Career Conversations with Maya Lombarts

01/01/2024 18 min Episodio 343
Career Conversations with Maya Lombarts

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Maya Lombarts is a social introvert from Belgium. She's been living in a very extroverted culture in Cusco, Peru for seven years, where she's a professional singer, an operations manager, and a Functional Medicine Health Coach. Using her Belgian structured side and her Peruvian flexible side, she's a Left-Brained Sidekick for Creative Entrepreneurs as she helps them find structure in their business and balance in their life.Social media linksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayalombarts/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mayalombartsPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zJUm9qs5FvVXEYye5t4itLink to websitewww.mayalombarts.comPrimary topic: Introduction and Definition of Introversion- Definition of introversion as explained by Maya Lombarts- Personal experiences of introversion and energy levels- Comparison of introversion to extroversionPrimary topic: Maya Lombarts' Work- Description of Maya's work as a virtual assistant and coach- Focus on helping creative entrepreneurs and improving work-life balance- Integration of management and coaching backgroundsPrimary topic: Combining Different Roles- Misconceptions about Maya's work and finding a suitable label- Transition from corporate life to starting her own business- Combination of different skills and backgroundsPrimary topic: Setting Boundaries and Balancing Work- Importance of setting boundaries in managing energy levels- Use of specific communication channels and time blocks- Working across different time zones and managing client expectationsPrimary topic: Regular Practices for Business Improvement- Staying curious and continuously learning new systems and tools- Personalizing the approach to clients and avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach- Balancing productivity with energy levels and using coaching skillsPrimary topic: Importance of Recharging- Favorite way of recharging: foot bath with Epsom salts and journaling- Benefits of writing it all out as a form of processing emotions- Early experiences with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue shaping the need for energy managementPrimary topic: Working Hours and Routines- Average daily work hours of 4-6 hours- Flexibility in working hours and adapting to personal energy levels- Transition from an earlier morning routine to a later start time- Balancing introversion in an extroverted culture