Caroline Ouwerkerk, a leadership and career coach specializing in the social impact space. After working in the higher education sector, Caroline decided to pursue her passion for coaching and helping others through her leadership and career coaching business.

During this conversation, Caroline shares how her background in higher education and leadership development led her to start her own coaching business, focusing on helping individuals make meaningful career transitions and become effective leaders.

Caroline also shared her insights on the power of collaborations, her experiences building the Impact Leaders Incubator, and how creating flexibility in her work has allowed her to balance entrepreneurship with family life.

Links

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineouwerkerk/
• Website: https://www.carolineouwerkerk.com/

Lindsey Caplan is the Founder of The Gathering Effect, her consulting firm that helps organizations design impactful gatherings and change programs. During our conversation, reflects on her transition from an internal learning and development leader to a business owner, sharing how a spark of inspiration in 2017 led to her entrepreneurial journey. She breaks down the process of identifying her niche and offers valuable insights into business model design for consultants. Finally, Lindsey also shared her insights on the importance of clarity in communication and building a business that aligns with one’s strengths.

Links:

• Website: https://www.gatheringeffect.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycaplan

Jessica Wan is an Executive and Leadership Coach, and host of the Ampersand Manifesto Podcast. After starting her career in the arts and working in marketing roles at technology companies, Jessica decided to pursue her interest in coaching and building her own executive coaching practice.

During this conversation, Jessica shared how her background in marketing and leadership paved the way for her coaching practice, and how she validated her new business idea using principles from lean startup and product design. Jessica also shared her insights on building a diverse client base, the importance of aligning with your values, and her approach to patience and resilience as an entrepreneur.

Links

• Website: https://www.jessicawan.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamwan/
• Podcast: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-ampersand-manifesto-multi-4820144