The Career Change Maker Podcast | Career Clarity & Career Pivots for Mid-Career Women
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If you’ve worked hard to build a successful career but find yourself questioning whether it still fits, you’re not alone (and you’re not wrong for wanting more).
I’m Janine Esbrand, a former corporate lawyer turned Career Pivot Coach, and I created The Career Change Maker Podcast for high-achieving women who feel stuck, bored, or quietly misaligned in careers that no longer fit.
Through my own career pivots and my work coaching hundreds of women through intentional career change and career transitions, I’ve seen what it really takes to step off the default path and make thoughtful, strategic moves without starting over.
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The Career Change Maker Podcast | Career Clarity & Career Pivots for Mid-Career Women
#297 The One Question You Must Ask Before Any Important Conversation
Episode Overview
In today’s episode, I’m diving into a powerful yet often overlooked question that can make or break your preparation for career-defining conversations — whether it's an interview, a performance review, or a high-stakes pitch.
This episode was inspired by a recent conversation with one of my coaching clients who is navigating the Career Change Maker Process. As we discussed an upcoming chat she had with a recruiter, one simple question shifted everything for her and I believe it can do the same for you.
What you'll learn:
- The power and importance of preparing for career advancing conversations in the right way
- How to move from reactive to proactive communication
- Why this one question works across interviews, reviews, and pitches
If you want to show up fully prepared and leave a lasting impression in your next important conversation, this episode is a must-listen.
Action Step:
Before your next career conversation, ask yourself: What do I want them to know about me, my experience, and my expertise by the end of this conversation? Then prepare with that focus in mind.
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