In this podcast episode from Harvard Business Review, executive coach Nina Bowman shares advice on how to make a career pivot, grow your network, and find success in a new job role at mid-career. Whether you’re feeling stuck, unhappy, or are simply ready for […]
Retirement can be an exciting new chapter, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if your plans take an unexpected turn. Whether you’re facing an involuntary retirement, making a late-career shift, or navigating other career-related challenges, there are helpful strategies to help you adapt and […]
By Sabrina Broderick (MSM ‘25), Assistant Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University Whether you are considering retirement, transitioning into a part-time role, planning a career pivot, or are simply trying to figure out how to combine your skills and interests, […]
Hi! My name is Sabrina, and I’m the new Assistant Director of the Alumni Personal & Career Development Center. I recently graduated from Wake Forest’s MSM program (woohoo!) and am here to share with you some lessons I’ve learned from my first month in my […]
Developing a five-year career plan can significantly reduce stress, boost perceived employability, and deepen your connection to your professional purpose. To create an intentional career plan, begin with self-reflection, gather feedback, map out your plan, and iterate on it quarterly to adapt to new developments. […]
Have you made a plan for retirement yet? According to this article from Forbes, it’s never too soon to start thinking about your financial future, how you want to spend your time, and consider what will give you meaning and fulfillment. “The Third Act […]
You’ve probably heard the advice to “step away” or to “sleep on it” when faced with a challenging problem you can’t seem to solve. And, while rest is always important, spending your time doing something has real benefits, too. In this piece for Fast […]
If you find yourself preparing for retirement or starting your post-career life, it can be challenging to figure out your identity and meaningful for this next phase. In this article from Wisebird, explore what it means to reframe your self-identity after leaving the world […]
There’s no question that work has changed. With hybrid and fully-remote jobs, side gigs and portfolio careers, return to office mandates and threats of layoffs, the landscape for building a successful career path looks nothing like it did just a few years ago. The good […]
In this piece for her Psychology Today blog, AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) shares tips and advice on how to return to the workforce after a break. Beyond just a focus on skills and gaps, she focuses on the importance of knowing who you are […]