It’s time to embrace the career pivot

Switching jobs—as well as changing industries—can be scary. But both are a natural part of many peoples’ career trajectories, and might offer you the refresh you need.

Contributor Judith Humphrey has had a number of jobs over the course of her professional life. After studying music in school, she taught English in Toronto before pivoting to the business world. There she crafted speeches for executives—first at major companies, and later at her own leadership communications firm.