What I Told a Client With 2 Graduate Degrees + 20 Years of Experience

What I Told a Client With 2 Graduate Degrees + 20 Years of Experience

June 23, 2025 by Katie Travis |Leave a Comment

Recently, I was working with a client who had two impressive graduate degrees and over 20 years of experience.

Her question?
“How do I pivot into a new career field when everything I’ve done feels so specific?”

Here’s what I told her (and what I’ll tell you, too):

👉 Transferable skills are where it’s at.

Your expertise doesn’t vanish just because you’re switching industries.
In fact, your ability to lead, problem-solve, adapt, and communicate—those are universal assets.

Think about it:

• Managed a team? That’s leadership.

• Created systems to streamline work? That’s operations.

• Presented to stakeholders? That’s communication and influence.

• Solved complex challenges? That’s critical thinking.

What you call it might change.
But what you bring to the table? It’s rock solid.

A successful pivot starts by shifting the narrative—not the value.

We’re not reinventing you.
We’re rebranding you.
And we’re putting a spotlight on the skills that make you not just qualified—but uniquely valuable.

So, if you’re dreaming of a new field but feel boxed in by your past?

Let’s break the box.

P.S. If you're ready to explore a pivot of your own, let’s talk. Your next chapter doesn’t have to match the last one—it just has to excite you. 💡