#117 | The Climb, The Courage, The Exit: Building a Career That Serves You W/ Krista Bourne

What happens when you climb to the top of corporate America, only to realize you’re ready to redefine what success looks like? In this episode, I sit down with Krista Bourne , a powerhouse leader who spent 25 years inside Verizon, rising from the mailroom to COO of its Consumer Group. She led 30,000 employees, served 110 million customers, and helped deliver over $100 billion in annual revenue. But here’s what makes her story extraordinary, Krista walked away on her own terms. Now, she’s helping high-achieving professionals gain clarity, build strategy, and lead with authenticity, without losing themselves in the process. This conversation is about power, purpose, and permission, because you don’t need anyone else’s to design a career that aligns with who you are. Order Your Copy of Contagious Culture: Creating an Ecosystem of Academic Excellence Subscribe & Leave a Review to The Contagious Culture Podcast Subscribe to Apple Podcasts 📞 Schedule Your Call Here 🖥️  Visit The Website 👉🏽 Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn