What happens when the chapter you spent years chasing finally ends and you’re left asking what comes next?

In this episode of Gap to Gig, host Michael Jacobs talks with Erin Aldrich Shean, a former Olympic and professional athlete who has reinvented herself multiple times across sports, corporate strategy, and now career coaching. Erin helps people navigate life and work transitions using her LAND method, a framework built around learning, alignment, networking, and delivery.

Erin shares how to:

Redefine success when life shifts and old identities fall away

Find clarity before rushing into the next job or direction

Ask for support instead of trying to figure everything out alone

Balance ambition with the life you want at home

Navigate seasons of grind and seasons of rest

Align your values with the work you choose

Keep your network warm and active after you land

Take care of yourself so you can show up fully for your family

Whether you’re returning to work, pivoting into something new, or simply trying to make sense of the season you’re in, this conversation offers perspective, honesty, and practical ways to move forward with more clarity and less pressure.

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