Many women spend years building successful careers.

They work hard.

Earn promotions.

Lead teams.

Reach goals they once only dreamed about.

But eventually many high-achieving women find themselves asking a new question:
What's next?

In this episode, Shannon sits down with former IBM Executive Vice President and Senior Partner Anouk Brumfield to discuss leadership, ambition, reinvention, and how success evolves throughout a career.

After more than 30 years at IBM leading global teams, major transformations, and billion-dollar portfolios, Anouk shares lessons learned about career growth, mentorship, sponsorship, burnout, purpose, and personal fulfillment.

In this episode:
✅ How family and early life experiences shape ambition
✅ The role mentorship and sponsorship play in career advancement
✅ Why high-achieving women need both internal and external mentors
✅ How success changes throughout different stages of life
✅ The difference between burnout and knowing it's time for a pivot
✅ Why self-awareness is critical for career growth
✅ How to recognize when you're no longer aligned with your purpose
✅ The importance of building your personal support network
✅ Why giving yourself grace is a leadership skill

Listen for practical advice for women navigating career transitions, leadership growth, and the question so many professionals eventually face: Am I still doing what I'm meant to be doing?

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