Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Nortosia Scott. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Nortosia thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?
I became a Social Worker by chance. I was approaching my senior year in undergrad, majoring in Sociology, with no plans for the future. I accompanied a sorority sister to take her final exams for her MSW at a different university. During that commute, I begin to ask questions about the profession and I was intrigued. I applied and was accepted into the same MSW program a year later. As a first year intern, I worked with the geriatric population. I spent my second year working in a residential treatment center for substance abuse. After graduation, I began my career as a Multi-Systemic Therapist for adolescents within the juvenile justice system and their families. For the past decade, I’ve spent the majority of my career in healthcare working with patients and families through crisis intervention, case management, and transplant. As for coaching, I’ve always provided value and insight to close friends, family and colleagues who were experiencing difficult life transitions. It never crossed my mind that I could do it professionally. In 2018, after I went through a breakup and failed engagement, I organized a luxury, 3-day retreat for women with an emphasis on bonding and healing. The reviews from participants were outstanding which catapulted my desire to activate and live within my newfound purpose. After spending seven years at a job where I felt overworked, underpaid and unappreciated, I decided to quit and relocate to a new city in 2019. Little did I know, the pandemic would hit in 2020 which allowed me to sit still and evaluate life moving forward. After an intense spiritual shift, I decided to become a professional coach and expand my techniques and capabilities by pursuing certification. I’m still a full-time Medical Social Worker and I absolutely love it. I now have a decade of experience as a Medical Social Worker. Educating and mentoring new Social Workers is my way of giving back to the profession. Although simply stated, my path was quite difficult with many obstacles. Those who know my story, refer to me as resilient. What I’ve learned overall is to stay the course and trust in timing. All of my experiences, good and bad, set the foundation for where I am today. Although things may get difficult, you never know who’s watching and who you’re inspiring by continuing on your journey. Take breaks, change your route, and take detours but don’t quit. Keep going!
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I specialize in helping individuals discover their purpose, gain confidence and find inner peace after going through difficult life transitions. Through my passion for helping others, my expertise in human behavior, as well as the use of proven coaching techniques, I help clients discover new ways to heal and experience growth in order to live life to the fullest. I believes that we are accountable for our own healing. I also understand how it feels to be overwhelmed with everyday life. I’m here to clients get unstuck.
What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?
The most effective strategy for growing my clientele is being authentic, relatable and providing solutions to problems.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
A valuable lesson that I had to unlearn was that asking for help is a weakness. After graduating high school, I didn’t have much guidance in terms of what to do next. As a young adult, I found myself maneuvering the educational system on a whim and learning the process as I went along. Over the years, I thought that being on my own and doing it all on my own was a strength but it was extremely challenging. By the time I entered my second year of graduate school, I experienced burnout. I begin to socialize with my classmates and be more vocal with my professors when I needed help. This mindset shift eventually carried over to my professional and personal life. I’m still discovering ways to ask for help and delegate as a business owner juggling a 9 to 5 job.
Contact Info:
- Website: Nortosiascott.com
- Instagram: @nortosiascott
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