Career Change for Women | Career Coaching, Career Path · Brittany Cates | Career Coach, UX Designer, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur

From Layoff to $20K Clients: How Emily Hawkins Turned a Career Crisis into Coaching Success

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Emily stared at an empty cube after a layoff, haunted by thoughts of a colleague's sudden departure and uncertain future.
Emily Hawkins shares her journey from a corporate layoff to building a successful coaching business, highlighting key moments like witnessing a colleague's dismissal, taking a leap into entrepreneurship, and pivoting to high-value services. She offers insights on mindset shifts, self-worth, and the importance of slowing down to recognize opportunities.

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A reflective career change conversation about slowing down, self trust, and sustainable growth.

The episode treats slowing down as a practical habit, not a slogan. Emily Hawkins comes across as a coach who helps small business owners simplify process, manage time, and build toward sustainable growth.

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If you want a calm nudge to see career change as possibility, start here.

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