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July 3, 2026 23 mins

This episode is a little different. Instead of teaching one leadership strategy or career tool, I'm sharing the story behind why I do this work.

For years, I believed stress was simply the price of having a meaningful career. From the outside, everything looked successful. But behind the scenes, work had quietly become the center of everything. A series of wake-up calls led me to rethink my priorities, hire my first coach, and ultimately discover a better way to do work and life.

If you've ever felt successful on paper but unsatisfied in reality, I hope my story reminds you that you don't have to choose between success and enjoying your life.

If any part of my story feels familiar, know this: the work and life you've built don't have to be the work and life you keep living.

What You'll Learn From This Episode

  • Why I stopped believing that success requires sacrificing your health, relationships, or peace of mind. 
  • The wake-up calls that changed the direction of my career and ultimately led me to executive coaching. 
  • How changing the way you think about work can help you lead with more confidence, enjoy your work more, and have more energy for the people you love.

Recommended Related Episodes:

  • Episode 50 - Second Acts and Shifting Career Goals
  • Episode 86 - Success Redefined
  • Episode 49 - Increase The ROI In Your Work For More Impact In Less Hours and Stop Overworking
  • Episode 56 - Life Is Short, Make It Count And Make It Sweet
  • Episode 70 - Deciding To Be Ready For Positive Change

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For More Information:

  • Check out my clients' wins as evidence of what is possible for businesspeople everywhere. Choose which of their wins you will claim for your own. 
  • Read or listen to my book explaining how to choose your mindset and actions to create the exact results you want, available in hardcopy, e-book, and audiobook.
  • Read my blog for weekly articles to inform your career journey.

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