Pamela King spent 15 years teaching high school history before making the leap into entrepreneurship as a “small business optimizer,” helping business owners streamline their systems so they can focus on the work that really matters. Her story is proof that big career changes are possible—even when fear, doubt, and well-meaning advice try to hold you back.

Here’s what her journey teaches us:

✨ Your skills are more transferable than you think – Everything you’ve mastered in one career can serve you in another.
✨ Other people’s anxiety isn’t yours to carry – Pay attention to when their fears are shaping your decisions.
✨ A "full body yes" is worth listening to – Sometimes your gut knows what your brain is second-guessing.
✨ A solid exit plan takes time – Big transitions aren’t usually overnight; they require patience and strategy.
✨ Small steps ease the fear – Start networking, document your skills, and explore what’s next at your own pace.
✨ Entrepreneurship is all about uncertainty – Growth comes from learning new skills and embracing the unknown.
✨ Privilege plays a role in career shifts – Being honest about your circumstances helps you plan realistically.
✨ You don’t have to do this alone – Finding support from others on a similar path makes all the difference.

If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start actually enjoying your life, join Ambitious Overthinkers Anonymous, my monthly coaching community—or let’s talk about one-on-one coaching for more personalized support. You don’t have to figure it all out alone!

You can connect with Pamela using these links:

www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-king

www.pamelakingconsulting.com

IG- @pamelakingconsulting

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Ambitious Overthinkers Anonymous is a community for high-achieving women ready to stop overthinking, manage stress, and build confidence. You can learn all about what's inside and sign up now HERE.

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Career changes, whether chosen or forced through layoffs, can trigger anxiety about financial security and your identity.

In this episode of More than Anxiety, coach Megan Devito discusses:

• How leaving or losing a job challenges your identity
• Why it's more than financial loss and risk that feels scary and dangerous.
• Why your brain resists changes - even changes you want to make.
• Redefine yourself beyond your job title
• Controlling your focus, your response, and your self-care during transitions
• Finding small areas where you feel secure can help calm your anxious brain
• Support through coaching can provide perspective when anxiety feels overwhelming
  
  If you're going through a career change or feeling stuck in a job that's making you miserable, schedule a free Boundaries and Balance audit at the link in the show notes or visit the Work With Me page on my website to learn more about coaching.

⭐️ Be sure to listen to Episode 119 to learn from Laura Krauss, author of The Layoff Cooties: Its Them, Not You to hear her layoff story.

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Ambitious Overthinkers Anonymous is a community for high-achieving women ready to stop overthinking, manage stress, and build confidence. You can learn all about what's inside and sign up now HERE.

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Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled in a million directions, trying to keep everyone happy while you're almost out of gas?

If saying "no" feels impossible and you're constantly overwhelmed, you’re in the right place.

In this episode of More Than Anxiety, I'm talking about boundaries.

Why they’re so hard,

Why they matter, and

How they can help you feel calmer and more in control.

Here’s what you'll learn:

✨ Why overthinkers struggle with boundaries.

✨ How overcommitting and weak boundaries keep you anxious, stressed and stuck.

✨ How to set boundaries without guilt or overexplaining yourself.

✨ How to find the area of your life that needs your attention the most using the Boundaries and Balance Audit

✨ How saying no creates space for more joy and new opportunities.

If you're tired of feeling overworked and exhausted and you're ready to have more time and energy, this episode is for you.

Enjoy!

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Ambitious Overthinkers Anonymous is a community for high-achieving women ready to stop overthinking, manage stress, and build confidence. You can learn all about what's inside and sign up now HERE.

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