Lauren Kay: Should You Quit Your Job and Move To Bali?

"The quickest way to tell my story is 'Oh, I quit my job!' But of
course, I didn't just quit like that. There were months of turmoil
beforehand, saving, making a plan. There are lots of things that go
on in the background to ensure that I could leap and feel
comfortable. This meant I could make changes not based on fear." My
guest this week is Career Coach, Lauren Kay. Born and bred in
the North of England, she followed her childhood ambitions to
become a lawyer. Following some study and a dose of inspiration
from Ally McBeal, she wound up in London in her dream job.
Fast-forward six years in a corporate legal office with many
professional accolades under her belt, she soon found herself
feeling empty. The sheen had worn off her shiny London life – and
indeed herself. Trapped, overworked and undervalued, she set off on
a mission for fulfilment. Cue packing up her London life and
setting off an adventure around the world. She peeled away, layer
by layer, in search of the most authentic version of herself, which
she has found since living a, what she calls, ‘Freedom based
lifestyle’ in Bali for the last two years. Committed to helping
others do the same, Lauren says her biggest desire is “for all
humans to be their happiest and most successful – so that they can
shine their brightest in the world.” I first met Lauren when I was
contemplating moving to Bali. I'd seen her Instagram and thought
that working on the beach with a coconut in hand looked far
preferable than being slouched in an office chair in a gloomy
London. After grabbing coffee with her on one of her quick visits
home, however, I realised that this idea of the Digital Nomad
lifestyle perpetuated by Instagram is dangerous, and often
inaccurate. Of course, it's paradise, but it's also life too.
Lauren's decision to quit a career in Law in favour of something
more aligned with her values, though, really inspired me. She talks
so passionately about this and I love how she is helping others
really tap into what they care about. In this episode, we talk all
about how she came to the realisation that a career in Law wasn't
for her, redefining success in a meaningful way, the realities of
the Digital Nomad lifestyle that Instagram doesn't show, the power
of intention setting... and much more!  If you enjoy this
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