About this episode
If you’ve ever thought, “I just can’t do this work anymore, but I don’t know what else I could do,” this episode is for you.Host Jen Blanchette sits down with career coach and recruiter Alki Thompson to talk about the real-life process of career transition—especially for therapists and helpers who feel stuck, depleted, or unsure of what comes next.Together they unpack:What burnout, instability, and under-compensation can teach you about your next moveThe importance of knowing your why before you leapHow to identify transferable strengths beyond your credentialsSmall, low-risk ways to start exploring new paths (without “burning the ships”)Why stabilizing income and recovering from depletion come before big decisionsThe difference between “a job” and “your next career chapter”Alki shares his own pivot story—from nonprofit work to recruiting—and how one simple conversation at a professional meeting led to a completely new path.If you’ve been spinning on “what else could I even do?” this conversation gives you both permission and practical first steps to start exploring what’s next.🔗 Connect with AlkiWebsite: https://smithdeale.com/about-usLinkedIn: Alki Thompson💬 Mentioned in this episodeJen’s free Practice Closure Quick Start Guide: https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/closureguide
