Navigating Career Transitions While Keeping Joy at the Forefront

Work, work, work, work, work! It’s the first thing people ask  about when we meet them to describe ourselves - - but does it need to be the biggest part of our identity? In today's show, Emily talks about what that might mean for us if we decide to make shifts or transitions in our careers! Maybe you're like her, and you think of yourself as multi passionate... seeking diversity in the work that you do! Maybe you've made transitions in your work to accommodate other circumstances in your life! Listen in as we welcome Mady Smith to the mic (an expert in career and academic advising) to have a chat about the shifts we may see in our career trajectories, the reasons behind those transitions, and what we can do to keep joy in the forefront of our work lives! Be sure to share this episode with a friend who could benefit!Time Stamps:0:54 - Intro 2:47 - Introducing Mady Smith7:17 - The shifts Mady's career has taken and how it led her to birth her comapny11:08 - How Mady overcame her hesitations to shift careers as a young Mom14:50 - Why are we so hesitant to make a career shift?18:00 - The average amount of career paths in this day and age 20:30 - The idea of being multi passionate - Emily's career transitions based off of desires and circumstances 24:30 - All of your skills and interests don't need to be part of one career32:00 - Shifting career identities once we become parents & tips from Mady for anyone who may be wondering where to start with a career transition38:52 - Services that Mady offers through her business Future in Focus41:18 - Recap and Emily's fave parts of the discussion43:02 - Disclaimer How to Connect with Mady Smith:Click here to access her website Find her on IG @futureinfocusccConnect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.