Jane,
My career in the learning &amp; development and OD space started when someone took a chance on me.  I had no formal experience as a trainer.  But my boss (I was her admin at age 19) saw my potential.  Over 20 years later I have had the opportunity to discover and explore my talents in this space.  And more importantly, I've had the distinct joy of watching people grow in their careers - an outcome of the work we do.

Your post is a great reminder of how we can box in our thinking when we overlook the "fire in the belly" that drives great performers.

Shawn