Clarity in Transition: Designing What’s Next

Whether you are navigating a meaningful career transition, re-entering the workforce at the right level, or repositioning after a period of change, the pressure to “have it all figured out” can feel paralyzing. Many experienced, high-achieving women find themselves between roles or directions—evaluating what comes next, refining how they want to show up, or ensuring their next move reflects both their scope and their value.

This workshop reframes that experience. Instead of focusing on having the perfect answer, participants will learn how to create a clear, flexible plan that builds momentum, confidence, and forward movement without needing certainty first.

Through practical frameworks and real-world perspective, this session will help participants navigate transitions strategically, articulate their leadership value across sectors, and position themselves for opportunities that align with their experience, whether in corporate roles, board service, or new ventures.

Participants will also gain insight into:

• Re-entering at the appropriate scope and compensation

• Translating leadership experience into private-sector or board value

• Crafting a compelling executive narrative for recruiters, decision-makers, and boards

Speaker:

Danielle M. Rizzo is a Growth Strategist and Accountability Coach who helps ambitious professionals and business owners grow without exceeding their capacity. Through Marielle Agency and her award-winning podcast, Rich in Life, she guides high achievers to gain clarity, align goals with their current season, and build strategic, sustainable success. With over a decade of experience, Danielle brings a big-picture operational perspective that restores confidence and creates aligned momentum. As a mother of four, she understands the balance between ambition and bandwidth, helping clients expand what’s possible while honoring real-life capacity.

Hostess:

Adrienne Lawrence is the Founder and Managing Partner of Her Financial Partner, a Washington, D.C.–based financial planning firm dedicated to helping women build wealth with clarity and confidence. She specializes in guiding high-achieving women through pivotal financial and career transitions, offering strategic, personalized advice that aligns with their goals and values. In addition to her advisory work, Adrienne serves as Vice Chair of How Women Lead DC and is an active leader in her local business community. Known for her thoughtful, practical approach, she helps clients move forward with intention, even when the path ahead is still unfolding.