If you’re a high achiever who’s ever thought, “There has to be more than this,” this episode is your wake-up call. Rachel Spekman went from chasing titles and climbing ladders to helping others find purpose and fulfillment in their work. Whether you’re thinking about quitting your job, changing direction, or just craving a career that actually lights you up — this conversation is for you. Today, I sit down with Rachel Spekman — therapist, elite career strategist, and coach for high performers ready to ditch burnout and design soul-aligned work. We talk about what it really takes to move from “high-achieving but unfulfilled” to “aligned and thriving.” Rachel shares her personal story of leaving the corporate grind, how motherhood sparked her career transformation, and the practical steps anyone can take to find purpose without blowing up their life. What You’ll Learn: The exact moment Rachel realized she needed to change jobs and how she built her next chapter from scratch How to know when you’re out of alignment — and what “80% happy” really means Why fear, loyalty, and money keep high achievers stuck (and how to get unstuck) Tactical tools like Rachel’s “Internal Audit” exercise for identifying what drains vs. fuels your energy How storytelling and personal narrative can help you reinvent your career The mindset shift that helps you trust yourself and take calculated risks toward fulfillment Connect with Rachel: Website → rachelspekman.com LinkedIn → Rachel Spekman Connect with Paden: Website → squirestaxplanning.com Instagram → @padensquires LinkedIn → Paden Squires