How to Reinvent Your Career Without Burning Out: Leadership, Clarity, and Joy for Working Moms

Ever feel like your high-paying job is draining the life out of you, but the idea of changing careers feels terrifying?

You're not alone.

In this episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, I sat down with Rachel Spekman, a career reinvention coach with 15+ years in brand marketing, startup leadership, and therapy. She helps high-achieving women align their careers with purpose – without sacrificing financial security or impact.

Here are the top takeaways to help you reinvent your career without burning out.

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🌟 Your Career Pivot Menu: Small, Medium, or Large?

Rachel teaches that career change isn’t a light switch. It’s a choice between:
✅ Small Shift: Staying in your job but adding soul-aligned activities outside of work to fulfill you.
✅ Medium Shift: Changing environments, companies, or industries while keeping your role similar.
✅ Large Shift: Completely reinventing your career when your physical or mental health is at risk.

✨ Feeling ready to make your own pivot? Take my free Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and next aligned step today.

🕯️ The 80% Rule to Avoid Burnout

Ask yourself:

• What % excited am I about my job, life, and relationships?

• Where can I increase that by even 1-5%?

Rachel suggests doing a “Joy Audit.” Identify what lights you up – from walking barefoot in the grass to three daily cartwheels (her personal fave) – and integrate more of it into your day to fuel energy instead of drain it.

🔄 Careers Are for a Reason, Season, or Lifetime

Stop seeing your job as forever. Instead, ask:

• Reason: Why am I here right now (income, flexibility, benefits)?

• Season: What life stage is this supporting?

• Lifetime: What long-term purpose or impact do I desire?

This mindset shift reduces dread and gives you hope, clarity, and strategy for your next chapter.

💭 Break Free From Fear of Career Change

Worried what others will think if you change jobs or pivot industries? Rachel shares:
🛑 Most people aren’t thinking about you as much as you think.
✅ Your reputation grows stronger when you lead from authentic alignment.

When you’re lit up by your work, your energy attracts new opportunities effortlessly.

“Excitement fuels excitement. If you’re lit up, people will be drawn to you.”
– Rachel Spekman

💡 Your Action Step This Week

Do a joy audit. Identify:

1. What daily tasks drain you? How can you shift them from a 2/10 to a 3/10 (music, connection, mindset shift)?

2. What activities energize you? How can you dial them up from an 8/10 to a 9/10?

✨ You deserve a career that lights you up, not burns you out.

🎁 Resources:

🔗 Connect with Rachel Spekman

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