Queen of the Pivot 👑 I help people leverage their expertise to change to a new industry. Follow me for tips and ideas. DM me your questions!

The rules of work have changed. The linear career path is dead.

Whether you're an experienced executive feeling stuck in a "perfectly good job" or facing an unexpected transition, one thing is clear: you're craving something more meaningful than what you've been doing.

You've done everything right: 
• Climbed the corporate ladder 
• Built expertise others recognize 
• Achieved financial success

But now you're facing new realities: 
• Industry disruption and uncertainty 
• Concerns about ageism and relevance
• A growing desire for work that truly fulfills you

The problem? You're looking at 5-10 more years of traditional work, but the thought of spending that time in your current situation feels like serving a sentence. You don't know how to leverage your hard-earned experience to create your next chapter—whether that's a new industry, consulting, or something entirely different.

What if those final working years could be your most fulfilling? What if instead of counting down to retirement, you were energized by work that doesn't feel like work?

I've been there. I've successfully pivoted across multiple industries:  Teaching → Publishing → Mortgage → Entertainment → Entrepreneurship → Education

Each transition taught me that confidence is the key to a successful pivot—and confidence comes from having a clear strategy.

My mission: Help accomplished executives like you stop feeling stuck and start taking control of your professional future. No matter what changes are happening around you, you have more power than you realize.

Ready to explore what's possible? 
• Follow for insights on strategic career pivoting 
• DM me to discuss your specific situation 
• Let's turn your experience into your next opportunity

Your best chapter doesn't have to be behind you.

Andrea Wade, MBA

KATwellness Koaching 

Life Coaching, Career Development Coaching, Leadership Development, Wellness Coaching.

Founder

 US Department of Veterans Affairs+ Hampton VA Medical Center

Expert in educational programming and research oversight/methodology
•	Structured the successful merger of the Education and Research& Development Departments
•	Directed all Medical Center educational services/programming including clinical education, professional development, and technical education for 2400 employees
•	Supervised Research Coordinators for BRAVE (clinical trial) and MVP studies
•	Coached and mentored all personnel including Educators, Administrative Officers, Librarian, VHEC, Educational Technicians, DLO, DEO, & MyHealtheVet Coordinator 
•	Recruited, onboarded staff—increased staffing levels by 100%
•	Developed & launched an enhanced curriculum for New Employee Orientation (NEO)
•	Provided administrative oversight for all research-related activities at the Medical Center
•	Provided administrative support and scientific consultation to the local IRB and Research & Development Committee (R &DC)
•	Designed, developed, implemented and evaluated education/ training for Research Office staff, IRB members, and R&DC
•	Managed the Medical Center portfolio of research, led the intentional shifting of research portfolio from majority retrospective medical record reviews to prospective/clinical trials
•	Oversaw all fiscal operations of the Service including budget planning /forecasting, budgetary management, budgetary reporting to VA Office of Research Development (ORD), approval of all Service expenses and expenditures
•	Led the Medical Center transition to IRBNet 
•	Collaborated with VISN Research Compliance office to create and implement improved research infrastructure to support regulatory requirement
•	Directed administrative support provided to principal investigators, Medical Center study personnel and local site investigators for Cooperative Study Programs (CSPs) and other research studies

Chief, Education, Research,  and Development 

Old Dominion University

Award winning teacher, researcher, and leader
Expert in curriculum development 
•	Developed & taught courses—90% of students at masters and doctoral levels
•	Served as mentor/chair and committee member for 11 doctoral students through  the development of research methodology, project implementation, and dissemination of results	 
•	Developed the Doctor of Nursing practice program
•	Designed, developed, implemented, and assessed interprofessional learning activities and courses for health professions students from 5 schools, 3 colleges, and 3 universities 
•	Supervised faculty and staff as Associate Chair of the School of Nursing, Director of Global and Community Initiatives
•	Wrote proposals and was awarded multiple research and education-related grants
•	Conceptualized research studies, conducted research, including IRB submissions, data collection, data management, data analysis, reporting of results, and dissemination
•	 Led interprofessional research teams—providing training to support the capacity for conducting quality ethical research by team members
•	Obtained & managed grant funding from various the university, federal agencies & foundations 
•	Spearheaded faculty  and  student exchange with Paracelsus Medical Institute

Professor and Entsminger Entrepreneurship Fellow

LI Top Voice |Dedicated to Empowering Faculty Women for Effortless Career Growth & Fulfillment 💼💙 | Creator of the "Be You, Do You, Promote You" Framework | Personalized Coaching | International Best-Selling Author 📚

Are you a faculty woman who is compromising your family, health, wealth, and other aspects of life pursuit in of your job?

Do you dread being asked to teach, publish regularly, and serve the university simultaneously?

Do you doubt that your efforts will lead you to your dream career? 

Are you struggling with work overload?

If you can relate to any of the above situations...

Then, I feel you!

Back in 2014, I was at a crossroads in my work life wondering if I should pivot in my career.

Because I was the new assistant dean who was overwhelmed with developing a college-wide initiative for 5 health professions schools.

Also, I was struggling to become a full professor.

So, many days I felt alone, anxious, and overwhelmed.

But my undeniably supportive Dean gifted me with a coach, which transformed my life.

As a result, I…

✅ was awarded a full professorship

✅ became only the 2nd woman full professor in my school

✅ used my experience as the President of the University Women's Caucus to help others

✅ promoted the vision, built the infrastructure & launched the initiative across the college. 

Fantasizing about being blessed with such a memorable experiences?

Then…

Imagine living your dream life, where you have a fulfilling career without working 24/7

Enjoy sufficient free time with your loved ones

And give your health a priority

Now stop imagining!

If you desire to transform your dream into reality

Then, DM me 

katwellness2@gmail.com

Still hesitant to approach me?

Relax!

You’ll be partnering with someone who will…

✅ emphasize with your pain

✅ help you achieve life-work balance

✅ empower you to transform from struggling to thriving 

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