Show Notes In this episode of the Jess Get Hired podcast, host Jessica Fiesta George welcomes back Change Management and Confidence Expert Lata Hamilton for an insightful conversation on navigating career changes with confidence. Lata shares practical tips from her new book, Pioneer Your Career Change, designed to help listeners rethink their career paths, overcome hurdles, and build confidence in career transitions. As the job market shifts, future-proofing your career and understanding job market trends are critical steps in positioning yourself for growth. Lata discusses why excessive loyalty in careers can sometimes hold you back from growth and shares personal stories to illustrate how taking charge of your career development can lead to a more fulfilling and financially rewarding path. Listeners will also learn how to calculate the true costs of staying in a stagnant role and explore the benefits of community support for career growth. Whether you're considering a career change or want to stay ahead of market trends, this episode offers strategies to boost confidence, maximize earnings, and future-proof your career. 📚 Join Lata's Book Club: www.latahamilton.com/pioneerbook 🎙️ Learn More About the Podcast: www.jessgethired.com Chapters 00:00 – Navigating Career Changes with Confidence 02:44 – The Importance of Rethinking Career Paths 06:00 – Future-Proofing Your Career 10:02 – Overcoming Confidence Hurdles 14:40 – The Cost of Loyalty in Careers 15:56 – Personal Stories of Career Changes 22:18 – Calculating the Costs of Career Decisions 29:08 – Book Launch and Community Engagement Key Takeaways Career changes are increasingly common in today’s dynamic job market. Confidence is essential to navigating career transitions and overcoming hurdles. Understanding job market trends and future-proofing can protect your career. Excessive loyalty to employers may limit career growth and potential. Calculating the real costs of staying in one role is crucial for informed career decisions. Personal stories of career change offer valuable lessons and inspiration. Knowing your worth is essential for career development. Adapting to technological advancements is key to staying competitive. Community support, like Lata’s book club, can provide a boost to career confidence.