How to Stop Waiting and Start Owning Your Career with Michelle Schaffer

Описание: Feeling stuck or unsure how to move into your next career chapter? In this episode of The Pivot Point, I’m joined by career transition coach Michelle Schaeffer to talk about identity, limiting beliefs, and why networking is one of the most powerful tools for career growth.

If you’re navigating a career pivot, questioning your readiness, or wondering what’s next, this conversation will help you see your experience differently and take ownership of your path.

What if the biggest thing holding you back in your career isn’t your skills, but the way you see yourself? In this episode, I sit down with career transition expert Michelle Schaeffer to unpack identity, ownership, and the power of networking.

Michelle shares her own journey from financial services to not-for-profit to coaching, including how she navigated multiple restructures, reframed limiting beliefs, and built a roadmap for intentional career transitions. We talk about why you don’t need to wait for permission, a title, or a promotion to start owning who you’re becoming.

We also explore the real role networking plays in career growth, why it’s not just for job searches, and how small, human conversations often outperform online applications. Michelle offers practical reframes for common limiting beliefs like “I’m not qualified,” “I don’t have a network,” or “It’s too late for me.”
This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply encouraging. If you’re feeling stuck, quietly questioning what’s next, or navigating a pivot, this episode will help you see what’s possible when you take ownership of your career path.

What You’ll Hear
✔️ Why identity ownership matters during career transitions
✔️ How to stop waiting for permission and start claiming your next role
✔️ Common limiting beliefs that keep high achievers stuck
✔️ Why networking is 80% of an effective job search
✔️ How to reframe transferable skills across industries
✔️ A simple roadmap for navigating any career pivot

“The moment you name who you’re becoming, opportunities start to align.”

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How to reach Michelle Schaeffer?
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Website: https://mschafercoaching.ca/

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