Mark sat in the sterile boardroom, the weight of leadership heavy on his shoulders. 50,800 employees, a large enough organization that should have more opportunities for him. But he has been dreaming about his current job that he may just be in too deep and he has a team that depended on him. Yet, the fire in his belly had dimmed.

He confessed to his coach, "I just want to find a new job." Despair gnawed at him, whispering, "It's too late. You're stuck." But the coach's words were a beacon of hope, "How do you want to feel in the meantime?" A simple question, yet it sparked a shift. Mark envisioned joy, purpose, a sense of contribution. Armed with this vision, he embarked on a bold experiment. He proposed a "reset" to his team – a chance to rewrite their story, together.

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The journey wasn't easy. Fun and tedious moments danced in a delicate tango, but they persevered. Slowly, the culture transformed. Laughter replaced sighs, engagement soared, and the All Associate Survey results sang praises. Mark, energized by the turnaround, felt a flicker of his old flame. He started applying for jobs, his newfound motivation a potent fuel.

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Then, the call came. The dream position, his for the taking. With a bittersweet farewell, he transitioned, leaving behind a transformed team and a legacy of courage. Two years later, he checked in with his coach, not as a lost manager, but as a successful recruiter, his voice brimming with gratitude. "It wasn't too late," he declared, his eyes shining with the light of a man who dared to change his path.

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This is Mark's story, a testament to the power of coaching. It's a story of courage, of defying limitations, and of finding purpose even when the path seems lost. It's a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is a spark, a shift in perspective, and the will to write a new chapter.

**Name and photo had to be changed for confidentiality sake.