S1:E41 | Leaving Corporate Sales When You Feel “Successful” But Miserable, with Farran Turner
Thu Jan 22 2026
You can be winning on paper and still feel completely lost underneath.In Episode 41 of Get A Shift On, I’m joined by Farran Turner, former enterprise technology sales high performer turned Life & Performance Coach, now helping “corporate misfits” in target-driven roles rebuild a life that actually fits them.
Farran opens up about chasing the next role, the next pay rise, the next shiny thing… while feeling more disconnected each year. Then his Dad’s cancer returned for the third time, and he died four months later. That moment forced a brutal realisation: you can’t outrun a life that doesn’t feel right.
In this episode we cover:
The biggest signs you’re out of alignment in a high-performing career
Why corporate life can feel like meaningless “Q2 and Q3” conversations
The fear of redundancy, pressure, and the constant tight knot in your stomach
Identity loss after leaving a job title you’ve built your whole life around
How to recognise your real transferable skills beyond your CV
Why deep work matters more than quick fixes
The Misfit Method: values, nervous system regulation, mindset, superpower, execution
The truth about money, freedom, and “how much do you actually need to live?”
If you’ve been googling things like “how to leave corporate sales”, “what to do after enterprise tech sales”, “high achiever burnout but successful”, or “I hate my job but it pays well”, this is for you.
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Connect with Farran
Email: farran@corporatemisfitscoaching.com
Website: https://www.corporatemisfitscoaching.com/
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You can be winning on paper and still feel completely lost underneath.In Episode 41 of Get A Shift On, I’m joined by Farran Turner, former enterprise technology sales high performer turned Life & Performance Coach, now helping “corporate misfits” in target-driven roles rebuild a life that actually fits them. Farran opens up about chasing the next role, the next pay rise, the next shiny thing… while feeling more disconnected each year. Then his Dad’s cancer returned for the third time, and he died four months later. That moment forced a brutal realisation: you can’t outrun a life that doesn’t feel right. In this episode we cover: The biggest signs you’re out of alignment in a high-performing career Why corporate life can feel like meaningless “Q2 and Q3” conversations The fear of redundancy, pressure, and the constant tight knot in your stomach Identity loss after leaving a job title you’ve built your whole life around How to recognise your real transferable skills beyond your CV Why deep work matters more than quick fixes The Misfit Method: values, nervous system regulation, mindset, superpower, execution The truth about money, freedom, and “how much do you actually need to live?” If you’ve been googling things like “how to leave corporate sales”, “what to do after enterprise tech sales”, “high achiever burnout but successful”, or “I hate my job but it pays well”, this is for you. Connect with David David's LinkedIn Via Nova Website If you’re done pretending you’re fine… start here. Your Final Shift is a straight-talking exit guide for healthcare professionals who can’t do another 20 years of this. Get it here Feeling stuck in your healthcare role? Take our quiz to discover how close you are to making your final shift and what your next steps could be - How Close Is Your Final Shift Want to try billboard advertising from £80? Get started with CAASie at https://caasie.co/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=get-a-shift-on&utm_content=referral - 1.5M screens worldwide, pay-per-play. Connect with Farran Email: farran@corporatemisfitscoaching.com Website: https://www.corporatemisfitscoaching.com/