#170: How leaving the wrong job opened the right door for Cara-Lyn Giovanniello
About this episode
Cara-Lyn Giovanniello shares her journey of leaving a misaligned job and how it led her to entrepreneurship and personal growth.
"Don't confuse comfort with alignment. Just because something is familiar, stable, or impressive on paper doesn't mean it's meant for who you're becoming or what the universe has in store for you." What happens when you land the job that seemed perfect only to find, deep down, it isn't right at all? In this episode, Cara-Lyn talks about the daunting process of leaving a high-profile role that simply wasn't a fit, and how that closed door became fuel for reinvention. From wrongly ignoring her intuition, through the physical toll of staying somewhere misaligned, to finally making the leap into entrepreneurship Cara-Lyn shares how being forced out was the best thing that ever happened to her. Now, she's built a thriving leadership development business, continues to grow, and is on a mission to help others trust their gut and step into possibility. If you're in a period of transition or questioning your current path, this conversation is well worth listening to. Highlights: 00:00 Why growth often follows tough endings 02:01 The dream job that wasn't and what happened next 06:21 The physical signs it's time to move on 08:23 Why leaving (even not by your choice) can be the best thing…
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