The Secret to Transforming Your Career Even When It Feels Impossible
Imagine embarking on a thrilling adventure to reinvent your career—exploring uncharted territories, overcoming obstacles, and discovering a path that truly lights up your soul.
Get ready for an epic tale of transformation because I’m here to guide you through an exhilarating journey of reinvention!
Storytime! Picture this: powerful women, breaking through the glass ceiling and securing their place at the leadership table. They're rocking their careers, earning well, but deep down, they're exhausted. The pressure to conform, the extra work, the constant need to prove themselves—it's all taking a toll. They dream of something different, but fear holds them back.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. When men contemplate their next career move, they often face fewer obstacles than women. But for women, corporate society has planted seeds of doubt in their minds. Thoughts like, "Who would hire me at 50+?" or "Starting from scratch? No thanks!" or "Can I make the same money?" play on a loop.
Let's tackle these concerns head-on, shall we?
Who would hire me at 50+?
There's only one way to find out—by taking the leap! It's natural to feel intimidated about reinventing a career you've worked so hard for. But if your current path no longer aligns with your happiness and authenticity, it's time to embrace change. And guess what? You don't have to face this transformation alone. Keep reading to discover how I can be your trusted companion on this journey.
I don't want to start from the bottom.
Here's the truth: most people don't pivot successfully on their first try. We all yearn for a fulfilling career that gives us a voice, makes an impact, and recognizes our worth. Landing in that dream position right away is rare, but that's not the point of reinvention. It's about uncovering what truly makes you happy. When I reinvented my own career, I fearlessly explored different paths, which ultimately made me a better coach once I found my calling.
Where will I make the same money?
At the start of my career transformation, I fixated on finding a job that paid the same as my previous one. This is a common obstacle that holds women back. But here's what I discovered: once I let go of money as the main driver and followed my passion, I stumbled upon leadership coaching. And you know what? I have so much more flexibility and earning potential doing what I love than I ever would have in a job driven solely by financial gain.
Reinventing your career isn't a walk in the park. It's a thrilling process, a design challenge begging to be conquered. It takes time, experimentation, busting myths, and collaborating with someone who understands the journey.
And that's where I come in. Consider me your fearless sherpa, your trusted guide, your accountability partner, and your unwavering champion as you design your path to the next stage of your career. No one reinvents alone. So, are you ready for your Bold Expedition? Click here to embark on this exhilarating adventure together.
Now, let's celebrate Pride Month in America!
I'd like to introduce you to Leanne Pittsford, a remarkable queer entrepreneur. Leanne is the Founder & CEO of Lesbians Who Tech—a vibrant community of LGBTQ women, non-binary individuals, and trans people in the tech world. Their goals are to be more visible to each other; to be more visible to others; to get more women, people of color, and queer and trans people in technology; and to connect their community to other organizations and companies that are doing incredible work.
Quick reminder!
I'm currently working on my next keynote called "Claiming Your Worth: The Power of the Ask." This empowering talk aims to help women and people of color successfully ask for and negotiate the compensation they deserve. To make it even more impactful, I'm looking for case studies to feature—real success stories that can inspire others on their journey to earning what they're worth. If you have a compensation or salary negotiation story you're open to sharing, please take a moment to participate in my survey; your insights will be invaluable. Click here to participate.
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