When the C-suite grind stops feeling like success, what comes next? In this conversation, strategist and Prime Alchemy founder Marie Genevieve Pawlak shares how a layoff became the catalyst for a purpose-driven pivot—and why play is her unfair advantage in leadership transformation. Together, she and Chase unpack the power of transferable skills, authentic positioning, and building confidence by leaning into what lights you up. This episode is for anyone ready to reimagine their work without losing themselves in the process.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to conduct a quarterly “career audit” for clarity and growth
• The art of identifying transferable skills across industries
• Why play drives retention, collaboration, and culture in business
• How to position your business by leaning into authenticity
• Why alignment—not hustle—is the foundation for purpose-driven success

Key Insights:

01:20 — The Pivot That Started It All

05:58 — Burnout, Honesty, and Transferable Skills

13:36 — From Side Hustle to Sovereign Business

20:29 — Play Is a Serious Business Strategy

24:58 — Differentiate by Being More You

Guest Bio:

Marie Genevieve Pawlak is the founder of Prime Alchemy, a consultancy that transforms leadership through experiential, play-based learning. With a career spanning higher education and manufacturing, Marie blends systems thinking, humor, and heart to help leaders solve complex challenges with creativity and clarity. She’s also an author and advocate for civic education, bringing purpose and play to every room she enters.

Resources & Mentions:

Purpose Positioning Framework

Additional Mentions: Prime Alchemy, Frameworks of the Mind by Howard Gardner, Click by Jack Knapp, Marie’s children’s civics series

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