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61. “Career Pivot” with Wayan Vota
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It can feel overwhelming navigating a career pivot, especially in times of uncertainty. But it doesn’t have to be.
In today’s episode of Embodying Change, we’re joined by Wayan Vota, founder of Career Pivot, to explore how humanitarian and development professionals can use these very principles to make meaningful career transitions.
Wayan shares his personal journey of shifting careers after being laid off and discusses how his platform, Career Pivot, helps people embrace change, find new opportunities, and use their skills in new places, all while staying true to their core values.
He walks through his seven-step methodology for job searching and pivoting careers, showing how you can align your professional path with your commitment to improving lives globally.
Wayan also highlights how technology, networking, and peer support systems can powerfully support job seekers in their transitions, helping them find new roles that uphold their values and continue their impact.
If you're a humanitarian looking to pivot or even redefine your professional journey, this episode will give you tools, inspiration, and insights to take the next step, without compromising on your values.
Today’s guest:
Wayan Vota is the founder of Career Pivot, a 12,000-member community dedicated to helping professionals find a new job. With over 25 years of experience using technology to improve lives around the world, Wayan has seen firsthand how difficult it can be to pivot, especially when you're deeply committed to humanitarian values. After being laid off in January, Wayan channeled his own experience into creating Career Pivot, a platform designed to help people align their values with their career transitions. Through Career Pivot, Wayan supports job seekers with a 7-step methodology and guides to use Generative AI to accelerate the job search process.
You’ll learn:
- How we can use our core values to guide a successful career pivot
- The seven-step process for transitioning careers with clarity and confidence
- Why networking and informational interviews are essential for seeking new roles
- How to leverage LinkedIn and AI tools to streamline your job search
- The power of peer support systems during career transitions
- How Wayan’s personal journey led him to create Career Pivot to help others navigate career changes
- How to maintain a commitment to solidarity while transitioning out of international development or the humanitarian sector
Resources:
Learn more about Career Pivot and get involved at mypivot.substack.com.
Career Pivot offers webinars, peer support groups, and guides to help you through every step of your career transitionMentioned in today’s episode:
- Wayan’s personal blog and resources: mypivot.substack.com
- The book Never Search Alone
- “Welcome to USAID Hunger Games! Worst Game No One Wanted, by Friends of USAID” https://mypivot.substack.com/p/welcome-to-whose-career-is-it-anyway
Subscribe and connect:
- Check out Wayan’s Career Pivot platform for job seekers at mypivot.substack.com
- Connect with Wayan on LinkedIn: Wayan Vota’s LinkedIn
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61. “Career Pivot” with Wayan Vota
Embodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aid
Manage episode 484263012 series 3245994
It can feel overwhelming navigating a career pivot, especially in times of uncertainty. But it doesn’t have to be.
In today’s episode of Embodying Change, we’re joined by Wayan Vota, founder of Career Pivot, to explore how humanitarian and development professionals can use these very principles to make meaningful career transitions.
Wayan shares his personal journey of shifting careers after being laid off and discusses how his platform, Career Pivot, helps people embrace change, find new opportunities, and use their skills in new places, all while staying true to their core values.
He walks through his seven-step methodology for job searching and pivoting careers, showing how you can align your professional path with your commitment to improving lives globally.
Wayan also highlights how technology, networking, and peer support systems can powerfully support job seekers in their transitions, helping them find new roles that uphold their values and continue their impact.
If you're a humanitarian looking to pivot or even redefine your professional journey, this episode will give you tools, inspiration, and insights to take the next step, without compromising on your values.
Today’s guest:
Wayan Vota is the founder of Career Pivot, a 12,000-member community dedicated to helping professionals find a new job. With over 25 years of experience using technology to improve lives around the world, Wayan has seen firsthand how difficult it can be to pivot, especially when you're deeply committed to humanitarian values. After being laid off in January, Wayan channeled his own experience into creating Career Pivot, a platform designed to help people align their values with their career transitions. Through Career Pivot, Wayan supports job seekers with a 7-step methodology and guides to use Generative AI to accelerate the job search process.
You’ll learn:
- How we can use our core values to guide a successful career pivot
- The seven-step process for transitioning careers with clarity and confidence
- Why networking and informational interviews are essential for seeking new roles
- How to leverage LinkedIn and AI tools to streamline your job search
- The power of peer support systems during career transitions
- How Wayan’s personal journey led him to create Career Pivot to help others navigate career changes
- How to maintain a commitment to solidarity while transitioning out of international development or the humanitarian sector
Resources:
Learn more about Career Pivot and get involved at mypivot.substack.com.
Career Pivot offers webinars, peer support groups, and guides to help you through every step of your career transitionMentioned in today’s episode:
- Wayan’s personal blog and resources: mypivot.substack.com
- The book Never Search Alone
- “Welcome to USAID Hunger Games! Worst Game No One Wanted, by Friends of USAID” https://mypivot.substack.com/p/welcome-to-whose-career-is-it-anyway
Subscribe and connect:
- Check out Wayan’s Career Pivot platform for job seekers at mypivot.substack.com
- Connect with Wayan on LinkedIn: Wayan Vota’s LinkedIn
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