5. Follow Your North Star and Do What You Love with Claire Protheroe

Welcome to the show Claire Protheroe! Claire is the Co-Founder of Forge10x, which helps business owners/entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs (those trapped in the corporate environment) align themselves to work that uses their natural strengths and talents. The Science of FLOW is the cornerstone of her work. She believes that everyone has the right to do work that is meaningful and uses their real strengths. Claire has a passion for helping people be more realigned with their natural strengths and manage their relationship to work. She tends to meet people at a crossroads in their work lives. She helps them find a more peaceful frame of mind, to feel more in line, and more connected to self. Claire wants people to enjoy their lives and their work before it becomes a chore. Have you ever felt trapped in your job but didn’t know how to get out? Listen as Claire talks about the tools she had developed that will help you figure out what gives you meaning and how to have freedom and flexibility in your life, and how to be happy and enjoy what you do. She has been working and studying in this area for the last 20 years. You won’t want to miss the fantastic information she has discovered. In This Episode: [01:06] Welcome to the show, Claire![01:14] Claire tells us a little about her background and business.[04:30] She developed some tools in school to help people understand what they are good at.[07:45] Claire breaks down what she does and how she helps people understand their strengths.[08:38] When did you first know that you wanted to be an entrepreneur?[11:02] Freedom and finding meaning were significant drivers for owning her business.[13:35] Claire shares some of the best experiences she has had over the years.[17:46] How do you focus in on your intuitions so you can get that feeling when you have lost that connection?[23:52] Her ideal lifestyle is to move to the ocean and work when she wants to work and have her freedom.[29:35] Looking back, what moment in your life was the highlight or had the most meaning to you? [34:43] Claire’s tip for the listeners is to understand what your natural strengths are and what feeds your energy. Understanding you’re frustration levels and when they occur. Find mentors that you connect with. Links and Resources Business Bravery Business Bravery on Facebook Business Bravery on Linkedin Business Bravery Mastermind Kathryn Porritt Kathryn on Linkedin Kathryn on Twitter Kathryn on Facebook Kathryn on Instagram To Find Claire LinkedIn Websites Forge10x on Facebook | Instagram The Maverick Accelerator on Facebook