What happens when you’ve earned the degree, gotten the certification, or spent years building a career and still find yourself asking, “Now what?”

Dr. Natalie Foster Johnson sits down with career development expert LaChish for a conversation about workforce development, career changes, mentorship, and the importance of understanding yourself before deciding where you want your career to go. They explore why education and technical skills are only part of the equation and why knowing your strengths, interests, transferable skills, and goals can make a major difference in building a career that actually fits your life.

For students, professionals facing layoffs, career changers, and anyone questioning their next move, Natalie and LaChish discuss the pressure to follow traditional career paths, whether a four-year degree is always necessary, the value of certifications and alternative training, and why changing direction doesn't mean the time you've already invested was wasted. They also dig into mentorship, networking, lifelong learning, personal branding, and the need to continue developing your skills as industries evolve.

Whether you're trying to break into cybersecurity, pivot into an entirely different industry, or simply figure out what comes next, the message is simple: you don't need to have everything figured out, but you do have to start.

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