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Career Transition

I spend a lot of time talking to audiences and writing about what we do with our working lives, ways to love our jobs, and how we can make a difference in our lives and have a positive impact on the world around us.

One factor that can contribute to embracing your work—and it’s becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s workplace—is making a career transition to do something new, something you’re passionate about, or something you’ve always wanted to try.

Changing careers is rapidly becoming mainstream. And it’s not just the outliers taking risks. Today, workers of all ages are stepping off the traditional linear path. Instead, it’s a bit more like a patchwork quilt. Jobs are more fluid. Career paths in the new workplace ...

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