From Power to Purpose: What Happens After the Corner Office | Patti Boyle – Unlocking Moves Ep. 65

What happens when your identity is suddenly taken away… and you're forced to start over?Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlock their true potential. Most leaders love to share their "glory" stories but host Kurt Wilkin believes we learn more from the "gory" ones.On this episode, Kurt sits down with Patti Boyle, one of the most sought-after executive coaches in Texas and founder of Pure Potential Consulting, for a powerful conversation about career transitions, purpose, and what really happens when high-performing leaders leave their jobs.Patti shares raw, real stories from decades of working with executives: from CEOs and CFOs to top performers navigating layoffs, burnout, and identity loss. She explains why losing a job doesn't just impact income but it shakes your identity, your community, and your sense of purpose.One of the most powerful themes in this episode: things don't happen to you -- they happen FOR YOU.From having a gun pulled on her in a classroom early in her career, to building and selling a company with 33 locations, Patti's journey is filled with transformational moments that shaped her mission to help others discover (or rediscover) their purpose.You'll also learn:Why networking is NOT "take, take, take" but it's also it's "give, give, give"How most jobs are actually found (and why LinkedIn alone won't cut it)What to do first after losing your job (hint: it's not your resume)The dangerous "messy middle" of transition, and how to navigate itHow to turn setbacks into reinvention opportunitiesWhether you're in transition, feeling stuck, or simply asking "what's next?", this episode is packed with practical advice and perspectives you can use immediately.About Patti BoylePatti Boyle is the founder of Pure Potential Consulting and an executive coach with over 27 years of experience helping leaders navigate career transitions and discover their purpose. She previously built a training and development company that grew to 33 offices before being acquired by Adecco / Lee Hecht Harrison. She is also the author of Thrive with Purpose.About Kurt WilkinKurt is a connector - of dots, ideas, and people. For over 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young and today serving as Founder of BusinessEarth and Managing Partner of Bee Cave Capital. He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies.🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-movesSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unlockingmoves