01/31/2026
One of the most important lessons corporate leadership taught me wasn’t about managing teams or hitting KPIs.
It was about prioritizing my goals beyond a job title.
Early in my career, I thought success meant climbing faster, working harder, and being indispensable. That mindset helped me grow—but it also taught me something critical:
No role is permanent. No title is guaranteed.
That realization shifted how I think. Not out of fear—but out of strategy.
I started investing in skills that travel with me, building additional income streams, and creating opportunities that don’t disappear when organizations change.
I still believe deeply in excelling in my role. In fact, this mindset has made me more focused, grounded, and effective as a leader.
Corporate leadership gave me structure, discipline, and credibility.
My personal goals gave me options.
And the combination? That’s where balance lives.
This isn’t about leaving corporate.
It’s about complementing your career with intention.
Sharing lessons I’ve learned along the way in corporate leadership…
