Episode #171: How to Make Your Next Career Pivot

With author Jenny Blake

The only move that matters is your next one! So says today’s guest on the podcast.

That would be none other than Jenny Blake, author of Life After College and the book we’re diving into today called, Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One.  

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Her five part framework for planning your next pivot is the tool I wish I’d had while at my last job. I pivoted quite successfully numerous times while I was there, but Jenny’s book would have made the transitions and planning so much easier.

Whether you desire to level up where you are, or are a bit uncertain that your current gig is the right one, Jenny can help.

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In today’s episode, Jenny and I discuss:

  • The five-stage Pivot Framework she’s developed
  • What’s wrong with asking yourself “how” when it comes to your major decisions
  • How to make yourself discoverable, and why it matters
  • …and much more!

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Jenny’s Latest Book

You can order Pivot: The Only Move That Matter is Your Next One right now!

Jenny in Action

Books Jenny Recommends

Work PAUSE Thrive: How to Pause for Parenthood Without Killing Your Career by Lisen Stromberg

Drop the Ball: Achieving More By Doing Less by Tiff Dufu

Confessions of a Public Speaker by Scott Berkun

Check Out Jenny’s Resources

The best place to find out more about Jenny is at one of her three websites: LifeAfterCollege.org, JennyBlake.me and PivotMethod.com.

Plus, there are a number of great tools and resources related to the book. You can find those at PivotMethod.com/toolkit.

Grab a copy of Jenny’s book courtesy Amazon.

Looking for a speaker? Consider hiring Jenny to speak at your next event.

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