Want to know what it takes to make a successful career transition? My guest May Samali and I will show you how to do it right. We cover everything from changing professions, going back to study, and becoming an entrepreneur.
Career changes can be challenging, but there are many things you can do to ensure that your new path will be successful. For this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I interviewed May Samali, a leadership coach who has had many career changes and is keen to share how she's managed to land on her feet. Together, May and I will advise you on how to prepare yourself for your career transition and choose the best career path for you.
You can also read the blog with my reflections from my conversation with May and the three key lessons I learned from her: https://www.renatabernarde.com/blog/160-why-changing-careers-scary.
 
Timestamps:
04:06 - May Samali's career story
05:09 - May Samali's passion for human rights
06:31 - Moving from corporate to entrepreneur
10:25 - May Samali's mindset and strengths
12:06 - How May Samali maximizes impact
14:45 - Following questions
18:43 - May Samali's regrets
22:15 - Failure and success
24:10 - Stepping into restructuring
25:32 - Psychological safety
26:26 - Listen and learn
27:42 - Know who you are at your core
30:21 - Why are human skills important?
38:18 - Why career transitions are so scary?
50:10 - May Samali's ideal clients
53:17 - May Samali's love for her work
 
Other ways to enjoy this podcast:
Read the full blog on the podcast website. 
Click here to open the transcript of this episode.

 
About your host:
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 
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Host: Renata Bernarde
Editing: Camille Cariño
Music: Scott Holmes
Contact us: rb@renatabernarde.com
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