London, Google, & So Much More...

2023 has been filled with change, and it's not slowing down soon.

Dear Reader,
Let me see if I can quickly catch you up on all the transition that 2023 has brought with it…

• I moved to London in mid-January

• Started a new job at the beginning of February

• Moved into my flat in March

• Quit my job in April

• And I have no idea exactly what May will bring…but I’m sure it won’t be boring

I recently posted a blog about my first few months in London, so I won’t repeat myself, except to say I love it here and am glad I made this move when I did.

I did start a job at Google. But very quickly it turned out to not be quite the right fit. Simply put…I joined right after 12000 layoffs that were a real blow to the company culture and found that it was not quite the center of excellence that we in tech have imagined it to be (to summarize in a word…waterfall). In the end, I was pouring energy into something that just wasn’t enjoyable or interesting.

The great news is that since I’m here on an unsponsored Visa, I am not in a rush to find another job. I can wait and look for something that really suits me. Something with a strong customer focus and an ambitious pace where I can really use my skills.

In the meantime, I am focusing on my coaching business… Leah Farmer Coaching.

I’ve been coaching a few people on the side for the last 2 years, but now I’ve got a cadre of professionals who I am really enjoying working with to solve problems, move roadblocks and help them unpack what they really want.

I’ve updated my website to include information on coaching and a place to book a free consultation. And I’ve also started an Instagram and a TikTok (god help me!) specifically for the coaching space. In the coming months I also hope to interview a few of my favorite people and share that with all of you on these different venues! :)

See you soon!
L