Welcome to another episode filled with inspiration and personal growth on "Finding Your Direction!" In this episode, host Emma is joined by Barbara Lynch, who transformed her 13-year career in business banking into owning a thriving online gift business and a shop in her local village. Join us as we delve into Barbara's remarkable journey, brimming with insights, inspiration, and practical advice to help you discover your own path to success. In this episode, Emma and Barbara talk about the following: Uncovering the Drive: Barbara reveals her reasons and motivations for deciding to change her career, and how her desire to pursue her passion fueled her transformation. Navigating New Territory: Discover how Barbara embarked on her entrepreneurial journey, where she sought support and the invaluable resources that helped her navigate the unfamiliar waters of starting a business. Building Confidence, One Step at a Time: Barbara shares the strategies and mindset shifts that allowed her to develop confidence and maintain consistency throughout her career transition, even in the face of challenges. Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Barbara's experience and wisdom shine through as she provides valuable advice and actionable steps for listeners who have a business idea but are unsure about taking the next leap. About Barbara Lynch: Barbara Lynch, a former business banker, embarked on a career transition journey that led her to transform her hobby and passion for gift and homeware shopping into a thriving online business and a recently opened shop in her local village. As a mother of four, Barbara shares how she dedicated time to self-reflection and personal development, enabling her to step out of her comfort zone and launch her business from her kitchen table during the pandemic. Connect with Barbara: Website: https://foursisters.ie/ Instagram About Emma: Emma Lynch is a career and life transition coach and positive psychology practitioner. Emma’s passion is supporting individuals through 1-1 coaching to find the clarity, direction, and goals they need to flourish in their careers and life. Connect with Emma on her socials: Facebook LinkedIn Website: theoptimalperformancecoach.com Book a short chemistry call to find out here. Sign up to our bi-monthly newsletter here:.