{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/696047fd028ac0c6076b4582/6a2fa849685069f99fe4a159?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"11. Leaving Corporate on Your Own Terms with Julie Verdugo, Global Fashion Director","description":"<p>Leaving corporate doesn't have to start with a breakdown. Julie Verdugo, Global Fashion Director at Urban Outfitters and Free People, left at the top, on purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Julie shares the exact mindset and strategy behind one of the most intentional career reinventions I've heard. She built a sustainability department from a pitch that got a no, went back with numbers, got a yes, and then spent eight years making herself redundant, deliberately. When the work shifted from growth to maintenance, she recognized the feeling. And she chose to go.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, you'll hear:</p><ul><li>How to pitch a role that doesn't exist yet (and what to bring to that meeting)</li><li>The \"grow or go\" question Julie uses every time discomfort shows up at work</li><li>What masking at work really costs you and what it took for Julie to stop</li><li>How she knew it was time to leave when everything was still going well</li><li>What the first year after corporate actually feels like</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're deep in the corporate treadmill or quietly wondering if your season is up, this episode will help you name it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsored by 90 Seconds,</strong> the global video production platform trusted by Lenovo, HSBC, and JP Morgan. We used them to film this very episode. Find out more <a href=\"https://www.90seconds.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.90seconds.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with me:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannawong-chasingwaves/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannawong-chasingwaves/</a></li><li>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chasingwaveswithjo/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/chasingwaveswithjo/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed the show? Hit \"Follow\" and leave a review to help others find us!</p>","author_name":"Joanna Wong"}