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Saint John describes intuition as an inner friend that gets quieter if you ignore it. She consciously chose counter‑logical paths—jobs, relationships, exits—because “something inside” told her to, and those have been the defining moves of her career. She recommends turning down external noise (parents, mentors, social media) and repeatedly acting on small intuitive nudges so that voice becomes louder, more reliable, and brave enough to guide you in big moments.

Rejecting the idea that life is pre-scripted, she uses the ‘Sliding Doors’ metaphor: catching or missing a train creates different futures. Destiny, she says, emerges from constant motion—trying things, talking to people, making choices—rather than waiting on the couch for the universe to deliver. Letting go is active: dropping rigid plans and dead ends so you can actually move toward what’s magnetizing you.

Saint John insists she is ‘very much’ selfish and frames that as essential, not shameful. No one—including child, partner, or employer—sits above her in her own life. Being selfish means recognizing when a job, company, or relationship no longer serves you, and prioritizing your needs over others’ expectations or comfort. She argues that if you don’t, you risk chronic “Sunday scaries,” resentment, and dying deeply unsatisfied with how you spent your one life.

Criticized for short stints at high-profile companies, she rejects the narrative that leaving quickly shows weakness or inability to endure adversity. She distinguishes adversity from misalignment: she can handle hardship, but refuses to stay where her values, intuition, or joy are compromised. Her advice to her younger self: don’t be the savior of broken systems; save yourself first and accept the uncertainty that comes with stepping away.

Growing up with a title‑obsessed father, she chased big roles initially, but learned that leadership is earned by repeatedly being right in practice, doing the work, and convincing others to follow. A chief title doesn’t guarantee respect, buy‑in, or impact. Real power comes from a track record of good decisions, clear storytelling, and the ability to bring diverse voices into the room—and protecting those people when ideas fail.