"Shine bright - those who need your light will find it!" with Expert Maggie Perotin
Hello everyone! Today we are excited to share an enlightening conversation with Maggie Perotin. Maggie has 15+ years of experience in leadership, strategy, and operational excellence, helping CEOs scale their businesses without sacrificing work-life balance. As a Business & Leadership Coach, she specializes in strategic growth, executive leadership, and operational efficiency, using her DREAM-PLAN-DO coaching model. With an MBA, publications in USA Today, and a columnist role at Expert Profile, Maggie combines corporate expertise with real-world coaching. She left a six-figure leadership career to pursue her passion: helping service-based businesses streamline, grow, and thrive. She will also be featured in LEGACY MAKERS, a documentary series on Apple TV and global platforms.
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1. Self-Leadership: The Foundation for Impact
- According to Maggie, leadership isn’t about a title, a corner office, or the number of people you manage. It starts with yourself — how you lead your own life and decisions. Only then can you truly guide others.
- "You don't need a title to be a leader. You lead your life first."
- This approach means tapping into your own potential, growing intentionally, and helping others become the best versions of themselves.
- Good leadership is about clearing obstacles for your team, amplifying their strengths, and walking alongside them toward shared goals.
- Maggie’s mission is clear: when you empower people to grow, success naturally follows.
2. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Maggie’s Personal Journey
- Maggie's career shift wasn’t born out of comfort — it came from a critical personal experience: burnout. As a high-achieving manager and young mother, she found herself stuck in a system that demanded more while offering less support. Despite working harder and longer, success felt increasingly out of reach.
- "I realized I didn’t sign up for endless stress without purpose. I needed freedom and fulfillment."
- This turning point was painful but transformative. Maggie questioned not just her job, but her entire professional future. Her honesty about this experience reminds us that burnout isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s often a sign that something fundamental needs to change.
- Today, Maggie uses her story to help others find clarity before reaching the same breaking point. She champions mental health, realistic goal-setting, and building businesses that align with personal values.
3. Dream, Plan, Do: Turning Ideas into Reality
- At the core of Maggie's coaching lies her signature model: Dream – Plan – Do. It’s a simple yet powerful structure:
- Dream: Clearly define what you truly want. Plan: Strategize thoughtfully, anticipating obstacles. Do: Take consistent, reflective action while staying adaptable.
- Many entrepreneurs fail not because they lack ambition, but because they skip the vital planning step — or get stuck endlessly dreaming without taking action. Maggie’s method ensures dreams are turned into structured, achievable goals, with space for personal life to flourish alongside business success.
And now, Maggie’s story will reach even more people: She’ll soon be featured in Legacy Makers, a new documentary series on Apple TV and Roku TV. This inspiring series aims to showcase entrepreneurs who turn passion into purpose, featuring stories from both household names and rising stars like Maggie.
"Don't dim your light. Shine bright so those who need it can find it."
In a world that often demands conformity, Maggie’s journey is a powerful reminder: Success doesn’t mean losing yourself. It means becoming the brightest version of yourself — and leading others to do the same.
Do you need support from an expert like Maggie Perotin? Or, are you looking to join the expert community at SalesPro4U? Feel free to reach out at expert@salespro4u.com.
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Until then, take care!
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