For the journey ahead
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination
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I'm excited to be rethinking everything I know about my craft. I'm a beginner with 30 years experience. And there's nothing better than that, as I get to learn all over again. - But this time I'm already sprinting!
Jane Hales, Founder, Advisor, Coach & Custodian
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Like my career the Japanese word Hashi is a polysemous, it has several meanings:
bridge, edge and chopstick.
I've bridged the gap between paid and voluntary employment in my custodian roles.
I've been pushed to the edge of my beliefs and wellbeing and founded businesses.
I've mastered the delicate art of working with others, finding my equal and opposites, working at the tip, refraining from diving into the bowl, like good chopstick etiquette.
I help insight professionals and companies grow and do more of what they enjoy by freeing up their time.
I help them find their sweet-spot and identify processes that can be Stopped, Delegated, Automated or Outsourced. This business redesign is done through a consultative, coaching approach (Hashi3 Ltd).
Part of the. Team's, offshore MRX VAs are then able to support the tasks that can't be stopped or automated.
So, it's a win-win, getting rid of tasks staff dislike and improving margins.
Both services can be procured independently.
Good things also come in three and I'm fortunate to have the support of two wonderful daughters and husband.
You can't underestimate the value of being healthy, grounded and centred to be able to cope with the journey ahead.
And our new member of the family Otto is also keeping us fit. I'll introduce you to him later.
The entrepreneur bit...
The bio bit.....
With 30+ years in Market Research, Jane Hales, a seasoned professional, has established two research agencies and now coaches business leaders. Under her, Sapio Research achieved Recommended Agency Register status in the first five months, and accolades like Market Research Society’s Best New Agency 2017 finalist and UKBA Professional Services Award 2020 winner.
Jane transformed the agency from startup to a multi-million pound venture with 20 employees in 6.5 years, leveraging the talent of freelancers and virtual assistants to support them. Notably, she maintained 9/10 staff satisfaction, industry leading profitability and an 80% client retention rate.
This makes her ideal for offering MRX support staffing, through her latest business venture Part of the .team.
A little word in your ear....
There are many ways to grow a business, but there's nothing quite like building a network, staying in touch and doing good work. The results of the equation is that you inevitably earn recommendations and grow through word of mouth.
EO London Accelerator Chair Jane Hales has seen this equation work in her own career, as she went from being relatively unheard of in the marketing research field to co-founder and director of a successful business in the industry.
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In this discussion, Jane opens up about navigating the exit of her business, as well as the ripple effect that her EO experience has had on her family. We celebrate Jane's extraordinary journey from EOA to graduation to EO, before joining the board.
EO has become such a key part of both her professional and personal life, that her husband becase leader of hte Life Partners forum. It's been one incredible and inspiring journey for her and her family - congratulations Jane and thanks for sharing.
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The flattering bit...
