Lucy Todd

Lucy Todd is a Seattle-based career change coach for corporate millennials. A former manager and executive at a leading visual communication agency, Lucy left the corporate world in 2021 in search of fulfillment — and found it coaching others to discover their own fulfilling careers. After earning her Certified Professional Coach (CPC) credential, she launched Lucy Todd Coaching in 2023. She's a member of the International Coaching Federation, a CCWomen Coach, and a frequent podcast guest, appearing on Transferable Skills, Lucky Girls Don't Quit, Without a Doubt The Podcast, and many more. Lucy writes about career pivots, from deciding what career is right for you to building a realistic plan for your career transition. She shares practical insights, research, and educational content for burnt-out corporate millennials seeking the clarity and courage to change careers. When she's not coaching, Lucy loves running, vacationing almost exclusively at the beach (because, why go anywhere else?), and snuggling with her rescue pup, Angus.

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I Don’t Want a Career — Is That OK?

Common Challenges, Disinterest / By Lucy Todd

If you don’t want a career, are you screwed? What should you do?

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Tackle a “Feeling Lost” Career Phase with These Smart Strategies

Career Indecision, Common Challenges, Prompts and Exercises / By Lucy Todd

Tips and strategies to gain clarity on the path to a fulfilling career change.

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No Careers Interest Me: What Should I Do Now?

Common Challenges, Disinterest, Prompts and Exercises, Purpose, Passion, and Fulfillment / By Lucy Todd

This isn’t about chasing some “perfect” job or someone else’s definition of success. It’s self-discovery.

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Constant Job Stress? How to Care Less About Work and More About You

Common Challenges, Stress / By Lucy Todd

Most of us prefer spending evenings and weekends enjoying ourselves — not worrying about their next workday.

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Find Your Purpose and Passion With 5 Unexpected Questions

Prompts and Exercises, Purpose, Passion, and Fulfillment / By Lucy Todd

People say that your purpose in life will reveal itself to you, but is that true?

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Career Change at 35: Is It Too Late?

Age, Career Indecision / By Lucy Todd

Spoiler: No. Just get ready to meet your favorite version of yourself.

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Want A Career Change In Your 30s? What You Need To Know

Age, Prompts and Exercises, Research and Stats / By Lucy Todd

The best career to get in your 30s? You might not like the answer…

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Career Discovery Coaching vs. Career Counseling: The Clear Answer For You

Common Challenges, Educational / By Lucy Todd

What’s the difference between a career coach and a career counselor? Exploration vs. advice.

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4 Powerful Ways To Prepare For Career Transitions

Career Transition Prep, Common Challenges, Prompts and Exercises / By Lucy Todd

Since you can’t skip to the end, how do you prepare to start your career transition?

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Why Career Change Procrastination Is Normal — And How To Find Its Cause

Career Transition Prep, Common Challenges, Prompts and Exercises / By Lucy Todd

Procrastination is common but frustrating. Explore what’s causing you to procrastinate on your career change.

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