do you empower yourself?

I’ve been reflecting recently on how far I’ve come since the launch of Apiary Solutions back in 2022.  The aim of Apiary is to empower businesses and therefore empower people, but I wanted to take time to consider the empowerment for me.

You see I’ve been on my own journey of discovery.

After leaving the corporate world, I was in a tailspin, burnt out, confused and lacking any type of motivation.  All I wanted to do was sleep and disengage from the world.

Was I depressed?

Honestly yes, but I’ve experienced depression and anxiety for years so whilst my state may have been higher it wasn’t a ‘new’ thing for me.

My wonderful friends encouraged me to go networking even though at this point I hadn’t decided to launch the business it was something I was considering.  Their suggestion was to go and talk to people about my idea to understand whether there was the need for the business, so I did, I had nothing to lose but everything to gain.

The image below was captured of me at my first event by my now partner, Nate Lansdell Dip HE who is the owner of A Smile A Day Photography .  Whilst this image makes me sad it also empowers me to reflect on my journey.  Nate has a knack of capturing a person’s emotions and their soul and well… the image speaks for itself.

Fastfoward nearly 2 years and the empowerment I’ve given myself is epic – but what have I done to be able to adapt so much?

• I’ve taken time for myself
• I’ve had a Coach, the wonderful Claire Cahill
• I’ve developed myself with The Coaching Academy
• I’ve discovered what motivates me through Motivational Maps

What has this resulted in?

The business is successful, I’m on track to grow and develop.

• I’m more confident in myself and my abilities.
• I know me.
• I like me.
• I know my values and my expectations, and
• I am intention in surrounding myself with people who support, encourage and ‘get me’.

All of this knowledge and awareness that I’ve collated over the past 2 years, I’ve embraced and entwined them into my service delivery but what does that mean?
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As a HR PractitionerMy HR style is working in partnership with the business, it always has been and will be.  I work as part of the business whether its on an ad hoc basis or retainer.  I work with clients who are focused on growth and solution rather than negativity.  This empowers me to empower the business.

I work to find the solutions whilst considering the risk rather than being the ‘computer says no’ for those that remember the Little Britain series!
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Want to know more about HR?

As a Coach The clients I work with are primarily focussed on either leadership development or mindset.

• Leadership | Empowering individuals to be the leader they want to be and empowering them to get there!
• Mindset | Developing confidence, challenging imposter syndrome and develop a positive mindset

I am purposeful on the questions I ask with a view to getting the client to really consider and challenge themselves.
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Want to know more about coaching?

If you are interested in finding out more then please follow my page, connect with me, share your story and if you are wanting to know more about my services book a discovery call https://calendly.com/julie-1tx0