Finding Where You Belong with Dorna Lakayan- CR103

Sally Chamley shares her journey of professional reinvention, going from a primary school teacher to a business school program coordinator. She shares the emotional challenges of leaving a beloved teaching career behind, the dynamics the transitioning into a new sector, and developing new skills along the way.

Laura McIntyre shares her journey going from professional opera singing to management consulting at a leading professional services firm. In the Mental Fuel® segment, I'll talk about the important role curiosity plays in opening new career doors.

Dorna Lakayan, an architect who's made multiple international moves, shares her journey of figuring out where she belongs. We'll discuss the challenges of penetrating new professional circles and the emotional dynamics of running your own business.

Sandeep Achanta, a former fitness professional in India turned service designer in the UK describes how you can discover what ignites you, bravely leap into a new professional role, and embrace your unique career journey.  I also share some thoughts on overcoming the mental hurdle of starting over during the Mental Fuel® segment.

Gisela Prunes Garcia shares her journey of moving from Spain to the US then back as she built her career as an HR professional. We discuss the hidden benefits of career transitions and the challenges that come from being in between jobs.

For this special 100th episode of the Career Relaunch® podcast, Anne Tumlinson, ATI Advisory CEO and Daughterhood founder joins us again to share her reflections, perspectives, and lessons learned since being the very first guest I interviewed for this show seven years ago. Then, in the Mental Fuel® segment, I’ll share my top takeaways about managing the dynamics of career change that I’ve learned from the guests on this show.

Broadway musical performer turned web engineer Carla Stickler explains how she managed to balance multiple career endeavors while pivoting into a brand new industry on episode 99 of the Career Relaunch® podcast. In the Mental Fuel® segment, I'll explain how to embrace and manage the inevitable messiness of career transitions.

Political scientist turned key account manager Claudia Bruce-Quartey explains how self-advocacy can enable you to survive and thrive in a role and industry far outside your comfort zone. In the Mental Fuel® segment, I share some thoughts on how I manage the delicate balance between modesty and self-advocacy.

In episode 97 of the Career Relaunch® podcast, Aisling Drennan, a Riverdance Irish dancer turned artist shares her thoughts on shifting from an international stage to an art studio. We'll discuss the deeply personal choice of when to walk away from an established career, the inevitable challenges of starting anything new, and the importance of championing your own work. I also share some thoughts on when you can tell the time has come to move on during the Mental Fuel® segment.

Tech product designer Rina Takikawa shares her story of leaving her career as a professional ballerina behind to find more fulfillment in her professional life.