Embracing Joy through Transformation with Sarah Gormley

Business is Human

"I went from climbing the corporate ladder relentlessly to owning an art gallery and embracing a completely different life."

In this part two episode of the Business is Human with Sarah Gormley, Sarah recounts her transition from corporate life to pursuing authentic joy, the impact of therapy on her life choices, and the importance of realigning success metrics with personal well-being. Rebecca and Sarah emphasize the power of resilience, the liberation from external success measures, and the ongoing journey of self-discovery. They also discuss Sarah's memoir, "The Order of Things," which explores her life changes, detachment from traditional success, and therapeutic journey.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Address emotional distress early to navigate life transitions more effectively
• Focus on personal fulfillment and the impact of your achievements, not just numbers or titles
• Periodically reassess your goals and be open to changing paths to align with your true aspirations

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro
(02:59) Transition from marketing to memoir
(11:36) The role of therapy in self-discovery
(16:47) Life after leaving corporate america
(20:21) Navigating the struggles of achievement
(23:31) Embracing new definitions of success
(26:33) Sarah's journey to publish her memoir

Connect with Sarah:

Website: http://www.sarahgormley.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gormleysarah/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scgormley/

Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/