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Coffee to Go: Making the Pivot: Career Marketing Tips from Nathan Barnaba

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Yvonne is pressing pause for the winter, curling up with cozy blankets, rewatching every holiday movie in sight, and taking a well-deserved seasonal recharge. In the meantime, she’s sharing a Coffee to Go episode, revisiting some of her favorite Coffee with Yvonne moments—conversations that inspired creativity, sparked bold ideas, and reminded listeners why community matters. Sit back, relax, and enjoy these highlights while she’s away.

Coffee with Yvonne will return in winter 2026 with fresh marketing magic episodes and new conversations with creatives and entrepreneurs who are changing the game in their industry. While the show is on break, enjoy episodes from the Coffee with Yvonne archive.


Coffee to Go Episode Description:

How do you take the leap from stuck to strategic in your career? This week on Coffee with Yvonne, we’re joined by Nathan Barnaba—Instructional Designer, Career Coach, and professional pivot pro. With 6+ years of experience across government, nonprofit, and tech, Nate breaks down how to market yourself with intention, build clarity around your next move, and confidently navigate career transitions. Whether you're job hunting, shifting industries, or just ready for what’s next, this episode is your permission slip to pivot with purpose.

  • Episode Chapters 
    • 00:00-05:20: Intro: Meet Nathan 
    • 05:21-51:20-Interview and Quick Fire 
    • Interview Highlights
    • 00:00-05:20: Intro: Meet Nathan 
    • 05:21-7:57: What does it mean to embrace the pivot? 
    • 7:58-11:50: When do you know it’s time to pivot?
    • 11:55-17:43: How important is additional education to career growth?
    • 17:44-20:07: How do you leverage your network into your new career? 
    • 20:08-23:33: Career shifts and salary changes
    • 23:37-26:08: Leadership isn’t a job title
    • 26:26-30:14: Rebranding for a new job market
    • 30:16-34:55: Marketing yourself for new roles
    • 35:14-39:43: Leveraging social media for career growth 
    • 39:49-42:04: Career pivots and learning lessons
    • 42:08-45:45: Leaving corporate and consulting work
    • 45:46-51:20: Quick Fire questions
    • 51:21-53:26: Closing

      • So grab your coffee, and let's chat 

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