Episode 14: Who Are You Beyond Your Job? – Leadership Insights with Nancy Bonamy

“It’s not about your next job—it’s about where you want to be in five years.” 🌟

In this episode, I sit down with Nancy Bonamy, a career transitions coach with deep experience in the humanitarian sector—and someone who understands how closely tied our identity can be to our work. From the ICRC to expat life to building her own coaching practice, Nancy brings clarity and compassion to the often messy, non-linear process of career change and re-evaluating who we are when our roles shift.

Whether you’re facing job cuts, burnout, or simply sensing a shift, Nancy shares practical advice for taking back control—because, as she puts it: you can’t outsource your career.

💡 Tune in to discover:
✔️ Why clarity starts with where you want to be—not just what job to take next
✔️ What UN and INGO professionals should consider when moving into the private sector
✔️ How to highlight “invisible experience” (like parenting or volunteer work) as transferable skills
✔️ Why you need to own your story—and how to talk about transitions with confidence in interviews
✔️ How job transitions often raise deeper questions of identity—and how to navigate them

🌟 Plus: We explore a sailing metaphor for transitions—what it means to be caught in a storm, how to find your compass, and why having a north star matters. If you’re feeling lost at sea, this conversation will help you start navigating forward.

If you’ve ever questioned your next move or wondered whether you “deserve” to go for something more—this one’s for you.

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