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If you don’t want your boss’s job… why are you still climbing the ladder?

This episode of the Second Act Success Podcast with business coach Shannon Russell is your wake-up call.

So many high-achieving women are working long hours, chasing promotions, and saying yes to more responsibility. Yet when they look at the next level, they realize something uncomfortable.

They don’t actually want it.

This episode challenges the traditional corporate ladder mindset and invites you to rethink what success really means in this season of your life. Especially if you are a woman in a corporate leadership role, an ambitious professional feeling burned out, or someone considering a career pivot into entrepreneurship.

If you’re navigating a midlife career transition, questioning your next promotion, or wondering whether entrepreneurship could be your second act, this conversation will hit home.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why so many women climb the corporate ladder on autopilot
• How to recognize when you’re chasing a promotion you don’t truly want
• The hidden trade-offs that come with every rung of the ladder
• What it means to step off the hamster wheel without “quitting”
• How to redirect your skills into a second act career or business

The truth is, success isn’t about climbing higher. It’s about aligning your work with the life you actually want. If the thought of having your boss’s job drains you instead of excites you, that’s information. And you’re allowed to use it.

Ready to explore what your second act could look like? Book a free strategy call and let’s map it out together.

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If you have ever read Two Weeks Notice by Amy Porterfield, you know she encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to pick a quit date and put it on the calendar. For many women, that bold move is exactly what helps them finally take action.

In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell shares a different approach. One rooted in preparation, confidence, and financial stability.

Shannon explains why she does not believe in circling a random date on the calendar and quitting your job before you are truly ready. Instead, she teaches her proven philosophy of learning before you leap.

This episode is perfect for women who want to start a business but do not want to rush, panic, or put unnecessary pressure on themselves or their finances.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why picking a quit date can create stress and fear
• How financial readiness builds confidence in entrepreneurship
• Why validating your business idea matters before you quit
• What it really looks like to transition from a job into business ownership
• How to build a second act business that lasts

If you are craving freedom and fulfillment but want a thoughtful and strategic path forward, this episode will help you feel grounded, prepared, and confident about your next move.

*Get the full show notes here!

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Do you feel guilty about wanting to change your career when your partner is unhappy in their job, but refuses to make a move? You’re not alone, and this episode is your permission slip to move forward anyway.

In this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, business coach and author Shannon Russell tackles one of the most common emotional roadblocks women face when considering a career pivot or starting a business: guilt tied to a partner’s unhappiness. If you’ve been asking yourself, “How can I pursue my dream when my partner won’t change?”, this conversation is for you.

Shannon breaks down why this guilt shows up, why it’s not yours to carry, and how choosing yourself is not selfish, it’s self-leadership. You’ll learn how to separate your career journey from your partner’s, communicate with compassion, reframe guilt, and confidently take steps toward a more fulfilling life and career.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why you are not responsible for fixing your partner’s career
• How to overcome guilt when you want more, but your partner feels stuck
• The mindset shift from selfish to self-leadership
• How pursuing your own growth can positively impact your family and kids
• Practical steps to move forward with confidence, even without full support

If you’re craving change but feel weighed down by guilt, this episode will help you release it, refocus on what you can control, and take aligned action toward your second act.

*Get the full show notes here!

Subscribe now for actionable insights on how to shift your mindset, take control of your career, and build a thriving business.

🔗 For more inspiration and resources, visit https://secondactsuccess.co.

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