Sharon Bell took a great risk by leaving her career in optometry to pursue an MBA in banking after meeting a graduate recruiter. This was a risk because she had a strong network and academic success in optometry, and few people supported her career change. However, she had a long-standing interest in business and an entrepreneurial spirit. The outcome of taking this risk was that her career was transformed - she gained valuable skills and experience working in multiple countries and industries. She has no regrets about taking the risk and encourages others to do the same.