The Courage to Pivot: Embracing Change and Finding Fulfillment | #92: Sarka Risch

Sarka Risch is an entrepreneur, coach, and TEDx speaker who left the corporate world after 25 years to pursue a more fulfilling life. A former perfectionist, she broke free from the pressures of striving for flawlessness and embraced imperfectionism—unlocking new opportunities and personal growth. Today, Sarka helps leaders build authentic relationships, a growth mindset and strong LinkedIn brands that open doors beyond the platform. She believes in the power of genuine connections and encourages people to follow their dreams with courage and confidence. In this episode, Sarka shares her inspiring journey of making a major career pivot, stepping out of her comfort zone to deliver her first TEDx talk, and the lessons she learned along the way. From overcoming self-imposed limitations to helping others achieve their goals, Sarka's story is a powerful reminder that embracing imperfection can lead to unexpected opportunities and a more fulfilling life. Connect with Sarka: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarka-risch/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsj0Y3if71c Connect with Tommen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠⁠  X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠  Podcast: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠  Support: https://www.patreon.com/ProducedByPodcast⁠⁠⁠  Produced (email newsletter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ More: Trailblazed (marketing agency): ⁠⁠⁠https://trailblazed.digital/⁠⁠⁠  EpiXtory (podcasting agency): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.epixtory.digital/⁠⁠ Podcasting tools I recommend: Riverside: ⁠https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=tomas-louckyBuzzsprout⁠: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2395601Descript: https://get.descript.com/producedbyCastmagic: https://get.castmagic.io/producedbyFenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomasSome links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find these tools helpful, using these links supports the show—thank you! Connect with Tommen: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ Podcast: Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProducedByPodcast⁠⁠⁠/ More: FenPost (AI LinkedIn writing tool): https://fenpost.com/ Trailblazed (marketing agency): ⁠⁠⁠https://trailblazed.digital/⁠⁠ EpiXtory (podcasting agency): https://www.epixtory.digital/ Podcasting tools I recommend: Riverside: ⁠https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=tomas-loucky Buzzsprout⁠: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2395601 Castmagic: https://get.castmagic.io/producedby Descript: https://get.descript.com/producedby FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomas Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find these tools helpful, using these links supports the show—thank you!