We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Eean Tyson a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Eean , looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
I get my work ethic from my Grandma Daisy. She passed when I was 14 years old and has been a constant influence on my life.
My grandmother raised seven sons, mostly on her own, in Alabama. She achieved what seemed impossible for a woman of color at that time: she owned a home, when most women couldn’t get approved for a mortgage. She started two businesses and worked a full time job. Every summer, she would call my dad and tell him to bring me to her, so we could spend time together. One of those summers, I woke up extra early one day so I could go to work with her.
She owned a small business cleaning service and would wake up before her full time job and clean a few offices. I was probably seven years old, just barely taller than the vacuum she used. We got to the first office and she told me to empty all of the trash; I emptied the trash while she proceeded to clean almost every inch of the office in what felt like 10 minutes. I was amazed. At each of the four stops we made, she gave me one thing to do, and by the time I finished, she was done with the entire office. She took me back to her house before she left for work and I got back in bed.
To this day, I remember how focused she was at work. It was never about being motivated or enthusiastic, it was about getting the job done, and getting the job done well. Since then, I’ve had the same approach. I attack tasks. For me, getting the job done well is all that matters and I am thankful for my Grandma Daisy for showing me what that mindset is capable of accomplishing.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
First and foremost, I am son, big brother, a creative, and a facilitator of my dreams to reality. I have 20 years of diverse career experience including food service, retail service, professional services, federal government contracting, state employee, tech, and non profit. What I love the most and what has guided my career is my ability to solve problems and empower individuals to be their best.
I started Arc and Bloom Professional Services to help small businesses solve problems and help individuals reach their highest potential.
Our approach to coaching and consulting is inclusive and centered around your unique perspectives and goals. We drive systemic change through thoughtful development and meticulous process improvement, while guiding each individual through each step of their transformative journey.
We are your dedicated partner that will not only understand your aspirations but are also committed to helping them unlock their full potential from within. Our personalized coaching and consulting services are designed to provide you with the necessary resources, insights, and strategies tailored specifically your needs. We guide and help you uncover solutions. We offer a partnership that empowers you to achieve meaningful and lasting growth.
Our intentional approach ensures that every aspect of our work together is aligned with your vision, helping you navigate challenges and seize opportunities with confidence. At ARC & BLOOM, we believe that true success comes from a combination of clear guidance, unwavering support, and a deep understanding of your individual journey.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
The three qualities that were the most impactful the me on my journey were planning to the end, being adaptable, and trying and failing.
My advice to folk early on their journey is to plan to the end in every instance. Don’t just plan to your goal, but plan past your goal and beyond. This will help you think through so many scenarios and really help identify what you really want. It’s also important for you to be adaptable. Often to accomplish your goal you have to be willing to adapt and change along the way. Finally, keep trying and failing until you get it right. Perfection is impossible, so you have to be willing to try and fail so you are able to iterate. This will not only help you fine tune your process but it also helps you cultivate your adaptability.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
The most impactful thing my parents did for me was to give me permission, permission to explore, to dive into new interests, and to figure out what I enjoyed. Growing up, I was involved in so many activities: basketball, track, soccer, rollerblading, football, Tae Kwon Do, and more. My parents had one rule: I could try anything I wanted, but I couldn’t quit in the middle. That meant seeing things through, even when I wasn’t enjoying them, and respecting the commitment I’d made.
This rule taught me adaptability and resilience. Some activities I loved; others weren’t for me. But in every experience, I learned something about the activity itself, about the discipline it required, and about myself. Over time, I developed the courage to try new things, the perseverance to stick with them, and the clarity to recognize what truly resonated with me.
Looking back, I’m deeply grateful to my parents for allowing me the freedom to explore so widely. Their trust in my journey helped shape who I am and gave me a strong foundation of adaptability and self-discovery.
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