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Vince Chan

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Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

When I look at your website, it honestly feels like you cover everything, especially for large institutions. I saw the range, schools, higher ed institutions, government agencies, private companies. You work with executives, you work with individuals, you've published a book, you've got a book club, and even what looks like off-site coaching programs or retreats coming up. That's a lot.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

When I look at your website, it honestly feels like you cover everything, especially for large institutions. I saw the range, schools, higher ed institutions, government agencies, private companies. You work with executives, you work with individuals, you've published a book, you've got a book club, and even what looks like off-site coaching programs or retreats coming up. That's a lot.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

And I imagine you did not launch with everything all at once. You probably went through your own transitions. testing, adjusting, evolving the whole practice over time. So rather than diving into all 27 years, we need a whole series for that, maybe just share a bit about the journey of building this practice. What were some of the major turning points?

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

And I imagine you did not launch with everything all at once. You probably went through your own transitions. testing, adjusting, evolving the whole practice over time. So rather than diving into all 27 years, we need a whole series for that, maybe just share a bit about the journey of building this practice. What were some of the major turning points?

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

Were there moments where you had to start over or rebuild from scratch? anything that really shaped the way your work looks today, especially while helping others through their transitions?

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

Were there moments where you had to start over or rebuild from scratch? anything that really shaped the way your work looks today, especially while helping others through their transitions?

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

what now is a seven-year chapter certainly will figure very prominently in that storyline because it changed the game for me as i was listening to your story one word came to my mind actually is not even my word is yours the word is re-imagine that's exactly what you're doing now for your clients for individuals and you've done it for yourself too.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

what now is a seven-year chapter certainly will figure very prominently in that storyline because it changed the game for me as i was listening to your story one word came to my mind actually is not even my word is yours the word is re-imagine that's exactly what you're doing now for your clients for individuals and you've done it for yourself too.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

You've mentioned that first move, how you went somewhere, came back, studied, learned, and transformed. That's the process. It sounds like that spirit of re-imagining is at the core of everything you do now. But before someone even get to that breakthrough moment, There are a lot of challenges, things that block them from even starting to reimagine.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

You've mentioned that first move, how you went somewhere, came back, studied, learned, and transformed. That's the process. It sounds like that spirit of re-imagining is at the core of everything you do now. But before someone even get to that breakthrough moment, There are a lot of challenges, things that block them from even starting to reimagine.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

Whether it's mindset, fear, financial pressure, and just feeling stuck, feeling incapable, there are always barriers. So in your experience, what are some of the biggest challenges people face before they can truly reimagine their future? And as a follow-up, could you share any examples of how you've helped someone move through that stuck place and reach the other side?

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

Whether it's mindset, fear, financial pressure, and just feeling stuck, feeling incapable, there are always barriers. So in your experience, what are some of the biggest challenges people face before they can truly reimagine their future? And as a follow-up, could you share any examples of how you've helped someone move through that stuck place and reach the other side?

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

Correct me if I'm wrong. First, re-imagine is about creating a vision. But many people either don't have a clear vision, or if they do, it's not specific enough. That's where you step in. Help them define it, make it real, and break it down into something they can actually see and articulate. Then comes the reassurance, like getting a personal trainer. They are not just paying for the gym.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

Correct me if I'm wrong. First, re-imagine is about creating a vision. But many people either don't have a clear vision, or if they do, it's not specific enough. That's where you step in. Help them define it, make it real, and break it down into something they can actually see and articulate. Then comes the reassurance, like getting a personal trainer. They are not just paying for the gym.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

They are paying for someone to keep them accountable, motivated, and moving forward. That's the role you play, helping them stay disciplined, reminding them that it's hard but doable, and that the result is worth it. You also bring in tools not just to help them execute, but to make sure the progress is sustainable. And this applies not just to individuals, but also to organizations.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

They are paying for someone to keep them accountable, motivated, and moving forward. That's the role you play, helping them stay disciplined, reminding them that it's hard but doable, and that the result is worth it. You also bring in tools not just to help them execute, but to make sure the progress is sustainable. And this applies not just to individuals, but also to organizations.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

Sometimes the organization knows it wants to change, but doesn't even know what needs to change. You help them discover that first and then guide them through the process. Did I get that right?

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

Sometimes the organization knows it wants to change, but doesn't even know what needs to change. You help them discover that first and then guide them through the process. Did I get that right?

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

That's it for today. We've covered Rebecca's own private PAC journey, from global work to solo primary life. But next, we get into what she's learned from helping others through their turning points. In part two, we talk about drawing the future before chasing it, finding momentum when motivation is gone missing, and why midlife might be the best time to reimagine everything. See you there.

Chief Change Officer
#393 Rebecca Sutherns: Career on Her Terms—From Global Aid to Solopreneur Strategy — Part One

That's it for today. We've covered Rebecca's own private PAC journey, from global work to solo primary life. But next, we get into what she's learned from helping others through their turning points. In part two, we talk about drawing the future before chasing it, finding momentum when motivation is gone missing, and why midlife might be the best time to reimagine everything. See you there.