The Truth Nobody Tells You About Starting Over
She was a VP managing a $25M division and 350 staff. Then she found coaching. Amy Minor Fletcher’s story is one of the most honest accounts of what it really takes to start over after a successful corporate career.
Key Takeaways
- Starting over doesn’t mean starting from zero. Your corporate experience, relationships, and credibility come with you — but they need to be repositioned for a new context.
- Managing $25M and 350 people doesn’t prepare you for managing yourself. The hardest part of going solo isn’t the work — it’s the lack of structure, feedback, and external accountability.
- The identity shift is the real transition. You’re not “VP of [Division]” anymore. You’re “Coach Amy.” That’s a bigger adjustment than most people expect.
Questions Explored
- What made you leave a VP role to start a coaching practice?
- How do you recalibrate your identity when you leave a big title behind?
- What practical steps did you take in your first 90 days as an independent coach?
About Amy Minor Fletcher
Amy is an executive coach who transitioned from managing a $25M division and 350-person team to building an independent coaching practice. She now helps leaders navigate their own transitions with clarity and confidence.