Jan Barlow’s career journey is a powerful testament to turning professional setbacks into opportunities for growth and purpose. After being hired for her strengths at a global pharmaceutical company, she was assigned a new boss and a new job description. Feeling like she was “consciously set up to fail,” Jan realized that traditional hiring methods often failed to align individuals with their true strengths, potential and passions. This experience led her to launch Better Job Fit, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals discover careers that combine their passions and values with the 95% of job-matching science that they never knew existed.

Jan’s approach challenges the conventional job search process. She emphasizes combining what you love doing with “job matching science” — a method that moves beyond traditional job descriptions to identify roles that truly fit a person’s potential. Her philosophy of “Creating Your N.E.X.T – New Exciting Xtra-Ordinary Transition” encourages job seekers to reflect on past experiences that brought them joy and translate those moments into new, unexpected career opportunities.

A major differentiator in Jan’s method is her exceptional approach to networking. Rather than attending networking events aimlessly, she advocates for intentional relationship-building — asking yourself, “What does success look like for me after this event? What do I want to experience during this event?” This mindset shift empowers individuals to foster conscious connections that could open unexpected doors.

Inspire Her Nexx Chapter, our inaugural Women’s Conference, will be held in Dallas, Texas August 29-31, 2025. Jan will be a speaker along with other inspiring women. Invest in yourself, gain valuable insights, and leave feeling refreshed, re-engaged, and ready to embrace your future. Register today!

Jan’s inspiring journey serves as a reminder that breakdowns can often lead to breakthroughs — when approached with self-awareness, intention, and curiosity. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career or are seeking a path that aligns with your true passion, don’t miss the opportunity to hear/contact/connect with Jan Barlow’s transformative insights. She’ll inspire you to redefine your job search and Create Your N.E.X.T.

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