Career Reset

EP27: How to Make a Successful Career Change at 40 Plus


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In this episode, I'll show you how senior professionals can successfully navigate a major career change later in their professional journeys.

I cover the unique mindset shifts, strategic adjustments, and boundary-setting techniques required when pivoting in the second half of your career.

I also talk through practical career advice, including learning to filter out wrong opportunities, defining a clear future destination, and tailoring a master CV for relevance, to help senior professionals confidently achieve a fulfilling career transition.

Whether you're looking for a new career at 40 or a senior corporate leader exploring entrepreneurship, this episode provides valuable insights to streamline your job search and avoid the trap of being labeled overqualified.


00:46 — Unique Challenges for Senior Professionals in Career Transitions

03:13 — Why Senior Professionals Must Learn to Say No More Often

05:32 — The Importance of Choosing a Clear Destination for Your Future

08:24 — Debunking the Career Ladder Expectation and Identity Traps

10:14 — The Psychological Aspects of a Temporary Pay Cut

12:54 —Overqualified vs. Irrelevant Experience

14:14 — How to Use a Master CV to Highlight Highly Relevant Skills

16:16 — Enjoying the Second Half of Your Career and Taking Risks


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Career ResetBy Karolina Numminen