In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Debbie Longo, Transformational Coach speaks with Mickey Fitch-Collins, PhD, about a major internal and professional transformation that redefined her career, identity, and direction.

After years of building a successful career in higher education and reaching senior leadership, Mickey found herself experiencing severe burnout, health challenges, and a growing disconnect from her work. Despite external success, internally she recognized that the path she had committed to no longer aligned with who she was or what she valued.

The turning point came when she made the decision to step away and go through a deliberate process of self-reflection, reassessing her values, strengths, and what truly energized her. That process led her to transition into the field of learning and development, where she ...