When Nick’s customer success role shifted into a high-pressure sales position, he quickly realized he was forcing himself into a job that didn’t fit. Instead of powering through, he discovered his strengths, redefined what he truly wanted, and made a pivot into finance — without starting over. In this episode, Scott Anthony Barlow and Nick break down the exact steps he took to move from misaligned work to a career that finally feels right.

What you’ll learn

• 😓 Why forcing yourself into the wrong role erodes confidence
• 💡 How to uncover your true strengths and align them with your work
• 🧪 The role of “mini-experiments” and conversations in testing new paths
• 💼 How Nick pivoted into finance without starting from scratch
• 🔑 Why transferable skills are more valuable than you think
• 🛠️ Practical steps to rebuild confidence during a career change

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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