Episode 168 – A Tool to Optimize How You Spend Your Time as an Independent Consultant

In this episode, Ashley Ryall, founder of UntapSocial, shares her transformative experience of overcoming burnout by taking a sabbatical. Discover how a 490-mile hike along the Camino de Santiago redefined her business and ignited new ways of being of service to her clients.

Ashley dives deep into the challenges independent consultants face when it comes to taking time off, the importance of planning, and the surprising lessons gained from stepping away. Whether you’re an IC feeling stagnated, overloaded, or simply curious about the power of a sabbatical, this episode is packed with invaluable insights for redefining your business and life.

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - Introduction to Ashley Ryall and Untapped Social
01:52 - Why Take a Sabbatical as an Independent Consultant?
04:10 - The Planning and Preparation for a Sabbatical
07:35 - Managing Client Expectations and Hiring Support
10:48 - The Camino de Santiago Experience: Overcoming Burnout
15:21 - Returning from Sabbatical: Reassessing Career and Business
17:05 - Applying New Perspectives to Business Goals
20:14 - The Importance of Emotional and Energetic Space
23:45 - Designing Work Around Life: Flexibility and Freedom
27:38 - Ashley's Advice for Freelancers and ICs
31:05 - Where to Connect with Ashley Ryall

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