My turning point was exactly two years ago.

My former employer announced the closure of our business, leaving many of us facing redundancy, myself included. I vividly remember that October day in 2021.

Some might say, “Business is business,” but this wasn’t my first encounter with such a situation. My previous stint at UBS, while a voluntary departure, also stemmed from a major reorganisation that left me questioning my career path. In between those two companies the pandemic made other work situations seem like a fever dream.

Throughout my career, I’d contemplated a change numerous times but struggled to find the courage, the right idea, or the perfect moment to pivot (and that one doesn’t even exist, does it?).

However, my last role made it very clear to me: My passion for working with people, supporting them through challenges, stress, doubt, and frustration. It was a deeply rewarding experience.

It wasn’t until I was a coachee myself that I began to realise this could be more than a passion.

I had never considered coaching a serious profession. It’s remarkable how our attitudes can change through experience.

What became clear to me is that sometimes we just need to listen to ourselves. Not the naysayers, not the rational thinkers. But understand what we really want to spend our time with.

For me, this was also a case of “What can I give in my job?” rather than “How much does this job pay me?” What legacy do I want to leave one day?

Same question for you today: What do you want to look back on someday?

I posted the same on my LinkedIn account, happy to hear from you there.