229: The Job You’re Praying For Does EXIST! | Joan's Story of Starting Over at 62

29/07/2025 36 min

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What if the perfect job for your next season actually exists, and you’re not too late to find it?In this episode of Answer the Call, Joan shares her inspiring story of leaving a 19-year career as a pediatric nurse practitioner to pursue a dream job that felt too good to be true – remote, flexible, and mission-driven! At 62 years old, Joan overcame job search overwhelm, fear of age discrimination, and the lie that “it’s too late” by trusting God and working the right strategy.We discuss:How Joan used faith + strategy to find clarity and confidenceWhat it’s like to job hunt after 15+ years off the marketThe power of informational interviews (and one that led directly to her offer!)How mindset work and godly coaching opened new doorsIf you’re a Christian job seeker navigating a career pivot, or feeling stuck and wondering if meaningful work is still possible for you – this episode will give you so much hope (and practical next steps).Cheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/⌚️TIME STAMPS01:14 – Joan’s Reasons for Pivoting Careers04:27 – Job Hunting After 15+ Years: Total Overwhelm06:23 – The Truth About Transferable Skills10:31 – “Everything Is Figureoutable” – Even at 62!13:14 – The Power of Informational Interviews17:30 – Why LinkedIn Scrolling Wasn’t Cutting It22:35 – How Joan Overcame Fear and Rejection27:48 – Proof You’re Not Too Old to Pivot30:47 – Advice to Job Seekers Feeling Stuck31:51 – Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

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