"The best business decision I have ever made."
10 years ago, I began my journey as an entrepreneur. Previously I had worked in network
administration, software development and IT security, but I was ready for a
change. I slowly started to work on the business side of IT as a business
analyst and process expert. I really enjoyed working in these roles, but I
still wanted more. I was inspired to become an IT entrepreneur. Together with
my partner, I started my own digital marketing and SEO Agency, but trying to break into the industry was tough. I learned
that embarking on an entrepreneurial dream was not as simple as I thought,
especially as I still had a very technical mindset and lacked the necessary
leadership skills, despite being a business and process analyst for 6 years. I
realized that if I was going to succeed in business, I needed a mentor, someone
to guide me and help me on my journey.
As I was
trying to get my business off the ground, I found it challenging to be a
leader, as I was used to doing hands-on tasks in IT. I also found that as I
began to focus on leading my business to success, some of the business
processes became tedious and demotivating, as I wasn’t as busy in the sense that I
was used to, after working in IT for so long. I began feeling disengaged with
my business which was impacting on my productivity.
When I
finally got a mentor, my productivity levels increased, as I now had someone there
to hold me accountable. My mentor was Rob Livingstone, the former CIO of Ricoh
Australia, and current Principal of Livingstone Advisory. Partaking in a mentorship gave me many opportunities for both
personal and professional development. After connecting with Rob, not only did
I begin to excel in my business, but I also began really enjoying running my
own business.
There are
many benefits to having a mentor. Some of the most successful people in the
world had mentors, including Oprah Winfrey and Facebook creator Mark
Zuckerburg, and without their mentors, they might not have had the same level
of success.
As a business
owner, having a mentor was a necessity. I found being in a leadership position
challenging, and out of my comfort zone. However, Rob helped me develop
leadership skills, and showcase strengths that I didn’t even know I had. With
his help, my passion for business grew and I began to manage my business more
effectively. For the first time, I was excited about going out on my own, as I
finally had the confidence to believe in myself and my abilities.
Not only did
Rob provide me with professional advice, but he also became my trusted advisor.
I was able to share my ideas and problems with him. As he had already achieved
the success that I aspire for, I knew that the advice he gave me would be
beneficial to myself and my business.
Seeking out a
mentor was the best business decision I have ever made. Olga Ramos now runs a successful
digital marketing agency (Digital Presence) that spans the globe. She says: "We are continuously expanding
every year, and I know that without the support and guidance of my mentor, I
would have never had the confidence or knowledge to make my business succeed."
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