#52 - Julia Stegman, Career Coach & Author, Discover Meaningful Work

In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse sits down with Julia Stegman, former HP executive turned career coach and author of Discover Meaningful Work, to discuss how executives can navigate layoffs, career transitions, and professional reinvention with greater clarity and purpose. Julia shares the mindset shifts she encourages leaders to make before jumping into a job search, why self-reflection is a competitive advantage, and how growth industries can create a “tailwind” for long-term career success. The conversation also dives into tech-adjacent industries, meaningful leadership, avoiding reactive career decisions, and practical ways executives can realign their careers with their values without necessarily leaving their current organization. This episode is packed with actionable insights for professionals looking to build a more intentional and fulfilling career path. Julia Website: https://discovermeaningfulwork.com/