Why I Left
Why I Left tells real stories from real people about the bold career moves that changed their lives.
Hosted by Brian Aquart, the show goes beyond resignations to uncover courage, clarity, and growth in the face of change. Each episode offers honest reflections, lessons learned, and practical insights for anyone considering a pivot, navigating uncertainty, or seeking inspiration for their next chapter.
We don’t talk about resignations enough, this podcast makes sure we do.
Why I Left
Latest Episodes
Season 5 Wrap-Up: Courage, Clarity, and the Next Chapter - Brian Aquart
Five seasons. 100 episodes. One belief still sits at the center of Why I Left: we do not talk about resignations enough.In this solo season finale, host Brian Aquart reflects on the milestone of reaching 100 episodes and the deeper purpo...
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What a Hollywood Stunt Coordinator Knows About Risk and Leadership - Don Lee
Don Lee built a career around risk, but his biggest transition was not physical. It was learning how to stop thinking only about his own performance and start carrying responsibility for everyone else on set.Don is a stunt coordinator, f...
How to Build a Career Around the Problem You Want to Solve - Chike Aguh
Not every career pivot starts with a dramatic resignation. Sometimes the deeper shift happens when you realize the title you hold is no longer the best way to serve the problem you care about.In this episode of Why I Left, Brian...
Leaving Corporate Tech to Close the AI Access Gap - Adamaka Ajaelo
Adamaka Ajaelo had the kind of corporate career many people work years to build. She worked in people analytics and strategic workforce planning, helping major companies understand future talent needs, workforce shifts, and capability gaps....
Leaving Law Enforcement Twice - Dr. Jessica Herbert
What happens when the system you helped build no longer reflects the person you have become? Dr. Jessica Herbert knows that question from the inside. She left the same career twice, first to step away from law enforcement, then later to move be...
