Career Congregation is your weekly gathering for all things career — a space to explore the highs, the lows, and the incredible stories of people who’ve navigated career challenges, stepped through fear, and found success and growth on the other side. Hosted by therapist and coach Meghan Fitzpatrick, each episode offers real-life inspiration for reclaiming confidence and direction in your work.

In this week's episode of Career Congregation: for career inspiration, Growth Consultant Kelly Godfrey shares insights from her decades of experience in senior leadership roles across the globe. Founder of her consulting business, GrowBetter, Kelly reflects on her journey through the tech industry, marketing, and international management — including the benefits of working in an agency, time at Ancestry.com, studying at Stanford, and now building a portfolio career.

We explore the value of a strong professional network, the realities of workplace culture at senior levels, and the freedom of a portfolio career. Kelly also reflects on some pivotal moments in her career including redundancy, rediscovery, and how taking a sabbatical gave her the space to step outside her comfort zone and embrace discomfort which became a catalyst for her growth.

From riding a motorcycle through the Himalayas, to taking opportunities to travel, work and study around the world, Kelly's career path is anything but average. Her advice is essential listening for anyone feeling unfulfilled and looking for new ways to work and live with purpose.

Kelly can be found via her company website at:  www.growbetter.co 

Key episode themes:Career change • Personal development • Sabbatical • Self-discovery • Leadership • Entrepreneurship • Inspiring careers • Global roles • Building a network • Portfolio careers • Living with purpose

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