Brian Aquart is a Career Breaker.

He began his career on a traditional path in law, first private practice, then city government, with a clear idea of what success was supposed to look like. But after a door closed on the version of his future he thought he needed, Brian slowed down, hired a coach, and reimagined how his skills could translate beyond legal practice.

In this episode, Brian shares how that pivot led him into healthcare, where he now builds programs that help young people see the many ways they can belong in the healthcare system—far beyond being a doctor or nurse. He also takes us behind the scenes of his podcast, Why I Left, which started during the Great Resignation as a quest to understand why people were leaving “stability” during a time of uncertainty. And we explore his newest work, Storyline by Kingswood, where he helps leaders find narrative clarity so they can show up with intention and lead with impact.

If you’re navigating a career change that feels messy, questioning a path you once thought was “the one,” or craving clarity on how to tell your story in a way that actually feels like you, this episode is for you.

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Notes:

Here’s some links to things we discussed in this episode. 

Brian Aquart on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianaquart/

Why I Left LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/why-i-left/

Why I Left Podcast website: https://whyileft.co/

Storyline by Kingswood: https://www.kingswoodforestllc.com/storyline-by-kingswood/

Jordan Cole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordana-cole-mapp-pcc-a8445a8/