E274｜How to leave a toxic workplace when you have no plan B with Dr Victoria Stakelum

Would you walk away from a high-paying job…

…with no backup plan, a new baby, and a hefty mortgage on a new house?

This was exactly the situation Dr Victoria Stakelum was faced with when she returned from maternity leave and found the toxic culture she’d worked so hard to transform had returned… in little more than 8 weeks.

Faced with a choice between job security and integrity, Victoria opted to take a big, bold leap into the unknown and resigned.

And she had one of the best years of her life.

Why you should tune in
In this episode, you’ll hear how Victoria tapped into a hustle mindset, rewrote her career story, and why she believes curiosity is the ultimate superpower when you have no safety net.

Whether you're stuck in a job that's draining you or dreaming of a life that feels more aligned to who you really are, you need to hear this.

Here's what to listen out for:

[01:17] Dealing with a toxic workplace.
[08:36] The surprising gifts of a hustle mentality.
[11:21] What no one tells you about going solo.
[17:06] The internal obstacles that hold us back.
[21:06] Why curiosity can be your compass.
[23:35] What it really takes to retrain and reinvent yourself.

Dr Victoria Stakelum’s story is proof that your most terrifying leap in life could lead to your most powerful transformation.

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