After 19 years in a high-pressure corporate role, surrounded by a close-knit team,
realized she was no longer aligned with the work she once loved.Making the leap brought relief, but also the daunting challenge of rebuilding her professional life from scratch.
Susan’s journey offers invaluable lessons for anyone considering their own escape from corporate life to something independent.
With 99% of her network tied to her corporate job, building new connections seemed daunting.
She described the experience as “exhausting” and a “learning curve,” but it also gave her the opportunity to rediscover the skills she loved, adapt them to new environments, and uncover her true calling as an advisor.
In this candid interview, Susan shares how she navigated the emotional and practical hurdles of leaving a stable corporate career:
Surviving corporate burnout to rediscover her passion for meaningful work.
How the pandemic gave her space to reflect and realize she was ready for change.
The small steps she took to build a new network and start her consulting business from the ground up.
Susan’s story is a testament to the power of betting on yourself, even when the next step isn’t clear.
Take the Leap Into Independent Work
Susan’s journey offers practical insights and inspiration to help you:
Find confidence to take the leap into self-employment.
Build a supportive network without feeling overwhelmed.
Transform your corporate skills into something meaningful.
Watch Susan’s interview today and discover how to turn your corporate experience into a life of freedom and fulfillment.
Then, join your fellow Corporate Dropouts LIVE every Wednesday at 11 AM EST to discuss and get support for your next steps.
Be sure to reach out to Susan
Visit her website, surgeadvisory.ca, to
Subscribe to her newsletter for practical business insights.
Schedule a free 30-minute chat to explore working together.
Learn how Susan builds bridges from vision to action for municipal, academic, and entrepreneurial organizations.
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