Curt Sassak

Curt Sassak's Coaching

So, you’ve got a life and career that looks great on paper, but no longer feels like a win.

If you’ve hit a point where the pressure’s high and the payoff is low, you’re not alone.
 You’ve outgrown the life you built.

That’s exactly who I work with.

If you're thinking you can just grind your way through it—good luck.
 I tried that.
 So did most of my clients.
 We all ended up at the same place: stuck, frustrated, spinning our wheels. 

Enter: The Recipe
 A high-performance framework built for high-achievers who want clarity, and momentum, fast.

It’s inspired by my 27-year chef career—because chefs don’t wing it.
 We follow structure.
 We refine.
 We execute with precision.

That’s what this is.

This isn’t a journal prompt and a pep talk.

 It’s a system—tested by fire—designed to help you:

 → Get clear on what’s next
 → Identify and eliminate the internal drag holding you back
 → Build momentum through customized strategy

This isn’t personal development.
 It’s personal execution.

We extract your core drivers, map them to your next chapter, and build a plan that makes sense for your ambition, standards, and lifestyle.

And I don’t take on everyone.

This is for people who have a track record of making sh*t happen,
 And are ready to channel that same energy into building the next version of themselves.

It requires honesty. Focus. Execution.

 You bring that—I’ll bring the clarity, speed, and accountability.

DM me “RECIPE” when you’re ready to move.

 And just know—I don’t work with spectators. Only builders.

Life and Career Strategist

Winetasters Choice: An Adult Beverage Promotional Agency

Key accomplishments:

👉Spearheaded the strategic growth of a B2B beverage promotion agency, elevating annual revenue from $300,000 to $1.4 million. 

👉Drove the company's revenue-generation engine as the principal revenue officer, by additional $221,000 in revenue within a five-month span in 2023 

👉Expanded operational footprint from 12 employees across four cities in Texas to a team of 250 employees spanning three states

👉Authored and enforced comprehensive standards, processes, and protocols, laying the foundation for scalable growth and operational excellence. 

👉Pioneered a remote work model, adeptly managing a dispersed team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance. 

👉Spearheaded the development and execution of comprehensive social media campaigns, from conceptualization to content creation and audience engagement. 

👉Achieved a 4.6/5 star rating on Glassdoor, reflecting exceptional leadership and a positive organizational culture. Garnered a 90% approval rating from employees, underscoring effective management and employee satisfaction. 

👉Demonstrated deep understanding of market trends, and consumer behavior, enabling the development of targeted promotional campaigns. 

👉Regulatory Compliance: Ensured all promotional activities complied with industry regulations and standards, maintaining the agency's reputation and operational integrity. 

👉Achieved significant growth with a small team by  implementing new systems, automation and enhancing software utilization.

👉Problem-Solver: Excel at navigating ambiguous situations and making informed decisions with limited information. 

👉Founded and grew a successful YouTube channel, overseeing all aspects of content creation, video production, and editing. Utilized the platform to effectively drive new business opportunities

Company closed by the owner on 3/2/2024.

Testimonials:
https://winetasterschoice.com/testimonials-2/

President and Chief Revenue Officer

Executive Chef

Focused experience working in internationally renowned 5-star establishments.

USA, India, Dubai, Egypt, Australia and the Maldives

Previously employed at: Four Seasons Domestic, Four Seasons International, Hyatt Domestic, Hyatt International, One & Only, Marriott, independent restaurants


Key accomplishments:

👉 Distinguished by two guest chef appearances at the world-renowned James Beard House, a testament to culinary artistry and innovation.

👉 Engaged audiences with charismatic presence through 10 live TV appearances, enhancing brand visibility and personal brand as a culinary expert.

👉 Garnered 24 Best Restaurant/Hotel awards, affirming excellence in culinary delivery and guest satisfaction.

👉 Secured the prestigious Best New Restaurant Award from the iconic Washingtonian Magazine 

👉 Celebrated for exceptional culinary creations and service, reflected in numerous positive critiques and write-ups across esteemed culinary publications.

👉 Spearheaded the pre-opening phases of hotels and restaurants, demonstrating strategic foresight and operational excellence in establishing culinary ventures.

👉 Commanded teams of up to 200, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and teamwork in high-pressure environments.

👉 Managed multi-million dollar food and beverage operations, showcasing adept financial acumen and operational management to drive profitability and culinary excellence.

👉 Lowered food cost by $70,000 and increased the guest satisfaction rating for food quality by 1.4 points from 2 to 3.4 on a scale of 1-5 in my first year as Executive Chef

Teaching Mid-Career Leaders how to navigate life & career transitions using my Proven Recipe / Improve the quality of your life / Create your next chapter by design, not default / Former Chef

𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙃𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝘾𝙧𝙪𝙚𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙤𝙧.

You work your ass off, climb the ladder, got everything you want on paper, but feel empty. 

You ask yourself, "Is this it? What's next?"

You tell yourself it’s just a phase. That the feeling will pass.

It won’t.

At first, it’s a nagging thought. Then it’s an ache. 

You're wondering how you went from feeling like a confident badass knocking out your goals to just tolerating your life and career. 

Now, you dread waking up and you're just going through the motions daydreaming about the way things used to be. 

You know you want a change. You have something more to offer the world. 

But fear is holding you back. 

I know this feeling. It cost me 4 years of my life. I was depressed, and it cost me my confidence, my drive, and over $250,000.

Until I decided to take back control.

𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐈 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 & 𝐇𝐎𝐖

I work with career-driven, successful professionals 40 and up who feel stuck and want more out of life.

You’re not lost. You’re not broken. You’re just at a crossroads.

Your problem isn’t knowing you need a change. 

Your problem is knowing HOW to do it—without wasting years stuck in limbo like I did.

Your clarity is just like a five-star dish—if you’re missing key ingredients or following the wrong process, it won’t turn out right.

That’s where I come in.

I help high-performers get the exact recipe they need to figure out what’s next.

Here’s the recipe:

𝙄𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:

🔥 Sharpen Your Mindset: REGAIN your CONFIDENCE and break free from self-doubt and second-guessing.
🔥 Regain Balance: Stop just surviving—start actually living.
🔥 Get Crystal Clear Clarity: Know exactly where you're headed and how to get there.
🔥 Remove Mental Roadblocks: Identify and eliminate what’s keeping you stuck.
🔥 Design Your Next Chapter: Not by accident. Not by default. But with intention.
 
𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙚:

Follow a proven and tested real-world process built on precise ingredients that puts you back in control.

𝘾𝙇𝙄𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙐𝙇𝙏𝙎

The real success stories? My clients.

"Curt didn’t just help my career—he helped me take back my life. His approach forced me to get real about what I wanted. The clarity I gained was priceless."
— Matt Lunny

𝙉𝙀𝙓𝙏 𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙋𝙎

If you're done settling and want to wake up excited about your life again, let’s talk.

Message me: "I want the Recipe" to learn more. 

That’s it. No fluff. No B.S. Just results.

— Curt

Founder

So, you’re career driven, have had success, and now you feel like there are no more mountains to climb.

You got to the top of the “mountain,” and achieving your goals only to find you don’t feel fulfilled or happy. It’s like, WTF?

Your life/career no longer serves you. All you know is that you feel stuck and see no way out. You need to make a change. But doing what?

Then fear creeps in. You have questions.  “What do I do now?”  “I don’t know what else to do” 

“If I change careers how will I make enough to pay my bills?” and so on

These are the same questions (and more) I asked myself when I did a career change after 27 years as a chef and started over at 41 from zero.

Did you know a New York Times study found that 75% of Americans don’t have a clear sense of purpose?

And, there are serious health risks associated with a lack of purpose

A lack of purpose affects your self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem.
Which, in turn, can lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other health issues.
I experienced all of those.

The good news is this: You’re only 5 steps away from finding the purpose, fulfillment, and new career you so desperately want.

They are the same 5 steps I used to go from feeling lost/stuck and finding a purpose and fulfillment

All it requires from you is self-honesty and a commitment to change

I coach people through one-to-one sessions

You think asking for help is equivalent to failure? Yep, I used to think the same, but that’s your ego talking

Consider: If you’ve been stuck, and the steps you’ve taken have not yielded results, what makes you think anything will change by repeating what you’ve done?

What got you here will not get you THERE.

Just like a car needs realignment from time to time, our personal and professional vision needs realignment from time to time

So, you can remain stuck and lost, or you can send me a DM

IFuckingHateMyJob

I help people across their career journey move from stuck and unfulfilled into work that feels meaningful, energising, and true to who they are. Whether it’s navigating career change or building confidence and clarity within their current path, I support individuals to make bold, aligned decisions.

Using positive psychology, mindfulness, and systems thinking, I create calm, insight-rich spaces for reflection and movement. Over six years, I’ve coached clients in 15+ countries, led workshops, built a values-led business and created high-value career content and materials.

Certified Career Coach

You Me Bum Bum Train

Entrusted by Kate Bond and Morgan Lloyd to lead one of the most emotionally complex scenes in YMBBT’s 20-year history. From concept to delivery, I’ve shaped every part of the experience—mood boards, set builds, prop sourcing, casting, rehearsals, live direction, and performance.

This project has tested and stretched me like nothing else. Deep creative leadership, high emotional intelligence, and absolute logistical precision—all in service of transformative, immersive storytelling.


“Like going through the most glorious, neon-hued fever dream. On hallucinogenics. With a side of therapy” - The Independent ★★★★★

“One of the best artistic experiences of my life” - The Times ★★★★★

"It’s an extraordinary logistical masterpiece that will test you and surprise you in ways you didn’t know were even possible.” The Telegraph ★★★★★

"It’s theatre, but muddled: a truly extraordinary act of mass imagination and participation, all for the benefit of one person, both audience member and actor, and it’s not hard to see how it might just change their life.” - The Stage ★★★★★

“A safe space to unleash that main character energy and lean into different parts of your personality you had no idea were there” - Time Out ★★★★★

Scene Director

I run a 6-week course introducing the foundations of mindfulness meditation. It's a calm, grounding space where people can reconnect with themselves.

Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

Parenting Teens in Uncertain Times Summit

A joyful side project I created with my friend Michael Danzansky. No one warned us how much work a 10-day online summit would be (pro tip for any future summit creators: start with three days!).

Somehow, we persuaded the likes of Goldie Hawn, Tara Brach, and Dr. Dan Siegel to join our speaker lineup—and attracted over 15,000 attendees.

Co-creator

Uber

I led content strategy for driver experience, collaborating with Design, Ops, and Legal to rebuild trust through in-app content and user comms. It stretched me in all the right ways—and clarified what I value most: integrity, collaboration, and clear purpose.

Content Strategist EMEA

I went freelance to focus on content strategy—drawn by the autonomy, creative variety, and the chance to work with mission-led organisations. I worked with some incredible clients including Cancer Research UK, Save the Children, the British Red Cross, and Careers & Enterprise Company.

Content Strategist

Eurail.com

My favourite employee role to date. I thrived on the pace, creativity, and purpose of this high-growth travel start-up, and led content strategy across multiple platforms during a time of major transformation. Huge gratitude to the two brilliant female leaders I worked under — they modelled the kind of leadership I’ve carried into my own coaching and team development work ever since.

Head of Content

Elsevier

My first foray into copywriting. Grateful they gave me a shot with very little experience—and glad I proved myself quickly in a complex, academic environment.

Copywriter

Vaughan Systems

I spent my days teaching Spanish university students the art of speaking English, often with humour, curiosity, and connection at the heart of it.

School Manager & English Language Teacher

Text Appeal

Most memorable moment: Creating a guerrilla marketing stunt for the Cannes Lions Festival. We covered the Palais and surrounding streets in yellow hazard tape to promote our CEO’s talk on avoiding cross-cultural disasters. The auditorium was full. It worked!

Business Development Manager

Career Coach to Generalists Who Fucking Hate Their Jobs 🔹 Finally get clarity on what you want to do next🔹 Certified Co-Active® Coach (CPCC)

Feel stuck in a role that no longer fits—or unsure how to grow where you are? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay in that place.

I’m a certified, ICF-accredited career coach who helps thoughtful, talented professionals find clarity, direction, and confidence—so they can build work lives that feel meaningful, energising, and truly their own.

Seven years ago, I burned out and left a career in tech and marketing that had once excited me. Something no longer felt right. The mismatch between who I was becoming and how I was spending my days was impossible to ignore.

With the help of a coach, I began asking deeper questions than “what’s next?”—questions like “who am I now?” and “what do I want to give this one short life of mine to?”

That journey led me to coaching. Today, my work is an intentional choice, not something I fell into. And I now help others make choices that honour who they truly are—whether that means pivoting into a new role, finding purpose within their current path, or completely redesigning their direction.


My 4-Month 1:1 Coaching Journey Supports You To:

✅ Reflect on Your Journey: We explore the values, strengths, patterns, and lived wisdom you’ve gathered so far—and what it’s pointing you toward.
✅ Define Your Vision: We clarify your “North Star”—a core vision for your life and work that becomes a reliable compass, even through uncertainty.
✅ Identify What’s Next: Whether you want a fresh career path or to evolve within your field, we’ll map your possibilities and make grounded decisions together.
✅ Overcome What’s In The Way: We work through mindset blocks, burnout, doubt, and imposter feelings—replacing them with clarity, energy, and action.
✅ Build a Bold but Realistic Plan: You’ll leave with a clear roadmap, and I’ll be by your side as you start to take meaningful steps forward.


I'll let my clients to blow my trumpet..

❛❛ I never imagine this would be my path but following my instincts and Charlotte’s guidance has been a total win. I’m thrilled about where I am and where I’m headed ❜❜

❛❛ Put simply, I cannot recommend Charlotte highly enough. If you want to make a career decision or change, Charlotte will be able to get you there much quicker than you would do it alone ❜❜

❛❛ If you're stuck in a crap job, not feeling fulfilled day to day or just feel a bit lost, there's no-one I'd recommend more than Charlotte. She is worth every penny. I know her support will pay for itself ten times over ❜❜

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