- From Corporate to Academia: ( Career shifters) Sylvia Lloyd Dr. Constance Leyland 37:53
Welcome to today’s episode of “Career Shifters,” where we bring you inspiring stories of professionals who transitioned from one field to another.In this episode, we’ll be talking about an educator who left the corporate world to become a professor. Let’s dive into her story!Meet Sylvia. She had spent most of her career in the corporate world, climbing up the ladder and achieving great success in her field. However, as time went on, Sylvia began to feel unfulfilled. She realized that her true passion was education, and she wanted to share her knowledge with others.Sylvia took a leap of faith and left her corporate job to pursue a career in academia. She enrolled in a teaching program and worked tirelessly to earn her teaching experience. It was a challenging time, but Sylvia persevered, and her hard work paid off.Eventually, Sylvia landed her first job as a volunteer professor at a remote university. She was thrilled to be able to share her expertise with students and help shape the next generation of professionals. Sylvia found the transition from the corporate world to academia to be challenging, but also incredibly rewarding.As a professor, Sylvia has the opportunity to create meaningful connections with her students and to help them discover their passions. She has found that being an educator is not just a job, but a calling.Sylvia’s story is a great example of how it’s never too late to make a career change. It takes courage, determination, and hard work, but it’s possible to find fulfillment in a career that aligns with your passions and values.Thank you for joining us today on “Career Shifters.” Tune in next time for more inspiring stories of professionals who have made a successful transition to a new career path.What are you waiting for?
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