What happens when you trade decades in high-stakes consulting for sunrise mornings on a Texas ranch?

Today’s guest, Dave Worley, did exactly that and his story is a powerful reminder that your next chapter can be bold, unexpected, and deeply fulfilling.

After more than 25 years advising C-level leaders and driving business development at firms like PwC and CrossCountry Consulting, Dave made a life-changing pivot: stepping away from corporate life to run his family’s 120-year-old West Texas ranch.

In this conversation, he shares how he knew it was time to leave, what surprised him most about starting over, and the mindset shifts that helped him navigate divorce, reinvention, and retirement all at once.

We talk about:
✨ The realities of consulting — the pace, the pressure, and the thrill
✨ Why every career (and every relationship) involves selling
✨ How AI is reshaping professional services
✨ What happens emotionally when you outgrow a path you’ve been on for decades
✨ Choosing joy, embracing risk, and giving yourself permission to change
✨ The wisdom he wishes he had earlier in his career
✨ And the reminder we all need: “This isn’t a practice life.”

Dave’s story is real, grounded, and full of perspective — especially for anyone feeling stuck, craving change, or questioning what’s next.

If you're considering a pivot, in career, relationship, or identity, this episode is for you.