What's Next? The Ultimate Career Guide
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 102
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 103
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“What’s Next?” is a question we ask ourselves throughout our professional lives. “What’s Next?” is the ultimate vocational guide. By examining the natural phases of our vocational journey, readers will encounter relevant concepts connected with meaningful reflection leading to action to clarify “What’s Next?” The book explores the difference between a job, a career and a cause with practical tools to gain clarity on each phase. No matter what vocational location you find yourself “What’s Next?” will provide you with the guidance to move forward with confidence and clarity. Dr. Bittinger shares his experience of over 7 career changes and frequent times of being unsure of what is next, which makes this book an approachable and practical text for all readers at any phase in their career.
Chris is an assistant professor of practice at Purdue University. Chris teaches coaching, leadership and project management courses at Purdue. Chris is the owner and founder of Open Pivot Inc., which delivers professional training, coaching and strategic planning. Chris has successfully coached over 1000 individuals, focusing on emerging leaders, managers, sales leaders and college students.
With over 20 years of experience, Chris leverages this experience to consult with many types of industries including professional services, non-profit, legal, construction and manufacturing. The vision of Open Pivot is to see leader’s flourish.
Chris holds a BS in Education from Butler University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. In 2023, Chris received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. His research explored the influence of executive coaching on an executive leader’s ability to manage stress and mitigate burnout. He is certified with Hogan Leadership Assessments, M.G Rush Workshop Facilitation and the Strong Interest Inventory. Chris received his coaching credentialing through the Columbia Coaching Certification Program and has obtained the Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. Chris released the book The Practice of Authentic Coaching published by Kendall Hunt in 2026.
Publications:
The Burnout Pandemic: How Hiring A Coach Could Be Your Lifesaver
8 Ways Coaching Equips Leaders For Rapid Change
Contact Information:
Chris Bittinger
cnbittin@purdue.edu
“What’s Next?” is a question we ask ourselves throughout our professional lives. “What’s Next?” is the ultimate vocational guide. By examining the natural phases of our vocational journey, readers will encounter relevant concepts connected with meaningful reflection leading to action to clarify “What’s Next?” The book explores the difference between a job, a career and a cause with practical tools to gain clarity on each phase. No matter what vocational location you find yourself “What’s Next?” will provide you with the guidance to move forward with confidence and clarity. Dr. Bittinger shares his experience of over 7 career changes and frequent times of being unsure of what is next, which makes this book an approachable and practical text for all readers at any phase in their career.
Chris is an assistant professor of practice at Purdue University. Chris teaches coaching, leadership and project management courses at Purdue. Chris is the owner and founder of Open Pivot Inc., which delivers professional training, coaching and strategic planning. Chris has successfully coached over 1000 individuals, focusing on emerging leaders, managers, sales leaders and college students.
With over 20 years of experience, Chris leverages this experience to consult with many types of industries including professional services, non-profit, legal, construction and manufacturing. The vision of Open Pivot is to see leader’s flourish.
Chris holds a BS in Education from Butler University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. In 2023, Chris received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. His research explored the influence of executive coaching on an executive leader’s ability to manage stress and mitigate burnout. He is certified with Hogan Leadership Assessments, M.G Rush Workshop Facilitation and the Strong Interest Inventory. Chris received his coaching credentialing through the Columbia Coaching Certification Program and has obtained the Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. Chris released the book The Practice of Authentic Coaching published by Kendall Hunt in 2026.
Publications:
The Burnout Pandemic: How Hiring A Coach Could Be Your Lifesaver
8 Ways Coaching Equips Leaders For Rapid Change
Contact Information:
Chris Bittinger
cnbittin@purdue.edu