Career changes are a natural and often necessary part of professional growth. For UC Davis and UC Davis Health staff, these transitions can feel overwhelming, uncertain, or even isolating. This interactive session offers adaptable strategies, research-based tools, and authentic stories from colleagues across departments, backgrounds, and job functions to help you confidently navigate a career pivot within the university system. Whether you’re considering exploring a new department, shifting your focus, or stepping into a new role entirely, this workshop will help you reflect, plan, and act with intention. You’ll hear directly from UC Davis colleagues who have made successful transitions and learn how they leveraged their strengths, clarified their values, and persisted through the ups and downs of change.
Speakers:
Elizabeth Sturdy, Organizational Development Strategist, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Jeff Heiser, Senior Trainer & Strengths Coach, Staff Coaching and Professional Development, Student Affairs
Lisa Laughter, Senior Career Coach, Learning & Organizational Development, Human Resources
Kimberly Evans, Staffing Coordinator, Student Housing & Dining Services
