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Redirecting.work

The Redirecting research includes stories from colleagues in HR Tech, Future of Work, People Analytics and more. Their stories reflect many kinds of redirection: from career pivoters and retirees to entrepreneurs, founders, AI innovators, whiskey makers, and wanderers. I hope you'll find yourself in one or more of these stories.

Each story explores:

What did they pivot from?
How did they navigate the transition?
What are they doing now?
What advice do they offer others?

Browse chronologically, or use the filters below to explore people like you and those with themes of interest (coming soon).

Stela Lupushor

Embracing Change and Humanizing Work

Ben Waber

From People Analytics to Transforming Corporate Governance

Aaron Rodriguez

Embracing Radical Change for Personal Fulfillment

Richard Rosenow

Crafting a Thoughtful Career Pivot

Scott Burton

"Rewiring and Refiring" for a Better Life

Paul Rubenstein

From Consulting to the C-Suite--A Journey of Intuition and Impact

Lisa Atkins

From Corporate Stagnation to Consulting Success

Katherine Jones

The Art of Staying Active and Embracing New Challenges

Bill Kutik

A Legacy of Influence and a New Chapter of Service

Christy Marble

From Executive Leadership to Embracing Life's Second Act

Hallie Bregman

A Journey from Academia to People Analytics Entrepreneur

Dennis Howlett

New Chapter: From Tech Fray to Purpose-Driven Living

Joanna Bloor

Redefining Potential, Power, and Leadership

Melissa Arronte

A Transformative Career Pivot from People Analytics to Customer Analytics

Naomi Bloom

A Journey of Purpose, Resilience, and Living Fully

Mike Pino

Solving Problems, Embracing Change, and Finding Wisdom in Transitions

Maeve Hassett

Search for Quiet Led to Teaching Buddhism and Community Listening

Picture of Bob Johansen used in his redirecting.work pivot story

Bob Johansen

A Future-focused Pivot

Rebekah Jackson

Redefining Retirement -- at 50!

Elzet Blaauw

A Squiggly Path to Leadership: A Journey of Pivots and Possibilities

Joe Hartley

From Tech Executive to Pastor—A Pivot Anchored in Faith

Lars Schmidt

Embedding for Impact: A Talent Leader's Journey from Solo Practice to Global Scale

Andrew Spence

Designing the Future : A Shift from HR Transformation to Workforce Futurist

Photo of Sue Van Klink and Lisa Hartley both interviewed for a single pivot story

Sue Van Klink and Lisa Hartley

Redirecting Together: The Power of Trust & Collaboration

Grace Leung

Building a Digital Future with Curiosity and Courage

Lexy Martin

Redirecting at 80: My Latest Pivot Adventure

Frank Scavo

Beyond the Three G's: A Reset Rooted in Reflection, Faith, and Collaboration

Mercedes Sullivan

From Head to Heart: Rediscovering Self in the Shift from a Big to Small Organization

Dave Millner

A Thoughtful Retirement with an Enduring Legacy

Dirk Petersen

Never Search Alone: How He's Shaping His Next Chapter

Suzie Genevieve

Everyone's "Mary Poppins"

Thera Martens

Trusting the Pause

Jacqueline Kuhn

An Angelic Pivot from HR Tech to Higher Purpose

Shannon Anderson-Finch

Holding It Lightly: Experiments in Coaching, Consulting, and Freedom

Thea Sullivan

Laid Off, Rehired, Reimagining the Next Pivot: A Career in Transition

David Edwards

You Can Go Your Own Way, But Don’t Go Alone

Alexis Fink

Leaving the Corporate Job, Keeping the Mission

Brenda Reid

Remote by Design, Leadership by Choice

David Fineman

Still Pivoting, Still Contributing

Alexandra Zea

When the Advisor Steps into the Arena

Melanie Lougee

Taking One More Big Swing

Jess Von Bank

Designing More Human Work in the Age of AI

Smadar Tadmor

From Trusted Consultant to Human-Centered AI Entrepreneur

Cole Napper

Experimenting His Way into the Future

Lois Melbourne

Retirement Is Like Kindergarten

Ed Frauenheim

Redefining Masculinity for Modern Leadership

Lydia Wu

A Journey to Embodying Innovation

Heidi Spirgi

Navigating Career Pivots with Purpose and Joy

Serena Huang

Journey from Corporate Leader to Inspirational Entrepreneur

Amy Wilson

Redefining Success on Her Own Terms

Marc Coleman

Transforming the HR Tech Landscape Through Vision and Resilience

Portrait of Randy Saari featured in a Redirecting.work career pivot story.

Randy Saari

Retirement and the Pursuit of Health, Happiness, and Freedom

David Gabriel

From Corporate Hustle to Rural Life and Coaching

Fanni Kadocsa

Revolutionizing People Analytics with Heart and Vision

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Bryan Clapper

From Silicon Valley to Sipping Gin—A Journey of Reinvention

Al Adamsen

From Maximizing “Time with Kids” to Maximizing Social Impact

Meg Bear

Resetting for Impact: A Journey Through Sabbatical to Future Leadership

Larry Dunivan

A Journey of Leadership, Freedom, and Fun

Kimberli Jetter

Rising through the Darkness by Building Networks of Love and Light

Michael Lopez

Embracing Change: Journey to Authentic Leadership

Martha Bird

Navigating the Pivot to a Meaningful Retirement

Liz Jurcik

A Journey to Self-Preservation and Purpose

Reena Miglani

From Corporate Sales to Culinary Trailblazer

Michael Grimm

A Quiet Pivot from Tech Founder to Different Work -- Pickleball

John Sumser

A Life of Continuous Pivots
From Analyst to Employee and Perhaps Back?

Marilyn Pearson-Hendricks

The Marina Model - A New Way to Work and Lead

Lysa Schulte

The Courage to Care - Pivot to Purpose

Adam Treitler

Curiosity is My Compass

Stacia Sherman Garr

A Research Career Reimagined Through Collaboration

Isabel Sapriel

Building Good Work through Mindful Redirection

Elaine Benfield

Finding Her Voice Through Reinvention

Gretchen Alarcon

Resetting with Purpose and Patience

Joe Sprangel

From Manufacturing Floors to Humanist Thought Leadership

Joe Almodovar

Retiring on His Own Terms

Steve Blechman

From Career Pivots to Retirement by Design

Chris Havrilla

Turning AI Alchemy into Trusted Advisory

Greg Newman

It's All About Trust

Nelson Spencer

Doing the Thing: An AI-Powered Portfolio Career

Dorothy Dalton

From HR to Global Advocate: Dorothy’s Long Game Against Bias, Power, and Control

Michelle Halket

Redefining "Enough" Through a Company of One

Gretchen Alarcon

Resetting with Intention and Landing the Right Role

Robert Baker

Choosing Impact: Pivot from Corporate Leader to Independent Allyship Advocate

David Holstein

A Tech Consulting Pivot Toward Higher Education and the Impact Sector

Marilyn Pearson-Hendricks

From Advisor to Builder: Stepping Into the Arena

Sarah White

Forced Pivot, Chosen Future

Tobin Trevarthen

Reimaging the Story While Still Living It

Diana Place

Extraordinary Ordinary Women and the Moments That Redirect Their Lives

Krista Cavanaugh

Choosing Joy as a Compass

Tomeka Hill-Thomas

Stepping Into the Work She Was Meant to Lead

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