How Clarity, Curiosity, and Coaching Unlock Your Next Chapter

What happens when a high-achieving consultant with global experience realizes that success on paper doesn’t equal fulfillment? In this deeply reflective and refreshingly honest conversation, executive coach and former Big 4 partner Gary Nowak sits down with Tara to explore what it really takes to transition from achievement to alignment.

After two decades leading top-tier consulting teams across the U.S., China, and Australia, Gary reached a pivotal crossroads—one where the next step wasn’t about climbing higher, but going deeper. Now as the host of Coffee House Coaching and a trusted coach to high-performers, Gary helps others navigate the messy middle of career reinvention with clarity, humor, and humility.

This episode dives into the challenges of letting go of identity tied to work, the quiet power of presence, and the boldness it takes to ask better questions—not just of others, but of yourself. If you’ve ever found yourself successful yet unfulfilled, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Here are 3 powerful quotes from our interview:

“We get so wrapped up in being busy, but we don’t ask ourselves—what do I really want?”

“You have to let go of what’s behind you to be curious enough to discover what’s ahead.”

“Sometimes the best thing I can do as a coach is shut up and hold the space.”

Whether you’re at the top of your game or quietly questioning what’s next, Gary’s insights will challenge your perspective and reawaken your sense of purpose. This episode is a guidepost for leaders who crave more than success—they want meaning, impact, and freedom to evolve.

Listen now to this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence. If it resonates with your journey, we invite you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone else who’s navigating their next chapter. Because sometimes, the most courageous thing you can do is pause and ask yourself: “What do I really want now?”

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