The Career Shift That Changed Everything After 40+ Years in HR
- Author
- Theresa White
- Published
- Thu 12 Jun 2025
- Episode Link
- https://career-clarity-unlocked.captivate.fm/episode/episode-51
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In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White sits down live in Cancun with Aileen Edwards, a former CHRO turned executive leadership coach, for a raw, empowering conversation about career evolution, equity, and stepping into your next chapter with purpose.
With 40+ years in HR, Aileen shares her personal Sparketype insights (she’s a Sage), her journey into DEI leadership, and the pivotal moment she knew it was time to walk away from corporate and walk toward her mission. Whether you’re a woman of color navigating workplace bias or a mid-career professional craving more impact, this episode is filled with clarity, truth bombs, and next steps.
You’ll learn:
- What it really takes to move from HR to executive coaching
- Why DEI work still matters, even when companies pull back
- How to use Sparketype results to guide a leadership pivot
- Why your voice is your strategy and how to use it
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to Career Clarity Unlocked
00:53 Special episode intro – live from Cancun
01:28 Meet Aileen: CHRO turned executive coach
02:50 Career pivots and starting a coaching business
04:21 Sparketype breakdown: The Sage and Advisor
10:45 What fuels long-term DEI work
14:31 Why companies still need true DEI believers
17:28 Owning your voice as a leader
22:04 Coaching as a new mission
24:44 Lifting up women in leadership
27:55 Final takeaways + how to connect
Free career resources:
- Impact-Driven Job Guide
- 12 Days of Career Goals
- Transferable Skills Guide
- Free Career Change Masterclass
Career coaching & services:
Connect with Career Coach Theresa White
Connect with Aileen Edwards
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