What happens when the career you thought you’d love forever suddenly feels like a trap?
In this episode, I talk with Curt Sassak a former award-winning chef who hit the wall after 20 years in his “dream job.” Burnout, identity loss, and the Sunday Scaries forced him to reinvent himself — and today, he’s a career and personal development coach helping professionals do the same.
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We dig into:
00:00 Introduction and Early Life
02:04 Career Journey and Inflection Point
06:28 Recognizing the Need for Change
11:13 Transitioning from Chef to Coach
16:33 Coaching Philosophy and Client Experiences
21:35 Finding Fulfillment in Career Changes
33:37 The Value of Experience and Perspective
35:00 Side Hustles and Career Resilience
36:29 Building Your Brand and Networking
38:23 Self-Promotion and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
45:14 Navigating Career Changes and Inflection Points
50:42 Clarity and Action in Career Transitions