Owning Your Worth: How I’m Building a Six-Figure Career Coaching Business While Leading in Corporate

What’s your time worth? If you’re not asking yourself that question, you’re probably leaving money — and opportunities — on the table. For years, I’ve been navigating the dual roles of a corporate leader and a high-impact career coach. The secret to doing both successfully? Knowing my value and making every minute count.

Balancing Two Worlds: From Corporate Leader to High-Ticket Career Strategist

My journey hasn’t been about choosing one path over the other; it’s been about creating synergy between my corporate career and my passion for coaching. As a corporate leader, I’m in the trenches daily — leading teams, driving strategy, and managing complex transformations. These experiences sharpen my skills, inform my coaching, and provide a real-time laboratory for leadership and career development.

Simultaneously, I’ve built Career Nomad from the ground up, empowering high-achieving professionals to take control of their careers and make strategic pivots that maximize their potential and income. Today, I confidently charge premium rates for my coaching services because I know the results I deliver. Clients see the impact in their careers — whether it’s negotiating higher salaries, pivoting into new industries, or crafting personal brands that open doors.

The Mindset Shift: Embracing My Value as a Dual-Role Professional

How did I create this balance and make both careers thrive? By understanding that my time, knowledge, and experience have immense value — both in corporate settings and in my coaching practice. It’s not just about years on the job; it’s about the unique insights and strategies I bring to the table. Here’s what transformed my approach:

• 💰 I set my rates with confidence — Because I see the transformation my coaching brings to clients. I’ve seen how others charge unapologetically for their expertise, so why shouldn’t I?

• 🖊️ I share my insights across both worlds — Writing, speaking, and engaging with audiences in both my corporate and coaching spaces. I’ve seen colleagues become thought leaders, and I realized my experience is just as powerful.

• 🛠️ I negotiate with clarity and strength — Whether it’s a corporate deal or a coaching contract, I know what I bring to the table and I’m not afraid to ask for what I’m worth.

If you’re reading this, consider me a part of your career inner circle. I share what I know to challenge and inspire you because I wish I had someone to do the same for me when I was deep in the trenches of climbing the corporate ladder.

The Power of Your Career Inner Circle: Leveraging Relationships in Both Arenas

Here’s what I’ve learned: the most valuable exposure comes from those who know your potential and push you to leverage it. In my corporate role, I’m surrounded by leaders who are constantly innovating and driving change. In my coaching practice, I connect with clients who are ready to challenge themselves and redefine their careers. This balance keeps me sharp, motivated, and always growing. And that’s the kind of circle I build for my clients.

Pro tip: Don’t be misled by those who speak “for free.” Many of them have companies covering their expenses while they promote their corporate brands. For those of us balancing entrepreneurship and corporate careers, it’s crucial to own our expertise, charge for our time, and never feel guilty about it. Early on, some thought I was “bold” or even “crazy” for charging premium rates. Now, those same voices see the strategy behind knowing and owning my worth.

What Companies Value: Content, Impact, and Authenticity

The organizations that hire me as a consultant, speaker, or coach don’t care about how many stages I’ve been on — they care about the content and value I deliver, whether it’s through a LinkedIn post, a workshop, or a leadership session. They want unique insights tailored to their challenges, and I provide that in every engagement.

Blueprint for Success: Making Both Careers Work for You

Balancing a corporate job and a coaching business isn’t easy, but it is possible — and incredibly rewarding. Here’s how I make it work:

1. Align Your Corporate and Coaching Goals — Make sure your work in both spaces complements and strengthens each other. Use your corporate role to fuel your coaching content and vice versa.

2. Build a Strong Inner Circle in Both Worlds — Network with purpose in both spaces, aligning yourself with people who see your value and challenge you to grow.

3. Know Your Worth and Charge for It — In both roles, be clear about the value you bring. Articulate it, demonstrate it, and always negotiate from a place of strength.

Why Not You? It’s Time to Pivot with Purpose

You’ve seen me balance the demands of a corporate career while building Career Nomad into a thriving coaching business. I’m here to tell you — you can do it too. Many have joined me in redefining their careers, leveraging their current roles to build something new, and maximizing their potential. Your next pivot could be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

Let’s stop second-guessing and start strategizing. You can have it all — impact in your corporate role and a high-ticket business on the side. And I’m here to help you make that happen.

— Knows Her Worth, Adds Tax, and Empowers Others to Do the Same

Ready to balance your career like a pro and make a strategic pivot that maximizes your impact and income? Connect with Career Nomad today, and let’s build a strategy that makes your experience your greatest asset. After all, your time is valuable — let’s make it work for you, in every way possible.