Rachel Murphy discusses the importance of knowing that new and different ventures often require out-of-the-box thinking. Often starting as early as childhood, when it comes time to begin thinking about the future. “I guess I struggled a little with formal education,” said Rachel Murphy, the founder of business consultancy and advice firm The Grafter. But it became clear down the line that despite showing great aptitude for work in this area, the traditional next step, which was third-level education, didn’t suit how her mind operated. Developing an understanding of what true leadership looks like and how your ambitions align with the trajectory in which the company is going.