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I Quit? The Career Discovery Newsletter

I'm a former agency exec who left burnout and anxiety behind in 2021 to become a certified coach. I know there's a lot at stake ... but I'm here to support as you conquer indecision, discover a more fulfilling career path, and craft an exit plan β€”not "someday," but ASAP. At first, you'll hear from me a few times a week β€” then, every other Thursday.

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Hey Reader, Ever found yourself staring out the office window, wondering, "How the hell do I get out of this career?" I know exactly how that feels β€” and what I'm sharing today can help. I was recently featured on the podcast Transferable Skills, where we dive deep into career pivots and how to truly understand what you want from your work life. Why listen? Well, if you’re contemplating a career change, this episode might just be the nudge you need. We talk about: 🚨 When you're burnt out β€”...

Hey Reader, If you're thinking about changing careers, there's a lot to consider. And sometimes, that's enough to keep us stuck! Maybe we don't really know if we need a different career or just a new job. Or we might come up empty when trying to decide what our next role should be. It could be the financial planning aspect, or the idea of going back to school. Whatever's keeping you stuck, my latest blog post will help you figure it out β€” and finally shift from "IDK" to taking action! You'll...

Hey Reader, At the start of 2021, if you asked me why I was still at my corporate job, you would have gotten one of these answers: "I'm a team lead β€” it's a great job!" "It pays pretty well." "I mean, what else would I do?" Now, I can tell you that the last one β€” what else would I do? β€” was the real reason I was still there. I had exactly ZERO idea what I would rather be doing. As long as I could pay the bills and take a few vacations, I figured I should stick with it. Even though I was...

Hey Reader, "Job" and "career" may technically be synonyms, but they aren't the same thing. Admittedly, as an English major, I'm picky about this... but whatever your major was, you can probably agree that there's a difference between a job and a career. Like, it's ok to say something is "just a job" when you're not into it. You probably wouldn't say it's "just a career" (except maybe sarcastically) β€” right? For more on the nuance, check out my latest blog post, Job and career: What's the...

Hey Reader, "I want a new career β€” but what happens if I regret leaving?" If that question has been holding you back from a career change, you're not alone β€” and my latest blog post can help! You'll learn: βœ… What surveyed millennials actually regret about career changes βœ… What your fear of career-change regret really means βœ… 3 key things to consider if you're worried changing careers could be a mistake Plus, I share 6 important questions to tackle your career-change fears! will i regret my...

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Hey Reader, Are you looking at the economy and thinking, "WTF kind of careers aren't in danger right now?" My latest blog post, best careers to change to in 2025, covers ~thirty-six~ of the fastest-growing careers in 2025! For each role, you'll see: πŸ“ˆ Projected growth rate through 2033 βž• Projected number of positions added through 2033 πŸ’° Median salary πŸŽ“ Education and licensure requirements Plus, I answer some of the most-asked questions about changing careers, AND share the absolute best way...

Hey Reader, Want a new career, but have no idea where to start? You're not alone! When you've been on one career path for years β€” or your whole working life β€” figuring out your next step can be seriously daunting. I mean, do you just... πŸ€” Google it? 🀨 Take a career quiz? 🧐 Ask your parents what they think you'd be good at? 🍷 Get overwhelmed and cry into a glass (or bottle) of wine? I did all of these things, and I can tell ya β€” there's a better way. So check out my latest post, "I want to...

Hi Reader, Have you ever thought you hated something, only to realize it was all in the details? In corporate, I thought I hated client calls. They were high-pressure, everything was needed "yesterday! Haha, but seriously, ASAP," and we all said we were "excited" about things that no one was actually excited about. Excited to get started! Excited to share this with the world! Yeah, right. So... why did I become a coach, where my literal offer is, in essence, a client call? Especially as an...

Happy MID-AUGUST SOMEHOW, Sorry, that realization hit me in the middle of writing the greeting, and I figured maybe you also needed to realize how quickly summer is melting away from us... so that you can: A) panic β€” my top choice 😭 or B) rejoice because you're a fall/Halloween person πŸ‚ (jealous of you, TBH) A couple of weeks ago, I recorded my 3rd podcast appearance (!!!) β€” you'll be in the know when it's live! And the host asked, "Has your definition of success changed since leaving...

Hi Reader, I recently learned that Google Forms defaults to excluding anyone "outside your organization" from participating in your surveys. As an organization of 1 person, this just flat-out didn't occur to me. And the settings for Google Forms are formatted completely differently from every other Google product... so I didn't even know where to look. It only took 5 months for someone to tell me 😭 Well, lesson learned. As a solopreneur, I've been able to embrace mistakes in a way I never...