Making a career pivot can feel overwhelming—what if you don’t have the right skills, experience, or connections? And how do you make a change without losing all the momentum you’ve worked so hard to build?

In Episode 78, I’m breaking down how to navigate a career pivot with clarity and confidence. From planning your next move to leveraging your network and refining your story, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you take your next step without losing traction.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to create a pivot plan that builds on your existing skills and experience.
• Why confidence and storytelling are essential to connecting the dots for future employers.
• Tips for building and leveraging relationships to support your pivot.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Pivot & Promotion Podcast
02:00 Why Career Pivots Feel Overwhelming
06:00 How to Prepare for Your Pivot: Creating a Plan
12:00 Translating Your Skills and Refining Your Story
18:00 Leveraging Your Network for Support
22:00 Real Client Stories: Successful Career Pivots

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In this episode of the Coaching Q&A Series, I’m tackling a question that many people wonder about: “What if coaching doesn’t work for me?”

Here’s the thing—coaching is about partnership, action, and progress. But to make it work, you need clear goals, realistic metrics for success, and a commitment to showing up for yourself.

I’ll share how to set yourself up for success in coaching, track meaningful progress, and maximize the experience to create real results. If you’ve ever felt unsure about whether coaching is worth it, this episode will give you clarity and direction.

Key Takeaways: Redefining Success: Why coaching success isn’t always about achieving one big goal—it’s about the progress and transformations along the way.

Maximizing the Experience: How communication, clarity, and advocacy make coaching more impactful.

Tracking Metrics: Setting clear and realistic measures of progress to see the value coaching adds to your life and career.

Facing Discomfort: Why growth requires stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing challenges.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Coaching Q&A Series
01:00 What If Coaching Doesn’t Work for Me?
03:00 Setting Realistic Metrics for Success
06:00 Maximizing Your Coaching Experience Through Advocacy and Clarity
08:00 Why Communication Is Key in Coaching
11:00 Tracking Progress: How to Measure Success Beyond the Big Goals
14:00 Embracing Discomfort: The Key to Growth and Change
15:00 Final Thoughts and How to Work Together

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Join me in episode 77 as I sit down with Megan Garrett, an associate merchant at the world’s leading retailer, to discuss her inspiring career transformation. Megan shares how she went from feeling stuck and unsure of her next step to developing the confidence, relationships, and leadership skills that helped her thrive in her role.

Key Takeaways:

Chapters

00:00 Intro to Megan and Her Career Journey
06:00 Moving Past Feeling Stuck and Gaining Clarity
12:00 Building Confidence and Soft Skills for Leadership
18:00 The Power of Networking and Mentorship
24:00 Reflections on Coaching and Key Takeaways

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Megan is a passionate associate merchant who thrives on fostering connections and driving results in the retail industry. Learn more about Megan and connect with her here.

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In this episode of the Coaching Q&A Series, I’m clearing up a common misconception: “Is coaching only for people who are struggling?”

Here’s the truth: coaching isn’t just for tough times—it’s for high achievers who want to sharpen their strategies, uncover blind spots, and lighten the mental load of making big decisions.

From CEOs to emerging leaders, coaching provides a unique space to think clearly, stay aligned with your values, and avoid burnout. If you’ve ever wondered whether coaching is for you, this episode breaks it all down.

Key Takeaways:

• Coaching for High Achievers: Why the most successful leaders and professionals seek coaching.
• The Power of Vulnerability: Creating a safe space to speak freely without losing credibility.
• Preventing Burnout: How coaching helps you share the mental load of decision-making.
• Finding Clarity: Aligning your decisions and goals with what truly matters.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Coaching Q&A Series
01:00 Debunking the Myth: Coaching Is Only for Struggling People
02:00 Why High Achievers Seek Coaching
04:00 The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership
06:00 Avoiding Burnout: Why You Don’t Have to Do It All Alone
08:00 Building a Support Team: Coaching, Therapy, and More
10:00 Final Thoughts and How to Work Together

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In Episode 76, I’m sharing practical strategies to help you stay motivated during a tough job search.

Job searches can feel exhausting. The endless applications, the ghosting, and rejection—it’s enough to wear anyone down. But you don’t have to let the process drain your energy or confidence.

This episode is packed with tools to help you keep moving forward with clarity and momentum.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to set smaller, actionable goals to feel progress every step of the way.
• Protecting your energy and avoiding burnout while balancing the search.
• Reframing rejection as feedback and using it to strengthen your approach.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Pivot & Promotion Podcast
02:00 Why Job Searches Feel Exhausting
06:00 Setting Smaller Goals to Build Momentum
12:00 Protecting Your Energy and Avoiding Burnout
18:00 Reframing Rejection as Feedback, Not Failure
24:00 Building a Support System for Your Job Search

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In this episode of the Coaching Q&A Series, I’m tackling a big question: “What if I’m not ready yet?”

Whether it’s waiting for the “perfect time,” overcoming fear, or battling perfectionism, this episode dives deep into what’s really holding us back when we say we’re not ready. I share personal stories, examples from my clients, and actionable insights to help you move forward—even if everything doesn’t feel perfectly aligned yet.

You’ll learn how to challenge the myth of the perfect time, understand the cost of inaction, and take small, imperfect steps toward your goals.

Key Takeaways:

• The Myth of the Perfect Time: How fear and perfectionism trick us into waiting for the “ideal” moment.
• The Cost of Inaction: Why staying stuck in the same cycle costs more than imperfect progress.
• Small Steps, Big Results: The power of experimenting and taking action, even when it feels scary.
• Overcoming Perfectionism: Strategies to stop catastrophe planning and move forward with confidence.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Coaching Q&A Series
01:00 The Myth of the Perfect Time
03:00 Why Fear and Perfectionism Hold Us Back
05:00 The Cost of Inaction: Staying Stuck vs. Moving Forward
07:00 Small Steps to Create Momentum
09:00 Recognizing Patterns That Keep You Stuck
12:00 Why Personal Growth Isn’t for the Faint of Heart

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In Episode 75, I’m sharing all the details about Year Two of the Pivot & Promotion Community—my signature group coaching program for first and second-generation women of color ready to make bold moves in their careers and leadership.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, unsure of your next step, or ready to make a pivot, this episode will walk you through how this program provides the support, clarity, and tools you need to take charge of your career.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• What the Pivot & Promotion Community is and who it’s for.
• The new features for Year Two, including seasonal check-ins and onboarding calls.
• Real results from Year One members, from promotions to salary increases and more.
• Key dates, pricing, and how to join.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Pivot & Promotion Podcast
01:00 Introducing Year Two of the Pivot & Promotion Community
03:00 Who This Program Is For
06:00 What’s Included in Year Two: Coaching Calls, Slack, and More
10:00 New Features: Onboarding Calls, Seasonal Check-Ins, and Community Building
14:00 Success Stories from Year One Members
18:00 Pricing, Key Dates, and Enrollment Details

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In this Coaching Q&A episode, I’m answering the question: “What if I don’t know what I want yet?”
Many people hesitate to seek coaching because they feel unclear about their goals or next steps. But that’s exactly where coaching can make a difference.

Drawing from my coaching experience, I share how we work together to create clarity, uncover your goals, and map out actionable steps—whether you’re a career pivoter, a leader, or building a business. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure, this episode is here to help you move forward with confidence and a plan.

Key Takeaways:

• The Role of Coaching: How coaching helps you gain clarity through self-discovery, not by dictating solutions.
• Self-Guided Discovery: The process of uncovering your values, strengths, and goals through patterns in your past experiences and feedback.
• Breaking Down Big Goals: Turning vague aspirations into a clear, actionable plan.
• Leadership Clarity: Understanding feedback like “build executive presence” and translating it into tangible actions.
• Real-Life Insights: How coaching has helped clients and me personally gain clarity, create plans, and take action.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Coaching Q&A Series
01:00 What If I Don’t Know What I Want Yet?
02:00 Coaching vs. Consulting: Finding Clarity Without Dictating Solutions
03:00 Self-Guided Discovery: Uncovering Values and Patterns
05:00 Leadership Feedback: Turning “Executive Presence” Into Actionable Goals
06:30 Creating a Clear Path Forward: How Coaching Works
08:00 Real-Life Examples: Career, Leadership, and Business Coaching Outcomes

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