I spent the past weekend with a group of purpose-driven business owners in Tulum.

We nerded out on strategy stuff like funnels, branding, and frameworks—and deeply relaxed and connected in nature. One of my favorite combos.

While gazing out over the Caribbean Sea (sorry for the aggressive flex), I was reminded of this beautiful quote that a friend shared with me when I was deciding to leave corporate to start this career coaching business:

I was flooded with gratitude for the people in my life who showed me what it looks like to swim out into the metaphorical oceans of their careers—and not just not drown, but really thrive out there. If it weren’t for their examples, I’m not sure I would’ve had the courage to leave the shore and reach this wonderful horizon.

People come to me when they’re stuck on the shore.

They’re gazing wistfully out at the water. It’s giving Disney Princess Moana, and they know it.

They may see the horizon they want, but can’t get past the crashing waves. Or maybe they know that the shore isn’t where they belong, but without a clear direction in a dangerous ocean, staying put feels like the practical choice.

Without examples of other successful swimmers, it’s dang near impossible to DIY belief, direction, and strategy. So I wanted to provide some inspiration to get you started.

Here are examples of my awesome clients swimming for new horizons:

• "S" pivoted from EdTech to Google, raising her income potential and helping shape exciting, cutting-edge infrastructure to protect kids’ safety
• "B" landed a VP role at an international public benefit corporation, leading 0-to-1 social impact tech initiatives with far less operational overhead
• "A" left a 15-year career in entertainment to go to medical school to gain meaningful expertise and actually help people
• "L" turned a layoff into the launch of his Fractional PMO & Delivery business, gaining independence, agency, and control
• "A" is downshifting her lawyer role as VP of Compliance at a healthcare org to pursue her dream of becoming a postpartum doula—and eventually a midwife

Feeling inspired? I know I am.

If you’re standing on the shore and ready to swim for your new horizon, drop me a note.

Onward!
Grace

P.S. I'm also inspired by everyone who is intentionally making the shore a sustainable place. Not all fulfillment comes from leaving behind the people and places you know best.