Elizabeth Deegan, Founder

How Can You Turn Career-Change Uncertainty into Opportunity?

Career transitions can evoke a range of emotions, from nervousness to excitement. And they only intensify when combined with other life changes, like sending children off to college or caring for aging parents. Managing multiple transitions simultaneously can feel overwhelming—which is where a career coach can be invaluable. 

Coaching is a collaborative process that helps you think differently, explore new possibilities and get the most out of your life and career. A coach asks thoughtful questions and creates a safe space to reflect, experiment and chart your next steps. When approached intentionally, coaching can help you develop a clear action plan and leave you feeling energized and optimistic about the future.

A simple way to begin is by asking yourself these key questions:

• What skills do I want to develop for my next role?
• What am I looking for in a role that I don’t currently have?
• When have I felt most energized at work, paid or unpaid?
• What aspects of a current or past job did I dislike, and why?
• If I could design a dream job, what would it look like?
• What are my strengths? What am I the go-to person for?

People pursue career changes for many reasons. If you’ve felt stagnant, disengaged or devalued in your current role, or realize something else might align better with your personal values, you could benefit from working with a career coach. Coaching can also help you navigate a new position that requires additional skill development.

We spend a significant portion of our adult lives working. Finding a role that truly fits can be life-changing. Engaged employees experience higher job satisfaction, lower turnover and a stronger sense of purpose. With the right support and self-reflection, career uncertainty can actually become your greatest opportunity for growth.

Elizabeth Deegan is an International Coaching Federation-certified career coach who is passionate about empowering individuals to discover and utilize their innate strengths, allowing them to thrive at work and in life. She brings a collaborative approach and 25 years of experience leading high-performing teams at Pfizer Inc., a Fortune 100 company. 

Awards/Honors:

Arlington Magazine Top Vote Getter, Best Career Coach 2025

Certified Working Genius Workshop Facilitator 

Transitions Quotient Certified Coach