You Can Make Money Doing What You Love, Her Father Taught Her That | Julie Riga
The INNER Estate with Bridget Stuart
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Can you really make money doing what you love? Leadership coach, author, speaker, and entrepreneur Julie Riga joins Bridget Ann Stuart on The Inner Estate podcast to share how she transitioned from a 20 year pharmaceutical career into entrepreneurship, built Stay On Course, and learned to prepare for opportunities before they arrive. They explore human leadership in the age of AI, self awareness, purpose, career transition, resilience, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves about what is possible.
Julie also shares the deeply personal influence of her father, Ennio Riga, whose advice to “stay on course” became a guiding philosophy in her life and work. From navigating rejection and uncertainty to discovering purpose and building a business around work she loves, Julie explains why the future of leadership is human and why communication, trust, presence, authenticity, and knowing yourself will matter even more as AI continues to reshape how we work.
Chapter:
00:00 The Future of Leadership: Human vs AI
02:29 The Pause of COVID: A Shift in Perspective
05:03 The Journey of Transformation: From Corporate to Coaching
09:17 Staying on Course: The Importance of Consistency
16:34 The Power of Energy and Presence in Communication
20:13 Legacy and Purpose: The Story Behind the TED Talk
21:59 The Power of AI in Creativity
23:08 Understanding Leadership: The Inner Work
26:30 The Importance of Self-Discovery
30:02 Imposter Syndrome and Authenticity
34:15 Crafting Your Personal Narrative
37:01 The Framework of 'Before' in Leadership
40:48 Living Your Life by Design
Books and resources mentioned
Stay on Course, The Life and Legacy of Ennio Riga, “Chef to the Stars” by Julie Riga
Before I Lead, Get Ready on Purpose by Julie Riga, upcoming
Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan
Myers Briggs Step II assessment
Discover Your Purpose and Stay On Course, Julie Riga’s TEDx talk
Stay On Course podcast
Before I Speak leadership coaching program
Connect with Julie
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/julieriga
Instagram
www.instagram.com/stay_on_course_studio
YouTube
@stayoncourse
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@stayoncoursepodcast
Connect with Bridget
Facebook
Facebook: TheRealBridgetStuart
Instagram
Instagram: therealbridgetstuart
YouTube
@TheRealBridgetStuart
#dowhatyoulove #humanleadership #careertransition #TheInnerEstatePodcast
You Can Make Money Doing What You Love, Her Father Taught Her That | Julie Riga
The INNER Estate with Bridget Stuart
264 views
Can you really make money doing what you love? Leadership coach, author, speaker, and entrepreneur Julie Riga joins Bridget Ann Stuart on The Inner Estate podcast to share how she transitioned from a 20 year pharmaceutical career into entrepreneurship, built Stay On Course, and learned to prepare for opportunities before they arrive. They explore human leadership in the age of AI, self awareness, purpose, career transition, resilience, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves about what is possible.
Julie also shares the deeply personal influence of her father, Ennio Riga, whose advice to “stay on course” became a guiding philosophy in her life and work. From navigating rejection and uncertainty to discovering purpose and building a business around work she loves, Julie explains why the future of leadership is human and why communication, trust, presence, authenticity, and knowing yourself will matter even more as AI continues to reshape how we work.
Chapter:
00:00 The Future of Leadership: Human vs AI
02:29 The Pause of COVID: A Shift in Perspective
05:03 The Journey of Transformation: From Corporate to Coaching
09:17 Staying on Course: The Importance of Consistency
16:34 The Power of Energy and Presence in Communication
20:13 Legacy and Purpose: The Story Behind the TED Talk
21:59 The Power of AI in Creativity
23:08 Understanding Leadership: The Inner Work
26:30 The Importance of Self-Discovery
30:02 Imposter Syndrome and Authenticity
34:15 Crafting Your Personal Narrative
37:01 The Framework of 'Before' in Leadership
40:48 Living Your Life by Design
Books and resources mentioned
Stay on Course, The Life and Legacy of Ennio Riga, “Chef to the Stars” by Julie Riga
Before I Lead, Get Ready on Purpose by Julie Riga, upcoming
Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan
Myers Briggs Step II assessment
Discover Your Purpose and Stay On Course, Julie Riga’s TEDx talk
Stay On Course podcast
Before I Speak leadership coaching program
Connect with Julie
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/julieriga
Instagram
www.instagram.com/stay_on_course_studio
YouTube
@stayoncourse
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@stayoncoursepodcast
Connect with Bridget
Facebook
Facebook: TheRealBridgetStuart
Instagram
Instagram: therealbridgetstuart
YouTube
@TheRealBridgetStuart
#dowhatyoulove #humanleadership #careertransition #TheInnerEstatePodcast