Career Pivot Playbook
Your Career Doesn’t Have to Look Like It Always Has
You’ve built a career, taken a pause, or followed the path that made sense at the time—but now, something feels off. You’ve changed, and your next chapter should reflect that.
Career Pivot Playbook is for ambitious moms ready to find a fulfilling, flexible career that fits who they are today.
Whether you're pivoting from burnout, returning to work after a pause, or simply craving more purpose, this program helps you gain clarity, rebuild confidence, and take actionable steps toward a career (and life) that actually works for you.
This is for you if you have:
Spent years climbing a career ladder that no longer feels aligned
Want something more fulfilling but don’t know what “more” looks like
Taken a career break and are unsure how to re-enter in a way that feels exciting and true to who you are now
Crave work that energizes you (not just work that pays well)
Feel afraid to leave your comfort zone—but even more afraid to stay stuck
Realized it’s time to redefine success on your own terms
Here’s what you’ll get when you enroll:
✔️ Two monthly group coaching calls
✔️ Weekly touchpoints and office hours for accountability
✔️ A private Slack group for day-to-day support
✔️ Guided modules and reflection tools
✔️ A community of like-minded women on the same path.
✔️ Four private coaching sessions with Dara* (VIP ONLY)
✔️ “Coach in your pocket” on-going slack support with Dara* (VIP ONLY)
Why this program is different
A Coach Who Has Walked In Your Shoes: I made my own pivot from a successful career in media to becoming a career clarity coach while navigating motherhood and uncertainty. I know firsthand how overwhelming this can feel, and I bring that lived experience into every session. You won’t get generic advice. You’ll get real, empathetic guidance from someone who’s been in your shoes.
Created for Ambitious Moms: This program is built specifically for moms who have achieved a lot but now feel stuck. Maybe you’re unsure what you want next. Maybe you’re scared to make a change. Maybe you just know your current path no longer fits. This program gives you the space, tools, and support to figure it out.
You’re Not Doing This Alone: Here’s what most programs miss: the power of community. Inside the Career Pivot Playbook, you’re surrounded by like-minded women who are navigating the same questions, doubts, and decisions. The community is a safe, honest, and encouraging space where you’re supported and seen at every step.
Holistic Approach: We don’t just focus on your resume. We focus on you. The program blends personal development, mindset work, and career exploration so you can build a life and career that actually align with who you are today, not who you were before kids.
Built Around Self-Discovery: You’ll get clear on what truly matters to you: your values, your passions, your strengths. Then you’ll use that clarity to shape your next chapter. This isn’t about going back to what you did before. It’s about discovering what lights you up now.
Concrete Strategies and Tools: You’ll walk away with tangible tools like clarity exercises, networking strategies, career mapping templates, and expert support to turn insight into action. We combine reflection with implementation so you can move forward with confidence.
Designed with Balance in Mind: You shouldn’t have to choose between your ambition and your family. This program helps you create a fulfilling career while staying present at home. It’s about redefining success in a way that works for you.
The Transformation
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The Transformation *
2. Heightened Confidence
Silence self-doubt and build a resilient mindset that supports bold, aligned career moves.
4. Improved Work-Life Balance
Design a career that reflects your values and passions—so you feel fulfilled at work and present at home.
3. Specific Career Direction
Identify new career paths that match your strengths and goals, and leave with a concrete, actionable plan to get there.
1. Clarity and Self-Discovery
Reconnect with who you are today—your values, skills, and aspirations—to guide your next chapter with purpose.
5. Effective Networking Skills
Learn how to build authentic connections and leverage your network in a way that feels natural and aligned.
6. Supportive Community
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Be surrounded by like-minded moms who are redefining success alongside you—and cheering you on the whole way.
8. Momentum and Accountability
With consistent support and structure, you’ll take real steps forward—and stick with them.
7. Tools to Navigate Fear and Guilt
Learn mindset shifts and practical tools to move past guilt, fear, or perfectionism that’s been keeping you stuck.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE FALL COHORT?
Hi, I’m Dara
After nearly 20 years in media and navigating my own career pivot as a mom, I know how overwhelming change can feel. Executive Edit was born out of that experience, to guide other ambitious women toward clarity, confidence, and a career that finally feels like theirs.
Any Questions?
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The next co-hort will launch in October.
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Tuesday 12p ET. Office hours will vary.
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Once you apply, we will set up a call and make sure it’s a mutual fit and that you will be able to reach your specific goals in this program.
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There is a VIP option which includes individual sessions as well as slack coaching and support. If you are interested in a la carte, you can also purchase individual sessions as an add-on.
What Everyone’s Saying..
“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 aware of how important it was for me to reconnect with the people I admired and respected that I worked with in a past life. This increase in connectivity led me to 3 exciting and diversified career opportunities in a short period of time!
Through the power of the course’s exercises (the values one was hugely helpful to me), I was able to effectively navigate, prep and negotiate for all 3 opportunities to fit within my desired life plan. I still have to pinch myself to believe that I landed my dream job at Pinterest AND the opportunity to consult in areas of business and clients I am most passionate about. I truly could not have manifested this reality without the tremendous support from Dara.
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!"
-Caitlin
“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
Totally worth it!
I wanted to HIGHLY recommend Dara Astmann as a career coach. She has been so skilled at helping me cut through my nonsense, figure out what was holding me back, and giving me clear and actionable steps to take to move forward and achieve my goals. She understands the challenges of being a working mom, and her thoughtful guidance and perspective are truly on point. I really credit her SO much with getting me to (finally) take the actions to get here.
Amy M.
“I would recommend working with Dara to any mother at any stage in her career journey.
When I started working with Dara I had just been part of a mass layoff at my company, and knew that if I was ever going to find what I’m truly passionate about, this was the time. Not only does she ask the hard questions to help you rewire your brain for success, she also holds you accountable for taking action so you actually reach your goals! I landed my first client by the end of our sessions, and was able to craft an entire framework for my future business. Dara helped me to stop giving up on myself, and for that, I am eternally grateful!”
-Amanda R.