Join us for our second W.I.L.D. Women In Leadership Development peer networking event of 2025!

Planning & Navigating Career Transitions: Pause · Plan · Pivot

with Alicia Hummel, Director of Business Development at trueU

Event Description

Career changes aren’t detours—they’re how we grow our impact. In this energizing, practical session, Alicia Hummel leads career-focused women through a people-first approach to transitions—whether you’re leveling up in your current role or exploring a new lane. You’ll connect your next move to your WHY, so decisions feel aligned, confident, and sustainable.

Why Attend (especially for women)

Women often carry big goals and big loads—leading teams, managing home life, mentoring others—while juggling expectations that can blur our boundaries and our voice. This session gives you tools to:

Articulate your WHY so your choices serve your purpose, not just your calendar.
Set healthy boundaries (what you will and won’t do) and practice the power of “no to say a bigger yes.”
Build resilience muscles—optimism, “fail forward,” and reframing setbacks as life lessons.
Ask for support, advocate for yourself, and move from “I should” to “I choose.”

You’ll leave with clarity, language you can use, and a simple plan you can put to work immediately.

What You’ll Learn

How to map your skills, values, and aspirations—and write a clear WHY statement that guides your next step.
Practical strategies for navigating uncertainty and risk with confidence.
How to leverage onboarding, networking, mentorship & sponsorship during transitions.
Ways to evaluate opportunities (inside or outside your org) so you grow—not just change.

Session Framework: Pause · Plan · Pivot

Pause
Identify your gifts and strengths (what energizes vs. drains you). Reflect on purpose and story: What’s your story? What’s in your dash? Shift your mindset toward optimism and failing forward—turning negatives into lessons.

Plan
Build your personal Resilience SOS (self-care, supports, and boundaries). Practice “say no to say yes” to protect focus and well-being. Outline a simple 30/60/90 transition plan with micro-actions.

Pivot
Tell your story with clarity and ask for help. Be proactive—small steps, quick feedback, iterate. Rebound after misses—take the next shot—anchored in your unique purpose.

About Alicia Hummel

Alicia is the Director of Business Development at trueU, partnering with organizations to integrate people strategy with mission. She focuses on leadership development, engagement, and building resilient workplace cultures. Alicia holds a B.S. in Education from Ball State University, lives in Plainfield, IN with her family, and is committed to mentorship and positive community impact.

Who Should Attend

Career-focused women considering a change—new role, new org, new industry—or those who want to prepare for change, grow leadership capacity, and amplify their impact.

Come ready to reflect, refine, and rewrite what’s next—on purpose.

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