The Power of a Career Pivot with Susan Olson
Looking for inspiration to navigate a career transition? On this episode of If Money Were Easy, we're joined by special guest, Susan Olson, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst at Abacus Wealth Partners. Susan shares her inspiring journey of making a career pivot and finding success in an unexpected field. From taking a significant pay cut to feeling overwhelmed in her new role as a financial advisor, Susan's story reminds us of the power of embracing change and learning as we go. Join us as we explore the importance of skills accumulation, the value of diverse experiences, and the impact a career pivot can have on both personal fulfillment and professional success. It really is never too late if you're looking to make a career change. Tune in today!
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What You'll Learn in this Episode:- Where Susan's career journey began and the twists and turns it took along the way
- The challenges and skills Susan experienced as a school principal
- A career change's value and what you can take from a previous career
- How research is important when exploring a new career
- Why you have to invest in yourself
- How to take skills from one industry and apply them to others
- Where Susan got her passion in each of her careers and when she knew it was time to pivot
- So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport
- Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified by Tara Sophia Mohr
- Playing Big by Tara Mohr