The Question That Changed My Life (and Could Change Yours)

A single question can spark a complete career transformation and personal reinvention. Many women leaders find themselves asking, “Is this it?” after years of chasing conventional success. This essay explores how one simple question — What do I really want? — can unravel people-pleasing, fear-driven choices, and external expectations. It shows how the courage to ask can lead to authentic leadership, a career change journey aligned with values, and true fulfillment at work and in life.