There are moments in every professional’s journey that shape not only their career, but their character as well. For me, that moment arrived without warning, on a day I believed would be business as usual. I had always identified with being a high achiever. Promotions, glowing performance reviews, and ambitious projects successfully delivered - all markers of a career on the right track. Yet, in a sudden twist, I found myself sitting across from someone I barely knew, listening to the words: “We no longer need your services.”