 2023•20 min
Entrepreneurial mindset – there is much talk surrounding it, but what exactly does it entail? Can I own a business if I don't possess it?? The good news is the answer is YES. In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, Lisa explains what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset and how it’s within all of us to have one. Highlights: (00:58) What is an entrepreneurial mindset? (01:17) Traits of an entrepreneur. (04:58) Who can have an entrepreneurial mindset? (06:26) How to be an entrepreneu...
Jun 21, 2023•15 min
So, you’ve quit your corporate job to start your own business and then you wake up in the middle of the night and think ‘Oh S**t! what have I done?’ Why does this happen and what can you do about it? In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, Lisa explains why this reaction is normal human behaviour and sets out her 3-step process to overcome this feeling. Highlights: (01:09) Why does it happen? (03:45) Calming down fear. (05:02) Step 1 (06:30) Step 2 (09:00) Step 3 To contact Lisa: LinkedIn...
Jun 14, 2023•13 min
Getting your family and friends on board with your decision to quit corporate isn’t always easy. In this episode, we'll discuss three different groups, from those closest to you, your inner circle, to your more distant family and friends, the observers. For each we will cover how to deal with resistance, negativity, and misunderstandings which you may encounter when you say you’re quitting your corporate job to start your own business. We will learn that getting those closest to you on board tak...
Jun 07, 2023•11 min
So, you want to leave corporate to start your own business but how do you do it? Listen as Lisa gives you her guide to escaping corporate to start the business you’ve always dreamed of. From the initial business idea through to your business plan, there are lots of tips to get you started. Highlights: (02:37) What is your business? (04:53) Your USP (06:00) Research (07:49) Business Plan (11:00) Get your Guide to Planning Your Escape from Corporate To contact Lisa: LinkedIn Lisa Staker | LinkedIn...
May 31, 2023•12 min
