How to Plan a Career Pivot Without Starting Over with Shannon Russell
You don't have to start at the bottom when you pivot to your dream career.
In this episode, Allison Lane talks with business coach, author, and Second Act Success podcast host Shannon Russell about designing a “second act” (or third, or encore career) that honors who you’ve been and who you’re becoming ... and designing a next chapter that builds on your success. Learn how to pivot with confidence, use a 90‑day roadmap, and find time to grow your new business without burnout. Shannon shares practical strategies for finding time to build your business - even in 15-minute pockets of time - and emphasizes the importance of a 90-day roadmap.
If you are considering a career pivot, a corporate exit, or an encore career, this conversation breaks down how to gain visibility and authority in a new space without losing the credibility you have already earned.
KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED
- How to map out your career pivot using a 90-day roadmap.
- Why you should "learn before you leap" to avoid burnout and financial risk.
- How to confidently answer the question, "So, what have you been up to?"
CHAPTERS
- 0:00 - Intro: The fear of changing careers
- 2:15 - Why you don't start at the bottom when you pivot
- 5:45 - Identifying transferable skills for your new business
- 9:30 - When to leave a corporate career (The "Why")
- 14:50 - How to build visibility in 90-day chunks
- 19:40 - Finding time to work on your business
- 24:00 - Researching your market before investing
- 26:30 - How to sign up for Shannon's masterclass
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Mentioned in This Episode:
- Shannon Russell's Website
- Podcast: Second Act Success
- Shannon’s free live masterclass: How to Turn Your Ideas Into Income → Sign up at secondactsuccess.co
- Connect with Allison: lanelit.com and LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/allisonlanelit