Reinvent your career with Jessica Lovett in this inspiring episode where we dive deep into career transitions, career development, and embracing change. Join us as Jessica, the director of Career Services at Lakehead University, shares her powerful lessons on navigating career shifts, finding clarity, and making thoughtful decisions to align your work with your passions and values.

Learn about the importance of self-exploration, adaptable career planning, and leveraging community involvement to ease transitions. Whether you’re looking to make a big change, explore new opportunities, or simply need guidance, this episode is packed with actionable advice to make a difference in your career journey.

Lakehead University

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - How to make a big career change

08:00 - Career development theory

10:53 - Career wellness checkup

15:52 - Job satisfaction and love for work

20:44 - Starting points for a career change

27:33 - Reframing career change as a "loss"

30:12 - Creating a career change plan

31:07 - The role of dreaming in career planning