What creates the pull to start your own company? When do you decide to follow your passion and when do you play safe? In this episode, Ilana chats with Lisa Litherland, author, speaker and CEO of Social Optics a social communication program that helps teens create a toolkit to elevate their social and emotional well-being. Lisa talks about what led her to leave a high-paying job, with a great culture, and work she loved. Listen to this inspiring story! Watch this Episode On YouTube - https://youtu.be/zpB2JydeneQ Would you like to learn the 4 steps our clients use to make huge leaps in their careers? Check out my FREE training https://training.leapacademy.com/register Need some guidance ASAP? Grab a FREE career coaching session with our team: https://www.leapacademy.com/apply About Ilana Golan & Leap Academy: Website - https://www.leapacademy.com/ Follow Ilana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy
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