Corporate culture doesn't make you mean all at once. It happens gradually. The culture of correction, the "well, actually" posturing, the incentive models that reward sharp elbows regardless of what the company values say. At some point, you notice the armor has followed you home.

In this episode, I look at what that costs you, and why getting in a room with people who love something (anything!) might be the most practical thing you can do before you leave.

What you'll learn:

• Why corporate cultures harden people even when they espouse values about empathy and inclusion
• Why telling yourself to be nicer doesn't work while you're still inside the system
• How to identify the weirdest part of yourself and why that's actually the starting point
• Why being around people who love things can change your wiring in ways that planning and reflection can't
• What to do if you don't know what you love yet, and why mild curiosity is enough to get started

If you've noticed your edge showing up somewhere it shouldn't, or if you've lost track of what you actually like, this episode is for you.

Shelley McIntyre is a midlife career transition coach for corporate professionals figuring out what comes next.

She spent decades in corporate strategy and technology before leaving to build something of her own. Now she helps other midlife professionals do the same,  with structure, honesty, and without blowing up everything they've worked for.

Work with Shelley:

Own Your Edge Strategy Session: A 90-minute session to identify what's misaligned and map your next moves.
https://burnthemapcoaching.com/own-your-edge

Reinvention Partnership Program: Five months of high-touch coaching for midlife professionals leaving corporate and building what comes next.
https://burnthemapcoaching.com/work-with-shelley

Free Guide: 4 Moves to Get Unstuck
https://burnthemapcoaching.com/guide/

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