Welcome to Things Go Sideways. I'm KiKi L'Italien.

This is the show about what happens when the plan breaks, the job ends, the identity shifts, or when something just quietly stops working the way it used to.

In Episode 1, I'm joined by Stacy Heisey Terrell (career ownership coach and former HR/organizational leader) for a real conversation about burnout, reinvention, identity, and agency, especially in seasons where you're "fine"… but something inside you knows you're not.

If you work in associations, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations, this will probably feel extra familiar because so many highly capable people are carrying responsibilities that never really shut off.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The difference between burnout and misalignment
• Why "I should be happy… so why am I not?" is a real signal
• What happens when your career goals don't match your life goals anymore
• How identity loss shows up after a job shift (or a long season ends)
• Why you don't have to have the next answer yet

Question of the Week: What's one sign you've been "shrinking on the inside" at work...even if everything looks fine on paper?

Listen, reflect, and if you want more conversations like this, follow Things Go Sideways.

Check out Stacy Heisey Terrell at her website: https://sheisey-terrell.esourcecoach.com/

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When life or leadership go sideways, the story's just getting interesting.

Things Go Sideways with KiKi L'Italien shares real stories of transformation, resilience, and trust from leaders, creators, and changemakers navigating disruption.

Each episode explores how we rebuild identity, agency, and purpose in a world defined by uncertainty, reinvention, and courage. Listen weekly for authentic conversations that help you grow through change — and design what comes next.

Podcast Launch: Friday, January 23, 2026