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#156 Career Math 101: Erica Sosna’s Formula for Bouncing Back – Part One


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Life’s Toughest Recalculations. Part One.

Erica Sosna, author of The Career Equation, knows a thing or two about career pivots—but 2022 threw her a plot twist she never saw coming. An accident left her paralyzed, forcing her to relearn not just how to walk but how to rebuild her life and business from the ground up. Two years later, she’s standing tall—literally and figuratively—proving that resilience isn’t just a mindset, it’s a full-body workout.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

Two Jobs, Two Failures: A Gut Check Moment

“After two roles that didn’t work out as planned, I hit a crossroads. I took a step back and asked: am I in the right place? I needed to rethink my priorities, work style, and the kind of organization that would truly support me.”

The School of Hard Knocks: Rejections and Redirections

“Returning to the corporate world after running my own social enterprise was unexpectedly tough. My CV was different, unconventional, and people didn’t trust me to hold down a job. It took resilience to find an organization that valued my unique experience.”

Shifting Gears: When Your Work Becomes Your Solace

“Returning to my consultancy after a year’s absence was grounding. My work has always been my passion, but after such a physically uncontrollable experience, the familiar structure felt like a comfort. It also became a chance to rethink: How could I reach more people, make a bigger impact? And so, the podcast was born.”

A Balancing Act: Rediscovering Purpose in a Three-Day Week

"Managing a business on a three-day week, while also recovering from a spinal cord injury and parenting, meant redefining success. I’ve refocused on what truly matters, aligning my time with my gifts and refining how I reach people. It’s been a balance of impact and sustainability.”

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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Erica Sosna

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