This one's from the heart — raw, unscripted, and long overdue.

In this live edition of Corporate to Calling™, I sat down with my coffee on Substack to talk about what it really means to leave well and lead next. Because around here, we don't burn bridges — we build runways.

I'm sharing lessons from my own journey — from reaching the top 1% in a US Fortune 50 company to building entrepreneurial authority after a layoff that could've ended my story but instead became my launch pad. This isn't just about career transitions; it's about mindset, preparation, and protecting your peace while you rise.

So if you’ve been feeling the shift — that pull to pivot, expand, or lead differently — this episode will remind you that leaving well is just the first move in leading next.

Resources

Pre-order The Beautiful Exit™ Your 6-Week Strategic Roadmap from Corporate Success to Entrepreneurial Authority here: https://www.jrayanicole.com/offers/zv8LPiyC

Get your copy of Choice Destinations — it’s your strategic companion for the pivot you're being called to make. https://www.jrayanicole.com/Choice_Destinations

✨Connect with Host:
Jraya Nicole, Corporate Exit Mentor & Career Strategist, and Author of Choice Destinations

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00:00 Intro: My Corporate to Calling™ Story
01:09 Why Being Real Builds Authority
02:33 From Fortune 50 to Entrepreneurship
03:40 The Rise of Portfolio Careers
06:29 Planning a Smart Career Exit
08:40 The Beautiful Exit Workbook Launch
09:18 Career & Coffee Live Kickoff
09:48 Final Thoughts & Collaboration Invite