Most of us already heard the story of success of Ms Zanker. But do we really know what was behind the story and how her vision change over time? Let us enjoy a short interview with our master of Entrepreneurship!
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What was the major reason that encouraged you to become an entrepreneur?
It was a combination of seeing a need and also knowing what I am passionate about. I love innovation, I love starting new things. When one day I realized that my values are not going the same direction as of the company I was working for, I asked myself:
.So why not to go on my own? That is how it started
Can you see some differences in your life after you have settled your own company?
It definitely does support my personal life and even helped me to shape my environment. I love being hybrid. Normally, there is always division between business and spirituality. But it happened that I am good at both worlds, I am able to combine these two extremes. So for me it is my freedom. I also love that I am lecturing entrepreneurship. It wouldn't be the same if I didn't combine teaching with my entrepreneurial experience. Having my own company, helping me in my teaching job, and being in HIM, teaches me a lot of my own company.
How long did it take you from the moment you had an idea of what you want to do and until the real company came out?
I would say a good year. I remember I started from a small apartment with my friend in US. You should imagine our excitement when you get to the first client and when the first money are coming in... And normally what happens with most of start-ups, after the first round of the clients, the business suddenly goes down, and this is a very challenging moment.
What is to be successful for you?
For me to be successful is to have a vision, values and to know what I stand for, and living a life that is aligned with that. And also to see that I am making the difference to other people and our world a better place. One can say, it is knowing the purpose of your life and living your purpose. I am a teacher in my heart. I found my place to be in and to make the difference for others through teaching. And also being successful involves all areas of my life: loving relationships, my friends, my business and also my health. It is all a good balanced combination. At the end, it is simply being a happy person.
What is the biggest motivation, which keeps you developing what you have started?
I really want to reach as many people as I can, by helping them, guiding them, inspiring them... You can be successful, but you can have certain values that make the world a better place and by looking after yourself and others. You can be an entrepreneur, you can be entrepreneurial within a company, but it is about those opportunities and making the most out of them. Firstly, I want that for my self, and then I want to inspire people around me through my experience and knowledge.
How do you normally combine HIM and your own business?
It is very important to have a certain structure and dedication to everything you are doing. When I am in HIM, I am 100% here. And when I am with my clients, I am with them fully. And I do that with everything: with friends and even with family.
Where does your inspiration come from?
From the people I surround myself with. I am very selective with that. There are people around me who are very positive, joyful, lighthearted people who are also connected with something bigger than just themselves. I also spend a lot of time with nature. Nature is also very inspiring to me and it teaches a lot. Role models bring a lot of inspiration as well. Those are people that I admire the way they do their business and the way they live their lives. And every day I make sure that I am happy what I am doing, that I am doing the right thing and that my health doesn't suffer from my daily life activities. When I do so, I feel very much open and trust to my intuition and this is the biggest inspiration.
Thank you very much, Ms Zanker! Hopefully everyone can get inspired by the passion from your words!
