Hey Reader,
Last night, I joined a group of folks going through career transitions. I was asked to speak to them about adjacent skills, but instead we dove in and did some deep work.
One participant had just earned their master’s degree and was finally ready to pursue the role they’d been dreaming about. However, after years of running their own business, they were unsure how to position themselves in a corporate HR role. Midway through the session, they saw it clearly. After the meeting, they sent me a message on LinkedIn expressing their gratitude for helping them connect the dots between subtle, transferable skills in a different role. WOW!!
Another participant, deep in the middle of a career pivot, had a breakthrough moment when they realized they had been discounting their own experience. Not because it didn’t matter, but because they hadn't connected it to where they wanted to go. With one shift in perspective, they started speaking truth to their adjacent skills with confidence.
These were just two of the stories that emerged during the session I led on navigating career change through adjacent skills. We didn’t talk about scrapping resumes or starting over. We talked about reframing. Refocusing. Finding the throughline between what you’ve done and what’s next.
At the heart of the session was a simple but powerful three-sentence structure to communicate your career story:
- Here’s what I’ve done
- Here’s what I’m great at
- Here’s where I’m headed and why
For many, this framework was the moment of clarity. It gave them language, and more importantly, ownership. Because shifting careers isn’t just about gaining new skills, it’s often about rediscovering the value of the ones you already have.
If you’ve been feeling like your next move is out of reach, take a second look at the experiences you’re bringing with you. Your next chapter might be built on the strengths you've already been using.
And sometimes, all it takes is a better way to talk about them.
If you are in transition, I highly recommend joining the ultra-supportive and helpful Middle Tennessee SHRM Career Transition Group. This is a free group that meets every other week. You don't need to be a member to join. They will offer you a free six-month membership while you are searching for your next role.
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A Little Bit About Regina
I'm Regina Taute (say Howdy Taute and you've pronounced it right) a seasoned talent leader with experience in leadership and organizational development. I started Collective Growth Coaching and Consulting to partner with organizations to develop wildly practical and effective talent strategies. As a credentialed coach and certified in MBTI and Hogan assessments, my passion lies in unlocking potential and driving sustainable growth by helping individuals and teams thrive in today’s evolving business world.
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