Leaving Corporate and Becoming a Coach | Emily Button Lynham

In this episode, Claudia interviews Emily Button-Lynham, a business owner and coach specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Emily shares her career journey from a corporate background at American Express to becoming self-employed and running her own coaching business. She discusses the importance of self-discovery, the transition to coaching, and the insights gained from her coaching experience.

Emily also highlights her work with organizations to drive cultural change and improve DEI initiatives. The conversation touches on the challenges of navigating self-employment, adapting business models, and the future of work in a rapidly changing environment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:10 Emily's Career Journey and Evolution

09:16 Becoming a Coach and Shifting to Self-Employment

13:23 Empowering Leaders and Driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

17:15 Navigating the Transition to Self-Employment

23:09 Adapting and Evolving in Business and Career

28:05 Embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Leadership

30:55 Future Trends in the Workplace

35:44 Recommended Podcasts and Conclusion

Keywords

career journey, leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion, success, career pivots, DEI, people-first culture, hybrid work, leadership development