“We can always make more money. We can never make more time.” – Skye Barbour
What is the freedom block affecting your business’s success right now? In this episode, Skye Barbour joins the show to talk about her decision to abandon her corporate career in order to pursue freedom – specifically, more flexibility and time. She breaks down the four freedom blocks and how they might be holding you back from achieving success in your business and life. Skye stresses how to uncover the block that is impacting your business and create systems to continue moving forward. Tap into the latest tips for achieving the freedom you’re looking for!
Skye Barbour is a leadership Coach, Best-selling author, Business Podcaster, Farmer’s wife, and Mummy to 2 boys. Since 2018 she has been on a mission to evolve female leaders, helping them align and leverage their time, team, and talent. After working in corporate management for 15 years and hitting burnout she ended up in the hospital. 5 months pregnant with no turning back she took the plunge and quit, starting up Skye Barbour LTD. Since then, she has helped hundreds of ambitious women scale their businesses while leading a life they love.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 – 08:03] Quitting Corporate Career to Pursue Freedom
• Skye discloses why she decided to leave her corporate career to pursue freedom
- Being a great mommy vs earning a lot of money
- How her confidence was knocked when she experienced a low point in her career
• The four freedom blocks and how you can remove them to achieve the freedom you’re looking for
[08:04 – 16:00] How to Set Boundaries and Know When Starting a New Career
• How Skye realized she needed to start her own business after she became pregnant
- Creating a safety net and experimenting before starting her business
• How setting a deadline helped Skye feel more confident in making the decision to leave her job
• It’s important to test ideas and not invest too much into something that may not work
[16:01 – 23:07] Find Your Calling and Start Living It
• Be aware of where you are spending your time and how to prioritize your tasks
Having a vision for your business and breaking it down into strategically important results
• Why you should find a coach or mentor who will help you feel worthy and confident in your skills
• Stop paying attention to what others think of you
[23:08 – 30:48] How to Overcome the Freedom Blocks
• Skye shares what the four freedom blocks are
Responsibility, critical, independence, and busy blocks
• Building systems and getting the right support are key to removing the freedom blocks
• The importance of having a practical plan in place and recognizing one’s leadership style
[30:49 – 38:46] Wrapping Up!
• How to reduce the leadership blocks that are holding you back
• You can achieve anything you desire by taking the small steps necessary
Connect with Skye:
Website: www.skyebarbour.com
Instagram: @skye_barbour
Facebook: The Leader’s Way
Links & Resources:
Full Freedom for Entrepreneurs
Key Quotes:
“You’ve got to be prepared to trust yourself, evolve, and grow each day because if you look for perfection, you won’t move.” – Skye Barbour
“You need to be aware of your unconscious leadership style so that you can reduce those freedom blocks and allow you to put the things in place.” – Skye Barbour
