Walking away from a 19 year corporate career

In this episode, we talk with Natalie Potts, a seasoned corporate professional who spent 19 years in the same company before leaving to explore other avenues.

Natalie opens up about her decision to shift from a successful career in a male-dominated field to becoming a qualified performance and corporate coach, driven by a critique from her employer. She also shares her dedication to continuous professional development (CPD), which she believes sets her apart from her peers. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced Natalie to refocus on her corporate job, leading to increasing dissatisfaction due to a misalignment of values and hitting a 'glass ceiling'.

Natalie describes her feeling of discontent despite seeming successful on the outside and the stress of considering leaving her stable corporate job. She emphasises that her  ...