From Public Sector to Entrepreneur: Lessons on Values, Fulfilment, and Coaching

🎙️In this episode of the Inside Story podcast, Dursun interviews Keith Amoss, an experienced career coach and entrepreneur, to uncover the profound role values play in entrepreneurship and career decisions.

⚡️Keith shares his unique perspective as someone who transitioned from a stable public sector role to starting his own coaching business. Together, they explore the importance of self-awareness, fulfillment over fleeting happiness, and the value of mentorship when navigating professional changes. Keith provides actionable insights for anyone embarking on their own career or business journey.

Key Takeaways:

💡Know yourself before starting a business or career shift.

💡Fulfillment matters more than fleeting passion or happiness

💡Bravery, self-awareness, and trust are essential for success

💡The future of work is evolving with AI - stay prepared!

👉 Tune in to discover how values can unlock clarity, confidence, and fulfillment in your entrepreneurial journey.

Chapters

00:00 Meet Keith Amoss, a Career Coach

01:15 Why Values Are the Foundation of Entrepreneurship

06:26 What Career Coaching Really Entails

08:04 The Loneliness of Entrepreneurship and the Role of a Coach

11:13 From Public Sector to Entrepreneur: Keith's Transition

14:56 Guiding High Achievers Toward Continuous Growth

18:14 Navigating the Challenges of Leaving the Public Sector

20:08 Networking and Building Trust as an Entrepreneur

21:20 Why Integrity Matters in Business

22:20 Finding Your Niche and Defining Your Focus

25:20 How to Discover What Truly Fulfils You

29:24 The Future of Work: AI’s Impact on Jobs and Businesses

30:53 Staying Ahead of Technological Changes