How Kadine Went From 19 Years in Corporate to Purpose-Driven Coaching

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In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White sits down with Kadine Cooper, who left a 19-year career in HR and talent management to build a fulfilling coaching business rooted in purpose, service, and personal alignment.

Kadine shares what pushed her to walk away from the traditional corporate path in 2019 and how career tools like the Sparketype® assessment helped her reconnect with what truly energizes her. As a Nurturer and Maker, she realized she was thriving when supporting others and creating solutions, but drained by roles that lacked emotional depth or impact.

They unpack what it really means to lead with authenticity, how to build a service-driven career, and what holds many high-performing women back from pursuing the career change they secretly want.

If you’re navigating a midlife career pivot, considering life after corporate, or craving more meaningful work, this episode will give you real tools, inspiration, and clarity to help you move forward.

🎯 You’ll Learn:

• How to make a bold career transition without starting over
• The difference between success and actual career fulfillment
• How Sparketype helps avoid burnout and align with your core strengths
• The mindset needed to shift from stability to purpose-driven risk
• Why more women are leaving corporate to build coaching businesses
• How to create a career that reflects your personal values and energy
• The power of authentic leadership in and outside of traditional workspaces

📍 Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:25 Professional Journey Overview

01:12 Discovering the Sparketype

01:43 Embracing the Nurturer Role

03:37 The Career transition to Coaching

04:25 Aligning Career with Values

06:09 Career Challenges and Realizations

10:10 Empowerment and Self-Leadership

13:44 Overcoming Self-Doubt

14:03 Boundaries and Communication

14:37 Sparketype and Anti-Sparketype

15:08 The Maker: Managing Energy Drains

16:25 Service-Driven vs. Process-Driven Work

17:59 Navigating HR and Purpose

21:15 Career Advice: Taking a Chance on Yourself

23:23 Empowering Women: The Next Chapter

26:06 Conclusion and Where to Find More

Ready to stop settling and start designing a career aligned with your mission and strengths? Book your free career clarity consultation now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

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