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The Classy Career Girl Podcast


Welcome to The Classy Career Girl Podcast, hosted by Anna Runyan, founder and CEO of Classy Career Girl, named by Forbes as one of the top 35 most influential career sites of 2014. On this podcast, you’ll find a variety of training sessions, expert interviews, behind the scenes audios, action reports, inspiring success stories from our members, presentations I have given as well as audios that I record originally just for this podcast.

Mar 21, 2024

Brie's Background

  • Career Coach & HR Consultant: Brie helps people with job searches, resume updates, and interview preparation. She has 15 years of experience in human resources.
  • Passionate & Experienced: Brie's passion for career coaching shines through. She loves helping individuals gain confidence and pursue their dream careers.
  • Family-Oriented Entrepreneur: As a mom of three, Brie enjoys the flexibility of entrepreneurship which allows her to support her family, especially her son with a rare genetic diagnosis.

Challenges and Solutions

  • Time Management and Structure: Initially, Brie struggled to balance work and home life as a new entrepreneur. The certification program helped her create a structure for her week, setting non-negotiable work time and clarifying priorities.
  • Importance of Certification: The program provided her with the framework and credentials to enhance her credibility as a career coach, boosting her confidence in working with both individual clients and corporate partners.

Wins and Transformation

  • Clearer Offers = Faster Results: Brie's focus narrowed, enabling quick client results. Her success with a client who had been job hunting for 10 months demonstrates her skills.
  • Partnerships and Giving Back: Brie is using her HR skills to partner with other entrepreneurs and mentoring small business owners. She's passionate about helping special needs parents, offering them resources and community.
  • Investment Mindset: She shifted her perspective on the certification program from an expense to a worthwhile investment that quickly pays for itself.

Where to Find Brie:

Key Takeaways

  • Coaching Certification Benefits: Even experienced professionals can benefit from structured training to enhance their business practices and provide additional value to clients.
  • Focus and Clarity: Clear offers and target audiences lead to faster client success and increased confidence.
  • Passion Projects Matter: Use your personal experiences and passions to expand your services and find fulfillment as an entrepreneur.

If you're ready to turn your passion for helping people find career joy into a thriving coaching business attend my free training, The Career Coach Start-Up Kit: https://www.classycareergirl.com/coachwebinar/