EPISODE · Feb 17, 2022 · 40 MIN
Knowing When it’s Time to Walk Away and Pivot
from The Catalyzers · host Mark Russell
Wendy Walker, best selling author of psychological suspense novels, shares her life journey of pivots in pursuit of striking the right balance between fulfillment and success. Discover how she went from figure skater to investment banker to corporate lawyer to full-time mom before ever making a name for herself as a bestselling author. Wendy’s story is one of resilience and life changing realizations.In this episode we discuss:Being a feminist in a male dominated industry (investment banking in the 1980s)The art of writing and the path to becoming a best selling, published authorConnections between young athletes and top, career performersPursuing feedback advice from mentors when assessing your dreamsGuest Bio: Wendy Walker is the best selling author of psychological suspense novels. Her books have been published in over 23 foreign languages and optioned for film and television. Prior to writing, she worked as a family lawyer and an investment banker. Her latest novels include Don’t Look for Me and the Audible Original, American Girl, which was an instant #1 bestseller.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About this Show:Digital transformation expert, Mark Russell, speaks with true Catalyzers – the people who drive change in positive, profound and meaningful ways. If you aspire to be courageous, to do things differently, or to change things for the better, this must-hear podcast will inspire you with stories and actionable takeaways so you, too, can become a Catalyzer.Hosted by: Mark Russell
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Wendy Walker, best selling author of psychological suspense novels, shares her life journey of pivots in pursuit of striking the right balance between fulfillment and success. Discover how she went from figure skater to investment banker to corporate lawyer to full-time mom before ever making a name for herself as a bestselling author. Wendy’s story is one of resilience and life changing realizations. In this episode we discuss: Being a feminist in a male dominated industry (investment ...
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