Episode 62: How to Approach Your Career Transition

by | Jul 1, 2025

Starting a career transition can feel overwhelming. You’re not sure where to start or what to say when reaching out to people. When you’re not sure where to focus and spend time, it’s easy to lose momentum and motivation.

Having a structured way to think about career transition can help. Understanding the pieces to put attention to, and deciding which ones you want to start with, can help you move forward more easily and with a mindset of curiosity and optimism.

In this episode, Leadership Coach Deb Elbaum shares the “chess pieces” approach to career transition so that you can take your next steps more confidently and easily. If you’re ready to think through the important pieces as you look for your next role, press the play button now.

Download full transcript here

Check out these other job seeking and career transition resources:

How to Make Networking Work for You podcast

How to Create the Best (and Easiest) Elevator Pitch podcast

Career Transition worksheets (scroll down under Freebies)

Executive and Leadership Coach Deb Elbaum

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