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Episode 353: Trusting the Journey with Ann Eileen Thompson

Written by Insights Contributor | Sep 25, 2025 6:00:00 AM

Ann Eileen Thompson, a faith-driven career and leadership coach, author, and speaker, who shares her incredible journey of trusting in uninhibited faith. From her early days at Macy's and a successful corporate career at Procter & Gamble, Ann reveals how she learned to embrace her entrepreneurial spirit and a "something extra" that led her to co-found The Garage Group. She delves into the pivotal moments that taught her to release control and how a seemingly simple Bible study reshaped her perspective on work and identity. Ann's story is a powerful testament to the idea that our careers are not just jobs but divine assignments, and true leadership often requires letting go to receive what's next.

Bio: Ann Eileen Thompson is a faith-driven career and leadership coach, author, and speaker who helps leaders align their work with who God created them to be. Drawing from her 25+ years of experience in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and executive coaching — including her years at Procter & Gamble and as co-founder and CEO of The Garage Group — Ann equips professionals to navigate career transitions with clarity, courage, and faith. Her upcoming book, Faith at Work: A Practical Guide to Aligning Your Career with Who God Created You to Be, releases this fall and offers a practical, biblical framework for making career decisions that honor God and bring lasting fulfillment.

Something Extra: "Uninhibited trust."

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