{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S6 E2. Selling up is hard to do. What comes next? With business strategist, Dawn Bloomer","description":"Studies suggest that selling your business or retiring early do not necessarily make someone happier. Dawn Bloomer, a former veterinarian turned strategic advisor, knows this all too well.&amp;nbsp; Dawn guides us through her journey after selling her successful practice and finding herself adrift \u2013 she hadn\u2019t planned what to do next! She chats to Mark and Becky about the importance of exit plans and considering \u2018what comes next\u2019. They talk about the accountability and logistics often over-looked in any move, and the toxic \u2018workaholic\u2019 culture that still exists despite its known impact on our wellbeing. Dawn prefers to look at work-life balance as \u2018integration\u2019. This is a great episode for anyone looking to climb the career ladder, but who\u2019s worried about the sacrifices they think are needed; those planning for an exit; and managers who need to better understand the implications of their teams returning after maternity, sickness or other forms of leave.&amp;nbsp; GET IN TOUCH! We would love to hear your thoughts on today\u2019s episode, email us at podcasts@larking-gowen.co.uk. &amp;nbsp;We\u2019d also love it if you could rate us 5 STARS on Apple Podcasts or Spotify; &amp;nbsp;this really helps people find us! You can also watch us on YouTube! Click here You can find all of the Leadership &amp;amp; Life Chat episodes here Show notes Contact Dawn -&amp;nbsp;www.productivepressure.com Linkedin Larking Gowen Corporate Transactions Books Transitions (40th Anniversary): Making Sense of Life's Changes - \u2013 William &amp;amp; Sue Susan Bridges The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level \u2013 Gay Hendricks Reinventing Yourself \u2013 Steve Chandler \u2013 get the audio-book! Thank you to our sponsors Larking Gowen, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors \u2013 check out their website to see how they could help your business www.larking-gowen.co.uk \u00a9 Larking Gowen LLP ","author_name":"Leadership &amp; Life Chat","author_url":"https:\/\/www.larking-gowen.co.uk\/LLC","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/28616908\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/163724853"}