In this episode of Shift Your Day Job, I sit down with creative strategist and storyteller Shaté Hayes, whose career journey is as inspiring as it is transformative. From professional dancer and choreographer to career coach and EdTech leader, Shaté shares her story of embracing risk, strategic planning, and personal growth. We dive into her career transitions—from performing on stages to helping others craft meaningful careers—and explore the challenges of stepping away from societal expectations to pursue a path aligned with her values.

Shaté reflects on her shifts from adjunct professor to career coach and the impact of strategic storytelling on career advancement. We discuss the power of knowing your story and tailoring it to fit your audience, whether it's in a job interview or networking. Throughout our conversation, Shaté emphasizes the importance of self-growth, confidence, and breaking free from limiting beliefs.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re navigating a career change or simply looking for inspiration to take bold steps toward your professional goals. Shaté's insights into strategic planning, storytelling, and self-love will leave you ready to craft your own career success story. Tune in and learn how to make the leap from dissatisfaction to fulfillment in your work life.

Connect with Shaté

Website: www.careersteward.co

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sedwards1908

Company LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/careersteward

FREE Resource: lightmycareermatch.com

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Connect with Brittany

Website: https://brittanycates.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftyourdayjob/

Email: shiftyourdayjob@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyncates/

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Books Mentioned on this episode:

Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall: https://a.co/d/3kIJNMy

You Turn by Ashley Stahl: https://a.co/d/0GCc6HF

Believe Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels: https://a.co/d/iUCCIvd

Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny: https://a.co/d/9rySaAN