#The courage to change: the journey of creating my own corporate health consulting company

Every change brings with it a promise, but also a challenge. When I decided to embark on the journey of creating my own corporate health management consulting company, I was aware that it would not be easy. Yet, nothing had really prepared me for the emotional and practical complexity of this change, at a time that was already full of physical and personal challenges.

Leaving the certain for the uncertain is an act of faith in oneself, and fortunately I did not jump in 100%. There is a moment when you look at your dream and decide that the time has come to turn it into reality. But between the dream and reality there is a bridge made of doubts, fears and sometimes loneliness.

Creating a company means starting from scratch, building each brick with care, but also with effort. For me, who chose such a delicate field as corporate health, it was fundamental to believe in my vision: to improve the quality of people's lives in the workplace and help businesses thrive through wellbeing. But despite my passion and expertise, finding my first clients is perhaps one of the most difficult hurdles to face.

I have spent days and nights wondering if I am doing the right thing. I am confronted with closed doors, with a market that sometimes seems not to want to listen, and with the feeling that I am always going uphill. But every ‘no’ is a lesson. Every silence teaches me to refine my approach, to be clearer in communicating the value of my work and, above all, to never lose sight of why I started.

Yet, it is precisely in the most difficult moments that I find unexpected hope. A message of encouragement from an acquaintance, a valuable piece of advice, or even a simple ‘like’ to one of my social posts have the power to brighten my day. It is amazing how a small gesture of support can re-energise you and remind you that you are not alone in this adventure.

Change, they say, is the only constant in life. True, but experiencing it first-hand is anything but simple. It puts you in front of a version of yourself you don't know: a more resilient, braver, more creative version. It forces you to look your insecurities in the eye and choose every day not to give up.

Even today I continue to build my dream, I know there is still a long way to go. But I also know that every small step forward is a victory. Every customer won is a confirmation that my vision has value. And every challenge overcome reminds me that change is not only difficult: it is also incredibly transformative.

Conclusion

To all those who are in a phase of change, who are facing the difficulties of creating something new: you are not alone. And remember, a small gesture of support, such as a kind word, a token of appreciation, sharing a post, can make a big difference. The journey is challenging, but there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your vision take shape, one step at a time.

To everyone who knows someone who is going through a change, of whatever nature, support them as best you can: they will be TRULY GRATEFUL.