Episode Description
What does it take to be a solopreneur in the industry of service professionals?
Join host Venkat G and coach Raj Dharmaraj as they talk about what you need to do to be a successful solopreneur today.
This episode is packed with first-hand insights, from building your brand to networking, going beyond credentialing and methodologies, and more. Raj takes us back to his times in the consulting world, and talks about how he draws upon the commonalities between consulting and coaching and then customizes his approach for each client. Listeners are also introduced to Raj’s favourite quote “All coaching is life coaching”, and what that really means.
Tune in for insights on the democratization of coaching, challenges and trends in corporate coaching, the role of technology in coaching, and more tidbits from Raj – an expert in consulting and coaching.
Who should tune in?
- Aspiring & Current coaches
- Corporate Leaders
- Solopreneurs
Podcast themes
- Career Transition
- Leadership Development
- Coaching Credentials & Certifications
- Technology in Coaching
- Marketing & Branding for Coaches
Show Notes
- 0:01 – 0:19 Introduction
- 0:19 – 1:22 Guest Introduction
- 1:22 – 2:58 Beginning of Coaching Journey
- 2:58 – 5:01 Transitioning to Solopreneurship
- 5:01 – 7:49 Customizing Coaching Approaches
- 7:49 – 8:27 Identifying as a Coach
- 8:27 – 10:32 All Coaching is Life Coaching
- 10:32 – 13:19 Post-Covid coaching landscape
- 13:19 – 17:09 Role of Technology in Coaching
- 17:09 – 19:10 Building a Coaching brand
- 19:10 – 21:31 Future of coaching post-covid
- 21:31 – 21:47 Conclusion
- 21:47 – 22:42 Closing Remarks
Raj is a seasoned professional in career and leadership coaching with a robust background in HR strategy, organizational development, and enterprise change management. Currently a Partner at Effilor Consulting, he has over 18 years of experience at Cognizant, including leading HR M&A strategic deals across India and APAC. He is also a certified COF coach from Rosinski & Company. His expertise spans talent management, people services, consulting, and cross-cultural integration across diverse geographies.
Connect with him on LinkedIn to learn more about his work.
