In today's episode I sit down with Jillian Carvalho a recent graduate of Yoga Teacher Training. Jillian spent 19 years in various capacities of education and recently quit her job to give herself the gift of work/life balance.
Together we break down:
- Jillian's Personal Journey and her desire to be a life long learner
- Major changes that came through COVID
- Changing careers and the fear that arises
- Being authentic in your process of doing something new
- Leaving a job without a plan
- Starting to be present versus living too far ahead in the future
- YTT - expectations and surprises
- Criteria for selecting a Yoga Teacher Training
- Knowing your “why” when selecting training program
- Surprises from YTT
- Coming out of teacher training prepared to teach
- Learning to find your place in the space
- Starting small in your process and having intention
- Arriving on your mat just as you are
- Learning to have discernment with feedback
- Building community
- Untapped Power of Connection
Outside of work Jillian has been racing triathlon and road races since 2008. Follow her journey on Instagram to stay connected @jillian_strives
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