In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the general sense so many of us have that something is missing from our careers. Maybe we feel it but can’t pinpoint it. Or, maybe it’s staring us in the face. Often it shows up as burnout, overwhelm or the constant need to prove ourselves. And, typically, when this occurs, it’s because we’ve given our power away. This week, I talk with Melani Dziire, a leadership coach and former internal audit executive about her experience transitioning out of her former career. We also talk about the importance of establishing guardrails to ensure that we remain in control of our own careers and lives. About My GuestMelani Dziire is the owner of Desired Outcomes, LLC. which provides coaching and business consulting services. Ms. Dziire has an extensive background in the financial services industry as a senior executive focused on risk management, internal audit, and governance functions and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Ms. Dziire’s executive/life coaching and leadership consulting practice was born out of her desire to help individuals unlock their full potential by finding purpose and becoming exceptional leaders. She also hosts ‘The Unfulfilled Achiever’ podcast which delves into the often-overlooked emotional landscape of achieving levels of success but still seeking the elusive sense of fulfillment. She is a thought leader and consultant in risk management, internal audit, and governance drawing from her many years of experience as a senior executive with organizations such as USAA, PNC Bank, and SunTrust Bank (now Truist). As a DEI Champion, Ms. Dziire has been instrumental in establishing and leading multiple employee engagement and affinity teams, namely PNC’s Internal Audit Black Leadership Advisory Council which effectively served and advocated for 400+ audit professionals. Ms. Dziire is a proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a degree in accounting and completed the Graduate School of Bank Investments and Financial Management Program at the University of South Carolina. She holds a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certification from Cornell University and is also a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Project Manager. Ms. Dziire has held several board positions and is currently on the Board of Trustees for Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina. ~Connect with Melani:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniwalkerdziire/Facebook: Desired Outcomes CoachingInstagram: desired.outcomes.coaching~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/coachingJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com