Career Pivot Playbook For Post-Pause Moms

Confidently identify and pursue a balanced, fulfilling career, without the guilt.

What you can expect

A 4-month online coaching program designed specifically for stay-at-home moms who want to rediscover what’s possible and confidently return to work in a career that ignites both passion and balance, without guilt. Access a comprehensive toolkit of strategies, systems, and expert support, empowering you to confidently pursue and pivot to the career of your dreams.

Results

  • Clarity on what you enjoy doing, the skills that you have (paid or unpaid) and what path makes the most sense for your career pivot

  • Goal setting and accountability by a group of like-minded moms

  • Reconnect with who you are besides “mom”

  • Remove imposter syndrome! Network and interview confidently no matter how long you’ve been out of the workforce.

Hi, I’m Dara

I specialize in empowering ambitious moms to rediscover what’s possible and confidently pivot towards a career that ignites passion and balance, without guilt.

As a mom of two young children who spent nearly two decades in media and ad sales, I've experienced the climb up the career ladder as well as taking a step back to raise my children. I know what it’s like to wonder who you are besides “mom.”

It wasn’t until I recognized the pivotal role of finding fulfillment in my work that everything changed. I realized the importance of demonstrating to my children what genuine passion for one’s job looks like while achieving the guilt-free balance I craved.

After years of preparation, my own career pivot culminated in January 2024. This transformation has been a culmination of deliberate steps, and I’m excited and honored to guide and support you through your own transformative journey.

Career Pivot Playbook

for Post-Pause Moms

MODULE 1

Discovering Your Ideal Life

In this module, you'll gain clarity on what truly ignites your passion and discover where your skills align. Through introspection, you'll define your current identity and aspirations, identifying what enriches your life and what you'd like to minimize.  This sets the foundation for you to take meaningful action towards your dream career.

  • Identify your core values and passions so you can find potential career paths that would fulfill you.

  • Clarify your skill set and leverage it effectively in order to find the best potential job matches out there for you.

  • Eliminate draining elements and embrace what brings fulfillment which will allow you to create boundaries and focus on doing what you love.

MODULE 2

Overcoming Self-Doubt

This module focuses on recognizing and overcoming current beliefs you may have about your ability to pivot your career. These thoughts are stopping you from taking the action needed to get where you want to go. This could be fear you have, negative self-talk, assumptions and more.  The work we will be doing will empower you to foster self-confidence and become your greatest advocate so you feel unstoppable in going after the career of your dreams (and the career you DESERVE!).

  • Address and eliminate internal obstacles hindering success so that you are confident in your next steps.

  • Cultivate empowering thoughts to drive desired outcomes

  • Confront fears that hinder progress in pivoting to your dream career, and learn to mitigate them so you can make the transition a success.

MODULE 3

Crafting Your Dream Job Blueprint

Break free from feeling stuck. By the end of this module, you'll have a roadmap outlining potential career paths that align with your aspirations and values.

  • Define essential criteria for job satisfaction

  • Recognize transferable skills applicable to your career pivot

  • Explore your passions to guide your pursuit of a fulfilling career

Expected Outcomes of Program

1

Improved Work-Life Balance

Achieve a career that combines personal passions and values, fostering a sense of fulfillment and balance, and allowing for a life you are excited by and proud of.

2

Clarity and Self-Discovery

Gain a profound understanding of personal values, strengths, and passions, leading to a clear alignment between career choices and authentic aspirations.

3

Heightened Confidence

Eliminate negative thoughts and self-doubt, cultivating a resilient mindset that empowers confident decision-making and action-taking in career transitions.

Why this program is different

  • A Coach Who Has Walked In Your Shoes: My recent transition from a part-time career in media to a full-time coaching job gives me unique insights. I intimately understand the challenges, doubts, and steps required for a successful pivot. My firsthand experience allows me to offer authentic guidance and empathy to anyone navigating similar transformations.

  • Tailored for Stay at Home Moms Ready for Their Next Step: It's specifically designed for moms who are ready to return to the workforce but feel stuck and unsure, addressing their unique challenges and aspirations

  • Holistic Approach: It takes a holistic approach, focusing not only on career pivots but also on balancing personal life, aiming to help moms find fulfillment without guilt.

  • Emphasis on Self-Discovery: The program prioritizes self-discovery, enabling participants to deeply understand their values, passions, and skills, fostering a genuine alignment between their career choices and personal aspirations.

  • Concrete Strategies and Tools: Provides a comprehensive toolkit comprising strategies, systems, and expert support, offering tangible tools to navigate the process effectively.

  • Focus on Work-Life Balance: Acknowledges the importance of work-life balance for moms, integrating this aspect into the program to help participants achieve fulfillment in all aspects of their lives.

Here’s what you’ll get when you enroll:

  • Training vault of coaching videos and worksheets to support your career transition and provide a framework for you pivot

  • Dream Job Blueprint Worksheet allowing you to combine your skills, passions, and must haves, so that you can have narrowed down potential career path options.

  • Goal tracking and accountability so you can take small steps each day towards the progress you desire.

  • 8x Group Calls so you can have personalized support and feedback every step of the way

  • 1:1 introductory call and 1:1 mid-program call to set YOU up for success in this program

  • Community of like-minded moms supporting one another, all with the same goal

Any Questions?


”Dara is an exceptional coach who will help you understand what is important to you. She will not only guide you through your journey but she will make you feel excited about your future when thinking about a career change.

Dara made the negative self talk disappear. I felt so energized and was able to accomplish so much. I’m clear about where I want to go and what I need to do to get there.

I learned how to connect my past professional experiences and education with what I want to accomplish in the future. I had no clarity before. The big ah-ha moment was when I discovered that I need to incorporate creativity in what I do. I didn’t know creativity was such an important value to me until I met Dara.”

L.B.

  • This is for group coaching with additional 1:1. If you are interested in individual coaching, reach out to Dara to learn more about the options and her availability.

  • Groups will meet Tuesday mornings at 10a ET. All meetings will be recorded.

  • The first group session will start 2/27. There will be an introductory individual session you can schedule as soon as you sign up.

What everyone’s saying..


”Ten years ago my career was put on “pause”. Ten years and four children later I began craving independence and some separation from the home. I came across Dara’s group career coaching course she was running for women who had taken a career pause. It resonated with me and I immediately signed up. I had an idea of what I wanted to focus on, mediation and divorce coaching, but I felt overwhelmed and insecure questioning, not only my ability to study and work, but also how I would juggle family life and a career. During Dara’s course I met other women in a similar position to me from all different career backgrounds. We became each other’s sounding boards as Dara guided us through the process of identifying our goals, what was holding us back and then taking active steps to achieve our goals. At the end of the course I had built the confidence to sign up for a mediation course and I am now a certified mediator and about to start another course focusing on divorce mediation. I would highly recommend Dara to other women looking to take next steps in their careers.”

Laura

“I left our coaching sessions super inspired and energized, and it gave me the space to think about my passions and explore them further.

A career pivot has been top of mind for me, and through my time with Dara, I came up with a new business idea! I am currently exploring next steps to take the business off the ground, and her support has been instrumental as I begin.”

Amanda

“When I first started working with Dara, I was coming from a very toxic work environment. I wasn’t sure what steps to take next in my career.

Dara helped me to see what my strengths are, to hold myself accountable, and to become a better version of myself. She gently guided me to get out of my comfort zone and challenged me to complete tasks that I was too intimidated to do.

As a middle aged mother of two, sometimes tasks seem unattainable. Dara helped me work through those emotions and tasks. I even carved some much needed time in for myself, when I didn’t think that was possible!

I am forever grateful for finding Dara and for her helping and guiding me to become a better version of myself.

On the day of our last session, we spoke about how far I have come. It also happened to be the day that I accepted a role in an amazing new work environment!”

Lesley