There’s a particular momentum that comes with working in the corporate finance. A drive to deliver, to perform, to stay ahead. I knew it well. For years, I thrived in environments that rewarded clarity, logic, and structure. These spaces can be full of learning, ambition, and connection—and for many, they remain the right place to grow and contribute.
But for me, there came a point when the questions started shifting. I wasn’t just asking what the next step was—I was wondering whether I was still walking a path that felt like mine. The deeper I looked, the more I noticed a quiet tension. Not in any one project or role, but in the pace, the expectations, and the deeper narratives we rarely paused to question.
Leaving the corporate world wasn’t just a career decision—it was a change in orientation. A way of stepping back to see more clearly, and to live more deliberately.
Because let’s be honest: the world today isn’t simple. Whether you’re in a leadership role, mid-transition, or considering what’s next, we’re all navigating uncertainty. Climate, disconnection, burnout, inequality—these aren’t just distant problems. They shape how we show up, make choices, and define success.
What I’ve come to realise is that staying centered in this kind of world doesn’t mean opting out. It means learning to relate to complexity with more perspective—and, perhaps, more grace.
One of the most grounding practices I’ve found—and one I now share with others—is this:
Zoom out. Make space for reflection. Use inquiry as a way forward.
When life feels overwhelming, it’s often because we’re too close to the noise. We’re reacting instead of responding. Thinking in loops instead of stepping back. What helps isn’t necessarily more input—it’s more integration.
This is where practices like action inquiry come in: a simple yet powerful approach that invites us to reflect while we act, asking questions like,
What am I doing?
Why am I doing it?
What results am I getting?
And what does that tell me?
Whether through journaling, coaching, walking conversations, or simply sitting with a question—structured reflection helps us regain perspective. And from that space, yes, solutions do emerge. Often quieter and wiser than we expect.
So if you’re in a moment of change—or even just aware that something deeper is asking for your attention—here’s something to try:
Set aside 45 minutes this week—no screens, no agenda. Just sit with this question:
What is quietly asking for my attention right now?
You don’t need to figure it all out in that moment. The value is in making room for your own insight to surface—on its own time.
This is the kind of space I offer through coaching: not advice, but a structure for inquiry. A place to slow down, reflect in motion, and discover your own direction—even in complexity.
In a world that’s moving fast, reflection isn’t a retreat.
It’s a way to engage more honestly—and more fully—with what matters most.