Career Transitions

"The importance of being clear about your life vision and staying true to it…sometimes means jumping off the path you were on when circumstances change." — Iris Chen

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 »

Osi Mizrahi ON Career Transitions

Director, Serve the flow

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: My advice for woman afraid of change? Well, change is scary -- that is why no one does it. People would almost rather die than change. So expect to feel afraid when you are in the midst of change, and be sure to find the right people to help illuminate your new path. You don't need a whole army of ... READ MORE »

Shauna Mei ON Career Transitions

Founder & CEO, AHAlife

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 let go of inner fears. Insecurity is the most self-deprecating thing; it can entirely take over and prevent you from reaching your full potential. That being said, you must also put in the work in order to have the confidence necessary to take any kind of risk in life. Once you’ve done your research, surround yourself with ... READ MORE »

Rachel Goldstein ON Career Transitions

President, Agent of Change

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: The only way you will be happy inside and out is if you find your true calling. I studied the Hoffman Process, which underscores this concept, and I find Tony Robbins and Kabbalah also use this idea of simple open thinking. You need to find your strengths, make a plan, and live out your dream. Success will follow! READ MORE »

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 »

Saran Kaba Jones ON Career Transitions

Executive Director, FACE Africa

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: I would say dig deep and find the courage to make that change. Don't do business as usual, because that's a sure fire way of becoming unhappy, irrelevant and passed by. The world is constantly changing and moving forward with or without us. So decide if you want to be part of the past or a part of the future, ... READ MORE »