Episode 233- Why You Don’t Need to Stick to the Traditional Career Path

Welcome back to the Shift with Elena Agar Podcast! In today’s episode, Elena sits down with Lidia Axe, a dynamic guest whose journey takes us from her early days in Moscow, working part-time at a beer company, to building a successful corporate career at PwC, and ultimately, venturing into entrepreneurship and coaching. Lidia shares candid stories about how chance encounters shaped her career, the challenges (and realities) of building a brick-and-mortar business while raising a family, and what it really means to find fulfillment beyond climbing the corporate ladder.Together, Elena and Lidia dive deep into topics like generational differences in social skills, overcoming the fear of starting over, and why sometimes the best path forward is unlearning what the world has taught us and staying true to ourselves. Lidia's perspective on redefining success—shifting from outcome-based metrics to impact and connection—offers both inspiration and practical advice for anyone navigating their own career shift or considering starting something new.This conversation is packed with real-life insights, laughter, and the kind of honest advice you can’t find in textbooks. Whether you’re early in your career, thinking about a pivot, or looking for courage to step outside your comfort zone, Lidia’s journey and Elena’s thoughtful questions will leave you motivated to embrace your next shift. Time stamps:00:00 "Journey to PwC: Overcoming Recruitment"04:54 Unexpected Networking Opportunities07:42 Career Exploration at PwC11:59 Encouraging Real Connections Over Digital13:25 Grateful for Flexible Work Opportunities19:27 "Mama's Dream: Partnership & Business"22:00 Importance of Business Scalability26:10 Passion for Helping Solopreneurs27:10 Embracing New Beginnings33:09 "Value Every Individual's Impact"36:23 Accepting Different Lifestyles38:58 Unlearning for True Self-Discovery40:35 The Joy of Daring Adventures46:44 "Embracing Moving Meditation"48:44 Inspired Coaching Journey Amidst Challenges52:54 Inspirational Impact Through Storytelling54:57 "Awaiting Travel Experiences"Connect with Lidia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lidia-chmel/Website: https://getitdonecoaching.com/Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/Website: https://elenaagar.com/Listen on:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wijIf you like this video, please like, subscribe, comment, and share! Your support is extremely valued! #careercoaching #careertips #careerresilience #futureofwork #careerstrategy