Andy Bayon

WHAT I DO: I help leaders of all backgrounds transition to exciting, fulfilling work in organizations on the front lines of environmental change. The Nature Effect Connection process offers cradle-to-grave guidance that meets you right where you are, from first thoughts of a career shift to hired and happy. HOW IT WORKS: A 5-step Connection process takes your skills, professional experience, interests, and desired direction and matches this unique combination (you) with the needs of leading conservation organizations. If you aren’t crystal clear on any of these, not to worry. The Discovery phase of this process helps you clarify what may still be a blurry picture. MY WHY: When I first glimpsed the Great Barrier Reef during my four months in Australia, it was clear my life would never be the same. Swimming through schools of electric blue and curious yellow fish, I found myself mesmerized by the corals that seemed to wave at me, swaying gently from side to side, expanding and contracting as if breathing. I knew in this moment I would be an advocate for these delicate reefs around the world. Fifteen years later, I’m standing at the base of a towering tree in Yasuní National Park in Ecuador, said to be the most bio diverse place on the planet. This tree is so tall, and the lush green surrounding it so dense, that I can’t see the top. Yasuní (in the Ecuadorian Amazon) is protected, but the threats to the biodiversity of surrounding virgin rainforest, and to the indigenous tribes that live here, are very real. Though the health of our coral reefs are is declining, and our forests are at risk, I believe in the resilience of the human spirit. We are just one conversation away from another partnership that will enact lasting change on these habitats that have inspired my work and left an imprint on my heart. And I believe you too can make your imprint with the power of your intentions, actions, and conversations. ARE YOU WITH ME? Connect with me here on LinkedIn.

Before my first career change, I remember sitting in my cramped cubicle among stacks of manila folders wondering, “Is this IT?” This is what I’ve worked so hard for? It took me eight years to realize that work doesn’t have to mean suffering. I also grew to understand that if I actually want exciting and fulfilling work, the main barrier is my stale thinking about what work is “supposed” to be. 🔥 If it's time to stop settling for the ordinary just so you have “something,” I believe I can lead you past your own barriers to find work that enriches your life and satisfies your soul 🔥 WHAT I DO: I mentor professionals who are tired of their job and are ready for something new. I’m here to guide you in connecting your experience, skill sets, personality, and desired direction. If you’re not clear on that yet, you will be. If you don’t have the capacity to give a job search or career change the energy and full attention it deserves, I can help. WHO I WORK WITH: 🔸 You're weighing the option of staying in your current job versus exploring new opportunities 🔸 You’re craving more flexibility and a work culture that honors you 🔸 You don’t know exactly what you want to do, but you sense that it’s time for something new 🔸 You’ve been “out of the game” for a while and feel some trepidation about the job search process 🔸 You have some ideas about what might be next for your career but aren’t sure where to begin 🔸 You believe it’s possible to make good money AND be deeply fulfilled by your work HOW IT WORKS: Depending on your unique situation, I can: 1) help reinforce your strengths in the job search process 2) support and challenge you in interview preparation 3) serve as a sounding board for exploring the merits and opportunity of a strategic partnership or an entrepreneurial venture 4) guide you in finding words for who you are and what you do via your LinkedIn profile and other platforms READY TO TALK? Connect with me here on LinkedIn