IM18: How to Transition Away From Corporate with Sibil Patri

Embracing Only: Workplace Culture & Career Development for BIPOC Leaders

Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 61, with guest, Sibil Patri. Sibil gives us insight into her transition out of corporate life, how she has had to overcome fear and adjust her priorities, and the importance of rest and alignment in achieving sustainable success.

Sibil is the founder and CEO of In Pursuit Collective - an initiative that reflects her commitment to advocacy and empowerment, focusing on coaching, collaborating, and storytelling to uplift marginalized and racialized communities. Before this, Sibil spent 20 years as an award-winning financial services corporate strategy executive.

This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 61: Achieving Moral Clarity in the Pursuit of Liberation.

Key Discussion Points:

00:57 Transitioning from Corporate Life: There are benefits to working in corporate but don’t let the fear of losing these benefits stop you from leaving a harmful situation.

03:53 Adjusting Your Priorities: A transition out of corporate life means you may have to adjust your priorities. Take the time to identify what is most important to you.

06:53 Changing Your Definition of Safety: What does safety mean to you? Is it financial security or is it being free from a toxic workplace?

08:40 The Importance of Rest: Rest is a significant component of your pursuit of liberation if you want to do it sustainably.

10:57 The Value of Alignment: Think less about action and more about alignment. When your actions are in alignment with your values, you will become extremely productive.

In Summary: Sibil Patri urges us to take action despite our fears. She challenges us to look at what we are prioritizing to ensure that this is in line with what is actually important to us. She emphasizes the need for rest and alignment for long term success.
Resources from this episode:

Follow Sibil on Linkedin or check out her website.

Ready to make a change?

→ If you are struggling to navigate your corporate career but are ambitious and have goals you want to accomplish quickly, Olivia is the coach for you. She can help you reach your goals.

Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.

→ If you are ready to leave corporate or you want to start a profitable side brilliance but you’re unsure of the next steps, Archita can guide you through a successful transition to entrepreneurship.

Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.

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