Career Pivot Playbook For Executive Moms

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

What you can expect

A 6-month online coaching program designed specifically for ambitious moms who want to rediscover what’s possible and confidently pivot towards 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 into who you are today besides “mom” and what your ideal situation will look like.

  • Find a fulfilling career that challenges you, while also giving you the flexibility to attend a baseball game, ballet recital or be home in time for family dinner.

  • Stop living for the weekends and holidays, and allow yourself to look forward to a meaningful job each day.

  • Become a role model for your children and show them that work can be meaningful, important, and something you enjoy.

  • Break the cycle of being stuck in a job that you KNOW isn’t right for you but you don’t know how to get out of.

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 work/life balance, without guilt.

As a mom of two young children who spent nearly two decades in media and ad sales, I intimately understand the demands of the 'daily grind' and the notion of viewing a job merely as a job. I've experienced the climb up the career ladder, feeling confined to a single direction.

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 Professional Moms

CLARITY

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

ACTION

MODULE 4

Building Your Strategic Network

Now that you have a list of potential DREAM careers that encompass your passions and values, it's time to take actionable steps toward your new career. This module focuses on systematically building connections and opportunities to support your transition.  With these in place you will no longer rely solely on job boards, but you will proactively seek out companies and connections that fit what you are looking for.

  • Identify key individuals and organizations for networking so you can created a targeted list of exploration that fits your interests and skills.

  • Develop strategic networking strategies that will allow you to highlight your strengths among peers and leaders (connections are powerful and may hold the key to your next career)

MODULE 5

Initiating Your Passionate Pivot

It’s time to take action toward your dream career!  In this final module, you'll synthesize your newfound clarity, skills, and connections. Craft your personal narrative as a powerful branding tool, receive expert guidance on refining your professional presence, and actively pursue your desired roles.  It’s time for YOU to go after a balanced, fulfilling career, without the guilt!

  • Craft your impressive personal branding story (and BELIEVE it) so that you can confidently pitch yourself.

  • Collaborate with a leadership coach to refine your resume, LinkedIn profile, and interview skills so that you put your best foot forward with each meeting you have.

  • Target specific roles and pursue them with confidence and purpose.

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

Specific Career Direction

Develop a well-defined roadmap for career pivots, pinpointing potential job paths that resonate with your individual ambitions and skill sets, coupled with an action plan for how to get there!

4

Professional Branding and Tools

Craft a compelling personal story based on your skill skill set. Refine your resume, LinkedIn profile, and interview skills with the support of a leadership coach which will will enhance your professional branding and presentation.

5

Heightened Confidence

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

6

Effective Networking Skills

Building a strategic network and developing effective networking strategies will empower participants to create meaningful connections and opportunities in their desired industry or role.

Why this program is different

  • A Coach Who Has Walked In Your Shoes: My recent transition from a long-standing career in media to coaching 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 Ambitious Moms: It's specifically designed for moms who are high achievers but feel stuck post-motherhood, 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:

  • Personalized action plan allowing you to go through these modules in a way that makes the most sense for YOU and your individual pivot goals

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

  • 2x Group Calls Per Month in order to have personalized support and feedback every step of the way

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

  • 4 Individual Coaching Sessions to keep you on track towards your goals.

  • Guest Resume/Interview Expert access so that you will know you are putting your best foot forward on each interview.

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

  • Weekly DM check-ins and access to Dara so that you can have real time feedback and support as you work through the pivot process

  • For anyone who feels stuck and unsure but isn’t ready to commit to a pivot, you can join us for the 3 Month Clarity portion only with the option to extend to Action when you are ready.

  • There are options for both, although the Group option with individual sessions is the main offering. If you would like to do this option individually, we can discuss on your application call.

  • Tuesdays at 12p ET.

  • The program will be customized to each individual person so timing in each will vary based on needs.

  • This group is on-going and has rolling admission. Please reach out to Dara to find out potential start dates.

What Everyone’s Saying..


”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.


“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

““In this program I started by focusing on my life stuff first - getting my time more organized, understanding my values, areas of my life I want to improve, and the blockers I face in my head every day. In this process, I became more open/willing to have casual conversations with people I admire and respect that I worked with in a past life. That has now led me to 3 different career opportunities!

I have already recommended this group to many women who are going through the same thought process I experienced. They feel trapped in their successful careers financially but they are no longer feeling fulfilled, motivated to do their best work, etc.

{Taking that first step towards your pivot} is a hard thing to do but the outcome can be lifechanging!"