Pivoting can feel like failure.It can feel like quitting, like starting over, like admitting you got it wrong.In this solo episode, Kelly unpacks what it really means to pivot and why it’s often the most aligned and courageous move you can make in your career.From changing majors at University of Notre Dame, to earning her MBA, to shifting from advertising into brand marketing at Frito-Lay, to founding Career Slay, Kelly shares the defining pivots that shaped her professional path.If you’re standing at a crossroads wondering whether you’re quitting or evolving, this episode is your reminder:Pivoting is not failure. It’s getting back into alignment.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to recognize when something in your career is out of alignmentWhy gathering real-world data points reduces fearHow curiosity accelerates professional growthThe truth about self-limiting beliefsWhy you’re never actually starting from zeroHow to test a pivot through micro-experimentsWhy minimizing regret is a better compass than avoiding riskChapters / Timestamps00:00 – Introduction00:23 – Why pivoting feels uncomfortable01:15 – My first pivot: Leaving architecture02:45 – Recognizing misalignment03:30 – Gathering data points04:40 – Switching majors and entering marketing05:04 – Stretching beyond your comfort zone06:10 – MBA challenges and confidence growth06:45 – Pivot into brand marketing at Frito-Lay07:20 – The biggest pivot: Founding Career Slay08:15 – You’re not starting from zero09:20 – Micro-experiments and testing your pivot09:53 – The regret minimization framework10:45 – Final encouragementQuotes Worth Repeating“Pivoting is not failure. Pivoting is getting back into alignment.”“You are not behind. You are not flaky. You are responding to growth.”“You’re not starting from zero. You’re starting from experience.”Resources MentionedJeff Bezos – The Regret Minimization FrameworkTopics Discussedcareer pivots, professional growth, leadership development, entrepreneurship, transferable skills, self-limiting beliefs, MBA journey, brand marketing, alignment, personal reinvention, minimizing regret, Career Slay PodcastEnjoying the show?Please consider subscribing, leaving a rating, and sharing to help us #slaythefearincareer. And if you're looking for one-on-one career coaching, connect with Kelly:Website: careerslay.comLinkedIn: Kelly Poquiz BurkeInstagram: @careerslay