What if the promotion you didn't get was actually the universe's way of setting you free?

In this deeply moving episode, Jess sits down with her dear friend Toto Lambert, who went from Team Secretary to one of the youngest female Partners at a leading global real estate agency in just seven years.

Toto's story is one of courage, vulnerability, and the radical act of putting your health first. Toto has navigated a complex medical condition whilst climbing the corporate ladder, all while wearing the armour of perfectionism.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The moment Toto realised her health was more important than her job title
• Why getting rejected for her "dream" promotion became the catalyst for her transformation
• Her six-month "soulbattical" that changed everything
• How she's learned to integrate strength with grace, and masculine drive with feminine softness
• The importance of redefining success beyond job titles and salaries

About Toto: Toto is a Partner at The Buying Solution, a leading property buying agency, where she helps individuals and families acquire homes in central and southwest London. Alongside her work within real estate, Toto is a yoga teacher and a qualified nutritional therapist. This portfolio career is a unique and arguably quirky combination, however Toto's calm and reassuring presence, with an ability to truly understand others' needs, is a rare and refreshing sight within a notoriously tricky, male-dominated industry.

Toto's swift rise within a leading global real estate agency, from Team Secretary to one of the company's youngest female Partners in just over seven years, left her "successful" but deeply unfulfilled. In 2023, having spent a decade at the company, Toto embarked on a six month "soulbattical", which led her to India, Sri Lanka and to live her best island-girl life in the Balearics. Those 6 months remain the most transformative and healing months of Toto's life to date and helped her redefine what "success" truly means to her.

You can find Toto teaching yoga in SW London studios, many of which stream their classes online for those further afield. Outside of real estate and off the yoga mat, Toto is a keen tennis player, runner and swimmer.

Connect with Toto: Instagram: @toto.lambert Website: www.totolambert.com

Key Takeaways: This episode is a masterclass in listening to your intuition, even when it's terrifying. Toto's journey reminds us that sometimes the biggest disappointments are actually the universe's way of redirecting us towards our authentic path. Her story of shedding corporate armour whilst maintaining professional success shows us that we don't have to choose between authenticity and achievement - we can have both.

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Connect with Jess:

Instagram: @compasscoaching.co

Website: www.compasscoachingandyoga.com