By: Jetro Magno
Certified career coach, speaker, and author Julia Stegman, CCMC, MBA, has officially launched Discover Meaningful Work, a new coaching practice designed to help technology professionals navigate career transitions with greater clarity, structure, and purpose. The new business builds upon the momentum of Stegman’s book, Discover Meaningful Work: A Career Transition Workbook for Professionals in the Tech Industry, which early reviewers have described as “a modern-day What Color Is Your Parachute? for tech.”
The launch formalizes a system Stegman has refined over more than three decades in the technology sector, drawing from her experience as a Hewlett-Packard executive—where she helped grow inside sales into a $1 billion global revenue engine—and as an advisor to more than 300 technology companies, including Microsoft, Salesforce, and SAP. Her new practice translates this background into a dedicated resource for professionals facing career crossroads.
Stegman explains that the book’s positive reception was a catalyst for expanding her work into a full coaching practice. “After the exciting reception of my book, which distills over 30 years of experience into a practical, actionable guide for tech professionals seeking alignment between their work and their values, I was inspired to put my signature system into practical use,” she says. “I conceived my Discover Meaningful Work coaching practice to teach The 5 Phases of a Career Transition™.”
At the core of her practice is a structured methodology that makes career change more transparent and manageable. The framework guides professionals through identifying strengths and values, assessing the broader career landscape, designing actionable plans, building a strong professional brand, and securing aligned opportunities. It is offered through one-to-one coaching, workshops, and Stegman’s book, and has been implemented by clients across two continents.
Stegman’s approach is grounded not only in strategic business insight but also in empathy for the emotional and practical challenges that accompany career change. Many of her clients come to her feeling stuck, burnt out, or recently impacted by layoffs—particularly common experiences in the rapidly shifting technology sector.
“After three decades in tech, I’ve seen firsthand how talented professionals can feel trapped by layoffs, burnout, or simply the sense that their work no longer aligns with who they are,” she says. “Career transitions can feel overwhelming, but with the right structure, they become opportunities for growth.”
Her methodology has earned strong endorsements from former clients. One executive from HP Inc. shared, “You can’t be in better hands if you have the opportunity to work with Julia. With her help and guidance, I not only found my next chapter, but I believe I fell forward into the next decade of my professional career.”
With the official launch of Discover Meaningful Work, Stegman now offers a portfolio of programs tailored to professionals at various stages of transition:
Career By Design™ Signature Program
A three- to six-month, one-to-one consulting experience that blends structured reflection, guided exercises, and strategic planning to help clients uncover and pursue meaningful career paths.
Signature Keynote: Finding Fulfillment in a Changing Tech World
A dynamic presentation designed for corporate groups and professional organizations seeking insights into career alignment and resilience in today’s evolving technology landscape.
Workshop Series: The 5 Phases of a Career Transition™
A set of five comprehensive workshops that can be taken individually or as a complete series, each covering a different component of Stegman’s structured transition framework.
Across all offerings, Stegman emphasizes practical tools, current market insights, and thoughtful exercises to help individuals gain clarity and move confidently toward fulfilling career decisions.
Stegman’s work is informed by her extensive experience as a technology leader and advisor. During her tenure at Hewlett-Packard, she helped scale inside sales globally. Later, as an industry consultant, she supported more than 300 technology companies in developing recurring revenue strategies. Today, as a certified career management coach, her focus is on helping professionals regain a sense of direction, confidence, and meaning in their work.
Her book, Discover Meaningful Work: A Career Transition Workbook for Professionals in the Tech Industry, serves as a companion resource to her coaching practice. Published February 18, 2025, the 296-page workbook provides exercises, frameworks, and guidance for professionals seeking structure during a career shift.
For tech workers navigating uncertainty, seeking new alignment, or recovering from burnout or layoffs, Stegman’s Discover Meaningful Work offers a structured and supportive path forward.
For more information on Julia Stegman’s coaching practice, workshops, book, or speaking engagements, visit discovermeaningfulwork.com.
