At age 53, Sue Heltzel made a major career change that took her 1,000 miles away from home and into a new profession she knew nothing about. A successful car saleswoman for 10+ years in South Dakota, Sue left the comfort of her secure job and surroundings to join her two sons as co-owner of a remodeling company – Putting on the Fix. Read Full Story

In November I was interviewed by Chicke Fitzgerald on Transition Solutionz blog talk radio.  I discussed identifying your personal brand, playing to your strengths and the power of networking in the job search process. Check out the archived interview online http://www.blogtalkradio.com/resumelive/2009/11/10/transition-solutionz-series

Transition Solutionz has a theory. They believe that being in career transition is not a “lesser state of being”.  In fact, they love the term “on sabbatical”. This show is for those that are unemployed, under-employed, self-employed and needing encouragement and those that may still be employed but looking for a change. It is time to reinvent yourself, to toot your own horn and to learn to focus on what you love and how to leave your legacy. Truly, the money will follow. I applaud Transition Solutionz for their empowered approach to career transition!