Katharina Benzing
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Integrated Self-Development for
Executives, Founders & (future) Solopreneurs
I'm Kat, your secret weapon & strategic partner
I'm passionate about mental & physical wellbeing, personal development, and solopreneurship:
- living and working with permissionless self-determination
- overcoming stressful life events & adversity through mind-body care
- and helping you unlock the massive potential of life-work transitions without wasting time
As a former Bay Area expat, Senior C-Suite Executive Business Partner and International Marketing MBA turned 6-figure solopreneur at 39 years old, I've been where you are.
Let's take bold, future-oriented action together!
What is a life-work transition all about?
In short: a life-work transition is the process of making a significant overall change: it's like hitting the reset button on your approach to life, aligning your work better with your personal values, passions, and desired future lifestyle. It's about pursuing work that gives you a sense of purpose and helps you integrate your work life into your personal life, not the other way around.
Whether it's changing careers, starting a one-person online business, or seeking a different work arrangement, the right approach to your life-work transition empowers you to make positive changes and lets you create a more fulfilling and balanced lifestyle over time.
Remember that exhilarating feeling when you toss your graduation cap into the air? Well, that was probably the beginning of your first real life-work transition! But we all know life in general is full of unexpected twists and turns, making life-work transitions a natural part of our personal and professional journeys. Most of us go through a transition every few years, whether simply through changes in our personal lives, in our careers, or even both at once. Each transition is unique and carries its own set of challenges and opportunities. The key is to embrace change, be open to new possibilities, and continuously adapt as you navigate them.
Now, does any of the following sound familiar to you?
It's no surprise that after a few years or even decades in the corporate world, many of us may find that our lives seem to run on autopilot, revolving around work that has a chokehold on our personal lives. We start feeling the toll on our mental and physical well-being, often resulting in burnout. The constant grind, the lack of fulfillment, and the longing for something more meaningful that is our own have become increasingly difficult to ignore. Or perhaps we come to the realization that relying solely on one job, where the risk of layoffs or age discrimination looms, is not the wisest approach long-term. And life in general has a way of shaking things up for us all by itself. It could be a major life event like a divorce or a relocation that serves as an unexpected wake-up call, urging us to reassess our path and embark on a new direction. It's at these pivotal moments that the "what-ifs" start swirling in our minds, teasing us with the possibility of a fresh start that encompasses both our personal and professional lives. If you're nodding your head in agreement, then it's time for action and a change.
Picture this: a permissionless self-employed life where work seamlessly integrates with your personal aspirations and desires, where you have the power to choose how you spend your precious time, where you spend it, and who you spend it with. Imagine waking up every day with a renewed sense of purpose, excited to pursue new challenges that align with your evolving interests and priorities - without the usual case of Monday morning dread.
And here's the truly exhilarating part: the digital era we live in has unlocked unparalleled opportunities for individuals like you and I. The creator and gig economy is only growing, offering great possibilities for those seeking to chart their own course and make an independent living off of it. Starting your own one-person online business has become not just a dream but an accessible reality for those willing to put in the effort and take a chance on themselves. The time has never been better to seize control, harness your skills and passions, unlock positive change, and create something uniquely yours.
Hence, my fellow traveler, if you're yearning for a life where work and personal fulfillment are possible, where you have the freedom to shape your own lifestyle, then stop procrastinating – let's explore what makes sense for you together!
So...where the heck do we start?
By challenging the status quo, adapting your old business belief systems to a new digital era, and creating with an integrated "life first -work second "mindset from the start, we can build your sustainable, healthy lifestyle faster and in a way that truly makes sense in the long run.
Imagine eventually breaking free from the daily corporate grind to pursue something that actually lights you up and doesn't make you feel dreadful every Monday morning? It's time to take control, get organized, and create an integrated life that keeps you healthy and excites you!
And guess what: it is never too late to start either! Looking right at you, fellow millenial mid-lifer...let's redefine success on our terms and create the life we truly deserve!