How to Make a Career Pivot Without Losing Yourself

Career pivots can look exciting from the outside.A new job. A new business. A fresh start.But behind the announcement is often fear, uncertainty, financial pressure and the uncomfortable question: Who am I without my old title?In this episode of Loud & Lifted, Betsy talks with Trish Barber, author of Why Women Pivot, about what it really takes to make a career change—whether the pivot is your choice or one you never saw coming.They discuss how to know when it is time for a change, how to identify the work that energizes you, how to rebuild your identity beyond a company or job title and how to talk confidently about your next chapter.Trish also shares why every woman needs a personal advisory board made up of people who will challenge her, encourage her and help her navigate what comes next.In this episode:• How to know when a difficult season has become a sign that it is time to leave• Why career pivots are rarely clear or linear• How to identify your strengths and transferable skills • How to own your pivot story without sounding wounded or apologetic• Why networking and asking for help matter • How to build a personal advisory board • Why women need to actively support other women through career transitionsWhether you are thinking about leaving your job, recovering from a layoff, changing industries or starting your own business, this conversation is a reminder that you do not need every answer before taking the next step.Chapters00:00 Why women pivot05:00 When change is forced 06:30 What energizes you vs. drains you 09:00 Building a personal brand after a pivot 12:00 Separating your identity from your title 18:00 The emotional reality of starting over 25:30 Why you need a personal advisory board 30:30 Women supporting women through changeLinksTrish BarberPurchase Why Women Pivot