The Career Relaunch^®Podcast

Seeking validation is a natural human desire, yet it can lead you to make decisions that may look good on the outside, but don’t make you feel great on the inside. Huron Pines marketing director Colby Chilcote shares her experience of walking away from her reputable marketing role at Google to shift into the nonprofit world and make a lifestyle change. She explains the impact taking a pay cut has had on her life and perspectives about what makes her truly happy.

Investing your energies in only those professional activities that you truly find fulfilling becomes especially important when your health takes a turn for the worse. Investment banker turned nutritionist Caroline Yeats explains why life’s too fragile to put off doing those things that truly make you happy and shares why she chose to change career directions after being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in her early 30s.

Your job satisfaction not only affects your life at work, but your life outside of work. Insurance attorney turned public adjustment business owner Michael McEvoy describes why we walked away from his family business, and the impact that decision had on his relationships, family, and health. During the Mental Fuel segment, I also explain how much your job satisfaction can affect your life outside of work.

Navigate the uncertain transition of walking away from one role without having your next one lined up. Former pharmaceutical consultant Kelly Price explains why she chose to leave her corporate role behind to pursue work that more closely aligns with her values.

Finding the healthy balance between pushing yourself and not overextending yourself is never easy. McKinsey consultant turned CEO of PocketSuite Chinwe Onyeagoro will explain how to make tough choices that honor your priorities in life and approach your work with even more joy.