When and How To Make Lateral Career Moves: Career Coach Explains

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Careers Unchecked with Talent Career Coaching

Talent Career Coaching

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Welcome to Careers Unchecked, the podcast that breaks free from conventional career advice to help you create a professional path that truly resonates with who you are. Hosted by Brandi Oldham—career coach, interior designer, and iced coffee enthusiast—this show offers honest conversations about navigating career transitions, maintaining balance, and building a fulfilling professional life that energizes rather than depletes you. Learn more about Brandi and our coaches: www.talentcareercoaching.com

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When and How To Make Lateral Career Moves: Career Coach Explains

Careers Unchecked with Talent Career Coaching

10 minutes 28 seconds

5 days ago

When and How To Make Lateral Career Moves: Career Coach Explains

"If I'm not moving up, I must be doing something wrong."Sound familiar? That voice in your head isn't telling you the truth.In this episode of Careers Unchecked, Portland career coach Brandi Oldham breaks down exactly when a lateral move is actually your smartest career strategy—and how to know if you're making a strategic choice or just stalling out.What You'll Learn:✅ The 4 scenarios when a lateral move makes perfect sense (even when everyone tells you you're crazy)✅ How to spot the difference between a strategic lateral move vs. a dead-end sideways step✅ The 3 things every smart lateral move has in common (new skills, expanded network, business acumen)✅ Real client stories: How Sarah got promoted 6 months after a "sideways" move & how David leveraged a lateral shift into executive visibility✅ How to communicate a lateral move to your manager without it sounding like you're running away✅ When to make a lateral move externally (and how to know it's worth leaving your company)✅ The exact 4-step action plan to audit your current role and explore internal opportunitiesABOUT YOUR HOST:Brandi Oldham is the founder of Talent Career Coaching with over 10 years of experience in HR, hiring, and team management. As a first-generation professional who sent over 250 job applications before finding her path, she now helps high-achievers navigate career crossroads, break through ceilings, and build careers that actually fit their lives.READY TO WORK TOGETHER?📞 Book a Career Coaching Intro Call: https://www.talentcareercoaching.comFind: DIY Career Tools & Worksheets, Weekly Career Tips, My Co-Pilot Mentorship Program, Career Development Blog, and sign up for my newsletter at: https://www.talentcareercoaching.comYour career isn't a ladder. It's a jungle gym. Some of the most powerful moves happen when you stop climbing and start exploring.#LateralMove #CareerAdvice #CareerChange #CareerGrowth #JobChange #CareerStrategy #CareerDevelopment #CareerCoaching #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerPivot #InternalMobility #CareerTransition #LeadershipDevelopment #PortlandCareerCoach #CareerTips #WorkplaceSuccess #CareerPlanning #JobStrategy #CareersUnchecked