The Real Work of Reinvention

Part 4: Redefining What Success Looks Like

Welcome to The Bold Brief

You are a member of this community of top-notch expert nurses and healthcare professionals who aspire to be “bold” in career and life.

We want to be bold in our life’s purpose, and bold in life and career choices so that we can live with authenticity, balance, and meaningful challenges, driving forward with confidence.

Part 4 changes everything: Redefining what success means to you now.

It is up to you to redefine what success looks like, unique to you!

Success is not one-size-fits-all. That means redefining success on your own terms.

Success is not what it used to be for you. We all change over time and our needs change. You are not chasing the same hospital or nursing badge, title, or schedule. You are ready for something better…something that fits your values, your energy, and your life now.

I see this every day: Nurses and healthcare experts who want freedom from rigid roles, balance that doesn’t lead to burnout, authenticity in how they show up, and the drive to build something bold and new without erasing what they have already built.

You have already done the deep thinking. You have faced the resistance.

Now, in this final part of this 4-part series, we move forward with a definition of success that is built for you alone, custom and unique. Then, you can take every step from that point onward to align with that vision for success.

If you're just looking for a quick job change, this may not be the right fit.

We are not at all about applying to random roles, chasing the next paycheck, or odd side gigs.

We are here for nurses and healthcare experts ready to reignite their spark, and build careers that align with who they have become, who they are now.

If that’s you then you are in the right place.

What I know is that most nurses and healthcare experts who are ready for real career reinvention (like you) want:

✔️To be seen and respected for their real strengths and expertise because they have put in the time and grown professionally and personally.

✔️ Freedom from roles that no longer fit their life or family, without needing another degree just to get unstuck.

✔️To do meaningful work without chronic burnout because no one should sacrifice health and wellness to stay in nursing or healthcare.

✔️A path forward that is sustainable and fulfilling and not a reset to the bottom rung, but a bold next step. (Honestly we all want nursing to be like it was before … some important point in your career; no one can turn back that clock).

Again, if this sounds like you, it is where I come in.

If you’re navigating the messy middle between where you’ve been and what’s next, I can help.

Because, I guide nurses and healthcare professionals through real reinvention.

Not job hunting.

Not résumé updating.

Actual personal and career change with strategy and intention.

When we work together, we will reignite your 💫spark💫 so that you thrive in your life and career for true happiness.

Tons of spark and true happiness coming your way

Here are some HAPPY examples from the Bold Nurse Academy

“I’d been stalled for years, applying randomly. During the BNA, I created a concept map that led me down a path of policy. I love this and I didn’t realize it! I now work with a union during collective bargaining. Now I have a purpose and a long-term plan.”

Renee, MSN, Policy Consultant

“I stopped chasing roles that looked impressive on paper but did not fit my needs and new goals. Now I work in a non clinical role and for the first time my role matches who I am and how I think.”

Jessica, BSN Clinical Strategist

“I moved into a care coordination role that’s remote four days a week. I’m still making a difference in patient lives and that was important to me. But now I make it to dinner with my wife and kids everyday.”

Marco, MSN, RN Care Transition Manager

“I didn’t leave nursing. I was afraid of leaving nursing. I leveled up. I now oversee a program that pushes me everyday to think differently and solve problems a lot like my hospital director job but I get much much more respect, creativity and freedom.”

Leah, MPH, BSN, RN Implementation Lead

This Week’s Poll

Which statement best describes your top priority for reinvention right now?

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So Much HAPPINESS!

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Your Weekly Action 

Define Success for Your Next Chapter

⚠️ Heads Up⚠️

This exercise might feel hard. That’s how you know it matters.

Complete this sentence to define success for your next chapter:

“Success in my next role looks like ________ because I need ________ .”

Here are real responses from BNA students and grads. Success looks like:

  • “… a role with upward mobility because I need momentum in my career.”

  • “… working 32 hours a week because I need time for my health and family.”

  • “… building a role around my strengths because I need to show up as who I truly am.”

  • “…leading meaningful projects because I need to stay intellectually challenged.”

📍Write yours down. If it doesn’t feel bold enough -> go deeper.

Next week, I’ll show you how to take that definition and start building around it.

But this week, you begin by claiming it.

What’s Next?

This is a beginning.

You’ve made it through all 4 parts of this series:

This series gave you momentum and if you’re ready to take the next step

You Have Two Options

✨ 1:1 Reinvention Career & Life

Want a reinvention plan tailored just for you? We work on your schedule as fast or as steady as you need. Let’s focus fully on your goals, experience, and bold next chapter.

🧭 Small Group Cohorts

The July 2025 cohort is already FULL but you can join the waitlist now for Fall! You’ll get expert guidance, peer support, and real momentum in a trusted, high-touch environment.

In 2025 alone, over 40 nurses and healthcare experts have stepped into Bold Nurse Academy through 1:1 coaching or group cohorts.

They didn’t wait for the “perfect time.” They chose to boldly define success for the next 5 to 10 years.

You can too!

Dr. Kristi Campoe, Ph.D., R.N., CMSRN, CPHQ, sMBA

You are here.

Your reinvention is already in motion.

And I'm here with you every step of the way. 💗

💗💗P.S. If you want to learn from me on a daily basis, connect with me on LinkedIn.

Remember that this is a dedicated space for you, the nurses at the bedside and beyond, the committed healthcare professionals ready to explore transformative career paths beyond traditional roles. Every week, we'll dig into evidence-based strategies, insights, and stories designed to empower you to take bold steps toward a fulfilling career and life outside the hospital setting.

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