How I Pivoted My Career & Business (And What You Can Learn from It)

Pivoting your business or career can feel like letting go of everything you've built — but sometimes it's the most aligned and powerful decision you can make. In this episode, I’m sharing the raw, real behind-the-scenes of my biggest pivot to date: leaving behind my identity as a sustainable fashion consultant to start a brand new chapter.

 

Last year, when I turned 30, I hit a full-on existential crisis. I questioned everything — my work, my purpose, and my future. So many of you asked how I knew it was time to pivot, how I found the courage to do it, and how I figured out what to do next. That’s exactly what I’m breaking down for you today. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or just curious about what else is possible for your next chapter, this episode is for you. I hope it gives you support, clarity, and some practical tools to move forward!

 

I discuss:

- How to know when it’s time to pivot vs. when you need to stick it out

- The mindset shifts that helped me finally quit what wasn’t working

- Tactical tips for financially and emotionally planning your pivot

- How to communicate your pivot (if you want to) without spiraling

- Lessons I’ve learned after changing my business and identity

 

TIMESTAMPS

00:11 The Challenge of Pivoting

01:29 Recognizing the Need for Change

01:50 Knowing When to Pivot

02:44 The Mindset Shift Around Quitting

05:02 Setting Checkpoints and Metrics

07:45 Dealing with Burnout

09:16 Examples of Successful Pivots

10:34 Making a Plan for Your Pivot

14:52 Communicating Your Pivot

17:50 Financial Planning for Your Pivot

18:34 Testing Before Committing

19:48 Lessons Learned from Pivoting

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

→ Your Success Roadmap: https://selinaho.com/roadmap

→ Quit by Annie Duke

→ https://youtu.be/3xCbTC0Jqm0

 

SUPPORT TO SUCCEED

→ Confessions of a Conscious CEO newsletter: https://ceo-confessions.beehiiv.com

→ Start a business with the free Build a Sustaining Business program: https://selinaho.com/basb

→ Grow your business with the Sustain Your Success course suite — start with the free Your Success Roadmap: https://selinaho.com/roadmap

→ Secure me as your business advisor to sustainably scale your business: https://selinaho.com/btl

 

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