Turning a passion into a new career and setting up a business: Debbi Baron
Often what clients initially present in coaching isn't what needs to be explored, but this has to be their realisation in their own time.
Debbi was recommended to me by an associate who used to work with her. She had had a long career working in Architecture and Design. Living between two countries, England and France, with one home in each but her heart in France, and having been made redundant, she was at a life as well as career crossroads.
We explored her transferable skills - she had many - and how she could utilise these outside of architecture and design, as she was frustrated with the politics of big companies and, in her mid 50s, was experiencing some ageism.
It became clear to me quite early on that she had an entrepreneurial spirit and the tenacity and passion to make her own business happen, and whilst financial security was important to her, she would be able to overcome any concerns about not having a monthly salary.
I remember the moment when she lit up and shared what she was really passionate about - cheese! It was an 'aha' moment as we call it in career coaching and she admitted to herself that she didn't want to work for big companies and play politics at all any more - that was a 'should' - but to set up her own company doing specialist holidays around the cheese regions in France, in Debbi's words, 'an intimate culinary tour company focusing on regional French cheeses'. I helped her to shape her initial idea and then she went off and got on with making it happen and moved to France for her heart and her business: www.domains-terroires.com
'Rachel helped me to decide what would really make me happy in the second half of my career, confront the fears and put a plan in place to make it happen. One year in the making, centred around my passionate interest in cheese, I credit Energise for kick starting the realisation.'
Debbi Baron
About us
My name is Rachel Brushfield and I specialise in career change. I have over 23 years' experience and I set up Energise in 1997.
Energise will help you make a smooth transition to a new career and realise your potential. We have the experience, knowledge and resources to support you towards a rewarding future.
We will help you explore and clarify your options, opening up new perspectives and opportunities and support you in making the most of your talents.
Our creative, inspiring but deeply practical approach will help you move forwards with confidence no matter what the challenges you face.
Energise supports people to get the best from themselves, identifying their talents and giving them the vision, confidence and energy to create a fulfilling and prosperous future for themselves.
Energise has helped hundreds of people from all walks of life find career success and create a more rewarding way of life.
For a free report on career change click on this link:
Click on this link to find out more about the Energise career change e course:
If you want career change support, but prefer face to face, we also do career coaching. Coaching can also take place on the telephone, so distance is no object to us working together. Click on the relevant link below to find out more:
Energise client testimonials
Don't forget, if you have any specific questions about your career crossroads, or want to discuss which career change service will suit your needs and budget best, do call us on 07973 911137 or e mail us at [email protected] - we'd be happy to answer them. Thanks! 
Rachel Brushfield, Director Energise - liberate your talent The Talent Liberation Company
T + 44 (0) 845 22 55 010
M +44 (0) 7973 911137
Web sites:
