Ep. 20: Tackling the Challenges of a Career Change with Whitney Kinne
Release Date: 05/10/2021
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info_outlineChanging career paths can be scary. Your coworkers, friends, and even family members might have strong opinions about your career change choice, leaving you to feel even more doubtful. But getting unstuck is the crucial first step. You might not recognize it, but if you reflect on your current career and personal life, are you where you want to be? Or are you simply going through the motions?
In this podcast episode, I chat with Whitney Kinne - a career and leadership coach whose motto is to “empower professionals to live life differently and get unstuck.” Whitney packs in so much wisdom around transitioning career paths, wearing all the hats as a business owner and mom, and bringing in your spouse as a trusted “board of directors” while also laying out some boundaries.
After you listen to this episode, be sure to download the freebie - a reflection guide developed by Whitney to help you process where you are and where you want to be.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Whitney’s own story on her career path change (1:11)
- Knowing when to make a career change (9:17)
- Advice for stepping away from a job others think you should be doing (13:38)
- Working alongside your spouse as an entrepreneur duo (23:45)
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