About Janet Cranford
My
goal as a career coach
is to help people make a career change after 50. Not just
any career
change, but one that is meaningful and fits like a glove.
I spent many years in a career that I "fell into". I was good at what I did, but it wasn't the right fit. The problem was, I didn't know what I really wanted to do - I felt stuck and overwhelmed. The steps I finally took to change my career are the same steps that I share with you in my Authentic Career Change™ program. And I love what I'm doing now!
What led me to become a career coach? As a social worker, I worked with people who were at the end of their lives. Too many of them expressed regrets about not pursuing their dreams, about not making a difference. I started Career Change Pathways in 2006 to help people over 50 avoid that regret. The information and services I provide are designed to help you navigate through the sometimes frightening steps of changing to a more authentic career.
Below you'll see a list of my experience and training. If you mix all of it together, you'll find some common themes:
- a good listener
- organized and thorough
- first-hand experience with career change and transitions
- empathetic and intuitive
- able to see the big picture and connect the dots
- passionate about seeing people and organizations fulfill their potential
- interested in making the world a better place
Professional Experience
- Certified Career Coach and Founder of Career Change Pathways
- Member of International Coach Federation
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Chief Financial Officer and CPA with several nonprofit organizations
Education and Certifications
- Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC) - Career Coach Academy (ICF-accredited program)
- Graduate of Foundational Coach Training - Institute for Life Coach Training (ICF-accredited program)
- Certified Retirement Coach - Retirement Options (ICF-accredited program)
- Master's degree in Social Work - Florida International University
- Coursework in Business and Accounting (for CPA exam) - University of Texas at San Antonio
- Bachelor's degree in English - University of Texas at San Antonio
Changing careers can be all about transforming and renewing yourself. Would you like to create a new chapter in your life? Contact me to find out more about what it might be like to have authentic work that fits who you are. I would love to hear from you.
All the best,
Janet Cranford, MSW, LCSW, CCMC
Career and Life Transition Coach
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