Joan says: It often feels as if I’ve spent my career leaving positions, organizations, and their people. I love beginnings and the energy that comes with stepping into something new and that means that in some way, I love endings as well. With a whole passel of interim gigs under my belt, I now also work at helping others find and succeed in those roles through the Interim Executives Academy and it’s been a good match. I’m an empty-nester and live and work in Fort Wayne, IN, where I share a house with T.S. Eliot, the cat, who, like me, enjoys nothing more than sitting in the sun. I read. He snores.
Main quote: When change has come to me because of others actions or changes beyond my control, that's where my lessons are. That's when I learn most deeply from the change. And I've learned to grieve if there's some grieving or sadness around change or transition. Then to find what's to celebrate about it.
Additional Quote: I may have to leave something, but I want to know how I can leave with the most grace and respect for what was, and value and treasure what was, and leave everybody in the best position to move forward from the change, not just me. I want to be a person that leaves well, but I also want to be a person that can be left well.
To connect with Joan:
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To take the Workplace Transition Archetype Quiz
To learn more about Leaving Well
This podcast is produced by Sarah Hartley
