Listen "Why Is Changing Careers So Scary: What to Do to Overcome Your Fears (Ep 160)"
Episode Synopsis
Want to know what it takes to make a successful career transition? My guest May Samali and I will show you how to do it right. We cover everything from changing professions, going back to study, and becoming an entrepreneur.Career changes can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to ensure that your new path will be successful. For this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I interviewed May Samali, a leadership coach who has had many career changes and is keen to share how she's managed to land on her feet. Together, May and I will advise you on how to prepare yourself for your career transition and choose the best career path for you.Read the full Blog on the Website31 Days of Action for Job SeekersFind Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career GrowJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and coursesTimestamps to guide your listening:04:06 - May Samali's career story05:09 - May Samali's passion for human rights06:31 - Moving from corporate to entrepreneur10:25 - May Samali's mindset and strengths12:06 - How May Samali maximizes impact14:45 - Following questions18:43 - May Samali's regrets22:15 - Failure and success24:10 - Stepping into restructuring25:32 - Psychological safety26:26 - Listen and learn27:42 - Know who you are at your core30:21 - Why are human skills important?38:18 - Why career transitions are so scary?50:10 - May Samali's ideal clients53:17 - May Samali's love for her workAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter
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