Career Transition 101: Strategy, Mindset, and What to Do First

About this episode

This episode features career transition expert Cara Bedick discussing strategies and mindsets for successful career changes.

Thinking about a career change—but not sure where to start? In this episode, career transition expert Cara Bedick breaks down what it really takes to make a successful move—from navigating fear and identity shifts to translating your skills and building a strategy that actually works. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn: How to tell if you need a full career pivot—or just a new role, team, or environment The biggest emotional blocks (like fear and self-doubt) that keep people stuck—and how to move through them Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Career Transition Course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-career-transition-road-map/ Guest Resources: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Next-Big-Career-Move/dp/B0FH3WNDKP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carabedick/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-bedick/   Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report…

People in this episode

Host: Career Contessa

Guest: Cara Bedick

Topics covered

• career transition
• strategy
• mindset
• emotional blocks
• skill translation

Keywords

• career change
• fear
• self-doubt
• identity shifts
• career pivot

Sponsors

BiOptimizers, Shopify

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Your Next Big Career Move

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