How To Leave Corporate Comfort & Find the Courage to Thrive | Aneta Ardelian Kuzma | 153
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What if the life you dream of starts with one aligned choice?
In this deeply inspiring episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo is joined by coach, consultant, and founder of the Ardelian Kuzma Group, Aneta, for a conversation about courage, curiosity, and creating a life in full alignment with one’s values. From growing up as a young immigrant navigating a new culture to spending 22 years in banking before stepping into entrepreneurship, Aneta’s journey demonstrates what’s possible when big dreams are no longer minimized and instead are built, one intentional step at a time.
The discussion explores the mindset shifts that supported her transition from corporate leadership to coaching, how Breathwork and mindfulness became cornerstones of her work, and why taking aligned action is the true superpower for living a fulfilled life.
Listeners will walk away with practical tools and heartfelt encouragement to approach change with clarity, courage, and purpose.
🎙️ In this episode, listeners will discover:
💭 How curiosity and observation shaped Aneta’s leadership style from childhood
🌱 The vision exercise that helped her map out a new life she loved
🧘♀️ Why morning practices and breathwork became her foundation for success
📅 How to align daily actions with core values
⚖️ Ways to balance masculine drive and feminine flow in business
💡 Redefining success and letting go of titles, limits, and outside opinions
🙏 The role of faith in moving through fear and uncertainty
🕒 Timeline Summary:
[1:16] – Aneta shares who she is at her core and why curiosity drives her
[3:29] – Childhood lessons as a young immigrant and the desire to belong
[7:14] – How an HR connection led to a 22-year career in banking
[9:35] – Allowing herself to dream without limits for the first time
[14:45] – Morning rituals that became the foundation for change
[16:42] – Discovering breathwork and integrating it into coaching
[22:47] – Why aligned action is the ultimate superpower for fulfillment
[33:06] – Redefining success beyond money and titles
[41:06] – Balancing masculine and feminine energy in life and business
[46:02] – The best and worst advice she’s ever received and her powerful perspective on surrender.
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Website: akuzmagroup.com
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Chapters
1. Meeting Anita: Coach and Former Banker (00:00:00)
2. Immigrant Experience and Early Adaptations (00:01:56)
3. The 22-Year Banking Career (00:05:25)
4. Transition to Entrepreneurship (00:08:20)
5. Breathwork: A Transformational Practice (00:15:45)
6. Aligned Action as a Superpower (00:22:46)
7. Redefining Success Beyond Corporate Life (00:31:42)
8. Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy (00:36:06)
9. Final Thoughts and Wisdom (00:44:57)
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