6 Minutes To A Clearer Path For Your Next Career Move
In just 6 minutes, this guided assessment helps you get clear on what you want, see your value, and recognize the support already around you.
No more overthinking or feeling stuck—just a clear starting point—enter your name and email below, and I’ll send it to you.
In this assessment, you will:
- Get clear on what you truly want next—so you can stop second-guessing.
- Recognize your value and strengths—so you can move forward with confidence.
- See the support already around you—so you don’t feel like you’re doing this alone.
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It Works!
“Mary Lou’s 6-Minute Career Transition Readiness Assessment was incredibly helpful as I evaluated job options and tried to make a thoughtful next move. The 4Cs framework – Clarity, Connection, Caring, and Courage – gave me a simple but powerful way to step back, organize what I was thinking and feeling, and understand where I had momentum versus where I needed more reflection.
What stood out most was that it helped me see the transition as bigger than just choosing a job. It gave me language for the professional, personal, and emotional pieces of the decision, and helped me move forward with more clarity and confidence.
I would highly recommend it to anyone navigating a career transition or considering an important next step.” — Courney C.


My Story
A few years ago, I found myself on the verge of serious burnout. On the outside, everything looked successful—but inside, I was exhausted. I had a vision of doing work I truly enjoyed, on my terms… but the reality felt very different.
I was in a demanding role as a communications executive, constantly “on,” with little space to breathe. I loved what I did, but the toll it was taking on my mental and physical health was more than I realized. And even though I knew something needed to change, I feared letting go of what I had worked so hard to build.
If you’re here, you may know that feeling—stuck between where you are and what’s next, whether by choice or circumstance. The overthinking, the self-doubt, the stress that never quite goes away.
So I turned to an approach I’ve used many times—one that brings clarity to uncertainty. Instead of trying to figure everything out at once, I focused on a few simple steps: getting clear on what I wanted, recognizing my value, and seeing the support already around me. Now, I want to share it with you!
That’s why I created the Career Transition Readiness Assessment.
It’s for professional women who are ready to make a move—or simply want to explore what’s next—without the confusion and overwhelm. Because I believe you deserve work that excites you, energizes you, and truly values you.
My vision is simple: making an intentional career move can be as simple as making a cake. With the right ingredients and a clear process, it works—without the stress, self-doubt, or sleepless nights.
You can move forward with clarity and confidence. This assessment is your first simple step.
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