FoundersOutlook

Juliet Ochu

Founders Outlook delivers essential insights for entrepreneurs at every level - from small business owners to startup founders and established CEOs. Real stories & strategies from founders to fuel your business journey. Inspiring entrepreneurs. Sharing growth, grit & success Your go-to podcast for founders, business owners & future entrepreneurs.

  1. 10/12/2025

    How Career Coach Ibukun Transforms Lost Professionals Looking to Pivot in their Career

    Meet Ibukun, the founder of Kindled Purpose - a career coaching and youth development consultancy dedicated to helping young people navigate their career journeys and unlock their full potential.In this episode of Founders Outlook, Ibukun shares the story behind starting Kindled Purpose, what inspired her to focus on youth empowerment, and how she's built a business around guiding the next generation through critical career decisions. From resume writing to interview strategies and personal growth, Ibukun breaks down her approach to making a real impact in young people's lives. What We Cover: The inspiration behind starting Kindled PurposeChallenges of building a career coaching consultancy How Kindled Purpose helps young people, leaders and professionals with career decisions Ibukun's journey as a founder and what lead her to start her business Advice for aspiring who want to pivot in their career Connect with Ibukun: Website: https://kindledpurpose.comInstagram: @coach.ibukunAbout Founders Outlook: Founders Outlook is where entrepreneurs, business owners, and founders share their real stories - the struggles, wins, and lessons learned on the journey to building something meaningful. Subscribe for authentic conversations with diverse voices in entrepreneurship. 🔔 Subscribe for more founder stories Website: https://kindledpurpose.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersoutlook/🎙️ Listen on Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ty8cc27n1sTJHHvhQRR1R?si=a7a0d75ef6344f5d--------------------------------------------------------------------TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - 02:25 Introduction 02:25 - 03:42 What pushed you to start Kindled Consulting 03:42 - 05:15 What is the first truth you share with professionals when they are unsure of their career pivot 05:15 - 06:03 What is the biggest mind shift for leaders 06:03 - 07:00 Leading people is the most difficult task 07:00 - 07:32 How to own it as a leader 07:32 - 08:16 The mindshift for immigrants who want to start their career 08:16 - 11:25 Some professionals are confused on what they want career wise 11:25 - 13:38 Do you have a personal experience that made you pivot into career coaching 13:38 - 14:30 Pregnancy and career pivot 14:30 - 15:29 You can be ambitious but you need to start from somewhere 15:29 - 16:32 It's okay to start again 16:32 - 17:27 What has been the most challenging part of starting a consulting company 17:27 - 18:02 You need to put in the work because your success is in your hands 18:02 - 19:22 How is your client journey like 19:22 - 20:20 We also do interview coaching 20:20 - 21:44 We help you overcome the fear of not getting a job during an interview 21:44 - 22:20 People tremble during interviews 22:20 - 22:52 Coping mechanisms during interviews 22:52 - 23:53 Stay within the scope of the interview question 23:53 - 27:03 We teach kids about career paths from grade 27:03 - 28:51 Teenagers listen to other people other than their parents 28:51 - 29:00 Conclusion --------------------------------------------------------------------#CareerCoaching #FounderStory #YouthDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStory #KindledPurpose

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Founders Outlook delivers essential insights for entrepreneurs at every level - from small business owners to startup founders and established CEOs. Real stories & strategies from founders to fuel your business journey. Inspiring entrepreneurs. Sharing growth, grit & success Your go-to podcast for founders, business owners & future entrepreneurs.