"I thought leaving corporate meant losing everything — money, identity, even stability. Turns out, it was the start of finding myself again."In this episode, I talk with Doris Walsh, founder of Happy Bunny Coaching, about what really happens after you walk away from a twenty-year corporate career. Doris shares her story of voluntary redundancy during COVID, uprooting her family to Greece, and confronting the uncomfortable question so many of us avoid: What do I want to be when I grow up?!
We explore how cultural expectations shaped her parenting and identity, how she learned to let go of perfection, and what freedom actually feels like when you finally stop chasing other people’s definitions of success. Doris opens up about fear, finances, and finding balance as a mother, wife, and business owner, and why, despite earning less now, she’s never felt richer.
This isn’t just another “quit your job” story, it’s a conversation about redefining enough, rebuilding confidence, and learning to live with purpose, play, and a whole lot more peace.
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00:00 The Journey of Career Change
07:01 Embracing Personal Growth and Freedom
18:49 The Impact of Corporate Life on Parenting
30:38 Navigating Financial Concerns and Mindset
46:23 The Role of Coaching in Personal Transformation
58:23 Happy Bunny Coaching: Helping Others Find Joy
01:11:10 End and Close
