What do you do when everything looks right—but deep down, something feels quietly off?

In this episode, I share the deeper story behind why I walked away from what many would call a dream job in Silicon Valley. I was learning fast, working in powerful rooms with billionaires, futurists, and visionary founders — but something inside me knew it was time for a change.

Through rituals and the Gene Keys, I found the clarity to make one of the most pivotal decisions of my life.

This wasn’t full-blown burnout. I was high-functioning. I had the tools. But I wasn’t in alignment with what mattered most anymore.

Inside the episode:

✧ Subtle signs it’s time to leave (even when it looks perfect)

✧ How rituals became my portal for clarity and truth

✧ The Gene Keys insight that revealed I was living in compromise

✧ Why success doesn’t always mean alignment

✧ How to know when you’ve outgrown a role

If you’re high-performing, self-aware, and still sensing something isn’t quite right—this episode is for you.

Because sometimes the boldest move isn’t to push through…

It’s to pause, listen, and choose again.

Resources Mentioned:

My Morning Writing Ritual freebie—get access here.

For more on this ritual, tune into Episode 3. The Simple Ritual to Elevate Your Morning

Next Steps to Deepen Your Journey:

• Book Your ILLUMINATE Experience with Alexia
• Want to go deeper into your understanding of the Gene Keys? Listen here - #14 -The Gene Keys Explained: Your Personal Blueprint to Effortless Leadership
• Connect on Instagram: @alexia_usgaard

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