Welcome back to another episode of the Latina CEO Identity podcast! I have another success story lined up for you today that I can't wait for you to hear!
In this episode, my client and dear friend, Claudia Barajas, shares her personal journey of career transition and transformation from a burnt-out educator to a successful coach. Claudia reveals how she aligned with her life purpose and found balance by starting her own coaching business. She shares the biggest challenges in her career transition, how she overcame them, and how her life has transformed since she became a coach. We dive into the importance of addressing grief during your career transition and how to reconnect with yourself when you are letting go of your old identity. Claudia's story will inspire you to redefine success on your own terms and hopefully, open yourself up to receiving support and guidance.
Grab a pen and paper because you won't want to miss a single gem Claudia drops in this powerful episode. Lista? Let’s get into today’s episode!
Claudia Barajas is a first-generation bilingual Life and Career Coach and Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT). She helps first-generation Latina Educators leave a career in higher education and start working for themselves to create more options and balance. Claudia went from being a burnout educator to aligning with her purpose and serving her clients through her coaching business and clinical work. She is a daughter of immigrants, a mental health advocate, a loving mother, and a partner.
Claudia's career transition from being a first-generation Latina educator to becoming a life and career coach.
What were Claudia's biggest struggles during her career transition, and how did she overcome them?
Claudia explains the role that grief plays in a career transition.
What are the benefits of investing in yourself through coaching?
The importance of detaching your self-worth from your work identity.
What is "quiet quitting," and how can it help you in your career transition?
How can you redefine success for yourself, and why is this crucial in creating a fulfilling career?
How starting a coaching business allowed Claudia to fully express herself and align with her purpose.
Tips for Latinas who are considering leaving their 9-5 job and creating more balance in their lives.
How can seeking support and guidance help you make significant career decisions with ease?
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