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BE-EDGE Expands to Poland and Europe to Support Women Navigating Mid-Career Transitions

BE-EDGE, a personal positioning strategy platform focused on clarity and intentional career direction, is expanding its presence to Poland, with plans to grow further into Europe, including Lithuania. This expansion reflects a growing demand among mid-career professionals for structured guidance, strategic clarity, and confidence when navigating career transitions.

The European expansion is designed primarily for women aged 35 to 55, with openness to testing the approach among professionals in their early thirties. Many in this group bring years of experience, responsibility, and skill, yet still feel uncertain about their next step. BE-EDGE aims to support these professionals by helping them clearly understand their positioning, values, and direction before making a career move.

At its core, BE-EDGE focuses exclusively on personal positioning strategy. Rather than offering generic career advice, the platform helps individuals articulate who they are professionally, what they want next, and how their experience fits into a realistic and sustainable career path. This approach is especially relevant for women navigating mid-career transitions, including shifts into leadership roles or new professional directions.

Why Poland and Europe

Poland is the first focus of BE-EDGE’s European expansion due to its growing professional workforce and increasing openness to career mobility across borders. Many professionals in Poland and neighboring European countries are working in roles that feel limiting or disconnected from their long-term goals. Others feel capable of more but struggle to define what “more” actually looks like.

For many women at this stage of life, career questions are no longer about starting out, but about realignment. They may have taken a practical job for stability, only to realize it does not reflect their strengths or ambitions. Others feel lost when choosing a field or direction, leading to delays, self-doubt, and a sense of unrealized potential.

BE-EDGE enters this space with a clear objective: to provide structure where there is uncertainty and clarity where there is overwhelm.

The Core Problem BE-EDGE Addresses

The professional challenges faced by BE-EDGE’s audience vary depending on where a person is in their journey, but several patterns consistently emerge.

Some professionals feel stuck in roles that no longer fit. They sense that their current position is not aligned with who they are or what they want, yet they do not know how to move toward something better without risking stability.

Others are actively searching for their place but feel overwhelmed by options. Without a clear framework for decision-making, they lose time, energy, and confidence, often second-guessing themselves or postponing change altogether.

Across these experiences, there is a strong need for clear structure and a concrete vision. Many professionals are not lacking ability, but direction. They want to understand how their values, experience, and strengths connect to a realistic career path.

There is also a significant emotional component. Fear plays a major role, especially the fear that pursuing a desired direction will not work out. BE-EDGE’s approach emphasizes calm, intentional movement rather than rushed decisions. The goal is to help individuals see the path clearly, move at a steady pace, and recognize the value of their experience rather than diminishing it.

What BE-EDGE Europe Offers

BE-EDGE Europe focuses solely on personal positioning strategy. The process helps individuals clarify their professional identity, understand where they are now, and define where they want to go next. By creating a clear positioning framework, participants are better equipped to make confident decisions about career transitions, leadership roles, or professional reinvention.

Rather than pushing quick change, BE-EDGE emphasizes alignment. The strategy supports professionals in recognizing their values, honoring their experience, and building confidence in their direction before taking action.

A Thoughtful Expansion

The expansion into Poland and Europe represents a deliberate step for BE-EDGE. It reflects an understanding that many women in mid-career are not looking for motivation alone, but for clarity, structure, and reassurance that their next move can be both meaningful and realistic.

By bringing its personal positioning strategy to Europe, BE-EDGE aims to support women who are ready to redefine their professional direction with intention, confidence, and respect for the experience they have already built.

Learn more about BE-EDGE Europe and personal positioning strategy here.

New Reality, New Strategy: Why “Edge” Is the Next Employability Standard

As AI, automation, and remote collaboration redefine how industries operate, one truth is becoming clear: technical skills and credentials alone are no longer enough. Organizations today are searching for professionals who bring something more: clarity, creativity, and the ability to connect their identity with real market value. That’s why BE-EDGE is setting its strategic focus on edge-focused positioning — a framework that helps individuals and organizations align who they are with what the market needs. Our approach bridges personal strategy, employability, and practical experience — empowering people not just to stay employable, but to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting professional landscape.

The future belongs to those who can translate their knowledge into strategic contribution. It belongs to those who build their edge.

Ready to start building yours? Check out our course on How to craft your edge in today’s job market — and take your first step toward standing out in the Future of Work.


Wondering if you’re ready for the Future of Work? Take our FREE “Are you ready for the future of work” assessment to find out.

Learn more about the Positioning Strategy here.

Empowering Women After Emigration: A Free Session with Julia Ivy in Warsaw

On July 30 (next Wednesday), we’re hosting an intimate (20-person) free of charge event for those who found themselves in emigration, facing a whirlwind of challenges and opportunities — both personal and professional. We’d especially love to invite women to join us.

Many of us have already felt how crucial it is, in our situation, not to lose our sense of direction, to reset priorities, and sometimes even rebuild ourselves entirely to adapt to new market conditions. It’s about aligning your personal strategy with your new environment — or, if you don’t have one yet, creating one to answer the question:

“How can I become in-demand (as a professional, a business owner, or an expert) in a new country?”

You’re warmly invited to a conversation with Julia Ivy:

“Rebuilding in Emigration: How to Find Your Professional Path When Everything Has Changed.”

The event will be held in Russian

Julia is a self-made woman who has personally experienced immigration, adapted as a professional (now a full-time professor at an American university), as a businesswoman, and as an individual. Being highly structured herself, Julia developed a clear framework for crafting or adapting personal strategies in times of change.

This informal, women-centered talk is a unique opportunity to:

  • Speak directly with the creator of the BE-EDGE method
  • Identify your strategic type using the EDGE framework
  • See if the BE-EDGE idea resonates with you and get all your questions answered
  •  Take the first step in building your personal ecosystem in a new reality
  • And enjoy meaningful time with like-minded women

The number of participants is limited to 20 people due to the venue capacity. The registration is obligatory.

Please register via this link.


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From Success to Significance: A Retreat for Women Redefining Their Next Chapter

What’s Next for Women Who’ve Done It All?

From June 26–29, 2025  BE-EDGE founder Dr. Julia Ivy led an exclusive VIP retreat, “Personal Strategy for the What’s Next Move,” in Gdańsk, Poland.

This private, invitation-only experience brought together a small circle of accomplished women—from CEOs and executives to educators and entrepreneurs—each ready to explore their next chapter through an EDGE-focused and SELF-focused strategy.

What is EDGE-focused and SELF-focused strategy?
A SELF-focused strategy helps individuals reconnect with their core values, aspirations, and inner drive—essential for designing a future that feels personal and authentic.

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An EDGE-focused strategy aligns your unique blend of experience, values, and expertise to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace. It’s how you stand out while staying true to yourself.

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No Phones. No Photos. Just Presence.
To foster true reflection and connection, the retreat was intentionally “no phone and no photo”—allowing participants to fully engage in the experience. While we honor their privacy, we applaud their courage to pause, reflect, and shape what comes next.

Organized by BE-EDGE | Led by Dr. Julia Ivy

Dr. Julia Ivy’s Holiday Message– A Fresh Start for 2025

This holiday season, Dr. Julia Ivy is sharing an inspiring message about new beginnings and taking charge of your future. If you’ve been feeling uncertain about your next steps, now’s the perfect time to start fresh and carve out your unique path.

To kick off the new year, Julia’s Personal Positioning Strategy course is available at a special holiday price—reduced from $119 to just $49! This is your opportunity to gain the clarity and confidence needed to stand out in 2025.

Don’t wait! This limited-time offer is your first step toward a purposeful and impactful year ahead.

Read more about the course here: https://be-edge.learnworlds.com/personal-positioning-strategy

Watch Dr. Julia Ivy’s Holiday message here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DD8V9qDNMWL/ 

Successful Completion of the Personal Strategy Workshop

On October 5, a group of 16 participants in Boston proudly completed the Personal Strategy Workshop, marking a significant milestone in their professional journeys. This workshop focused on the “So What” and implementation aspects of personal strategy, empowering individuals to effectively communicate their goals and aspirations.

Throughout the workshop, participants engaged in exciting activities aimed at exciting stakeholders about their personal strategies. The key goal was to help them elucidate their core, enabling them to deliver clear and impactful messages about their aspirations.

The framework covered several important areas:

  • Position: Understanding how to present themselves to potential employers.
  • Growth: Identifying who can be an investor in their growth.
  • Self: Supporting their lifestyle and life choices.
  • EDGE: Collaborating to highlight what makes them unique.

Participants learned three effective message delivery methods:

  1. Formal Written Messages: Crafting polished emails, cover letters, portfolios, and LinkedIn posts.
  2. Visual Storytelling: Using informal communication for trusted connections, such as recording videos for family members or close friends to share their goals.
  3. Narratives: Weaving short episodes from their lives to illustrate their ambitions and the decisions that shape their future, effectively planting seeds for conversations about their desired paths.

All participants left the workshop with a clearly defined personal strategy and the tools to effectively convey their messages to stakeholders. This program continues to exemplify BE-EDGE’s commitment to empowering individuals in their personal and professional development.

Learn more about Personal Positioning Strategy here