Episode 26

Make a Bold Career Pivot Without Starting Over

Making a bold career pivot can feel like stepping into the unknown—but it doesn’t have to! This bonus episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, part of the 12 Days of Career Goals series, is here to help you navigate the shift with clarity, confidence, and strategy.

Theresa White, a career clarity expert and five-time certified career coach, is joined by two powerhouse coaches to break it all down.


  • Eliana Goldstein, founder of Eliana Goldstein Coaching, shares her proven strategies to identify your transferable skills and craft a career story that makes employers take notice. With features in CBS, CNBC, and The Wall Street Journal, she’s a master at helping ambitious professionals land well-paid and fulfilling roles.


  • Erica Rivera, the driving force behind The Career Takeover, brings her expertise in leadership development and career transitions. Known for helping clients break free from toxic workplaces, Erica reveals how to own your story, rebuild confidence, and claim the career you deserve.

Here’s what you’ll gain from this episode:



  • How to uncover your transferable skills and actually use them


  • The step-by-step roadmap to make a pivot without starting from scratch


  • Tips for building confidence when you’re stepping into the unknown


  • Insights into income concerns and why a pivot doesn’t mean a pay cut


  • Practical advice on networking, creating a supportive community, and leveraging relationships to make bold moves

This episode is packed with actionable advice, inspiring stories, and a whole lot of empowerment to help you take control of your career trajectory. If you’ve been dreaming of switching industries or landing a role that excites you, this is the one to tune into!


Episode Breakdown

00:00 Welcome to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:53 How to pivot without losing everything you’ve built

01:39 Meet the Experts: Eliana Goldstein and Erica Rivera

03:08 Erica’s career pivot from restaurants to tech: The highs and hurdles

04:56 Identifying transferable skills you love using

08:24 Building a career narrative that stands out

14:09 The top 3 steps to start your pivot in 2025

19:17 Building confidence for major career transitions

25:53 Why your support system matters more than ever

30:54 Mindset shifts for navigating uncertainty

34:15 What NOT to do when pivoting in a challenging job market

37:23 Q&A: Networking and income considerations

53:46 Connect with the experts (and where to find more of their brilliance)

55:58 Wrapping it up with inspiration to take that leap

👉 Ready for career clarity in record time? Request a free consultation with Theresa at www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation.


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Career Guidance, Job Search Strategy, and Career Change Advice

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Theresa White

Career Clarity Expert, 5x certified career coach, and the only coach who guarantees you career clarity in just 30 days.
Known for my empathetic yet practical approach, I deliver immediate clarity to career goals. Clients consistently call my sessions “epiphanies” and an “answer to questions they’d been asking for years.”