Career Pivots: How to Change Direction Without Losing Momentum

In this Summer special episode of Workplace Weirdness™ Out of Office, Maya Kadar Kovalsky turns real guest stories into a practical resource for anyone thinking about a career pivot.

From unexpected job changes to bold reinventions and strategic “half-steps,” guests from past episodes share stories of taking risks, embracing change, and discovering that careers rarely follow a straight line. Their advice? Stay curious, stay flexible, and don’t be afraid to pivot when opportunity knocks.

Resources and Links:

Neil Sharma, co-founder of SolarKal· SolarKal

· Website – https://www.solarkal.com/

· LinkedIn – / neil-sharma-045117  

Billy Samoa Saleebey, founder and CEO of Podify

· Podify Website – https://podify.com/

· LinkedIn –  / billysamoa   

· Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/…

· Facebook –  / billysamoasaleebey   

· YouTube –   / billysamoa   

Meredith Haberfeld, CEO of ThinkHuman

Website – https://www.meredithhaberfeld.com/

· LinkedIn –  / meredith-haberfeld-she-her-29aa7a5   

· Instagram –  / thinkhumankind   

· ThinkHuman Website – https://think-human.com/

Menaka Chang, Fractional Chief People Officer

· LinkedIn  / menaka-chang  

Nicole Ramirez, Personal Brand Strategist

· Website: nrdigitalconsulting.com

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerayeramirez

Paul McDowall, Head of Strategic Growth Vault49

· LinkedIn – / paul-mcdowall-00b0b11   

· clarkmcdowall – http://www.clarkmcdowall.com

· Vault 49 – https://www.vault49.com/

Maya Kadar Kovalsky

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayakadar/

Workplace Weirdness™

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specific advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their individual situations.