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Career Transitions

"I had the chance to learn how to buck their expectations and live my life on my terms. There’s nothing more powerful than that." — Alexis Sclamberg

Melissa Meyers

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 »

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Holly Gordon ON Career Transitions

Executive Director, 10x10

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: Be brave, be bold and try. Failure is better than inaction. In action, you’ll learn more than you will if you stay in an unhappy place. As Kelly Clarkson says, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” READ MORE »

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Susan McPherson ON Career Transitions

Senior Vice President and Director of Global Marketing, Fenton

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: Trust me, I know the feeling! After many great years at PR Newswire, I hit a professional wall. It felt like there was no more opportunity to grow, no one new to meet, and no exciting projects on the horizon. I knew I was ready to move on, but I felt trapped. Eventually, I was able to harness a sense ... READ MORE »

Osi Mizrahi

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 »

Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi

Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi ON Career Transitions

Co-Founder , Physique 57

Q: I don’t feel like this topic is talked about enough in business news. Professionals get laid off, fired, resign or change careers all the time–which can obviously be a difficult transition at first. What was the hardest career transition in your life and how did you grow from it?

A: I suppose the hardest career transition was founding Physique 57 and becoming the CEO. I have grown in this position every single day for the last 6 years! I learned that to evolve you must aim high, be humble, communicate with an open mind, and challenge yourself every day. READ MORE »

Rachel P. Goldstein

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 »

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