There comes a point when the old way no longer feels right. Success looks perfect from the outside, but inside, there is a quiet restlessness. The goals are being met, the meetings run on time, the calendar is full, and yet, something is missing. Many leaders feel it but cannot name it. It is the feeling of being out of alignment with your own self while trying to lead others. 

Valarie Sofia Sandjivy knows that feeling well. For years, she followed the path she was taught to admire, a strong career in business, technical skills sharpened through discipline, and achievements that ticked every box. But along the way, she began to sense a deeper call. One that asked not for more speed, but more stillness. Not just smarter decisions, but wiser ones. That shift led her to step away from what no longer fit and step into her true work, guiding others to lead with awareness, presence, and courage.