From Confusion To Clarity -
Why I Became A Career Transformation Coach
Hi! It's great to meet you!
I am Dr. Onyeka Abengowe, Founder and Career Transformation Coach @ My Career By Design - Beyond The Imaging Room™. After over two decades of a career in healthcare as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Imaging Consultant, I found myself at a crossroads. The career that once defined me and gave me purpose and pride no longer felt like my destination. It was time for a new chapter. But I had no clue what that chapter would be like. The search for answers was overwhelming. There was an abundance of "expert" advice, promising clarity through a sea of tips and strategies. But none of it resonated. These so-called solutions were rich in how to do things, but none addressed the most important question: How do I identify what is truly for me in this season of my life?
I wasn’t looking for a one-size-fits-all formula. I needed guidance to uncover my unique calling that would ignite my passion and purpose.
I realized something profound: Success isn’t just about how to do something. It starts with knowing what you want and why it matters to you.
To find my next chapter, I had to reconnect with three essential truths:
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WHO am I now?
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WHY do I want a change?
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WHAT do I want?
This clarity changed everything and led me to redefine success as a four-piece pie.
The first three pieces - WHO, WHY, and WHAT constitute 75% of the equation.
The HOW? It’s only 25%. Yet most people jump straight to the HOW, chasing strategies and tactics without first discovering their true purpose.
That’s why so many feel stuck and unfulfilled.
This definition of success is the core principle behind The Clarity Success Formula™, a transformational framework that empowered me to define success on my terms, and integrate my knowledge, skills, expertise and life experiences to intentionally create my next chapter - empowering mid-to-late-career medical imaging professionals to design and successfully transition into fulfilling, impactful and rewarding careers beyond the imaging room.
But this isn’t just about me. It’s about you, and the mid-to-late career healthcare and medical imaging professionals I’ve worked with who feel the same way I once did - stuck, uncertain, underutilized, unfulfilled, and desperate for a change. These professionals were ready to integrate their knowledge, skills, expertise, and life experiences to create impact beyond the imaging room, but were unsure where to start.
Sound familiar? This is your wake-up call.
Let’s work together to uncover your next career move, redefine success on your terms, and create a personalized roadmap to a fulfilling and impactful career that aligns with your goals and aspirations, without starting over.
Your partner in career success,
Dr. Onyeka Christiana Abengowe
DHA, MBA, MS, CNMT, SSLGBH, CBN, CTC
The most common mistake I see in career transformation?
Starting with "HOW" before knowing WHO, WHY, and WHAT
As a career transformation coach, I’ve witnessed this over and over. Those who give themselves permission to slow down and reconnect with who they are often find not just a new role, but a renewed sense of purpose.
In the rush to pivot, many seasoned professionals jump straight into the mechanics of "how to change careers"—often guided by trends, job boards, or what seems to be working for everyone else. Real transformation doesn’t begin with action steps, but with honest reflection. A career built on someone else’s blueprint won’t lead to your fulfillment. Lasting, aligned change starts with your inner compass, not the market’s noise.
The professionals who begin with self-discovery—the ones who ask the deeper questions first—tend to land roles that feel aligned, not just impressive. Because the most fulfilling transitions aren’t rushed, they’re rooted in clarity.
Before chasing the “how,” pause long enough to ask:
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Who am I now—beyond the titles and roles I've filled?
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Why does this change matter to me at this stage in life?
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What do I truly want—on the other side of this change?
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What am I no longer willing to accommodate?
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If all possibilities were open to you, what would you choose?
Clarity doesn't come from more hustle. It comes from pausing long enough to listen to yourself. When you have clarity, the path forward becomes clearer. Knowing what you genuinely want becomes your North Star—guiding you through the overwhelm of options and opinions. When you’re anchored on that kind of self-knowledge and awareness, you stop chasing every opportunity and start designing the one that's aligned with who you are, while leaving room for growth.
Here's to a next chapter that's uniquely you, intentional, and by design!
