In this episode of Career Interrupted, I share the raw truth about my breaking point and how I turned 20 years of ‘soft skills’ into a high-demand business. If you’ve ever felt like your skills weren’t ‘tangible’ enough to build a freelance career, this story is for you.”
Why the “Integrator” is the Secret Weapon of Every Successful Founder
We often hear about the Visionaly, the founder-owner with the big ideas and the sparkling energy BUT a vision without an Integrator is just chaos. Fern’s journey from a burnt-out Executive Assistant to a sought-after Founder Associate proves that the skills many women take for granted.Orgnising the “moving pieces,” managing the mental load, and seeing the big picture, are actually the most valuable assets in the modern business world.
In this deep dive, I join host Joy Foster to discuss how I got a full time corporate income while working part-time hours, all while navigating the challenges of being a single parent.
Learn about the launch of my EA Accelerator, a program designed to bridge the gap between traditional administrative work and high-level operations. Whether you are looking to upskill your own team or transition into a flexible, high-earning role yourself, this “doable” philosophy offers a roadmap to success that prioritises both professional excellence and personal well-being.
Connect with me here http://www.linkedin.com/in/fernfuller
Check out my business page : https://www.linkedin.com/company/fern-fuller-services/
A full time salary on part time hours: Billing £77k working 20-25 hours per week
Four years ago, Fern Fuller was juggling it all – a single mum with a full-time job as an Executive Assistant, COVID-induced home-schooling chaos, and the curveball that is perimenopause.
Cue a moment of complete exhaustion that saw Fern sliding down the wall of her home office thinking, “I just can’t do this anymore.” Fern knew something had to change… then she found TechPixies.
Tune in and discover how, in just 4 years, Fern has:
- ⭐ Swapped a full-time salary for an income of £77k working 20-25 hours per week.
- ⭐ Worked with 25+ female founders
- ⭐ Built a client base of companies turning over £250k–£5 million
- ⭐ Created the work-life balance every parent dreams of.
Fern has used her TechPixies training to not only launch her dream business but also create a course that helps other women increase their earning power and level up their skillset, whether they’re a VA, PA, freelance admin professional or would love to become one.
🕒 Here’s what to listen out for:
- 0:00 – The moment Fern hit breaking point.
- 5:54 – Fern’s greatest fear after leaving her job.
- 6:40 – Realizing the massive value of “Soft Skills”
- 8:47 – “Imagine if it does all work out.”
- 10:13 – Why is Fern launching her EA Accelerator?
- 13:45 – Why Integrators are leaders.
- 17:54 – Fern’s Motto: “What if it actually works out?”
🚀 Take the Next Step
So, if you’re reading this thinking “I want what Fern has,” take a listen and then check out Fern’s website for heaps more resources and start dates of her next course.
🎤✨ https://techpixies.com/podcast for details of links to the resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.techpixies.com/episode281
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