Took a huge risk and left behind a communications career; now thriving in the gym
“I reached out to Michelle because I suspected I needed a complete career overhaul. I had changed jobs seven times in 15 years in hopes of finding ‘the one.’ Instead, I simply felt unfulfilled and burnt out. I was a negative, cynical person at work, and I brought that attitude home with me. I didn’t want to be that person any more. But I didn’t know how to leave behind a communications career that I’d worked so hard to establish. I was good at what I did, and I was well compensated. Should I really start over? Was I completely insane? I needed an unbiased source to help me decide what to do next.
Michelle gently led me to the right path. She encouraged me to pursue a career that I actually cared about. I knew deep down that I wanted a career devoted to helping others, but that was a complete 180 from what I was currently doing. She assured me it was okay to change direction instead of forcing myself into an ill-fitting career mold. She helped me understand that I needed to be true to myself in order to find a career that made me happy.
Michelle made me take a step back and acknowledge what has brought me the most joy over the years. I realized that the gym has always been my happy place. I’ve been passionate about exercise and fitness ever since I can remember. I had considered a career as a personal trainer, but chronic pain and injuries derailed me for nearly a decade and I had long since given up on pursuing that career path. However, I started doing pilates a few years ago and fell in love with it. My chronic pain issues became a thing of the past because of pilates. It all became clear to me as I worked with Michelle: I should get my pilates instructor certification and help others find relief from pain and injury.
It still seemed like a pipe dream, but Michelle encouraged me to listen to the signs of the universe. They were all right there in front of me, beckoning me to take the steps to start over and find a truly fulfilling career. I took a huge risk and quit my job to take a 100% commission-based position as a pilates instructor at a major gym, even though I had never sold a thing in my life. I made that career change in 2014. With a lot of hard work, my career as a pilates instructor took off. In 2021, I opened my own pilates studio and business is booming. I have not once regretted my decision to leave behind my corporate career. I know that this is exactly what I was meant to do and that I’ve found my true purpose.
I get to make people feel healthier and stronger every day and it doesn’t get much more rewarding than that. I love my job (something I didn’t really think was possible before I made this change). I know that I’m on the right career path and I’m thankful to Michelle for her guidance and continued support on this journey. I could not have made the leap without her help and encouragement. She is a true gem of a human and I cannot recommend her enough.”
