#267 Rebecca Sutherns: Building a Life That Flexes—Not Breaks — Part One

Rebecca Sutherns didn’t set out to become a solo strategy coach. She trained for a global career, then paused it to raise four kids, said yes to client work when she could find a babysitter, and ended up building a 27-year practice on her own terms. In Part 1, she walks us through the pivots and trade-offs that shaped her work—not from a five-year plan, but from being fully in the moment. Key Highlights of Our Interview: When the Global Plan Hit Pause – How a promising career in international development took a backseat to malaria pills, pregnancy, and timing. The Business Started by Saying Yes – “If I liked the people and could sort childcare, I did the job.” No vision board, just real life. The Accidental Mentor – A conversation in Australia flipped how she charged—and earned her five times more. Why She Didn’t Scale – Rebecca explains why staying solo wasn’t a fallback, but a deliberate choice to stay agile and human. Reinvention in Real Time – Every few years, she didn’t change jobs. She changed her lens. If your resume doesn’t make sense on paper, Rebecca’s story will remind you: maybe it’s not the paper that needs fixing. _________________________ Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Rebecca Sutherns, PhD, CPF   --Chief Change Officer-- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep, Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts. EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist. 20 Million+ All-Time Downloads. 80+ Countries Reached Daily. Global Top 1% Podcast. Top 5 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<< See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.