The Holistic Career Change Podcast

Career Changer Series: Building An Aligned EdTech Company

• Vilma Usaite • Season 1 • Episode 74

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Karol, founder of HiK trainings, who shares her remarkable journey from Dominican Republic roots to creating a business that perfectly aligns with her multifaceted gifts. 

Here's what we explore:

🌱 Origins & Early Wisdom

  • Growing up between Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico
  • Moving to the US with limited English to pursue her masters
  • Early recognition of success patterns and divine guidance

💼 Corporate Evolution

  • Using corporate challenges as stepping stones for growth
  • Finding strategic ways to maintain authenticity in structured environments
  • Building resilience through seemingly unfair situations

🔄 The Awakening

  • The moment she realized her life felt like someone else's story
  • Struggling with scattered creative ideas without follow-through
  • The Libra tendency of prioritizing others' needs before her own
  • Learning to sit with the discomfort of putting herself first

🦋 The Transformation

  • Navigating the desire for quantum leaps vs. embracing the process
  • Following divine breadcrumbs and synchronicities
  • Finding courage in moments of self-doubt

✨ The Alignment

  • Creating a unique business model combining:
    • Gaming/Entertainment
    • Coaching/Personal Development
    • Technology

Do listen till the end to discover how Karol transformed her creative energy into a focused force of purpose and impact.

ABOUT KAROL
Alongside her corporate role as a Director at Microsoft Xbox, Karol is the CEO of HIK Trainings, an EdTech company she founded to enhance performance and engagement in hybrid and remote teams through scientific-based coaching and leadership development programs. Their AI and human knowledge solutions are built to help individuals and team thrive regardless of physical location.

Website: https://hiktrainings.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiktrainings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings/

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ABOUT VILMA
Vilma is a holistic career change coach who helps women transition into their authentic aligned careers and businesses.

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