"Like a Taylor Swift album, Navigating Your Next unfolds in a series of familiar moments leading you to realizations about yourself and your career, providing clarity about what you want and motivation to get it. A work of real craft and insight.”

― Nick Mehta

President & CEO, Gainsight; Board Director, F5 and Pubmatic (Nasdaq)

“In a world obsessed with speed and achievement, Navigating Your Next reminds us that real success begins with self-awareness. Julian Lighton weaves together insight, strategy, and humanity to help people move from confusion to clarity―and from career success to personal fulfillment.”

― Debi Hemmeter

Cofounder, LEAN IN; President, Inner Mountain Foundation

“At every stage of his own journey, Julian has taken the opportunity to successfully reinvent himself, setting new goals and accepting new challenges. And he has done this while remaining curious, direct, and open―and always brimming with positive energy. I can think of no better guide to navigate your next career move.”

― Paul McNabb

Managing Partner, Episode One Ventures, UK

“This is the book I wish I’d read at twenty-five. To have Julian in my corner would have been invaluable, and I highly recommend his wise and entertaining words to anyone contemplating their next step.

― Nicky Sargent

Former CEO & Chairwoman, The Farm Group (WPP); BAFTA Award Winner

"A refreshingly smart, practical, and inspiring guide to career change. Packed with real-world exercises and tools, this book turns ambition into achievable action. Kudos to Julian for writing the best and most useful book on careers I have ever read."

― David Kuizenga

Chief Financial Officer, Common Sense Media