Working Towards Our Purpose

Leaving Corporate America is often sold as a glamorous leap into freedom, but the reality is much messier. For many high-achievers, the biggest obstacle isn't the financial plan, it's the paralyzing fear of starting over and the identity crisis that comes with being a "beginner" again. After years of performing a version of success that didn't fit, stepping into the unknown feels like a threat to our safety. In this episode we dive into the psychological shift required to trade professional perfectionism for true purpose. If you’ve been feeling lost or stuck in the "9-5 nonsense," you’ll learn why doing hard things is the only way to heal the corporate mindset and rebuild self-trust. We discuss the "Competence Trap" that keeps us in soul-crushing roles and how to be kinder to yourself when you're navigating the void of a career transition. It’s time to stop pretending you have it all figured out and start being brave enough to be a beginner again.

✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way

📍 Timestamps:

00:00 – Check-In
00:53 – The Fear of Starting Over
02:02 – Getting Uncomfortable and Personal Growth
03:03 – The Competence Trap
05:48 – Control, Fear, and Stagnation
06:25 – Growth Through Difficult Things
07:57 – Escaping the Corporate Mindset
09:49 – Finding Support and Community
10:21 – Handling Criticism and Focusing on Support
11:58 – Feeling Behind
13:13 – Practicing Self-Kindness
14:27 – Do the Hard Thing
16:31 – Free Inner Critic Resource
17:13 – Closing Thoughts

 💡Key Takeaways

In this episode you'll learn:

1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45

2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48

3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39

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