One Pivot Away | Corporate to Creative
Documenting the leap from the corporate grind to creative freedom. Hosted by Chad Sterley, One Pivot Away is for anyone seeking the inspiration to step off the traditional path and live their true values. This isn’t a “how-to” course; it’s a collection of stories from people who called “time” on a career that didn’t fit. Join us to see what’s possible, discover plausible new paths, and learn the honest lessons from the “messy middles” of career reinvention. You’re only One Pivot Away. 🔗 Instagram: @OnePivotAway
Episodes
What happens when the life you're living is just a polished performance to keep everyone else happy?
In this special edition of One Pivot Away, host Chad Sterley drives from London to Utrecht in the Netherlands to sit down with multi-instrumentalist musician and singer-songwriter Julian Du Perron—the artist whose song "The Big Farewell" was Chad's personal soundtrack when he hit the "Send" button on his corporate resignation l...
004: Sheldon Valjalo | Corporate to Hybrid Athlete: Kona, Comrades and Choosing Memories Over Titles
What happens when you realise you're succeeding at a corporate career you aren't actually passionate about?
In this episode of One Pivot Away, host Chad Sterley sits down with Sheldon Valjalo—a former London commodities trader who transformed his life by taking on the relentless world of hybrid athletics.In just one year, Sheldon went from grinding through 11-hour desk shifts to finishing the Comrades Marathon in 6:56, comple...
In this episode of One Pivot Away, Chad Sterley sits down with Matt D’Avella—filmmaker, YouTuber, and undisputed godfather of the platform with over 4 million subscribers. From directing the hit Netflix documentary Minimalism to building a massive creative business, Matt’s journey is a masterclass in navigating the reality of living life as a creative.Matt’s story isn't just about massive subscriber counts a...
In this episode, Chad Sterley sits down with Michaela Jade Tucker—the powerhouse writer, actor, and creator behind the hit one-woman show A Doll’s Life, coming straight from sold-out runs in South Africa to London's Camden People's Theatre.Mic’s journey isn’t a traditional corporate-to-creative transition, but rather an ongoing battle for independence. From her early childhood days presenting on South Africa...
In this inaugural episode, Chad Sterley sits down with Amber Denae Wright—one half of the viral South African comedy duo @NickandAmber22. Amber’s journey isn’t just one pivot; it’s a series of courageous leaps from the "safe" path of a Bachelor of Accounting Science to the unpredictable world of full-time content creation.
We dive into:
The Breaking Point: Why Amber walked away from her CA a...
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