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July 9, 2025 30 mins

Finding the Joy in Career Reinvention with Michelle Schafer - Ep.331

What if losing your job was the best thing that ever happened to you? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Michelle Schafer, certified coach, author, and career transition expert. After spending 25 years in what she thought were “secure” corporate roles, Michelle was twice restructured, which ultimately led her to create a thriving coaching business.

Michelle shares practical strategies for preparing for career change before crisis hits, negotiating from a place of value, and finding clarity around your next step, whether that means a new job or your own consultancy. This is a powerful conversation for anyone feeling the winds of change in their work life.

What You Will Learn:

How to reframe a job loss as an opportunity for growth and use it to pivot into more meaningful work.

Why job security is often an illusion and how to prepare yourself now for unexpected career changes.

Practical steps to stay ready for career opportunities.

The connection between self-worth and income and how to clearly communicate the value you bring to a role or a client.

How to explore if starting your own business is the right next step and what to expect in the beginning stages.

Tips for shifting your mindset around money so it supports your success instead of creating stress.

The power of surrounding yourself with mentors and community when making a major life or career change.

How to trust your instincts and move forward even if the timing feels uncertain or later in life.

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