# Career Pivots, Finding Confidence & Feeling Alive

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Podcast: [Really Good Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/really-good-conversations-6400609)
Published: 2025-09-15T03:47:00+00:00
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What happens when a career built on success no longer feels like enough? In this episode Amy chats to her old colleague and friend Serena Dodd. After a high-energy career in TV and events, Serena Dodd hit a wall - literally on the way to London Waterloo - when a panic attack forced a rethink. Serena shares her journey from realising "something needs to change" to finally stepping away from the industry, then the pivotal year that followed: retraining as a coach, rebuilding confidence, and rewriting her identity. Serena explains why she calls herself an "Aliveness Coach" , what feeling alive actually means and living beyond apathy. We also talk about Fly , the global community she's building for coaches to counter isolation, learn together and deliver richer services. Serena's story is a reminder that success isn't static: she was a success before, she's a success now, and the courage to pivot made all the difference. Key Topics Discussed: A London Waterloo wake-up Taking the steps to change Moving beyond apathy: why recognising and addressing "living on autopilot" is the first step to feeling truly alive. "Aliveness" = intention + purpose, not perfection Replace "cul-de-sac thoughts" with "motorway thinking." Community (Fly) reduces isolation and elevates practice Serena Dodd is co-author of My Dad Thinks I'm a Fairy , host of the Made to Fly podcast, and founder of Fly . www.serenadodd.com Made To Fly Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-to-fly/id1827931677 Book: My Dad Thinks I'm A Fairy - Book Link Fly: The Coaches Network - www.wearefly.com Episode Transcript: Amy Welcome to the Really Good Conversations podcast. Today I am joined by an old colleague and very good friend of mine, Serena Dodd. After a successful career in the TV and events industry,…

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