Julianna Margulies went from pouring G&Ts and filming commercials in Manhattan to being one of the most-awarded actresses on television. She’s famous for roles on “E.R.,” “The Good Wife,” and “The Morning Show” — and despite always having a backup plan, Julianna’s biggest decisions have been guided by her intuition. We spoke to Julianna about making big life decisions, taking risks and turning down lucrative offers.

In this episode, Julianna talks about:

Planning for the future
Trusting that the right work will find you
Saying no to professional opportunities (hi, E.R.)
Clarifying your career focus
How she stopped people pleasing

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Julianna Margulies on Making Big Life Decisions