The voices that call you back.

The Pivot Point. Weekly strategy for high-performers building depth of excellence through better decisions, clearer positioning, and stronger execution.

"You're quitting to do what?"

Lena had heard it more than once. From former colleagues. From friends. Even from family.

She'd spent nearly two decades in hedge fund management — an aggressive, high-pressure, male-dominated world where she'd not only survived but thrived. MBA. Elite certifications. A reputation. Real money.

As a Black woman in that world, she wasn't just successful — she was rare. She'd earned a seat that few people who looked like her ever got. And that made walking away even harder. Because the voices weren't just asking why she'd leave. They were asking how she could leave — when so many never got the chance to arrive.

But the cost was real too.

Her marriage ended. Relationships fractured. She wasn't present for her kids the way she wanted to be. The intensity that made her successful also consumed everything around it.

So when she decided to walk away — to return to something she'd loved since childhood and open a dance studio in her hometown — the voices got louder.

Why would you leave all that behind?
You worked so hard to get here.
You're throwing it all away.

And here's the part no one talks about: part of her agreed with them.

She called it an addiction. The recognition. The income. The identity she'd built over twenty years. Walking away from that isn't just a career change — it's an identity crisis.

Lena had resources that gave her options. Not everyone does.

Some of us pivot because we choose to. Others because we have to — a health crisis, a layoff, a caregiving situation that rewrites everything.

The circumstances differ. But the pull backward? That's universal.

The phone rings. The email lands. An opportunity from your old life shows up — and suddenly, moving forward feels harder than staying put.

Here's what I've learned working with coaches, consultants, and experts in transition:

The voices that call you back aren't wrong about who you were.

They're just late to who you're becoming.

You will feel the pull back to your old life. The real question is whether you'll let it define your next chapter — or just remind you of the last one.

If you're navigating a pivot right now, here's something worth checking:

Does your public presence reflect where you're going — or where you've been?

When your LinkedIn, website, and bio still describe the old chapter, it creates friction. People can't refer you clearly. AI tools summarize you with generic language. And the pull backward gets stronger because even you keep seeing the old identity everywhere.

I put together a self-guided audit to help you spot those gaps and fix them — so your online presence reflects your next chapter, not your last one.

​[Get the Visibility Primer → $49]​

It takes about an hour and gives you a clear action plan.

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Smiles,

Dr. Greta

P.S. If you're further along and want help implementing — not just identifying — the gaps, reply to this email and tell me what you're working on. I read every reply.

P.P.S. If you're ready to get strategic about your next chapter, I work with a small number of clients in a 30-day clarity session. We go deep on positioning, presence, and the decisions that actually move the needle. [Book a call to see if it's a fit →]​

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