{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-next-next.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fnavigating-transitions-with-steve-schlafman-bR6v7Mja","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Navigating Transitions with Steve Schlafman","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/657c8828-b744-4e3f-bce6-b71635e9130c/6a1a89ee-49ba-4200-b108-a0e74b985503/ebeb107d-0835-488a-86c5-2b12d3898b66-png.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/6c16e59c-5dbf-4fc7-a972-4a722bd1343b\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Navigating Transitions with Steve Schlafman\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs interviews Steve Schlafman, founder of Downshift, a professional transition coaching company. \n\nSteve, who has extensive experience as a venture capitalist and now an executive coach, helps founders and high performers through significant life transitions and recovery from burnout. The discussion covers Steve's personal journey and the kind of clients who benefit most from his services. They delve into the common challenges these clients face, including feeling lost and transitioning too quickly to new pursuits. Jason and Steve also explore how modern tools like AI are reshaping the way ambitious professionals can balance work and personal fulfillment. Steve emphasizes the importance of intentionality and values in navigating transitions, while offering insights from his coaching programs and personal practices."}