99. Career Changes with Career Coach Julia Lynch (of @smarterinasec)

Today, we're talking about career transitions and job searches—and I'm excited to bring on a guest to help us with it: career coach Julia Lynch. Inside the Bright Method, women gain clarity around where their time is going. And once some see it all laid out in front of them, they realize that it's not just a "them" issue, it's that their industry or employer just isn't the right fit for the life they want. That clarity often kicks off the desire to make a job move. To help with that process, I brought on Julia Lynch. Julia is a personal brand strategist and career coach who helps high-powered women make bold career moves by networking smartly and packaging their experience in a way that opens new doors. She's also the woman behind the Instagram handle @smarterinasec and Substack Varsity Reader . In this episode, we cover: The first step you need to take before you even start networking. Why it's your job to create the story about who you are and what you bring to the table—so others can take that story and market you to others. Why you should start networking before you need a job. How some senior-level jobs are shifting into more "fractional" roles—and what that means. What a career coach like Julia really does and how to think about whether working with one makes sense for you. What to ask if you're thinking about hiring a career coach. We also talk about the reality that if you've been heads-down in one industry for a decade or more, it's hard to know what else is out there—and how working with someone who knows the landscape can help you move faster and smarter. Whether you're already thinking about a move or just want to be ready in case you want to make one down the road, I think you'll find this conversation helpful. Julia's website is linked here , and you can set up a free discovery call with her here . You can also find Julia on Instagram at @smarterinasec and on her Substack, Varsity Reader —she's a great follow for both smart career advice and fun recs. Thanks for being here—and here's to making career moves that better align with the life you want. Additional links you might enjoy: 🌿 Free 5-Day Time Management Program Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm. 📱 Follow me on Instagram Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous day-in-the-life calendars from other professional women, and behind-the-scenes looks at how I manage my own time. ✨ The full Bright Method™️ program If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun , check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.