In this episode of Career Conversations with Ola, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Tayo Badejo as she unpacks what it really takes to reinvent your career, without throwing away everything you’ve already built.
Tayo shares her journey from early career uncertainty to confidently transitioning from accounting into HR and agile project management. She opens up about finding her “why,” embracing change, stepping into confidence, and building a career rooted in storytelling, soft skills, and self-leadership.
Whether you're pivoting industries, re-entering the workforce, or just feeling the need to evolve, this conversation will remind you: you’re not starting from scratch, you’re starting from experience.
🔑 What You'll Learn:
Why starting over doesn’t mean starting from zero
How to build confidence through action
The power of soft skills in today’s job market
How to use storytelling to articulate your value
Why you don’t need permission to take the next step
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcwB_QLnp76KNYKH_l81ZhPAfcBRHKVYJ&si=VWHgftARTA6ayrqT
🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/career-conversations-with-ola/id1792185014
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1h9tlWvM22GeEKgfQdjMvl
💼 Connect with Tayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayobadejo/
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