Episode 74
The OG of Career Change: From Accountant to Mindfulness Consultant, Plus a 10-Min Meditation for Job-Hunters - with Ilana Kosakiewicz (Ep 74)
Today, Ilana Kozakiewicz is a Kinesiologist, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Mindfulness Consultant. But until 2016, Ilana had over a decade of work as an accountant, working for large energy corporations.
It sounds like a massive career transition, so I invited Ilana to share with us why and how she did it. I'm so glad she said yes. It's great for those in career transition or actively planning their next career steps to learn from professionals who have done significant career changes themselves.
About our guest, Ilana Kosakiewicz:
Ilana Kosakiewicz one of Australia’s leading kinesiologists, energy coaches, and yoga and meditation teachers. She is a wholefood lover, an entrepreneur with a past life spent working in the corporate world as a CPA accountant.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
- 06:09 - How Ilana chose accounting.
- 09:03 - What made Ilana reach a tipping point?
- 13:25 - How did Ilana transition from corporate to being business owner?
- 22:53 - How to transition slowly between your corporate job into a new career or own business.
- 29:45 - What is kinesiology?
- 34:35 - The importance of wellbeing for corporate professionals.
- 36:56 - The stress of being in survival mode.
- 38:59 - Find our own practice: Steps you can take to incorporate wellbeing into your life.
- 48:03 - A 10-minute meditation exercise.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- My interview on Ilana’s Podcast, The Energy Shift: Manage Your Energy Levels Whilst Job Hunting Or Working From Home With Renata Bernarde.
- Learn more about the Job Hunting Made Simple Program
- Reset Your Career: Online Short Course and Action Plan
- Ilana's recommended business networking groups:
- She Will Shine (Australian)
- Bayside Women in Business (Melbourne Bayside)
- Angela Henderson’s page
- Renata's recommended business networking groups:
- Financial Literacy for Business Owners (US-based)
- The Lady Startup Lounge
- Renata recommends business course B-School
- Monash Generator Programs
About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.
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