From Social Worker to Entrepreneur: Priya’s Journey of Growth and New Beginnings in Abu Dhabi

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In this episode of The Social Work Pivot Podcast, we welcome Priya, a seasoned social worker with extensive experience in child and family services across multiple countries. After moving with her family to Abu Dhabi, Priya returned recently to the UAE and has launched her own safeguarding company in the field. She takes us through the unique challenges of working in Abu Dhabi, sharing first-hand what it’s like to practise social work in a different cultural context. Priya also delves into her journey of shifting from an employee mindset to an entrepreneurial one, revealing the growth and resilience needed to turn her vision into reality. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on embracing change, overcoming challenges, and redefining social work in an entrepreneurial context.
Priya's website: www.pmcsafeguarding.com

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1. From Social Worker to Entrepreneur: Priya’s Journey of Growth and New Beginnings in Abu Dhabi (00:00:00)

2. Priya's early social work career experience (00:05:40)

3. Relocating and practising in Abu Dhabi (00:11:17)

4. How Priya's has developed her practice in Abu Dhabi (00:25:40)

5. The role of confidence in Priya's career pivot (00:28:16)

6. Priya's business - getting started (00:31:05)

7. Making the shift from employee to entrepreneur (00:38:50)

8. The ONE thing - Priya's advice to social workers planning a similar pivot (00:40:35)