The Inner Compass Collective

Stuck In the in-between? What this period is actually trying to tell you

A lot of people are in the void right now; that space where the old isn't fitting and the new hasn't arrived yet. If you're a high achieving woman feeling lost after leaving corporate, stuck at a career crossroads, or searching for purpose and a more soul-led way of living, this episode is for you. In this episode I share my real story of being in the void, twice, and why forcing your way out of it is exactly what keeps you stuck. In this episode: * Why the void is a necessary passage, not a problem to solve * The two responses that keep high achievers stuck in the in-between * What I got wrong in my own career change and life after corporate, and what finally shifted This is the work we go deep on inside the Inner Compass Collective. Start free with the Inner Compass Reset [https://www.innercompassco.com]. Or if you're ready to dive in, check out the

The identity crisis nobody talks about when you change (Or lose) your career

Have you heard the term career grief? It's the disorientation, the loss, the quiet identity crisis that comes when a career path falls away, whether you chose to leave or were pushed out. And for high-achieving women, it hits differently. Because the same drive that built the career is the exact thing that makes losing it feel like losing yourself. In this episode I'm unpacking what's really underneath career grief, why it's unavoidable on the path to a more meaningful and aligned career, and why this period — as heavy as it feels — is actually the most important passage on the journey back to yourself and your true north. In this episode: * Why career grief is actually an identity crisis underneath * How high-achievers unknowingly tie their worth and value to external validation * Why both ejection and election lead to the same grief * What it means to create a career from wholeness rather than lack * How to move through this period rather than run back to what felt safe This is the work we go deep on inside the Inner Compass Collective, and it's the foundation everything else is built on. If you're navigating a career change or crossroads right now and this is landing, you're in the right place. Start with the Inner Compass Reset [https://www.innercompassco.com].

She Followed It “Just for Fun”….Then This Happened

What happens when you stop overthinking your path… and just follow what you enjoy? In this episode, I speak with Renee, a musician by night and occupational therapist by day, who never believed music could be a career, or that she was “good enough” to pursue it seriously. But instead of trying to figure it all out, she followed her joy. And what unfolded surprised her. From recording a song “just for fun”… to radio play, live performances, and now creating an album, all while still working as an occupational therapist, a career she also enjoys. We explore: * Why following what lights you up is more powerful than forcing clarity * The fear of not being good enough (and doing it anyway) * Building a side hustle without blowing up your life * The reality of balancing music and her career in real time * How small steps create momentum you can’t predict This is for anyone navigating a career change, craving more creativity, or sitting on something they love but haven’t fully let themselves pursue. Because the path isn’t something you figure out, it’s something that reveals itself when you start following your joy. Connect with Renee: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/387mU8HeT1rsqYdOJC9k5q?si=WDUHYxayQyCZn4Rsw4uUCg [https://open.spotify.com/artist/387mU8HeT1rsqYdOJC9k5q?si=WDUHYxayQyCZn4Rsw4uUCg] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_ren_music/ [https://www.instagram.com/blue_ren_music/]

The 'Great Millennial Career Crisis' Is a Lie (And It’s Keeping You Stuck)

If this episode resonates, I’m also hosting a live masterclass in the lead-up to the next Inner Compass round, where I’ll guide you through how to navigate this moment, reconnect to your own direction, and start defining your true north. Save your spot: ⁠https://www.innercompassco.com/freewebinar⁠ [https://www.innercompassco.com/freewebinar] Everyone is calling it a career crisis. Burnout. Disillusionment. Questioning everything you’ve built. But I don’t agree. In this episode, I break down why the so-called “millennial career crisis” is being completely misdiagnosed. And why framing it as a crisis is exactly what keeps people stuck, forcing fear-led decisions and recreating the same patterns. Because this isn’t a crisis. It’s an awakening into identity shifts, self-discovery, purpose, and personal transformation. The systems aren’t working. And you’re not broken for feeling it. If you’re feeling disconnected from your career and unsure what’s next, this will challenge how you’re seeing it, and why that matters.

The Clues Were Already There, I Just Couldn’t See Them

For years, I thought I was searching for my purpose. I tried to logic my way into it. I followed what made sense. I chose what looked credible. And I missed what was already written in front of me. The clues were there long before I was ready to see them. In this episode, I share the moment I realised I had already named my direction years earlier, and how conditioning, identity, and fear filtered what I believed was possible. Inside this episode: 💡 Why you can’t see beyond the identity you’re operating from 💡 The reason your True North often feels “unrealistic” at first 💡 How to start collecting the clues already present in your life 💡 The difference between logical choices and aligned ones 💡 Why self-leadership requires expanding what you believe is possible If you feel lost, directionless, or stuck between worlds, this one will land. LINKS: START FREE ➡️ Inner Compass Reset by @victoriamay | Stan [https://stan.store/victoriamay/p/inner-compass-reset]NEXT INTAKE ➡️ Inner Compass Foundation Course by @victoriamay | Stan [https://stan.store/victoriamay/p/inner-compass-foundation-course-november-intake]