Reinventing Career and Identity Across Countries | Marcus Kosena's Fresh Start In Taiwan

In this episode of Uncomfortable Pivots, Madhuri Murlikrishnan speaks with Marcus Kosena, whose journey spans global careers, major pivots, and a shift from corporate consulting to personal and leadership coaching.Marcus began his career in management consulting at Accenture and then moved on to Slalom consulting where he spent over 16 years as a senior leader making an intentional pivot into executive and leadership coaching. Along the way, he made a life-changing move from the US to Taiwan, offering a unique perspective on identity, career evolution, and redefining success across cultures.This conversation explores career transitions, leadership growth, relocating countries, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself, professionally and personally. It’s a thoughtful episode for anyone considering a career pivot, a geographic move, or a deeper shift toward purpose-led work.If you’re navigating change, questioning what’s next, or feeling called to grow beyond familiar paths, this episode will give you perspective, reassurance, and direction.Subscribe to Uncomfortable Pivots for honest conversations about career shifts, identity, leadership, and reinvention.0:00 - Introducing Marcus Kosena4:40 - Fears in the journey of stepping into unknown10:30 - Being defined by one identity15:50 - Resilience and making mistakes 17:20 - Consulting to coaching - Marcus Kosena's career pivot 20:25 - Challenging the belief systems 27:40 - The change of moving countries37:00 - Dealing with exhaustion ___Follow for more:IG: https://www.instagram.com/flutetheory?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flutetheory?_r=1&_t=ZP-91koiypxKznLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flutetheory/___✅ About Flute Theory.The Uncomfortable Pivots is a podcast about the moments that change us — the pauses, the doubts, and the decisions we make when staying comfortable no longer feels right.Hosted by Madhuri Murlikrishnan and inspired by her book The Prize in the Price of Getting Uncomfortable, this channel features honest conversations around career pivots, identity shifts, purpose, and personal reinvention. Each episode dives into real stories of people who chose growth over familiarity and clarity over comfort.If you’re navigating change, questioning what’s next, or quietly feeling stuck in the middle, this space is for you. Subscribe for thoughtful, human conversations that help you move forward — even when the path feels uncertain.© Flute Theory