So many people reach a point in their career where the work looks meaningful from the outside but feels empty, exhausting or impossible on the inside. Not because they’re failing or burnt out beyond repair, but because corporate systems dilute their values and limit their ability to create the impact they came for. If you’re craving a career change, questioning your purpose or wondering why the work you once believed in no longer feels aligned, this episode will give you a clearer way forward. You’ll learn why meaningful work starts with what genuinely matters to you — not with a niche or a strategy. You’ll explore how the way you want work to feel becomes the foundation of your business design. And you’ll understand why commercial viability is not the enemy of purpose-driven or regenerative work, but the thing that keeps your contribution alive long term. I also talk honestly about the parts no one prepares you for: the unlearning required after years in corporate, the confidence wobbles, the courage to choose yourself, and why community is the most stabilising force when you’re building work on your own terms. If you’re standing at the edge of career change, feeling the early signs of burnout or hungry to find your purpose, this conversation will give you a grounded framework for what meaningful work truly requires — and why it's far more possible than you think. If this is the season for you to deepen, refine or finally build the work you’ve been longing for, here are your next steps: Read the MBI Programme Overview (https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9kcml2ZS5nb29nbGUuY29tL2ZpbGUvZC8xWUxBemw2dnhraktNWmlhWVdTM3Bic2tLX0Y3c1JWLS0vdmlldz91c3A9ZHJpdmVfbGluaw==) Book a no-pressure call (https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9jYWxlbmRseS5jb20vcmVnZW5lcmF0aXZld29ya2xpZmUvY29ubmVjdGlvbi1jYWxsP2JhY2s9MSZtb250aD0yMDI1LTEx)to discuss joining the January cohort Follow the Meaningful Business Incubator page (https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGlua2VkaW4uY29tL2NvbXBhbnkvbWVhbmluZ2Z1bC1idXNpbmVzcy1pbmN1YmF0b3I=)for updates and events Next steps: ✦ Discover the Meaningful Business Incubator (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/courage-to-quit) ✦ Subscribe to my emails (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) ✦ Book a call with me (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife) Related episodes: → You Don’t Need a New Job! How to Choose Purposeful Career Change Instead (https://smartlink.ausha.co/fromcorproateintocalling/ep50-you-don-t-need-a-new-job-how-to-choose-purposeful-career-change-instead) → Is Corporate Burnout Blocking Your Career Change? (https://app.ausha.co/app/channel/296015/show/189629/library/episodes/preview/9655815) → Don’t Just Quit Your Job — Pivot with Purpose (https://app.ausha.co/app/channel/296015/show/189629/library/episodes/preview/9848997) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

When you quit your job, it’s easy to think the hard part is over. You’ve made the bold move, chosen freedom, and finally said no to something that didn’t fit. But as today’s episode explores, leaving is just the beginning. The real work begins when you start to build something of your own — because without intention, your new worklife can start to look a lot like the system you just left. In this episode, Alisa unpacks the two meanings of the word pivot: the empowering kind that completely changes the foundation of how you work, and the kind that keeps you spinning in circles around old habits, fears, and burnout patterns. She shares a client story about taking voluntary redundancy, starting a holistic wellness business, and learning what it truly means to pivot with purpose — from clarity, not panic. You’ll learn: Why quitting your job is just the first step in real career change The seven foundations of a sustainable, regenerative business How to reconnect with your why and build meaningful work that lasts What it takes to move from burnout and fear to confidence and clarity How to make bold changes without recreating corporate pressure in disguise If you’re ready to stop spinning and start creating meaningful work on your own terms, this episode is for you. If you’ve quit your job — or you’re ready to — but want to build something that lasts, the Meaningful Business Incubator is where that happens. It’s a six-month journey to design, test, and launch your next chapter — with structure, clarity, and community every step of the way. Book a call (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife) with me to learn more. Next steps: ✦ Book Courage to Quit (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/courage-to-quit) — a 90-minute session to create your personalised exit plan. ❖ Subscribe to my emails (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) — your weekly lifeline out of corporate. ↗ Explore more (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/) and read transcripts on the website. Related episodes: → EP55: Caught in the Corporate Layoffs? 6 Regenerative Approaches for What Comes Next (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/caught-in-the-corporate-layoffs-6-regenerative-approaches-for-what-comes-next) → EP50: You Don’t Need a New Job! How to Choose Purposeful Career Change Instead (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/you-dont-need-a-new-job-how-to-choose-purposeful-career-change-instead) → EP52: Finding Purpose - How Clare Left Corporate Agencies to Build Meaningful Work for Changemakers (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/is-corporate-burnout-blocking-your-career-change-fgctr) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Just been laid off? Don’t rush to replace one problem with another. Consider a radically different approach to career change — even when it’s been thrust upon you. After another wave of corporate layoffs, thousands of people are facing uncertainty, exhaustion, and burnout. The system that promised security has once again shown its cracks. If you’ve just lost your job, or you’re questioning the stability of the one you’re in, this episode is your invitation to pause — and reimagine what comes next. Rather than panic-applying or polishing your CV, I share 6 regenerative strategies to help you: Reframe what’s happening and release the shame Treat redundancy as seed funding for reinvention Rediscover your purpose and design work that truly fits This isn’t about bouncing back — it’s about rebuilding differently. If you’re ready to find meaningful work, purpose, and a path that brings life back to you (and the world around you), this episode is where it begins. Next steps: To learn more about the Meaningful Business Incubator, book a call here. (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife) ✦ Book Courage to Quit (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/courage-to-quit) — a 90-minute session to create your personalised exit plan. ❖ Subscribe to my emails (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) — your weekly lifeline out of corporate. ↗ Explore more (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/) and read transcripts on the website. Related episodes: → EP53: Who would you be without your job title? (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/who-would-you-be-without-your-job-title) → EP50: You Don’t Need a New Job! How to Choose Purposeful Career Change Instead (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/you-dont-need-a-new-job-how-to-choose-purposeful-career-change-instead) → EP49: The 3 Types of People Who Need to Quit Corporate (and Find Meaningful Work) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-3-types-of-people-who-need-to-quit-corporate-and-find-meaningful-work) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

If you’re still in your corporate job — serving someone else’s agenda, showing up for work that doesn’t fit who you are or what you believe in — this episode is for you. n this short, punchy episode, I’m breaking down four reasons it takes so much courage to quit corporate — and how to move through each of them so you can make a confident, grounded exit into more meaningful work of your own. Because if you’ve been scheming, dreaming, and planning your career change for months (or years) but somehow still haven’t made your move, there’s a reason for that. You’re not lazy, incapable, or confused — you’re human. And your fears are doing their job: trying to keep you safe. We’ll unpack what’s really keeping you stuck — and what to do about it. In this episode you’ll learn how to: Recognise the real fears hiding beneath practical excuses Reframe burnout as a signal, not a failure Build a personalised, empowered exit plan Take grounded action toward meaningful, purpose-led work If you’re ready to stop planning and start acting, I can help you map your next steps. Book your Courage to Quit session at regenerativeworklife.com/courage (https://regenerativeworklife.com/courage) Next steps: ✦ Book Courage to Quit (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/courage-to-quit) — a 90-minute session to create your personalised exit plan. ❖ Subscribe to my emails (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) — your weekly lifeline out of corporate. ↗ Explore more (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/) and read transcripts on the website. Related episodes: 💰 Money — How corporate systems deliberately use money as leverage, and practical ways to loosen that control so financial fear doesn’t dictate your next move. → Listen next: EP17 – Regeneration and Money: A Financial Plan for Your Purpose-Led Career (https://app.ausha.co/app/channel/296015/show/189629/library/episodes/preview/8044746) 🧠 Identity — Why your job title feels inseparable from your self-worth (and how to remember who you are beyond your work). → Listen next: EP53 – Who Are You Without Your Job Title? (https://app.ausha.co/app/channel/296015/show/189629/library/episodes/preview/9731931) 😬 Self-Doubt — Why even the most capable professionals struggle to trust themselves outside of corporate systems — and how to “outsource your confidence” until it becomes your own. → Listen next: EP14 – Three Fears Holding You Back from Purposeful, Regenerative Work (https://app.ausha.co/app/channel/296015/show/189629/library/episodes/preview/7972833) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What happens when your job becomes your identity? In this episode, we explore the deep emotional work behind career change — the moment when you realise that the title you’ve spent years building no longer fits who you are. You’ll hear how one GP, completely burned out by a system she once loved, began to rediscover herself beyond her role. And I’ll share my own experience of letting go of “CEO and Founder Alisa” to find purpose and freedom on the other side of quitting. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck between loving their work but hating their job — anyone wondering who they might be without the label. If you’re ready to rebuild your confidence, find meaningful work, and design a career that serves your life (not the other way around), this episode will help you take that first step. Next steps: ✦ Book Courage to Quit (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/courage-to-quit) — a 90-minute session to create your personalised exit plan. ❖ Subscribe to my emails (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe) — your weekly lifeline out of corporate. ↗ Explore more (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/) and read transcripts on the website. Related episodes: → EP44: Making Space for Change,The Non-Negotiable of a Regenerative Career Transition (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/making-space-for-change-the-non-negotiable-of-a-regenerative-career-transition) → EP49: The 3 Types of People Who Need to Quit Corporate (and Find Meaningful Work) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-3-types-of-people-who-need-to-quit-corporate-and-find-meaningful-work) → EP52: Finding Purpose - How Clare Left Corporate Agencies to Build Meaningful Work for Changemakers (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/is-corporate-burnout-blocking-your-career-change-fgctr) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

“I remember one Christmas Eve… instead of being with my husband and not-yet-two-year-old, I was finishing a project because that felt more important.” If your career looks great on paper but feels wrong in your bones, Clare’s story will resonate. This is the first episode in my Finding Purpose series—monthly conversations with clients and other brave souls who’ve left corporate, done the inner and outer work, and built regenerative careers on their own terms. These episodes are about real transitions, not highlight reels: the fears, the false starts, and the choices that lead to meaningful work. Clare spent years in London’s creative agencies, living the long-hours rhythm that corporate culture normalises. Then life forced a rethink—pregnancy, twins, a move out of London, and the dawning realisation that the “fun had stopped.” We talk about how burnout drains the imagination you need for career change, and how the fear of slipping back into burnout can keep you in limbo even after you’ve left. Together we reframe work from the ground up: start with how you want life to feel (family first, balance, a sense of craft) and only then design the work around it. What’s powerful about Clare’s path is that nothing was wasted. She turned years of brand/communications experience and a master’s in sustainability into Story Labs (https://www.flockforchange.com/)—participatory, community-led sessions that surface lived experience and weave it into collective narratives for places, projects and changemakers. Listen for: How corporate conditioning leads us to over-work—and why we double down on it ourselves. Why burnout doesn’t end when you quit, and how to move despite the fear of repeating old patterns. The mindset shifts that unlocked momentum: slowing down, committing, and building something to last. If Clare’s journey resonates and you’re ready to reimagine your relationship with work, let’s talk. The Meaningful Business Incubator is my six-month intensive coaching program where we will design, test, and launch your regenerative business or offering. Book a call with me (https://calendly.com/regenerativeworklife)and we’ll talk about what the Meaningful Business Incubator can unlock for you. Related episodes: → EP51: Is Corporate Burnout Blocking Your Career Change? (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/is-corporate-burnout-blocking-your-career-change) → EP50: You Don’t Need a New Job! How to Choose Purposeful Career Change Instead (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/you-dont-need-a-new-job-how-to-choose-purposeful-career-change-instead) → EP49: The 3 Types of People Who Need to Quit Corporate (and Find Meaningful Work) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-3-types-of-people-who-need-to-quit-corporate-and-find-meaningful-work) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Corporate burnout can block your career change long before you even hand in your notice — and long after you’ve left. Before you quit, burnout drains the confidence and imagination you need to move. After you quit, fear of slipping back into overwhelm and exhaustion can stop you from building the meaningful work you really want. We’ll dig into what’s actually behind burnout — not just overwork, but the deeper cost of squeezing yourself into an extractive system that values output over life. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Understand the hidden roots of corporate burnout and why it lingers Recognise how burnout holds you back from career change and meaningful work Quit consciously and rebuild your relationship with work in a regenerative way Find your purpose without repeating the same exhausting patterns Ready to act? Courage to Quit is a confidential 90-minute session to take you from trapped and anxious to clear, grounded, and free — with a personalised exit plan you can act on with confidence. Next steps: ✦ Book Courage to Quit (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/courage-to-quit) — a 90-minute session to create your personalised exit plan. ❖ Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe)s — your weekly lifeline out of corporate. ↗ Explore more and read transcripts on the website (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/). Related episodes: → EP11: How To Talk To Your Partner About Regenerative Career Change → EP7: Pause Is a Career Power Move (Regenerative Unsticking Point with Shweta) → EP3: Tips to Avoid Corporate Greenwash in Your Sustainable Job Search Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Most people think the answer to corporate stress or burnout is to get a new job. But here’s the truth: without rethinking your relationship to work itself, you’ll end up in the same cycle of dissatisfaction, stress, and burnout — just in a slightly shinier package. In this episode of From Corporate to Calling, I share why career change means so much more than job-hopping. I’ll walk you through three powerful ways my clients have approached purposeful career change — balancing meaningful work with family life; immersing in a passion field like regenerative agriculture; and building a bold entrepreneurial vision from the ground up. What you’ll hear in this episode: Why jumping to a “better” job often leaves you with the same problems The difference between incremental change and true career change with purpose Real client stories of leaving corporate systems to find meaningful work and build regenerative careers Three pathways to find your purpose and create life-giving work outside of burnout culture If your current role looks great on paper but feels wrong in your bones, this episode will help you see why the answer isn’t just a new job — it’s a purposeful career change. Remember: it takes courage to quit. Hold onto that courage, and use it to step into a path that brings you back to life. Next steps: ✦ Book Courage to Quit (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/courage-to-quit) — a 90-minute session to create your personalised exit plan. ❖ Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe)s — your weekly lifeline out of corporate. ↗ Explore more and read transcripts on the website (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/). Related episodes: → EP49: The 3 Types of People Who Need to Quit Corporate (and Find Meaningful Work) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-3-types-of-people-who-need-to-quit-corporate-and-find-meaningful-work) → EP44: Making Space for Change,The Non-Negotiable of a Regenerative Career Transition (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/making-space-for-change-the-non-negotiable-of-a-regenerative-career-transition) → EP28: Five Reasons Why You Should INVEST in RADICAL Career Change (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/five-reasons-why-you-should-invest-in-radical-career-change) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

If your career looks great on paper but feels wrong in your bones, you’re not alone. In this first episode of the relaunched From Corporate to Calling, I share the 3 types of people who urgently need to quit corporate — and why finding meaningful work isn’t optional, it’s essential. Whether you’re: stuck in a corporate job that drains your soul, working in a nonprofit, startup, or sustainability role that still feels like corporate in disguise, or carrying the mindset of corporate even after you’ve left… …this episode is a wake-up call and a lifeline into meaningful work. You’ll hear why staying in systems that demand we sacrifice our humanity leads to burnout, misalignment, and the loss of work–life balance — and why choosing a career change, especially in your 40s or beyond, can help you find your purpose, your calling, and a more fulfilling career. It takes courage to quit your job and create a values-driven, purposeful career. But staying stuck isn’t neutral. Our inaction harms us and the world around us. If you’re questioning your work life and wondering if it’s time to make a change, this episode will help you see yourself clearly — and remind you that meaningful, regenerative work is possible. Next steps: ✦ Book Courage to Quit (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/courage-to-quit) — a 90-minute session to create your personalised exit plan. ❖ Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe)s — your weekly lifeline out of corporate. ↗ Explore more and read transcripts on the website (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/). Related episodes: → EP28: Five Reasons Why You Should INVEST in RADICAL Career Change (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/five-reasons-why-you-should-invest-in-radical-career-change) → EP26: The REAL reason you haven't made the career change you want (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-real-reason-you-havent-made-the-career-change-you-want) → EP25: What Is Your Corporate Salary Costing You? (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/what-is-your-corporate-salary-costing-you) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

I’m recording this bonus episode on location in Canary Wharf, one of London’s biggest business districts. I’m surrounded by glass towers that house the likes of Chase, JP Morgan, and Revolut—a far cry from the woods where I usually do my best thinking, coaching, and wandering. For years, the woods have been my sanctuary. They’ve been my escape from a business world where I once felt I had to put on a mask, hide parts of myself, and succeed on someone else’s terms. But here’s the truth: while I’ve loved that season of retreat and reconnection with nature, staying in the woods has also meant expecting people to come and find me there. The reality is, the people who most urgently need my support—the ones suffocating in corporate roles that look good on paper but feel wrong in their bones—are right here, inside these buildings. They don’t have time to wander out into the sunshine, let alone the forest. If I want to be a lifeline for them, I need to step out of my own comfort zone and meet them where they are. That’s why I’m relaunching this podcast as From Corporate to Calling. I’ll still bring the same honesty and exploration, but with a sharper focus on helping you quit corporate and discover meaningful, regenerative work. If you’ve been with me since the beginning, thank you for walking this path with me—and if you’re new, welcome. You’re in the right place if you’re ready to leave behind burnout and misalignment, and redirect your skills into work that brings life back to you and to the world around you. The first episode of the relaunch is already waiting for you—let’s begin this new chapter together. Next steps: ✦ Book Courage to Quit (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/courage-to-quit) — a 90-minute session to create your personalised exit plan. ❖ Subscribe to my email (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/subscribe)s — your weekly lifeline out of corporate. ↗ Explore more and read transcripts on the website (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/). Related episodes: → EP45: Age and regenerative work — a joyful exploration! (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/age-and-regenerative-work-a-joyful-exploration) → EP44: Making Space for Change,The Non-Negotiable of a Regenerative Career Transition (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/making-space-for-change-the-non-negotiable-of-a-regenerative-career-transition) → EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal) (https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/podcast/the-most-joyful-conversation-about-marketing-ive-ever-had-interview-with-natalia-sanyal) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.