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Episode 8: Rebuilding My Identity
There's a question that sounds simple. But for most of us — especially those who've built something real — it's one of the hardest questions to sit with.Who are you ou...
Episode 7: When Success Becomes a Birdcage
There’s a phase that’s harder to name than failure.It’s when the role that once felt impossible now feels… routine. When the business is growing, the team is strong, a...
Episode 6: Learning to Swim
There's something nobody talks about — the phase that comes after you feel out of your depth. That messy middle phase.Not the fear itself. Not the doubt. But what happ...
Episode 5: Out of My Depth
As I step into a new chapter, I’ve found myself reflecting on the last time I felt truly stretched—not just challenged, but uncertain.It takes me back nearly a decade,...
Episode 4: After I Press Send
What happens when your decision becomes public — and everyone has their own interpretation?In this episode, I share the reactions that followed my announcement to leav...
Episode 3: Designing What Comes Next
After 28 years at Microsoft, Joy Chik faces a question most leaders eventually encounter: what comes next?In this episode, Joy reflects on the final stage of her sabba...
Episode 2: The Space Between Comfort and Growth
After slowing down, a new question appears: What do I want to grow into next?In this episode, Joy Chik reflects on the space between mastery and expansion. After nearl...
Episode 1: The Shock of Slowing Down
After nearly three decades at Microsoft, Joy Chik finally pauses.In this first episode of The Knowing Moments, Joy Chik shares the story behind her decision to take a ...
The Knowing Moments Trailer
The Knowing Moments is a podcast about the quiet realizations that change how we see ourselves, our work, and our lives. Hosted by Joy Chik, a longtime tech leader, th...