Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

Less Stress, Happier Family: Surprising Results From Career Transition

Mar 31, 2025

Sherry Tome, a former business analyst turned product owner, shares how her career transition transformed her wellbeing and family life. She discusses escaping morning dread and emphasizes the ripple effects of finding fulfilling work. The conversation touches on aligning personal strengths with career goals and the emotional challenges of change. Sherry also highlights practical steps for anyone considering a similar path, showcasing how meaningful work can enhance happiness beyond just a paycheck.

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Quick takeaways

Intentional career changes significantly enhance work satisfaction, leading to improved personal relationships and overall life quality.

Understanding and leveraging personal strengths is essential for a successful career transition and sustained job happiness.

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Transformation through Career Change

Making an intentional career change can lead to profound personal transformations that extend beyond job titles and salaries. This change impacts not only work satisfaction but also personal relationships, resulting in improved communication with loved ones and a greater sense of peace in daily life. For instance, one individual shared that their newfound happiness allowed them to engage fully with their family instead of being distracted by work stress. Such transformations exemplify that the true reward of a career change may lie in the overall quality of life rather than just professional advancement.

Intro

3min

Navigating Career Growth Through Thoughtful Decision-Making

3min

Navigating Career Transitions

18min

Empowering Others Through Yoga and Career Transition Insights

2min

Navigating Career Transitions

4min

Embracing Growth Through Career Challenges

5min

Do you feel like work stress is stealing your best self from your family? Cheri's story reveals how career change freed her from morning dread and gave her mental space for what truly matters. Learn the surprising ripple effects of intentional career change and why finding work that fits will improve every aspect of your life – not just your 9-to-5.

What you’ll learn

Why finding work that fits boosts your entire life quality, not just your 9-to-5 satisfaction
How career stress spillover affects your family relationships (and what to do about it)
The powerful connection between your strengths and your overall happiness
Practical steps to begin your own intentional career transformation

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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