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Sep 2023
42m 17s

DBE 0140: Shedding Identities and Embrac...

JESSICA DEROSE
About this episode

In this episode of the Digital Business Evolution podcast, Jess is joined by Alex Najarian. Alex shares her journey from feeling the need to rely on external sources for success to realizing that she is the true architect of her own achievements. She dives into the transformative power of mentorship, urging entrepreneurs to embrace their role as problem solvers, artists, scientists, and detectives. Keep in mind this is a 2 part series where you will get to listen in on more of this amazing conversation over at Alex’s podcast “Coaches Corner”! 

Jess and Alex also discuss the challenges and pain that come with shedding old identities and friendships, as well as the shifts and manipulations that have rocked the coaching industry. Alex shares powerful insights on self-trust, the importance of curiosity, and the extraordinary results that come from embodying the "it factor" in coaching and business. 

As always, cheers to your evolution!

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn about seeing mentors and leaders as people and embracing your journey. 

  • Learn about shedding old identities and leaving behind certain aspects of your life for growth. 

  • Learn how to stay away from the manipulation of the coaching industry. 

Key Timestamps

[6:50] – Becoming passionate about self love and repeatable strategies. 

[20:14] – Mentorship empowers entrepreneurs to be creators.

[29:41] – Difficult choices, shedding old identities and getting through transitions.  

[33:24] – Seeing leaders as humans too. 

[39:00] -  Trailblazing and taking action.

Episode Quotes

  • “You can get any script and you can make any choice but you have to make a choice with what you are doing or they won't buy it. Trailblaze on a choice and you will always get the feedback you need.” - Alex Najarian

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Instagram:Alex Najarian

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Instagram: @iamjessicaderos

TikTok: @iamjessicaderose

YouTube: Jessica DeRose 

 

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