Episode 052: From Computer Programming to Career Mentoring with Toni Patterson

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In this episode, Sara talks with Toni Patterson about her journey from psychology to computer programming to law to career mentoring. Toni not only shares her career change story, but she also gives practical tips for positioning oneself in a new industry, both on LinkedIn and in person, and she talks about how to be happier at work, right here and now, even if you're planning to change fields. Today, Toni is both a lawyer and a career mentor, working in Philadelphia and with clients around the globe. Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara and Toni Discuss:

How Toni found Sara
Toni's parents nudging her toward medicine (despite her interest in law)
Studying premed
Organic chemistry throwing a wrench in her plans
Realizing she'd been living other people's ideals
Switching to psychology
Working in a hospital's children's psych ward
Questioning her way forward again
Leaning toward law but someone telling her she'd be good at computer programming
Getting her certificate as a computer programmer
Working as a programmer at a financial institution
Feeling unfulfilled
Remembering her interest in law
Quitting her job and going back to school full time to get a law degree
Practicing law
Becoming a career coach
How she knows when she feels truly satisfied
What her technology background gave her that other lawyers didn't have
How mindset affects job search
How to position yourself as an "expert" in your new field on LinkedIn
Making the connection with current industry leaders
"Putting your own foot through the door" vs "getting a foot in the door"
Creating more happiness right now, where you are, even if you want a career change
What she'd do differently if she were to go back in time on her career path
What to do if you're stuck in analysis paralysis
Download Toni's free interview-generating resume template: toniapatterson.com
...and more!

Toni's Full Bio: As a career mentor, Toni Patterson works with women striving to attain career fulfillment, without burning themselves out in the process. Toni coaches women to obtain their dream jobs, transition careers, create a career path in their current work environment, overcome mindset blocks to career success, and more. Connect with Toni Patterson: Website: toniapatterson.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareerMentorToni Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/toni-patterson-0a5a74126 Connect with Sara McArdle and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: womenwhowentforit@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.

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