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Summer Series #2 - Juliana Left a Six-Figure Job to Finally Live Her Dream
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Summary
Summer Series #2 - Juliana Left a Six-Figure Job to Finally Live Her Dream Many of us dream about taking a career break—but fear, security and other people's opinions often stop us before we ever begin. In Episode 2 of our Summer Series, Katrina sits down with former coaching client Juliana Moreira, whose career break journey proves that the biggest transformation isn't always changing careers—it's changing yourself. After spending two decades climbing the corporate ladder, Juliana found herself questioning whether the life she'd built was really the one she wanted. Faced with a company restructure, a six-figure salary she was afraid to leave behind, uncertainty from her partner, major surgery, and even a European trip during the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, every sign seemed to say "stay safe." Instead, she chose to trust herself. During her 15-month career break, Juliana travelled across Europe, embraced solo travel, explored spirituality, launched a personal blog, learned to slow down, and discovered a version of herself she'd hidden away during years in corporate life. What's most surprising is what happened next. Rather than leaving corporate forever, Juliana returned with new confidence, healthier boundaries, greater self-expression and a completely different relationship with work. Her career break didn't just change what she did—it changed who she became. If you're wondering whether a career break is possible for you, or you're waiting for the "perfect time," this honest conversation may be exactly what you need to hear. Please follow Juliana's journey here: globaljuliana.com/careerbreak Want to start your journey? Book a free consult with Katrina here - https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/freeconsult 🎙️ Enjoyin…