In this episode I caught up with Mav Wynn, an amazing leader who decided to leave the world of investor relations in the city of London to become a pilates instructor in Costa Rica.
A career spanning 20 years, enabling listed companies to communicate with shareholders more effectively.
But she felt that something was missing.
She was helping companies better articulate their purpose but she wasn't so clear on her own purpose.
She realised some of the things that were important to her, required her to leave the city and move to the jungle.
Mav wanted to: "own her time, be closer to the ocean, and have more movement in her life."
Her coach, Elizabeth, helped her understand what was important to her. Helping her gain perspective that gave her the confidence to make these changes.
She kept wrestling until she found the answer inside herself.
Mav is full of wisdom, self-reflection is key, being mindful of living in the moment, accepting that it is a journey she's on.
Her arrival in Costa Rica is the start of something, not an end point.
She thinks finding a good coach, is invaluable. To help guide you on your way.
Living through the isolation of lockdown has been tough for someone who thrives on the instant gratification of teaching students in person.
Not having that energy exchange weighed heavily on her.
She found herself beginning to drift, so she checked back in with Elizabeth again.
She took a long hard look in the mirror, and decided, "you've got this".
She feels the pandemic has encouraged people to slow down, spend less time on their laptop, to live more healthily.
People who are very successful and wealthy are realising living a much simpler life has real benefits.
She believes personal growth happens through relationships, seeing new people, learning new things.
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