Episode Details

who shares her inspiring journey from a 20-year career in humanitarian aid to becoming a full-time entrepreneur and life coach. Trista reflects on her experiences traveling the world, the challenges of working in war zones, and how she found her passion for helping midlife women overcome life's transitions.

Guest Information:

Trista Guertin is a former humanitarian aid worker with over 20 years of experience, having worked in some of the world's most challenging environments. Trista Guertin is now a master coach who specializes in helping women in midlife break free from the cycle of feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Known for her compassionate, no-nonsense approach, Trista helps her clients develop clarity, self-trust, and confidence, enabling them to reclaim their energy, set healthy boundaries, and step boldly into the lives they truly want. Her work focuses on helping women align their actions with their values, rewrite the stories holding them back, and step into their future selves with ease and intention.   

Main Topics Covered:

• Transition from humanitarian aid work to entrepreneurship
• The impact of living and working in high-stress, conflict zones
• Trista's passion for travel and the different cultures she encountered
• The conditioning women face regarding traditional life roles
• Trista’s current work as a life coach for midlife women

Quote from the Episode:

"I was really addicted to the change and the countries. And then I sort of fell into like a management position." - Trista Guertin

Timestamps:

• [00:00:03] Introduction to the podcast and guest
• [00:00:23] Trista shares about her location and life outside of work
• [00:02:52] Discussing Trista's shift from humanitarian work to entrepreneurship
• [00:03:44] Trista's career journey into humanitarian aid
• [00:06:31] The variety of organizations Trista worked with
• [00:08:12] Enjoyment and challenges in Trista's humanitarian career
• [00:15:09] Stress and risks faced in conflict-heavy postings
• [00:18:21] Transitioning to life coaching and how it began
• [00:23:13] Trista describes her work as a life coach and her podcast

For more information about Trista Guertin Connect with her at:

https://www.tristaguertin.com and https://www.thisdaringadventure.com

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