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The last session in each cohort is always my favorite. In this session, we discuss each member's accomplishments throughout the program. This Level 2 cohort, with my advanced students, celebrated some massive wins.  Launching a business.  Moving organizations to one that's aligned better with values.  The decision to start a family.  Moving overseas.  And one participant even started to become a TikTok influencer 😉 There are so many great external wins, but what I really love are the relationships built within the program. I saw clients working together to make businesses more profitable, presenting opportunities, attending events together, and generously opening their networks. Georgia Taylor Rebecca A. Culbertson Jacqui Duncan...and of course we missed you in person Gareth Smith! If you're interested in joining an amazing community like this one, all while working on becoming more successful and fulfilled in your career, book a call below.

From leaving corporate and moving into entrepreneurship, and supporting many clients to do the same, building a fulfilling entrepreneurial career comes down to three key things: 1. Mindset The belief that you are enough and that you can do hard things. The unshakable inner knowing that you will succeed, even when shit gets tough. 2. Financial runway A year's worth of financial runway to support you if you make $0 revenue for the first year. 3. Courage The willingness to be visible, look stupid, screw up, and do this in public on social platforms in front of all your former colleagues. This is the price of admission to entrepreneurship. I love coaching clients through this transition because their dreams are bigger than their fear. I help them develop the courage, mindset, and discipline to know that they can handle it and achieve their lifelong goals. If you know you’re ready to create a more fulfilling and powerful career that feels good to live, this is exactly the kind of work we do inside The Life & Work Transformation. Book a call below.

Many people have referred to my client Lindsay Zohni as one of the best salespeople they've ever met. But in this podcast episode, we're not talking about her multiple sales achievements. We're talking about something very different and how she actually had to step out of the identity as a salesperson in order to become the CEO of The Growth Option. Lindsay shares what it really means to outgrow an identity you’ve been praised for, and the subtle limits we place on ourselves when we let past success define what’s possible next. This episode is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to make a big career transition, leave the safety net of corporate, and build a career that feels fulfilling and meaningful, not just impressive on paper. Lindsay Zohni, welcome to the Big F*cking Dreams podcast.

I had such a fun time presenting at LinkedIn last week on what it actually takes to build a rock-solid mindset for career success in fast-moving environments. We explored the inner shifts that allow high performers to keep progressing even during constant change. These techniques lead to more promotions, influence, and visibility without burning out or feeling like you’re performing a version of yourself that isn’t real. A huge thank you to my client Katie Clinch for sharing how doing this work has allowed her to show up with more confidence, conviction, and spice (😉) as she moved into a new role at LinkedIn (We love Little Ghetto!!!! IYKYK). A giant thank you to the LinkedIn Wellness team Vera Soh, Justin Savage, and Zoe Sadgrove for bringing me in and creating this space. If you’re interested in bringing this kind of mindset and career leadership work into your organization or leadership team, send me a DM.

Three of my clients made huge career moves in the last week. I have a Career Clarity Checklist that my clients answer before making any career move (new role, promotion, exit). Who wants a copy? DM or comment Checklist :)

I remember the Instagram DM that changed everything. I was sitting in my Bondi apartment in my sunroom. My dog Apollo was lazily lying in the sun, and I had just completed another module in my coaching certification when a DM notification popped up. It was from one of my former colleagues, a very high performer. In the DM, he said he’d heard I was starting a coaching business and asked if I was taking clients. I read the message and thought, “Holy shit, I could actually start my own business.” I was terrified. But I was also filled with energy and undeniable excitement. In that moment, I decided something. I had to be bigger than my fear and let go of the pervasive belief that I’m not enough. That belief had plagued me my whole life, but I didn’t want to take it with me into my business. I said yes to that first client. I watched him transform. Within a few months, he stepped into a leadership position, something he’d wanted for years. But more importantly, he learned to show himself kindness and compassion where there had only been harshness before. I knew I had something, so I started taking on more clients and guiding them through a transformation process. While my clients were transforming, so was I. I started a podcast, something I’d wanted to do for years. I interviewed professors, CEOs, and famous actors, and grew a cult following. I launched the Life & Work Transformation because more and more people started coming to me from Uber, Gartner, Canva, DocuSign, and LinkedIn, all wanting to transform their careers. Then I started getting DMs from people asking me to speak at their organizations about mindset and career success. I realized that true success and fulfillment don’t just come from external rewards, but from cultivating the internal mindset and belief that you are enough. When people work with me, they get the careers they want. I've worked with clients to double their salaries, get promotions, switch industries, or even take a step down to spend more time with their families. But ultimately, career success is about fulfillment. Working with me means becoming the person you were meant to be, and having the self-esteem and confidence to go after what you truly want. Every single week, I get calls and texts about how much my clients’ lives have changed since going through The Life & Work Transformation. About the new careers and roles they’re better suited for. And about having higher self-esteem and self-worth than they ever thought possible. If you want this for your career, I invite you to book a call with me below. The next cohort starts on Friday; doors are closing soon.