The Career Pivot

career coaching blog with research, tips, and actionable strategies for your career change journey

Feeling stuck in your current job and curious about a career move? At first, it can feel daunting — but the right resources make all the difference.

Check out our career coaching blog for tons of free value from Certified Professional Coach Lucy Todd. You’ll get expert advice on common career-change challenges, client stories, and clear direction with next steps to start your new career journey. Once you learn to create your own definition of success, you’ll finally have hope for a better future. So read on to discover the motivation, skills, and confidence to improve your life and create a more fulfilling career!

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How Not to Work: 9 Practical Ways to Stop Working a Full-Time Job

In order to quit your job, you need a plan. Here are 9 ideas to prepare for your next move.
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18 Good Reasons for Leaving a Job and How to Communicate Them

Learn exactly how to frame your reason for leaving a job — to yourself, your current boss, and interviewers.
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I Don’t Want to Work! 11 Reasons Why & What to Do About It

Until you know exactly why you don't want to work, you won't be able to fix it.
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My Work Is Killing Me! Common Signs of Scary Work Stress + 7 Practical Solutions

Long hours and chronic stress can exacerbate or even create mental health issues. Here's how work stress could be killing you — and what to do about it.
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Should I Apply for a Job I Don’t Want? How to Decide

Good reasons, bad reasons, and how to decide what you should do.
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I Have No Passion for Any Career: 7 Tips for a Breakthrough

How to find passion in your work, even when you aren't sure what that looks like.
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What is a Career Transition Coach? Your Complete Guide

Whether you're not sure about your ideal career or paralyzed by the fear of change, a career transition coach can help!
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What career is right for me? 3 surprising truths to figure it out

You might not be ready to hear these, but they could change everything!
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Confront the Fear of Change: 12 Effective Strategies for Growth

What does fear of change really mean, and how can you move past it? Read on to learn more.
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How to Quit From a Job the Right Way: Key Steps + Best Practices

Get the do's and don'ts to leave your job without regrets.
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How to Know: What Is Your Passion? Find Out Here

The first step to a career you love could be finding your passion. But how exactly can you do that?
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Want a change of careers? 10 steps to clarity

Sometimes, just figuring out what you want is the hard part. Here's how to get started!
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Leaving work behind: Practical tips and FAQs to leave work at work

Do you need to leave work behind at the end of the workday... or leave this entire JOB behind?
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Coaching vs. mentoring: what’s the difference? complete comparison guide

Self-exploration vs. advice, structure vs. freeform, partner vs. authority figure — there are more differences than you might think!
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What is a perfect job for me? 10 steps to find out here!

There's no magic answer for this... but there IS a helpful formula to discover it for yourself!
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What to consider when changing careers: Strategies to start now

Is it time for a career change? How will I know what career is right for me? Learn the signs and get realistic strategies to start your career change!
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I Want a New Career But Don’t Know What: 6 steps to Figure It Out!

Get the 6 key steps to discovering a career you actually want.
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Job and Career: What’s the Difference, Anyway?

The true definitions of these words are pretty telling...
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Will I Regret My Career Change? How to Know and What to Do About It

What fear of regret means and how to fight back!
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