The Confident Switch: How to Change Careers and Still Love Your Life

Are you stuck in a job that lacks fulfillment? Do you want to change careers but think it's too late? Have you wondered if it's possible to earn an income doing what you truly love? If so, it's time to make The Confident Switch! The career advice you received five, ten, or twenty years ago is outdated. Host Shimeka Williams shares how she was able to overcome her fears and change careers without going back to college. The Confident Switch will help you clarify your career goals, develop confidence and launch you into a new future where you live a life you love!

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In the series finale, I cover the importance of community in your career journey. I talk about how finding a supportive group of people can help you navigate your way through tough times and make your career journey more enjoyable. I also provide some tips on how to find or create a community that will work for you. So if you're feeling lost or alone on your career journey, watch this video for some inspiration and practical advice.

01-02
10:24

The Leftovers

If you're considering a career change, you probably have many questions. In this episode, I discuss some of the most common questions asked by career changers. Find out what you need to know before making a switch.

12-26
12:41

Top Questions from Career Changers

If you're considering a career change, you probably have many questions. In this episode, I discuss some of the most common questions asked by career changers. Find out what you need to know before making a switch.

12-19
08:01

The Pivot Process: Power

In this episode, we discuss doing the inner work - which is what power is all about. This section of the book talks about how to identify and release the blocks that are holding you back and how to connect with your authentic self. This section is packed with tools and techniques that you can use to create lasting change in your life.

12-12
12:52

The Pivot Process: Preparation

If you're looking to change careers, this video is for you. Learn how to prepare for a successful career transition. This informative video will help you understand what you need to do to ensure you're on the right track.

12-05
06:39

The Pivot Process: Passion

In this episode, I discuss identifying the purpose of your career change. I share how to find clarity on what you want in your next role, and how to articulate that to potential employers. This is an essential first step in making a successful career transition.

11-28
13:50

The Pivot Process: Purpose

In this episode, I discuss identifying the purpose of your career change. I share how to find clarity on what you want in your next role, and how to articulate that to potential employers. This is an essential first step in making a successful career transition.

11-21
06:51

Before changing careers, change this...

In this episode, I discuss the importance of mindset and why it should not be ignored. Your mindset is key to your success, and in this video, I'll show you why. Watch the video to learn more and start changing your mindset today. Changing careers can be challenging, but changing careers after 40 can be intimidating. Many of us landed jobs and built successful careers to pay the bills. We didn’t think about the fact that we may eventually want to do something different later in life. You may be a specialist or a generalist, either way, you may not feel qualified to change careers. One of the things that have made the tech industry so popular is that you can leverage your transferable skills to land jobs. The other thing is that some of the high-demand careers, don’t require a college degree. So if you are thinking about taking the leap, now is a perfect time.

11-14
09:27

The Confident Switch: The Intro

Welcome to The Confident Switch: How to Change Careers and Still Love Your Life. Changing careers can be challenging, but doing it after 40 may seem impossible. By the way, my name is Shimeka Williams and I changed careers at 45. During this limited series podcast,  I share my personal journey, while giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my book, The Confident Switch: How to Change Careers and Still Love Your Life. Whether you're an experienced professional or a jack of all trades, you will learn the not only is changing career possible - it may be the best decision you'll ever make. Thank you for tuning in to The Confident Switch :How to Change Careers and Still Love Your Life. For more information about the book, visit theconfidentswitch.com. Be sure to share and leave a review. Thanks in advance. Peace

11-08
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