Erin Aldrich Shean on Redefining Success for the Season You’re In

What happens when the chapter you spent years chasing finally ends and you’re left asking what comes next?In this episode of Gap to Gig, host Michael Jacobs talks with Erin Aldrich Shean, a former Olympic and professional athlete who has reinvented herself multiple times across sports, corporate strategy, and now career coaching. Erin helps people navigate life and work transitions using her LAND method, a framework built around learning, alignment, networking, and delivery.Erin shares how to:Redefine success when life shifts and old identities fall awayFind clarity before rushing into the next job or directionAsk for support instead of trying to figure everything out aloneBalance ambition with the life you want at homeNavigate seasons of grind and seasons of restAlign your values with the work you chooseKeep your network warm and active after you landTake care of yourself so you can show up fully for your familyWhether you’re returning to work, pivoting into something new, or simply trying to make sense of the season you’re in, this conversation offers perspective, honesty, and practical ways to move forward with more clarity and less pressure.Dig DeeperLAND MethodIkigaiAscension Coaching and ConsultingAscension Coaching and Consulting on LinkedInI Will Survive by Gloria GaynorFollow Gap to GigOn Instagram: instagram.com/gaptogigOn TikTok: tiktok.com/@gaptogigOn X: x.com/gaptogigOn YouTube: youtube.com/@gaptogig-gtgOn your podcast player of choice: https://rss.com/podcasts/gaptogig/Sign up for the Gap to Gig newsletter: gaptogig.comFollow MichaelOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaeljacobs/