🎙 Episode Title: Career Change Advice and What Can Help: Your Courageous Next Step
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Making a career change can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be lonely. Today’s deep dive unpacks the emotional and strategic aspects of changing careers, especially when you're moving away from a profession you’ve invested deeply in—like medicine, law, or corporate leadership.
You’ll hear:
The internal conflict of leaving a long-standing career
How burnout, misalignment, and a craving for purpose often spark career shifts
Why self-reflection is the real first step (before the résumé revamp!)
How to uncover your transferable skills using free tools and self-assessment
CBT-based techniques for overcoming fear and imposter syndrome
The power of “career experiments” and small steps that build clarity
Real-life stories of people who made bold transitions (ER nurse to tech, accountant to sustainability, teacher to instructional designer)
The importance of support systems, networks, and mindset shifts
A 10-step actionable checklist to start your career change this month
🎧 Plus, you’ll hear personal insights from someone who left their medical practice and rediscovered purpose—one peaceful, intentional step at a time.
Know your why. Reflect on your core values and what truly drives you.
Start small. Take micro-actions to reduce overwhelm and build confidence.
Leverage what you have. Your past work has equipped you more than you think.
Support matters. Surround yourself with community, mentors, and structure.
You don’t need the full map. You just need your next step.
Book: Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra
Book: Mindset by Carol Dweck
Book: Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
[02:45] — Why so many are considering career change (61%!)
[07:10] — Burnout vs. purpose: running away or toward?
[12:33] — Sarah’s story: tech to leadership development
[18:00] — Transferable skills and surprising overlaps
[24:50] — Tackling fear with CBT strategies
[30:12] — Priya’s story: from marketing to UX in her 50s
[34:40] — Low-risk career experiments explained
[40:18] — Using your network effectively
[44:09] — Melissa’s story: teacher to instructional designer
[47:30] — Targeted upskilling and building a proof-based portfolio
[52:50] — Crafting a compelling career narrative
[59:00] — Mindset shifts: growth, humility, and self-compassion
[1:06:00] — Support systems that work
[1:11:05] — 10-step checklist for career transition
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🌿 Until next time—breathe deeply, trust yourself, and walk your path to peace.
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