Navigating Crossroads with Sally Watson

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Are feeling stuck, lost, confused - like you’re at a crossroads in either your career, life or business? This podcast is for you if you are looking to gain CLARITY in your career direction as well as learn some hacks to build or boost your confidence so that you can take the steps to make it happen. Time to Jump in the drivers’ seat of your life and let's take the first step together.

  1. Ep.28- There's Never a Right Time: From Fear to Confidence with Emily Hamilton

    5d ago

    Ep.28- There's Never a Right Time: From Fear to Confidence with Emily Hamilton

    🎙️ There's Never a Right Time: From Fear to Confidence with Emily Hamilton How many times have you told yourself: "I'll do it when I feel more confident." "I'll do it when the timing is right." "I'll do it next year." In this episode of Navigating Crossroads, I'm joined by Emily Hamilton for a powerful conversation about fear, confidence, career change and creating success on your own terms. Before starting her business, Emily spent more than a decade building a successful career with Mercedes-Benz, working her way up into a leadership position in a male-dominated industry. On paper, she had everything she thought success was supposed to look like. But underneath it all, something was missing. When COVID disrupted her plans to move overseas and travel, Emily found herself at an unexpected crossroads. What initially felt like a setback became an opportunity to pause, reflect and ask herself a bigger question: What do I actually want? What followed was a journey of self-discovery, coaching, human behaviour, business ownership and learning how to trust herself enough to take action before she felt ready. In this episode we explore: ✨ Why there is rarely a "perfect" time to make a change ✨ The connection between action and confidence ✨ Creating success on your own terms rather than someone else's✨ The role curiosity plays in discovering new possibilities ✨ How COVID became a turning point in Emily's life and career ✨ Building a portfolio career that aligns with your strengths and lifestyle ✨ Human behaviour, human design and understanding yourself more deeply ✨ Why being the client you want to attract matters in business and life One of my favourite takeaways from this conversation is: Confidence doesn't come before action. Confidence comes from action. The more Emily stepped into uncomfortable conversations, made difficult decisions and backed herself, the more certain she became in her ability to handle whatever came next.If you've been waiting for the "right time" to make a change, start a business, pursue a dream or simply take the next step, this episode is a powerful reminder that confidence is built one courageous action at a time. Favourite Quotes from the Episode 💬 "There's never going to be a right time." 💬 "Feel the fear and do it anyway." 💬 "You always have the right things to say at the right time." Resources Mentioned 📖 Human Design 📖 eDISC Behavioural Profiling 🌿 Career Blueprint – Sally Watson's career clarity program designed to help professionals gain clarity, confidence and direction in their next career chapter www.careercreators.com.au/blueprint Connect with Emily Hamilton Website: https://www.emilyhamilton.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-hamilton24/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.douglass1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyhamilton.co/

    47 min
  2. Ep.27- From Comparison to Clarity & Building a Website That Works with Katie Martin

    Jun 1

    Ep.27- From Comparison to Clarity & Building a Website That Works with Katie Martin

    Comparison can quietly creep into business before we even realise it. It can impact our confidence, cloud our thinking and leave us second-guessing ourselves, especially when we’re navigating growth, change or trying to figure out our next move.  In this episode of Navigating Crossroads, I’m joined by Katie Martin from Absolute Web Design for an honest and practical conversation around comparison, clarity and building a business that feels aligned.  Katie shares her journey through multiple crossroads over 16 years in business, from stepping out of the corporate world with two young children, to evolving from virtual assistance into marketing and web design, and more recently refining her business back into her true genius zone: websites.  What I loved most about this conversation is how real it feels. We talk about the moments in business where something needs to shift and how easy it can be to look sideways at what everyone else is doing. Katie shares a powerful reminder around comparison and confidence, and how coming back to your own version of success can create so much more clarity in business. In this episode we chat about: ✨ Navigating business crossroads and career pivots ✨ Why clarity often comes after action (not before it) ✨ Comparison and how to define success on your own terms ✨ Goals, habits and moving the needle with consistency ✨ The power of having the right people around you ✨ Networking with intention (and how to identify gaps in your network) ✨ Understanding your audience and customer journey ✨ Katie’s top tips for creating a website that looks good and converts  Katie also shares practical website advice for business owners including: ✔️ why strategy and planning come before design ✔️ how to get clear on who your website is speaking to ✔️ why structure and user experience matter ✔️ DIY websites vs investing in professional support ✔️ choosing the right website platform for your stage of business A favourite takeaway from this conversation:“People don’t just land on websites… they land on decisions.”  Such a powerful reminder that your website isn’t only about looking polished, it’s there to support your audience in taking the next step with confidence.  If you’re feeling in a season of growth, change or refinement in your business, or you’ve been putting your website in the “I’ll get to that later” basket - this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and encouragement. Resources mentioned: 📖 It’s Who You Know – Janine Garner 📖 Goal Digger Diary – My Goals Diary Connect with Katie Martin: Website: AbsolutewebdesignWebsite Design | Online Marketing | WordPress | Shopify | WIXLinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/katie-martin-web-designFacebook: Facebookfacebook.com/katie.absolutewebdesignInstagram: Instagraminstagram.com/k8livingthedream

    45 min
  3. Ep.26- When Life Forces a Crossroads with Sam Hearn

    May 25

    Ep.26- When Life Forces a Crossroads with Sam Hearn

    Sometimes life forces a crossroads you never asked for. A career changes.Business feels harder than it used to. Outside influences creep in and suddenly you’re navigating uncertainty you didn’t plan for. One thing that feels especially true right now is this: Life is uncertain. And in seasons like that, we’re often invited to reflect inwardly and focus on what we can control. That’s why I’m so excited to bring back Navigating Crossroads with this honest and insightful conversation with Sam Hearn. Before running her own Virtual Assistance and OBM business, Sam spent 17 years working in the aged care industry, working her way from the ground up into a management role. Then life shifted. Her industry changed. Her options felt limited. And she found herself facing an unexpected turning point that impacted not just her—but her whole family. A moment of asking: Where do I go from here? In this episode, Sam shares openly about navigating uncertainty, the emotional weight of change, and what it looked like to move through a season that felt completely out of her control. We talk about: navigating an unexpected career crossroadswhat it feels like when circumstances shift overnightmanaging uncertainty and pressure when others are affected tootrusting yourself when the path ahead isn’t clearmaking decisions from what you can controlbuilding a business that feels aligned and meaningfulOne of the biggest reminders from this conversation is:Even when life feels out of your control… you still have choice. Sometimes the crossroads we never wanted become the exact thing that helps us move toward something more aligned. If you’ve been navigating uncertainty in business or life lately, I hope this conversation feels grounding and reminds you that you’re not alone. Connect with Sam Hearn: Website: LegacylifestyleLegacy Lifestyle Blogsite: Legacylifestylelegacylifestyle.com.au/articles/f/from-controversy-to-a-humble-business-journey LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/sam-hearn Facebook: FacebookLegacy Lifestyle Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/legacylifestyle_sam

    26 min

  4. 01/28/2025

    Ep.25- Behind the Scenes of My Business Crossroads (and the One Question That Got Me Unstuck)

    Welcome to the first episode of Navigating Crossroads Season 3! 🎉 2024 brought me to the realisation that I was again in the midst of my very own 'crossroads' in my business - deliberating between two niches. This particular crossroads saw self-doubt and impostor syndrome arising again for me, and big questions about my path forward. In this raw and heartfelt episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I navigated this challenging phase, sharing the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and the one powerful question that sparked my clarity and reignited my purpose. Here's what you'll hear in this episode: The evolution of my business from résumé writing to career coaching and now business coaching. The struggles I faced trying to balance two niches and why it led to a standstill. The financial challenges of 2024 and the lessons they taught me. The lightbulb moment that came from a simple but profound question. How that question led to a clear vision for 2025 and beyond. If you’ve ever felt stuck, torn between two paths, or unsure of your next move, this episode will inspire you to find clarity and take aligned action. Links & Resources: Career Blueprint Program: A 3-month course to help you gain clarity in your career direction and confidence in yourself for just $97! Lessons I Learned from 2024 Connect with me: Website: www.careercreators.com.au Instagram: @sallywatsoncareercreators Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes like this!

    24 min

  5. 10/31/2024

    Ep.24- Blessings from Darkness with Jennifer Gill

    She knew she was put on this earth to do something more than being a wife and a mum. From feeling like she was living her husbands dream and having their business come completely crashing down, Jennifer was forced to face her reality. She had always been striving to work harder, to do more, achieve more and keep progressing. What Jennifer never realised was that she was keeping herself so busy, that she didn't have to face the darkness that lived within her -- until she was forced to. From having no choice but to face it, she dove deep, reconnected with her self and redirected her path forward.This dark reality Jennifer faced, she now calls this a blessing. Tune in to here Jennifer's crossroads story and learn from her wisdom. Join our FREE Create Your Career Blueprint Masterclass where we will show you how we help our clients to gain clarity in their career and confidence in themselves. Register for Masterclass here >>> https://bit.ly/blueprint-masterclass-2024 Connect with Jennifer Gill: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jenniferlyngill/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferlyngill80/ Email - mailto:jennifergill1980@gmail.com

    30 min

  6. 10/08/2024

    Ep.23 - What would you do even if you knew you would fail - with Time Management Coach, Dr. Natalie Barre

    What would you do, even if you knew you WOULD fail? You may have heard the question, 'What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?' But the question that really cemented Dr. Natalie Barre's pivot from her neuropsychology career was flipping this question on its head to expecting and accepting the failure. Natalie knows we don't do things perfectly, she knew that as humans we all face setbacks and will fail. So even in the face of these, what career path would she take, knowing that she will fail time and time again and keep getting up everyday and trying again regardless. Her answer to this question set her on her career pivot from the safety of her stable, well paying career. Tune in to learn more from Dr. Natalie Barre. Dr. Natalie Barre is a time management coach who helps working parents take control of their days so they can craft the life of their dreams. As a former neuropsychologist, Natalie is an expert in brain science and cognition, and uses this knowledge as the basis for her approach to time management, goal-setting, and self-care. She believes that work-life balance is attainable, and that we can choose our activities with intention and get the important work done without the hustle and burnout. When she’s not supporting hard-working humans to make real changes, she’s working in her graphic design business A Tactile Perception, spending time with her family, and eating chocolate.   Connect with Dr. Natalie Barre Website: https://liveanintentionallife.com.au/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/live.an.intentional.life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life/ Live an Intentional Life Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0G49fWTb2OrBIhT2mc9eAD?si=ea7b616fcc2143ce

    50 min

  7. 09/17/2024

    Ep.22- Combining Your Passions with Lauren Lee, Maths Teacher, Travel Blogger & Cash Flow Coach

    Who doesn't want more holidays? More travelling, adventures, new experiences and quality time with your family, your friends or your self. Meet Lauren Lee, the person that will help you make your travel dreams become a reality 🏝️ Lauren is a Travel and Cash Flow Coach where she helps families go from being stuck at home to exploring the world one holiday at a time. No, this has certainly not always been her career, Lauren studied Applied Science & Physics at University and went on to become a Senior High School Mathematics Teacher. She has knack and passion for money and mathematics just as much as she does for travelling. Tune in to learn how Lauren has combined her multiple passions to create her own career. Lauren is all about being super strategic with your finances so that you can enjoy your dream holiday(s) and create those priceless memories without the stress of going into debt.  Follow us on Socials LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/itslaurenjlee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslaurenjlee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.jess.73 Website: store.laurenjlee.com/10-day-budget-challenge

    55 min

  8. 09/02/2024

    Ep.21- From Pilot to Public Speaker with Captain Michelle Huntington

    After a dynamic career as an airline captain, Michelle Huntington discovered that the skills she mastered in the cockpit were the perfect launchpad for new adventures. Transitioning into the tech world, she became the Head of Operations at a startup, guiding it to self-sustainability with her leadership and strategic thinking. Now, Michelle is inspiring audiences around the globe with her thrilling stories from the skies, sharing the lessons she learned in the high-pressure environment of aviation. Michelle transforms her high-flying experiences into practical lessons, through her workshops on leadership, communication, critical thinking, and conflict resolution. Michelle empowers others to navigate their own journeys with confidence and creativity, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and success. Connect with Michelle Huntington: Website: https://www.michellehuntington.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-huntington/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories.with.michelle/ Podcast: Captain and the Clown on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vLWXpYbCcIalVnpeFnl3B?si=f4a39b3aac6341f4 Captain and the Clown on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/captain-and-the-clown-life-leadership-and-everything-else/id1673900988

    41 min
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Are feeling stuck, lost, confused - like you’re at a crossroads in either your career, life or business? This podcast is for you if you are looking to gain CLARITY in your career direction as well as learn some hacks to build or boost your confidence so that you can take the steps to make it happen. Time to Jump in the drivers’ seat of your life and let's take the first step together.

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