Lessons from a quitter with Goli Kalkhoran
Episode description
Ep. 78: What happens when you follow the “perfect” career path—only to realize it’s not for you?
Goli Kalkhoran, a former lawyer turned Master Certified Life Coach, joins me to talk about her bold career pivots, from Big Law to public defence to coaching. She shares her journey of letting go of external expectations, redefining success on her terms, and using mindset work to navigate fear, identity shifts, and career reinvention.
About Goli:
Goli Kalkhoran is a former lawyer turned Master Certified Life Coach and host of the Lessons from a Quitter podcast. She helps unfulfilled professionals break free from careers that no longer serve them and create a life they actually enjoy. Through her coaching and podcast, she challenges societal expectations, de-stigmatizes quitting, and guides individuals through career pivots with confidence.
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Ep. 7: Meredith MacKenzie on figuring out how to reconcile being a high achiever and also new mom – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 3: How I figured out how to change careers in my 20s and 30s – Spotify or Apple
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.
Connect with Andrea via Instagram here or her website here.
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