“Do you want to be a lion in the zoo? Or a lion in the wild?” my coach asked me three years ago.
For years, I ran my coaching business on nights and weekends while keeping my full-time corporate job.
It wasn’t until I got laid off that I finally found the courage to go all in.
The transition wasn’t easy.
Learning to rely on my business as my main source of income was a rollercoaster:
⚡️ Excitement – for too many opportunities
😨 Fear – of the unknown.
😵 Full-blown panic.
🌿 Then, peace—trusting my inner knowing.
That cycle repeated weekly.
But instead of backing down, I pushed myself to really show up:
✅ I started writing blog posts.
✅ I landed my first podcast interview.
✅ I spoke openly about my journey on social media.
✅ I received many NOs—and some precious YESes.
Then, an old colleague reached out.
They were excited about the possibility of working together.
And of course, I was too—along with the comfort of steady paychecks every two weeks.
But something didn’t feel right.
So, I raised my hand to be coached: “What do I do with this opportunity?”
That’s when my coach asked me the question that changed everything:
“Do you want to be a lion in the zoo? Or a lion in the wild?”
It hit me like a brick—knocking me awake.
Suddenly, the decision became crystal clear:
- I want to be in the wild.
- I want the freedom to choose who I work with, how I work, and when I work.
- I want to create without waiting for permission.
- I want to fail forward—play, experiment, and expand beyond what I thought possible.
- I want to take full ownership of my work and my life.
Just like that, I thanked my old colleague—but turned down the opportunity.
🚀 3.5 years later, I’m still here.
Still choosing the wild every day.
Still committed to growth, impact, and inspiring others to take the leap!
If you’re ready to bet on yourself, I see you. I believe in you. Let’s walk this path together.
Loving you,
Wen