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June 9th, 2026

You're Not Starting From Zero: a conversation about Change Careers | Or Harel

  1. You're Not Starting From Zero: a conversation about Change Careers | Or Harel Limor Bergman Gross 31:12

You’ve built something you’re good at. You’ve put in the years. And now, part of you wants to do something new, but another part whispers, “If I leave, I’m starting from zero.” I’ll be no one.

My guest this week, Or Harel, knows that feeling, and she walked through it anyway. After 13 years in the military, including a role no woman had held before her, she left at 31 to start over. Since then, she’s co-founded two startups and built a career in product, marketing, and research, all from skills she almost didn’t recognize as skills.

This conversation is for any woman standing on the edge of a big change and wondering whether her experience will actually count on the other side.

In this episode:

  • Why “I’m starting from zero” is usually a story, not a fact, and how to spot the experience you’re discounting
  • How to take an honest inventory of your skills without over-selling or tearing yourself down
  • Why the art of asking the right questions might be the most transferable skill you have
  • What really holds women back from making a change, and the kind of support that gets you through it

About Or Harel:

Or Harel is a researcher and product and marketing specialist who spent 13 years in military intelligence before moving into tech and entrepreneurship. She’s co-founded two startups and is passionate about helping women see that the experience they already carry is worth far more than they think.

Connect with Or:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/or-harel-281182196/

The NGO Or volunteers with (supporting women leaving the military): https://asur.co.il/en/home/

Listen, and if you’ve ever told yourself it’s too late to begin a new chapter, this one’s for you.

Connect with Limor:Podcast: https://limorbergman.com/podcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman/Substack: https://limorbergman.substack.com

Limor Bergman Gross Executive coach for women in Tech | Podcast Host

I’m Limor Bergman Gross - a leadership coach, speaker, and podcast host passionate about helping women in tech step into their full power. After 20+ years in the tech industry, including leading engineering teams at companies like DigitalOcean, I now coach women who want to grow their confidence, influence, and leadership presence.

I’m also the host of From a Woman to a Leader, a podcast where I share real stories and practical advice to help women break through barriers and thrive. As a mother of four, I understand the juggle, and I’m here to show that it’s possible to lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity.