Finding the Thread: How Career Pivots and Global Moves Shape Professional Wisdom

In today’s evolving professional world, the ability to adapt — to pivot careers, countries, and identities — is not just an advantage; it’s essential. With workforce shifts, layoffs, and global mobility reshaping how we think about career stability, adaptability has become the cornerstone of success. According to Indeed’s Hiring Lab, between 2022 and 2024, about 2.6% of Indeed users switched jobs each month, and 64% of those job switchers also moved into a different occupation—suggesting many job changes today involve full career pivots, not just lateral moves.

So, how do you turn unexpected transitions into growth? What does it mean to truly craft a career when life keeps reshaping the blueprint?

On this episode of Crafted Journeys, host Suzy DeLine sits down with Alison Ball, Chief Consultant of B dot All Consulting, to explore the story behind her multi-country, multi-career evolution — from her beginnings in psychology to her rise as a respected voice in accounting technology and consulting. Together, they unpack lessons learned from reinvention, risk-taking, and resilience across decades of professional transformation.

Key Highlights from the Conversation…

• Alison reflects on her early life as a multi-time immigrant — and how living across Canada, the U.K., and the U.S. shaped her worldview and leadership style.

• She discusses career pivots from psychology to accounting and later to marketing and consulting, revealing the importance of curiosity and openness to change.

• Suzy and Alison revisit their shared time at Intuit, diving into the culture of innovation, laughter, and risk-taking that defined their careers — and why embracing failure as a form of learning remains so powerful.

Alison Ball is the Chief Consultant at B dot All Consulting, where she advises firms and professionals in the accounting and financial services industries on strategic growth and innovation. With over two decades of experience spanning Intuit, Sage Intacct, and multiple marketing leadership roles, Alison is recognized for her thought leadership in fintech and professional development. A psychology graduate turned accounting and marketing executive, she exemplifies the art of career reinvention.