Redefining Success: From Corporate Ladder to Life on Your Terms - Abi Schoenheimer

What does success really mean when you've climbed the ladder but still feel unfulfilled? In this raw and honest conversation, Jess West sits down with her friend of 15 years, Abi Schoenheimer, to explore the messy reality of redefining success in midlife.Abi's career has been anything but linear—from Big Four consulting to investment banking, across continents from Sydney to London to South Africa. But her journey reveals a deeper truth: sometimes the hardest thing isn't moving forward, it's staying still and figuring things out.In this episode, we discuss:Why being the "outsider" became Abi's comfort zone across continents and careersThe two competing definitions of success and why letting go of conditioning is so hardHow your manager impacts your wellbeing as much as your therapistWhy Abi owns her failures but struggles to claim her winsThe "infinity fun loop" philosophy: having fun, taking a break, then returning to funWhy bath time with her daughter is her current success metric—and why that's not "naff"The difference between knowing you're successful and actually feeling itFirst thought is conditioning, second thought is choiceKey quote: "Success is being in the driver's seat of life's trade-offs—making sure what's important to you at any given stage is reflected in how you've set up your life."This episode is for anyone wrestling with imposter syndrome, struggling to own their achievements, or questioning whether the traditional definition of success is actually what they want.Love this episode? Hit subscribe and leave us a review! And if you know someone who's redefining success on their own terms, nominate them at [email protected] - we're always looking for incredible people to feature.Connect with Jess:Instagram: @kalicoaching.coWebsite: www.kalicoaching.co.uk