Jessie Jie Zhu1 , Tim Lomas1 , Jolanta Burke1 , and Itai Ivtzan1 | Exploring the role of purpose in the lives of career changers: A qualitative inquiry 2017, Volume 1(2): 109–128
A qualitative inquiry method was employed that involved semi-structured interviews with a sample of thirteen participants who went through a career change process.

Dr. Itai Ivtzan is a Positive Psychologist, and founder of the School of Positive Transformation. He has been a Professor at Naropa University and UCL. With over 20 years of experience combining Eastern wisdom with Western psychology, Dr. Ivtzan has published six books and more than 50 journal papers in mindfulness, positive psychology, and personal growth, with his Psychology Today articles garnering over 500,000 total reads. As a sought-after keynote speaker, he’s passionate about helping individuals become “super-heroes” with enhanced awareness, courage, resilience, and compassion. He invites his students and readers to explore the intersection of psychology and spirituality through his accredited programs, which have transformed the lives of over 15,000 students worldwide.