The Power of AND: Reinventing Your Career on Your Own Terms

Have you ever had a moment when your entire world shifted in an instant?

One moment, everything feels secure, and the next, you’re standing at a crossroads you never expected.

For Sarena Diamond, that moment came after 30 years in corporate America. She walked into what she thought was a routine meeting, only to realize within minutes—her executive career was over.

No warning. No plan. Just uncertainty.

💡 But what if a career ending isn’t an ending at all? What if it’s an invitation to something greater?

When Life Pushes You in a New Direction

Sarena didn’t plan on becoming an entrepreneur. Like so many professionals, she had spent decades climbing the corporate ladder, building a successful career at companies like IBM, Accenture, and Pepsi.

She believed she would retire from the corporate world.

But life had other plans.

The shock of an unexpected job loss is something many women in leadership face, yet few of us are truly prepared for it.

Sarena had two choices:

❌ Stay stuck in “either/or” thinking—either find another corporate job OR take a leap into the unknown.

✅ Or embrace The Power of AND—allowing her career to take a new, multi-directional path.

The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything

During this transition, a conversation with a mentor shifted Sarena’s entire perspective.

“Why do you keep saying ‘or’? What about ‘AND’?”

It was a lightbulb moment.

Instead of limiting herself to a single, linear career path, she realized she could blend her expertise with new opportunities.

✅ She could leverage her corporate experience AND build something new.

✅ She could honor her expertise AND explore what truly fulfilled her.

✅ She could help businesses transform AND create a career on her own terms.

This shift in thinking gave her the confidence to start Diamond Solutions Group, where she now helps leaders navigate transitions, scale businesses, and build sustainable success.

How You Can Apply The Power of AND to Your Own Career

If you’re feeling stuck in your career or facing an unexpected transition, ask yourself:

💡 What if success isn’t about choosing one path but allowing yourself to explore many?

💡 What if you could pivot without starting over?

💡 What if your skills, experience, and passions could all work together in ways you haven’t considered?

Sarena’s story is proof that your next chapter can be even greater than the last—if you open yourself up to new possibilities.

Listen to the Full Episode

If you’re feeling at a career crossroads, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, Sarena shares:

✔️ The emotional impact of unexpected career transitions

✔️ How to redefine success beyond traditional career paths

✔️ Why professionals in transition undervalue their skills—and how to change that

✔️ How to build a career that aligns with both your expertise AND your passion

Don’t miss this powerful episode! Listen now:

👉 https://limorbergman.com/podcast/

💬 Have you ever faced a career transition that turned out to be a hidden opportunity? Share your story in the comments!

About Sarena Diamond:

Sarena Diamond is a transformation executive and organizational change leader with deep expertise in leadership development, communications, and business transformation. As the CEO & Founder of Diamond Solutions Group, she helps business leaders bring their vision to life and navigate change with confidence.

After decades of corporate leadership roles at IBM, Accenture, and Pepsi, Sarena pivoted into entrepreneurship, using her experience to guide executives and organizations through complex transitions. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership and career reinvention.

Connect with Sarena:

🌐 Website: DiamondSolutionsGroupLLC.com

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarenadiamond