What happens when life pushes you toward a major change? Whether you’re facing a career transition, burnout, a difficult workplace environment, or simply feeling stuck, the next chapter of your life may be closer than you think.

In this episode of Giants Helping Giants, Lois Wyant sits down with executive coach Laura Aziz to discuss how people can navigate life transitions with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Laura shares her journey from healthcare consulting and public health into executive coaching and explains how she helps clients move from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to creating meaningful change.

Laura introduces the concept of “saboteurs” — the hidden thought patterns that can keep us stuck, overcommitted, overwhelmed, or afraid to move forward. She explains why people struggle with boundaries, how perfectionism and people-pleasing affect success, and practical ways to regain control of your time, energy, and mindset.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to identify when it’s time for a life or career pivot

• Why clarity is the foundation of successful change

• The power of the Ikigai framework for discovering purpose

• How to say no without damaging relationships

• Common self-sabotaging behaviors that lead to burnout

• Why self-awareness is the first step toward transformation

• How coaching helps bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next step, this conversation will provide practical tools and encouragement to help you move forward.

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who may need encouragement during a season of change.

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00:00 Introduction: Life pivots, change, and hidden saboteurs

00:32 Meet Laura Aziz: From Egypt to executive coaching

01:20 Why Laura transitioned from healthcare consulting to coaching

02:05 Signs it may be time for a career or life change

02:35 When change is forced: layoffs, mergers, and difficult workplaces

03:17 Navigating challenging relationships with coworkers and peers

05:12 The first step to any successful transition: clarity

05:53 Brain dumps, self-reflection, and discovering what truly interests you

06:32 Turning passions into income opportunities

07:06 Understanding the Ikigai framework for purpose and fulfillment

08:48 Setting boundaries to protect your time and energy

09:10 Working hard versus being overworked

10:17 Recognizing when your boundaries are being crossed

10:46 Using communication to resolve workplace conflict

11:23 Becoming the CEO of your day and your life

12:11 How to say “No” without damaging relationships

13:25 Why protecting your weekends matters

14:04 What are saboteurs and how do they affect your life?

14:50 The inner judge: the saboteur everyone has

15:45 The people-pleaser saboteur and burnout risk

16:50 Recognizing warning signs before burnout occurs

17:15 Real-life example of saying yes to everything

18:18 Learning to assess before committing

19:10 Do we all have the same saboteurs?

19:39 Self-awareness as the key to overcoming self-sabotage

19:56 The controller and perfectionist tendencies explained

21:02 Why labels can keep us stuck

21:44 Practicing self-compassion and resilience

22:38 Building emotional strength and balance

23:14 How the free saboteur assessment works

23:34 What happens during a first coaching session?

24:56 Defining success before creating a plan

25:30 Coaching as a bridge from where you are to where you want to be

26:16 Laura’s vision for her mastermind workshops

26:52 Creating a 90-day plan for life and business change

27:57 Who should attend Laura’s workshops and coaching programs?

28:31 Final thoughts: Trust your strengths and keep moving forward

29:02 Episode wrap-up and next steps

Watch the full episode:https://youtu.be/0rFFLLIZahE

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