April is Stress Awareness Month—a timely reminder that stress isn’t just something we can brush off with a deep breath or a quick walk around the block. Especially when it’s tied to one of the most significant (and personal) decisions we make: our careers.

Changing careers—whether by choice or necessity—can be one of the most exciting, growth-filled chapters of your life. But let’s be honest: it can also be one of the most stressful.

Maybe you’re feeling stuck in a role that no longer fits.
Maybe burnout is knocking louder each week.
Or maybe you’re clear that something needs to change but not at all sure what that looks like.

The uncertainty can be overwhelming, and it often shows up in subtle but powerful ways:

  • Sleepless nights and racing thoughts

  • The weight of “What if I make the wrong decision?”

  • Confidence dips that leave you questioning your abilities

  • A constant loop of “I should have figured this out by now”

We often treat career transitions like a checklist: update the CV, scan job boards, send applications. But the truth is, these moments go deeper. They’re not just logistical, they’re emotional and existential. They bring up big questions around identity, purpose, and direction.

That’s where coaching comes in.

In my work with clients navigating career change, I see this pattern again and again. The surface challenge is stress. But underneath? It’s the tension between where they’ve been, where they want to go, and the courage it takes to bridge that gap.

Through coaching, I help people:

✅ Untangle the overwhelm and reduce the noise
✅ Get clear on what they really want—beyond other people’s expectations
✅ Rebuild confidence and trust in their instincts
✅ Craft a plan that not only looks good on paper, but feels right in their bones

If you’re in the midst of a transition whether you’re thinking about moving on, actively looking, or just trying to make sense of what’s next. know this:

It’s okay to feel uncertain. It’s okay to feel stressed.
Stress is a signal, not a weakness.
And support is not a luxury it’s a strategy.

Coaching provides a space to pause, process, and take action—calmly, clearly, and on your own terms

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