When the Dream Job Isn’t the Dream: Rachel Kourakos on Redefining Success

In this episode of The Impactful Conversations Effect, we’re joined by transition and leadership coach Rachel Kourakos, whose inspiring career journey took her from high-powered roles in finance and Google to betting entirely on herself.

Rachel opens up about the moment she realised that even the most “dream” jobs can feel wrong—and how she found the courage to trust her intuition and walk away. From late nights in investment banking to discovering coaching as her true calling, Rachel shares how self-trust, mindset work, and emotional intelligence guided her transformation.

Together, we explore the importance of redefining success, why mindset comes before action, and how building confidence is less about instant results and more about daily choices. Whether you’re facing a career transition or searching for deeper purpose, Rachel’s story is a powerful reminder that the greatest leap is the one we take toward ourselves.