I believe that this in-between space, the one that can feel the most uncertain and uncomfortable, is also the one where the most meaningful shifts begin to take place. In my occasional wiser moments, I know that this phase of life is not something to resolve, but something to learn to move within. It is a time to trust that the space between what was and what will be is not empty, but alive with possibility.

Much of what leaders bring into their roles has been shaped long before they are aware of it. Our histories, contexts, and lived experiences quietly influence how we relate to authority, difference, ambition, and responsibility – often in ways that only become visible when we pause to reflect.

There are times in our lives when the ground begins to quietly (or loudly) shift beneath us. The world around us changes - fast, unpredictably, and often painfully. And at the same time, something inside of us shifts too. Not in a dramatic or obvious way, but in a quiet and persistent way that is hard to ignore.

In recent months, many of my clients have begun to articulate something they've been sensing for a while: that chasing the next role may come at a cost they're no longer willing to pay.

While I no longer practice as an OT, the foundation it gave me continues to shape how I work. I support people in navigating the complexities of their professional lives with clarity, purpose, and care – because in today’s world, our relationship to work deeply impacts our ability to thrive – both personally and professionally.