Judy left an executive role in the not-for-profit sector to become a mission-driven entrepreneur. She and her co-founder of EvolveMe built a gap-filling, job search program for women in midlife.

Listen in to hear these keys to search that apply to everyone:

1. Ditch the career ladder and the “shoulds.” Your first step is about checking in with you. Check out their free SWOT** tool in the show notes.

**Strengths, Wishes, Opportunities and Truths

2. Don’t go it alone. Judy shares the power of community. Job seekers from a variety of industries and experience gain confidence faster and see new paths when they are on the search together.

3. A compelling “elevator pitch” is about your future, the impact you want to have, and your values.

4. Defining and managing your personal brand puts you in the drivers seat. This articulation helps your network make the best connections for you.

5. Try it on. Strategic volunteering (even one day) or project-based work will give you the exposure to the not-for-profit sector you need to see if it’s a right match for you at this moment.

For women in midlife, this is a can’t miss episode. Judy shares most common stumbling blocks and how to clear them. (Hint: growth mindset, self-reflection, career reframing, it’s not too late). She noticed that women tend to focus on doing a great job in their current role and neglect to think about their career.

If you don’t know where to begin or are feeling rudderless, this episode is for you. Judy distills the job search and will help you move your bias toward action.

Show Notes:

EvolveMe Website

EvolveMe SWOT resource

EvolveMe's Reinvention Collective training

Schedule your EvolveMe complimentary 1:1 call here

About the Guest:

Judy Schoenberg is co-founder of Evolve Me where she works with groups of women in midlife looking to relaunch, reinvent or level up their careers. She also works with companies invested in building and sustaining top female talent.

She honed her skills at national organizations like Girl Scouts of the USA and the Ms. Foundation for Women as well as locally at Pace University’s women’s leadership initiative and has also worked for community-based and start-up ventures. Her work has been featured at the White House, MAKERS, npr.com, Forbes.com, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post.

Additionally, she brings her background as a wellness coach to promote an integrated approach for women exploring meaning and work. She holds leadership roles at several nonprofit educational institutions and a Master's of Education in human development and psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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