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How to Pivot Your Business and Career Lekky Ferry s11ep8

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SEASON 11 EPISODE 8

Pivoting in Business & Life

Is it okay to make changes? This is a touchy area. Many entrepreneurs believe that once they start, they must stay the course forever. But markets change, and your interests will evolve.

Today I’m joined by Lekky Ferry, whose progression is nothing short of fascinating. She moved from a receptionist role to a combat medic in the Army National Guard, before pivoting again into SEO writing and finally becoming a professional public speaker and instructor.

Director’s Note: We dive into the “Truth behind the Pivot.” Lekky shares how she navigated the binary beliefs of her multicultural family to find a path that was truly her own.

The Pivot Strategy

Ask Better Questions: The quality of your life is directly correlated to the quality of your questions. Seek out mentors and resources relentlessly.
Combat Perfectionism: Don’t let the “Harry Potter” standard stop you from starting. Perfectionism is often just a mask for the fear of rejection.
Embrace the Unknown: Pivoting requires stepping into the unknown. Transitioning from a 9-to-5 to the military or business requires a mindset of “Inspired Action.”
Leverage Your Segues: Every career step is a segue. Your time as a receptionist or a medic provides the “Life Education” needed for your next level.

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Journey Insights

The National Guard & Resourcefulness

Lekky discusses joining the “Elite 1%” and how she used military resources to get free certifications, schooling, and entrepreneurship training. She proves that being in the right place is only half the battle; asking the right questions is the other half.

The Freelance Burnout

After two years of SEO writing and content marketing, Lekky faced the reality of the “Scattered Energy” of freelancing. She explains why she briefly returned to corporate life only to realize that telling everyone else’s story was suppressing her own.

Redefining Success

Using a powerful quote from Maya Angelou, Lekky concludes that success is liking who you are and what you do. Pivoting isn’t a failureit’s the courage to redefine success as you grow.

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