Jessica Vogt: The Green Leadership Coach
Jessica Vogt
Business: Green Leadership Coach and Founder of Talpa & Co.
What is at the heart of your business?
I work collaboratively with emerging leaders and change makers in the environmental sector offering coaching solutions that fit their needs and goals.
Why did you join a women’s coworking and wellness community?
I was looking for a small and intimate space to work and not feel alone. I also feel strongly aligned with Shecosystem values. To be honest, I was intrigued about a women coworking space. I felt challenged to connect with that part of me that is feminine. I feel drawn to the community because I think it will do me good and challenge me in ways I can not imagine yet. I also love to combination of work and wellness. That is what I want in my own life and work.
What does thriving look like to you?
It looks like harmony. Thriving for me feels like I am smiling while I work, I am excited when I complete a project, I feel connected to others on a deep and authentic level. I am in touch with my fears and have a healthy relationship with all my saboteurs.
Shecosystem’s core values are openness, community, collaboration, accessibility, sustainability, feminism, and wellness. Which of these resonates most with you and why?
Tough one … I’d say Collaboration, Community, and Openness. I have been craving for collaboration. I tend to be more an extravert than an introvert. I talk my ideas out loud, I need visuals, colours, movement, etc. I need someone to debate, ask honest feedback and to reflect with. It seems that Shecosystem encourages collaboration. I have not yet found a place I feel part of a community.
As an immigrant who has been living in Toronto for over 6 years and recently starting my own business, I need a community where I feel I belong, where I feel people are curious, brave, authentic, challenging and pushing ideas and with values I can relate. I feel here, people share lots of similar values. I love the diversity and also the fact that it is a small and intimate space.
What do you wish to give and/or receive from this community?
I want to support and receive support from openminded, mindful, fun and respectful people. Exchanging ideas, resources, advice, food, and laughs.
Tell us one way you integrate self-care into your working life:
I choose to make time every morning to stretch and do some long breathing exercises. I have integrated some vocal exercises to the breathing too. It’s fun.
What’s your top piece of advice for other women entrepreneurs?
If you feel alone, come out and find a place where you can feel part a group/community. You do not have to be alone and brave storms and challenges all by yourself.
CONNECT WITH JESSICA!
Website: talpaco
Twitter: Talpa and co
Facebook: Jessica Vogt Coaching
LinkedIn: J Vogt