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When Careers Pause

A Thoughtful Guide to Navigating Career Transitions with Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose

By: S. A. Manjunath

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Paperback | 28 May 2026

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184 Pages

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21.59 x 13.97 x 0.99

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"In a world where change is a constant, the ability to pause, reset, and move forward with clarity is not optional. It's essential. This book is a timely and relevant guide for navigating that journey."- Dr. Sudendra (Suden) Rao, Global Human Resources and Business Leader

Careers do not always move in straight upward lines. At times, they pause unexpectedly, and without warning. In such phases, what one experiences is beyond a mere professional event. It affects one's clarity, confidence, and direction.

What's worse is that it instils concerns, even fears among those in the organization and the sector, even when their career has not paused.

When Careers Pause offers a thoughtful and structured approach to navigating this space. It helps in stabilising thinking, understanding strengths, and moving forward with calmness, confidence, and clarity.

This is not a book about quick answers. It is about gaining the right understanding before action. It is about direction before movement.

About the Author:

S.A. Manjunath is a behavioural and thought leader with over five decades of professional experience across corporate and people development spaces. He works with individuals to help them bring clarity, structure, and direction to their careers and lives.

He has enabled hundreds of working professionals to navigate tough career transition phases and has guided them to move forward with awareness, confidence, and clarity.

When Careers Pause is part of his larger effort to create meaningful, lasting contributions through books and learning experiences.

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