“I’d never want to own my own business—it seems too risky and exhausting. But I do envy the freedom entrepreneurs have.”

This sentiment came from a coaching client who felt stuck in her corporate tech job. She wanted a change but worried about jumping from one grind to another, still overworked and undervalued.

So, we focused on that envy.

What she craved wasn’t unique. She loved:

• The security of a steady paycheck.
• The resources and benefits that come with being part of an organization.
• Team support for challenges outside her expertise.

Yet, she also felt trapped.

What she didn’t realize? You can keep the stability of a corporate job and create career freedom like a CEO.

ADDED BONUS: These three freedoms are exactly what we focus on inside Career Alchemy Academy 😉.

The 3 Types of Career Freedom

When I talk about Career Freedom in Career Alchemy Academy, I focus on 3 core areas:

1. Financial Freedom

One of the most enviable aspects of entrepreneurship is uncapped earning potential—create something valuable, and you could scale your income endlessly.

But even within corporate roles, women in tech can create more financial freedom by delivering more value. Raises, bonuses, paid board seats, speaking engagements, side hustles like Etsy shops or freelance projects—it all starts by asking yourself where can I add more value (without over hustling and burning out!) and then shifting your mindset to possibility.

2. Time Freedom

Entrepreneurs design their own schedules, but corporate professionals can create time freedom too. Inside Career Alchemy Academy, we teach strategies like “G.O. Mondays” (Get Organized Mondays)—where personal time gets scheduled first.

Imagine:

• Knowing your schedule reflects your priorities.
• Setting and holding clear boundaries at work.
• Balancing personal and professional responsibilities with less overwhelm and more calm.

Time freedom is about reclaiming control over your calendar and feeling like everything gets the attention it deserves—including you.

3. Creative Freedom

Entrepreneurs love the freedom to act on ideas without waiting for permission. But creative freedom isn’t exclusive to business owners.

In corporate, your ability to create often depends on the culture:

• Does your workplace welcome diverse ideas and prioritize innovation?
• Do you feel empowered to bring your unique skills, voice, and perspective to the table?

When creativity thrives, so does your career freedom. You start looking forward to your work, knowing your contributions matter.

2025 is around the corner so riddle me this.

If you could focus on creating more freedom in one of these areas, which would it be?

Why is that your priority?

What’s one thing you can do today to start building that freedom?