The Next Chapter Advantage: Making a Mid-Career Shift Without Starting Over

Are you a female founder in tech facing the dilemma of whether to make a mid-career shift but unsure where to start? Do you feel stuck or uncertain about your next steps in the fast-paced tech industry?  Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Laurie Swanson, career coach and founder of InspiHER Tech, to explore strategies for navigating mid-career transitions in tech and leveraging your experience to thrive in the digital market. Discover how to recognize the signs that you're ready for a change, avoid common pitfalls, and position your wisdom as a valuable asset in tech's competitive landscape. Listeners will learn valuable insights on recognizing the right time for a mid-career shift, overcoming ageism in tech, and positioning their experience as an asset rather than a hindrance. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Laurie Swanson's career journey has taken her from software engineer to technology recruiter, software sales professional, CEO of a successful tech recruiting firm, and ultimately founder of InspiHER Tech and Career Alchemy Academy, a career coaching and community for women connected to tech. Laurie inspires differently ambitious women in tech to unlock clarity and confidence by using a variety of practical career tools paired with creativity, mindset practices, and Spiritual Intelligence. Laurie brings a fresh, unconventional perspective, guiding her clients to uncover insights, explore new possibilities, and take differently ambitious action in their careers. She has supported thousands of people through career pivots, confidence-building, and leadership growth by tapping into the practical and the magical through logic, curiosity, imagination, and inner wisdom. Laurie can be reached at [email protected] or visit her website at www.inspiHERtech.com. Connect with Laurie Here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Laurie1226 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieswansoncareercoach/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspihertech Opt-in URL - https://inspihertech.com/career-blog/ Schedule a call with Laurie: https://calendly.com/inspihertech/discovery-session-45 What Stage of a Career Change are you in? Take this quiz to find out: https://inspihertech.com/career-quiz/ Sign up for InspiHERations in Your Inbox newsletter: https://inspihertech.com/career-blog/ Watch Laurie's Video on Why People Really Hate Their Jobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5e9hq_B6xU --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/