Meet Brie Johnson: From HR Expert to Passion-Driven Career Coach

The Classy Career Girl Podcast

Brie's Background

• Career Coach & HR Consultant: Brie helps people with job searches, resume updates, and interview preparation. She has 15 years of experience in human resources.
• Passionate & Experienced: Brie's passion for career coaching shines through. She loves helping individuals gain confidence and pursue their dream careers.
• Family-Oriented Entrepreneur: As a mom of three, Brie enjoys the flexibility of entrepreneurship which allows her to support her family, especially her son with a rare genetic diagnosis.

Challenges and Solutions

• Time Management and Structure: Initially, Brie struggled to balance work and home life as a new entrepreneur. The certification program helped her create a structure for her week, setting non-negotiable work time and clarifying priorities.
• Importance of Certification: The program provided her with the framework and credentials to enhance her credibility as a career coach, boosting her confidence in working with both individual clients and corporate partners.

Wins and Transformation

• Clearer Offers = Faster Results: Brie's focus narrowed, enabling quick client results. Her success with a client who had been job hunting for 10 months demonstrates her skills.
• Partnerships and Giving Back: Brie is using her HR skills to partner with other entrepreneurs and mentoring small business owners. She's passionate about helping special needs parents, offering them resources and community.
• Investment Mindset: She shifted her perspective on the certification program from an expense to a worthwhile investment that quickly pays for itself.

Where to Find Brie:

• Instagram: @bcj_insights
• LinkedIn: Brianna Johnson

Key Takeaways

• Coaching Certification Benefits: Even experienced professionals can benefit from structured training to enhance their business practices and provide additional value to clients.
• Focus and Clarity: Clear offers and target audiences lead to faster client success and increased confidence.
• Passion Projects Matter: Use your personal experiences and passions to expand your services and find fulfillment as an entrepreneur.

If you're ready to turn your passion for helping people find career joy into a thriving coaching business attend my free training, The Career Coach Start-Up Kit: https://www.classycareergirl.com/coachwebinar/