How Kadine Went From 19 Years in Corporate to Purpose-Driven Coaching

Download the free Impact-Driven Job Guide to find roles aligned with your values and skills → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-GuideIn this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White sits down with Kadine Cooper, who left a 19-year career in HR and talent management to build a fulfilling coaching business rooted in purpose, service, and personal alignment.Kadine shares what pushed her to walk away from the traditional corporate path in 2019 and how career tools like the Sparketype® assessment helped her reconnect with what truly energizes her. As a Nurturer and Maker, she realized she was thriving when supporting others and creating solutions, but drained by roles that lacked emotional depth or impact.They unpack what it really means to lead with authenticity, how to build a service-driven career, and what holds many high-performing women back from pursuing the career change they secretly want.If you’re navigating a midlife career pivot, considering life after corporate, or craving more meaningful work, this episode will give you real tools, inspiration, and clarity to help you move forward.🎯 You’ll Learn:How to make a bold career transition without starting overThe difference between success and actual career fulfillmentHow Sparketype helps avoid burnout and align with your core strengthsThe mindset needed to shift from stability to purpose-driven riskWhy more women are leaving corporate to build coaching businessesHow to create a career that reflects your personal values and energyThe power of authentic leadership in and outside of traditional workspaces📍 Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Career Clarity Unlocked 00:25 Professional Journey Overview 01:12 Discovering the Sparketype 01:43 Embracing the Nurturer Role 03:37 The Career transition to Coaching 04:25 Aligning Career with Values 06:09 Career Challenges and Realizations 10:10 Empowerment and Self-Leadership 13:44 Overcoming Self-Doubt 14:03 Boundaries and Communication 14:37 Sparketype and Anti-Sparketype 15:08 The Maker: Managing Energy Drains 16:25 Service-Driven vs. Process-Driven Work 17:59 Navigating HR and Purpose 21:15 Career Advice: Taking a Chance on Yourself 23:23 Empowering Women: The Next Chapter 26:06 Conclusion and Where to Find MoreReady to stop settling and start designing a career aligned with your mission and strengths? Book your free career clarity consultation now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultationConnect with Career Coach Theresa WhiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokConnect with Kadine Cooper Instagram Linkedin#CareerChange #CareerPivot #CareerClarity #CareerSuccess #CareerCoaching #WomenInLeadership #CoachingBusiness #LifeAfterCorporate #Sparketype #AuthenticLeadership #PurposeDrivenCareer #MidlifeCareerChange #CareerFulfillment #ServiceDrivenWork #LeavingCorporate