From Stuck to Strategic: Navigating the Career Pivots That Matter

The Women in the Arena

Episode 35 | In this episode, Paige Rene unpacks her seven career pivots, sharing lessons on evaluating energy, refining vision, and taking action.

From athletics to executive coaching, Paige’s journey reveals how reinvention builds on past experiences to inspire growth and confidence.

Takeaways:

1. Evaluate your energy by identifying projects that excite or drain you while listening to feedback about your strengths.

2. Refine your vision by revisiting and adjusting goals regularly to align with your evolving aspirations.

3. Take action by experimenting and moving forward, even when uncertain, to create clarity and progress.

In this episode:

[00:00:00] Introduction: Paige introduces the episode and her journey through seven career pivots.

[00:01:14] Pivot #1: From selling apartments to joining college athletics.

[00:03:15] Pivot #2: Discovering her calling in coaching through cognitive behavioral therapy and personal life coaching.

[00:05:15] Pivot #3: Niching down to elite mental training for athletes.

[00:06:28] Pivot #4: Embracing brand coaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[00:09:15] Pivot #5: Navigating the “flailing era” while refining her Elevate Framework.

[00:13:52] Pivot #6: Business coaching—identifying gaps in the online coaching space.

[00:20:07] Pivot #7: Focusing on executive performance and branding coaching for women in corporate spaces.

[00:23:00] Final Advice: Paige shares three key takeaways for pivoting with confidence.

Resources

1. The Women In The Arena

2. Listen on Apple Podcasts

3. Listen on Spotify

4. Watch on YouTube

5. Insights Coaching Program

6. Elevate Framework

Quotes

1. “You’re not stuck. These three takeaways are going to help you pivot in the direction that you're meant to go in.” – Paige on overcoming stagnation

2. “Your magic is all about you, what you do, what you bring to the table, and your gifts and strengths.” – Paige on understanding personal value

3. “Take action. Do something, for God’s sake. This is the mechanics. I’m telling you, you’ve got to move.” – Paige on the importance of taking bold steps