Career Transitions

"Women were given a unique and special gift called intuition. It’s that little voice in our heads, and those butterflies in our stomach that tell us when it’s time to move in a particular direction." — Joi Gordon

Whitney Johnson ON Career Transitions

Co-founder, Rose Park Advisors

Q: I believe obstacles create opportunities. What was the hardest career transition in your life and how did you grow from it?

A: Leaving Wall Street in 2005 was the hardest transition but I didn’t realize how hard it was immediately. Initially, there was the adrenaline rush of having left my job; I was no longer working 80+ hours, my life was my own. But once it wore off, I realized there were all sorts of perks I had taken for granted, like ... READ MORE »

Whitney Johnson ON Career Transitions

Co-founder, Rose Park Advisors

Q: Many people become discontent with their current career yet are too afraid or reluctant to make a change. What’s your best advice for women in this situation?

A: In order to jump to a new learning curve, there is a push and a pull. If you are discontent, that is the push. It’s important now to find the pull – the things that will allow you to overcome the loss of security/status. The security piece can be as simple (and as hard as) having one year’s worth of ... READ MORE »

Caroline Ghosn ON Career Transitions

Co-founder & CEO, Levo League

Q: Many people become discontent with their current career yet are too afraid or reluctant to make a change. What’s your best advice for women in this situation?

A: This is your life, and it's yours for one run. You are uniquely positioned to become the person you've always known you can be. Follow your gut - we need to learn to ignore the opinions of others sometimes. I completely changed my career trajectory to start Levo League, and it was the biggest leap of faith I have ever experienced. ... READ MORE »

Melissa Meyers ON Career Transitions

President, Melissa Meyers

Q: Many people become discontent with their current career yet are too afraid or reluctant to make a change. What’s your best advice for women in this situation?

A: You owe it to yourself to make a change if you’re not happy with your career. Change is always difficult, but can be quite rewarding. Take baby steps first and try something else out part time. Speak to as many people as you can about a field you are curious about or have a passion for and pick their brain. ... READ MORE »

Jacquelyn Zehner ON Career Transitions

CEO, Women Moving Millions

Q: I believe obstacles create opportunities. What was the hardest career transition in your life and how did you grow from it?

A: It was very hard for me to leave Goldman Sachs where I was a partner and managing director. I was a very senior person, had an incredible amount of responsibility and actually a very cool job. That said, I had two little kids, a husband, who after being at home for two years with the kids while I was working, ... READ MORE »

Jacquelyn Zehner ON Career Transitions

CEO, Women Moving Millions

Q: Many people become discontent with their current career yet are too afraid or reluctant to make a change. What’s your best advice for women in this situation?

A: You have to ask yourself, "Why are you reluctant to change? What is it that is scary? What are you afraid of most?" And be brutally honest with yourself. Then ask yourself, “Do I believe in my talents and abilities?” If so then go for it! READ MORE »