From Soul Crushing to Soulful: Mallory Byers on the hard work it to takes to run your career

About this episode

Mallory Byers shares her transformative journey from a high-performing executive to a career coach, emphasizing the importance of self-trust and embracing uncertainty in career changes.

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Mallory Byers, who went from crushing it at Salesforce to experiencing an unexpected layoff that changed everything. But this isn't just another career pivot story—it's about what happens when you're forced to confront the question: Who am I without my job title? Mallory opens up about her journey from high-performing executive to career coach, revealing the inner work that transformed not just her career, but her entire life. We dive deep into: ✨ Why self-trust is the foundation of any meaningful career change✨ How to recognize (and disrupt) the patterns keeping you stuck✨ What it really means to embrace uncertainty as a superpower✨ The ripple effect of doing inner work on your relationships and well-being✨ Practical strategies for owning your value in job searches and negotiations If you're a high performer who's ever felt lost, stuck in a pattern, or afraid to make a change—this episode is for you. Mallory's insights on becoming the CEO of your own career will challenge you to ask: What would I do if I wasn't afraid?

People in this episode

Guest: Mallory Byers

Topics covered

• career change
• self-trust
• personal development
• job search strategies
• embracing uncertainty

Keywords

• high performer
• career coach
• inner work
• value in negotiations

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