Finding Your Courage: Leaving Corporate, Building Your Own Path & Redefining Success

Have you ever felt that the traditional corporate path doesn’t quite fit you — but you’re not sure whether you’re “ready” to take the leap into something of your own?
This episode of Present Perfect Podcast dives into the very real, very human process of finding your courage to make meaningful changes in your life and career.

Sophie has moved between consulting, corporate roles, and entrepreneurship more than once. Her story isn’t a highlight reel — it’s an honest, grounded reflection on uncertainty, identity, values, ambition, and the moments where life gently (or not so gently) pushes you to build your own path.

We explore why some people feel out of place in corporate structures, why the search for “security” is often an illusion, and how living in line with your values can become a far more reliable compass than waiting to “find your passion.” Sophie explains how entrepreneurship can sometimes feel safer than corporate, not because it’s easy, but because it gives you a sense of control over your decisions, your energy, and the life you’re creating.

This conversation is full of practical takeaways:
• how to navigate doubt and uncertainty without letting it paralyze you
• how to run small “experiments” instead of making drastic career changes overnight
• how to separate your identity from your job title
• how to understand whether you’re driven by values, fear, or external expectations
• how to build courage gradually through action, community, and reflection
• how to redefine success in a way that actually feels good
• why resilience doesn’t come from perfection but from curiosity and honesty

You’ll also hear personal stories — the highs, the lows, and the quiet moments in between — that will feel deeply familiar if you’ve ever questioned your path.

If you’re contemplating a transition, if you’re tired of chasing titles, or if you simply feel the quiet pull to build something that feels more like you, this episode will give you the clarity, grounding, and encouragement you might not even know you needed.