Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Life in the Middle is the place where Sharona Patrice, Certified Empowerment and Life Coach, explores real conversations, situations, and reflections about life topics we all go through. Opinions you think to yourself or only say privately with the people you trust most. It's the space in between where you are and where you want to be in different areas of your life. This podcast navigates the highs and lows (and in-betweens) of personal life, work & career, relationships, and all types of life stuff -- because life be lifin'!
Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Career Pivot with Kristina Butler
What happens when the career you've worked so hard to build no longer fits who you're becoming? This week, Kristina Butler, a talent acquisition and workforce strategy leader, career clarity coach, and founder of Virtual Six Figure Mom, joins me to talk about how you can make a successful career pivot. With more than 15 years of experience in corporate HR and recruiting, Kristina shares how she reclaimed her voice, redefined success on her terms, and now helps other women do the same.
If you’re craving career clarity and wondering if it’s too late to make a change, this is your reminder that alignment is always worth the risk.
Episode Gems:
“There’s a cost to performing, and I didn’t want to pay it anymore.” – Kristina Butler
“You can be grateful for where you are and still want something different.” – Sharona
In this Episode:
- 03:10 Kristina and I explore what it feels like to outgrow a career.
- 08:25 The emotional weight of being a high achiever and how it led to Kristina questioning her worth.
- 13:45 I share my journey with ambition and why burnout doesn’t always look like breakdown.
- 19:00 The guilt women carry when choosing peace over performance and why rest is not quitting.
- 27:40 Kristina shares how her pivot began with quiet reflection, not a dramatic leap, and how small decisions led to clarity.
- 33:20 Understanding the tension of managing family expectations while choosing a new direction.
- 38:15 How Kristina built Virtual Six Figure Mom and why her mission is so important and relevant
- 43:00 Encouragement for anyone who feels stuck in survival mode.
Connect with Kristina:
- Website - kristinabutler.com
- Threads - https://www.threads.com/@virtual6figuremom
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@virtual6figuremom
- Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/virtual6figuremom/
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@virtual6figuremom
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-six-figure-mom/
Connect with ME!
If you’re ready for deeper conversations or you want to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be, visit sharonapatrice.com.
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