Sometimes the career you planned… stops working.

My guest this week, Kendra Germenis, built a path that looked solid on paper: corporate roles, program management, and a master’s degree in Human Dimensions of Organizations.

Then the layoff came.

What followed was a year of job offers falling apart and a growing realization that maybe the next chapter wasn’t supposed to look like the last one.

Eventually she stopped fighting it.

And picked up a paintbrush.

In this episode, we talk about:

• shadow genius and the work we default to

• why structure actually fuels creativity

• what it takes to stop explaining your choices

• and how identity shifts when you stop forcing the old plan

Because the real question isn’t always, What should I do next?

Sometimes it’s, What have I been ignoring that already knows the answer?

Watch or listen to the full episode on your favorite platform:

https://linktr.ee/unmuteyourselfpodcast

If you’re carrying a leadership decision you already know you need to make, I work with leaders navigating high-stakes decisions through coaching and keynote speaking.

Book a private strategy call:

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Contact Our Guest – Kendra Germenis

Email: [email protected] 

Website: bestatworkplaces.com

Instagram (Art): @kitsyco

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendragermenis/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercartersocialimpact/

Instagram: @unmuteyourself

Website: https://flashlightthinking.com

Music: “Your Way” by Mark July | Licensed by Uppbeat 

License code: KKHUU4BLYO3R5SKJ

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