I just finished Day 2 of The Limitless Entrepreneur Retreat by mastermind coach and podcast host Melyssa Griffin. I accomplished this after a Zoom meeting and in between crocheting earsavers.
I am on this short course not because I want to launch my own coaching business, but because I want to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. I already have a Human Nature online store (yes, please support my small biz!), and right now, I am busy with my freelance writing job.
After the enhanced community quarantine period, I am planning to return to the workforce. I cannot do so without knowing what I can offer to my employer and how I can apply my entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in my career. This is why I am attending webinars, completing courses such as this one, listening to podcast, and taking ownership of my volunteer work for Earsavers for Lifesavers while on quarantine. Every aspect of my life leads to this shift in mindset which I hope can push me to achieve greater things and maximize my potential.
Here are my answers to some of the questions Melyssa asked on Day 2:
What struggle or problem will you focus on solving for your audience? Alternatively, what desire or longing will you help them achieve?
Remember, aim for something they need help with *right now* and that is essential for them. This will help you offer them what they need, exactly when they need it the most.
I have writing and communication skills which can benefit my employer
I am able to creatively pivot during difficult situations. An example of this would be my task to make earsavers for frontliners while on quarantine.
This has further strengthened my desire to get involved with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Who’s the ideal client for this offer? What’s the outcome or transformation your future clients will experience after purchasing your products or services?
Describe what their life is like before working with you and what it looks like afterwards. What has changed? How has their life improved? How do they feel now that their problem is solved / their desire is fulfilled?
I want to make my employer or supervisor feel that they can trust me to communicate their message to their target audience through my output.
I will do so by practicing empathy. This will let me know how my client actually feels and let me produce more effective output for them.
Which format would fit your offer the most?
There are quite a few online options you can select from, such as one-on-one services, group services, online courses, e-books, templates, workbooks, and more. If you let your intuition guide you here, which format sounds the most enjoyable to you? Also, which format works best for the content or information you’d like to sell?
I still prefer to work in a traditional 9 to 5 job for a corporate or SME setting. A social enterprise, startup, or education company will also be suitable for my work ethic and thinking process.
I enjoy writing blog posts, articles, researching on market trends, CSR practices, and watching webinars to learn from industry experts in real time.
I can also multitask. I am able to balance work with volunteer work.
This course has enabled me to pinpoint my communication skills as my top employable feature. I know that getting employed after the lockdown will be challenging, but I know that it is possible through technology and design thinking.
I also realized that my passion for volunteerism is an asset. I can help my employer serve their community while realizing the corporate values of our company. This will also fuel my personal life as I find joy in serving others and those in need.
I have faith in myself now, even amidst this pandemic!