Great Resignation
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44: Working On Yourself To Affect Change – Dr. Michelle Gordon
Listen nowIn this episode of Why I Left, host Brian Aquart sits down with Dr. Michelle Gordon, a highly accomplished surgeon turned life coach, to discuss her journey of leaving a multimillion-dollar practice and reinventing herself during menopause. Dr. Gordon shares her experiences of burnout, the lack of business training in her medical career, and the frustrations she faced in the healthcare system. Listen as she navigates the challenges of menopause and offers insights on personal growth, finding one’s purpose, and creating the life of your dreams.
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41: Aligning Your Values To Work – Kate Walker
Listen nowBrian Aquart sits down with executive coach Kate Walker to discuss the importance of aligning one’s values and work. Kate shares a personal brand audit exercise she recently conducted with a leadership team to rebuild their identity and reputation. She emphasizes the need for individuals to reflect on their own brand and bridge any gaps or opportunities for improvement. Kate also offers a toolkit for the exercise that listeners can access by emailing Hello@katewalker.com. Tune in to gain insights into enhancing your career and aligning your values with your work.
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40: Showing Your Humanity Through Content – Jane Kisnica
Listen nowIn this episode of Why I Left, Brian Aquart sits down with Jane Kisnica who shares her journey of self-discovery and finding her passion for design and branding. She emphasizes the importance of taking opportunities, trying new things, and seeking guidance to uncover your true calling. Jane discusses her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges she faced, and how it led her to make significant life changes. Join us as she shares her insights on showing your humanity through content and finding fulfillment in pursuing your creative passions.
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38: Making Mindful Midlife Decisions – Billy Lahr
Listen nowIn this episode of “Why I Left,” host Brian Aquart sits down with guest Billy Lahr to discuss making mindful midlife decisions. Billy shares their personal journey, from experiencing social media harassment as a dean to losing interest in working with teenagers. They reflect on investing time and energy into things that don’t reciprocate and the challenges faced by teachers during remote learning. Billy also talks about the importance of building social connections for professional development and career transitions. Join their insightful conversation as they explore the power of mindfulness, the impact of the pandemic on education, and the pursuit of happiness, health, and love in midlife.
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33: Integrating Work With Life – Bev Attfield
Listen nowHave you been feeling lost or uncertain about your career path during the pandemic? On today’s episode of Why I Left, Brian chats with Bev Attfield, partner at Within People and former host of People at Work. Bev shares her journey of leaving her job in the tech industry and how she found purpose in helping organizations create supportive environments for humans. Tune in to this inspiring conversation to discover how Bev’s own experiences and travels led her to pursue a career in organizational development and psychology, and how the pandemic has transformed the traditional office work structure.
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30: An Angel Finds Her Wings – Katie Dunn
Listen nowIn this episode, we speak with Katie Dunn, an angel investor and partner of Power to Pitch. Katie has financed over $10 billion in commercial real estate, but she recognized that her job was no longer serving her. So, she found her passion for helping startup companies through angel investing.
Now she’s a partner at Power To Pitch, along with Kat Weaver, where they’re on a mission to provide the support and resources that get founders funded faster.