EP 63: How to Make a Big Career Decision (Without Burning Out or Second-Guessing Yourself)

After four years of running Grit Pilates, I made the decision to close the studio. The business is thriving. The community is incredible. The revenue is consistent. On paper, it makes sense.And yet — I chose to let it go.In this episode, I walk you through the exact decision-making frameworks I used to move through an emotionally complex, identity-shifting and strategic business decision. These tools are relevant whether you’re thinking about leaving a role, stepping into leadership, starting something new, winding something down, or simply questioning whether what you’re doing is still aligned.Because big decisions aren’t just about courage.They’re about clarity.Inside this episode, I share:• The Fact vs Feeling framework – how to separate strategy from emotion so they don’t get tangled• How to evaluate decisions against your “Rich Life” vision (inspired by Ramit Sethi)• Returning to your mission and multiplier effect – where do you create the greatest impact?• Conducting an energy audit (not just a time audit)• The 10–10–10 rule for zooming out beyond short-term discomfort• Assessing the opportunity cost of staying, not just the risk of changing• How to consult trusted advisors without outsourcing your decision• Preserving what matters instead of burning everything down• The regret minimisation framework (Jeff Bezos’ 80-year-old lens)• And finally, a powerful but underrated tool: a nervous system check-inThis conversation is about alignment over optics.Clarity over certainty.And choosing something greater, even when what you’re leaving behind is good.If you’re standing at a crossroads in your career or business, this episode will give you a structured, grounded way to move forward with confidence.Because every yes is a no to something else.And sometimes alignment requires letting go of something good to create space for something better.