My Story
When I was a lawyer, something always felt off.
It just didn't feel like it was what I was meant to be doing.
I spent so many years yearning for approval and validation, and suddenly, I was getting it. But getting up every morning and going to an unfulfilling job felt like such a betrayal to myself. What did the fancy title matter, if deep down I didn't enjoy the work.
Sure, if I dug deep, I could find reasons to be grateful - and I did - for 6 years too long.
It was like being in a relationship where nothing is technically wrong - but something just doesn't feel right.
Deep down I knew I could live an okay life, waking up every day and going to an okay job.
But there was also a part of me that kept questioning - what if there's more? Am I really willing to settle with just 'okay' for the rest of my life?
The first major turning point came after reading, The Slight Edge - by Jeff Olsen. In the book Olsen talks about his own journey of being both a beach bum and a millionaire.
The part that left the biggest imprint for me, was when he was standing on a golf course questioning why he was an underpaid employee working in the hot sun, watching other wealthy men playing golf, while he mowed the greens. It gave me another perspective.
Here I was — a “successful” lawyer, in the eyes of others, yet broke, drained, and unfulfilled.
This was my turning point. My moment of realisation.
Suddenly it hit me that, just like Olsen says, I was making small choices every day toward a life I didn't want. And that was the moment I opened my eyes.
It didn't happen overnight, but I knew in that moment I would do whatever it took every day, taking small steps, toward a life that I wanted. A job that I wanted.
In July 2022, I resigned from my job as a lawyer for good, with no plan B in place.
2 weeks later, I landed a job in beauty therapy, of all things (that's a story for another day) and I absolutely loved it!
And although this job was not my end goal, it allowed me to take a breather, reset, and reconnect with where I was going. And from that space, my dream of becoming a coach was born.
There have been many hurdles along the way, but I am so proud to be here today living the life I once only hoped for.
Now, I help other people, just like myself, move through the fears and doubts of taking the path less travelled.
Stepping out of your comforts and into the unknown is a scary and unfamiliar path - I know because I've done it myself.
As a career & mindset coach and NLP practitioner, I combine the tools and understanding I’ve learned with the lived experience of walking this exact path.
I know what it takes, how scary it can be, and I also know the freedom waiting for you on the other side.
Only you can choose to take that first step - but I'll be right here waiting for you when you do.
With love,
Jen X
