From Corporate Into Calling: Career Change, Burnout, Meaningful Work, Find Your Purpose

After 15 years as an entrepreneur, I thought I knew how to make money. But when I stepped into the unknown of regenerative work, everything shifted—my confidence, my focus, even my relationship with value. I was spiralling. In this episode, I share the simple framework that helped me find my way: seven questions I scribbled down over breakfast during a solo retreat. It changed the trajectory of my...

If you’ve left the corporate world (or plan to) and you’re starting to explore regenerative work, there’s one thing that blocks even the most motivated people: You guessed it… money . How do I make enough to support myself and my family? How do I do that without selling out — or burning out? Where do I even start? These questions can stop you before you’ve even begun. But the money blocks don’t st...

When you’re building a regenerative business, it’s easy to focus on all the doing — the strategy, the content, the offers. But none of it happens without you. And if you’re not looking after the human behind the work, the work itself starts to wobble. In this high-energy solo episode, I share 3 powerful (and slightly unconventional) ways to look after yourself while taking big, bold steps in your...

Most people set financial goals that sound sensible… but feel totally flat. “Replace my salary.” “Make enough to survive.” “Hit 6 figures.” But when your goal has no real WHY behind it, it’s hard to stay motivated — especially when you’re building a career rooted in purpose, impact, or regeneration. In this short solo episode, I’ll walk you through: Why abstract financial goals create resistance T...

Today’s episode begins in a rain-soaked woodland, the first drops falling after weeks of dryness. It’s a moment of relief—for the land and for me. Just after finishing a wild coaching session with a client, I’m walking among the trees, reflecting on a question that’s been showing up for both of us: What do you do when you’re doing all the right things in your business, but the results just aren’t...

Finally the conditions were right for recording the podcast in the wild! Join me for an episode sat by a woodland stream, bathed in birdsong and providing a banquet for midges. Today I explore my deepening relationship with nature in recent years, how it is led by a childlike wonder and has inspired me to re-center play in my work. I reflect on the ways in which ego - certainly my ego! - can hold...

Natalia Sanyal works with humanity-first brands to create anti-oppressive copy that’s authentic, does less harm — and still sells. For many people stepping into regenerative entrepreneurship, that can feel like an impossible paradox, but this conversation shows you how it’s done. I first connected with Natalia on LinkedIn while consciously rewilding my feed. Her content was a breath of fresh mount...

Today's episode starts in an open meadow, the ground soaked with dew and the early morning sunlight just beginning to light up the tips of trees. Immersing in nature is a key theme not only of this podcast but of all my work. Most of us have very little experience of what it means to simply BE in nature, not exercising, or walking the dog, just listening, observing and experiencing. In the episode...

The uncomfortable truth is that I started a podcast about regenerative work with expectations firmly rooted in extractive business strategy. Happily, things are about to change. This is a new format episode—but more importantly, it’s grounded in a far deeper, more authentic motivation. Listen in to discover the real “why” behind my podcast, and how I’m shifting my focus to a heartfelt exploration...

Capitalism has very clear ideas about what makes us valuable—to capitalism. When we consider doing our own thing or creating our own business, this is often where we start. It’s also where we get trapped, because when we focus our attention on those things, we continue to prop up the very system we want to step out of. Why are we so attached to the things capitalism values? Because we get more tha...

Regeneration is restoring life and life is inconsistent. Life is cyclical. Life ebbs and flows. It has flourishing seasons of incredible, abundant growth and then it has long, long seasons where you can't see anything happening. Where everything looks dead, quiet and still. That is what I choose for myself and for my business... to change with the seasons... to change as the mood takes me. As I em...

“Regenerative” is an increasingly popular term, but what exactly does it mean in the context of work? We’re going back to basics today with a replay of my first (and most listened) episode. Discover foundational principles for a career rooted in nature. Next steps: Book a Discovery Call to learn more about Regenerative Career Coaching Subscribe to my email for weekly guidance to help you quit corp...

What if I told you that the very things you feel awkward or ashamed about in your career could actually be your biggest strengths? What if the aspects you worry will stop people from hiring you, investing in you, or buying from you are the very things that will attract them to you? In today’s episode, I’ll help you shift your perspective on career “messiness” and show you how to turn it into an ad...

It’s time to make radical changes in your worklife. Corporations are reneging on their sustainability commitments, mass layoffs are becoming normalized, and YOU need to make empowered choices about who you are willing to work for. The goal of making change happen from inside these organizations is proving to be a fantasy. The illusion that a corporate job means security and safety is evaporating....

It is absolutely true that many people are not in a position to quit their corporate job and pursue purposeful, regenerative work. If you need your job to pay the bills and put food on the table, this podcast is not for you. However, if you recognize that you have reached a stage in your career with more options than most, it's time to understand what career privilege means—and decide how to use i...

Welcome to the first Q&A episode of Regenerative Worklife! This week, we’re diving into a powerful listener question: Why do we resist change, even when we know we want it? Why do we choose to stay in unfulfilling jobs instead of pursuing our dreams? Navigating out of the corporate world is complex! It takes courage to transition into regenerative work that brings life to you and those around...

Money is the biggest blocker to pursuing a regenerative career, but the reality is, you’re already paying a very high price for that corporate salary. Money makes the world go round they say. The truth is that money also controls us. It traps us into jobs that we probably never intended for ourselves. It holds us back from the dreams of our childhoods and the creative callings of our adult lives....

What if the missing piece in your work isn’t more strategy, effort, or even rest—but something deeper? Something that wakes you up, reminds you of who you are, and reconnects you to what matters? In this episode, I share a simple but powerful shift that has transformed my mornings—and, unexpectedly, my approach to business. It started with a pre-dawn walk, just me, my cocker spaniel, and the dark...

Are you ready to reimagine your career as part of a thriving, resilient ecosystem? In this coaching session, I work with Sara, a passionate sustainability professional who left her corporate job to pursue work more aligned with her values. Together, we explore how to balance multiple income streams, integrate creative passions, and build a meaningful career that’s both impactful and financially su...

In this podcast episode, I invite you to rethink the role money plays in our approach to work. For many of us, money feels like the biggest obstacle standing between us and the work we truly want to do. But what if we dared to imagine a different way—one where money takes a backseat, and passion, purpose, and curiosity take the lead? I’ll share my experience as an actor, where I learned how to sto...

Today, I invite you to join me in exploring what community activism can teach us about regenerative work. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been part of a local campaign to save a group of mature trees in my small town. It’s been an experience filled with both grief and hope—and it’s taught me some unexpected lessons about what it means to work regeneratively. Typically when we think about work,...

In this episode, I invite you to explore a different way of thinking about sustainable work—one that focuses not just on what we do, but on how we approach it. Too often, we focus on the labels, the tasks, the job titles, and the outcomes. But if the way we work leaves us drained, disconnected, and constantly pushing for more, can we truly call it sustainable? I’ll share my personal journey of bre...

What happens when self-doubt creeps into your regenerative career journey? In this episode, I share a personal story of finding unexpected wisdom from the backseat of my car, thanks to my 4-year-old son’s impromptu song. Together, we’ll unpack the six reasons crises of confidence often arise in regenerative work, from letting go of old tools that no longer serve us to navigating the weight of syst...

Many people working in corporate sustainability—like Cloé—feel deeply frustrated by the gap between their desire to create meaningful change and the reality of their work. They’re passionate about addressing challenges like climate change, fostering stronger communities, and reconnecting with nature, but often find themselves stuck, overthinking the “perfect” career path. The result? No action, an...

“I’m stuck between what I want and how to make money.” “If I go into this regenerative dream, I’ll make even less money.” “What solvable issue can I tackle that will also make me money?” Sound familiar? Money worries don’t have to stop you from pursuing the career you truly want. In this episode, I’ll guide you step-by-step to create your own financial transition plan, designed to support your shi...