How to Pivot Your Career Without Starting Over | S3E5 TTOM

Have you ever loved your job but realized it was draining you instead of fueling you? You’re not alone. In this episode, career transition coach and founder of Foot in the Door Consulting, Ibiyemi Balogoun, joins me to explore what happens when passion meets burnout. We dive deep into why so many high-achieving women in midlife are reevaluating their careers, how to recognize the early signs of burnout before it becomes a health crisis, and what it really takes to reposition yourself for a career that fits this next chapter of life. This is not your typical “update your resume and apply” advice. It is about thoughtful reflection, understanding your value, bypassing the rigid hiring process, and finding the side doors into opportunities that align with your purpose.

If you’ve ever said:

“I love my work, but I can’t keep going like this.”

“I feel stuck, but I don’t know what else I can do.”

“I know I’m ready for a change, but I don’t know where to start.” —this conversation is for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:50 Ibiyemi’s Career Story: From Recruitment to Burnout

06:44 Recognizing Burnout and Why It Happens

14:21 How to Reflect and Realign Your Career Path

21:20 Strategies to Overcome Ageism and Break Hiring Barriers

24:28 The Power of Networking and Building Career Communities

29:31 Rethinking Your Value and Positioning Yourself for Success

43:20 Sh!t I Like (non-sponsored): Mindset by Carol Dweck

Resources:

Ibiyemi Balogun is a career transition coach with 10+ years of experience helping professionals navigate major shifts—from unfulfilling jobs to meaningful careers, from individual contributor to first-time manager, and from burnout to entrepreneurship. Drawing from her own journey of career pivots and her background in diversity recruitment, business development, talent development and having coached over 2500 professionals into roles at companies like Microsoft, Google,Salesforce, and Deloitte, Ibiyemi brings real-world experience and practical strategies to her work. As a seasoned speaker with partners like Black Professionals in Tech, Toronto Jobs, Girl Boss and Ted Rogers School of Management, Ibiyemi has lead workshops encouraging women to “Speak Their Truth - Authentic Self Promotion for Impact,” to guide them to use personal branding and LinkedIn to land promotions, speaking engagements, and leadership roles—all while staying true to their authentic selves. She is also a Certified Career Strategist and won the Career Professionals of Canada award for Outstanding Career Professional in 2023 and holds an MBA in entrepreneurship and the Founder and CEO of Foot In The Door Consulting.

Website - www.fitdconsulting.com

Linkedin - Ibiyemi Balogun

Recommended Books

Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papsan

Mindset by Carol Dweck

 

Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical or professional advice providers.

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