68. Client Interview: Gabby on Career Pivots, Self-Advocacy, and Knowing When It’s Time to Move

In episode 68, I’m chatting with my client Gabby, a driven professional who’s navigated multiple career pivots and landed her dream role at a Big Four consulting firm in NYC. From sales to consulting, Gabby has built a strategy that’s helped her reach her goals while maintaining her vision and values.We dive into her journey from our first coaching session to her current position, unpacking how she honed her job search strategy, managed uncertainty, and learned the power of asking for help. This episode is packed with actionable insights on self-advocacy, job searching, and achieving a work-life balance, especially for those navigating ambitious career moves.Whether you’re looking to make a career shift or want to step up your self-advocacy game, Gabby’s story is full of real-life advice.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Gabby’s Journey and Our Coaching Experience04:00 The Messy Middle: Embracing the Challenges of Career Change08:00 Self-Advocacy and Setting Non-Negotiables in Job Searching12:00 Reverse Engineering Goals for a Focused Job Search16:00 Staying Organized with Multi-Path Strategies20:00 Confidence in Salary Negotiations and Knowing Your Worth24:00 The Role of Mentors, Coaches, and Asking for HelpFor questions about coaching or to book me to speak, reach me at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.danitan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dani-tan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly newsletter