Alli Rizacos on Leaving Corporate, Facing Fear & Building a Career That Feels Like You

I never imagined I’d leave the corporate world. I was conditioned, like so many of us, to believe that success meant climbing the ladder, staying the course, and proving my worth with a title. But then, something shifted. I saw someone else take the leap, and suddenly, I realized maybe I could too. That’s exactly what happened to my guest, Alli Rizacos. A former high-achieving sales leader at Salesforce, Alli had everything on paper; success, stability, a proven path forward. But deep inside, she felt something was off. She wasn’t just selling software; she was selling a version of herself that didn’t feel real. So, she took the leap. She walked away from the “safe” path and built a thriving coaching business from scratch. Now, she helps corporate leaders do the same, coaching them through the fears, impostor syndrome, and limiting beliefs that keep them stuck. In this episode, we talk about breaking free from the expectations we place on ourselves, how to navigate the uncertainty of building something from nothing, and why sometimes, the biggest risk is not taking one at all. If you've ever felt that itch for more but fear has kept you frozen, this episode is for you. Key Moments: 1:30 The Greek Connection 6:12 How Alli's Upbringing Shaped Her Beliefs About Success 16:27 Why Impostor Syndrome Shows Up 26:51 The Jim Carrey Speech That Changed Everything 30:27 The Unexpected Challenges of Leaving Corporate 34:50 Building a Coaching Business From Scratch 39:05 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship 46:08 The First Year in Business 1:02:07 The Truth About Niching Down 🔔 Subscribe to my channel, new episodes drop every Thursday! https://www.youtube.com/@roundtwopodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Guest Info. Website - www.allirizacos.com IG - @alliriz LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/allirizacos ✅ Connect with Round Two Podcast on Social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roundtwopodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkicorbett23/ X: https://x.com/roundtwopodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@roundtwopodcast 📩 For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ============================= 🎬 Recommended Playlists 👉 All Podcast Episodes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYqP1Id48xj_rgmMhRKYfeYy6QVhEEjSl 👉 The Entrepreneurship Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYqP1Id48xj9Lpj3yWGBGlNdpCpt5qKDq ============================= ✅ About Round Two Podcast Have you ever woken up with an overwhelming urge to change? Did something wildly unexpected happen on a mundane Tuesday that forever changed your life’s trajectory? Were you sitting at work, realizing your true calling is to lead, be your own boss, run your own company, make a meaningful impact? Welcome to the Round Two Podcast, created by Nikki Corbett—an everyday woman who embraced her own "round two" and discovered that we all encounter pivotal moments that redefine our paths. Whether it's embarking on an entrepreneurial venture, making a significant life pivot, or fa Come check out my new podcast, The Scarlet Edit! Instagram: @thescarlet.edit YouTube: @thescarletedit Available to listen on Apple, Spotify & Amazon ============================= ✅ Round Two Podcast is officially on hiatus. Please feel free to enjoy all of the episodes, as they were a joy to create and are full of inspiration, knowledge and wonderful stories. Thank you for being a loyal listener of Round Two - it has been the most special adventure and I have loved every minute of it. Nikki For collaboration and business inquiries, 📩 email: [email protected]