I want to share a powerful story with you today—one that highlights why waiting until you have to make a career move is one of the biggest mistakes mid-career professionals make.
Meet Brad.
Brad knew he needed to make a move.
He felt unsupported in his role and wasn’t seeing the growth he wanted.
Instead of waiting for things to get worse, he made a smart decision: he got ahead of it.
We worked together to revamp his resume and LinkedIn profile, refine his positioning, and create a job search strategy before he was officially in the market.
And then—his entire department was laid off.
But unlike many of his colleagues who were left scrambling, Brad was ready.
He had already built a strong personal brand, had his resume and LinkedIn profile dialed in, and was leveraging his network in a way that actually moved the needle.
The result?
👉 He landed a Senior Principal Program Management role at Oracle in a space he loves, without months of uncertainty or panic.
Brad’s biggest takeaways from his experience?
“Updating my resume, optimizing my LinkedIn, and being proactive with my network were the biggest game-changers. When layoffs happened, I wasn’t scrambling—I was ready to take action.”
Here’s the thing—you don’t want to wait until you’re forced to make a move.
Because by then, the best opportunities may already be gone.
The market is competitive, and companies are making strategic hires.
The professionals who stand out?
They’re the ones who decide to take action early.
If you know deep down that you’re not in the right role (or even if you’re feeling a little uncertain about the future), let’s talk.
Because the best career moves aren’t made in panic mode.
They’re made with confidence, strategy and a proven process.
P.S.: for Brad’s full story, check out the video on my YouTube channel here.