Vanessa Sotomayor on Getting Fired, Burning Out, and Rebuilding a Life on Her Own Terms

About this episode

Vanessa Sotomayor discusses her journey from a high-pressure career to becoming a life and leadership coach after experiencing burnout and being fired.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Vanessa Sotomayor shares her powerful transition from a 20-year high-pressure career in the construction industry to becoming a life and leadership coach. After experiencing burnout and being unexpectedly fired, Vanessa reflects on how she rediscovered her identity, rebuilt self-trust, and chose a more intentional path. She now helps high-achieving women and leaders break free from burnout, reconnect with their inner voice, and mak...

People in this episode

Host: Olivia Sammons

Guest: Vanessa Sotomayor

Topics covered

• burnout
• life coaching
• leadership
• self-trust
• career transition

Keywords

• burnout
• life coaching
• leadership
• career change
• self-discovery

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Organizations: Closers.io

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