Are you trapped in the corporate golden cage? Career Transition Coach helping corporate professionals escape unfulfilling careers and build the life they actually want
“I’ve been successful, but I feel empty inside.”
“Every Monday morning, I dread going to work.”
“After 17 years in the IT industry, I cannot generate the same enthusiasm. This has stopped my learning and made me less confident.”
“I dream about starting my own thing, but I’m terrified to leave my salary behind.”
“I’m 42, making good money, but this can’t be all there is to life.”
“I want to follow my passion, but what if I fail? What about my family’s security?”
Hi, I’m Milind. I left my VP-level corporate career in 2009 to build the life I actually wanted. Now I help corporate professionals like you make the same leap—without the mistakes I made.
Before I became a life and career transition coach, fifteen years ago, I was a VP of Sales & Marketing at a real estate company. Good salary, corner office, company car. From the outside, I had it all.
Inside? I was dying.
I was drowning in Rs 25 lakh of debt, struggling with alcohol, and my marriage was falling apart. When the 2008 recession hit and I got laid off, everyone expected me to find another corporate job.
Instead, I did something crazy. I refused every job offer and decided to build my own path.
Was it scary? Absolutely. I sold my car. Credit card companies sent me legal notices. My family thought I’d lost my mind.
But here’s what I discovered: The biggest risk isn’t leaving your corporate job. It’s staying trapped in a life that’s slowly killing your soul.
Today, after 13+ years as a career transition coach, I’ve helped tons of professionals across 100+ cities worldwide break free from their corporate cages and build careers that actually matter to them.
Between 2009 and 2012 I made a transition to self-employment successful doing consultancy for small business and doing freelance corporate training. I got out of debt, deaddicted from alcohol and made a further transition to becoming a life and career transition coach.
As a coach I specialize in helping corporate professionals in their late 30s/ 40s transition their career to self-employment and entrepreneurship
The specific workplace challenges that drive my clients to seek career transition:
Career Stagnation and Loss of Purpose
“I feel lost and stuck in a cycle that feels like a hamster wheel—constantly moving, but not truly progressing.”
“I have potential to reach greater heights but need clarity and direction.”
Workplace Stress and Overwhelm
“I am currently in a good job but feel overwhelmed, unable to stay present and have a tendency to overthink/worry more often than spending time working.”
“I feel unable to focus on my own goals because of ongoing stress.”
Corporate Disillusionment
“I feel unappreciated and disrespected, sometimes in personal life, sometimes in the workplace.”
“There are times when I lose my mind in a split second and become very angry (going from 0% to 100%).”
Fear of Taking the Leap
“I procrastinate on work often because of fear of failure.”
“Small rejections in life are leading to self-doubt.”
Here’s what needs to be worked on for a successful career transition:
✓ Building financial runway before you jump (I learned this the hard way)
✓ Creating multiple income streams so you’re never dependent on one source
✓ Developing the mental toughness to handle uncertainty, setbacks and people judging you
✓ Learning to sell yourself without feeling sleazy about it
✓ Managing family pressures and social expectations
✓ Overcoming workplace conditioning that keeps you trapped in employee mindset
✓ Having a realistic transition timeline with clear milestones
✓ Creating a support structure of family and friends that you can count on
My approach is different. Here’s why:
I don’t sugarcoat the reality. Career transitions are hard. You’ll face rejection, financial stress, and people questioning your sanity. But I’ll show you how to handle it all.
I’ve actually done it. I’m not some theoretical coach who read books about entrepreneurship. I lived through every mistake you’re worried about making.
I focus on practical steps, not feel-good nonsense. We work on real skills: financial planning, business development, sales, marketing, and the psychological tools to stay strong when things get tough.
I understand corporate conditioning. After 15+ years in corporate, I know exactly how the “golden handcuffs” work and how to break free from them.
I hold you accountable. Change requires action, not just insight. I’ll push you to do the work, even when it’s uncomfortable.
As a career transition coach I am the mirror who helps you see what is stopping you from living the life you always dreamt of.
Corporate to Entrepreneur Success Stories
“I feel like a free bird.”
“Found meaning and purpose.”
“I left my job and started my business.”
“Found my life’s purpose.”
“Helped me pursue something extraordinary.”
Read more success stories →
My Specialized Coach Approach for Corporate Professionals wanting to make a Career Transition
Phase 1: Clarity & Direction
- Identify what’s really driving your need for change
- Uncover your strengths and transfer them to new contexts
- Create a clear vision of your ideal post-corporate life
Phase 2: Financial & Practical Planning
- Build financial runway for a safe transition
- Develop multiple income streams
- Create step-by-step transition timeline
Phase 3: Skill Development & Mindset
- Learn essential entrepreneurial skills (sales, marketing, business development)
- Overcome corporate conditioning and employee mindset
- Build resilience for handling uncertainty
Phase 4: Execution & Launch
- Take practical steps toward your new career
- Handle family and social pressures
- Navigate the emotional challenges of leaving corporate
Phase 5: Optimization & Growth
- Refine your new career/business model
- Scale your income to match or exceed corporate salary
- Build long-term sustainability
Who will benefit from a Career Transition Coach?
✓ Corporate professionals (late 30s and 40s) earning ₹25 lakhs+ annually
✓ Senior managers, VPs, directors feeling trapped in their careers
✓ High achievers who want more meaning and purpose in their work
✓ People ready to take responsibility for their career and life choices
✓ Those willing to do the hard work required for real change
✗ This is NOT for people looking for quick fixes or easy answers
✗ Not for those who want someone to tell them what to do
✗ Not for people who aren’t willing to face uncomfortable truths
Ready to Break Free from the Corporate Golden Cage and make a career transition with the help of a coach?
If you’re tired of living someone else’s definition of success…
If you’re ready to bet on yourself instead of building someone else’s dream…
If you want to create a career that energizes you instead of draining you…
Let’s talk.
If you want to create a whole new future for yourself, ping me today. You are worth it, you are worthy of it and you deserve it.
Start with a Complimentary 45-Minute Telephonic Exploratory Coaching Session
In this session, we’ll:
- Map out exactly where you are versus where you want to be
- Identify the specific obstacles keeping you trapped
- Create a realistic timeline for your transition
- Discuss how I can support you in making this change safely and strategically
- Determine if we’re a good fit to work together
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a real coaching session where you’ll walk away with clarity, even if we never work together.
Click here to book your Complimentary Exploratory Coaching Session
Please note: I only coach people above 30 years of age and in mid to senior positions in a corporate career (or equivalent in self-employment/business).
Call/WhatsApp: +91 88068 55904
Email: milind@milindjadhav.com
Available between 6am-7:30pm IST, any day of the week except Wednesday
About My Background:
- 15+ years of corporate marketing experience
- 13+ years as a full-time career transition coach (since 2012)
- 7500+ hours of one-on-one coaching
- 400+ clients across 100+ cities worldwide
- Electronics Engineer and MBA from IIM Bangalore
- Personal experience: Overcame Rs 25 lakh debt, alcohol addiction, marriage challenges
- Featured in: India Today, Times of India, Financial Express, Vogue, Mid-Day
I don’t just teach career transition—I lived it. I know exactly what you’re going through because I’ve been there.
Client Coach Success Stories from people who made Career Transitions with me:
From Corporate to Entrepreneurship:
- IT professional → Successful business owner (Bangalore)
- Marketing manager → Independent consultant (Mumbai)
- Finance executive → Online course creator (Delhi)
From Career Break to Dream Job:
- 5-year career break → 3 job offers in Silicon Valley
- Stay-at-home parent → Senior management role
- Mid-life crisis → Purpose-driven career
From Stagnation to Growth:
- 17-year IT veteran → Renewed enthusiasm and promotion
- Burned-out executive → Balanced, high-performing leader
- Overwhelmed manager → Confident, strategic thinker
Read the success stories here →
P.S. – I only work with people who are serious about change. If you want someone who’ll show you the real path to freedom and hold you accountable to walk it, let’s talk.
Why my coaching is 100% telephonic (and why this works better):
For 13+ years, I’ve conducted all my coaching sessions over the phone. This isn’t a limitation—it’s a strategic advantage that creates better results:
No commute hassle – Take your session anywhere – from your office, conference room, home or anywhere you are comfortable.
Pure focus on conversation – No visual distractions mean deeper focus on sharing, listening, and reflection
Anonymity encourages honesty – Easier to share your challenges without feeling judged
Flexible scheduling – Fits easily into your busy work schedule
Proven effectiveness – 13 years and 7500+ hours prove this method delivers real results
When you’re not worried about how you look or where you are, you can focus entirely on what matters: the conversation that will transform your professional and personal life.
Session Format:
- 60 minute weekly coaching calls
- Usually conducted via WhatsApp audio calls
- Scheduled at times that work with your work schedule
- Available 6am-7:30pm IST, any day of the week except Wednesday
Click here to book your Complimentary Exploratory Coaching Session
Call/WhatsApp: +91 88068 55904
Email: milind@milindjadhav.com
Available between 6am-7:30pm IST, any day of the week except Wednesday
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