This Working Life Reinvent your career in 2026 with Dorie Clark
Jan 25, 2026
Dorie Clark, bestselling author and executive education professor known for career reinvention, offers practical ways to pivot. She breaks down big versus small reinventions. She explains mapping strengths to market demand, testing ideas with low-risk experiments, and crafting a clear relaunch narrative. She also suggests getting feedback, embracing uncertainty, and showing learning publicly.
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Reinvention Is Regular, Not Just Radical
- Reinvention is often necessary because life rarely follows plans and external shocks force pivots.
- Dorie Clark distinguishes big, rare shifts from small, regular "reinvention muscle" adjustments to stay nimble.
Start With A Personal Venn Diagram
- Clarify what interests you and what you're good at to create a Venn diagram of viable options.
- Then check market demand to ensure other people will pay for that combination.
List Transferable Skills First
- Recognize and inventory your transferable skills rather than assuming your current title confines you.
- Reframe skills like persuasion or attention to detail toward roles such as communications or sales.
