Sarita Walsh on Putting Yourself First


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Oct 17 2023 26 mins  

Even when we know from day one that a job isn’t for us, it can feel impossible to quit. Whether it’s the coworkers, the culture, or the benefits, letting go of that security and community takes an enormous leap of faith.


Welcome to the season three premiere of the Freelance Founders podcast. We’re talking to Sarita Walsh, an entrepreneur and transformational coach working to empower leaders to fulfill their highest professional, personal, and social potential through mindset and behavior change.


Today, Sarita is telling us about how her creative background influences her coaching role, how it took her seven years to quit her design job, and how she learned how to say “no” to protect her boundaries.


Some Questions Asked:

  • How did you begin to pivot into coaching? (05:11)
  • What are some tips for those who get overwhelmed with burnout? (11:25)
  • How did you know how to price yourself as a creative and now as a coach? (16:53)
  • Where should someone start if they're interested in getting a coach or exploring coaching? (20:23)
  • Have you ever had a moment where you wanted to quit? (21:56)


In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • How Sarita made the leap from graphic design to coaching (00:58)
  • For Sarita, clarity is created through action (06:05)
  • Self first is not selfish (13:44)
  • How Sarita worked for free when she was just starting out in the coaching world (19:18)


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