In the Season 4 finale of “Why I Left,” host Brian Aquart sits down with Craig Whitely, better known as Craig the Barber, for an inspiring conversation about leaving a successful career in finance to pursue his true passion: barbering. Discover how Craig built Burke Avenue, a game-changing men’s grooming brand, and learn pivotal lessons on reinvention, entrepreneurship, and the importance of following your purpose. If you’ve ever considered making a major career pivot or want to know the real story behind breaking into a competitive industry, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice.

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March 10, 2026Career Transitions, Future of Work

98: The Jolts That Reshape Work and Identity – Anthony Klotz

Most people think quitting is the story. It isn’t.

In this Season 5 premiere of Why I Left, organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz returns to explain what really drives career change. Five years after coining “The Great Resignation,” Klotz introduces the concept of jolts. Sudden moments that disrupt how we see our work, our identity, and our willingness to stay the same. This episode explores why people leave stability, why many stay when they want to go, and how these jolts are shaping the future of work.

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97: I Did It My Way – Craig the Barber

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98: The Jolts That Reshape Work and Identity – Anthony Klotz