What do you do when life pulls the rug out from under you—and the old version of you no longer fits the future you’re being called into?

In this powerful episode of Women Thrive, we talk about the real, unfiltered truth about navigating life and career transitions. From walking away from secure, high-level roles to answering the quiet inner nudge that says there’s more for you, this conversation is for the woman standing at the edge of change—equal parts excited and terrified.

Our guest, Angela Harris Haynes, breaks down why transitions don’t happen by accident, how clarity is built (not discovered), and why resilience, support, and intentional action are non-negotiable if you want your next chapter actually to work. This isn’t about reckless leaps—it’s about aligned moves, courageous decisions, and owning the reinvention that’s calling you forward.

If you’re in a season of uncertainty, reinvention, or “I know I can’t stay here anymore,” this episode will feel like a deep exhale—and a wake-up call.

✨ About the Guest ✨

Angela Harris Haynes is the founder of Pinnacle Coaching & HR Consultants. She is recognized for helping women and organizational leaders navigate life and career transitions through The Transition Blueprint, a four-part framework—Dream it, Plan it, Connect with Support, and Execute with Resilience—which guides women in clarifying their vision, developing intentional strategies, leveraging meaningful community, and taking courageous, consistent action. Angela’s dynamic approach equips audiences to move through uncertainty with clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose.

With more than two decades of leadership and human resources experience, Angela has become a trusted advisor to professionals and organizations experiencing pivotal change. Her work blends strategic insight with grounded inspiration, transforming complex transitions into structured, repeatable pathways for growth and reinvention.

Whether speaking on stages, coaching executives, or guiding teams through organizational transition, Angela’s mission remains constant: to help people transform life’s shifts into powerful new beginnings and take ownership of the next chapter of their story.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with our Guest:

https://pinnaclecoachinghrconsultants.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-harris-haynes-0a78aa3/

Connect with Women Thrive Media:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

00:00 Introduction

04:22 The Breaking Point That Sparked a Bold Leap

06:28 – The Meaning Behind “Pinnacle” and Climbing the Mountain

09:13 – Dreaming Beyond the Rat Race

14:07 – The Realities of Solo Entrepreneurship

20:19 – No Successful Transition Happens in Isolation