What Is Human Design & How It Can Transform Your Career Pivot
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “How did I end up here, and is this really where I want to stay?” you’re not alone. Many of the women I work with reach this exact place in their careers. They’ve worked hard, achieved success, and checked all the boxes. And yet, something still feels off.
That’s where Human Design comes in.
Think of Human Design as a framework that helps you understand how you’re wired to make decisions, use your energy, and interact with others. It’s often called the “science of differentiation,” but in simple terms, it’s like a personalized user manual for your life and career.
It blends pieces of astrology, the I Ching, the chakra system, and quantum physics. Sounds a little out there, I know. But here’s the thing: Human Design isn’t about adopting a belief system or memorizing charts. It’s about clarity. It’s about practical guidance on how you work best, where you shine, and what to notice when you’re out of alignment.
Why Human Design Matters in a Career Pivot
When you’re thinking about a career change, it’s natural to focus on the external stuff: salary, job title, industry, company culture. But real alignment? That starts inside.
Your Human Design can help answer questions like:
What kind of work actually energizes me instead of draining me?
How do I know when it’s the right time to make a change?
What environments bring out my best?
Where am I pushing too hard against what doesn’t fit?
Once you understand your type, strategy, and authority (the three building blocks of Human Design), your career choices stop feeling like guesswork. They start feeling more like truth.
My Own Journey With Human Design
This past year was one of the hardest of my life. Loss, unwanted change, disruption - it all hit at once. And I came out of it changed.
In the middle of it all, a friend suggested I listen to a podcast called Expanded. They had an interview with Jenna Zoe, a Human Design expert. At first, it sounded a little too “woo woo” for me. Charts, signs, energy types… I wasn’t sure. But something about it grabbed my attention.
Jenna was offering a free Human Design chart, so I figured, why not?
And my world cracked open.
The insights were unreal. I had never felt so seen. That moment was the start of my journey into Human Design, and it became a guide I used to get my life and career back on track.
A Tool for Reclaiming Confidence
One of the hardest parts of being in mid-career is the self-doubt. You’ve spent years doing what you thought you should do, and now you’re asking yourself what you actually want to do. That question alone can feel overwhelming.
Human Design is like a mirror. It reflects back the strengths, gifts, and patterns that have always been there, even if you’ve overlooked them.
Take one of my clients. She had a thriving career. But after having a baby, her old path no longer felt aligned with who she was or what she valued. Together, we explored her strengths, values, and lifestyle. We identified some possible directions, but the real shift came when we layered in Human Design.
Suddenly, she had language for why her old career didn’t fit anymore. She understood herself in a whole new way. And with that came clarity—and permission—to pursue something that felt truly authentic to her.
What’s Next
In the weeks ahead, I’ll be sharing more about each Human Design type and how they show up in career pivots. My hope is simple: to give you tools and insights that help you stop second-guessing and start moving toward work that feels aligned and sustainable.
For now, I’ll leave you with this: What if the answers you’re searching for aren’t out there in a job posting, but already inside you, waiting to be uncovered?
Curious about your own Human Design? You can download your free chart here and follow along as I break it all down in future posts.