What if your career isn’t a ladder, but a life? In this episode, we rethink STEM careers as more than just job titles or strategies. You'll hear a personal story and explore the first part of a three-part framework: Career as Life, a series of lived experiences, not just achievements. Whether you’re navigating a pivot, feeling stuck, or questioning the “right” path, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate way to reframe your career journey.

✨ Coaching info in the show notes. Part two—career as a tool and energy—coming next!

Let’s Stay Connected: Your Career Is More Than a Job Title

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