Episode 7: From Acting to Selling with Sarah Brazier

Summary

Sarah Brazier discusses her journey from acting to sales, highlighting the similarities between the two fields. She shares her experience with faux-tirement, a period of fake retirement where she took time off to reflect on her next career move. Sarah emphasizes the importance of authenticity in sales and personal branding, drawing from her own success on LinkedIn. She also explores the concept of self-love and the impact it has on happiness and fulfillment. Sarah encourages individuals to embrace their true selves and challenge perspectives in order to foster growth and success. In this conversation, Sarah Brazier discusses the importance of debate and discussion in her family and how it shaped her ability to critically analyze problems. She also shares her experience in speech and debate in school, where she learned to see problems from different perspectives. Sarah emphasizes the value of human interaction and the challenges of remote work. She opens up about her experience with burnout and the factors that contributed to it. Sarah provides insights on dealing with negative feedback and the importance of being authentic and vulnerable. She concludes by sharing where to find her online.

Takeaways

• Taking time off to reflect and recharge can lead to clarity and a fresh perspective on career goals.
• Authenticity is key in sales and personal branding, as it allows individuals to stand out and connect with others on a deeper level.
• Self-love and acceptance are crucial for happiness and fulfillment, and should be prioritized in personal and professional life.
• Challenging perspectives and engaging in healthy disagreements can lead to personal and professional growth. Debate and discussion can help develop critical thinking skills and the ability to see problems from different perspectives.
• Human interaction is important for personal well-being and connection.
• Burnout can be caused by a combination of personal and work-related factors.
• Taking breaks and practicing self-care are essential for preventing and recovering from burnout.
• Dealing with negative feedback requires discernment between constructive criticism and harmful comments.
• Being authentic and vulnerable in meaningful relationships is more important than seeking validation from a public audience.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Faux-tirement

03:00
Transitioning from Acting to Sales

08:00
Finding Authenticity in Sales

14:00
The Impact of LinkedIn and Personal Branding

23:00
The Future and Authenticity in the Workplace

31:00
Embracing Authenticity and Self-Love

39:00
The Power of Disagreement and Challenging Perspectives

40:28
Debate and Discussion in Sarah's Family

41:51
Speech and Debate in School

42:51
Diverse Conversations in Speech and Debate Team

45:16
The Importance of Human Interaction

47:55
Recognizing Burnout

49:18
Factors Contributing to Burnout

52:09
Workload and Pressure

53:55
Taking a Break and Self-Care

56:18
Dealing with Negative Feedback

59:09
The Impact of Online Criticism

01:02:27
Being Authentic and Vulnerable

01:05:49
Where to Find Sarah Brazier