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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 51 MIN

S1:E41 | Leaving Corporate Sales When You Feel “Successful” But Miserable, with Farran Turner

from Get A Shift On: Healthcare Career Change and Business Stories · host David Birchmore

You can be winning on paper and still feel completely lost underneath.In Episode 41 of Get A Shift On, I’m joined by Farran Turner, former enterprise technology sales high performer turned Life & Performance Coach, now helping “corporate misfits” in target-driven roles rebuild a life that actually fits them.Farran opens up about chasing the next role, the next pay rise, the next shiny thing… while feeling more disconnected each year. Then his Dad’s cancer returned for the third time, and he died four months later. That moment forced a brutal realisation: you can’t outrun a life that doesn’t feel right.In this episode we cover:The biggest signs you’re out of alignment in a high-performing careerWhy corporate life can feel like meaningless “Q2 and Q3” conversationsThe fear of redundancy, pressure, and the constant tight knot in your stomachIdentity loss after leaving a job title you’ve built your whole life aroundHow to recognise your real transferable skills beyond your CVWhy deep work matters more than quick fixesThe Misfit Method: values, nervous system regulation, mindset, superpower, executionThe truth about money, freedom, and “how much do you actually need to live?”If you’ve been googling things like “how to leave corporate sales”, “what to do after enterprise tech sales”, “high achiever burnout but successful”, or “I hate my job but it pays well”, this is for you.Connect with David⁠⁠David's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Via Nova Website⁠If you’re done pretending you’re fine… start here.Your Final Shift is a straight-talking exit guide for healthcare professionals who can’t do another 20 years of this.Get it hereFeeling stuck in your healthcare role? Take our quiz to discover how close you are to making your final shift and what your next steps could be - How Close Is Your Final Shift Want to try billboard advertising from £80? Get started with CAASie at https://caasie.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=get-a-shift-on&utm_content=referral - 1.5M screens worldwide, pay-per-play.Connect with FarranEmail: [email protected] Website: https://www.corporatemisfitscoaching.com/

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