Episode 7 Career Change Made Simple: Should You Shift, Pivot, or Leap?

In this episode, Sarah delves into the concept of career change, exploring three different pathways—shift, pivot, or leap. She shares practical strategies, real-life client examples, and personal experiences to help you understand which type of change might be right for you.Episode Shownotes:[00:00:00] Intro: Welcome to the podcast, its purpose, and Sarah's mission to help ambitious female leaders thrive while staying true to their values.[00:02:00] Why Career Change Happens: Common reasons people consider career change, including boredom, misalignment of values, or feeling stuck.[00:04:00] Overcoming Career Change Fears: Addressing the fears that arise during career change, such as uncertainty, fear of judgment, and loss of identity.[00:05:00] Degrees of Career Change: Breaking down career change into three pathways: shift, pivot, or leap.[00:06:00] Shift: Examples of staying within your current career while making meaningful changes, such as a teacher moving into leadership or a marketer transitioning sectors.[00:08:00] Pivot: Stories of professionals using existing skills to move into new but related roles, such as a marketing manager becoming an employee engagement manager.[00:09:00] Leap: Transformational career changes, like a communications director retraining as a speech and language therapist.[00:10:00] Sarah’s Career Journey: Personal examples of shifts, pivots, and leaps in Sarah’s career, from HR to career coaching.[00:11:00] Emotional vs. Practical Aspects of Change: The importance of mindset, confidence, and motivation in making a successful career transition.[00:12:00] Final Thoughts: Encouragement to take action, explore free resources, and connect with Sarah for guidance on career changes.Useful LinksWatch this episode on LinkedIn LiveSign up for Weekly Career InspirationLearn about Leadership & Advancement Coaching ProgrammesBook a Free 121 Clarity CallJoin The Love What You Do Facebook GroupConnect with Sarah on LinkedInRate & Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of Unstuck & Unstoppable helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Sarah know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected]