I help analytical women in STEM who are thinking about quitting their jobs make a career decision they can trust and navigate the transition with confidence using the PHASE™ Framework.
Decide with clarity. Move with confidence.
Is This You?
You’ve worked hard to build your career, and lately you’ve been seriously thinking about quitting. But quitting is a big decision. When the stakes are real and the pressure to get it right is high, it’s hard to trust your own judgment.
- You’re burned out and can’t imagine doing this much longer, but you’re not sure leaving is the answer.
- You’re struggling in your role, or frustrated with the company, the people, or the work itself.
- You’re not happy with where your career is headed, and you know you want something different.
- You’re worried you won’t find the right next opportunity.
- You’re afraid the transition will take longer than expected and strain your finances.
- You know you want out, but you’re not sure what you want to do next.
- You’re analytical, prone to perfectionism, and afraid of making the wrong choice, so you keep second-guessing.
- You’re tired of going back and forth, and ready to make a decision you can trust and move forward.
What’s Draining Your Energy at Work?
Not sure what’s really behind your job dissatisfaction? Answer a few questions and see which areas may be draining your energy: meaning, advancement, belonging, capacity or burnout. You’ll also get a practical next step.
The Cost of Staying Stuck
Going back and forth about quitting can feel safer than making the wrong move. But staying stuck has a cost too.
Opportunities pass you by
The right next opportunity can come and go while you’re still trying to decide.
You keep settling
You stay in a job you’ve outgrown because leaving feels riskier, while the job keeps taking your time and energy.
Your mind never gets a break
You think about quitting in the evenings, on weekends, and when you’re trying to sleep. You keep running the same scenarios without getting closer to an answer.
It affects more than your work
The stress can carry into your health, your relationships and your time off, so it’s harder to rest even when you’re away from work.
You trust yourself less
Every round of going back and forth makes it harder to trust your judgment, even when you have good reasons for the choice in front of you.
You might quit on your worst day
When stress builds long enough, you may quit suddenly instead of deciding, and then face a job search and financial pressure you didn’t plan for. Leaving to get away from a bad week is very different from leaving for something you want.
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Before You Quit, PHASE™ It
When you’re thinking about quitting, it’s easy to react. PHASE™ is a five-step process to help you get clear on what matters to you, make a career decision you can trust, and navigate the transition that follows. Along the way, you build the skills, strategies and mindset to lead with more confidence and trust yourself, in this decision and in the ones that come after.
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PauseFrom reacting to getting clear
You get clear on your values and purpose, what you want and don’t want, and what you’re willing and not willing to give up. You also learn strategies to slow down, so you don’t make a big decision on your worst day.
OutcomeYou know your priorities and non-negotiables, so you can judge every option against them. -
HearFrom holding back to understanding what’s in the way
You notice the fears, beliefs and assumptions influencing your decision, and challenge them with a few simple questions, so they don’t make the decision for you.
OutcomeYou have strategies to challenge fear and build trust in your own judgment. -
AnalyzeFrom confusion to clarity
You gather the information you need: what you know and what’s missing, the real numbers, the costs and benefits of each option, and your strengths and resources. You also identify your energy drainers and how to manage them.
OutcomeYou separate real risks from assumed ones and see your options clearly. -
StrategizeFrom stuck to a clear way forward
You review what you’ve gathered and look at all your options, not only stay or quit. You set a goal, plan for the barriers and break it into small steps, using the energy boosters that match your strengths and values.
OutcomeYou choose your next move based on what matters to you, with a plan to get there. -
ExecuteFrom doubting yourself to trusting yourself
You act on your decision and move through the transition, with strategies for handling setbacks, adjusting your plan as you go and managing pressure.
OutcomeYou follow through on your decision, with strategies to handle setbacks and pressure.
What you build goes beyond one career decision. You leave with a repeatable process, plus the skills, strategies and mindset shift to handle pressure, trust your own judgment and lead with more confidence, in your next role and beyond. And if quitting turns out not to be the right answer, you keep all of it, and you can use it to build a more fulfilling career where you are.
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What Coaching Clients Are Saying
“I was able to move forward despite the uncertainty.”
I am becoming more accepting of imperfections and improving my ability to make plans and decisions knowing they may not be perfect. I recently planned and executed a major personal decision that I had been thinking about for a long time but had not acted on because I felt overwhelmed by the extent of it and afraid of failing. I was able to move forward despite the uncertainty and stay committed to my decision rather than letting the fear of failure hold me back.
“Trusting myself to decide what is best for me.”
Before coaching, I felt paralyzed and unable to move forward because I wasn’t confident in making the right choice. Through coaching with Lala, I learned to consider others’ needs and opinions while trusting myself to decide what is best for me, with or without their approval. I now have a foundation of skills to confidently navigate future decisions.
“With her coaching, I finally took action.”
Lala helped me see the blocks I couldn’t see on my own and approach my challenges from a different angle. She gave me practical tools to move forward, and my fear felt much less intimidating. She helped me understand what was really holding me back and gave me practical ways to tackle those challenges. With her coaching, I finally took action, sending my first email pitch and preparing my first workshop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The decision
Will you tell me whether to quit?
No. That decision is yours, and so is what your next career should be. I’ll help you get clear on what you want, weigh your options and trust your own judgment, so whatever you choose, you choose it on purpose.
Do I need to know what I want to do next?
No. Many clients start out knowing only what they don’t want. Getting clear on what you do want is part of the work, starting with your values, your priorities and what you’re willing and not willing to give up.
What if I decide to stay?
That’s a good outcome too, as long as you choose it on purpose. Staying can mean changing something about your role, or changing how you look at the parts you can’t change. Either way, you keep the skills and strategies you built for every decision after this one.
Investment and getting started
What’s the investment, and what are the payment options?
The investment depends on where you are and the support you need, and we’ll go over it on your free exploration call. You can pay in full, or split it into 3 payments, with each payment due before the next 4 sessions.
It feels like a lot to invest right now. How do I know it’s worth it?
That’s a fair question, especially when you’re already thinking about the financial side of leaving your job.
It helps to look at both sides: what staying stuck is costing you, and what could happen if you leave without thinking your options through. That can include ongoing stress, lost time and energy, financial pressure, or a decision you later question.
Coaching gives you a clear process, strategies and support to make an informed decision and plan your transition. And if quitting turns out not to be the answer, you still leave with skills you can use for every decision after this one.
How do I know if this is the right fit?
Start with a free 1-hour Career Exploration Call. We’ll talk about where you are with your decision and whether coaching is the right next step for you. There’s no pressure either way.
I’m not ready for a call. Where can I start?
Take the free self-check to see what may be driving your job dissatisfaction. It takes about 3 minutes, with no sign-up. Or get the free guide, Is Stress Running Your Career?, to see how stress may be affecting your energy and confidence, and what is draining you.
How coaching works
How long is the program, and how is it structured?
PHASE™ Your Next Move is 12 weekly one-on-one sessions over about 3 months (90 days), each a 60-minute video call on Zoom. The first part focuses on making your decision. The rest focuses on planning and starting your transition, so you have support once you’ve decided.
Worksheets and reflection prompts follow every session, so the work keeps moving between calls.
What happens between sessions?
You can reach me by email or WhatsApp as needed, so you can get help with questions or decisions that come up between calls.
What if I need to reschedule a session?
Give as much notice as you can and we’ll find another time. If you need to miss a week, we can extend the program so you still get all 12 sessions.
Is our work confidential?
Yes. What you share in our sessions stays between us.
Is this coaching or therapy?
Coaching. We focus on your decision, your options and your next steps. Coaching doesn’t diagnose or treat mental health conditions. If something comes up that needs that kind of support, I’ll encourage you to work with a qualified professional.
What happens after the 12 sessions end?
You leave with the tools, strategies and decision-making process we built together, so you can keep using them for your next decisions and whatever comes next.
If you’d like ongoing support after that, there’s also an option to continue working together on a retainer. We can talk about what that would look like as we get close to the end of the program.