Thinking About Leaving Corporate? 3 Things You Absolutely Need Before You Start a Business
About the episode
Key Takeaways:
- Entrepreneurship amplifies your mindset — both strengths and fears
- Believing you can succeed is a measurable predictor of success
- Growth mindset is essential when learning dozens of new skills
- Financial runway creates safety, clarity, and better decisions
- One year of living expenses is a strategic buffer, not pessimism
- Timing and season of life matter more than motivation
- Courage isn't confidence — it's acting with fear
- Visibility and embarrassment are part of the process
- Identity drives outcomes more than tactics
Timestamps:
01:30 – Why leaving corporate requires a different framework
02:00 – The 3 non-negotiables for going out on your own
03:00 – Why mindset is the biggest predictor of success
03:30 – Belief, resilience, and evidence from past wins
04:00 – A personal story: leaving corporate income behind
04:30 – Why you are the determining factor
05:30 – Why mindset issues must be addressed before quitting
06:00 – Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset in business
06:30 – Why entrepreneurship requires rapid skill acquisition
07:30 – Resources for building a rock-solid mindset
09:00 – Understanding fixed vs discretionary costs
10:00 – Money clarity as a leadership skill
11:00 – Why timing and season of life matter
11:30 – Trade-offs: wealth building vs business building
12:00 – Opportunity cost of waiting too long
13:30 – The emotional cost of visibility
14:30 – Why wanting the outcome must outweigh fear
16:00 – Why community accelerates confidence
17:00 – Final encouragement + next steps
Hi there, I'm Hannah
Executive Coach, podcaster, speaker, writer, and builder of big f*cking Dreams. My mission? To help ambitious professionals build self-acceptance, self-trust in their careers.

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