Ep. 31: Bold Career Changes and Becoming a Counselor with Dr. Nikki Elston

Counseling MA Program Podcast Series

Dr. Nikki Elston, Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Counseling, talks with hosts Dr. Shannon Warden and Dr. Bob Nations about her bold decision to leave a successful career to become a counselor. Other topics include: doubt and emotional challenges associated with pursuing a new career, struggling with imposter syndrome, developing transferable skills, creating rewarding and engaging professional experiences, the importance of ongoing self-reflection and embracing new challenges, her experiences as a new WFU faculty member, and the challenging nature of clinical work.