How many times have you daydreamed about ditching your current job and doing something totally different? Nicolle Merrill wants you to know: A career change, whether voluntary or involuntary, is nothing to be afraid or ashamed of. She's a writer, speaker, and experienced career coach who is passionate about teaching professionals of all ages and experiences how to go after your dream job. Her book, Punch Doubt in the Face: How to Upskill, Change Careers, and Beat the Robots, translates the hype about robots taking all the jobs into a guide that helps professionals understand how to keep their skill set relevant and their mind engaged in their work.We talk with Nicolle about common themes she hears from workers of all ages. Things like, "I don't know what I want to do for the rest of my life," or "I want to change careers - but I don't want to go back to school." She walks us through her approach to overcoming these mental obstacles, and how to map your interests to your career path. After listening, you'll be motivated to take the necessary steps toward achieving your dream job while taking advantage of every career opportunity out there.Read more about Nicolle and her career changing work at her website, nicollemerrill.com. Her book, Punch Doubt in the Face: How to Upskill, Change Careers and Beat the Robots, is available on Amazon and on her website. Listen to her podcast at  www.50conversations.com.Advertise on this podcast, or any of Association Adviser‘s platforms, and reach thousands of association professionals eager to learn more about the businesses that can help them operate more effectively. Check out our media kit here.Suggest a guest or topic for The Association Adviser Podcast by emailing Kelly Clark at [email protected]. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Naylor Association Solutions.