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Some people move quickly when change calls. Others take the scenic route. And sometimes, the detour isn’t wasted. It’s what helps them discover the right path.

Finding what really fits

When we first spoke, he was 38, an acoustic engineer in Estonia. Skilled, respected — but struggling to find steady work.

He’d tried the obvious pivot: IT. The projects were there, but the work left him empty. It wasn’t a lack of skill holding him back — it was a lack of fit.

Only when we talked about what lit him up did the truth come out. He’d always dreamed of teaching. And of doing research in acoustics — his true passion.

That clarity changed everything. Within months, he’d found a teaching position at a technical school in Canada. The role used his skills, gave him room to research, and reconnected him to what mattered most.

This is the Explorer’s gift: giving yourself permission to try, test, and to collect pieces until the right picture emerges.

If you’re in this stage, it’s not about rushing. It’s about exploring with purpose.

💡 Sometimes the next step isn’t a leap — it’s a question.

✨ Discover Your Path — Take the Next Chapter Journey Quiz!

Once you know your type, you can use it to guide your next chapter and avoid the overthinking that drains you today.

Help Someone Take Their First Step Toward Change

If you know someone who’s thinking about a career change, share this letter or the quiz link with them. Sometimes the first step isn’t making the change… it’s recognizing your type of transformation.

Meet me next Wednesday and read a new Story of Change

Elena

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