Thinking about a career change into sales? Expert advice for reinvention in 2026

Is 2026 your year for a career change into sales? And what if that next chapter offers more flexibility, income potential, and ownership over your future? In this episode of Closing Time, we explore why sales is emerging as a powerful option for career reinvention—especially for women considering a midlife career change or looking for a more autonomous, growth-oriented path. Val is joined by reinvention coach Katia Vlachos, author of Uncaged, to unpack what really drives a career pivot, the benefits of changing direction, and the internal barriers—like fear, identity, and confidence—that often hold people back. Explore Unbounce's go-to-market solutions: https://unbounce.com/go-to-market-sol... Want expert advice delivered monthly to your inbox? Subscribe to the Closing Time newsletter to never miss an episode: https://bit.ly/3C5aZUw Connect with Katia Vlachos:   / katiavlachos   Connect with Val Riley:   / valerie-riley-marketer   00:00 Introduction 01:13 Career change motivators 02:55 Benefits of change 06:00 Building confidence 07:04 Barriers to change 10:05 Qualifications and skills gaps 13:30 Transferable skills 15:20 Final words of advice #salescareer #careerchange #careerchangeintosales