Episodes

2d ago

Discover how to identify your signature strengths and use them to create a career that fits your strengths, values, and goals. In this episode, I break down the surprising obstacles that hide your true strengths and shares practical tools to help you navigate career change, improve career fit, and find more meaningful work. What you'll learn What signature strengths are and why they're essential for creating a career that truly fits you. The biggest mental barrier that stops people from identifying their strengths - and how to overcome it. How to use advanced strengths exercises to discover your unique value in the workplace. How to recognize patterns from past roles to uncover the strengths behind your success. Practical steps to start applying your signature strengths to create meaningful work and intentional career change. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

5d ago

After facing a breakup, career uncertainty, and a long stretch of unemployment, Jim found himself questioning everything — his identity, his strengths, and his direction. Through deeply intentional inner work, clarity exercises, and values-driven networking, Jim rebuilt his confidence and landed a role fully aligned with who he is today. This episode reveals how "clarity equals confidence" became his turning point, and how authentic connection transformed his entire job search. What you'll learn How clarity work can rebuild confidence during major life transitions How mental health and identity challenges show up during career change Why authentic, curiosity-driven networking leads to better opportunities How to spot when a company aligns (or misaligns) with your values Why being "picky with offers, not interviews" opens better doors Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 11

When you start thinking about leaving your job, it's easy to imagine extremes — a dramatic mic-drop exit or the fear that your team will see you as disloyal. 🙃 But a career transition doesn't have to be messy or bridge-burning. You can move into work that fits better while leaving your role, team, and reputation in great shape — think bridge-building, not bridge-burning. Scott breaks down exactly how to approach your boss once you know it's time to make a change: how to plan the meeting, what to say (and what not to), and how to create a smooth handoff that protects relationships and future opportunities. You'll also hear real examples of people who left well — and how that decision paid off long after they moved on. Leaving a job can be a win for everyone involved. It all comes down to how intentionally you cross that bridge — and yes, leave the lighter fluid at home. 🔥🚫 What you'll learn: A step-by-step approach to resigning professionally so you protect your reputation and keep doors open. How to plan and lead the conversation with your boss, including what to say and how to frame your next move. Practical ways to create a smooth transition plan that supports your team and leaves your role in great shape. Why a well-handled exit can deepen trust and turn coworkers into long-term allies. How to move toward a better-fit, more fulfilling job while staying respectful and relationship-focused. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 8

What happens when you realize you're making big life and career decisions without truly knowing what brings you joy or fulfillment? Scott reveals how measuring the invisible parts of your life—enjoyment, memories, and meaningful work—can completely shift the way you make decisions and guide you toward more intentional choices and a career that genuinely fits. What you'll learn How to measure "unmeasurable" parts of life Why simple data tracking can dramatically improve your decision-making How to compare experiences so you invest in the ones that matter most Why intentional living starts with asking harder and more meaningful questions How measuring your experiences can lead to a more fulfilling career and life Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) The Power Of Using Your Strengths To Advance Your Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Click the link to listen to our audiobook: Happen to Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work

Dec 3

If you want a better career in 2026, don't wait until January to figure out what needs to change. These five year-end reflection questions will help you build your life and career on purpose instead of drifting into the new year. What you'll learn: How to reflect on your year in a way that reveals what's actually working Why most people drift into the new year—and how to avoid it The 5 questions Scott uses every year for clarity, intention, and growth How to identify what to keep, what to eliminate, and what to prevent in 2026 Why planning your career before January gives you a huge advantage Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Redesigning Your Career to Align with Your Evolving Priorities ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Intentionally Changing Careers To Fit Your Life Design ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 1

After years of high achievement and nonstop burnout, Katie realized her "success" was costing her health, peace, and presence with her family. Through deep coaching and redefining her relationship with work, she rebuilt her career around balance, boundaries, and value… not hours or titles. What you'll learn How to recognize when burnout signals a deeper misalignment Why redefining your relationship with work changes everything How Katie rebuilt confidence, structure, and boundaries after burnout What it takes to design a role that fits your life instead of consuming it Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 27

Learn why most careers are chosen accidentally, how Scott rebuilt his life after burnout, and why intentional career design is the key to meaningful work. Includes free access to the full Happen To Your Career audiobook. What you'll learn The surprising origin of the word career —and what it reveals about how we choose work Why most people make accidental, reactive career decisions (and how to stop) The moment Scott realized he had to transform his career—and the panic attack that became a turning point How intentional career change actually works (based on 10+ years of research and thousands of clients) Why meaningful, well-paid work is possible for everyone—and how to start designing a career that fits your life Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Click the link to listen to our audiobook for free (limited time only!): Happen to Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work Related Episodes How to Focus Your Career Search on Organizations That Fit You ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How To Achieve Career Clarity When You Feel Stuck, Bored & Unfulfilled ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 24

After years of trying different jobs and feeling lost, Sarah Hawkins believed meaningful work wasn't possible for her. But when she learned to see her many interests as a strength, everything changed. Hear how Sarah rebuilt her confidence, embraced her multipotentialite nature, and found fulfilling work that truly fits. What you'll learn How to identify your unique strengths and patterns when nothing in your career seems to fit. Why having many interests can actually be your greatest advantage, not a flaw. The mindset shift that turns self-doubt and uncertainty into confidence and direction. How to find (or create) meaningful work that aligns with your values and lifestyle. Practical ways to rebuild your career — including negotiating your worth and recognizing your value. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 20

Most people try to convince companies to hire them, but the real secret to career growth is creating conversations that naturally lead to job offers. In this episode, Scott shares a step by step approach to turning genuine curiosity into meaningful work opportunities. Perfect if you want a career change without endless online applications. What you'll learn How to express interest in a role without sounding pushy The exact words to use when following up Why "selling yourself" doesn't work — and what to do instead Learn how to shift a conversation from learning about a role to exploring real opportunities Explore the conversational techniques that turn interest into job opportunities Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 17

Most people think job searching is a numbers game: apply everywhere and hope something sticks. But let's flip that idea completely. In this episode, Scott shares 7 counterintuitive strategies that will help you land not just a job, but the right job — and even multiple offers to choose from. What you'll learn How getting hyper-specific about what you want leads to more offers Why "never just apply and wait" is your new rule How to use marketing psychology to stand out in hiring The master-resume method that saves time and boosts results Why stacking small, smart moves compounds into big wins Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Making A Career Change Abroad Through Intentional Networking ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Finding a Flexible Job by Defining Your Ideal Work Environment ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 13

When Quynh Killpack left Vietnam to study in the U.S., she never imagined her journey would lead to true career freedom. From visa stress and uncertainty to a flexible, meaningful global career, Quynh's story shows how clarity, courage, and self-awareness can transform your work and life. In this episode, you'll hear how she built confidence through action, created remote work that fits her values and family, and designed a life filled with balance, purpose, and fulfillment on her own terms. What you'll learn Discover how Quynh Killpack turned visa challenges into a fulfilling global career Explore how an international student built a career that fits family and flexibility Find out how Quynh created remote work opportunities that match her lifestyle Learn the simple mindset shift that helped Quynh find career clarity and freedom Understand how to make bold moves even when you feel unsure Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 10

What happens when your job turns into constant stress, 12-hour days, and endless office politics? For Shreya, the answer was a full-scale career reboot. After burning out at a Big 4 firm, she took a leap of faith, quit without another job lined up, and used the Happen To Your Career process to find a role that finally fit her values, strengths, and lifestyle. What you'll learn How to recognize when stress and misalignment are signs you need to make a change Why quitting without a plan isn't always reckless but can be the reset you need The difference between finding the "perfect job" and finding the right environment How Shreya used career experiments to uncover her strengths and land an aligned role Why your first job doesn't define your career… it's just your starting point Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts

Nov 6

Everyone says the job market is impossible right now — but the data tells a completely different story. In this episode of the Happen to Your Career Podcast, Scott breaks down why the job market isn't as bad as you've been told, what's actually making job searches harder, and what you can do today to stand out and land your ideal role. What You'll Learn Why the job market isn't actually bad — and how media headlines distort the real data. How to see past job board "noise" and stop competing with thousands of applicants. The hidden reason it feels hard to find a job (hint: it's not the economy). Smarter strategies to land interviews without relying on "easy apply" buttons. How top professionals create opportunities — often getting offers before they even apply. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Laid Off? 10 Actions to Shorten Your Job Search by Months & Reduce Stress (What to Do if You Get Laid Off) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Make Job Boards Effective for Your Career Search: Angie's Secret to Finding Her Ideal Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How an Unexpected Layoff Became the Career Breakthrough I Desperately Needed ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 3

After losing her job, Laura MacDonald turned unemployment into a data-driven experiment in career clarity. By tracking 66 job applications, learning to say no to the wrong roles, and focusing on her Ideal Career Profile, she discovered what truly makes work fulfilling. What you'll learn How to use career experiments to test what truly fits before committing The difference between being good at something and actually enjoying it How Laura used her Ideal Career Profile (ICP) to say "no" to the wrong jobs Why tracking data and patterns can turn rejections into opportunities The power of warm networking and human connection in landing the right role Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 30

After years of chasing the "perfect" career, Kat Bolikava discovered that true fulfillment came from clarity, not change. Hear how she challenged limiting beliefs, asked for growth, and transformed frustration into confidence and purpose. Her journey proves that meaningful work doesn't always mean a new job — it starts with knowing yourself and daring to ask for more. What you'll learn How to find career fulfillment without changing jobs. The mindset shifts that turn frustration into clarity and confidence. Why redefining success and security can open new opportunities. How aligning your values, strengths, and passions leads to meaningful work. Practical steps to overcome limiting beliefs and take bold, authentic action. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 27

Ever tell yourself "I'm just not good at networking"? You're not alone—and you might be more wrong than you think. In this episode, discover how some of the most successful career changers aren't natural networkers at all, but introverts and analytical thinkers who found ways to make connecting feel authentic. Learn the simple reframe that turns networking from schmoozing into experimenting. What you'll learn How to reframe networking from "selling yourself" to simply gathering research data Why people who think they're bad at networking often have a natural advantage over smooth talkers The simple mindset shift that transforms cold outreach from terrifying to manageable Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Rethinking Informational Interviews: Stop Doing Them & Start Test Driving Conversations ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 23

Are you stuck in your career because you can't stop overthinking every decision? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into why overthinking keeps you paralyzed, how fear of failure plays into it, and—most importantly—how to finally take confident action toward the work you actually want. You'll learn practical steps to move forward, shift from analyzing to experimenting, and start creating momentum in your career (even if you don't have it all figured out yet). What You'll Learn: Why overthinking stalls your progress and how to break free The key difference between reflection and paralysis How to stop waiting for the "perfect" next step Simple mindset shifts that help you act with confidence Real strategies from people who got unstuck and found work they love If you've been spinning your wheels and second-guessing every move, this conversation will show you how to stop overthinking and finally make real progress. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 20

Ever feel trapped in work that doesn't fit, convinced certain career paths just aren't for you? Aaron spent over a decade believing he'd "tried law and failed" when he'd never actually tried at all, while Steph kept fitness as a side hustle because she believed "you can't make money in fitness." Their breakthroughs reveal how the biggest career obstacles aren't external barriers—they're the limiting stories we tell ourselves, and why questioning these beliefs can unlock careers you thought were impossible. What you'll learn Why limiting beliefs about career failure often prevent us from pursuing paths we never actually tried The feedback exercise that reveals what everyone else sees about your potential (that you can't see yourself) Why reaching rock bottom in your career is often the clarity you need to question false limitations Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 16

Most people think networking means awkward small talk and business cards. But Darrah Brustein proves real networking is about authentic connection, not transactions. In this episode, she shares how to reach busy people, build genuine relationships, and make networking something you actually enjoy. What you'll learn The key to connecting with busy professionals without being ignored The mindset shift that makes networking enjoyable instead of awkward The top mistakes that make you forgettable when networking — and how to avoid them The secret to follow-ups that people actually respond to Why curiosity matters more than confidence in networking success Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 13

Ever feel like you're gambling with years of your life every time you change jobs? Most people think career change means picking the "right" opportunity and committing — only to find out too late it's wrong. But what if you could test and validate what you want before making the leap? What you'll learn: Why career experiments are the fastest way to find work that truly fits (without years of trial and error) How to move past the awkwardness of experimenting and turn it into real opportunities Why so-called "failed" experiments actually save you time and frustration Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 9

After years of constant job searching, endless pivots, and chasing new degrees, Amy Haggerty realized she wasn't the problem; her career path was. This episode dives into her transformation from chronically unfulfilled employee to thriving creative entrepreneur, and how she finally built a business aligned with her strengths, passions, and values. What you'll learn How Amy spent 20 years in unfulfilling jobs before discovering her entrepreneurial path Why craving freedom at work doesn't always mean you're ready to run a business The surprising reason Amy deleted her LinkedIn and walked away from her old career identity The "one thing a day" habit that helped her build momentum through fear and uncertainty The mindset shifts that turned constant job frustration into the courage to start her own business Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Choosing a Business Recipe That Works for You ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Want to Start a Business? 5 Essential Questions No One Asks (Especially if you have a family) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Oct 6

Making a career change is hard enough. Doing it while your family and friends question your every move? That's a whole new level. In this episode, Rebecca Maddox shares how she left a high-status political law career, dealt with unexpected pushback, and reframed her interviews to land a role that truly fit her life and goals. What you'll learn Why Rebecca walked away from a "dream job" in law and politics in Washington, DC The hidden toll of stress at work and how health scares can signal it's time to change How she navigated family doubt and turned pushback into support The surprising mindset shift that made her more authentic (and successful) in interviews Why prestige doesn't equal fulfillment—and what she did to design work around health, impact, and real life Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 2

What happens when your "dream career change" doesn't fit? Louie left a 15-year career in medical imaging for IT—only to discover the stress was wrecking his health and family life. In this episode, he shares how he quit without a backup plan, used LinkedIn networking to reconnect with his old field, and landed a role that gave him balance, purpose, and energy again. What you'll learn How to return to a previous industry—without starting over The exact LinkedIn outreach that led directly to Louie's offer Ways to design a role around health, family, and sane hours Why "stepping back" can accelerate your long-term growth How to spot (and fix) a career change that doesn't fit Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Rebuilding Confidence After Career Disappointment ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) When Quitting Your Job Is The Best Move For Your Career Trajectory ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 29

What if your job looks perfect on paper but leaves you drained and unfulfilled? For Paul Ichilcik, the breaking point came when he realized he was spending 80-90% of his time on work that didn't align with his strengths. This episode reveals how Paul challenged assumptions, let go of "security," and made an intentional career change that finally brought alignment and energy back into his life. What you'll learn How to know when a "great" job is still the wrong fit Why identity, security, and assumptions keep us stuck in roles that don't align What it takes to challenge those assumptions and define your own version of success How tools like an Ideal Career Profile can give you clarity and confidence in making a change Why saying "no" to the wrong offer opens the door to the right one Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 25

What if "employee engagement" isn't about perks, promotions, or free yoga — but about building a career that actually fits you? In this episode, Rachel Cooke (founder of Lead Above Noise and host of the Modern Mentor Podcast ) joins Scott to share the 4 pillars of employee experience and how you can use them to grow, thrive, and find fulfillment at work — without waiting on your company to change. Whether you're feeling stuck, burned out, or just ready for more, this conversation gives you practical steps to create the career you want. What you'll learn Why traditional employee engagement strategies often fail — and what actually drives fulfillment at work The 4 pillars of employee experience (Deliver, Develop, Connect, Thrive) and how to apply them to your career How to ask for growth opportunities at work — and increase your chances of hearing "yes" Simple experiments you can run inside your current role to create more meaning and momentum When to recognize it's not just you — and how to decide if it's time to redesign your job or move on Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Take Control: How To Thrive In Your Role And Become Your Best Self ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Beyond Career Change: How to Keep Evolving and Thriving ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 22

What if the most awkward career move of your life became the best thing that ever happened? Karen Senger shares how being "passed over" for a role led her to uncover her non-negotiables, align with her strengths, and step into her dream job. What you'll learn How an awkward career twist turned into Karen's dream job. Why smaller career shifts can be just as powerful as big pivots. The importance of knowing your non-negotiables and values. How to use an Ideal Career Profile to find alignment. How to leverage connections and conversations to uncover hidden opportunities. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 18

What if losing your job was actually the first step toward finding your best-fit career? After being laid off, Melissa Shapiro fought fear, built confidence, and discovered a career that aligned with her strengths. In this episode, she reveals the strategies, mindset shifts, and lessons that helped her transform job loss into opportunity. What you'll learn What to do immediately after a layoff (without panicking) How Melissa turned job loss into the push she needed for a career change The biggest fear people face after being laid off — and how to overcome it Why you don't need to pick one career for the rest of your life How to use setbacks as stepping stones to better opportunities Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How an Unexpected Layoff Became the Career Breakthrough I Desperately Needed **( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) I Needed a Layoff to Get Unstuck: How It Became My Career Breakthrough ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 15

What happens when decades of success collide with a health scare, misalignment, and doubt about the future? After nearly 20 years in healthcare sales, Glenn Strecker faced a rare spinal cord tumor that forced him to reevaluate everything — his health, his values, and his career. At 61, he discovered it's never too late to reinvent yourself, refuse compromise, and build a career that truly aligns with who you are. What you'll learn How a health crisis can reshape your career perspective and priorities Why non-negotiables and values are critical for long-term fulfillment How to manage doubt, rejection, and age bias during a career transition Why reinvention is possible at any stage of life — and how Glenn found the right fit Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 11

When Brian was laid off after years in leadership, he felt rejected, desperate, and unsure of his next move. But instead of rushing into the wrong role, he stepped back, rebuilt his confidence, and used HTYC's Ideal Career Profile to finally align his work with his values. In this episode, Brian shares how a painful setback turned into a powerful career pivot that brought clarity, balance, and fulfillment. What you'll learn 😓 Why forcing yourself into the wrong role erodes confidence 🔄 How to rebuild after a layoff without rushing into another misfit job 💪 Practical steps to move from desperation → confidence in your job search 🌱 The role of values and culture in creating a sustainable career 📝 How Brian used the Ideal Career Profile to get clarity and alignment Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Making A Career Pivot When Corporate Burnout Sets In ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How To Define Your Ideal Career When Making A Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 8

Most job seekers approach interviews like a test — trying to guess the "right answers." That's the biggest mistake you can make. After sitting in on more than 6,000 interviews, Scott Anthony Barlow and talent acquisition expert Megan Crawford reveal what hiring managers really want: authentic conversations, not scripted performances. What you'll learn: Stop overthinking what hiring managers want to hear Build confidence by knowing (and practicing) your own career story Avoid the most common interview mistakes job seekers make Ask better questions to decide if the role is the right fit for you Show up as yourself so you not only get the offer — but also love the job once you're in it Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Why "Be Yourself" During An Interview Isn't Actually The Craziest Advice You've Ever Heard ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Not Hiring? How to Apply Anyway (and Get an Interview) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 4

When Nick's customer success role shifted into a high-pressure sales position, he quickly realized he was forcing himself into a job that didn't fit. Instead of powering through, he discovered his strengths, redefined what he truly wanted, and made a pivot into finance — without starting over. In this episode, Scott Anthony Barlow and Nick break down the exact steps he took to move from misaligned work to a career that finally feels right. What you'll learn 😓 Why forcing yourself into the wrong role erodes confidence 💡 How to uncover your true strengths and align them with your work 🧪 The role of "mini-experiments" and conversations in testing new paths 💼 How Nick pivoted into finance without starting from scratch 🔑 Why transferable skills are more valuable than you think 🛠️ Practical steps to rebuild confidence during a career change Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Translate Your Value to Organizations After a Career Break ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Strategically Use Your Strengths in an Interview ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 1

Is boredom at work enough to justify a career change? Lisa Vu reveals how career apathy quietly derails fulfillment, why it's just as dangerous as burnout, and how to break free from comfort zones to build a career that actually fits. What you'll learn Why you should treat boredom at work as seriously as burnout How to recognize the subtle signs your role no longer fits How you can break free from the comfort zone and explore new opportunities Why asking for help could be the smartest move in your career change How to reframe networking as "experiments" so it feels less intimidating The mindset shifts you need to stop settling and finally create meaningful work Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Bored at Work? How to Transition to a More Fulfilling Career( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How To Achieve Career Clarity When You Feel Stuck, Bored & Unfulfilled ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 28

👉 The biggest obstacle in your career change isn't your boss, your industry, or the economy—it's you. In this episode, Scott Anthony Barlow shares real-life advice from people who overcame self-doubt, fear, and procrastination to build meaningful work. Discover how to get out of your own way, take the next step with confidence, and finally create a career that fits. What you'll learn Small actions create big momentum in your career Waiting too long to change is more costly than you think Asking for help frees you from patterns that keep you stuck Reframing failure makes bold decisions less intimidating Authenticity is the key to creating real impact Mindset shifts unlock freedom from fear, self-doubt, and procrastination Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) The Importance Of Asking For Help: Career Change Advice From A High Performer ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 25

Negotiating a job offer can feel intimidating. You want to ask for more without sounding greedy or risking the offer. In this episode, negotiation expert and author David Sally shares why the best negotiators are both tough and fair, and how you can use this approach to land the compensation and role you deserve. You'll learn how to prepare effectively, avoid common mistakes, and apply practical negotiation strategies that preserve relationships while helping you secure the best possible offer. What you'll learn Why preparation is the single most overlooked (and most valuable) part of any negotiation How to adapt your negotiation style to fit the culture of the company or industry Two powerful strategies to use to overcome gender bias in negotiations Practical tips for negotiating job offers without burning bridges Why being tough and fair makes you a stronger negotiator How to ask for more without sounding greedy—or jeopardizing the offer Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Get a Raise When You Negotiate Your Next Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) A Career Change Can Pay Well: How to Ask for More with G. Richard Shell ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 21

What if the #1 networking strategy you've been told to use is actually holding you back? In this episode, Scott Anthony Barlow reveals the smarter, faster way to find your dream career: Test Drive Conversations. Learn how this simple shift can open doors, build genuine connections, and help you land a role you truly love—without ever asking for a job. What you'll learn The #1 reason informational interviews fail and the smarter alternative for career changers. The core differences between informational interviews and Test Drive Conversations (and why the latter gets better results). How Test Drive Conversations fit into the 4 proven milestones for creating a fulfilling, high-paying career. The simple career shift that boosts your success rate from 10–40% to as high as 70%. The 15-minute conversation framework that turns chats into ongoing opportunities without asking for a job. How to test your career direction so you avoid wasting months on the wrong path. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Finding Your Ideal Career Fit by Conducting Career Experiments ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Write Networking Emails That Get Responses 💯 for Test Drive Conversations ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Mentioned Episodes: HTYC 128 - Figuring Out What REALLY Fits with Eric Murphy ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) HTYC 532 - Prioritizing Autonomy & Fulfillment When You're at a Career Crossroads (Live Coaching) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) HTYC 533 - Creating Your Ideal Career by Asking for What You Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 18

Quitting your job doesn't always fix burnout — sometimes, it follows you. In this episode, Amanda Love shares how a bridge role gave her the space, stability, and clarity to recover, reset, and make an intentional career change. What you'll learn Why quitting your job may not cure burnout — and what actually works How a bridge role creates space for recovery and intentional career change Using therapy and self-reflection to set boundaries and break patterns Leveraging transferable skills to make a successful career pivot How Amanda's bridge role brought stability, clarity, and breathing room Tips for being transparent in interviews about short-term roles Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 14

A career change isn't permanent—no matter how much time and effort you've invested. After transitioning from academia to a research role, Michal Balass realized within nine months that it wasn't the perfect fit. In this "Where Are They Now?" episode, she shares how the lessons and self-discovery from her first career change made the second one into the federal government smoother, faster, and far more aligned. What you'll learn Why your first career change is often the hardest—and how it prepares you for future pivots How to rebrand your skills so employers see your value—even in a new industry The role of relationship-building and casual conversations in uncovering opportunities Strategies for tailoring your resume to pass strict application reviews (including for federal jobs) How to recognize early signs you've outgrown a role before you get stuck How clarity, self-awareness, and intentional networking opened doors she didn't know existed Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers disc Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Redefining Your Career Identity to Prioritize Family and Well-Being ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Mentioned Episode: HTYC EP 633 - Part 1 - Career After Kids: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

Aug 11

She had the PhD, the career, the stability—then parenthood changed everything. This episode dives into Michal's bold career change after parenthood and how she stopped living on autopilot. What you'll learn What to do when your career no longer fits the person you're becoming Why your job title isn't your identity—and how to separate the two How becoming a parent reveals what really matters The most common internal roadblocks that hold people back from change What makes leaving a stable career so hard (hint: it's not just the paycheck) How Michal's "success" story didn't feel like her own Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Less Stress, Happier Family: Surprising Results From Career Transition ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Redefining Your Career Identity to Prioritize Family and Well-Being ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 7

You're not stuck because you lack ambition—you're stuck because something big has shifted. How Burnout, Breakups, and Babies Trigger Career Change. In this episode, Scott walks through 3 of the 16 powerful life events—what we call Career Change Catalysts —that often trigger career transformation. You'll hear real stories from people who faced burnout, identity shifts, and quiet career misalignment… and how they used those moments to find more meaningful, purpose-driven work. If you've felt "off" in your career lately or stayed in a role longer than you should have, this episode will help you recognize the signs—and move forward with intention. What you'll learn How to use Career Change Catalysts to propel you into a career that truly fits (and how to recognize the opportunities) The early signs of career misalignment before burnout or health issues hit Why "comfort" can keep you stuck longer than fear The 3 most common life events that lead to career change Why chasing a "better job" doesn't always lead to a better life—and what to do instead Resources Mentioned: Full list we've compiled of the 16 career change catalysts: https://happentoyourcareer.com/16-career-change-catalysts/ Steph: From Soul Crushing to SoulCycle: How Steph Made the Leap to Work She Loves Aaron: Taking Control of Your Career When It's Harming Your Mental Health Edna: Leaving a Misfit Job in Search of Career Fulfillment Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 4

What if quitting isn't the answer? Jill's journey proves that experimenting with your career while still employed can create powerful ripple effects and open new possibilities. What you'll learn Why job searching might be the least important part of a career change How to use career experiments to unlock clarity and confidence without quitting right away The powerful ripple effect of taking just one bold step How Jill turned conversations with strangers into a brand-new life Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 28

What happens when burnout, a toxic work environment, and an unaligned life all hit at once? For Jackie, the answer was a bold, full-life transformation. She left a toxic job, ended a long-term relationship, and made a career change that finally felt aligned with her values, her energy, and her purpose. What you'll learn How to identify when a "better" job still isn't the right one How to recognize when burnout is a sign of deeper misalignment What it takes to make a courageous career change and build a life that fits Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 21

The way you communicate could be the reason you're stuck, OR the reason you get ahead. Charles Duhigg shares the Supercommunicator framework that helps you nail interviews, lead better meetings, and have the career-defining conversations that actually get results. What you'll learn How to shift from "saying the right thing" to actually connecting How top performers approach important conversations differently How your communication style could be holding you back (and how to fix it) How to connect deeper and be heard in any conversation How small changes in how you speak can lead to big results Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 14

What happens when career growth pulls you away from the work that you actually love? Dan Ruley's career transition story is a powerful reminder that true success starts when you reconnect with what matters most, even if that means going back to what your 10-year-old self always knew (just not in the way you'd imagine) What You'll Learn Will stepping down from a high-ranking role can lead to greater career satisfaction for you? How Dan turned an unexpected job loss into the best career opportunity of his lifetime How success in a role doesn't always equal fulfillment—and what to do about it What if your biggest career shake-up is actually your greatest opportunity? How to transform an unexpected job loss into a launchpad What to do when outward success no longer feels satisfying Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 7

Your strengths aren't just what you're good at—they're your career compass. When you ignore your signature strengths, even great opportunities become draining. Discover how one IO psychologist used her strengths to break free from the "great opportunity trap" and find work that truly energizes her. What you'll learn Why your signature strengths should guide your career experiments and decisions How to get valuable feedback from friends and family about your natural talents The difference between skills you can do versus strengths that energize you Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Finding Your Ideal Career Fit by Conducting Career Experiments ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 30

Tired of sending dozens of applications into the void with no response? The real problem isn't your resume or the job market, it's that most people use job boards like slot machines, hoping to get lucky. Discover how one person went from months of rejected applications to landing their dream job in just one week by changing their entire approach to job searching (and how you can too!) Don't forget to check out our previous episode on how you can build your own " Ideal Career Profile ". What you'll learn How spending months on unclear applications wastes time you could use identifying your ideal role Why doing internal work before job board surfing transforms your entire job search strategy The specific steps to examine past experiences and identify what truly energizes you at work Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 23

Thinking about returning to work after a career break, but feeling paralyzed by the gap on your resume? After years in a demanding executive role, Caroline found herself burned out, unfulfilled, and wondering if this was really "success." Find out how she gave herself permission to walk away, take a two-year career break, and rebuild a work life that finally fits her life and her values. What you'll learn How to translate 17 years of experience into compelling value propositions when returning from a career break The counterintuitive strategy of stating exactly what you want instead of apologizing for your career hiatus How to leverage assessment tools like StrengthsFinder to rebuild confidence and articulate your unique strengths Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 16

Maybe you have a "great job" where you've been extremely successful. But does any of that matter if you dread going to work? Nope, you're not ungrateful if you feel this way. When your career no longer aligns with your life, it's often because your identity has become too tightly wound around your job title, creating what feels like an inescapable trap. Learn how Karen stepped away from her all-encompassing job as a Dean and redesigned her career and life to find true fulfillment (and how you can do the same!) What you'll learn How successful people often struggle most with career change because their entire identity becomes tied to their role How to use life design principles to make work serve your life instead of consuming it How to use the Ideal Career Profile to separate who you are from what you do for work Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 12

As human beings, when we get stuck, we tend to focus on one thing that we latch onto as the "reason" why. Or one thing that if we could only do, it would solve all of our problems. It's never just one thing. It's always more nuanced than that. There is one thing that is very clear though. The reasons why you think you're stuck and the reasons why you're actually stuck, are two completely different things. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Jun 11

Have you ever heard of career coaches use a ranking system for career change difficulty? As the difficulty goes up, these career coaches would have you believe it's impossible… except it's not. I've talked to career experts and career coaches that will try to talk you out of it. It's difficult to imagine how career changes actually work without starting over if you've never done it yourself. So, in today's episode, we're revealing the 4 most common ways that people change careers (without starting over). To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Jun 10

Are your skills transferable to your dream career? Many people don't believe that their skills can apply to the career they are desiring to move into. People tend to put their skills and experience into boxes and can't see how the skills of one box can apply to another box. The truth, though, is that most of your skills and experience CAN transfer, even if you don't yet know what your dream career is. We've developed an entire process to do this. Want to know how? Listen immediately (press play already) and learn all the things! To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Jun 9

Wondering if you have to choose between another degree and staying in the comfortably-miserable job you're in right now? There's a third option: A more unconventional way to get unstuck without starting over from the bottom. It uses the experience you have in your career while allowing you to find a role that you love. What is this unconventional approach? Listen to the first episode in our 4 part series: How to Get Unstuck (Without Starting Over) to find out. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Jun 2

Feel trapped by decades of success in a career that no longer fulfills you? This episode challenges everything you think you know about career change at 50, featuring three professionals who found fulfillment without throwing away decades of expertise. You'll discover whether you need a complete pivot or strategic shift, and how to make the transition while managing real-life responsibilities. What you'll learn How to recognize whether you need a complete career change or strategic shift within your current field Why career change at 50 and beyond is actually advantaged by your decades of experience, not limited by it How to overcome the "skills transfer myth" and identify which of your abilities translate to new roles Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 26

Society calls a career change during your 40s a midlife crisis, but society is often wrong :) In this episode, you'll hear from five professionals who made successful career transitions in their 40s, proving that this decade offers unique advantages for creating work that truly fits who you've become. Discover why exhaustion and family responsibilities don't have to stop you, and learn the specific strategies that turned their "midlife crises" into career breakthroughs. What you'll learn Why career change in 40s is actually the optimal time, not the worst time, to make a transition How to overcome the exhaustion and time constraints that make change feel impossible when juggling family responsibilities The truth about why your skills and experience make you more valuable, not less competitive, in your 40s Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 19

Ever felt like your specialized career has become a prison - that you're "too far in" to do anything else? Criminal prosecutor Jenna felt exactly the same way, convinced her legal background would only lead to more litigation roles that no longer fit her life as a new mother. But what happened next challenges everything we believe about specialized careers and transferable skills - within six weeks of her career transition, she was promoted, proving that expertise isn't a limitation, it's an advantage waiting to be reframed. What you'll learn How the stories you tell yourself about being "too specialized" create artificial career limitations How to reframe specialized skills so they become advantages in completely different industries When prioritizing your life circumstances over career success can lead to unexpected professional growth Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 12

The biggest career networking myth says to "tell everyone you're looking" - but that rarely works unless you do this one crucial thing. Travis discovered this game-changing approach and transformed his career by focusing on strategic conversations instead of collecting random connections. In this episode, he shares how embracing "awkward connections" helped him transition from cabinet making to his dream job in playground design - without ever submitting his resume online. What you'll learn Why the common advice "tell everyone you're looking for a job" rarely works (and what to ask instead to get actual results) The counterintuitive approach that helped Travis land his dream job without ever submitting a resume online How to evaluate job offers beyond salary to find roles that truly fulfill your entire life, not just your career Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 5

Feeling stuck in career transition uncertainty? When scientist Edna quit her unfulfilling job without another lined up, she used her analytical skills to collect strengths feedback from 25 colleagues worldwide. This episode reveals how understanding her core strengths helped her navigate uncertainty to find the perfect innovation leadership role. What you'll learn How to use a strengths exercise to validate your talents and career direction Why understanding your core values is crucial for finding the right cultural fit in career change Techniques for pushing through the inevitable "crisis of doubt" that happens during career transitions Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 28

Turn your unexpected layoff into the career transformation you've been waiting for. In this episode, discover how Kristen's layoff became the catalyst that propelled her toward work that truly fulfills her (and how you can too!) especially when you've already laid the groundwork for what you really want. What you'll learn How to recognize when you're truly stuck and need a career change, not just a different job Why understanding your values and desired feelings at work matters more than job titles How to transform unexpected career setbacks into opportunities for meaningful growth Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 21

The guilt of wanting more from a "good job" weighs heavier than the job itself. "Who am I to complain?" you wonder, as your creativity withers and Sunday nights fill with dread. What if your dissatisfaction isn't a character flaw but your internal compass screaming that you've wandered off course? Vivi spent 12 years at a financial services company with great benefits and flexibility, but ultimately discovered that her need for creativity and growth was non-negotiable, leading her to redefine what success really means and find work that truly energizes her. What you'll learn How to recognize when you've outgrown your comfortable job How your signature strengths connect to career satisfaction Why the internal work of self-awareness must come before job searching, not after How Vivi got specific and figured out what she really wanted during her career change Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 14

The regret hits you like a wave: "I've made a terrible mistake." Years of education, identity, and effort seemingly wasted on the wrong career choice. But what if that mistake isn't the end of your story? What if it's actually the beginning of something better? Kate Gleason Bachman felt this crushing weight after realizing her nursing career wasn't what she had imagined. Despite following her passion for social justice into healthcare, the reality gap between expectations and daily work left her questioning everything. In this episode, Scott explores how Kate transformed her "biggest mistake" into the "best fit" by courageously designing a unique career combination rather than abandoning her nursing background entirely. What you'll learn: Why your job doesn't need to be terrible to justify making a change How to break free from sunk cost thinking Why creating the perfect career often means combining multiple elements instead of finding everything in one place Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 11

Forget everything you've been told about work-life balance, it's actually an illusion. After talking to over 2,000 professionals, we discovered what people truly want isn't balance at all, but three specific elements that transform how work fits into your life. Learn the surprising truth about what you're really searching for and how to create the intentional career you deserve. Episode Mentioned 🎧 Jay Papasan (The One Thing) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Apr 7

Forget sending 200 applications into the void. The most successful job seekers identify a handful of dream companies and go all-in on building relationships there. When Jenna applied this targeted approach, she transitioned from burned-out nurse to thriving in her perfect-fit company. Learn how to stop being just another resume in the stack and start being the candidate they already know and want to hire. What you'll learn Why getting specific about the company, not just the role, creates clarity in your job search How to research your target companies to build genuine connections (not just surface knowledge) How to leverage relationships to overcome "lack of experience" objections when changing industries Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 4

The first thing most people do after being laid off is dive into job boards and start applying everywhere. It feels productive, even logical – it's a numbers game, right? Yet the people who get re-employed fastest aren't playing that game at all. They're using an entirely different playbook that turns a layoff into a career upgrade. In this episode, Scott reveals the counterintuitive strategies that create multiple job options instead of just frantically collecting rejections. Discover how to use this rare moment to redefine what work means for you, not just replace what you lost. 🎧 Tanya's Episode - https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast-archive/making-a-career-change-abroad-through-intentional-networking/ 🎧 Jenna's Episode - https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast-archive/get-hired-by-your-ideal-workplace-without-applying-to-200-jobs/ Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Mar 31

Do you feel like work stress is stealing your best self from your family? Cheri's story reveals how career change freed her from morning dread and gave her mental space for what truly matters. Learn the surprising ripple effects of intentional career change and why finding work that fits will improve every aspect of your life – not just your 9-to-5. What you'll learn Why finding work that fits boosts your entire life quality, not just your 9-to-5 satisfaction How career stress spillover affects your family relationships (and what to do about it) The powerful connection between your strengths and your overall happiness Practical steps to begin your own intentional career transformation Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Cheri's Story Pt. 1 - Cheri's Story Pt. 2 -

Mar 24

The panic of job searching often drives us to apply everywhere, hoping something sticks. Yet after helping thousands find meaningful work, we've discovered the counterintuitive truth: fewer, more targeted applications almost always lead to better results. Quality beats quantity, especially when your career is on the line. Stephanie found herself in a terrifying situation: laid off and facing visa expiration with just 60 days to secure a new position or leave the country. Her initial response? Apply everywhere - 145 jobs across multiple industries. But everything changed when she narrowed her focus. What you'll learn Why applying to more jobs often leads to fewer offers (and how to reverse this) How to identify and target only the roles that truly fit your life and career goals Why being more selective actually gives you greater leverage in the job search process How to disqualify opportunities quickly so you can focus your energy where it matters Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 17

You've read all the productivity advice out there, but nothing has really worked for you long-term. Guess what? The productivity rules you've been taught were built for a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores how your brain really operates. Through personal experience and research-backed insights, Scott unveils 8 unconventional strategies that help you create a productivity approach tailored to how you actually think and work. You'll walk away with techniques to immediately transform how you work, and the freedom to finally stop fighting your natural tendencies. Whether you have ADHD or just feel constantly frustrated by traditional methods, this episode is about creating a system that fits how YOU think (and work) best! What you'll learn 8 unconventional strategies for thriving with ADHD Why traditional productivity methods haven't worked for you ADHD strategies for adults that fit you (not the other way around!) Resources mentioned Master Schedule Coaching for Leaders Podcast Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 14

One mistake many people make when searching for clarity in their work and life is stepping back, hoping clarity will magically appear. While time and space provide perspective, they don't automatically deliver clarity - that's not at all how clarity actually works! In this episode, Scott reveals the counterintuitive truth about finding career direction and shares exactly what to do instead of waiting for that "aha moment" to find you. Join our 8-day mini course :

Mar 10

Feeling trapped in a career that's making you miserable? Carolyn was ready to abandon 25 years of engineering expertise after a devastating management experience left her questioning everything. Discover the surprising revelation during her career exploration that changed her entire perspective on what was truly making her unhappy—and how this breakthrough led her to a role where she finally feels energized both at work and in her personal life. What you'll learn Why blaming your entire career path when you're unhappy might be a dangerous mistake The surprising factor Carolyn discovered that mattered more than job duties for her career fulfillment How reaching out to former colleagues helped rebuild her confidence after a devastating career setback Why trusting your gut during interviews can save you from jumping from one bad situation to another Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 3

The biggest obstacle to your ideal career isn't the job market, your resume, or your competition - it's YOU. Six professionals who successfully made the career change you're dreaming about reveal exactly how they overcame their own self-sabotage to find work they love, and show you the path to do the same. What you'll learn Discover practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, overthinking, and fear that keep you stuck in an unfulfilling career Learn why meaningful work isn't about starting over completely, but leveraging what you already love in new ways Get specific techniques for activating your network, identifying your core values, and finding roles that align with your strengths Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinkers Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 24

You've got the entrepreneurial itch. Maybe you're Googling "How much savings do I need to start a business?" or "At what point can I quit my job?" Stop right there. As someone who has launched five businesses (two failures, three successes) I can tell you, these questions feel important, but they're actually keeping you stuck. Successful business usually aren't thanks to a perfect plan. They're often the result of someone who got curious and took action. In this episode, we'll break down the questions you need to ask yourself, mindset shifts, small experiments, and key strategies that can help you build a sustainable business (if that's actually what you want to do 😉)! Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 17

You may already know what you truly want to be doing, but haven't allowed yourself to consider it... yet. Karen Woodin-Rodríguez had a thriving career in international development, but found herself wondering, 'Is this really it?' In this episode, Karen shares how she discovered that true fulfillment wasn't about following the expected path, but about tuning into her deepest desires. By aligning her career with what she desired, she created a life she loves. Join us as Karen reveals how embracing your desires can be the key to unlocking both career fulfillment and a life that feels right for you. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 10

You spend time crafting the perfect LinkedIn message or email… and then? Crickets. No response. Just another message lost in the void. With inboxes overflowing (and AI-generated spam everywhere), people are more skeptical than ever. Generic messages get ignored, salesy pitches get deleted, but that doesn't mean you can't break through the noise! In this episode, Scott walks you through exactly how to write a networking email or LinkedIn message that actually gets a response. What you'll learn The three key elements of an effective outreach message Why your messages are being ignored (and the mistakes you're likely making) How to make genuine connections without feeling awkward or transactional Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 3

Job searching in 2025 feels impossible — here's what to do about it. Recruiters are flooded with applications. Job postings get hundreds (sometimes thousands!) of applicants. So how do you make sure you don't get lost in the shuffle? You might think the key is the perfect resume or just getting in front of the right hiring manager. But what if all that effort is wasted if you skip one crucial step? In this episode, we reveal the single biggest factor that determines whether you get interviews, callbacks, and offers (even in a hyper-competitive job market). If job searching in 2025 feels harder than ever, this is the episode you need to hear. What you'll learn The one element that makes all the difference when it comes to job searching. Why traditional applications don't work as well anymore and what to do instead. The importance of targeting companies, not just job postings, and how to approach them. Resources mentioned The Seven Elements of Meaningful Work Podcast Episodes about the Ideal Career Profile: Creating A Path To Your Ideal Career (And The Tool You Need To Make It Happen) How To Define Your Ideal Career When Making A Career Change If you're ready to begin taking steps toward more meaningful work, email scott@happentoyourcareer.com and put "Conversation" in the subject line. Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 27

What happens when the career you worked so hard to build no longer fits the life you want? When a family health crisis made Divya reevaluate her priorities, she realized her career no longer aligned with her values. In this episode, she shares the emotional journey of stepping away from a high-pressure role to prioritize family, well-being, and balance. Divya reveals how she untangled her career identity and found a new role that truly fits her life. What you'll learn How to untangle your career identity and prioritize what truly matters. How to shift your mindset from career success to life fulfillment. Why your career doesn't have to define who you are or your happiness. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 20

The key to your ideal career likely isn't more skills or experience; instead, it's understanding yourself. Career coach and Gallup-certified strengths coach Petchell Luepke reveals how identifying and leveraging your unique strengths can transform your career and life. From federal government executive management to entrepreneurship and coaching, Petchell's journey showcases the power of self-awareness, adaptability, and bold career moves. What you'll learn Learn how identifying and leveraging your unique strengths can transform your career and help you find work that truly fits you. Discover why having self awareness (like understanding your values, passions, and blind spots) is essential to making intentional career changes and thriving in any role. Gain insights on embracing change, taking calculated risks, and creating a career that aligns with your strengths and life goals. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 13

Negotiating severance in an industry that doesn't offer it… sounds impossible, right? But what if you could give yourself the time and space to make an intentional career change through a severance package? I know what you're thinking... "That could never work in my situation." Here's the truth: when done thoughtfully, negotiating severance can create a win-win situation for both you and your organization (in any industry!) That's exactly what Sandra did. Leaving a career in education, a field where severance packages are almost nonexistent, she negotiated a severance that gave her the financial runway to plan her next steps on her terms. Tune in as we break down step-by-step how you can do the same! Resources Mentioned Sandra's Full Story: Leaving Education and Burnout Behind for a Journey to Meaningful Work Should I Quit My Job Without Another Lined Up? Build Bridges, Don't Burn Them: How To Leave A Job on Good Terms What you'll learn How to negotiate a severance package, even in industries that typically don't offer them. How a severance package can turn into a win-win situation for both you and the organization — plus how to craft a plan that benefits everyone involved. The importance of having a financial runway and how an exit package can provide security during a career transition. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 6

What if you didn't have to escape your job? What if the place you were your happiest and the place you found your solace was actually where you worked? Steph had known for almost 9 years that she felt the most alive, and the most like herself, in fitness studios, but she had never allowed herself to believe that she could actually build a career in fitness. Steph had a great career in the Marine Corps and then with Amazon, but she never felt like she was doing work that was true to her. In this episode, she articulates her realization that she could make a living doing what she loves, and her decision to pick up her life and go after it. What you'll learn The importance of building a career in alignment with your life How to use feedback from your support system to find a career that fits you How the process of finding your ideal role is ongoing The importance of defining success for yourself when pursuing work you love Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 30, 2024

Feeling stuck in a job that no longer brings you joy? The fear of the unknown can leave you paralyzed, unsure of how to take that first step toward something better. But when you define your ideal career and take proactive action, you'll be ready for whatever comes your way. In this episode, learn how Kristen moved from burnout to building a career she loves after an unexpected layoff. You too can take bold steps and create a fulfilling career you love. What you'll learn How self-discovery helped reframe setbacks as opportunities (even a layoff!) Why taking action now can make all the difference, no matter where you are in your career The small steps Kristen took to prepare for a career change. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 23, 2024

Feeling trapped in a job that seems perfect, but leaves you feeling drained and unfulfilled? Morgan was there too. Discover how she gave herself permission to walk away, recovered from burnout, figured out what she wanted and found a career that truly fits her. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Dec 16, 2024

When you're in a job that's burning you out, quitting can feel like a huge weight has been lifted. But that relief doesn't last forever — going without a job for any amount of time can be stressful. So, what do you do when you need to leave a job that's burning you out, but aren't sure what comes next? That's where a bridge role can make all the difference. A well-chosen bridge role can give you the time and space to figure out what you really want from your career transition. Tune in to hear Amanda shares how she used a bridge role to take the time she needed to recover from burnout and focus on making an intentional career change to work that fits her! Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Dec 9, 2024

Whether or not you're operating in your strengths can make or break your goals. This year, Alyssa and I learned just how much staying aligned with our strengths impacts success, and how straying from them can add unnecessary stress. Listen as we share how we've incorporated our strengths into goal setting, how we factor in accountability and what we're doing differently to set bold, meaningful goals for the year ahead. What you'll learn How to align your goals with your strengths for greater success and fulfillment. Practical ways to build accountability into your goal setting process. Tips for recognizing when it's time to pivot or adjust your goals. Fresh strategies to set bold, meaningful goals for the year ahead. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes HTYC 316 – Scott and Alyssa Barlow – Overcoming Failure Through Joint Goal Setting HTYC 386 – Top Lessons I've Learned From Screwing Up Goal Setting For A Decade HTYC 439 – Goal Setting: How Scott & Alyssa Have Learned To Set Impactful Goals HTYC 494 – How Scott & Alyssa Leveled Up Their Goal Setting With A New Strategy

Dec 2, 2024

Feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of taking on roles that don't truly align with you? Many people grow their careers by taking the next available opportunity, never stopping to consider what will genuinely bring them fulfillment. In this episode, Charity shares how she broke free from years of unconscious career decisions, recognizing the red flags of dissatisfaction and shifting from reactive choices to intentionally designing a career path that aligns with her values and energizes her. What you'll learn Why staying in your current role may be the biggest risk of all The importance of giving yourself a deadline and taking action (even if you're not ready!) How to know if you're on a proactive or reactive career path Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 29, 2024

Layoffs. Hiring freezes. Economic slowdown. With all the doom-and-gloom headlines, it's tempting to think that you should delay your career change. But what if the real obstacle isn't the job market — it's your mindset? Join Scott as he reveals why the headlines and job reports don't tell the whole story. Discover how to cut through the noise, uncover hidden opportunities in a 'slow' market, and take bold steps toward your next role! If you want to get a kickstart on your 2025 career change, we would love to help! Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com with "Conversation" in the subject line and we'll figure out the best way we can assist you.

Nov 27, 2024

Most people hit pause on their job search during the holidays, assuming it's a waste of time. But what if they're wrong? Listen as Scott reveals why the holiday season could be your secret weapon for making progress in your career change. You'll learn three reasons why continuing your career change work now can give you a major advantage in landing the meaningful work you've been looking for! 🎄🦃🕎🎊🪔 If you want to get a kickstart on your 2025 career change, we would love to help! Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com with "Conversation" in the subject line and we'll figure out the best way we can assist you.

Nov 25, 2024

What happens when the job you once loved no longer excites you? Or, even worse, is burning you out? Heather Yurovsky has been an attorney, marketing director, head of business, chief operations officer, and is now the Client Results Team Lead at Happen To Your Career. She's had many "dream jobs" but eventually hit a ceiling in each. Instead of following the expected next step, she chose to evolve her career by pivoting into roles that better align with her ideals. In this episode, Heather shares how choosing to leave roles when they no longer fit has been the key to finding deeper fulfillment and navigating her career with confidence. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 18, 2024

How do you know when you've made the right career decision? Louise McNee thought she knew—until her job changes didn't solve her dissatisfaction. Despite outward success, she felt stuck and unfulfilled for years. In this episode, Louise shares how she finally broke free from a cycle of trial and error to create a career she loves. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 11, 2024

What if you took all the energy you've been spending on job searching and focused it entirely on the one company you knew was perfect for you? In this episode, we dive into the power of getting specific and targeting your ideal organization. Discover how Jenna got super clear on what she wanted in her next company, found a workplace that aligned with her values, and zeroed in on it until she made it happen What you'll learn How to focus your career change by narrowing down and targeting your ideal organization The power of specificity: identifying key company attributes that align with your values and career goals The importance of persistence and building relationships to land a job with your ideal organization Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 4, 2024

The moment you decide to stop settling could be the moment everything changes. When Julia set out to make a career transition, she committed to no longer compromising on her worth, even if it meant a tougher, longer job search. In this episode, hear how she moved from feeling undervalued and out of place to landing a role that truly fits her. What you'll learn The importance of defining success on your own terms How to maintain confidence during a challenging career transition How to communicate and market your skills when changing to an entirely new and different industry Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 28, 2024

Your ideal role isn't hiding on a job board, just waiting for you to enter the perfect search term. Actually... It's probably even closer than that. Maybe not one Google search away, but through a past coworker, a fellow parent from your kid's sports league, or maybe even your neighbor. Your ideal role is likely just a few conversations away! In this episode, Travis shares how a breakthrough with his career coach led him to have unexpected (and sometimes awkward!) conversations with many people in his network, and ultimately to his new, exciting role What you'll learn How to reach out to your network and leverage your social circle to uncover new opportunities How Travis reflected on his interests to identify the industries he should explore How creating an ideal career profile can help you evaluate if roles are right for you (and make sure you don't settle) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 25, 2024

Think a resume is the golden ticket to landing your ideal role? Think again! Get ready to uncover why resumes aren't as crucial as you've been led to believe, and how to navigate career transitions without getting stuck in the traditional application process. Ready to stop playing by "normal" rules and find work that fits you? Let's jump in! Resources Mentioned Quiz: Do You Really Need a Resume? Figure it Out 8-day Mini Course

Oct 21, 2024

What's holding you back from doing work you truly enjoy? Hold onto whatever answer just popped into your head—and give this episode a listen. Chances are, a career change myth is standing between you and career happiness. Let's bust those myths and get you on the path to meaningful work! Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 18, 2024

It's the question that strikes fear in every job seeker. You know it's coming, but how the heck do you answer the dreaded, "So… tell me about yourself?" What do they actually want to know? How much is too much? How far back should you go? Never fear, a script is here! In this bonus episode, Scott shares the exact script he provides his coaching clients and gives a specific example so you can hear how great you'll sound in your next interview. Listen now, and get ready to crush your next job interview! 😎 Want to figure out what career fits you? Check out our free 8-day mini-course to get started!

Oct 14, 2024

How do you know when it's time to walk away from a job you once loved? After 12 years in education, Sandra found herself burned out, overwhelmed, and uncertain about her future. Discover the steps she took to leave education, and how she shifted from searching for a new job to embracing a business idea that been in the back of her mind for years! If you're considering leaving education, starting your own business, or seeking more meaning in your work, this episode is for you. What you'll learn How to recognize when it's time to make a major career change Strategies to help you overcome limiting beliefs and trust your inner wisdom during career change The importance of defining the meaning behind your work and looking beyond the financial side Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 7, 2024

Leaving a job without another lined up can seem risky, but it doesn't have to be—especially if a misaligned role is holding you back from making progress on your intentional career change. Wondering if you should prioritize that change? In this episode, we explore four key questions to help you determine if quitting your job is the right move. Discover how to clarify your motivations, assess your financial readiness, and identify who to involve in your decision-making process. What you'll learn 4 questions to ask before quitting your job The negatives of running away from a job Who you need to involve when decide if you should quit your job How to set your life up to focus on career change Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 4, 2024

One of the biggest misconceptions about career change is the belief that you'll have to take a pay cut when shifting to a new role or industry. While the fear of starting over is real, we've found that fewer than 15% of our clients end up choosing to accept less pay than they previously made (and many get an increase!) In this episode, Scott breaks down why your skills and experiences retain value, no matter where you go, and how to avoid settling for less than you deserve. Check out our free 8-day mini course , to start defining the life you want to live and figuring out how work fits into that!

Sep 30, 2024

What if the career change you worked so hard for turns out to be the wrong move? How do you keep from going backward and instead build the resilience to pivot again? Erin made the leap from a misaligned corporate job to what seemed like the perfect fit, but when it didn't work out, she didn't get discouraged. Instead, she used the experience as the catalyst that finally uncovered her ideal career (one that had been right under her nose all along!) What you'll learn How to know when it's time to leave a job you're great at Questions to ask in an interview to make sure a role is right for you How to use your strengths to create career clarity Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 23, 2024

When what you thought was your dream job pulls a Scooby-Doo on you, leaving you feeling defeated and lost, how do you rebuild? Travis shares how he overcame a career that crushed his confidence and found work that truly fulfills him What you'll learn The importance of being honest with yourself about a job or career that is no longer a good fit How to reach out to your support network for guidance during a career change The significance of aligning your work with your values and taking risks to find fulfilling work Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 16, 2024

Why do we allow ourselves to stay stuck in careers that don't fit us... and sometimes even in down right awful jobs? Emily shares her journey of breaking free from an unhealthy work environment, and finding her ideal role (that turned out to be in the same industry!) Find out how a career change doesn't always mean starting over and how the right career fit can completely transform your life. Tune in to hear how Emily reclaimed her happiness and found a role where she truly thrives. What you'll learn How to recognize when a job is no longer serving your well-being and growth. Strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt when considering a career change. The importance of finding a work environment that aligns with your values and strengths. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 13, 2024

We've all faced those moments when we stop and wonder if our current path is truly right for us. Sometimes it's a subtle hint, other times it's a jarring wake-up call. In this bonus episode, Scott dives into the pivotal life events that often prompt people to reassess their careers. Which one resonates with you? Here's a link to the full list we've compiled of the 16 career change catalysts: https://happentoyourcareer.com/16-career-change-catalysts/ Mentioned Episodes Steph: From Soul Crushing to SoulCycle: How Steph Made the Leap to Work She Loves Aaron: Taking Control of Your Career When It's Harming Your Mental Health Edna: Leaving a Misfit Job in Search of Career Fulfillment Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com and let me know your "career catalyst"

Sep 9, 2024

What happens when your career no longer aligns with your life? For Haley it meant stepping away from a company she had worked at for 10 years. She wanted a career that was more flexible for her family, but she was fearful a career pivot would jeopardize the experience and success she had gained. Learn how Haley made a career change to a role that aligned with her priorities (without derailing her career trajectory!) What you'll learn How intentional career design can lead to greater fulfillment The importance of being open to growth and change as your family evolves. How to know when it's time to leave your long-term career (even if it's going well!) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 2, 2024

Have you ever reached what you thought was the pinnacle of success, only to feel overwhelmed and unfulfilled? Roberta Dombrowski experienced just that when she climbed the corporate ladder all the way to VP of Research in the tech industry. Realizing she wanted more from life, she made the bold decision to break free from her corporate role and forge her own path towards true fulfillment. In this episode, she shares her transformative journey from the corporate world to a career that genuinely aligns with her values and passions. (Spoiler alert: She started her own coaching business and is now a highly regarded career coach on the HTYC team!) What you'll learn How to recognize signs that it's time to pivot from your current role. Strategies to redefine success on your own terms. Insights on finding a fulfilling path that truly fits you outside the corporate environment. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 26, 2024

You want something different, you know that for sure, but what else could you do? What else is even out there? How can you find out? Caity Noonan found herself in that exact predicament. As a successful VP of Marketing, she realized she needed something different, but the big question was—what? Through intentional research and self-discovery, Caity uncovered a hidden career path she never knew existed, and it turned out to be the perfect fit for her. In this episode, Caity walks us through her journey of discovering her ideal role. If you're craving a change but unsure of what's out there, this episode will help you find direction to uncover your ideal career—even if you don't know it exists yet! What you'll learn How to uncover hidden career paths you didn't even know existed. The power of identifying your strengths to figure out what truly makes you thrive. How to use an ideal career profile to clarify your must-haves in your next role The importance of experimenting and ruling out what doesn't fit during a career change Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 19, 2024

Nearly half of healthcare workers reported feeling burned out and stated they would be looking for a new job, according to the CDC in 2022. If you're questioning whether you've chosen the wrong path and feeling the weight of burnout or doubt, you'll want to hear Kate's story. A nurse passionate about advocating for her patients, found herself in this same predicament — burnt out and questioning if she'd made a mistake in choosing her path. Through a journey of self-discovery, Kate realized she didn't need to abandon nursing, but instead redefined her role to fit her life and values. In this episode, we explore how Kate made her career work for her by prioritizing what mattered most, and how you can do the same—even when facing burnout. What you'll learn How to identify when your career no longer aligns with your core values and life goals The importance of untangling your identity from your job to find greater fulfillment Practical steps for navigating burnout and reclaiming the love you once had for your career Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 12, 2024

Ever feel like you're just going through the motions at work, not truly being yourself? What if you could transform your career by aligning it with who you really are? Join us as Katja Trmcic, reveals how she reinvented her career path through deep self-discovery and authentic connection, and went from practicing law to a career coach and mental health counselor. Learn how to break free from limiting beliefs and design a career that not only fits your strengths, skills and life, but also enhances your well-being. What you'll learn How to align your career with your true self How career coaching can help you remove blind spots and guide you toward a meaningful career The importance of self-awareness, relationship-building, and self-care during career change How reflection (self reflection and reflecting on past roles) can lead to career satisfaction Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 5, 2024

Becoming a lawyer is often seen as a prestigious career milestone—society tells us that once you've achieved it, YOU'VE MADE IT. So why it is that so many lawyers come to us looking for a way out? It turns out that careers are never a one-size-fits-all. What's great for one person might not be great for another. Many lawyers reach a point where they feel like law no longer fits them (or maybe it never did!) They're interested in doing something else, something that aligns better with their life and values. Today, we're sharing the stories of four lawyers who reached a turning point in their legal careers. Whether it was burnout, stress, boredom, a misalignment of values, or a shift in priorities, each one decided it was time for a change and they made it happen! What you'll learn How 4 lawyers made a career change to more fulfilling work How Jenna realized criminal prosecution no longer aligned with her life and priorities The negative impacts a high-pressure job had on Rebecca's health How Adam used transferable skills from law to change to a much more fulfilling career How Rob used his strengths to navigate a successful career change Hear their full story! Jenna - Lawyer Career Change: Finding Balance as a Working Mom Rebecca - How to Approach Your Support System About Making a Career Change Adam - Career Change for Lawyers Who Feel Stuck Rob - How to Make a Career Change When You Don't Know What You Want Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 29, 2024

Ever wondered what happens after you land your ideal role? Transitioning from a draining, unenjoyable job to a job you love can feel like a happily ever after, but it does take some work to make sure you continue to thrive in your career. In this episode, Kristy Wenz shares her story of ongoing career evolution. We shared her initial career change story last week on the podcast, and now she's back to share how she's continued to grow and thrive in her career. From navigating the complexities of tempting full-time offers to embracing experiments, Kristy's journey is a testament to the importance of continuous growth. Learn how to evolve and keep your career fulfilling and aligned with your ever-changing life. What you'll learn The power of saying "no" — Why you must say no in order to say yes How to continually pivot to focus on opportunities that align with your goals and passions The importance of continually experimenting with your career Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 22, 2024

If money were no object, what would your dream retirement look like? Now, imagine turning that dream into your everyday reality—today! In this episode, explore how Kristy turned her vision of an ideal retirement into a fulfilling career. After a sabbatical in Europe failed to deliver the expected "aha" moment, Kristy faced the challenge of defining what truly mattered to her. Discover how she found clarity by understanding her ideals and then created a role that aligned perfectly with her passions wine, travel, history and culture. Plus, find out how she pitched that dream role to a CEO and developed her own position! What you'll learn The importance of self-discovery in finding career clarity How to use your signature strengths to create a role that aligns with your ideal The possibility of combining your passions and interests with your career How to craft and pitch roles that align with your ideals Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 18, 2024

Making an intentional career change is no easy feat. In this episode, we delve into the crucial elements necessary to transition into fulfilling work. Discover why less than 4% of people find their careers deeply satisfying and learn how to overcome the excuses and obstacles that often stand in the way. Learn what it truly takes to make a meaningful and intentional career change. 🤩 Ready to jumpstart your intentional career change? Schedule a conversation with our team and we'll figure out how we can help!

Jul 17, 2024

We all know how hard it can be to make monumental change without any support, and an intentional career change isn't any different. Discover why it's so challenging to navigate this process alone and who needs to be part of your journey. Learn about the crucial role of outside perspectives in encouraging your progress and achieving your career goals! If you're ready to take the first step towards an intentional career change, we would love to help! Schedule a conversation with our team today and we'll figure out the best type of suport for your specific situation.

Jul 16, 2024

What if your career change isn't just about finding a new job, but about making a profound shift towards a more fulfilling life? What if you want to find work that excites you, gives you the flexibility and pay you need, while also allowing you to contribute to the world in the way you want? Discover how making an intentional career change can lead to greater fulfillment, alignment with your values, and a life that truly supports your long-term vision. Learn actionable strategies for making this type of change and hear inspiring stories of those who have successfully navigated this journey. Get ready to stop settling and start creating a career that fits your life! 🚀 Mentioned Episodes Nancy, Ep 533: Creating Your Ideal Career by Asking for What You Want Michael, Ep 395: Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change Cheri, Ep 572: How a Fulfilling Career Can Improve the Rest of Your Life Karen, Ep 561: Intentionally Changing Careers To Fit Your Life Design If you want to make an intentional change, we'd love to help. Schedule a conversation with our team, and we'll learn about your specific situation and figure out the how we can best help you!

Jul 15, 2024

If you feel unhappily stuck working in finance and want to make a change, this episode is for you. Natalie was working in a client-facing role in the wealth management industry, feeling unfulfilled and convinced that true career happiness required a drastic change. But her journey revealed a surprising truth: staying in finance but switching industries was actually the key to her fulfillment! Join us as we explore Natalie's journey, discuss the importance of aligning your career with your values, and provide actionable insights for anyone considering a finance career change. Discover how you can find meaningful work without leaving finance behind. What you'll learn How Natalie found a fulfilling career by staying in finance but switching industries. The role of aligning your career with your personal values. Strategies to make a career change without taking a pay cut. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 8, 2024

If you want to get anything done, you need to be able to communicate with other people. Whether it's salary negotiation, networking, job interviews, or working with a team, being a good communicator can help you succeed. Luckily, communication isn't a skill you're either born with or not—you can get better at it! Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author Charles Duhigg joins Scott on the podcast with practical tips for improving your communication skills and real-life applications, like how a Supercommunicator would ask for a raise! What you'll learn How to develop the skills of a Supercommunicator. Strategies for effective communication, including how to ask for a raise. How being a skilled communicator can enhance all areas of your life Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 1, 2024

Problem: I just quit my job after a year because it wasn't a fit. How do I identify opportunities that fit? That's what Edna wrote when she first contacted us. Join us as we dive into Edna's journey of self-discovery, leveraging strengths, values, and executive recruiters to find her ideal career path. Is quitting a career that's not right for you actually quitting, or is it making space for something greater? Let's explore how finding meaningful work that pays well is not just possible, but within your reach. What you'll learn How to navigate career transitions with confidence and clarity. The importance of understanding your strengths and values in finding the right career fit. Strategies for leveraging executive recruiters effectively in your job search. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 24, 2024

Listen to this before you ask for a raise! If you feel like you're not being paid what you're worth, it's definitely time to ask for a raise. But there are a few things you need to know if you want the ask to go smoothly and successfully. Unfortunately, nobody teaches you how to raise your income — we don't focus on it in schools and we certainly don't learn about it at our jobs (at least not the easy way). In this episode, Scott explains what you need to do before you ask for a raise, how to approach your boss with your ask, and how to make your request a win-win for you and your organization. What you'll learn How to clearly communicate your value and contributions to make it easier for your boss to consider and approve a raise. How to build a foundation with your employer that sets the stage to receive a raise What to say when you approach your boss for a raise (and what to say if they initially say no!) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 17, 2024

No, your career isn't everything, but your happiness is! While work is only a fraction of your life, we all know thoughts and feelings about that work don't stop when you clock out. If you're feeling stressed or burned out, your happiness (and life) will feel the negative impacts. Discover the ripple effect of career satisfaction on your life, from relationships to overall wellbeing, as Cheri shares her story three years after an intentional career change. Learn how this change profoundly impacted every aspect of her life for the better! What you'll learn How a fulfilling career can positively impact your daily routines, overall mindset, and more The lasting effects of making a career change. Strategies for continuously refining your definition of "ideal" to maximize happiness and fulfillment. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 10, 2024

When your job begins negatively affecting other aspects of your life—your family, your health, your self-worth—those are usually red flags signaling you to make a career change. But then comes a huge dilemma we see all the time — in desperation to escape your current situation, you jump into a new role that's just as bad as the one before. So, how do you avoid desperation in your job search and find a new role that adds to your life instead of draining it? That's where Cheri found herself. You'll hear how she went from trying to get out of a job that was making her miserable, to being so sure about what she wanted as the next step of her career that she turned down roles that seemed great but didn't align with her ideal career… until she found it! What you'll learn How to recognize when a job is negatively impacting your life. Strategies for making thoughtful and intentional career decisions. Tips for avoiding desperation in your job search. *Don't miss - Cheri and Scott discussing how to find organizations that you actually want to work for in episode 570 . Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 3, 2024

There's a part of career change that almost everyone gets stuck on. They have an idea of what they're looking for but are unsure how to turn that into a reality. Where do you go to search? How do you find companies that align with your must-haves when you're sifting through endless options online? That's exactly where Cheri found herself. Today, we're sharing a live coaching call of Scott walking Cheri through how she can search for and identify organizations that fit her values and match her Ideal Career Profile. Learn methods for searching for companies that fit your must-haves, including what to search and where to look, how to identify if companies offer remote roles, and what you can tell from an organizational structure. What you'll learn Strategies for effectively searching for companies that fit your ideals Refining searches to better align with what you're actually looking for Identifying promising leads and potential opportunities within target organizations Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 27, 2024

What's holding you back from doing more meaningful work? After working with thousands of career changers, we've learned that it's almost never external factors that stop you from moving to work that fits you better. So, how do you get out of your own way to make a move toward more meaningful work? In this episode, Sarah shares her journey of overcoming significant challenges, including health issues and self-doubt, to find a fulfilling and meaningful career. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true self, shifting mindsets, and overcoming limiting beliefs. What you'll learn The importance of gaining a deeper understanding of your strengths, interests, and values to guide career decisions. How asking for help can set you apart and give you the confidence needed to make an intentional career change How to discover your own version of meaningful work (a job that fulfills you and makes a positive impact on your life!) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 20, 2024

Reaching out to your network when making a career change seems like great advice… until you realize you want to pivot into something brand new and your network is made up of people in the industry you're trying to get out of. This is where a lot of people feel stuck, they want to explore a new field or new role, but they don't know how to even begin building a new network. In this episode, HTYC coach Laura walks through her own story of career change and how she expertly built genuine relationships in new environments. She and Scott discuss strategies for creating a supportive network from scratch, avoiding awkwardness, and forming genuine connections to help you find meaningful work! What you'll learn How to identify the right people to reach out to in your desired industry or location Methods for reaching out and building meaningful relationships from scratch The mindset shift needed to network differently when making a career change Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 13, 2024

Is your career on autopilot? We see it all the time. Something happens, maybe it's a change in your personal life, maybe it's a company restructuring or a layoff, but you suddenly realize your career has unfolded around you. You've never stopped to think, "Is this really the direction I want to be headed? Is this the type of work I want to be doing? Does this work fit the life that I want to be living?" Then what? How do you justify a career change at 40? Can you take control of your career when you're already 10, 20, or 30 years in? Learn how a layoff prompted Jorge to reevaluate his career direction, intentionally design his life, and take control of his career at age 42. What you'll learn How shifting from a passive approach to a more intentional mindset can make all the difference in a career change at 40 Strategies for conducting career experiments to pinpoint the path that aligns with your interests and strengths How to navigate multiple job offers and make educated decisions based on your values and goals Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 6, 2024

Think you're too busy to make a career change? Think again! In this episode, Scott gives tips and strategies to manage your time and create more space to focus on career change. Lack of time is not an excuse to stay in a job that is no longer a fit. Prioritize your desire for more meaningful work - learn how to make time for career change ! What you'll learn How to create a master schedule to effectively manage your time and prioritize tasks. Practical strategies for outsourcing and automating non-essential tasks to free up valuable time. The importance of batching activities and how it can streamline your daily routine. How to identify and eliminate small time-consuming tasks that drain your energy and focus. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 29, 2024

What do you do when you realize you were wrong about what you wanted for your career? How do you overcome the imposter syndrome of pivoting to a completely new career? You may have gotten a master's degree… maybe even a PhD, so now what? Was it all a waste of time? How do you move into a new field? If you're struggling with this, or curious about how people make the transition into a new industry when all of their experience is in a different field, you'll want to hear Amy Dickerson's story! Amy went to school to become a physical therapist but changed her mind soon after she graduated. Learn how she pivoted into a brand new industry and became the renowned career coach she is today. What you'll learn The importance of recognizing when your chosen career path isn't the right fit for you. Strategies for identifying your unique strengths and leveraging them in your career transition. Insights into overcoming imposter syndrome by detaching your identity from your career Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 25, 2024

After working with thousands of people who have made intentional career changes, we've learned a lot... including how long it normally takes to make this type of change. We've found that every single person who changes careers goes through the exact same milestones. Listen as Scott walks through these milestones and gives a timetable of how long you can expect an intentional career change to take! Schedule a call with our team! https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule/

Apr 22, 2024

What if you could try out a new career before committing? Turns out, you can! Discover how to use career experiments to test new careers without the commitment. Learn what a career experiment looks like from the inside — Our guest, Bob Kalish, is currently experimenting with consulting after working as a concept chef for 24+ years! In this episode, Bob explains how he found opportunities to experiment through his network, and exactly what he's looking to have answered during his experiments. What you'll learn How to design career experiments to validate your presumed ideal career and job search direction The importance of testing out what you believe you want out of your next role before committing Strategies for conducting paid research to explore potential career paths Tips for leveraging your network and test-driving conversations to clarify your career change goals Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 15, 2024

This podcast is not just for people who don't like their jobs. Sometimes you feel the itch to make a change even when you're in a really great situation, and that's completely normal! What if the grass is truly greener on the other side? Bobby's story walks through his career change concerns, and he and Scott provide practical advice on navigating the process of leaving a really good job in hopes of something even better! What you'll learn Embracing change is natural - It's okay to make a career change even if you're currently in a good situation How to set boundaries with yourself and current organization when beginning your career change How to roll with the punches of career change and come out with a role you love, even if it's not the role you expected Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 8, 2024

If you want to take more control of your career there's no way around it: You are going to have some awkward conversations with your boss. But what if having a few of these well-planned, uncomfortable conversations could get you everything you want out of your work (along with your boss's stamp of approval)? Well, it turns out, they can! Our guest today, Jason Bollman, is proof of that. He shared his initial career change story on the podcast a few years ago. If you haven't listened to that, it'll be helpful to fill in more of his story: listen here! Jason attributes much of his success since his initial career change to continuing to have difficult conversations with leadership. He has created a new role in his organization, gotten himself onto numerous projects that interest him, and has continued to pivot his career to fit him better and better! What you'll learn How to prepare effectively for uncomfortable conversations with leadership How to build trust with your organization and foster an environment where you can grow How to know if your company is taking advantage of you Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 1, 2024

Why is our culture so obsessed with job titles and job status? Just think about how often we ask, and are asked by others, "So, what do you do?" This inflated importance of career causes people to believe they have to find all of their fulfillment within the constraints of their career, which can easily lead to work consuming their life. That's exactly what happened to Karen — when the pandemic hit at the same time as multiple family emergencies, she realized her work was keeping her from her true priorities and she needed to make a change. Through Karen's experience, we uncover the importance of redefining the role of work in our lives and finding fulfillment beyond career achievements. Discover how Karen flipped the script of her life, redefined her priorities, and found a career that fit her new life design! What you'll learn The importance of intentional life design in aligning your career with the rest of your life How prioritizing personal well-being over career achievements can lead to greater fulfillment The challenges and rewards of transitioning careers to better align with personal priorities Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 25, 2024

There's this funny phenomenon that happens when people are looking for intentional work. They get to a point where they've been working on their career change for a while — they've identified what will make work meaningful for them and what they are looking for in an organization — but then the search for their ideal role starts taking longer than expected, and the doubts start creeping in. Staying true to yourself when you begin to have doubts is possibly the hardest part of the entire career change process. After a third job change left Eric as burned out as the one before, Eric decided his next career change would be much more intentional...but when his job search started approaching the yearlong mark, he began having doubts. Hear how Eric maintained focus by seeking support and ultimately refusing to settle for anything less than meaningful work. What you'll learn The importance of staying true to yourself and your values throughout the career change process. Strategies for maintaining focus and perseverance, even when faced with setbacks and challenges. The power of seeking support and guidance during times of transition. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 18, 2024

Taking a break from your career isn't uncommon - many people press pause due to children, health, travel, etc. But one mistake people make is thinking they need to return to the same work they were doing before. Caroline had hit burnout after 17 years with the same company and decided to take a 2-year break and stay home with her children. When she decided to return to the workforce she knew she wanted to do something different, but she wasn't sure what she could do outside of the company where she had spent the majority of her career. How could she translate all of her skills, strengths, and experience from that company to seem useful and valuable to other organizations? In this episode, you'll hear how Caroline figured out what she wanted and needed out of her career, learned how to communicate that in her job search, and landed a role that was customized to her. What you'll learn How to break free from the confines of your previous career trajectory, even after a hiatus How to translate your experiences, expertise, skills and strengths from one industry or organization to another How to identify your transferable skills and use your strengths to craft a compelling career story that resonates with potential employers Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 11, 2024

Recruiters and hiring managers are absolutely drowning in potential candidates today, so how can you stand out when job searching? How do you convince them to give you a chance? Well, turns out there's not just one Jedi mind trick that will make them choose you… and it really doesn't come down to "convincing them" that you're the perfect candidate. So what is it then? What matters most in your job search? That evasive answer is what we break down in this episode! What you'll learn What gets through to recruiters in a sea of applications The one element that makes all the difference when it comes to job hunting How to leverage technology to enhance your job search in 2024 Resources mentioned The Seven Elements of Meaningful Work Podcast Episodes about the Ideal Career Profile: Creating A Path To Your Ideal Career (And The Tool You Need To Make It Happen) How To Define Your Ideal Career When Making A Career Change If you're ready to begin taking steps toward more meaningful work, email scott@happentoyourcareer.com and put "Conversation" in the subject line. Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Mar 4, 2024

Career change can be uncomfortable. You'll likely have to break out of your comfort zone to progress down a new path that may be full of unknowns 👻 Feeling safe and at ease is great and all, but think about it, what goals have you ever achieved by staying in your comfort zone? We're willing to bet on not many at all. Stephanie had an aversion to risk, and was "comfortably unhappy" in her marketing career until she reached burnout and decided she needed to make a change. Now if we fast forward to what happened at the end of her change, she ended up receiving multiple offers and negotiated with those companies (talk about getting out of her comfort zone) and almost doubled her salary! Hear how she shifted her mindset to allow herself to go after what she never thought was possible! What you'll learn How to take small steps to ease your way out of your comfort zones How to use the "5 Whys" exercise as a career change breakthrough How figuring out what you want gives you more confidence in nerve-racking situations Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 26, 2024

Everywhere you look these days, you can find articles sharing why focusing on your strengths is more valuable than improving your weaknesses. Using your signature strengths in your role means you can be energized instead of drained, engaged instead of bored, and successful instead of struggling. Bree knew she wasn't using her strengths in her draining, repetitive role, but she wasn't sure how to step into a position that truly fit her unique gifts. On this live coaching call, Scott helps her build a plan for revealing and reinforcing her signature strengths in her upcoming interview. Listen to learn the 3 tactics that will help potential employers accurately perceive your strengths and the value you bring to their organization. What you'll learn How to use your Clifton StrengthsFinder results, and where they will/won't be useful for you! Interviewing using your strengths (while still being humble and likable) Why you don't need to focus on weaknesses (even though it will undoubtedly be an interview question) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 19, 2024

If your ideal role doesn't exist, it may be up to you to create it! It's all about figuring out exactly what you want and need out of your career, and then asking for it. Learn how Laura created her ideal role within her organization by making an ideal career profile, networking internally, and having bold, transparent conversations with leadership! What you'll learn How to be transparent and effectively communicate with leadership about your need for change The significance of internal networking to discover potential roles within your company Why gaining clarity around what you want and need out of your career should be the first step you take How to navigate an internal change within a company Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 12, 2024

The irony of being stuck at a job you hate is that it seems to consume your every waking moment. It begins to bleed into other areas of your life, and turn you into someone you're not. Discover how Paul escaped his career crisis by digging into self-discovery, setting boundaries, and asking for help and accountability. Paul did a lot of work to figure out what he wanted in his career, so when a job opportunity came along he was able to recognize it for what it was: the perfect fit! What you'll learn How detrimental a misfit job can be to your professional and personal life How to set boundaries to escape career crisis mode Why accountability is often the difference between wanting to make a career change and actually making it happen Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 5, 2024

"Is being bored a good enough reason to leave my job?" Boredom at work isn't talked about enough, but we get this question all the time! Becoming apathetic towards work and settling into a comfortable role can happen before we even realize something is wrong! But if the goal is meaningful work, this can be a dangerous place to be. It's much harder to leave a comfortable job than one that is obviously burning you out. That's where Lisa found herself Her job came with a lot of autonomy and flexibility, but she was extremely bored, isolated and wasn't receiving any feedback. If you're feeling bored at work, or like you're settling in a job that doesn't fulfill you, Lisa's story will not only inspire you to make a change but show you how you can! What you'll learn How isolation and mental barriers associated with being bored at work can keep you trapped in a job The silent struggle of workplace boredom and how to escape How your ideal career may be closer than you think, possibly in the same organization The common challenge of breaking out of your comfort zone to explore fulfilling work opportunities Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 29, 2024

You've likely heard the common scenario that happens to job seekers nowadays - they apply to over 100 jobs and get maybe one interview (more often 0!) Does anyone actually find a great role and get hired from job boards? It turns out - YES! Our client, Angie, found a role that fit her perfectly just sitting right there on Indeed.com, waiting for her it seemed. She applied, added a kick-a$$ cover letter (more on that in this episode), and landed an interview really quickly. And after just ONE(!) interview they agreed she was a perfect fit and offered her the job. You can find an amazing role on a job board, but it likely won't happen by simply applying. So if you feel like you keep getting sucked into a black hole of infinite jobs, and you're wondering how you can find that one role that fits you in the abyss — Angie's career change story is a must-listen! What you'll learn How Angie broke through mental barriers & limiting beliefs that hindered her career satisfaction How knowing exactly what you want changes the job search process (making it so much easier!) Why self-development has to be a priority in order to find your ideal role Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 22, 2024

When you think about leaving your current company you likely imagine one of two scenarios — 1. Movie-worthy visions of lighting the office on fire, while flipping the bird, on the way out the door or 2. Your team branding you as an unforgivable enemy because you lit the office on fire and flipped them the bird without looking back 🙃 But leaving a job doesn't have to mean burning bridges. You can escape your current job and find a much more fulfilling role without leaving your team or organization in a lurch. Think of this approach to a career transition as building bridges, not burning them. Scott shares actionable advice on how to approach your boss when you decide you need to make a change— including how to plan the meeting and exactly what to say in the conversation. He also gives examples of how to exit a company in the best way possible. Leaving a job can be done in a way that benefits everyone involved. It all comes down to how you approach those bridges (hint: leave the lighter fluid at home!) What you'll learn How to leave your job without burning bridges and turn it into an opportunity to build stronger connections. Actionable steps to set yourself and your team up for success during a career change How leaving a job can be a chance to strengthen relationships Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 18, 2024

A career change is not permanent. You may be thinking, "Of course I know that!" But it's a different story when you've put tons of hard work, time and effort into making a career change only for it not to pan out. *insert exasperated sigh 😩 However, when this happened to Michal, her reaction was excitement. She had gone into her initial career change with the mindset that at some point, she would likely grow into something else. And that simple mindset shift changed everything! ✨ This bonus episode is part 2 of Michal's story. You can hear Michal's original career change episode here 👉 550: Career Change Identity Crisis: Who Am I If I Leave This Job? Luckily, her second change ended up being a breeze compared to the first. Why? Well, thanks to all of that work she had put into her career change the first time around Michal knew exactly what she needed to feel fulfilled in a new role— so all she needed to do was find the perfect fit! Hear how Michal went from academia to a research role, and then to working for the federal government. She even gives great strategies on how to customize your resume during the job search! This episode gives great insight into how to make each iteration of your career better and better!

Jan 15, 2024

Have you ever felt like your career was on autopilot? Or that you were getting so far into your career that you felt like you couldn't leave without starting over? This is what happened to Michal. She spent years getting her doctorate and when the time came to get a job in academia, she did it without thinking… because that's just what you do! Right? Right??? Unfortunately, doing things the normal way, without question, put Michal in the same place many others are — In a job that isn't a great fit and doesn't particularly line up with what you want out of life! Hear how Michal untangled her identity from her longstanding career and found a new fulfilling career that aligned with her authentic self. Also, learn 5 internal obstacles of career change and discover how to navigate a career change without losing yourself! What you'll learn How to separate your identity from your career 5 common internal obstacles that stop career change How to recognize if you're career has become stagnant Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 8, 2024

What's the best way to determine if a different role or industry is right for you? Many people believe you must take huge risks to figure this out, but that's not the case. Career experiments are the answer! These are the opposite of the tactical career change approaches you often hear about, yet far more effective. We are going to cover one of the most highly effective types of career experiments today: test driving conversations. This experiment will allow you to meet new people, quickly test new careers, and pave the way for creating your very own role custom-fit to you. To demonstrate how this experiment works firsthand, Scott walks through Laura Morrison's career change ( episode 213 ), and explains step-by-step how she test drove conversations that led to finding a role that was perfect for her. Laura's Career Change Episodes: Part 1 - Switching Industries Without Compromising Your Career's Trajectory Part 2 (Where are they now) - Being Happy in an Exhausting Job What you'll learn How to explore new careers and industries through conversations Why an ideal career profile is a game changer for career change How Laura strategically used career experiments to find her ideal career Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 1, 2024

Ever find yourself caught in the struggle between being genuine and networking? Most people have trouble reconciling how to connect with people and build relationships naturally while also being able to accomplish their own goals. So how can you accomplish goals that require having connections but not be transactional? It turns out that there are easy ways to begin relationships that are genuine and feel natural to the other party (no schmoozing involved!) What's the key? Stop forcing it. This episode provides 5 examples of how to build connections and relationships naturally without being transactional. What you'll learn How to make connections without networking events and social media How to build genuine relationships when networking Five unconventional strategies to build genuine connections without resorting to transactional approaches Resources Mentioned >> Introduction formula examples Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 25, 2023

Is there any particular area or subject that people tend to come to you for? Scott has made a lot of career changes, more than most people you know... combined! But something finally clicked for him when he realized his friends and family were always coming to him for career advice. With HTYC turning 10 years old this year, we wanted to share Scott's career journey and how each of his career changes (even being in a rock band!) have contributed to the HTYC that exists today. What you'll learn How recognizing your strengths can lead to work you genuinely enjoy Valuable lessons from Scott's career failures and successes How to turn ADHD from a perceived weakness into a source of strength Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 18, 2023

I'll let you in on a secret, almost everyone thinks their network isn't big enough or strong enough to help them land their ideal role. But you (and a ton of other people) are wrong! Studies have shown that it's actually not the people closest to us, the people you likely think of when you think of your network, that can help you advance in your career. It's actually the friends or friends that really make things happen. Skeptical? Confused? In this week's episode, Tanya discusses how she used her network to land a job abroad at her dream organization! What you'll learn How Tanya made a career change from entertainment to working in wellness abroad The power of intentional networking: Tanya's strategy to connect and build relationships (that helped land her role!) How to define your career needs and target organizations that match Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 11, 2023

The key to unlocking the life you desire? Your signature strengths! You have a unique value to offer the world, and your signature strengths are the way to figure out how you operate at your best. Discover the counterintuitive nature of strengths, and learn insightful exercises to figure out your unique signature strengths. Tune in to embark on a journey toward a more fulfilling and empowered life. 🚀 What you'll learn How to identify your signature strengths Simple yet powerful exercises that unveil patterns to define your signature strengths How to use a feedback loop to continuously refine and apply your strengths, unlocking their true potential. Links Relevant Episode - 543: How To Use Your Signature Strengths To Get Hired Past Roles Exercise Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Dec 4, 2023

Have you ever had a role that had one focus and then morphed into something else over time? In less than 2 years, Nick's customer success role began to change to be more of a sales role – which did not fit him. Join Scott and Nick as they explore the importance of self-discovery, strengths, networking, and test driving conversations in crafting a fulfilling and purpose-driven career. What you'll learn How uncovering your strengths can help in a career transition and lead to a more fulfilling career How to identify if you're approaching burnout in a role you once love How Nick used his network to explore a new career path Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 30, 2023

How can you make 2024 the best year you've ever had? It starts with a better vision and plan for yourself. How do you get a better vision and direction? That begins with great questions. This ep details out the 5 questions Scott uses every year to make the next year even better than the last! Take a listen to find out all the questions Want help making your career change or making your career extraordinary? Schedule a conversation with our team and we can learn about you, your situation and figure out the very best way that we can support you! Click here >>> https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule/

Nov 27, 2023

The idea of getting to work in your strengths can be really exciting. But how do you get there? How do you find a role that aligns with your strengths, and how do you use those strengths to get hired? In this episode, Scott not only explains the key distinctions between regular strengths and Signature Strengths, but he also addresses the burning question of how to use those strengths secure a job you're excited about! You'll also hear from Maggie who used her strengths to get promoted to work she truly loves. What you'll learn Actionable steps to identify your signature strengths right away How to to use your strengths not just to secure a job but to genuinely enjoy the challenges in your role How to translate strengths into hireable traits Mentioned in this episode Maggie's Story - Episode 480: The Power of Using Your Strengths To Advance Your Career Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 20, 2023

James had identified Amazon as the company he wanted to work for, but they kept rejecting him. His values aligned with the organization and he was extremely excited about their company culture, but he kept repeating the same cycle. He would land an interview with Amazon (woo!) only to be told they "went a different direction" after the interview(ugh). So how did he end up landing his dream role with Amazon? By upgrading his mindset, persevering through rejection, and expertly using his network. Tune in as James shares his story of making a career change from Boeing to Amazon! What you'll learn How to navigate career change obstacles with resilience and strategic perseverance. How to leverage your network to its full potential to enhance your career change Practical tips for shaking off the ghosts of rejections past and embracing a growth-oriented mindset How to communicate passion and alignment during job interviews effectively. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 13, 2023

The shift that happens when you go from employee to working parent can cause a huge upheaval in your career. Your priorities completely change, and there are boundaries that must be set and values that must align. Jenna was working in an extremely demanding field, as a criminal prosecutor. She loved her career, but about four years into motherhood, she reached the point of absolute burnout. Learn how Jenna defined exactly what she needed in her next role and how she landed a role that was such a perfect fit, she got promoted after only a month! What you'll learn How to handle setbacks and unexpected turns during a career change How Jenna found a role that aligns with her personal values and family needs How to navigate the intersection of career and family life Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 6, 2023

What happens when the career plan you've always had falls apart? Anna VanRemoortel's identity was heavily tied to her job in academia, so when she realized she was no longer excited about her work and questioned her career's direction, she felt like she was lacking in all areas of her life. In this episode, Anna details the highs and lows of quitting her job in academia, dropping out of her PhD program, and becoming an executive director for a nonprofit (in less than a year!) What you'll learn Why you're never really "starting over," even when it feels like it How to identify when it's time to change your career direction Ways to make the most of casual networking opportunities Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 30, 2023

When you receive a job offer, whether that's for a career change or even an internal promotion, you are in the absolute best position to increase your salary or add benefits. But how do you approach the conversation? What exactly do you say? What do you ask for? In this episode, Scott discusses the best time to negotiate, examples of what you can ask for besides more money, exact verbiage to use and more! What you'll learn How to increase your salary and/or benefits through negotiation What to do in each step of a negotiation & exact verbiage to use Strategies for transforming a potential "no" into a productive partnership Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 23, 2023

Making an intentional career change isn't about compromising or settling, it's about figuring out what it would take for you to thrive in your work and then going after that ideal career! In this episode, Scott is joined by career coach Ben Fox to discuss the work they do with clients to help them think outside of what they've ever imagined, or thought possible, to define their ideal career. If you know you need to make a career change but feel stuck not knowing what your next role could be, this is a must-listen! What you'll learn How to use the ideal career profile to define your career minimums and must-haves Strategies to overcome mental barriers in the career change process Practical insights into transforming your career by defining what you want Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Episodes Mentioned 496: Using Curiosity & Experiments to Guide Your Career with Ben Fox BONUS: The Seven Elements of Meaningful Work Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 16, 2023

If your goal is to get a job, sure, you can stick with informational interviews. But if you're after a fulfilling career that pays really well, then you must do things differently than the rest of the world. The internet and self-proclaimed job experts have been chanting the mantra of informational interviews as the go-to solution for career change. But over the years, we've discovered that these interviews can actually throw up more roadblocks than solutions. In general, we've never been big fans of following the crowd, and that remains the same when it comes to informational interviews. In this episode, Scott dives into why we're not big proponents of this approach. Instead, he'll introduce you to a game-changer that will bring you much closer to your career goals: test-driving conversations. What you'll learn The limitations of informational interviews The importance of experimenting and staying open to self-discovery Why test-driving conversations is a more effective and authentic approach than informational interviews The step-by-step process of test-driving conversations Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 9, 2023

A single decision can set the stage for a life-altering transformation. You may think that the biggest result of deciding you need a new job will be changing your career. However, we've found time and time again when you begin doing the work to make this kind of change, you can end up transforming all aspects of your life. Jill had spent a decade in finance, burned out and trapped by the industry's notorious golden handcuffs. Her craving for transformation set her on an unexpected path, one that took her from networking to making an extremely bold career move. What you'll learn How to make networking actually work for you How to conduct career experiments outside of work The bold career move Jill made to escape the golden handcuffs of finance Jill's Podcast - Doing The Dang Thing Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 2, 2023

We're sharing insights from seven individuals who have successfully navigated career changes and found meaningful work aligned with their passions and strengths. Each of these career changers faced their own challenges and obstacles but emerged stronger and happier on the other side. But how did they do it?? Let's explore their stories and the valuable advice they offer to anyone considering a career change. (Remember, time is passing, and the only person who can change your future is you!) What you'll learn What you can do today to start towards a significant career change and personal growth Career advice on when you'll know if you should make a change or not The value of confronting your fears when it comes to the search for a more fulfilling career How to discover new career opportunities and options you may not have considered before Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 25, 2023

People who have good "career well-being" are interested in their work and answer yes to the question, "Do you like what you do each day?" The opposite of that? Career burnout. And in today's world, "burnout culture" is pervasive. If you've ever experienced career burnout or are looking to prevent it, this conversation with Emilie Aries is a must-listen! Emilie shares the core values that transformed her from burnout to a happier and more productive place in her career and life. Prioritize your well-being, take control of your life, and watch the positive changes unfold! What you'll learn The 3 core variables to help fight burnout How to practice saying "no" and the difference it can make for your life The difference between assertive and aggressive communication How to be more strategic with your life and career to avoid burnout Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 18, 2023

Could the answer to thriving at work be as simple as knowing what you want and then asking for it? When we last caught up with Nancy (on episode 532 of the HTYC podcast) she had decided to leave a company she co-founded and had spent 20 years working for. The goal? To explore a genuinely fulfilling career that gave her full autonomy and made her happy. Learn how Nancy navigated multiple offers and ultimately created her ideal career by figuring out what would bring her the most happiness and confidently going after it! (Don't miss Part 1 of Nancy's story !) What you'll learn How to approach conversations with leaders to ask for what you want in a role The obstacles (including your own strengths!) that may be holding you back from your ideal career The importance of assessing your priorities and aligning your desires in order to ask for what you want Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 11, 2023

Forget flexibility, what you're really looking for is career autonomy. You deserve to have control over your career, but true autonomy can be much more difficult to find than flexible work. Nancy made the difficult decision to leave her 20-year career as co-founder and VP of an event company in search of more autonomy. She now finds herself at a crossroads, torn between a seemingly ideal full-time role and the cherished freedom of contracting. In this episode, Scott walks her through this decision-making process in a live coaching session! What you'll learn Why autonomy is often the key to job satisfaction How to handle having tough conversations about career aspirations Scott's tips for figuring out which role is right for you when you're stuck between multiple opportunities Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 4, 2023

How do you get in touch with people who are incredibly busy and may hold the keys to your ideal career? More than just getting them to respond, how do you get them to be excited to take your call, return your email, or build a relationship with you? We've actually been teaching how to do this for years, but because we get questions about this topic so often, we wanted to bring in an expert on this topic. I am excited to share my conversation with Darrah Brustein, founder of Network Under 40, Equitable Payments, and Financial Whiz Kids who shares her experience and expertise in building relationships with busy people. What you'll learn How to find the "right people" to network with and stand out in your reachouts How to influence leaders and other busy people to want to help you How to ask for what you want when networking with busy people (and avoid being presumptuous) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 28, 2023

Changing careers is about way more than just switching jobs. There are many fears and limiting beliefs that can hold you back from going after what you truly want. If you're the kind of person who's a bit scared to take risks, and figuring out your ideal career feels like cracking a secret code, guess what? You're likely operating from a fixed mindset. Learn how a shift in Larry's mindset allowed him to realize his passion as a career brewmaster was no longer fulfilling him and that he didn't just need a new job, but an entirely new career! What you'll learn How to know if you're operating from a fixed mindset or growth mindset Why successful career changes involve much more than just changing jobs (and what they do entail) Why you may need to look outside of your hobbies and passions to discover your ideal career Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 21, 2023

Stay in nonprofit or explore new industries? Karen was at a career crossroads when an open role at another nonprofit presented itself in the most unusual way. Gain insights into leveraging your strengths, creating your ideal career profile, and embracing the unexpected to shape your own fulfilling career path. What you'll learn How to navigate the career crossroads of staying in nonprofit or exploring new industries How to identify new roles in unexpected places An inside look at exploring the unexpected twists of changing roles within nonprofit Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 14, 2023

There is no way to know what a hiring manager will ask in an interview, but that doesn't mean you can't prepare! HTYC coach, Megan Crawford, has a background in recruiting and has conducted thousands of interviews. She joins Scott to discuss what you can do to be extremely prepared for any interview. They provide great interview tips on how to approach interviews with confidence, align your true self with the role, and stop performing and start having genuine conversations. What you'll learn Interview tips on how to embrace authenticity for success How to expertly prepare for an interview How to be yourself in an interview and have a genuine conversation with the hiring manager Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 7, 2023

A layoff can leave you feeling completely out of control with no idea what to do next. Melissa found herself in this exact position and was scared to put herself back out there from fear of being laid off again. Learn how Melissa gained the confidence to go after what she truly wanted for the first time in her career and made being laid off the best thing that ever happened to her career. What you'll learn Strategies for making a career change after being laid off How to turn a professional setback into a boost for your career How to stay focused when faced with difficult career change decisions Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 31, 2023

Maybe you don't completely dread going to work every day, but there's a different category you may fall into: the "checked out and just don't care" crew. That fire and passion you once felt for your career seem to have fizzled out, and you're feeling disengaged. If you've been spending your time in a job that is out of alignment with what you value, even if you enjoy your day-to-day job functions, you may have gotten to the point of being apathetic. That's where Brian found himself for the first time in his career. When he was looped into a round of company layoffs, he overcame his initial panic by stepping back and aligning his career search with what he valued most, ultimately landing his ideal role and reigniting his passion for his career. What you'll learn The connection between your values and feeling disengaged at work How to identify what is most important to you when making a values-aligned career change How to leverage your network and ask the right questions when searching for a company that fits your values Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 24, 2023

Learn how to switch industries without starting in an entry-level position, taking a pay cut, or going back to school (no matter how long you've been in your current industry!) Scott and HTYC career coach, Taj Dashaun, discuss the 4 steps you can take if you've decided it's time to set your sights on a new industry for your career. What you'll learn How to conduct an audit of your skillset to identify transferable skills that align with your target industry The 4 steps to take when you decide to switch industries What to say when reaching out to build relationships in a new industry Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 17, 2023

Having a job you dislike can have a more detrimental impact on your mental health than being unemployed (Seriously! This is backed by research). Aaron began to realize this truth as he found himself contemplating some pretty dark things if it just meant he didn't have to go in to work. He had never identified with his career in construction management and felt extremely unfulfilled, but seeing as he worked for the family business… he felt completely trapped. Listen to Aaron share the chain of events that gave him the confidence to step away from the family business and go after his lifelong dream of being a lawyer. What you'll learn The impact a dissatisfying career can have on your mental health How to step out of your comfort zone and take control of your career The power of self-reflection and self-awareness in your career journey Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 10, 2023

If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed by all of the possibilities of your next career, the answer to narrowing down your search may be to focus on organizations. How do you do that? By taking all of the must-haves you've identified for your ideal career and finding organizations that meet those criteria. But that is drastically oversimplifying it, which is why we've dedicated an episode to this topic! We're sharing a live coaching call of Scott walking one of our clients, Julie, through this exact scenario. Learn how to get clear on your must-haves, narrow down organizations that meet them, and then how to reach out to these organizations to identify if they're a great fit for you. What you'll learn The importance of focusing on organizations to narrow down your career search How to identify your must-haves for your ideal career Strategies for finding organizations that meet your criteria Tips for reaching out to potential organizations and assessing if they're a good fit for you Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 3, 2023

We've all experienced those moments of feeling trapped in a job that no longer brings us joy. Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing, leaving us feeling stuck and unable to take that first step toward a better situation. However, by taking proactive action and defining your ideal, you'll find yourself well prepared to finally make a leap to more fulfilling work the unexpected occurs. Learn how Kristen turned an unexpected layoff into a catalyst for reinventing her career. Get inspired to make bold moves and find fulfillment in your career! What you'll learn How to reinvent your career using threads of your past roles The importance of proactively pursuing what you truly want for your career. Preparing for unexpected setbacks by taking small steps towards your goals. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Referenced in this episode: Kristen's website- https://www.kristenrocco.com/ Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 26, 2023

Are you tired of constantly overthinking important life decisions, like changing careers? Well, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the world of overthinkers and explore how to break free from analysis paralysis. Scott is joined by one of our career coaches, Bri, who shares practical strategies to help you step out of your comfort zone and embrace imperfect action on your path to a more fulfilling career. Join us as we challenge the notion of waiting for certainty and learn how taking action, even without absolute confidence, can be the key to real change. Don't let overthinking hold you back anymore! What you'll learn The common traits and challenges of overthinkers when it comes to making career changes How to avoid questioning too much and talking yourself out of making a change The power of imperfect action and how taking courageous steps, even before feeling ready, can lead to confidence and success in your new career path Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 19, 2023

Making a career change doesn't always go according to plan. Louie had worked in medical imaging for 13 years but decided he was ready for a change, and made the switch to IT. When his new role began negatively affecting his health and family, he quit without another lined up. Learn how Louie pivoted back to medical imaging, but this time found his ideal role. What you'll learn How to define what you really are looking for when you decide to make a career change How to use your connections to make a career change The importance of prioritizing your health over your career Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 12, 2023

Here's the thing about burnout—it's contagious. When leaders are overwhelmed and running on empty, it can seep into the entire organization and cause widespread burnout. But here's the good news: leaders have the power to turn the tide and create a thriving environment for all. Today, Dave Stachowiak joins one of HTYC's leaders, Cindy Gonos, to discuss preventing leadership burnout, and ultimately positively impacting burnout in your organization as a whole What you'll learn The importance of leadership vulnerability, and how to approach it with your team How changing your feedback system can help overall happiness in your organization How teams can work together to prevent burnout The six main indicators of burnout Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes 126: Your Career Path is NOT a Straight Line with Dave Stachowiak 351: Advancing Your Career When You're Forced to Change

Jun 5, 2023

Starting your own business has become quite the buzz these days, but let's be real—it's not for everyone. Sometimes people confuse their desire for more freedom and flexibility with the need to become their own boss. However, there are certain folks and situations where starting a business could be the perfect career move. The question is, how do you know if entrepreneurship is the right move for your career? Our guest, Amy, shares how she came to the realization that opening her own business was the right move for her, and how she built a support system that allowed her to take the leap into creative entrepreneurship. What you'll learn How to know if you should open your own business or if you just need to make a career change Where to find your biggest supporters and motivators when starting a business Questions to ask yourself if you're considering becoming an entrepreneur Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ))

May 29, 2023

Say goodbye to the boring grind and hello to a career that brings out the best in you! Gallup's research has revealed the one thing that has the biggest impact on whether or not your work is fulfilling. Can you guess what it is? (You probably can from the title of this episode…) It's whether or not your strengths fit the role you're in. That's right, the key to unlocking fulfillment in your work lies in fitting your strengths to your career. In this episode, Scott discusses these findings with Dr. Jim Harter, the Chief Scientist of Workplace and Wellbeing at Gallup! What you'll learn How organizations can create a thriving culture of engaged employees The research and data-backed knowledge that supports the link between strengths and finding fulfilling work How to have more meaningful conversations with your leader (or your team if you are a leader!) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 22, 2023

Is making a career change really worth the effort, perseverance, and time it takes? Listen to Vicky's inspiring journey from feeling stuck to thriving in a new role, and decide for yourself! Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 19, 2023

There's been one episode that we've received an overwhelming amount of feedback on. More than any other episode in the history of this podcast, and more than any other story in the Happen To Your Career Book , because people resonate with this story so deeply. So that is the story we're going to share today as a special bonus episode! If you find yourself inspired by this story and wish to make a similar change in your own life, reach out by clicking here to schedule with our team 👉 https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule/ Schedule a meeting with our team! 👉 https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule/

May 15, 2023

Whether it's responding to emails as they come into our inbox, no matter the hour, or agreeing to meetings after our established working hours, setting boundaries at work has become increasingly challenging. Today's technology makes it almost too easy to think we have to "always be on." Learn how to set healthy boundaries at work with insights from Rachael Robertson, a world-renowned authority on leading in extreme environments! What you'll learn How to influence your work culture for better boundaries How to be successful in the most challenging of environments Practical strategies for holding boundaries Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 8, 2023

Unhappy in your current job? It's possible your ideal role is right in front of you, you just haven't uncovered it yet! Jenn's story provides specific steps and examples for discovering your ideal role within your current organization. What you'll learn How to decide if changing roles internally is the right move for you How to experiment with roles within your current company How to have conversations about an internal career move with leaders in your organization Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 1, 2023

You know you bring immense value to your organization and feel that you deserve to be paid more than your current salary. But how do you go about asking for it? Where do you even begin? And more importantly, how can you ensure that your request is met with a positive response? In this episode, Scott speaks with Justin, a technical engineer, who found himself in the same situation. He ended up staying with the company he loved and successfully negotiated a raise, exceeding the amount he initially expected! What you'll learn Why leveraging outside job offers is not always necessary to get a raise How to push past your comfort zone to ask for the raise you deserve Tips for framing your value to the company and making a compelling case for a raise Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 24, 2023

Imagine your child thriving in their career from an early age instead of feeling confused and lost in their first 10 years on the job. Many of us are already thinking about what work will look like for the next generation and how we can help improve it before they even enter the workforce. In this episode, we explore the best ways to approach talking to kids about work and careers, and share insights on how to ask the right questions and guide your child toward a fulfilling career path! Episode 329: Helping Your Kids Prepare for Their Future Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 17, 2023

Making a career change later in life can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Scott had built a great career working for the same company for 18 years. When he began to realize he no longer felt challenged at work, there were 2 main limiting beliefs holding him back: "I feel like I'm too late in my career, and between work and family obligations, I'm too busy to make a career change." Hear how Scott overcame these obstacles and ultimately beat out more qualified candidates to land a new role he's really excited about! What you'll learn How to fit a career change into your life no matter how busy you are Using strengths to overcome limiting beliefs How networking expedited Scott's career change Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 10, 2023

What if I told you there was a way to engineer yourself to become a top candidate for your dream organization? Jenna had been a bedside RN her entire career, but always felt misaligned and like she was just tolerating her job. When she finally decided she wanted more out of her life and career, she narrowed her job search down to just one organization she wanted to work for. Learn how Jenna built connections with her ideal organization, persevered after rejection, and became the top candidate when the same role she had been initially rejected for opened back up. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 3, 2023

Should you stay or should you go? If you're so stressed you feel like you can't function normally, or you feel completely misaligned with your work, or you're no longer able to have a social life, or maybe all the above... something does have to change! However, you actually have more options than simply staying or quitting. In this episode, Scott is joined by HTYC career coach Megan to discuss the 3 questions you must review to decide if you should quit your job without another lined up, plus alternatives to quitting that most people have never considered! We want to hear from you! Take our first-ever listener survey: https://happentoyourcareer.com/survey Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 27, 2023

What if you didn't have to escape your job? What if the place you were your happiest and the place you felt most alive was actually where you worked? Steph had known for almost 9 years that she felt the most alive, and the most like herself, in fitness studios, but she had never allowed herself to believe that she could actually build a career in fitness. Steph had a great career in the Marine Corps, and then with Amazon, but she never felt like she was doing work that was true to her. In this episode, she discusses her realization that she could make a living doing what she loved, and how she took the leap to pick up her life and go after it. What you'll learn The importance of building a career in alignment with your life How to use feedback from your support system to find a career that fits you The importance of defining success for yourself when pursuing work you love We want to hear from you! Take our first-ever listener survey: https://happentoyourcareer.com/survey Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 23, 2023

In this bonus episode, Scott answers the following question we received from a listener: "How do I figure out what I want to do when my entire career up until this point has been defined for me?" We want to hear from you! Take our first-ever listener survey: https://happentoyourcareer.com/survey

Mar 20, 2023

Have you taken every assessment and personality quiz out there only to find that you're still in the same place? While the knowledge of being a "relator" or "achiever" or "learner" is interesting, you still don't have a raise, a new career, or work that makes you happy. To help you escape this roller coaster to nowhere, HTYC's own Cindy and Kate are taking over the podcast to help you understand your unique mix of strengths, and then apply that knowledge in a way that is useful and valuable to your career and life. What you'll learn How to understand what your mix of strengths mean to you The scientifically proven link between strengths and career satisfaction How nurturing your unique set of strengths can lead to more meaningful work Mentioned in this Episode Episode 475: Breaking Out Of Your Career Funk By Digging Into Your Strengths ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) happentoyourcareer.com/resources Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 16, 2023

This is the final part of our series on the seven elements of meaningful work and covers "Values." If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and start creating your own definition of meaningful work. Listen to Part 1 on Contribution: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 2 on Flexibility & Autonomy: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 3 on Quality of Life: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 4 on Growth: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 5 on Signature Strengths: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 6 on Supportive People : Spotify / Apple Podcasts

Mar 13, 2023

Transitioning out of the military is no easy task. From the rollercoaster of emotions to the lifestyle changes, and of course, finding a civilian job. Julia had loved her time in the military, but that chapter had come to a close and she needed to figure out what her next career would be. When she began her job search, she felt completely out of her element, struggled to relate her military experience to civilian job postings, and found herself considering jobs well below her military pay. In this episode, you'll hear how Julia went from not knowing what she wanted to do next to landing an amazing role in the corporate world and defining her ideal life as a civilian. What you'll learn How to find confidence in your career after transitioning out of the military The importance of thinking in terms of an ideal life instead of just an ideal career How to translate job descriptions in a new industry to help you realize if you're a good fit or not Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 9, 2023

This is part six of our series on the seven elements of meaningful work and covers "Supportive People." If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and start creating your own definition of meaningful work. Listen to Part 1 on Contribution: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 2 on Flexibility & Autonomy: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 3 on Quality of Life: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 4 on Growth: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 5 on Signature Strengths: Spotify / Apple Podcasts

Mar 6, 2023

A lack of career clarity can leave you feeling directionless. Luckily there is a practice that can help you discover what makes you unique, what motivates you, what you enjoy in your work, and can help you build a more intentional life and career: Reflection. In order to achieve her own career clarity, HTYC coach, Briana Riley, built a reflection practice that she uses in her coaching today. What you'll learn An exercise you can use to gain clarity and build a more intentional life and career How self-reflection can help you define your ideal career How asking for help can accelerate your progress to a fulfilling career Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 3, 2023

This is part five of our series on the seven elements of meaningful work and covers "Signature Strengths." If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and start creating your own definition of meaningful work. Listen to Part 1 on Contribution: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 2 on Flexibility & Autonomy: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 3 on Quality of Life: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 4 on Growth: Spotify / Apple Podcasts

Feb 28, 2023

The audiobook version of "Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change & Meaningful Work" is now available on Audible! In celebration of the launch, today's bonus episode includes Chapter 2: Happy High Achiever Milestones. Click here to order the audiobook book on Audible! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print copy or ebook here !

Feb 27, 2023

Kristy had landed her dream role traveling the world, drinking wine (and getting paid to do both!) She had put in a lot of hard work to figure out her ideal career and make a career change, but it turns out she still wasn't done! Kristy Wenz shared her initial career change story from communications to wine travel on the HTYC podcast in 2018. In today's episode, she returns to discuss how she's continued optimizing her career into better and better iterations of her dream career. What you'll learn Why learning to say no is so important when optimizing your career How to overcome the fear of leaving your once ideal role The importance of creating your list of must-haves Kristy's original episode - Episode 255: How Kristy Celebrated Small Victories on the Way to Her Dream Career ( Apple Podcasts / Spotify ) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 24, 2023

This is part four of our series on the seven elements of meaningful work and covers "Growth." If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and start creating your own definition of meaningful work. Listen to Part 1 on Contribution: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 2 on Flexibility & Autonomy: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 3 on Quality of Life: Spotify / Apple Podcasts

Feb 22, 2023

This is part three of our series on the seven elements of meaningful work and covers "Quality of Life." If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and start creating your own definition of meaningful work. Listen to Part 1 on Contribution: Spotify / Apple Podcasts Listen to Part 2 on Flexibility & Autonomy: Spotify / Apple Podcasts

Feb 20, 2023

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to pivot out of your current industry? One of the biggest challenges when it comes to career change is the inability to see outside of what you know and the career that you're accustomed to. HTYC career coach, Taj Dashaun found himself in this very place after his football career ended when he graduated from college. In today's episode, Taj gives expert advice as he details the ups and downs of his many career pivots. What you'll learn The important distinction between how you want to live vs. what you want to do How to know it's time to make a career pivot How to transfer your skills to a new industry Have career change questions? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 17, 2023

This is part two of our series on the seven elements of meaningful work and covers "Flexibility & Autonomy." If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and start creating your own definition of meaningful work. Listen to Part 1 on Contribution! ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 13, 2023

A career change can seem daunting, but what if your life depended on it? Thomas lay on the ground for 2.5 minutes, paralyzed. A career-ending neck injury changed his life and career as he knew it in an instant. Learn how a former NFL player used his passion to find purpose and fulfillment off the field. What you'll learn How to Identify your passion vs. your purpose An exercise in trusting your gut when it's time to leave a career Who to add to your team of advisors to help navigate your career change How to overcome the fear that is holding you back from career fulfillment Have career change questions? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 9, 2023

If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and start creating your own definition of meaningful work. This episode is part one and covers "Contribution."

Feb 6, 2023

Climbing the corporate ladder will bring you success, but will it bring you happiness? Learn how a senior-level manager rallied after a shocking job loss, figured out his top career priority, and pivoted into multiple offers from companies he was eager to work for. What you'll learn How to prioritize what is most important to you in your career How Dan experienced true career happiness by stepping down from the executive level The importance of going back to your roots to find exactly what your career has been missing How to pivot after job loss and use it to your advantage Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 31, 2023

How can you create more fulfilling work in your role and for your team? Two HTYC leaders, Scott & Cindy, take you behind the scenes to explain how the HTYC team creates fulfilling work by doing things a lot differently than the rest of the world. They share the specific processes that work for HTYC, and provide practices you can implement in your role today to begin the journey to more fulfilling work!

Jan 30, 2023

HTYC has evolved from a blog project that helped people get raises and promotions to a company with an entire team dedicated to changing how work is done worldwide. Today's episode discusses how the future of work is changing and how taking control of your career can help change the way the world does and thinks about work. What you'll learn What it means to change the way the world does and thinks about work How to take control of your career What you can do to help change the way the world works Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 23, 2023

What do you do when you decide your current job no longer fits you? Whether it's an external shift, like your priorities change, or an internal shift, like a misalignment of values, you know something is off. HTYC career coach, Megan Crawford worked in recruiting for over 12 years until she realized her role no longer aligned with her values or what she wanted out of her life. On today's episode, she discusses her career change journey from recruiting to coaching, including tactical steps you can take if you're in a similar position! What you'll learn How to use fear of the unknown and uncertainty to fuel your career change What to do when your new career isn't what you thought it would be The importance of acknowledging that you're no longer in a career that fits you Have career change questions? Email "conversation" to scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 20, 2023

In this bonus episode, Scott answers the following question we received from a listener: "I love my career but my spouse hates theirs. How do I support my spouse?" Have a question you would like to hear answered on the podcast? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Jan 16, 2023

Do you feel connected to your role currently? Do you feel important? Do you feel like you're close to burning out? Many companies focus on employee engagement, but their idea of growth and engagement isn't guaranteed to be exactly what you want or need. In today's episode, Rachel Cooke of Lead Above Noise talks about the four different types of growth and how you can drive your own career growth. What you'll learn How to know what's holding you back from doing your best work How to figure out your definition of career growth The four components that create a really powerful employee experience Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 12, 2023

Working mothers make up a significant part of the U.S. labor force, accounting for nearly one-third of all employed women, according to the latest census. So how do you find the time to prioritize your family and do your job well? Samantha and Kate hop on the podcast to talk about their experiences as working moms, the importance of filling your own cup, and methods they've found to make their lives run (somewhat) smoothly as working moms.

Jan 9, 2023

I cannot tell you the number of times I have heard someone say "work is supposed to be hard that's why it's called work" or even "work is supposed to suck." It's the mindset that we have been engrained to have as a society. Luckily this narrative is very misguided, and people are starting to realize that work doesn't actually have to suck. Natalie had, what many people would call, a "great job." She was learning and growing, had great coworkers and mentors, and was making great money, but ultimately she wasn't happy. In this episode, Natalie discusses how she figured out the solution to her career unhappiness was switching industries, and how she made it happen. What you'll learn Why switching industries may not be as drastic of a career change as you may think How to conduct career experiments through reachouts How to negotiate in a way that feels true to yourself How to use your current network to find your ideal role Have career change questions? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 6, 2023

ADHD impairs your executive functions, which enable you to plan, focus and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. This diagnosis can cause work, specifically, to be extremely challenging, yet many adults with ADHD have extremely successful careers. In this special bonus episode, Cindy talks about managing her workload as an adult with ADHD. She discusses how she sets herself up for success in her role and gives tactical advice on how you can do the same! Email Cindy: cindy@happentoyourcareer.com Check out Scott's new book that Cindy mentions in the ep!

Jan 2, 2023

If you've been feeling like you need a change, your gut may be trying to tell you something. Ben Fox, one of HTYC's career coaches, has learned to lead with curiosity and listen to his gut intuition in order to live life without regrets. This combination has led him to experiment with many jobs throughout his life. He also knows what it's like to feel lost when it comes to your career. He spent many years after college hopping from job to job, not knowing what he wanted. What he didn't realize at the time was that all of those seemingly random jobs were actually allowing him to experiment with his career, and eventually he was able to take his learnings and pinpoint his ideal career. Listen to hear Ben and Scott talk about learning to listen to your gut intuition, career experiments, and what to do right now if you're considering making a career change. What you'll learn How to use career experiments to assemble your ideal role What to do when you're questioning whether or not you should make a change How to leverage your gut intuition to guide your career Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now ! Have career change questions? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 26, 2022

Kat felt lost. She had been out of college for almost a decade and still hadn't found her place in the corporate world. She had no idea where to turn and felt like she was constantly making the wrong decisions and letting herself down. What she didn't realize was that the job she had been working for over a decade, just to get by, was actually checking every single box for what she wanted out of her career and life. She just hadn't allowed herself to pay close enough attention. Listen to how Kat changed her life by uncovering what she truly needed to feel fulfilled. What you'll learn Why it's difficult for you to get out of your own way and think differently about your career Career fulfillment means something different for everyone How to overcome limiting beliefs during a career change How coaching can help you find passion in the most surprising place Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now ! Have career change questions? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 19, 2022

Last year Scott & Alyssa were on a roll. They had been hitting all of their goals for many, many years. They felt great! Until they realized they were likely hitting all their goals because they were thinking too small. So in 2022 Scott & Alyssa dreamt really big. And guess what? They still crushed their goals! They did so by coming up with a new strategy that allowed them to closely monitor their goals all year long. Today on the podcast they're sharing that exact strategy and other takeaways from setting goals as a couple for 14(!) years. What you'll learn How to think bigger when setting goals How the Barlows accomplished goal setting as a family Goal categories you can use if you're new to goal setting Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now ! Have career change questions? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes 439 - Goal Setting: How Scott & Alyssa Have Learned To Set Impactful Goals ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) 386 - Top Lessons I've Learned From Screwing Up Goal Setting For A Decade ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) 316 - Overcoming Failure Through Joint Goal Setting ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 12, 2022

Have you thought about quitting your job? If you're feeling bored, burnt out, or stuck, the answer is most likely "yes!" Sometimes we stay at a job for way too long because we don't want to hurt our resume or leave a company in a lurch; however, we often end up hurting ourselves. Travis had been all over the map with healthcare, but he felt like something was missing from each role and got bored very quickly. When he thought he had found his ideal role, he ended up miserable, so he quit. Learn how Travis got to the core of what he truly wanted out of life, overcame his limiting beliefs, and found a role that was practically made for him. What you'll learn How to overcome career boredom by taking risks The importance of taking the next step during your career change even if you don't know your destination How to show up for yourself even when you can't figure out what you want Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now ! Have career change questions? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 5, 2022

What do you do when the people who should be your support network are trying to help you by telling you not to change careers? What if the people you depend on are holding you back? In this episode, Rebecca talks about her experience facing this unexpected career change obstacle, and how honest and open conversations led to a fervently supportive network she relied on to make her career change! What you'll learn The script Rebecca used to speak with her support system about making a career change How to utilize your network's support and the best ways to check in with them through the process How to overcome others' limiting beliefs and keep going Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now ! Have career change questions? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 2, 2022

Feeling misaligned with your career? The thing is, you're probably great at it! So what's up? Why do you feel like a square peg in a round hole? Today, Scott and Cindy hop on the podcast for a short bonus episode to explain what we at HTYC like to call "High-Performing Misfits". What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Want to take action on your career misalignment? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Nov 28, 2022

Landing your ideal career in today's world often hinges on building, maintaining, and utilizing your professional network. We've talked a lot on the podcast about the importance of "reach-outs" and building relationships, but the part we haven't discussed is how to actually find those people to reach out to and build relationships with. Specifically, how do you figure out who the right people are for your situation? What you'll learn How to narrow down your pool of prospects when networking for a career change The importance of being authentic when building professional relationships How to figure out where your people are spending their time Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 21, 2022

Have you ever been rejected by a job opportunity and felt relief? That's what happened to Charity. Her entire career had been a cycle of unconsciously falling into role after role, never really taking time to ask herself what she wanted. She had begun to experience burnout, which led to her robotically applying for jobs she didn't really want. But when she was rejected by a few jobs she thought she had in the bag, she realized she needed a much more encompassing change than she had originally thought. Learn how Charity figured out what she really wanted, took the reins, and started intentionally designing her life to be everything that she knew it could be. What you'll learn Why staying in your current role may be the biggest risk The importance of giving yourself a deadline and taking action (even if you're not ready!) How to use your differences and uniqueness as strengths Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 14, 2022

Working with a career coach can be revolutionary for many aspiring career changers, but career coaching is not for everyone. Will a career coach amplify your career search? Are there any obvious signs that career coaching is not right for your situation? HTYC's own Cindy and Kate are taking over the podcast this week to help you figure out if career coaching is the right next step for your career change journey. What you'll learn Questions to ask yourself to evaluate if career coaching is right for you Reasons career coaching may not fit your current situation What to expect when working with HTYC How to know when it's time to take action toward a career change Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How Do I Leverage My Signature Strengths? ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 11, 2022

What other people think can influence even the biggest decisions of your life, whether you like it or not. This influence affects your marital, parenting, health, and specifically your career decisions. To do work you truly love, you must stop caring what people think. This is much easier said than done! Scott walks through 3 practices he has identified that can help you (actually!) stop caring what other people think, so you're free to go after what YOU truly want!

Nov 7, 2022

Have you thought about changing careers even though you enjoy your job? It can be difficult to justify leaving what many would consider a great career. Bobby was enjoying his job, but he had been at the organization for 8 years and couldn't stop thinking "what else is out there?" Listen to how he knew when it was time to put a stake in the ground and go after true career happiness in a new, exciting role. What you'll learn How setting boundaries can keep your career change momentum going The importance of following your gut feeling and how it relates to career happiness How to know when it's time to leave a "great job" Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 3, 2022

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Oct 31, 2022

Being laid off is never a pleasant experience; however, similar to all of life's biggest challenges, it can be a huge opportunity for growth. Victoria was loving her career and things were great! Until they weren't. She was laid off only 5 months into her ideal role and had to unexpectedly navigate another career change. Learn how she expertly tapped into her strengths and network, landed a role in a completely different industry, and made the most of her career change opportunity by negotiating to meet her goals! What you'll learn How to stay positive and motivated to make a career change after job loss Why a layoff can be the best thing that can happen for your career growth How to use your strengths to search for new roles Why a career change is the best time to negotiate your salary and benefits Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 25, 2022

How do you find meaningful work that pays really well? How do high performers find purpose and happiness in their careers? The hope that there is more out there than feeling anxious, burned out, unfulfilled, and stuck in your career has led you here! If you're ready to find work you love that allows you the flexibility and autonomy to prioritize the things most important to you, then you're in the right place! This kind of work not only exists but there's a better way to get there (and it's not scrolling through job boards). This podcast will challenge you to reconsider what meaningful work looks like and expand your beliefs on what is truly possible for your career & life. Join Scott Anthony Barlow, CEO of Happen To Your Career (HTYC), as he brings you weekly learnings through conversations with successful career changers and experts in psychology, negotiation, signature strengths, happiness, work culture, and unconventional career change. Past guests include Daniel Pink, Gretchen Rubin, Marshall Goldsmith, Jen Sincero, Jenny Blake, Nir Eyal, and J.J. Sutherland. Work doesn't have to suck. You truly can find work you freaking love! Let us show you how you can "happen to your career." happentoyourcareer.com

Oct 24, 2022

Jesse Janelle, HTYC coach, discusses her multiple career pivots and how she ignored what society was telling her she "should do" and paid attention to what she enjoyed doing and what came naturally to her. What you'll learn How to find your ideal career by dissecting pieces of your past roles How to say no when you need to uphold your boundaries How to craft the best version of your career story when making career pivots The importance of finding common threads between your roles, especially when switching industries Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 17, 2022

Does it seem to you that there must be something better out there, but you have no idea what it is or how to find it? It's not easy for driven, hardworking, successful people to convince themselves to change careers. They have to reach the "fed-up point," and that can take years. In honor of the book launch, we are sharing four stories of past guests and clients and their experience reaching their fed-up point. No matter where you are and what situation you're in, extraordinary can be possible for you. Listen now! What you'll learn How to know when it's time to make a career change How solving the exposure problem can lead to more extraordinary career changes What pushes people to change careers Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 12, 2022

One mistake many people make when they are searching for clarity in their work and other areas of life is taking time away, and hoping clarity will come to them. While time, space, and energy are helpful for getting perspective, they do not guarantee clarity. That's not at all how clarity actually works. So how does clarity work? Scott explains in this bonus episode! Learn more about the book! Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Oct 10, 2022

Alyssa is one of the co-founders of HTYC and has seen thousands of people make nearly impossible career changes, yet when it came to making her own career transition she experienced self-doubt and mental roadblocks. Learn how Alyssa regained her confidence by going back to her strengths, shifted her mindset to excel in the interview process, negotiated in the face of the impossible, and ultimately landed her ideal role in a field she's been away from for 12 years! What you'll learn How Alyssa negotiated in a seemingly impossible situation and created a flexible role in education The importance of going back to your strengths to figure out what fits How a career change for teachers can still be in the field of education How a mindset shift during coaching transformed Alyssa's interview experience Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book to learn all about Scott's upcoming book! Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 3, 2022

Have you ever had a job you really enjoyed (maybe even loved!) but something still felt off? That's where Kate found herself. She was making a difference as a nurse, had patients she loved, and a great team; however, something was still missing. Kate didn't feel ready to give up her identity as a nurse, but she knew something had to give. Learn how Kate went from feeling disenchanted with the healthcare system to finding fulfillment in a career she loves, community involvement and ultramarathons! What you'll learn How to untangle your identity from an industry you've given your heart and soul to How to ready yourself to face the unknowns of career change What career fulfillment really means (and what it doesn't!) The tools Kate used to figure out what she really wanted out of her career and life Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book to learn all about Scott's upcoming book! Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 27, 2022

Pre-order Scott Anthony Barlow's new book Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work , and get exclusive pre-order bonuses. Pre-order here and send a copy of your receipt to scott@happentoyourcareer.com to receive the awesome bonuses! On this special bonus episode, Scott discusses "the why" behind his new book: what influenced him, kept him going and the impact he believes it can have. When you preorder and send the receipt, with "Bonuses" in the subject line, to scott@happentoyourcareer.com you will receive: A limited edition Author's copy of the book - we'll even get it to your house BEFORE the book publishes in October (It could take longer if you're not in the USA) Access to audio scripts (including those that have been used to negotiate $10K-$120K extra during a job offer) A PDF copy of the book available immediately A private list of all the research that went into the writing of the book My personal list of top 10 books that could change your life (and how you think about fulfilling work) Chance to participate in our early reader group Special Interview about the book with the HTYC team (video and audio) Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book to learn more!

Sep 26, 2022

To feel fulfilled in your career, you need your work to feel meaningful and you want to feel like you're making a difference or helping people. It's time for a career change! But hold up, before you begin looking for "meaningful careers," you first need to define what meaningful work is to you (it's different for everyone!) In this episode, Scott and Cindy discuss how to figure out what creates meaningful work for you and how to match your unique definition with a career. What you'll learn Questions to ask yourself to figure out what is most meaningful to you How to find a job doing what you love that also helps people The importance of knowing your strengths & how to use them to fill your bucket The connection between meaningful work and careers that help people Pre-order our book Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work , and get exclusive pre-order bonuses! Pre-order here and send a copy of your receipt to scott@happentoyourcareer.com to receive the awesome bonuses! Learn more at happentoyourcareer.com/book Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 19, 2022

Pre-order Scott Anthony Barlow's new book Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work , and get exclusive pre-order bonuses. Pre-order here and send a copy of your receipt to scott@happentoyourcareer.com to receive the awesome bonuses! On this episode, we are so excited to take you behind the scenes as Scott reads an excerpt from his new book! When you preorder and send the receipt, with "Bonuses" in the subject line, to scott@happentoyourcareer.com you will receive: A limited edition Author's copy of the book - we'll even get it to your house BEFORE the book publishes in October (It could take longer if you're not in the USA) Access to audio scripts (including those that have been used to negotiate $10K-$120K extra during a job offer) A PDF copy of the book available immediately A private list of all the research that went into the writing of the book My personal list of top 10 books that could change your life (and how you think about fulfilling work) Chance to participate in our early reader group Special Interview about the book with the HTYC team (video and audio) Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book to learn more!

Sep 16, 2022

Negotiation expert Kwame Christian's motto is: "The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations." If we want a more equitable workplace, we have to talk to each other about race. Kwame joins Scott to give tips on approaching difficult conversations and to discuss his new book: How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond . Related Episodes Episode 459: How To Improve Your Conversation & Negotiation Skills With Kwame Christian

Sep 12, 2022

What if you were promoted 4 times over 7 years, each time into a role that fit you better? That's what Maggie did by digging into her strengths and learning how to use them to her advantage. By leaning into her strengths and pivoting into roles that she fully aligned with, Maggie had the satisfaction of finally being able to be herself at work. What you'll learn The importance of staying true to yourself in your career search and roles (and how your strengths can help you do just that!) How to use your strengths to continually tweak your career trajectory The strategy of negotiation through silence How exploring your signature strengths can lead to work you actually enjoy Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book to learn all about Scott's upcoming book! Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 5, 2022

Your career is a continual progression, a journey that's never actually completed. The ultimate challenge is eventually learning how to direct that journey. Taking your past experiences and the things you've learned about yourself on the way and creating the exact role you want and expertly navigating your career path. Learn how Quynh used every single experience from being an international student, going through the immigration process and all of her different jobs, to continually pivot into roles that better fit her priorities and life. What you'll learn How to use learnings from your current and past roles to pivot into a career that fits The importance of figuring out the exact ingredients that will create your ideal role How to figure out your career path by defining your priorities Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 29, 2022

You will never find meaningful work by staying at a job you're good at but don't enjoy. If you're feeling burned out and unfulfilled at work, you don't have to continue that cycle. Your ideal career is out there! But first you have to figure out what you want out of your career so you can go and get it! Learn how Erin's mindset shift allowed her to realize that her ideal career was right in front of her all along. What you'll learn How to know when it's time to leave a job you're great at How Erin overcame her biggest obstacles when switching industries Questions to ask in an interview to make sure a role is right for you How to use your strengths to create career clarity Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 22, 2022

Finding work you love isn't impossible, but you have to be willing to put in the time and effort and step away from the conventional career change route. If you want to find meaningful work that pays well, it's going to take a lot more than just scrolling through job boards, updating your LinkedIn, polishing your resume and attending networking events. In this episode, Scott chats with 2 career coaches and business owners, Austin Belcak & Janine Esbrand, who help career changers find their ideal roles using unconventional methods. What you'll learn The most effective place to start when you want to make a career change What it means to design your career around your life The unconventional methods you can use to successfully pivot your career How to build relationships to move the needle towards your ideal career Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 15, 2022

Our mission is to change the way the entire world works, and that starts with you! Do you have your next vacation on the calendar? Are you preparing yourself and your team for a break? Taking a month (or more!) off of work is possible. It's all about assessing your priorities and being intentional. Scott has returned from his very own intentional hiatus! After a month-long, much-deserved vacation in Greece, he is back and ready to share takeaways from his trip and advice from his longest time away from HTYC. What you'll learn What it really means to thrive at work Scott's biggest takeaways from his month in Greece How to set your team up for success so you can take time off The importance of being intentional Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 12, 2022

Do you need to go back to school if you want to make a career change? Maybe you're looking to switch industries and you're wondering if you can do so without going back to school. Or maybe you hustled hard to get to where you are without ever getting a degree, and now you're wondering: Is a career change with no degree possible? Kate & Cindy discuss navigating career changes without a degree, and the advice we give our clients about getting additional degrees to make a career switch.

Aug 8, 2022

Not feeling like yourself in your career? Get out of your career funk by using your strengths to become the truest version of yourself at work. Understanding your strengths, and how they work for you, is one of the first steps we emphasize when hopeful career changers approach us. In this episode, Cindy & Kate explore digging into your strengths, narrowing your career search and finding a role that fits you (+brings you happiness and fulfillment!) What you'll learn How to evaluate if you're working within your strengths in your role The importance of using your strengths as tools in your career search How to differentiate your skills from your strength Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 1, 2022

When it comes to finding meaningful work, relationships are in & resumes are out! Turns out if you're looking to make a change to more fulfilling work, your paper resume is actually pretty irrelevant in the career change process. Aligning your experience with a new role or a new industry is possible. You can have a meaningful, fulfilling career that pays well, but trolling job boards with your resume isn't going to make it happen. On this episode, Liz & Ang discuss kickstarting your career change to meaningful work by proactively building relationships… and ditching your resume (just kidding… sort of). What you'll learn Why building relationships will get you farther than your resume How to align your experience with a new role and pivot your career How building relationships can help you test drive new career opportunities Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 25, 2022

It's easy to become frustrated or disheartened when trying to make a career change, particularly if you are feeling burnt out in your current role or if you've been trying to make a change for awhile. However, having a positive mindset can be a true game changer on the path to meaningful, well-paid work. On this team episode, Phillip & Ang share 5 tips to maintain a positive mindset during a career change What you'll learn How to keep your energy high when you're at a slow part of your career change Ways to reframe your mindset when you are losing confidence in the career change process How to keep internal negative chatter from taking over Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 18, 2022

Have you ever felt like you would enjoy your work more if you could do something more creative, but struggled to figure out how to make that a reality? Allowing more time for creativity and fun in your career is one major component to avoiding burnout. On this team episode, Ang & Celena share stories, tips, and questions to ask yourself to spark your creativity and revamp your boring career. What you'll learn How to align your current role with what you want out of your career Ways to generate creativity and joy in your current role How to be more creative when you don't work in the arts Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 11, 2022

If you find yourself feeling negative about your work, unfocused, procrastinating, downplaying your achievements…if you start to question why you get up in the morning, it may be time to accept that you need to make a change. It's time to figure out whether you are in the right role experiencing imposter syndrome or if you're in the wrong role and you're actually an imposter. On this team episode, Cindy & Kate discuss how to know if you're in the right role & the truth behind imposter syndrome. What you'll learn How to differentiate imposter syndrome from a role that's wrong for you Why using your strengths is so important in identifying your ideal role How feelings of being an imposter can help you evaluate your career trajector To get the resources on imposter syndrome that Cindy mentioned in this episode, email cindy@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 8, 2022

Fear of the unknown is one of the most common hesitations we hear from people wanting to change careers. Not being able to control your situation or know exactly what will happen next can be stressful and draining. How can you move away from that fearful place and refocus your energy into work that will actually bring about change? HTYC career coach, Angela Barnard, jumps on the podcast to discuss one of her favorite topics: energy. Did you enjoy this episode and want to discuss more about energy and your career? Email angela@happentoyourcareer.com

Jul 4, 2022

The traditional way of job searching doesn't work... you already know that. So how do you land a role in today's world? And not just any role, but your ideal role… one that's meaningful, that you enjoy, and that pays really well (without going back to school)? These "unicorn roles" are out there, our clients have proven this time and time again. On today's episode, 3 HTYC career coaches, Ang, Liz & Phillip, share career advice and detail what their most successful career change clients have done differently. What you'll learn Steps the most successful career changers take How to figure out what you actually want to do How to create opportunities for yourself Tactical career advice from our career coaches Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 30, 2022

"I am ready for a career change… Will I have to start over? Do I need to go back to school? Will I have to take a pay cut?" 35-40 years old is a common age range for career change. Oftentimes you have made it to a high level in your current organization, are feeling burnt out, and are finding your priorities in life are shifting. How can you take the skills and experience you've gained over the past 10+ years and translate them into a meaningful career you love? In this bonus episode, Phillip, HTYC Director of Client Results, discusses the common struggles of 35-40 year old career changers and the solutions our coaches provide to help them transition to their ideal role! Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Jun 27, 2022

You wake up one day and your career feels off track. Maybe you've realized the work you're doing is no longer meaningful to you, and you want more out of your career. Even if you're in your "midlife," you still deserve to do meaningful work that makes you happy! Your abilities are going to change. Your views are going to change. The things you care about are going to change. Recognize it for what it is: a sign that you've been evolving and that your current situation no longer suits you. On this team episode, Cindy & Phillip detail the stories of 4 HTYC alums that made midlife career changes. Learn how they persevered through limiting beliefs and found a second chance at career happiness. What you'll learn 4 limiting beliefs stopping people in their midlife from making a career change How to transfer your skills to a new job so you're never starting over Why it's okay to leave an industry even if you've worked your way to the top How to ditch your limiting beliefs and take action for your career change Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 20, 2022

If your current role isn't fulfilling, if it isn't checking all the boxes, if it isn't aligned with what you picture as your ideal career… then what are you waiting for? Why are you going down a path that isn't going to bring you career happiness and fulfillment? Alistair Marshall has made quite a few pivots throughout his career, and one of his ventures happens to be career coaching! With this combination of personal and professional experience, he gives great insight on how to identify if your current role is still the right fit for your life, what actually worked for him as he transitioned careers, and how he knew the role he chose was the right one during his career search. What you will learn Why you should always experiment with your career How to get out of your comfort zone and find career happiness Career search tips from a career coach's personal experience Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 16, 2022

Scott discusses his family's annual trip abroad, and how he and Alyssa are intentionally using their trip this year to step away from the company for one month. This is pretty much Scott's out of office in podcast form, but you'll also learn how to be more intentional in your life and work! What you'll learn Why Scott & Alyssa are stepping away from HTYC for an entire month Scott's vision of how work across the world can be more flexible than today's standard Where in the world the Barlows are heading this summer (and why they hired a skipper!) Scott's take on the new "4-day work week" that the UK is testing out Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Jun 13, 2022

When it comes to making a career change, figuring out what you want to do next can seem extremely daunting, especially when thinking long-term. When the pandemic hit, Victoria Lyon was thrust into the front lines of COVID testing operations. This unexpected role change caused her to reevaluate her research job and plans for a PhD. As she began digging into what she truly wanted, she felt a lot of pressure to make the right decisions for her career's future. Learn how Victoria figured out what she truly wanted by getting strategic with her strengths, and switched industries to a career she loves. What you will learn How to evaluate your strengths to figure out your ideal role when switching industries The importance of finding a career where you can be yourself Career search strategies that use your signature strengths Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 6, 2022

A huge part of navigating your career search is the challenge of convincing yourself to wait for the right fit and trusting your ideal role will come along. Knowing when to walk away is extremely difficult at times, but learning to trust your gut feeling can help you navigate these decisions. Peter Stark, author of "The Only Negotiating Guide You'll Ever Need" joins Scott to discuss how your gut feelings can direct your career search, and more! What you'll learn How to practice negotiation in everyday conversation Steps to negotiate a raise (Peter takes you step by step) How to decide when to negotiate and when to walk away The importance of envisioning what you want out of your career trajectory Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 30, 2022

You've realized it's time to make a career change, but you've likely also realized doing so is a big commitment that will take time and dedication. How on earth can you fit this into your life when you already have a completely full schedule? On today's episode, Scott dives into how to create more time and space in your life to make a career change. What you'll learn How to create 5-10 hours a week of time you didn't have before Specific tips on how to simplify your daily/weekly tasks How to identify what is stealing your time Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 23, 2022

Linking achievement to happiness or contentment is a common theme in today's society, especially when it comes to evaluating a career. However, to live a fulfilling life and do meaningful work you must learn how to love the life you have, and live without regret. Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, author of "The Earned Life," discusses earning your path to fulfillment & continually reinventing yourself so you are never truly stuck. What you'll learn How to have confidence in starting over in your career or switching industries The problem with our society's overfocus on achievement The importance of being open minded specifically when it comes to your career Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 16, 2022

When you receive a job offer, you are in the best position to negotiate. It's your time to get what you want whether that is more money, better benefits, flexibility... On the other hand, if you've been with a company for a few months (or years) and think it's about dang time to ask for a raise, you can (and should!) Listen in as author & negotiation expert, G. Richard Shell gives real life examples of job and salary negotiation. What you'll learn How to ask for more money when you receive a job offer The trick to making negotiation less awkward How to prepare and set goals for your next negotiation How to ask for a raise Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 9, 2022

Haley wanted a career that was more flexible (and fulfilling). However, she was fearful a career pivot would jeopardize the experience and success she had gained over the past decade as a marketing executive. Learn how Haley made a career change to something that aligned with her priorities without derailing her career trajectory. What you'll learn How to know when it's time to leave your long-term career (even if it's going well!) The importance of giving yourself permission to get out of your career comfort zone How to align each phase of your life with your career Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcast )

May 2, 2022

What happens when the career plan you've alway had falls apart? Anna VanRemoortel's identity was heavily tied to her academic job, so when she realized she was no longer excited about her work and questioned her career's direction, she was left feeling like she was lacking in all areas of her life. In this episode, Anna details the highs and lows of dropping out of her PhD program and becoming an executive director (in less than a year!) To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts on the Happen To Your Career Podcast Page Want to know how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over? Check out our Career Change Guide Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Apr 25, 2022

Transitioning careers is hard work, and there are a lot of ups and downs, but when you feel that tug like you were meant for more… you've got to make it happen. Angela Barnard wasn't always sure what her career would be, but from a young age she realized it was up to her to design her life. Learn how Ang became the successful career coach she is today by aligning her strengths and values, getting uncomfortable, and believing in herself every step of the way. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts on the Happen To Your Career Podcast Page Want to know how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over? Check out our Career Change Guide Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Apr 18, 2022

One of the pillars of career growth is self-development. When it comes to communicating with our team and even our family and friends, it's important to know how to manage emotions and have productive, yet difficult, conversations. Negotiation expert Kwame Christian discusses how to use his 3-part framework to gain confidence in your conversation skills and become a better negotiator in every aspect of your life. What you'll learn How to use Kwame's 3-step framework to improve your negotiation skills Tips to prepare for salary negotiation and how to managing your emotions during the conversation How to negotiate anything, specifically during a career change Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 11, 2022

Many of the people that we have worked with here at HTYC tend to go through several career changes on their own. They try many of the traditional job search methods, and they don't see lasting results. Usually, they start excited about their new role, but then, at some point, start realizing that something is off. Sometimes the role or company doesn't match your values. Sometimes the role doesn't match your strengths. Laura Parker used to work for a global law firm for 12 years, and made a change to this technology company 2 years ago. It didn't take long for her to realize that she needed to make another change, and that's where she found this podcast. But I'm getting ahead of her story. We need to jump back and see why she needed to leave the law firm in the first place?

Apr 4, 2022

How can you remove distraction? Distraction from achieving what's most important to you? Distraction that takes you away from who you want to be spending your time with? Who better to answer this question than the person who wrote "Indistractable: How to control your attention and choose your life." I read it and loved it so much that I bought it for my entire team for Christmas. Here to teach us the difference between traction and distraction is author Nir Eyal. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Mar 28, 2022

The goal for many people that we work with is to obtain freedom in their life and work. But what does that even mean? Natalie Sisson, The Suitcase Entrepreneur, traveled the world for many years - living and working wherever she wanted to, and speaking with hundreds of people on her podcast about what freedom really means to them. From those experiences, she has created her own definition of freedom. Listen as Scott and Natalie discuss the pros and cons and how to create your personal definition of freedom to guide your career and life. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Mar 21, 2022

Studies show that people make a first impression in less than 7 seconds. That doesn't give you a lot of time to make a great impression during a job interview or when you're networking! So what can you do in those 7 seconds (or less) to make the absolute best impression? Vanessa Van Edwards, author of "Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication," shares science-backed research on how to make a great first impression. What you'll learn The importance of first impressions and how to master them How to give off the right cues to show charisma and trustworthiness during interviews and networking How your LinkedIn profile is perceived by others, and things to change for your career search Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 14, 2022

In the Pursuit of Happiness, Will Smith finds himself sitting on the bathroom floor with his son after everything has come crashing down and he has no place to live and he's hit rock bottom? He's absolutely forced to figure things out. But what if you have a reasonably good job and you're making good money and you know you want something more but honestly it's really difficult to make it happen? Benjamin Hardy talks about exactly why "Willpower doesn't work in these situations" to make a successful change! To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Mar 7, 2022

As humans, we have a tendency to compare ourselves to one another. This doesn't make us feel too great most of the time, but especially when it comes to measuring success. My measure or definition of success may not be the same as yours. And that is completely okay! That's because success looks different for everyone. When you worry about other people's opinions (even if it's family or friends), it can negatively impact your potential success. On today's episode, Celena Singh shares how she broke out of the restraints of other's expectations and found happiness and satisfaction in her successes. What you'll learn Why you need to figure out your own definition of success How outside opinions negatively impact your success What you need to do to get out of your own way How to stand up for yourself and find happiness where you are Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 28, 2022

Are the expectations of others holding you back from doing work that is truly fulfilling? Most of us feel like we have to behave like one person when we're at work, and a different person when we're at home or in our social circles. That in itself creates a social expectation. If you want to be yourself at all times, you're bucking the trend. Because, in our world today it's not "normal" to get paid to be who you are, using your true strengths instead of just the skills you've picked up in various roles along the way. But, you want to know the weirdest part? By resisting being your most authentic self at all times (because of fear) we are ensuring that we stay unhappy by default. Learn how to go against the grain and find a career that allows you to be YOU! What You'll Learn How to model living authentically during a career change to find a career that fits How to modify your job offer to reflect what you really want How your boss can support you during your career change The importance of finding your strengths to determine your ideal role Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 21, 2022

Years ago, I wanted to learn more about how some people became what I now call Happy High Achievers – people who were successful in both their career and also in the other areas of life. Fast forward to when we started HTYC, we had the goal to help many more people in the world become Happy High Achievers, not just to get to meaningful work. So what do you think stops people from making career changes to much more fulfilling work? What stops people from becoming Happy High Achievers? Cindy Gonos, Director of Client Success at HTYC joins me to discuss the five biggest beliefs that stop you from ever taking the first step and asking for career help. What You'll Learn Why you don't don't need to run away from a career change and how to ask for help How "powering through" isn't always the answer & why you don't have to sacrifice anything to enjoy your career Why the lifestyle you've grown accustomed to might hold you back from fulfilling work Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 14, 2022

Changing careers is hard. Waiting for the right role can be even harder. It's often easier to just settle for a "good enough" role – especially when the process seems to be taking too long. While a good job isn't necessarily a bad thing, what if you end up missing your ideal opportunity that could lead to lasting career happiness? It took Eric an entire year to find the right role. Along the way, he had to ask himself some hard questions and learn how and when to say "no" to "good" opportunities. What you will learn: How having patience and trusting the process can lead you to your ideal role The benefits of saying "no" and how to know when the role isn't right for you How Eric used networking and persistence to make his career change Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 7, 2022

There's personal career growth ( when you live your definition of success) and then there's career growth according to society's definition of success. Maybe you've been promoted over the years all the way to senior manager, yet you still feel stuck, bored, and drained. Society will tell you this is what success is! We disagree. Growing in your career is figuring out what you're good at and what energizes you, and pivoting into a meaningful, fulfilling career that uses your strengths. Learn how James Sannan came to the realization that there could be more to his career than the short phase of excitement he felt after each promotion, and how he networked his way into a meaningful career that he truly enjoys. What you'll learn The importance of having a growth mindset in order to positively impact and advance your career How persistence and networking can help you get into the company you want to work for The steps to take in order to make a change when you feel stuck in your career How James knew it was time to leave the company he'd been with for 12 years Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 31, 2022

You've been ignoring that feeling in your gut for a while. Maybe it's been about your job, or how you're raising your kids, or even concerned about your relationships. But it's time to start paying attention to it. Why? Your intuition is great at letting you know when things are off. But it's not great at helping you understand why it's off. When Alissa Penney decided to stop ignoring those feelings, she was able to completely change her career (and even start her own consulting business). To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Jan 24, 2022

When it comes to making a big career transition to work you love (and get paid well for), there are breadcrumbs throughout your life – sometimes long before college – that can help guide you. Liz McLean, HTYC career coach, experienced some success in her early careers, but a bit of self-reflection opened her eyes to her need to have a career that helps people. Learn how Liz went way back, got uncomfortable and found her ideal career. What you'll learn The importance of beginning with yourself and doing the work to figure out your ideal career How to step out of your comfort zone (and feel good doing so) How Liz's reflection on her childhood dream helped shape her new career path Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 17, 2022

One of the best ways to gain momentum during your career search is to reach out to employees at the company you want to work for, specifically key decision-makers. This will allow you to stand out among the sea of 500-1,000+ applications. When you go to make these connections, there are some simple, yet overlooked, strategies that are very effective to not only receive a response when doing this deliberate networking, but all get a response that could propel you into the role you are aiming for. Brian is a podcast listener and client who reached out to me through email, and his email blew me away. So today I want to share with you the tactics Brian used to grab my attention and what you can learn from it. What you'll learn How to identify what creates a great next step for your career change The language to use in reach outs to stand out in a decision-maker's inbox How you can create an opportunity through networking and building relationships with employees at your ideal company Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers - 6 Ways to get Reassurance that your new career is right for you ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 10, 2022

Raise your hand if you've ever been frustrated with or hated your job, and wanted to leave. I know MY hand went up, and I think I heard ALL of yours, too. We all know that feeling, but many people don't quit their miserable jobs for years. What's holding us back? Oftentimes, it's as simple as our own limiting beliefs. Larry Chase worked in breweries for 20 years, but something was always missing. Learn how Larry discovered his strengths, got out of his own head and discovered true career happiness in an ideal role. What you'll learn The importance of figuring where you want to go before deciding on a career that fits Fixed mindset vs growth mindset Why sometimes it's about changing as a person – not just a job or career change How Larry discovered his strengths and figured out what he really enjoyed about his industry Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 3, 2022

Many high performers work hard to climb the corporate ladder. Reaching an executive level is a crowning achievement. Or is it? Dan Ruley had worked his way up to become the Director of Sales, but (another) conflict arose between family and work, leading to him losing his job. Re-evaluating his priorities, he learned that an executive level role wasn't right for him and, even though his new role is technically a step down, he now makes more and is able to focus on what he does best. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Dec 27, 2021

Career change can seem scary and difficult because you don't know what will really happen. While you may not be able to see the future, you can still learn from career changes others made in the past and see where they are now. Coaches Phillip Migyanko and Liz McLean share the top 3 lessons from people that have made successful career changes over the past 9 years. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Dec 20, 2021

If someone asked you right now, "what is your passion?" Would you have an answer? People tend to devote a lot of their time and energy to figuring out what their passion is. We've worked with a lot of people that had a career they were passionate about, but they discovered that passion wasn't really the key to career happiness. Thomas Williams had a passion for football, which carried him into a career in the NFL. But an injury led him to re-evaluate his identity and opened his eyes to find his true purpose. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Dec 13, 2021

Do you have a solid understanding of your signature strengths? Do you need help finding your strengths or feel like your results don't exactly fit you? Listen as we take you behind the scenes on a live coaching call, where Scott helps Judith clarify her Clifton Strengths results and realize how she leverages them every day without even realizing. What you'll learn How to use the "5 Whys" method to discover and really narrow down your strengths Why you may not agree with some of your strengths results How to identify the ways each of your strengths fits you Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 6, 2021

We've all experienced setbacks in life, but it's about how we react to them that makes the difference between reaching our goals or letting them fall by the wayside. When it comes to career change, many people, including High Performers, are bound to stumble on a few things before ultimately reaching their new career. Is your career change going nowhere fast? It was for our guest, Sarah Hawkins. That is, until she asked for help (when she knew that she needed it!). To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Nov 29, 2021

Your mental limitations are keeping you from making a larger impact in your life and career. I know because I have had the same problem, and hit the same roadblocks. I don't consider myself as someone who thinks small, but this year, Alyssa and I decided to get some outside help to break through our own mental limitations. And it made a huge difference! Listen as Alyssa and I share the top ways you can break through your own limitations and finally start setting goals that actually make an impact on your life. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Nov 22, 2021

If you set a small goal, you're probably going to succeed. But, if you set ambitious goals and work hard to reach them, it'll be more rewarding. The problem with setting challenging goals is that many people don't have faith in themselves to accomplish those higher goals. And so they attempt to lower the stakes to avoid having to step out of their comfort zone. Andy Molinsky, an author and expert on behavior in the business world, shares the 5 key challenges underlying our avoidance tendencies when it comes to uncomfortable situations and how to overcome these challenges to achieve your career change goals. What you'll learn The 5 key challenges underlying our avoidance tendencies when it comes to uncomfortable situations How to overcome these challenges to achieve your career change goals The surprising discoveries you make about yourself as you continue to face your fears as you step out of your comfort zone Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 15, 2021

A lot of people feel stuck in their jobs. Trying to break out can seem difficult or impossible (spoiler alert – it's not actually impossible). Adam Bloom was about to graduate law school, and he felt stuck. He entered the workforce, and continued to feel stuck in his career for years. Learn how Adam set himself up to pivot to a new career path and finally found work he really wanted to be doing. What you'll learn The importance of of discovering your strengths so that you aren't stuck in the wrong career The transferable skills to focus on in a lawyer career change How to overcome setbacks when you're trying to find a career that fits Why taking chances on yourself can lead to growth and career happiness Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 8, 2021

Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing - especially during a career change - but you can learn to minimize and overcome that fear. Margaret Fredrickson learned how to overcome her fear of admitting who she was and what she wanted. We get really deep into how a career search is so much more than just a job search - it's finding a career and a lifestyle that fits your needs. Margaret was able to get a great role that she, quite frankly, wouldn't have earned otherwise. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Nov 1, 2021

There is one thing that stops people from making a career change more than anything else. Indecision. Overthinking. "What if it doesn't work out?" "What if I don't like my coworkers?" "Are the benefits good enough?" "Am I qualified?" Questions keep your head filled and you miss out. How can you stop overthinking and finally start making decisions? Phillip Migyanko and Sharissa Sebastian discuss how you can stop this paralyzing process and make the decisions that really matter to you What you'll learn How to stop overthinking in order to make better career decisions What triggers overthinking in the first place How to break out of the "what if?" cycle Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How To Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Should I Quit My Job? How To Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcast )

Oct 25, 2021

Do job qualifications always matter? Cheri was feeling unfulfilled and wanted to change careers, but when she looked through job listings, she felt like she didn't have the qualifications to make a change she would enjoy. Listen in as Cheri chats with Scott about how she landed a role that (on paper) she was unqualified for. What you'll learn The importance of not sacrificing what you want and need for a job that's "good enough" How your fear of negotiation may actually be beneficial How to get outside of your own head when you feel unqualified The importance of letting go of roles that aren't an ideal fit Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 18, 2021

One of the biggest things that we repeatedly hear from people all over the world is the issue of time. It takes a large amount of time to do just a normal career pivot, and even more time to make the types of career changes we focus on at Happen To Your Career. A career chang where you're really maximizing all areas of your career so it fits in your life and truly provides you with career happiness. So you want a career change… where are you going to get all this time? This is something we are helping people reconcile every single day. So why not turn that process into a podcast episode? Today I am joined by our Director of Client Success, Phillip Migyanko, to discuss how to create time to divert towards a career pivot. What you'll learn Specific tasks you can automate or outsource in your life How to set up your environment to save you time How to hammer out time to focus on a career pivot Creating systems for things that we do all the time The importance of "time limiting" during your career change Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 11, 2021

Many people seem to get lucky in life - they get the best jobs, the best houses, the best cars. That's because the science of happiness works whether you are intentional or not. To get the best results, though, you must be intentional in your actions surrounding your life and career. Jenn Lim shares how she learned to identify what was really important to her after she was laid off from her job and her dad was diagnosed with cancer. She learned how to be intentional and use science to create her own luck. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Oct 4, 2021

When considering a career change, you should be asking, "what career fits me?" But instenad, most people beging to spiral with questions: "how am I going to transition to a new career when I have no experience in that industry?" Cesar had several roadblocks, mental barriers and limiting beliefs that he had to overcome before starting his career change journey. Leanr how he was able to achieve career growth & happiness by successfully switching industries from legal to nonprofit. What you'll learn How to get out of your own way The importance of identifying your signature strengths. Why you need to evaluate your values, wants, and needs. How to actually reach out to the right organizations (and get a response) Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 27, 2021

Not all career changes work out - the grass isn't always greener on the other side. So what do you do when you realize that your previous career actually fit you? How do you pivot back into that career path after some time has passed (and the field has likely advanced)? Louie shares why he changed careers from medical imaging into IT, the struggles he faced when he made that change, and how he pivoted back into medical imaging, ultimately leading him to career and life happiness. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Sep 20, 2021

You just got promoted or hired. You're super excited! Fast forward a year, the excitment has worn off and you find yourself doing work that doesn't fit your strengths or interests. Reality hits: Your new, ideal role doesn't fit you anymore. Learn how Nick took this exact situation and made an exciting career change by discovering his strengths. What you'll learn What to do when your ideal role no longer fits you How to change to completely different career (without starting over!) The importance of informational interviews when puzzling out your ideal career Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 13, 2021

Many people are afraid to take risks because it's easier to stay where they feel safe and comfortable. But the problem is that if you aren't willing to get uncomfortable, you could be cheating yourself out of career happiness. Stephanie was plagued with an aversion to risk and was comfortably unhappy in her role. Once she finally saw the writing on the wall, she decided to face her fears and embrace the unknown to find her ideal role. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Sep 6, 2021

Are there things that are keeping you from delivering your best work? Maybe you're being micromanaged or struggling to have clarity on expectations or priorities. There are so many things that can hold us back and make us feel like we are failing in our roles. How can you take ownership of your role, feel accomplished and find true career happiness? Rachel Cooke, founder of Lead Above Noise, discusses how to take control of your career, find purpose, and deliver your best work without waiting on your company to make a change. What you'll learn What you can do to take ownership of your role in a way that actually matters How you can develop new skills, capabilities, and talents while still delivering your best work The importance of finding a sense of purpose and connecting with your team and community Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 30, 2021

You know the value you bring to your organization, and you really want to be paid more than what you're currently making. So how do you go about asking for a raise? How do you even begin? And how do you do that in a way that is going to actually get you what you want? Learn how Justin was able to stay with a company he loved and negotiated a raise for more than the amount that he thought he would actually get. What you'll learn How to evaluate your value compare it to the needs your organization has The importance of understanding what you really want from your role and compensation How to ask for a raise by pushing past your comfort zone Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 23, 2021

Many college graduates never actually work in the field of study. Alternatively, for those that are able to land a job in their field, the honeymoon phase wears off and then they start to feel like they were meant to do something else entirely. Alexandra Carter, Clinical Professor of Law and world-renowned negotiation trainer, shares how to cultivate relationships, identify what really brings you joy, and then learn to apply negotiation skills to build a bridge to the role that fits you. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Aug 16, 2021

You're ready for a career change, but you're not ready to take a pay cut. The good news is, you don't have to. The best time to increase your salary is actually when you receive that job offer for your ideal role. In this behind the scenes coaching call, you'll hear Scott lay out an entire negotiation strategy for maximizing your job offer without blowing it. What you'll learn The techniques Jessica used to work with her new company and successfully negotiate nearly triple her original salary. How career coaching actually works Why negotiating your job offer makes your new employer want to hire you even more. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 12, 2021

Laura had landed an amazing new role, successfully switched industries and was really happy with her new career path. But she was exhausted. A few things that aren't talked about much when it comes to career changes for high performers, are the learning curve and exhaustion that come along with starting an entirely new career. As a high performer, you will be working hard to become an expert and get to the point of confidence you had in your previous role. So is it really worth it? Listen in as Laura details her exciting yet challenging career change, and what she would tell her past self. What you'll learn How to step out of your comfort zone to get comfortable in a new role How to adjust your expectations to a new role's reality Why sometimes exhaustion is not necessarily a bad thing What it truly means to thrive and find career happiness Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Laura's First Episode - Switching Industries Without Compromising Your Career's Trajectory ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 9, 2021

The difference between an average career change and a successful career change often lies in the negotiation. David Sally is an author and award-winning teacher of negotiations with years of business experience. He shares what really makes someone a great negotiator - and it's not what you think it is. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Aug 2, 2021

Have you climbed the corporate ladder only to realize that's not where you really want to be? At 16, Alistair started in retail in the UK, moved to the US and eventually rose to VP of the company. After making a career change within the industry, he realized that executive leadership wasn't a fit anymore. He received regarding his strengths and reflected on what he enjoyed, leading him to pivot to become an executive career coach. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Jul 19, 2021

If you're the type of high performer that loves to constantly learn new things, whether it's becoming a human-centered leader at your organization, or actively realizing your sense of purpose, it's likely you've already heard of Tom Rath. In this episode, Scott and Tom discuss Tom's new book and one of the most important factors of career happiness. What you'll learn The challenge leadership faces in showing people they are making important contributions How to find the intersection between passion, personality, and demand The myth behind finding your purpose How to challenge yourself and your assumptions to grow and contribute in a more meaningful way Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 12, 2021

How do you take yourself from good to great? This is a question many of us have asked ourselves when thinking about making a career change. For energy engineer Mike Bigelow, moving cities and doing remote job searches have led him to discover his big "value-adds", and eventually achieve career happiness after seeking help from a career coach. Find out why conversations are a lot more powerful than you think and how Mike made himself an indispensable part of his team on this episode of the Happen To Your Career Podcast. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Jul 5, 2021

We've all been there. We've all, at one point, found ourselves unmotivated at work, slumped in our office chairs and felt the burnout slowly creep up on us. You realize that it's time to move on and make the change, but how do you know where to begin? Well, the journey isn't as daunting as you think. Just take it from six professionals who have all made successful career pivots. In this episode, past clients and guests of the Happen To Your Career Podcast walk us through the moment they decided to change careers and the important lessons they learned on their path to career happiness. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Jun 28, 2021

Many people tend to make the mistake that "signature strengths'' means the same thing as strengths. They may look similar but their definitions - not so much. In this episode, Scott dives into the concept of signature strengths and and how exactly to identify yours. We'll also explore why it's so much more useful to utilize signature strengths when doing a career change and finding an ideal role that fits you. What to Listen For The concept of Signature Strengths and why it's important to know yours. How the relationship between signature strengths and career happiness works. How identifying your signature strengths can help you unlock your ideal career. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 21, 2021

If you've listened to the podcast for a while, you know one of my most common pieces of career change advice is to figure out what you WANT out of your career. But, for most of us, figuring out what we want can be difficult. We spend so much of our professional lives doing what we NEED to do, that we often lose sight of what we WANT to do. Or, we assume that if we enjoy something too much, it must not be possible to do it for a living. (Not true!) Learn how Chris combined his love of cars and hobby of helping people search for vehicles into a new career path. What you'll learn How to identify what you truly want from your job in order to truly find career happiness Why it's important to focus on what you want, in order to land your ideal role How to change your mindset on "work" and turn a hobby into a career that you love Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 14, 2021

Everyone has a network. And here's a secret… Almost everyone thinks their network isn't big or strong enough to help them land their ideal role. Not true! Studies have shown that it's not the people closest to us who are the really powerful part of our network,it's the "weak ties" (the friends of friends) who truly matter for making things happen. Surprised? Confused? On this week's podcast, Scott chats with Tanya Malcolm Revell who used the friends of friends in her network to land her ideal role. What You'll Learn Why your network should be tapped into to unlock your ideal role. How to identify your weak ties and discover the power of those acquaintances How to maximize your network to get your ideal role. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 7, 2021

As our careers advance, we often find that we spend our time in a juggling act, trying to get through the things we have to do, so we can get to the things we want to do. But what if we're thinking about it backwards? Best selling author Greg McKeown shares his philosophy and method for identifying those things in your life that are essential to your happiness and productivity, and clearing away the clutter so you can focus on the things that really matter. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

May 31, 2021

What happens when you have a job that seems prestigious, most people would love to have it, but you can't stand it? We all want to feel successful. Often, that means getting a job that other people regard as important or prestigious, even if the job actually makes us miserable. It's one more way we allow the expectations of others, the unwritten rules, to trap us in a role that isn't a fit. Jackie Yerby has had many high-impact roles in public policy, but she still wasn't fulfilled. Today she discusses her distinguished career in public policy and how she escaped from the prestige trap. What you'll learn Why a job that's ideal for others may not be an ideal role for you. How to be true to yourself and not let others' expectations dictate your career How to figure out your own definition of success and why it's so important for your career happiness Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 24, 2021

When you're not in your ideal role, your job may look picture perfect from the outside, but internally you are likely struggling with what to do to find real career happiness. This can also be incredibly isolating, because it can be extremely hard to explain to others, even your loved ones, why your career is not satisfying. It's also often hard to come to terms with the fact that it's time for a career change, when you've worked hard to get to where you are and define your career. Reaching out to let someone know you're not happy and ask for career help is the first step on the journey to finding your ideal career. Louise McNee shares the story of her reluctance to ask for help with career change, until she finally reached out to HTYC and landed a new, more fulfilling role. What you'll learn How to overcome the natural reluctance to ask for career help in order to make a change How to figure out what you truly want out of life to find your ideal role. Why knowing yourself is a prerequisite to knowing what you actually want in a career. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 17, 2021

Traditional job searching doesn't work. You decide you want a career change so you start searching for titles you think you would enjoy, but in the end you are trying to squeeze yourself into the box of the few roles you see on job boards. If you do find a role that aligns with what you believe you want out of your career, and you land it, you usually start out excited about your new role… but eventually realize something is off. Many times the role does not cater to your strengths or the company doesn't align with your values. Laura Parker shares her story of what happened when she completed a career change, and almost immediately realized that she was still unhappy in her role. What You'll Learn How Laura knew she needed a career change in the first place The best way to go about leaving a company soon after you've been hired How Laura figured out what she needed to do next in order to be happy in her career. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 10, 2021

We all have strengths and weaknesses, and as we advance through our careers, we learn to cater to our strengths and compensate for our weaknesses. But sometimes, the aspects of our personalities that we think of as weaknesses may be our greatest strengths. Growing up, Ross Loufbourrow thought of ADHD as his greatest weakness. It was only once he graduated college and began his career that he discovered ADHD wasn't a weakness – it was a super power. Ross shares his story on this week's podcast. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

May 3, 2021

In an age of email and LinkedIn, networking has never been easier. But networking has also become a dirty word. It means bothering people for favors or having them bother you, and knowing all the time that neither of you has any interest in actually getting to know the other person. Not surprisingly, this kind of transactional networking doesn't really work. On the podcast this week, I chat with Darrah Brustein about her approach to networking by pursuing meaningful professional relationships. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Apr 26, 2021

One of the greatest assets that you can have in pursuing a career change is a support network of people who understand why career change is so important to you, and why you need their help to get through it. But creating this network may require some uncomfortable conversations. On the podcast this week, I chat with my former client Rebecca Maddox about how she built her support network, and the role that it played in her career change experience. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Apr 19, 2021

Career change means leaving an established routine for something unknown, which is scary and, let's face it, risky. That's why I love career experiments as a way to learn about different organizations and roles so you can try before you buy and make sure a new organization or a new role will truly be a fit before you commit to it. On this week's episode, I chat with my HTYC colleague Lisa Lewis about the benefits of career experiments and how to design career experiments that work for you. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Apr 12, 2021

Over the course of our careers, as we grow, evolve, reach different stages in our lives, what once seemed like a dream job may stop feeling that way. And that's great! Because it's an opportunity to learn and explore who we are and what we want now, and then go get it. Kristy Wentz worked in PR for 20 years. And she loved it, until she didn't. When she finally decided to move on, she created her own role that combined her favorite parts of PR… plus travelling and tasting wine. Not bad, right? To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Apr 5, 2021

Fear of disappointing others can be a powerful barrier to pursuing your ideal role. In our world today it's not "normal" to get paid to be who you are, using your true strengths instead of just the skills you've picked up in various roles along the way. But, you want to know the weirdest part? By resisting being your most authentic self at all times (because of fear) we are ensuring that we stay unhappy by default. Jenny hated her job, but was afraid to look for a new role for fear of letting other people down, taking a step back in her career and losing the benefit of her education. Three years later, she landed her ideal role. What You'll Learn How to model living authentically during a career change to find a career that fits How to modify your job offer to reflect what you really want Why switching industries does not mean starting your career over Discover how your strengths from your previous role create the platform to launch you into your next role Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 29, 2021

The feeling you get when you discover your strengths then gain enough clarity on how to apply them in a career that fits, is like opening up a portal to knowing exactly what you want. You could even say it's like doing self reflection -> exactly how Kirby Verceles described it In this HTYC episode, Scott Anthony Barlow chats with Kirby about how she went from feeling stuck and having to do some soul searching by asking herself the tough questions, to finally gaining clarity on how to apply her signature strengths. The result? The feeling of happiness coming to work every morning (Kirby's definition of success). On a side note: Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email me at scott@happentoyourcareer.com What to Listen For Find out specifically how Kirby learned her strengths (and began to use them) Learn how to think about Strengths and weaknesses in a way that benefits your entire life How to use your signature strengths to make work feel different (and not so much like "work") Episode Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 22, 2021

Alissa knew she had to make a change when she could no longer see anything. Not in a metaphorical sense. Nope. The doctor had confirmed that her periods of temporary blindness were work-stress induced. And as it turns out, Alissa was unwilling to give up her eyesight for her job! Alissa had worked her way up to an HR executive for municipalities. Learn how Alissa recognized corporate burnout, and found a way to work that fit her life. What you'll learn What worked (and what didn't) as Alissa started her consulting business Using your gut feeling as a self-awareness tool to evaluate your career How to make fear a motivator for career growth How to realize you've reached corporate burnout and make a change Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 15, 2021

Linnea is just like you. She was a listener of the HTYC podcast, and decided it was time to make a career change. She signed up for career coaching and found her ideal role! But Linnea did not stop there… she ended up jumping four titles in just six months! Learn how Linnea doubled down on the career change advice she received from her coach, became her own biggest advocate, found her strengths and grabbed her career change by the horns. What You'll Learn The methods Linnea used to get promoted quickly to her ideal career How to unconventionally network and make it actually work for your career change How to figure out if you should be switching industries Why extreme preparation is the key to your career growth Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 8, 2021

Wondering how to use the Clifton StrengthsFinder Assessment? Is it accurate, Will it tell me what type of career I should focus on? How do I use it outside of my work? All good questions: We thought it would be better to show you how people can use strengths, what they are, how they work, even how to incorporate them into things like interviews. We also thought it would be best if we showed you this real time. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Mar 1, 2021

It's been over 8 years and FOUR HUNDRED Episodes here at Happen To Your Career! We couldn't have done it without you! So in this special episode of HTYC our team member Kathy Wilkes takes over the podcast and interviews Scott Anthony Barlow. Here's what you get to learn: What got Scott past the fears to say "I am doing this" when creating HTYC? How is HTYC different now compared to when episode 1 was released? What is Scott's favorite sport and why is it Hockey? How Kathy gets out of her comfort zone even though she's not super comfortable taking over the host seat And so many more surprise pieces of history about Happen To Your Career! To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Feb 22, 2021

Maybe you really enjoyed your job when you started…years ago. But now, you stroll into work each morning disengaged and hopeless. You're not alone. About 50% of people go through this exact cycle in their job: excited, learning stops, they feel stuck. Hear how Laura confidently and made a successful career pivot after being at a job for 8 years. What you'll learn How to know when it's time to leave your job. The importance of self reflection in the career change process. How to successfully switch industries no matter how long you've been in your current one. The tools and resources to use when making a career change. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Laura's "Where Are They Now?" Episode - Positives and Negatives of Starting A New Career: Is It Worth It? ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcast )

Feb 15, 2021

Daniel Pink is a New York Times best selling author, well-known keynote speaker and speech writer for Al Gore. Looking at his career, you'd have no idea that he graduated law school, but decided law wasn't for him, then he got into politics and decided that wasn't for him either. How did Daniel go from shifting career focus multiple times to ultimately finding career happiness as a best-selling author? What you'll learn The best questions to replace "What is your passion?" How to connect the dots to do work you're enamored with. How to know when it's time to leave a job industry. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How To Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Should I Quit My Job? How To Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcast )

Feb 8, 2021

Do you feel like your career doesn't align with the things that matter to you? Do you want to find work that fits? Sure you do. Well, good news! We're taking you behind the scenes to share how we help people figure out what they want from their career and turn that into a reality. Eric Murphy defined his values and priorities, then came up with a plan for changing career. Hear how he figured out what he needed from work, and how he targeted companies that were a perfect match to land his dream job! To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Feb 1, 2021

Usually when we ask ourselves, "Should I Quit My Job?" we often default to "no" due to the fear of failure or for financial reasons (family, mortgage, student loans, etc). Even worse, the odds of starting your career search and successfully finding your ideal role are extremely low, unless you do internal work and figure out what you really want. Learn how Lynn quit almost every career she started, became a doctor and lawyer, and eventually founded a medical tourism startup. Think quitters never get ahead? Think again. What to Listen For How quitting can pave the way to new career growth opportunities, including some you could never anticipate! Why the most important thing you can do in your career search is to focus on understanding yourself Why it's so easy to choose the wrong major and go down the wrong career path Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 25, 2021

Feeling burned out? Michael was a high-level executive and had what many people would refer to as a "dream job," but something was missing. He wasn't enjoying his work, which led to a perpetual sense of failure and ultimately career burnout. Learn how Michael got unstuck by discovering his strengths and found a new career that fit! What you'll learn How to initiate a career change as an executive How to find work that fits your signature strengths. Why burnout happens and how to overcome it The importance of letting go of limiting beliefs Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 18, 2021

Is it possible to use something as simple as curiosity as a catalyst for career growth? On this episode, Scott and Jeff Madoff dive into the "how". They also discuss how to be both a generalist and a specialist when changing careers or switching industries. What you'll learn What happens if you're lacking in curiosity How to catch attention in your career search by being a novelty How to take a bad experience and turn it into an opportunity Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 11, 2021

Alyson faced a big challenge as she navigated a career change. She did all the work to identify what she really wanted in her life and a career, but as Alyson started to search for open positions, she realized that what she was looking for didn't always match up with what companies said they were looking for. Most people don't make a career change because they're worried about what they might lose by making a change. Listen to this conversation to hear how Alyson avoided that problem entirely! To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jan 2, 2021

I'm sure you've heard this countless times - "to be successful in anything requires you to have confidence in yourself". While dealing with limiting beliefs isn't anything new to any of us, there are some common patterns people face when making a career change. The reality is, you will hit low points along the way and it's at those darkest moments that dealing with limiting beliefs can feel almost unbearable, pushing you to give up on trying to achieve career happiness. In this HTYC episode, Scott Anthony Barlow sits down with his guest, Vicky Meng to talk about what it was like going through the 2 major low points she hit during her career change journey before landing her ideal role. We'll also explore the 3 things Vicky did to prepare herself for some of her weakest moments (including turning down a good opportunity to continue looking for an ideal opportunity). On a side note: Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email me at scott@happentoyourcareer.com What to Listen For The importance of sticking to what you want your ideal role to look like when deciding on job offers When to question whether or not you're doing the right things How to constantly reinforce your career research and career search strategy after you've discovered your strengths Handling limiting beliefs about the "competition" when switching to a new career path Episode Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Dec 27, 2020

The biggest stopper of career progression isn't your circumstances. Nope. it's getting stuck in the trap of indecision and inaction. Only it doesn't feel like that. Here's an audio guide to learn how to move beyond overthinking in your career change. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Dec 21, 2020

It's easy to get overwhelmed or fall into the traditional rut of browsing job boards, applying for everything, and hoping it all works out. The top lessons we've learned from thousands of career changes have revealed tons of insights and a better way to do things. In this episode, we cover why it pays to take the road less traveled, how to never feel lost or alone during the process, and why you don't always need to start over to create a change. The "horrific" experience that inspired Scott's own search for well-paying work that fit his skills (and ultimately starting Happen To Your Career and one of the top career podcasts in the country) Turning casual coffee convos into a career change movement Scott shares incredible examples of what's possible with raises and role changes (and how others picking his brain over coffee kick-started the entrepreneurial "itch") The #1 oversight people have that keeps them unsatisfied with the work they do and money they earn (and how to approach changing that without starting over) Scott's most valuable piece of advice for folks who feel their work is lacking meaning (plus what he's learned from helping thousands overcome this) Not sure where feeling unsatisfied with work is really coming from? Scott shares the science-based difference between "inward happiness" focus areas and outward "happiness enablers" What "Signature Strengths" are (and why they're a critical part of achieving career happiness) To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Dec 17, 2020

How do you get something exceptional. Here's an idea: What if your work not only paid your bills, not only worked for a company that you wanted to, but actually allowed you to make a meaningful impact on the world. Can your work change the world? Well if you listened to episode 388 you already know the answer is "yes". But the real question is: How the heck do you find that? To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Dec 14, 2020

You've seen those quotes on instagram, facebook or linkedin about changing the world. They're cliche. "You can change the world if you care enough." Or "want to change the world, start by making your bed" or "Be the change you want to see in the world." But how does somebody actually change the world? Do you need to be Harriet Tubman or Mother Teresa? I personally don't think so. I also don't think Harriet Tubman became the Harriet Tubman you've heard of overnight. Today we unravel what it takes to have a unique contribution and impact in the world. And to discover what it means for you to change the world. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Dec 7, 2020

Everyone can agree on the importance of being able to communicate with one another. But how many of us are actually great at it? Learning to make conversation in ways that allow you to connect with anyone takes work and practice. However, putting in the work to enhance this skill will give you more confidence and likely lead you to more career growth. Fred Dust, author of "Making Conversation" shares his insights about how to have interesting conversations and build better relationships. What you'll learn How to use conversations to figure out if you're in a career that fits How to own your definition of success without compromising your identity Why it's important to reflect on your past experience to pave your new path to your ideal career Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers - 6 Ways to get Reassurance that your new career is right for you ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 30, 2020

Every single year Alyssa and I sit down to set our goals for the year. It's something that I've grown to look forward to every year. It's the time where we're being intentional about what our next year is going to look like! Usually we sit down sometime in November to take a first pass at it and decide what we want to do more of and what we want less of in our life! This year we decided we'd do something different, we decided we'd let you in on part of that conversation. Specifically the parts about what went well and what we want to do differently. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nov 23, 2020

If you're in the middle of a career transition, you likely have a lot going on. What if I told you you could get 4x your results in half the time by using Scott Young's method "Ultralearning" (the learning habit that would make Hermione and her time turner jealous?) In this episode, Scott Young shares how he discovered a method to learn the entire 4-year MIT curriculum for computer science…in 1 year…without taking any classes. He also discusses his new book "Ultralearning," a guide to earning the skill necessary to stay relevant in your career, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way What you'll learn The 13 steps to a successful career change How to find your strengths and use them to find work you love How to assess what's missing in your career Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 16, 2020

There is one thing we mention on the show again and again and again, but we've never talked specifically about it or how to use it on the podcast, even though it is one of the most impactful things we work with our clients to create. Sharissa Sebastian, one of our coaches, joins us to share a behind-the-scenes look at what an Ideal Career Profile is, how it makes career change that fits possible, and what some of the challenges are along the way when you're making a change and how it helps alleviate those pains. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nov 9, 2020

Nadia wanted to switch from education to consulting. Here's the catch: She was unemployed during the pandemic with most of her experience in teaching. Want to learn how a teacher made a successful career pivot? Here's how What you'll learn The trick to switching industries when your experience is mostly teaching How a teacher found career happiness by pivoting into the tech industry How a successful career change works during a hiring freeze Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How To Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers - 6 Ways To Get Reassurance That Your New Career Is Right For You ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 26, 2020

What if there was a simple way to develop the determination and grit that so many successful people have? Turns out, there is! Award-winning author Shannon Huffman Polson learned to develop courage, resilience, and leadership in the world's most male-dominated organization. Learn how Shannon used determination and grit to advance her career and become one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters in the U.S. Army. What you'll learn How to approach your long term goals with passion and perseverance The importance of harnessing grit in your career journey How grit is one of the single biggest indicators of how likely you are to be successful in your endeavors. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 19, 2020

Introverts tend to get a bad rap in social situations. They can be viewed as slow decision makers or socially awkward. I know because I'm an introvert. Holley Gerth, author of "The Powerful Purpose of Introverts," and fellow introvert, joins us to share her insights on how you can advance in your career by harnessing the superpower that is your introvertedness! What you'll learn Everything that goes into being an introvert (it's not just wanting to avoid small talk) How to use your introverted personality to your advantage in your career and social life The importance of viewing introversion as one of your strengths Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 12, 2020

Everyone we work with is looking for meaningful work. But what does meaningful work actually look like? What do you need to be able to do meaningful work? The exact details are different for every individual, but we have found that there are 8 big things that people need to do meaningful work, as well as 6 things that detract from meaningful work. What you'll learn What you can stop doing that you may be mistaking for meaningful work How your income factors into your feelings of meaningful work Science-based research that shows the highest impact areas to do meaningful work Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Oct 5, 2020

Have you ever sat down and chatted with someone to ask them how they did a successful career change? How about chatting with 3 people, or 10, or even dozens? You've probably heard differently, but the goal of finding meaningful work that pays well is more "science than an art" so we've made a guide detailing all the research, stories, strategies, career advice, and data that you'd otherwise have to pay to learn. In this HTYC episode, Scott Anthony Barlow, Phillip Migyanko (head of client success at HTYC) and Joshua Rivers (content manager & podcast editor) sit down to chat about the story behind why we've done the work over the past 4 years to create this guide and finally release it. We give you a behind-the-scenes look into the biggest lessons learnt, the painful stories, and what goes into the incredible career change success of high performers. What you'll learn How high performers condition themselves to not just learn, but also take action How to use our guide so that it works for your specific situation Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 28, 2020

This episode isn't for everyone. It's about the biggest reasons high performers leave organizations and how leaders can work to retain them. If you're a leader, you'll gain a lot from this conversation with Dave Stachowiak, and you'll no doubt hear a few things that are true for your personal situation and what you want in your next opportunity. What you'll learn Why high performers have a tendency to stay TOO LONG How to prevent burnout in your role as well as among your team The reasons that high performers quit (they aren't the same reason everyone else leaves!) How to make sure you know when to leave a job Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers - 6 Ways to get Reassurance that your new career is right for you ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 21, 2020

Imagine that you just lost the career you've loved for years... After picking up the pieces of your broken heart, what do you do next? Can you possibly find something that is as good or fulfilling? Where do you even start? David Nurse was a coach in the NBA, but at the height of coaching success he unexpectedly lost his job. In this conversation, you'll learn how 4 new doors opened for Scott and how he made a successful career pivot to a role he never even knew existed. What you'll learn How to use job loss to find a career that fits you The first step to take when you decide to make a career change How to redefine your career and achieve success Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 14, 2020

Back in 2000, when CBS's hit reality TV show Survivor came out, Christine Hofbeck decided her life goal was to be on the show. She relentlessly pursued this goal for 16 years, even when her friends and coworkers thought she was crazy for putting in applications year after year. Then (spoiler alert) she was finally cast in season 35 and almost won the whole thing! Despite coming up short of the $1M prize, Christine successfully achieved her life goal and had the adventure of a lifetime! Learn how Christine's experiences in the pursuit of a dream completely changed her outlook on life and work What you'll learn How to look past limiting beliefs to make your dreams a reality The importance of empowering yourself towards your goals How to counteract imposter syndrome How to truly learn from your failures to grow in your career Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Sep 7, 2020

Most people find it difficult to draw personal boundaries at work, which can quickly lead to burnout. Author, keynote speaker, and former Antarctic Expedition Leader, Rachael Robertson, is best known as an authority on leading in extreme environments. In today's episode, you'll learn life-altering lessons about avoiding burnout and regret, drawing boundaries, changing the culture around you, and succeeding in the most challenging of environments. What you'll learn How to draw personal boundaries at work to avoid burnout Tips on using boundary conversations as an opportunity to coach the people around you Rachael's take on respect vs. harmony in the workplace (and which is more important) Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 31, 2020

Have you heard of SCRUM? SCRUM stands for "Systematic Customer Resolution Unraveling Meeting," in simpler terms, it is a framework that helps teams work together, encourages them to learn through experiences and helps them self-organize while working on a problem. Today on the podcast J.J. Sutherland, CEO of Scrum, Inc, shares how changing the way you view your work will increase your happiness AND enable you to do twice the work in half the time. What you'll learn How to become more effective and more fulfilled in your work at the same time Using SCRUM to increase happiness, get more done, and generally feel better about your work How to get your team to produce higher quality work Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 24, 2020

Rob had done it all right. He had graduated from college, got a good job, worked his way up to a respectable title and salary… but one day he looked up and realized he was not okay with the career trajectory he was on and needed to jump ship. Learn how Rob figured out what was missing from his career through self-reflection and self-development. What you'll learn How to figure out what you really want out of your career The importance of challenging yourself to make sure you are doing meaningful work How finding your strengths helps you differentiate what you're good at from what you enjoy Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 10, 2020

Self development is one of the most important aspects within a career change journey. The more we learn about ourselves, the more likely we are to actually find a career that fits. In this conversation with best-selling author Gretchen Rubin, she explains the personality framework in her new book "The Four Tendencies," and how to navigate a career change according to your tendency. What you'll learn How to figure out which of the four tendencies you are What is likely holding each tendency back from making a career change How to find a career that fits your tendency Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 3, 2020

We're mixing it up for today's episode. Instead of Scott interviewing a guest, we're sharing an interview that Scott had on another podcast. Enjoy Scott in the hot seat of " How to Be Awesome At Your Job ." where he answered tons of questions about some of our most asked about topics: Strengths & Career Happiness What you'll learn The six critical things people need from their work to experience true career happiness Why strengths are different than skills and why that matters How identifying your anti-strengths can skyrocket your self-awareness Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 27, 2020

The job interview nerves…sweaty palms, racing heart, knot in your throat. We all know the feeling. Job interviews are an inevitable part of making a career change. But let me let you in on a little secret: You have no reason to be nervous. You are interviewing that company just as much as they are interviewing you! Sounds crazy? Unrelatable? Impossible? Well, I'll let you in on another little secret: I have a magic trick that will stop the sweaty palms and racing heart. What you'll learn The most important part of interviewing authentically Exact conversation starters from a career coach to help your interview go smoothly How to find your strengths and use them successfully to interview Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 20, 2020

We spend way too much time on things we don't find important or essential. Once we understand what is most important, we can figure out a career that fits our priorities and values and write our own definition of success. Best-selling author, Greg McKeown, of "Essentialism" shares how you can become an essentialist and radically change your life and career. What you'll learn The importance of defining your priorities and your definition of success How to identify and focus on just the essential things How to use essentialism to figure out your priorities Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 13, 2020

How many little bumps in the road will it take for you to feel appreciated, valued, and happy, every morning in your career? Before leading Disney World, Lee Cockerell had his fair share of little bumps in the road. Achieving career growth requires you to (re)condition yourself to be wired to take risks and live on the edge- to go after the things that you want in your life. Lee Cockerell is the former Executive VP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort, and author of the new book, Creating Career Magic: How To Stay on Track To Achieve a Stellar Career. In this HTYC episode, Scott Anthony Barlow and his guest, Lee, explains why after 40 years in hospitality, he calls the difference between settling for a good life and taking career risks to have a great life - career magic. We'll explore all the little bumps in the road Lee had to face on his extraordinary career change journey to overseeing Disney World. On a side note: Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email me at scott@happentoyourcareer.com What to Listen For The importance of exposure and how making connections and putting yourself out there will attract the experiences you need to advance your career Being willing to take the risks and doing the hard work to have the payoff at the end is always worth it How having resilience, a good attitude, looking professional, and behaving like the job that you want to have one day will help you get where you want to be If you don't spend the time planning the life you want, you're probably going to live the life you don't want Episode Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcast )

Jul 6, 2020

Possibly the most difficult part of finding opportunities that fit you, is locating organizations that are a perfect match for you. After all, there really isn't a list out there of companies that are small family-style organizations that happen to allow highly flexible schedules and also have large amounts of resources and a leadership team hell-bent on integrity. Those organizations are out there, for sure, but the question is: "How do you find this unicorn organization?" But it's even more complicated than that, because what is a perfect fit for one person, isn't necessarily right for you. In this episode, we break down 3 specific steps to locating organizations that fit, complete with examples of actual coaching sessions with our clients. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jun 29, 2020

Ever notice how everything people want in life comes from doing difficult things (that very few people are willing to do)? This is often because you can't tangibly see an impact right away. From growing up on a small Oklahoma farm to leading the Walt Disney Paris expansion and becoming the Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resorts, Lee Cockerell has navigated through one challenging situation after another (after another) resulting in amazing career growth. On today's episode, Lee discusses how to identify the toughest problems in your life and work and successfully resolve them. What You'll Learn The importance of having balance in your life. How to set yourself up for success by tackling the "hard" stuff first. How to think about where you want to go in order to make the right moves to grow your career The questions to ask yourself to prioritize what you want to achieve in life. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 22, 2020

What if you could stand out against the millions of people on Linkedin so that companies contact you (instead of trying to chase job postings)? It's more than just possible, it's a realistically learnable skill for anyone who is willing to put in the effort. Once you learn this skill you can have a competitive advantage for the rest of your life (and career). Danny Rubin teaches distinct and unique writing to open doors to your ideal role. What you'll learn Tips on standing out in your writing to get noticed and open doors (even if you're not a writer) How to write a powerful Linkedin Profile How to apply for a job when a company isn't hiring Cover letter tips to use when you're making a career change or switching industries Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 15, 2020

You've been ignoring that feeling in your gut for months, even years. Maybe it's been about your job, or how you're raising your kids or even that you think you might be settling in your relationships. Whatever it is now it's time to start paying attention to it. Your gut can be a great indicator for you to stop, reevaluate, and choose a different direction. Alissa Penney decided to stop ignoring her gut feelings just 18 months ago and she hasn't looked back. Learn how Alissa listened to her gut, completely changed her career, and started her own consulting business. What you'll learn Using your gut feeling as self-awareness tool in all aspects of your life How to recognize the signs of burnout at work How to know when it's time to walk away Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers - 6 Ways to get Reassurance that your new career is right for you ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jun 8, 2020

One of the big things that we talk and teach about is strengths. Specifically, we help people identify their Signature Strengths. There are a lot of people that seem to minimize the importance of identifying and understanding their strengths, but it really is one of the most important pieces to find or create your ideal career. Today, we're sharing a conversation with Kirby Verceles. Kirby has been through several career transitions, but it made a huge difference in her life and in her career once she identified her Signature Strengths. The work she does now is meaningful and fits her strengths. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jun 4, 2020

On Monday, I shared our podcast episode about how career change really works and showed you . And I mentioned a 13-step process to make a successful career change. Today, we get into what is the step-by-step process . Now, I say process a little bit liberally, because, in reality, this is a very squiggly line type event. It's forwards and backwards, and up and down, and all over in order to get to work that matters to you - work that's much more meaningful, more fulfilling, just better for you - all the way around work that fits. At the same time, still, there are pieces that everyone goes through to be able to get there. It rarely happens by accident. So, I want you to know what the exact steps are that we use with every single person behind the scenes, but also that people that we're not even helping go through as well. Here are the 13 steps to a successful career change: What's your goal? Assess strengths, experience, and assets Assess what you'd like to keep (address issue of not having to start over) Assess what's missing in your career Create Ideal Career Profile Design a Career Test Drive to prove that's the right direction for you Develop a job search plan (terrible name - need to come up with something better) Develop target list of Companies/Roles or both Begin your search/build relationships (networking! yay!) Interview like a badass Negotiate your offers Accept your offer and happy dance Scrap all your training and join the dark side I go into detail on each of these steps on the podcast episode today. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jun 1, 2020

What if your goal isn't just to make a simple career change? What if you want to spend your workday doing something meaningful and exciting? Oh and make a large amount of money and contribute by helping people in the way you want to... Is this too much to ask? In a world where this is not normal, I can understand how it seems impossible. But it's far from "too much to ask." This is the first of a 2-episode series to show you how people actually make these types of career changes. We break down this "unicorn" into a step-by-step guide. What you'll learn The 13 steps to a successful career change How to find your strengths and use them to find work you love How to assess what's missing in your career Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 25, 2020

Are you exhausted and burnt out from your current job that you can't even think about what it is going to take to start changing careers? It's time to re-calibrate your mindset to make that career change to something you enjoy (finally!) In today's episode career coach, Lisa Lewis, drops in to share why it's important to create time and space for you to visualize and design your next career in order to overcome the difficulties of career change. What you'll learn How to get clear on what you have in front of you (financially) to get to your next career move Why taking the time to figure out what you want will keep you from burning out through your career change process How to propose a career change to your current employer Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 21, 2020

Figuring out what you really want in your career and in life is one of the most important keys to happiness and fulfillment. It's so important that it's one of the first things that we address as we work with our clients. The problem, though, is that many people haven't actually identified what they really want. Almost everyone knows what they don't want, but that doesn't lead to happiness. Today, you'll hear: How to find what you love to do again (if you've strayed away from it) Why you need to identify true strengths and values that lead to your ideal role How you can prepare yourself to finally make the jump to your next career move What kind of jobs/positions/roles a project manager can move into Scott addresses all of these today as we share a training we did a couple weeks ago. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

May 18, 2020

Some people can just keep going forever in a job that they no longer find meaningful, but for many people there's an expiration date when it's painful to keep going to work, sitting at your desk and knowing that you're just not that excited about it. But how do you know if you should simply quit your job? Will that be the right move. Aside from the financial aspect, there are many other reasons that this could be the best (or worst decision) of your life. In this episode with Mike Goodman, we evaluate his journey to decide whether quitting (without a new job yet) was right for him. More importantly, you'll learn 4 questions to ask yourself to know if it makes sense for you to quit (without having another opportunity) Check out the notes and full transcript on the blog post . To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

May 14, 2020

As high performers contemplate making a career change, one of their concerns is with their salary. They believe that if they were to switch careers to something that they actually enjoy that they have to take a pay cut. In reality, what we have seen with the people we work with is that is almost never the case. In fact, there are many times when they get an increase in their salary. Today, we're sharing a training we did talking about this very subject: How to Transfer Your Skills So You Can Keep Your Same Salary Some of the specific things that you'll learn in this episode are: How to transfer your skills into a different industry How to connect the dots for inexperienced recruiters and hiring managers How to approach a career change in a new field How to determine what your next job should even be How to handle gaps in employment history To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

May 11, 2020

How do you end pointless meetings, hurry sickness, and unfulfilling busyness? It's not easy, but it is possible. Bruce Daisley, Author of "Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat" and host of the Eat Sleep Work Repeat podcast shows you how to regain your creativity and inventiveness in this entertaining conversation. You'll also learn: How stress is hindering your career growth (and what to do about it) Why you think your decisions about your career are rational (even though they're not) How rushing through everything actually slows you down and creates guilt (plus what to do about it) Check out the notes and full transcript on the blog post . To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

May 7, 2020

Throughout your career, you have accumulated a number of skills. You may feel these skills only cater to your specific role or industry; however, there is a way to take them and communicate them in a way that allows you to make a career pivot. Today, we're sharing a training we did on this very subject: How do I pivot to a new career when my skills and experience keep holding me back? What You'll Learn How to pivot into a new career when you believe your skills and experience keep holding you back How to get hired when it feels like you might lack experience or knowledge The most effective first step for your career change Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 4, 2020

When a rapid change in your life causes you to reassess your priorities, you start to wonder if you really want to go back to the way things were. Was your career better before being constrained? Your family life? Today, you have the opportunity to learn how to thrive (not just survive) in new environments. This is the perfect opportunity for you to even advance your career (or make a career change)! Want to get a free cup of coffee on us? (HTYC was built on lots of coffee and early morning) Leave a review in Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) and email a screenshot of your review to scott@happentoyourcareer.com. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Apr 30, 2020

Quarantine shouldn't hold your job search back. Today, we talk about how to build digital relationships EVEN while sitting at home. We also address: How to test drive your new career while social distancing Why you can no longer career change the same old way How to find hiring managers during social distancing, shut-downs and working from home To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Apr 27, 2020

As we look at creating a career that is fulfilling and meaningful, one piece that gets overlooked is contribution - how you contribute to your family, work, and world. Tom Rath joins us to help you discover how you contribute to the world. He is a bestselling author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. Tom has written many books, his newest out is out now and it is titled, "Life's Great Question: Discover How You Contribute to the World." If you don't recognize his name right away, I'm 100% sure you will recognize his book, "Strengths Finder 2.0" and the Clifton Strengths assessment that goes along with it. Additionally, while doing all his research, writing, and many other contributions, he's spent the last 25 years battling cancer, tumors, and other health challenges. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Apr 23, 2020

On Monday, I shared a conversation I had with Anne Converse Willkomm, Department Head of Graduate Studies and Assistant Clinical Professor at Drexel University's Goodwin College of Professional Studies. We talked about when it was right for you to go back to school. While going back to college isn't right for everyone, for those that it is right for now face another question: "I know going back to school is the right choice for me, but how do I pick the right place/program?" This can seem very daunting since there are hundreds or even thousands of choices out there. So as Anne and I got to this part of the conversation on Monday, I knew we had to bring her back to talk about choosing the right college. As you scan through the possibilities of programs that you could enroll in, you can probably cut out several ones easily (based on things like physical location, availability of online courses, and cost). But you're still left with at least a handful of options. As you look into each program, you likely do most of your research online - reading through the pages websites. You may reach out and contact someone at the university. Being a Department Head, Anne shares that most applicants actually talk to the wrong people when applying, and they don't ask the right questions. People usually contact someone in admissions, but the best person to talk to is the director of the program you're looking into - they will provide the best answers. Admissions can't get deep enough into giving you the answers to the questions you should be asking, like: Can the program advance my career in ___? How will the courses build my skills/knowledge? What are the students in the program like? Is the school going to be there for me after graduation? You'll also hear: What happens when you change your mind while you're already in school How you can be proactive before you get in this situation How you can know if a college/university is open to making a mid-college change (not all are) So, if you if going back to school is the right choice for you, this episode is perfect for you. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Apr 20, 2020

When it comes to making a career change, almost everyone we talk to has considered going back to school. On top of a full time job and possibly a family at home, the thought of going back to school makes a majority of those people cringe. Anne Converse Willkomm is a program director at Goodwin College of Professional Studies at Drexel University. She and I discuss whether going back to school will or won't aid in your career growth. This entire episode is to answer the question, "When is it right to go back to school?" What you'll learn When it's necessary to go back to school to advance your career Why all masters degrees are not created equal, and the specific differences to look for How to create a "master resume" (which we teach in Career Change Bootcamp!) Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 13, 2020

Every year we get career advice questions from thousands of listeners just like you! "Should I get another degree/certificate before starting a new career search? Should I apply to a role if I have less experience than the listing asks for? How do I know if my career is right for me?" Scott & HTYC's Director of Client Results go through a few of the questions we've received and answer them with data-backed answers! What you'll learn How identifying the right work environment you want makes identifying your ideal role easier What our data shows is the most effective way to get to a career that fits Recommended shortcuts to figure out what you want to spend your career doing Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Apr 9, 2020

What's the thing that very few people are asking right now that almost everyone is missing? Instead of saying "should I be looking right now," what if you flipped it on it's head and said: "How do I take this opportunity where very few people are taking action on their job search and use this time to make a leap into something bigger?" That's a question that's worth some serious consideration. This is also one of the questions that Scott dives into with Eleanor on the podcast today. I want to invite you to join us for another live webinar-style training, where Scott is going to answer your questions again. We're going to try to bring 1 or 2 people on live, like we did with Diane and Eleanor. To sign up for the next training, go to happentoyourcareer.com/webinar-weekly . After you register to attend, you'll be able to submit your question. Even if you can't attend live, you can still submit your question. By the way, we have temporarily re-opened Career Change Bootcamp in light of everything going on with the virus and quarantine situations. We don't usually re-open CCB so soon after closing, but these are unusual times, and we want to provide you with the best help we can. If you're interested in CCB, send Scott an email, scott@happentoyourcareer.com , with "CCB Conversation" in the subject line, and he'll connect you with our team to figure out the very best way that we can help you. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Apr 6, 2020

Everyone bases their identity on something. Some base it on their role as a spouse, parent, child, or other relationship. Many people base their identity on what they do for a living. But then, something happens to change your role or relationship, and it causes confusion about your identity. Dave Stachowiak joins us to talk about why basing your identity on what you do can actually get in the way of identifying what you REALLY want to do in the world. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Apr 2, 2020

Do you want to combine your passion and your career to create a life that gives you a reason to get up in the morning? Are you ready to go out on a limb for the life you envision for yourself? If you know the career and life path you want to follow but aren't sure where you can find the time to make it happen, our guest, Jay Papasan, shares the story of his career and how he makes the time to sort through life's chaos to get it all done. Check out the Time Blocking Mastery that Jay talked about in the episode here! To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Mar 30, 2020

There have been events throughout history that have impacted the world as a whole. While we still haven't seen the full effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has definitely made some changes for people across the globe. These changes have put us into a "new normal," and many people have been wondering how to move forward. How do I know this? It's because we have received hundreds of questions over the past few weeks. We've been hosting special webinars to answer the most common questions that we're getting (you've probably seen the invites to these - in fact, you may have even attended one or more of these). Well, we held one of these webinars on March 23. Since most people couldn't attend the webinar (and we wanted to share these answers with you), we're airing the main part of the webinar on the podcast. We answered 4 specific questions that people have asked: Having currently a job at a financially stable nonprofit, should I consider a professional move during pandemic time? How do I tell my current boss that I am leaving during these difficult times (Covid-19)? How do we know if we should go for interviews or accept an offer since it seems risky to change jobs now since companies are negatively affected by the Covid-19 situation? How do I know what new career I'd enjoy and be good at when I only have the experience from by current career as a reference point? To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Mar 27, 2020

With Social Distancing and Quarantines in place because of Covid-19, how can I build relationships and get a job offer? To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Mar 26, 2020

Many of the people that we have worked with here at HTYC tend to go through several career changes on their own. They try many of the traditional job search methods, and they don't see lasting results. Usually, they start excited about their new role, but then, at some point, start realizing that something is off. Sometimes the role or company doesn't match your values. Sometimes the role doesn't match your strengths. Laura Parker used to work for a global law firm for 12 years, and made a change to this technology company 2 years ago. It didn't take long for her to realize that she needed to make another change, and that's where she found this podcast. But I'm getting ahead of her story. We need to jump back and see why she needed to leave the law firm in the first place? Laura has gone through our Career Change Bootcamp, and, right now, we are accepting applications for the next group for CCB. Companies are still hiring and our proven career change framework still applies today, even during these unusual and uncertain times. Over the past couple weeks, we have been talking with a lot of people and answering a lot of questions specifically about the current state of affairs. So, if you want to take the first step to make your change, send me an email, scott@happentoyourcareer.com , with "CCB Conversation" in the subject line. I'll connect you with Phillip, our Director of Client Success, and he'll help find the very best way we can help you. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Mar 23, 2020

To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Mar 19, 2020

We all hit brick walls along our career journey. The problem is that many people let that stop them. There are some things that we can do to get around (or get over) these obstacles. We actually recorded this episode in front of a live audience. A few of the questions we answer: How does COVID19 affect my career change (the answers here will surprise you) How do I showcase my experience and success in the most effective way? How do I communicate my desire for new opportunity within my organization? How can I reconcile emotionally from leaving former role with a new role? To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Mar 12, 2020

To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Mar 5, 2020

Are you stuck? Have you had the realization that you need a new job, entirely new career or maybe even want to start your own business, but you can't see a way to make it happen? Know where you want to go, but just can't seem to get there? So, what's holding you back? Debt? Fear? No time? Something else? We've got you covered. We walk through 5 of the most common barriers that most people come up against when they're trying to make a career change and we give clear, actionable strategies for moving past each and every one of them. What You'll Learn The importance of prioritizing to make a career change, and why you have more time and more money than you think! How you can apply the same principles Scott used to get out of major debt in 3.5 years to break free of your own debt Why mindset is everything and how you can set yourself up to achieve whatever you set your sights on Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Mar 2, 2020

I have been studying high achievers for years, and today I am doing a deep dive on one subset of high achievers: Billionaires. How did they get started? What actions did they take to get where they are? What mindset shifts did they have to go through? (because they do think much differently than most of the world). I am joined by top performer, James Altucher, who is an American hedge-fund manager & author. He shares the insights that he has learned studying billionaires. What you'll learn Why "being different" is so much better than "being better" Ways billionaires think differently than the rest of the world How to "edit your life" so you can make a huge impact on your career and life. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Feb 27, 2020

There is something - or maybe several somethings - coming between you and your dream. Maybe you don't know exactly what it is right now, and that's OK. I've been there. I've worked with hundreds of people that have been there as well. And we have been able to break our dreams down into much smaller steps, and identify what that very first baby step looks like. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. This episode today features an interview we had on the podcast seven years ago, and it was actually my co-host back then, Mark, that conducted the interview. Throughout the interview, you're going to find out how you can break down your dreams into smaller steps and get over what holds you back from reaching your dream. So, let's get into this interview between Mark and our guest, Richie Norton. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Feb 24, 2020

Geoff Woods has an approach to connecting and building mentor relationships has taken him from medical device sales to now, starting a company with the founder of Keller Williams, the largest real estate company in the world. Geoff dives deep into his approach to initiating and building meaningful relationships with the people who inspire you most. It has never been easier to reach out to those you admire. Geoff talks about the one simple thing that is key to building relationships and why most people don't do it. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Feb 20, 2020

You're not still rocking your high school or college hairstyle, so why restrict yourself to the job you thought you wanted way back then? It's time to step out of your teenage shadow and give yourself permission to seek a career outside the bounds of your college major. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Feb 17, 2020

"I am a former educator. So I have a background in early childhood education. And my views changed slightly after I had children and started raising them and started looking at careers and world life experiences differently." Even though most of us aren't former educators, I'm sure most of us parents have a similar experience when we have children and begin raising them. The above quote came from my wife, Alyssa. She joins me on the podcast this week as we talk about how to prepare children for their future careers. Since we have a company that focuses on helping people with their careers, we have all the answers and are preparing our kids perfectly. Maybe that's a little of an exaggeration. We don't do it perfectly. But we do have a pretty significant head start because, every single day, we get to see people many, many years later and what's worked out for them, and what hasn't worked out for them. There are a lot of resources that help people prepare their kids for college, but that's a limited approach. We need to prepare our kids to be ready after college. Listen to the podcast today to help you work with your kids and prepare them for their future careers. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Feb 13, 2020

We have done well over 300 episodes over the past 7 years. I have had a shared a lot of fantastic conversations right here on the podcast to help you create your own career happiness. One problem with having over 300 episodes, is that some episodes tend to get buried. Today, I'd like to dig up one of those great conversations I had 7 years ago - it was actually the 3rd episode we ever released. When we originally talked she has written 1 book, but now she has written 3 more books. Her latest book is called, "The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business." She is passionate about showing people how to define your their freedom in first their health and then their career, and she has doing this through her site ProlificLiving.com. So here's my conversation with Farnoosh Brock. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Feb 10, 2020

Robert was in a VP level role, earning great money and enjoying life and work. He was well known around his industry. He was great at what he did. Things were pretty good overall… Until they weren't! Robert got laid off. No big deal right. A great opportunity to take some time and get a way. (Thanks soft landings and severance!) Except when it came time to go back to work: 8 months passed. Then 10, 12… 18 months passed and he'd had a few interviews but nothing had panned out. He and his partner were pulling their hair out a bit trying to figure out what was going on. He's a smart guy, he gets results, why wasn't this working? They had been through everything, was it his interview style? Simply unlucky? Was he coming off as desperate? That's where I had the opportunity to meet Robert. As he was trying to figure out what was working and what wasn't. It turns out Robert's answer wasn't what you'd think it would be. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Feb 6, 2020

The cost for staying in your job is higher than you think, and Audrey learned that the hard way. She was a talented Operations Manager working in the Events and Hospitality industry in New York City. She'd given much of herself to the job and had been rewarded with increasing responsibility, perpetual "thank yous" …and an increasing distaste for her work because what she valued most didn't align with what the company valued. When she came to us for help, it became apparent that the genuine, highly caring, no-holds-barred person that she was (and wanted to be more often) was being hampered because of the job she was working in. This inability to be herself for 70 hours a week became so frustrating for her that it sparked an 11-month long journey to figure out what she really wanted and fight off the mental barriers that were keeping her stuck! So how did she go from teary days staying at a job she hated to getting paid $20,000 more with a career that allowed her to be who she is? Take a listen to Audrey's story and find out! To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Feb 3, 2020

Many people that think their dream is impossible. Sharissa Sebastian had been in the tech industry for years, but was wanting to make a transition out of that field. She was eventually introduced to coaching through Groupon. Her coach began talking with her about what her ideal situation would look like, but she was holding herself back. She didn't think that "ideal" wouldn't be realistic. But Sharissa's coach asked her, "But what if it is possible?" To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jan 30, 2020

"I felt like there was something missing in my career that I had some skills I wanted to sharpen that I wanted a different connection to the work that I was doing. And I was feeling very stuck in my search." - Rebecca "It literally made me sick, the anxiety, the stress that I was under."- Jerrad At Happen To Your Career, we hear this kind of thing all the time. High Performers work hard to get an education and build their careers. But then they find themselves in a place of unhappiness. I want to share several examples of people that we have worked with that came from being stuck and unclear. I'm sharing snippets of success stories today to show you that it really is possible to radically change your life. The "normal" ways that people approach career change don't really work. At least, they don't work reliably. So I wouldn't recommend gambling on your life and your future. At Happen To Your Career, we have helped hundreds of people 1-on-1 make career changes. Some of that help has been through our Career Change Bootcamp program, but we have also helped a lot of people at an even higher level through our Signature Coaching. Check out the Signature Coaching Program now and see if it's a fit for you! You can also be one of the first to schedule a call with us to talk about this with you 1-on-1! To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jan 27, 2020

Here at Happen To Your Career we often create episodes based on questions we get from our audience. However there's one question I never ever get. How can I remove distraction? Distraction from achieving what's most important to me? Distraction that takes me away from who I want to be spending my time with? And yet that's what stops so many of us from what we really want to accomplish. Who better to answer this question than the person who wrote "Indistractable: How to control your attention and choose your life." I read it and loved it so much that I bought it for my entire team for Christmas. Here to teach us the difference between traction and distraction is author Nir Eyal. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jan 24, 2020

This is actually a crossover episode from our other podcast, How to Become a Career Coach . **** "How do you determine what to charge for coaching?" "Should I do one-on-one coaching or group coaching?" "What if my target market can't afford my rates? Do I go broke, or do I just lose out on clients?" (and they don't get the help they need) These are common questions that new coaches often ask. In fact, these are questions that all coaches face when they hit a plateau or brick wall in finding new clients. While it's important to address these issues, realize that there is not just a single answer. You will probably be looking for an 'AND' solution. Listen to hear how Jennifer found a way to help her target market (also create additional benefits for clients), make it affordable for their financial situation, AND also provided the income she needed for herself. If you're interested in becoming a career coach, check out our Professional Career Coach Training and Certification program here: https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/professional-career-coach-certification/

Jan 23, 2020

Many times people realize that they are not where they should be, doing what they should be doing, but they're afraid to make a change. They're afraid of what negative consequences may happen if they make a change. Maybe they make up excuses like: "I can't quit my job now, I've already put in 10 years." "I only have 5 years until I get to retire." "I have to make sure to take care of my family, so it's not the right time." "What if my boss finds out I'm looking for another job - I'd get fired!" And I totally get these. It can be scary when you face the unknown. But, on the other hand, what if the change was actually going to improve your situation - not make it worse? As I've worked with thousands of people making career changes, getting over this hurdle is one of the best things that has happened in their lives. They've been able to find the work that really fits them. In many cases, they've been able to negotiate better salaries and benefits. They've been able to spend more quality time with their families. Our guest today was actually a podcast listener for a long time, and then we had the opportunity to work with her on her recent career change. Moving from Eastern Europe to the UK, Karolina began working as an accountant. Everything was great...for six years. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jan 20, 2020

"I knew something was off, but couldn't quite identify it for myself. You know, you get too close to your daily life, you can't really pull out which was a big factor of I want a coach to help me with this." Heather felt stalled out in her career and life, and knew she needed to make a change before she completely burned out. After taking deliberate action and getting some help, she now has a fulfilling career that really fits her. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jan 17, 2020

After 3 months of planning, we finally got the vast majority of our career coaches together to answer your most compelling questions! This was a live event all about "How to find meaningful work that also pays you well," where our coaching panel fielded questions from people curious about career change, career coaching, and finding meaningful well-paid work! We turned this live event into a podcast episode because it is chock-full of great information we want everyone to have access to. What you'll learn How to find the confidence to make a career change How long the career coaching process usually takes What all goes into the HTYC coaching process Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 13, 2020

Do you have a solid understanding of your signature strengths? Do you feel like something is still missing after finding your strengths? Listen as we take you behind the scenes on a live coaching call, where Scott helps Judith dig deep into her signature strengths. What you'll learn How to use the "5 Whys" method to discover and really narrow down your strengths Why you may not agree with some of your strengths results How to identify the ways each of your strengths fits you Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 9, 2020

Whoever said that hard work and perseverance doesn't pay off sure didn't meet Tanya. What Tanya Malcolm Revell did when she was looking to make her big career change was no easy feat. Besides being an American looking for work that fit her in London, Tanya is also a Career Change Bootcamp alum and our guest for this installment of our most recent CCB success story. After experiencing the overwhelm of career burnout from her previous positions and frustration with the job search overseas, Tanya found HTYC, enrolled in Bootcamp, put in the hard work, built strategic relationships, and persevered even after some unanswered phone calls and emails to land her dream job. Curious how she did it? (and how you can do it, too?) Check out: - The steps in the CCB process that will properly position you during your career transition - The unexpected benefits of putting yourself out there and networking - How looking at the positive, rather than getting stuck on the negative, is instrumental in helping you keep perspective on your career goals To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jan 6, 2020

When we look at career change, we know that taking on this big life change requires a great amount of time, energy, maybe a bit of financial planning, and a solid support system to lean on when the career change process becomes overwhelming. One of the least-talked about topics of career change is your current and ongoing support system. Everyone needs a support system as they approach any big life changes. As much as our core supporters want to be there for us as we make this career change, many of them aren't really sure how to approach the issue. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Dec 29, 2019

Check out Aspire & Thrive: https://happentoyourcareer.com/aat A lot of people who set goals do not include the most important people in their life in the process, but why? After all, the goals we set impact them, too. If we fail to include these key people (whether that's your spouse, partner, a roommate, boss, etc.), there is a lot that can stop you from reaching the goals you set: For one, what if they don't agree with the goal(s) you feel to be most important? If you're not both on the same page, your biggest supporters can quickly turn into your biggest obstacles. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Dec 23, 2019

As I celebrate 4 years since I became self-employed full-time, I'm sharing the top 4 lessons I've learned while working with people making career changes: It ALWAYS happens slower than you think it does. It's worth it to learn how to live intentionally. If you know what you want, it's easier to ask for what you want; AND when you ask for what you want, it's much more likely to happen. Time and strengths freedom makes for happier and more meaningful lives. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Dec 16, 2019

We all have disagreements from time to time, right? Many of us, will voice our concerns to our boss and explain why our way is better. But, it's not always with the right tone or attitude, so the boss stands his ground. "These misconceptions are sort of incorrect expectations that make us feel frustrated because our expectations aren't met. Our arguments aren't bad. I think of them as either productive or unproductive. And so, really, the goal is to make them from unproductive to productive... I want to reframe disagreement as an opportunity to integrate a new perspective into your life." - Buster Benson (today's podcast guest) To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Dec 9, 2019

You've stayed in a job you don't like for too long and you're approaching burnout. One reason you stay is that fear of the unknown outweighs the pain of your unhappiness. So what if there was a way to test out a new career AND keep the risk low? We've put together 6 ways you can get some reassurance that a new career (and company) is the right fit for you before you transition! What you'll learn How you can try out a new career path with minimal risk and in a relatively short period of time. The six experiments for test driving new careers and how to apply them to best fit your situation. How to validate a new career path to move ahead smartly and leave the old baggage behind. Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 25, 2019

Katie only saw one way out: She had to quit. However, in our conversation, I helped Katie see a multitude of options available. Yes, quitting may be one of the solutions, but in my years of coaching people through career changes, I've realized jumping jobs or industries isn't a catchall solution. In fact, many people end up right back in the same career dissatisfaction quickly after their move. Some of the most common phrases I hear from clients include: "I don't think I can go any further." "I'm looking to be able to grow." Or in Katie's specific case, "I'm a go-getter. I don't feel like I can go get 'em right now." Maybe you can relate. You feel stuck, and you only see one way out. Here are some key questions to consider before you jump ship. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nov 18, 2019

It's likely that you've experienced working in a role for a period of time, and then you get a new boss. Many times, this can cause people to fear that change - unwanted change - is coming. What doesn't usually happen, is that you take you take the role your new boss previously had. But, this is exactly what Karen did. It started with her taking inventory of her strengths and assessing her options. She realized that it was just a few small changes that could make a big difference in her career. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nov 16, 2019

Don't wait until you have "total understanding." Don't wait until you feel like you have a "perfect plan." Right now, we want to encourage you to put your new knowledge to work. Most people find success in ANY area of their lives — from career to health to relationships — by taking IMPERFECT action BEFORE you think you're ready, and then continue to make adjustments. But what most people do instead is to wait. They think they're not ready. They make the challenge in front of them SO HUGE in their brains that it's nearly impossible to move forward! Maybe you can relate. We've put this 6 part audio course together as a guide to using your strengths to make a career pivot to work that makes you more happy more often. If you haven't already, start with the first episode as each one builds on the previous episode to help you learn how you can make a career (and a life out of your strengths) and why many others have chosen to do the same thing. Want to get a free cup of coffee on us? (HTYC was built on lots of coffee and early mornings) Leave a review in Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) and email a screenshot of your review to scott@happentoyourcareer.com. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nov 15, 2019

You know it's coming, but it still freezes you in your tracks like a deer in the headlights. Maybe it's right after you sit down in the visitor's chair, across the desk from the interviewer. Or maybe it's ten or fifteen minutes into your conversation- just when you start to think you might escape this time. But then it hits you. The interviewer flips through your file, folds her hands on top of her desk, looks at you expectantly and says the words that strike fear in the hearts of every job-seeker: "So…tell me about yourself." We've put this 6 part audio course together as a guide to using your strengths to make a career pivot to work that makes you more happy more often. If you haven't already, start with the first episode as each one builds on the previous episode to help you learn how you can make a career (and a life out of your strengths) and why many others have chosen to do the same thing. Want to get a free cup of coffee on us? (HTYC was built on lots of coffee and early mornings) Leave a review in Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) and email a screenshot of your review to scott@happentoyourcareer.com. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nov 14, 2019

The more you know about what makes you truly happy and satisfied, the more you can bring it into your life. Once you identify your strengths, you can identify what you want in your life. You can hone in on the types of activities you're best at and that make you happiest. Then you can work backwards from there to figure out the types of jobs where you can find those activities… and what types of companies hire for those jobs! This is the opposite approach that 99% of the world takes. Most people look at what they think their options are and try to make the best of those. They make their own barriers and limits by not considering what they really want and instead focus on what they think is probable or possible. Unintentionally limiting yourself in that way will also unintentionally limit your happiness! We've put this 6 part audio course together as a guide to using your strengths to make a career pivot to work that makes you more happy more often. If you haven't already, start with the first episode as each one builds on the previous episode to help you learn how you can make a career (and a life out of your strengths) and why many others have chosen to do the same thing. Want to get a free cup of coffee on us? (HTYC was built on lots of coffee and early mornings) Leave a review in Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) and email a screenshot of your review to scott@happentoyourcareer.com. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nov 13, 2019

What the heck are Signature Strengths? We've talked about how your signature strengths aren't just skills like, "I'm really good with Excel." There's more to it: It's that intersection of things you're really, really good at with things you really, really love — combined with your experiences, disposition, and a few shakes of both nature and nurture. "Signature Strengths are your unique combination of experiences, skills, knowledge and even the way you're wired. It's the stuff that makes you, you." Often when you drill down to your signature strengths, these are the things you can't stop doing if you tried, you can't help it. Many times they come easy to you because you enjoy them and also you don't recognize them because you don't think that they're that big of a deal. We've put this 6 part audio course together as a guide to using your strengths to make a career pivot to work that makes you more happy more often. If you haven't already, start with the first episode as each one builds on the previous episode to help you learn how you can make a career (and a life out of your strengths) and why many others have chosen to do the same thing. Want to get a free cup of coffee on us? (HTYC was built on lots of coffee and early mornings) Leave a review in Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) and email a screenshot of your review to scott@happentoyourcareer.com. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nov 12, 2019

It isn't just things you're good at, or things you've been praised for - although that's part of the equation. Instead, we see it as the intersection of two things: Your strengths: what you can truly be great at — maybe even the best in the world if you spent the time and energy developing them! And Your passions: what you enjoy and love. Then add in your skills, experiences, knowledge and predispositions… and voila! You've got YOUR "signature strengths." We've put this 6 part audio course together as a guide to using your strengths to make a career pivot to work that makes you more happy more often. If you haven't already, start with the first episode as each one builds on the previous episode to help you learn how you can make a career (and a life out of your strengths) and why many others have chosen to do the same thing. Want to get a free cup of coffee on us? (HTYC was built on lots of coffee and early mornings) Leave a review in Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) and email a screenshot of your review to scott@happentoyourcareer.com. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nov 11, 2019

Let's start with a question: Why do you care about your strengths? Maybe you've spent time looking at job opportunities online, getting depressed at how few jobs you're qualified for, interested in, or willing to do for low pay. Or maybe you've recently had the realization that "this can't be all there is" to work You might have even taken every assessment, personality test and quiz out there only to find out that you're still in the same place. You, just like many of the people we work with, found out the hard way that the knowledge that being a "relator" or "achiever" or "learner" is interesting, but you still don't have a raise, a new career, or work that makes you happy. We've put this 6 part audio course together as a guide to using your strengths to make a career pivot to work that makes you more happy more often. If you haven't already, start with the first episode as each one builds on the previous episode to help you learn how you can make a career (and a life out of your strengths) and why many others have chosen to do the same thing. Want to get a free cup of coffee on us? (HTYC was built on lots of coffee and early mornings) Leave a review in Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) and email a screenshot of your review to scott@happentoyourcareer.com. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nov 4, 2019

If you look into your past, you'll see many different experiences, from hobbies, volunteer work, to career experiences. Many times, these different things may seem disconnected. They may even seem insignificant in the scope of your career. But, the threads of your experiences come together to create the person you are. When you discover the connection between these threads, you can begin to identify these "secret" strengths that have always been in your life. When you know what these are, they help you unlock your ideal career. Today, Jennifer Seaver Stokes shares how she followed the threads in her life, and they led to her ideal career. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Oct 28, 2019

Big Decisions. You know how these work. Our brains usually fight us and want us to stay in our comfort zones. Plus if you're like me you can turn nearly anything into logic. Yes I know that I'm not loving my work and my boss is a overbearing but there could be another opportunity 4 months from now. Many people find themselves torn when it comes to staying in the same place vs. making a change. They know and feel deep down inside that something isn't right, and they struggle with taking a chance to actually make a change in their career. Why do we fight what we know to be true in our core? We see how others reach their goals and we think we must follow in their footsteps to reach the same success. But, the truth is: we don't have to follow them. If you want to take more control of your career or you are about to have an awkward conversation with your boss, this episode is for you. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Oct 21, 2019

There's never an ideal time to get laid off or completely change your career, but a professional setback might actually lead to a far better opportunity you've never considered before. Melissa Shapiro was already contemplating a career change, but then was laid off before she could position herself for the next move. She discovered that evolving and adapting weren't only important for success – it was absolutely necessary to move up in the professional world. Melissa took her new-found time and energy to focus on asking herself big questions that led to her successful career change. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Oct 18, 2019

This might come as a bit of a shocker, but we don't always post our job openings for our company. [Gasp] "I thought you were in HR for years, Scott. How could you?" I was. I worked in many different companies and sectors. Government, Manufacturing, Fortune 500. I've been on all sides of the table too. When a hiring manager has a need, they usually are doing their best to make sure they've got someone in mind already. I saw with my own eyes each of those organizations also hired without posting publicly and hired outside of their "normal policies and procedures." Does this make them bad companies? No, I don't think so. In fact, I think in some cases it might even make them more responsible! But, all the situations that were "exceptions to the rule" (i.e. not posted) were either better jobs, higher paying than normal, or jobs created specifically with a person in mind. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Oct 17, 2019

Let me ask you a question: When do you have the most power to negotiate? Out of all the possible times, the very best time to negotiate your pay, job, terms or anything else is when you're making a career change to a new company and new job. Specifically right after they've made you an offer. Why is that? Well, Let's talk about some truths from their perspective. Once you get to where they have given you an offer it is a big deal for you and for them. Very often they have spent a huge amount of time going through the process to decide they want you. That is an important factor. They are emotionally invested and have decided it's going to be you in the role, not someone else. Depending on your level, they've likely had other people involved in the process and the probably had to have different approvals from their boss or finance or HR or the CEO. Someone else probably had to say yes or commit to you so they aren't excited to change anytime soon. Because of that you have more power to negotiate than any other point in time. Keep in mind this is only after they make an offer. None of this applies while they are considering it.

Oct 14, 2019

Have you wondered how you can move from being a good job candidate to being a great candidate? Have you identified your big "value-adds" from your past job experiences and how you can apply them to any industry? Have you wondered how to open more doors of opportunity during informational interviews? Several times over the past several months, we brought some past guests back onto the podcast to catch up with where they are now and how things have changed since we last had them on the podcast. So this week, we are bringing Mike Bigelow back onto the podcast. Tomorrow, I'm going to share the recent conversation I had with him, where we explore how his life is going now that it's been 2 years since his career change. But to help us understand where he is now, today we're going to hear Mike's story from the last time he was on the show. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Oct 11, 2019

To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Oct 9, 2019

I've been studying high performers and top performers for approaching 20 years now. Lots of things have surprised me about how top performers do things differently. But quite possibly the most surprising is how high performing people ask for help. It's completely different than the average person. I found that most people don't think about this as a skill set. What I've learned though by studying top performers, there are actually very specific things that they do when they go to ask for help. I want to be able to teach you these to you so that you can be able to get the type of help that you need so I've created a formula with five very simple parts to show you how to do this and break it down. Before I show you those five key parts of how high performers ask for help, let me ask you a question: What do you think is the secret to why high performers get help so easily (and we enjoy helping them) and why it's so painful to have to help many other people? Is it that they are genetically endowed with likeability, or that we're just biased as human beings to want to help people who are already doing well? Maybe, but I don't think so. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Oct 7, 2019

What if you get rejected from what you thought was going to be your purpose? What if the work you thought would be meaningful isn't? When you get rejected from that - even just one rejection - you start to really question all of your skill sets and the journey that you've been on. If that's you - you're going to learn how to turn an end into a beginning of what's next in your life. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/ Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc Today's conversation addresses this very common problem to help you move forward and take action. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Sep 30, 2019

When thinking about meaningful work and the various pieces that need to come together, it might cause you to wonder, "Are these even possible together, and, if so, how do real people actually find these opportunities?" With the help of science and some real people who have done a great job finding meaningful work and career happiness, we're going to break down the answers for you. So, the question becomes: "How do you find this elusive work that's meaningful and meets your other needs like a certain amount of income?" Thanks to Philips for their openness and access to both their leadership team and employees as we put this all together. Check out more about what Philips has to offer. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Sep 23, 2019

Organizations that focus on employee experiences create more profit. Employees want more meaningful work and work experiences and are willing to take less pay for it? So why haven't companies really started paying attention to this? Or are some organizations beginning to wake up and realize that more and more of the workforce is wanting more meaningful work? Thanks to Philips for their openness and access to both their leadership team and employees as we put this all together. Check out more about what Philips has to offer. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Sep 16, 2019

There's so much conflicting information out there about what creates more fulfilling, more desirable work: Is it the job? Is it the company? Is it the type of role or occupation? Is meaningful work really even obtainable in the first place? The short answer is "yes," but in reality it happens differently than what most of the world thinks it does. Thanks to Philips for their openness and access to both their leadership team and employees as we put this all together. Check out more about what Philips has to offer. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Sep 9, 2019

This is a special episode. This is episode 300! We are bringing on a bunch of people today to give you a behind-the-scenes look at several aspects of the HTYC podcast. We'll hear from several members of the HTYC team, we also have several surprise guests, all sharing a bit of how we all met Scott and how HTYC has helped us. We'll also have some of the best tips if you feel stuck in your career. And we're going to have a little fun at the same time (because that's what we do). To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Sep 3, 2019

Many of us get exhausted. Maybe it's because of a lack of sleep. Maybe it's from working too much or too hard. Maybe it's from stress. But being exhausted doesn't mean that it has to be a negative in your life. Laura Morrison was used to be exhausted, but now it feels different. "So, I still leave work exhausted. It's just that now the exhaustion is from kind of flexing my brain and personal development and kind of much more excitement about the work that I'm doing and being invested in it." To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Sep 2, 2019

What if I told you that the number 1 way to land your dream job is having confidence? Would you feel like you're on the path to getting there...or just stuck? Well, if your answer is "just stuck"--you're not alone. In our latest podcast episode Laura, one of our stellar Career Change Bootcamp Graduates tells us how it took her nearly 3 years to leave a job she wasn't passionate about because she felt the same way. Tune in to hear how she went from disengaged to confident--and so can you!

Aug 26, 2019

"Now looking back at it. I never really asked myself the questions of whether I wanted to to do this. It is just normal. Many of us do that." That's what Michal Balass had said when I asked her where her career started. She went on to explain that she spent years getting her Doctorate and when it came time to get a job she did it without thinking… because that's what you do! It is normal. Unfortunately doing things the normal way without question put Michal in the same place many others are: In a job that isn't a great fit and doesn't particularly line up with what you want out of life! Michal tolerated it for years. (probably for much too long) To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help! ----- On the Happen To Your Career podcast, we have shown many career changes and the changes that come to our lives as a whole. We have talked with dozens of people on the podcast that we have personally worked with to make these changes. But one thing we haven't really shown you is the fact that change isn't just a one-time event. As we continue to learn about ourselves and as we grow, our lives change. This is often in the form of changes in family (having more kids, kids growing up), moving to a different house or city, or developing new skills. This growth also results in changes in your goals and desires. You begin to see a bigger and better picture of what you want to do in your life. Over the next several months, we are going to be bringing some past guests back onto the podcast to catch up with where they are now and how things have changed since we last had them on the podcast. So this week, we are bringing Michal Balass back onto the podcast. Tomorrow, I'm going to share the recent conversation I had with her; but to help us understand where she is now, today we're going to hear her story from the last time she was on the show.

Aug 22, 2019

By now you should have a decision! Yeah! Let's celebrate! But if you don't yet...It's ok! This is a lifelong process and some people want and need more help than the email course! We have created other types of help because I whole heartedly believe and know just how important this is! I have seen lives change again and again when our students get clear on what they want! By the way, if you want to get this sent straight to your email box to you can always go to FigureItOut.co and drop in your email address. And that will get sent right to your email box. Or you can text HAPPEN to 44222 and you get the exact same thing.

Aug 21, 2019

It's up to you now! We've done all we can do to get you on the path to the job that you love. All that is left is to decide to take the next step. Here's 3 tips (and one video) to help you make this decision: Everything does not depend on this. You're well prepared! "Magic happens when you're in motion" – Richie Norton . By the way, if you want to get this sent straight to your email box to you can always go to FigureItOut.co and drop in your email address. And that will get sent right to your email box. Or you can text HAPPEN to 44222 and you get the exact same thing.

Aug 20, 2019

Here's the reality: Decisions are hard. They don't sound like they should be hard, but they stop people every single day, usually many many times a day from doing something productive. So much so that I personally spend much of my energy eliminating unimportant decision making from my life that I won't care about years or even weeks from now. Decisions like what do I have for breakfast or what should I wear today or what order should I begin my day take only small amounts of energy, time and effort separately but they start to add up quickly. And Big decisions like where should I spend my time and effort and energy in my career sometimes seem almost overwhelming to tackle. By the way, if you want to get this sent straight to your email box to you can always go to FigureItOut.co and drop in your email address. And that will get sent right to your email box. Or you can text HAPPEN to 44222 and you get the exact same thing.

Aug 19, 2019

Our minds are amazing. We can do absolutely unbelievable things with our brains! One thing we can do is we can very effectively filter and sort information. This is a huge benefit to us, but can also cause a lot of problems in the form of cognitive bias. This just means that as human beings the way our brains function can actually bias us toward or away from certain things like steering us away from those areas that might be uncomfortable and toward familiarity. But what if you could take some of this knowledge about your brain and use it to turn potentially negative biases into an advantage. 15 years ago, the first time I really realized that you could hack your brain's normal functions, my mind was blown, too. By the way, if you want to get this sent straight to your email box to you can always go to FigureItOut.co and drop in your email address. And that will get sent right to your email box. Or you can text HAPPEN to 44222 and you get the exact same thing.

Aug 18, 2019

Remember in the last lesson when we talked about how most people miss the simple logic: you have to know where you're going to be able to figure out how to get there. Well, this applies to more than just the job you have or a business that you run. Just try to separate out your work from the rest of your life! You can't. The people you spend the most time with or don't spend the most time with is often influenced by your work. So is your personal growth as a person, where you physically spend your time, and even the amount of money that you earn. For this reason, it's incredibly important for you to understand not just what you want in your work but also what you want in every other area of your life! And guess what else, anything that you want in your life isn't going to happen by accident. By the way, if you want to get this sent straight to your email box to you can always go to FigureItOut.co and drop in your email address. And that will get sent right to your email box. Or you can text HAPPEN to 44222 and you get the exact same thing.

Aug 17, 2019

What do you want? It's a simple enough question. I'll bet you can't easily answer that question? Go ahead and give it a try! I'll wait! Harder than it seems right? But what if you could intentionally and succintly answer that question? When you have the answer to what you really want in your career and in your life and really go after it, it allows you to do things most people would consider exceptional or even impossible. And that is exactly what we're going to cover today! By the way, if you want to get this sent straight to your email box to you can always go to FigureItOut.co and drop in your email address. And that will get sent right to your email box. Or you can text HAPPEN to 44222 and you get the exact same thing.

Aug 16, 2019

IS REFLECTION ON THE PAST YOUR KEY TO CAREER HAPPINESS? The short answer is "H-E- double hockey sticks to the NO". (mostly because I love hockey and a little because reflection is not the magic bullet alone!) But what's the longer more nuanced answer? To be clear; reflecting on the past alone is not going to get you where you want to go in your career or your life. It will take intentional action to move toward work that fits you, your values, and your strengths (and even your income expectations). But what's also true is that for the action to be intentional you must know exactly what you want. How do you do that? By the way, if you want to get this sent straight to your email box to you can always go to FigureItOut.co and drop in your email address. And that will get sent right to your email box. Or you can text HAPPEN to 44222 and you get the exact same thing.

Aug 15, 2019

MOST PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY KNOW THEIR STRENGTHS… I hear them say things like "I learn fast" or "I'm good with people" but most people have not spent enough time or effort to truly understand what it is that they are great at or have the potential to be great at! Maybe these are true, but these aren't specific enough to really be what you are great at. What is it that makes you great with people, What is it specifically that you enjoy in the interaction with others, is it even the interaction at all, or maybe something else. When I hear something as vague as "I'm good with people", which I do in maybe 7 out of every 10 interviews with professionals, I immediately try to start digging to understand what they really actually mean. It could be that they are great at: relating to others OR communicating with people OR helping people problem solve OR building relationships quickly OR about a million other possibilities. What on earth do you really mean? By the way, if you want to get this sent straight to your email box to you can always go to FigureItOut.co and drop in your email address. And that will get sent right to your email box. Or you can text HAPPEN to 44222 and you get the exact same thing.

Aug 14, 2019

We've now had over 30,000 people go through our figure it out eight the mini course. (and that's a lot of people, as it turns out) Also, we realized, as we were talking behind the scenes, that it had been a long time, like six years long time, since we really updated this mini course. So guess what? We've updated it! But we're going to do you one better, because we're actually going to share each and every day with you right here on the HTYC podcast for the next eight days. So if you're not already subscribed to the podcast, then guess what, pause this right now hit the subscribe button on your player, because every single day, for the next eight days, you're going to get a dose of the mini-course that helps you figure out what it is that you want to do. By the way, if you want to get this sent straight to your email box to you can always go to FigureItOut.co and drop in your email address. And that will get sent right to your email box. Or you can text HAPPEN to 44222 and you get the exact same thing.

Aug 12, 2019

As human beings, when we get stuck, we tend to focus on one thing that we latch onto as the "reason" why. Or one thing that if we could only do, it would solve all of our problems. It's never just one thing. It's always more nuanced than that. There is one thing that is very clear though, The reasons why you think you're stuck and the reasons why you're actually stuck, are two completely different things. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Aug 5, 2019

One of the most common career change misconceptions is that you'll have to start over – that all of your experience will go out the window if you make a change. It's difficult to imagine a scenario where you don't take a step down… where you actually get a promotion on top of finally finding work you actually love. How can you make that happen? In today's episode, we're revealing the 4 most common ways that people change careers (without starting over!) and talking to 4 people from each category. What you'll learn The 4 types of career transitions How to use transferable skills & your experience when changing careers (it's different than you think!) How career coaches rank the difficulty of the different career transitions Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Jul 29, 2019

Are your skills transferable to your dream career? Many people don't believe that their skills can apply to the career they are desiring to move into. People tend to put their skills and experience into boxes and can't see how the skills of one box can apply to another box. The truth, though, is that most of your skills and experience CAN transfer, even if you don't yet know what your dream career is. We've developed an entire process to do this. Want to know how? Listen immediately (press play already) and learn all the things! To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Jul 8, 2019

Have you considered quitting your job? Are you frustrated because your job doesn't fit you? We get emails about this all the time. Every situation is different, but there are some key actions that apply across the board. Today, Josh joins Scott to tackle 3 questions from listeners: I need help getting unstuck... My job doesn't fit and I want to quit... I need help understanding my strengths... To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Jul 1, 2019

Everyone I talk to wants freedom, until they realize how it really actually works. One thing that comes up frequently while coaching people through career changes is the idea of obtaining freedom in their life and work. Freedom means different things for everyone. Sometimes it's freedom to travel, or financial freedom, or just having the freedom and flexibility to pick up your kids from school. "For so so long, freedom meant the ability to be able to do what I want, when I want, where I want." Natalie Sisson, The Suitcase Entrepreneur, traveled the world for many years - living and working wherever she wanted to. She now has a completely different definition than most about what freedom actually means for her and some of what she has learned from talking with hundreds, or even thousands, of people about what freedom means. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Jun 25, 2019

Part 2: Where are they now series. Have you've said 'yes' to a job offer, even though it didn't match up with your values? Matt Toy, also took a job offer, but realized, like many of the people we work with, that what he could be doing was staring him in the face the whole time. He was also faced with decisions that would compromise his values, but he was unwilling to make the sacrifice. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

Jun 24, 2019

Have you noticed any recurring themes in your life? These patterns can range from the habits you form, the hobbies you enjoy, the work you choose, the tasks you hate, the type of people you surround yourself with, and so on. Digging deeper into your own patterns in your career and life is the first piece of research you need to do before you start down the career change road, but we also know that sometimes it is hard to accept those patterns for what they truly are. Matthew Toy struggled with accepting what everyone else around him knew about how big of an impact his own passion for practicing yoga had on his life. Read his full story at https://happentoyourcareer.com/184 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Jun 17, 2019

As kids, we all have dreams and aspirations for what we want to do when we grow up. However, as we get older, we tend to put down our dreams to pursue "reality" - or what we perceive is reality. Those dreams we had no longer fit into what we consider realistic. Years ago when I first started Happen To Your Career, my good friend Mark and I created an 8-Day mini-course to help people begin to figure out what they really wanted to be doing for their career and their life. We've now had over 25,000 people go through that mini-course. One of the exercises in that course involves declaring 3 wildly unrealistic things you want to do, be or become these could be occupations, jobs, roles, whatever you wanted, Sky's the limit. The only rule is that it has to be wildly unrealistic. We started getting thousands of responses emailed to us and there was something interesting that we noticed right away. They're all big goals sure, but what else? None of them are actually impossible or unachievable. What does this tell us? It means that the things we believe to be wildly unrealistic are only unrealistic because we believe them to be. It's about the story that we tell ourselves. How do people actually accomplish wildly unrealistic goals especially when you have reality standing in your way, like a full time job or obligations like kids that like to eat, or saving for their college. Or the simple fact that you have only so much energy in a single day before you pass out? Reality. We all have our current reality. This might come from obligations, parents, kids, work, serving on that board that you agreed to back before you realized how much time it was going to take, yes it's for a good cause but maybe you didn't actually think it would be an additional 20 hours a month. Whatever your reality is. All of us have it. The question becomes: How do you accomplish career and life goals that you might consider to be wildly unrealistic when "reality" is always pressing on us? When you set out to achieve wildly unrealistic goals you can always assume the path you follow will be the one less taken. This is, of course, also true with wildly unrealistic career changes!

Jun 10, 2019

Allison and I continue to delve deeper into the things that led to her career change (and changed her entire life, too!). As she completed the Clifton's Strengthsfinder assessment during her CCB course, Allison discovered the formula for her own career happiness. She says: confidence + strengths + motion = dream career She began to imagine a career she could be passionate about. When asked the question, "What are some of the things you can't stop doing?" Allison found herself responding, "I can't stop asking people if they like their job." This answer helped her see that she was obsessed with career fulfillment. For five or six years, she had been showing interest in others' career success. Even when she was shifting gears with her job title, she kept asking people whether or not they loved their work. "Looking back at the big picture, even though my jobs were so different, every single job, whether it was part of the role or not—if it was just interactions with employees or how I felt about myself in that position—everything pointed to my dream job." Allison realized she was good at simplifying processes for people and creating new programs. She had fun communicating to people in a language they understood. When she thought about her signature strengths, she realized she could use all of these skills in helping others find fulfillment. Today, Allison is a professional career coach. She's an entrepreneur living out her multipotentiality, and she can honestly say she's discovered her dream career. Very few people will find career happiness in this life, whether it's because they don't believe it's available to them or because they can't identify what would even bring fulfillment, but Allison is living proof that you can do work you love and be paid well for it.

Jun 6, 2019

Are you ready for a career change? Want to find the time to make a career change? We would love to talk with you about your situation and help you figure out the best path for you to follow. Schedule a call with us now!

Jun 3, 2019

Are you ready for a career change? We would love to talk with you about your situation and help you figure out the best path for you to follow. Schedule a call with us now! Allison Kolberg (Curbow) was good at everything. The problem was…she couldn't find something she enjoyed doing. As a self-proclaimed Upholder (defined in Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies) , Allison had a knack, or rather a compulsion, for meeting expectations. This habit led to a "see and conquer" mentality in the career world. She'd see a job posting, and whether or not she genuinely wanted to do the work, she'd take on the challenge. In other words, she'd shift into whatever shape necessary to accomplish the goals of that role. While pursuing her degree, Allison worked as an office manager in a typical 8-hour office environment. Not too long into her role, she realized the clock-in-clock-out-pushing-papers desk job wasn't for her. Recognizing a need for hands-on work, Allison routed her college studies for a career in oil and gas. Upon graduation, she was hired as a High-pressure Pump Operator in Anchorage, Alaska. Looking back, Allison says she was drawn to the job's hands-on nature and the opportunity to work in big picture operations. She felt a special love for the procedures and problem-solving ability required for her two week on/two week off schedule. She was good at her job, but the love didn't last. Allison comes on the podcast today with Scott to tell her story of how she made her transition. After she made the changes in her life to create her career change, she realized that it was more than a career change - it was a life change. On today's episode, she explains one of the struggles she had: "I had so many different skills and interests, and I jumped around so much that one job sometimes didn't look anything like the next job. I was grasping at straws to try to fit all these aspects of my life into one [career] that I didn't even know was possible. So, I just jumped from job to job. I felt like a flip-flopper. It didn't feel very good. When I would want to move on to the next thing, I felt like I had to subdue or discredit the parts of myself that were in the other position." By the time she got through her career transition, she was able to look back with better clarity: "Looking back at the big picture, even though my jobs were so different, every single job, whether it was part of the role or not—if it was just interactions with employees or how I felt about myself in that position—everything pointed to my dream job."

May 27, 2019

Daniel Pink is a New York Times best selling author, well-known keynote speaker and speech writer for Al Gore. Looking at his career, you'd have no idea that he graduated law school, but decided law wasn't for him, then he got into politics and decided that wasn't for him either. How did Daniel go from shifting career focus multiple times to ultimately finding career happiness as a best-selling author? What you'll learn The best questions to replace "What is your passion?" How to connect the dots to do work you're enamored with How to know when it's time to leave a job industry Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How To Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Should I Quit My Job? How To Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 20, 2019

Is staying at a job you hate holding you back from happiness? What if you've changed careers…and the new work wasn't quite the fit you thought it would be? That's what happened to Audrey Romagnoulo. She was a talented Operations Manager working in the Events and Hospitality industry in New York City. She'd given much of herself to the job and had been rewarded with increasing responsibility, perpetual "thank yous" …and an increasing distaste for her work because what she valued most didn't align with what the company valued. When she came to us for help, it became apparent that the genuine, highly caring, no-holds-barred person that she was (and wanted to be more often) was being hampered because of the job she was working in. This inability to be herself for 70 hours a week became so frustrating for her that it sparked an 11-month long journey to figure out what she really wanted and fight off the mental barriers that were keeping her stuck! So how did she go from teary days staying at a job she hated to getting paid $20,000 more with a career that allowed her to be who she is? Take a listen to Audrey's story and find out! Learn why it's important to be authentic and honest during the interview process and how it can put you a step above the rest. How can hard conversations lead to better opportunities? Learn how defining the lifestyle you want and including that want into your job search can make all the difference. The fear of money may be holding you back from making a change. Learn how to overcome that fear and get clear on your money situation. Could staying in your current situation actually be costing you money? Listen and we will tell you how to find out. Maybe that great accomplishment shouldn't be on your resume - Learn what should and shouldn't be on your resume when making an industry switch. Hear how not taking yourself too seriously and joking around can lead to more connections and more opportunities. Find out how interviews can not only help you learn about a particular job but can help you define what kind of environment you will truly excel in. See the full show notes

May 13, 2019

In this episode, Gia tells us how she was always a girl who had a diary growing up. Nowadays, Gia got back into journaling and starts every morning writing down what she is grateful for. The other questions she writes about are what she is looking forward to and her top priorities. The most significant benefit Gia has seen with her journaling is self-awareness; having a better connection with yourself will provide clarity on what really matters in life. The last time Gia found clarity was after a year of working on a tech startup. Gia was struggling with whether she should invest more time and effort or close it and move on to something else. After journaling for a few months, she got clarity on precisely what she needed to do. Free flow journaling is another method Gia uses to get clarity on her thoughts and mindset. Writing without restraint is best for those situations when you cannot quite articulate what seems off about a particular topic. For instance, Gia is trying to move her child into the public school system; she has been free flow journaling to articulate the struggle she is having inside her head. Putting it down on paper really gets the juices flowing and allows you to make better decisions. When Gia would ask her female clients what they accomplished in their careers over the past year, they could not articulate a response. If you cannot answer how you add value to a company, most likely you will not be getting that job. Gia says women need to be able to confidently and clearly articulate how they bring value to the table. One way to start thinking about your answer is by writing down what you do every single day. After a few months, you will have more details and could clearly explain how your presence adds value. Gia tells her clients to keep tabs on the following six areas: The actual work that you did today. What did you do to build your brand? What are your community contributions? Did you invest time in your professional skills? Did you invest time in your soft skills? How you went above and beyond. Once people started journaling these six things, often they would realize they were lacking in certain areas, and it would result in intentional action taking. For example, when someone realizes it has been weeks and they have done nothing to build their brand, that person would start taking actionable steps to increase their brand awareness. Some barriers that come up for Gia's clients when journaling about their workday are procrastination and time. People always claim they do not have enough time to reflect and journal. Gia suggests opening up Google Drive and take thirty seconds to write down what you have done before you leave work for the day. Enjoy the show! Resources: The Daily Career Journal: https://careerikigai.com Code for 50% off: HTYC Gia's Website: http://giaganesh.com Gia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KicStarturLife Gia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giaganesh/

May 6, 2019

Emilie Aires joins Scott to discuss what the martyrdom mindset is, how it relates to burnout, and how to overcome it.

Apr 29, 2019

Melanie, like you, identifies as a multipod. When Melanie Buford was making a college decision, she felt torn between two very different directions: On the one hand, she had a knack for math, and she felt she could excel in an engineering type role. On the other hand, Melanie felt fascinated by psychology and humanities. These two areas of interest had little to no overlap, so not only was Melanie choosing between majors but also universities. This was the first time Melanie experienced the familiar pull of the multipotentialite journey. After college, Melanie accepted a role with Americorps and moved to San Francisco, where she participated in a program called Public Allies. Working for Americorps was a combination job, as Melanie served at a nonprofit for four days per week and spent her Fridays completing Public Allies' social justice leadership development program. Melanie and her coworkers were passionate, multifaceted people. Fast forward to now, and Melanie has become a professor of career education for the University of Cincinnati, researcher and nonfiction writer, nonprofit supporter, and science fiction writer. She enjoys helping multi-talented students discover a future that fits their unique wiring, and she loves digging into data on multipotentialites, personality tests, and strengths assessments.

Apr 22, 2019

Is staying at a job you hate holding you back from happiness? What if you've changed careers…and the new work wasn't quite the fit you thought it would be? After helping a couple thousand people make career changes, you notice a few commonalities. We've realized that EVERYONE has barriers to making their change. Especially the busy, high achieving peeps that we've worked with. You are no exception! You know how you always hear those success stories of what other people have done? If you're like me (or you're human), sometimes they can make you a little jealous or depressed. How come it always works out so well for those other people? Well, here's the hidden reality behind every single one of the success stories we've published: Zero of them were easy, AND none of them went perfectly. In fact, we find that much of the time we are helping our students make it easier to change to work they love by focusing on the right things, but focusing on the right things alone doesn't automatically make you successful. In today's episode, I talk about how career happiness really works. In fact, this episode is one of the lessons I teach inside Career Change Bootcamp.

Apr 15, 2019

A little while back, I had a Skype call with a former Google employee who made a transition into a role that fits his strengths even better. He is totally thrilled! I wanted to tell you about it because you might be thinking "who on earth chooses to leave Google? That's the holy grail of dream jobs!" And that's what most people think from the outside, right? But a big trap that it's easy to fall into when you're searching for jobs is comparing your insides to someone else's outsides. For example, being in a job that looks like a dream job on the outside doesn't mean it's going to be the dream fit for YOUR inner values, strengths and interests. I can't tell you how many people find HTYC because they're in a job they thought would be great, but isn't — it ends up being someone else's dream and not their own. Or, we get emails every day about people who feel like they can't get clarity on what their next career move looks like, so they're stuck in a mental pressure cooker wanting to make a change forward but not knowing how. Does that sound like you? If so, grab a pen and paper because I have a ton of lessons I've learned from personally coaching 1,100 people through career transitions that I want to share with you to save you time, headaches, and help you make the transition you're dreaming of happen. In today's episode, I share 6 keys to career happiness and then how to use this information to make your change and how to focus your time to be most effective. I vividly remember being in a job that wasn't fulfilling at all. When I was there, I didn't understand how this whole career happiness thing worked and honestly thought that if I could just get to a better job situation then it would solve all my problems. Which means that many of us are going about the job change somewhat blindly, we're looking at job postings online or trying to network or updating our LinkedIn profiles even spending time going on interviews but the problem is that we don't even know exactly what a fulfilling career looks like for us. Now here's the tricky part, we as human beings are pretty terrible at determining what will actually make us happy.

Apr 8, 2019

So what happens when you're in your role working for a company and, for the most part, it's been great. You've been there for a while, and you know lots of good things have come out of it. You've worked with a good team and you've had a lot of fun. It's been pretty meaningful, except … Now a lot of those things have either stopped or changed. Whether it's caused by a company merger or a new boss or a completely different situation. And that is that is where our next podcast guest found themselves. I say guest, but this is actually a bit of a different episode. We've done this once or twice before where we've shared an actual coaching session with you, allowing you to sit in as a fly on the wall, listening to somebody that we've worked with. On today's episode, you're going to hear Elizabeth begin in the early stages of identifying what she really wants and needs. And even more importantly than that, some of the ways that I guide her through to help begin making this happen immediately. You're not going to hear any magic bullets in this episode (because there are none in reality), but you are going to hear some things that you may be able to integrate into your own personal life and career change right away.

Apr 1, 2019

"Most of the people I know, and coach, are recovering people-pleasers…" New York Times Best Selling Author, Michael Hyatt said this to me in our recent conversation. In fact, I'm a recovering people-pleaser myself. In my first professional job, I working between 80-90 hours a week. Part of that was because the job was a bad fit. Part of that was because there was a huge expectation to work a ton of hours. And part of that was that I said "yes" to everything my boss asked me to do. Absolutely everything. Saying "yes" to every project - to every request. "Yes, sir, I can make that happen!" "Yes, I can get that extra presentation done." Saying "yes" to all that took a bad situation and turned it into a totally intolerable situation. Saying "yes" to too many things can hold you back from career happiness. At first, you may be excited that you're the person that everyone can depend on. But then it changes. People start asking you to do more and more because "______ always finds a way to get it done." In fact, it gets to the point that the people make you their first stop. This can cause resentment, stress, and fatigue - none of which produce career happiness. But you also find it difficult - or impossible - to stop saying "yes." Saying "no" is exactly what we talk about in today's episode with Michael Hyatt. Michael is a best-selling author (multiple times over) and was previously the CEO of a publishing company before starting his own company. Michael is also a self-admitted, recovering people-pleaser. As such, throughout past few decades, he has had to learn to say "no" gracefully. In other words, he had to protect his own time and priorities. At one point, he said it this way: "The way that you can give people a really firm 'No' is to have a really firm 'yes' on the other side of it." Also, he gives specific examples of how he can say "no" to a request, but still present a solution for the person. And people thank him for saying "no." Listen to this episode to hear the whole conversation, including: Why it's so hard for you to say "No" to people...and what to do about it How to get back hours of free time each week The connection between having a vision and conquering daily distractions Using elimination, automation, and delegation to crush even more tasks on your to-do list Why you need more than one routine to run your day The most important things you can do to be more focused and more productive Also, as an added bonus, Michael shares the best advice on how to stay happily married for 40 years.

Mar 25, 2019

We've now asked hundreds of people who've made successful career pivots one question after they've completed the journey: "What advice would you give someone who's decided they want to make a career change?" What came back was surprising! It didn't have anything to do with the best resume ever or the best tactic to market your skills or even the steps to take Nope! Instead it turns out that all of them described making a career change as a journey and there is far more important advice to consider. We've taken the advice from 6 successful career changers and put it into this episode. https://happentoyourcareer.com/276 Listen to all the podcasts at http: https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Mar 18, 2019

Jenny Blake is the author of the books PIVOT: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One and Life After College . She is also a career and business strategist, and international speaker. Jenny has been featured as a career change expert on CNBC, in The New York Times and The Sunday Times UK. Her Pivot Podcast is a top rated show that CNBC listed among 6 podcasts to make you smarter about your career , and selected by Entrepreneur as one of the top 20 female-hosted business podcasts . One of her personal mottos: if change is the only constant, let's get better at it. With that motto and all of her knowledge, Jenny helps people organize their brain, move beyond burnout, and build sustainable, dynamic careers they love. You'll learn: How to stop holding yourself back by waiting to have all the time in the world for things to happen for you How to use constraints that a day job puts on your career change as a positive and make it easier rather than harder How and why creating an ideal day map for yourself will help you pivot to reach that success The importance of the scanning process of your career change Visit the blog post for more show notes

Mar 11, 2019

If we are always looking for external milestones, like a new job title or pay increase, without first addressing the internal stuff, we'll always be on the hunt. We'll constantly be looking for that feeling, and asking ourselves that question: "Is this it ?" During this week's podcast episode, I dug deep with Kelly, a Career Change Bootcamp graduate and a woman who went through a radical mindset shift a couple of months ago. She was in the same exact place. She had all of the external things: a great job at Linkedin, an awesome apartment in the Big Apple, a savings account that most of us could only imagine…but she still wasn't happy . From the outside, it looked like she had everything. But on the inside, she was struggling to answer those big life questions: What does it mean to lead a meaningful, purposeful life?

Mar 4, 2019

Have you ever considered trying to start your own coaching business? (A career coach, a fitness coach, a relationship coach, a leadership coach, anything like that?) You might be the kind of person who's naturally gifted in helping others, but you don't want to become a pastor or a psychotherapist, so going into coaching feels like a perfect next step for your career. Coaching can be an AMAZING career fit for many people -- and there's a huge need for actually good coaches out there -- but there are a lot of realities about pursuing it as a full-time career path that you'll want to know before you quit your job and start the business. Being in love with the dream of calling yourself a coach can be very different from truly having a passion for the day-to-day life of being one. For example, how much do you enjoy sales conversations? Working for yourself is an eat-what-you-kill kind of job, so you're going to spend a TON of time bringing in clients so you can keep the lights on and pay the bills. And, how much time out of your week would you estimate you'll be on the phone with coaching clients? Whatever you're guessing, guess again and listen to this podcast episode with Marc Mawhinney to hear about what it was like for him (and for Scott) in building their coaching businesses. On this episode, you'll learn how Marc got into coaching (and the books that have been his biggest inspiration), how building a coaching business is a bit like being a modern-day caveman, how to ensure you're not getting paid in meatballs, and how to decide when (or if) you need a coaching certification. If you think you might be interested in becoming a career coach, check out this guide we put together: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Career Coach

Feb 18, 2019

We talk about former first lady Michelle Obama, the founders of The Muse, and Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert and the impact they can make on your career happiness. Listen to learn the best career development books available right now and two hacks to help you speed through your reading list. Find the guide, transcript, and more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/271 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Feb 11, 2019

Steve Jobs wore the same clothing every day. A famous composer used to stand on his head for 15 minutes each morning. Nikola Tesla did strange toe exercises each night to stimulate brain cells. People are weird, and I decided it's time to come clean on the weird habits that increase my energy levels and provide personal success. Listen in for my strange confessions and for 5 ways you can multiply your own energy levels. Find the guide, transcript, and more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/270 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Feb 4, 2019

Wayfinding Academy is the College that's changing everything. Learn the importance of UNLEARNING and see how this new college is changing the status quo of education with a system that tailors the classes to every individual, helping students work in their groove and teaching them how to positively impact the world. Find the guide, transcript, and more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/269 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Jan 28, 2019

NYT Best-selling author Jen Sincero sits down with Scott to share tips for mastering the art of badassery every day. Learn how she works out her motivation muscles in the spiritual gym and how you can develop your own positive feedback loop for tackling tasks and kicking ass in your career. Find the guide, transcript, and more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/268 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Jan 21, 2019

Bree knew she wasn't using her strengths in her draining, repetitive role, but she wasn't sure how to step into a position that truly fit her unique gifts. On this live coaching call, we help her build a plan for revealing and reinforcing her signature strengths in her next interview. Listen to learn the 3 tactics that will help potential employers accurately perceive your strengths and the value you bring to their organization. Find the guide, transcript, and more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/267 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Jan 14, 2019

Linnea is just like you. She was a listener of the HTYC podcast, and decided it was time to make a career change. She signed up for career coaching and found her ideal role! But Linnea did not stop there… she ended up jumping four titles in just six months! Learn how Linnea doubled down on the career change advice she received from her coach, became her own biggest advocate, found her strengths and grabbed her career change by the horns. What you'll learn The methods Linnea used to get promoted quickly to her ideal career How to unconventionally network and make it actually work for your career change How to figure out if you should be switching industries Why extreme preparation is the key to your career growth Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jan 9, 2019

You've probably heard people say things like. "Big Dreams take time" or "that type of success takes time" or my absolute favorite. "Just give it a little time!" But what if the key accomplishing wildly unrealistic goals didn't have anything to do with time? What if that was one of the most common misconceptions that gets repeated all over the world. This is episode 3 of a 3 part series on how to accomplish wildly unrealistic career goals.

Jan 3, 2019

Years ago when I first started Happen To Your Career, my good friend Mark and I created an 8 Day mini-course to help people begin to figure out what they really wanted to be doing for their career and their life. We've now had over 25,000 people go through that mini-course. One of the exercises in that course involves declaring 3 wildly unrealistic things you want to do, be or become these could be occupations, jobs, roles, whatever you wanted, Sky's the limit. The only rule is that it has to be wildly unrealistic. We started getting thousands of responses emailed to us and there was something interesting that we noticed right away. They're all big goals sure, but what else? None of them them are actually impossible or unachievable. What does this tell us? It means that the things we believe to be wildly unrealistic are only unrealistic because we believe them to be. It's about the story that we tell ourselves. https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/podcast/wildly-unrealistic

Dec 24, 2018

Everyone and their mother is going to email you about your resolutions and goals now that it's the beginning of 2018. I don't want to do that to you. Plus you already know I have a serious aversion to doing what everyone else is doing? What do you notice about the Paradigm shifting changes? The average person can't imagine how it can work in their own life. Most of the world can't "just do that". You might automatically say, "that could never work for me" It takes completely reframing your future to be able to achieve a paradigm shifting change. In this conversation with we get deep into how: Learn how to take the goals you are passionate and excited about and take the next little steps to turn them into a reality this year. How to change your limiting beliefs from a negative into a positive. Learn how to use confirmation bias as a benefit to gain goal success. Learn how important it is to put words to and vocalize the whisper of ideas you have been feeling. Get help identifying the little secret beliefs and limiting factors you tell yourself that are causing you a roadblock. Learn to stop playing negative Jedi mind tricks on yourself and start feeling the positive force within. Reframe your negative beliefs into positive beliefs and learn how to reinforce those positive beliefs with data points to give you forward momentum. How 60 minutes of your time brainstorming can open up numerous possibilities.

Dec 17, 2018

Wondering how you're going to know if you like your new career or company before you transition? Good news. We've put together 6 ways you can get some reassurance. Take a listen! Or if you want even more detail go over to https://happentoyourcareer.com/261 Listen to all the episodes on the podcast at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Dec 10, 2018

Most people would call Mo's roles with Jay-Z, Hollywood directors, and Allen Iverson "dream jobs," but no matter how shiny the job title, he still couldn't find fulfillment. Hear how Mo found career happiness PLUS three of the most common questions high achievers ask about career transitions. Find the guide, transcript, and more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/260 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Dec 3, 2018

Katie felt trapped. She'd invested in her company for a number of years, and she felt there was nowhere left to advance. To top it off, her employer had paid for her certification so she felt indebted. In this live coaching call, you'll get a behind the scenes listen as Katie recognizes the options available to her and prepares for her career change. What you'll learn How to recognize if limiting beliefs are delaying your career change Should I quit my job? The signs that you've outgrown your company How to avoid career burnout Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Nov 26, 2018

As far as I know perfection doesn't exist because it's subjective. This of course means that if we are after perfection, then we are already setting ourselves up for failure. Now here's the deal. The people we work with are often pretty highly self aware people. Even still they (and me too, many times) don't recognize when we're having moments of perfectionism that are holding us back.

Nov 19, 2018

t's easy to think about the weaknesses that could hold you back from your next career move, but research shows high achievers focus most on their strengths. Learn how to reframe the weaknesses in your life as "anti-strengths" and find a career that was made for you—strengths and anti-strengths included. Find the guide, transcript, and more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/257 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Nov 12, 2018

Hit a roadblock on finding career happiness? Hear how practicing perseverance landed Dan his dream career interviewing celebrities like Donald Trump, Tony Robbins, Rachel Ray, and Chelsea Handler. Read his full story at https://happentoyourcareer.com/256 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Nov 6, 2018

Are you interested in becoming a career coach? Have you wondered what it's really like and what it really takes? Scott is joined by Phillip Migyanko and Lisa Lewis of HappenToYourCareer.com with a behind-the-scenes talk about becoming a career coach. Want to find out even more about how to become a career coach and career coach certifications? Visit Here https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/lp/career-coach-coaching-certification/

Nov 5, 2018

If money was no object, what would your retirement plan look like? What if you found a career that enabled you to live out your retirement plans NOW, as your daily job? Learn how Kristy found true career happiness by designing her ideal career and pitching it to the CEO of one of her dream organizations. What you'll learn How to use signature strengths to design your ideal career How to know if you can find career happiness with your current company The trick to push yourself to step out of your comfort zone, and why it's so important Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcast ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcast )

Oct 29, 2018

You're not still rocking your high school hairstyle, so why restrict yourself to the job you thought you wanted way back then? It's time to step out of your teenage shadow and give yourself permission to seek a career outside the bounds of your college major. Find the guide, transcript, and more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/254 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Oct 22, 2018

What challenges will you have when making a career change in your 30s? Or secret advantages when you're 40? What about "imagined" challenges at 20? Find out what to do to about it! https://happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-at-30-20-40-and-50

Oct 15, 2018

Sure. Feeling safe and at ease is great and all, but what goals have you ever achieved by staying in your comfort zone?? We're willing to bet on not many at all. Nobody ever achieves much by staying in their comfort zone. WHY? Well, achieving goals requires you to aim for something just a little bit out of your reach. Having a goal makes you look forward to something attainable that may not be in your comfort zone (at the moment). Then the question of how to get out of your comfort zone comes up. When it comes to career change, more likely than not you'll be faced with the choice to break out of your comfort zone to progress down a new path that may be full of unknowns.

Oct 1, 2018

Like Gabby Douglas' leap from underdog to olympic medalist, Linnea leapt from Marketing Manager to Senior VP—in only six months! Learn the full immersion techniques that helped Linnea stick the landing on career happiness. Find the guide, transcript, and more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/250 To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Sep 24, 2018

Long before you even begin thinking about going on an interview, you need to get into the right mindset. This accounts for nearly 80% of your interview success! Having a confident, present mindset allows you to head into your future interviews with ease. It channels your nerves (those sweaty palms and racing heart) into excitement instead. And, it allows you to be yourself. In order to get into this mindset though, you have to know yourself well, and respect your past experiences. You need to understand your career equity. And, that takes introspection. That introspection doesn't come overnight either. It's a practice that builds up over time, which is why "cramming" for interviews isn't effective. Being true self in an interview comes down to self-development.

Sep 17, 2018

Did you know there are 3 primary ways to start a business, and each is tailored to specific personalities? Listen to learn which business recipe fits your unique disposition. Find the guide, transcript, and more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/248 For even more stories of how High Achievers find career happiness find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Sep 10, 2018

Ever feel like you're headed on a career trajectory that you don't even want anymore? The 5-year plan worked in an age when pensions existed, but today, the working world has changed. You don't have to take the one-way street. You can make u-turns, take on-ramps and off-ramps, and even create your own, never-before-seen path to career happiness. And we can help you do it. Listen to our interview with Maxie McCoy, author of You're Not Lost: An Inspired Action Plan for Finding Your Own Way, to find out the simple secret to finding a career you love.

Sep 3, 2018

What happens when you're already in a good work and life situation but what you really want is to be in an "ideal" situation? For example: What if you have a career you love, get paid well, have great relationships… but you recognize it could even be better. We've learned by working with thousands of people that to get to lead a life most people will never lead, you have to do things most people wouldn't be willing to do. While this can range from doing the hard work to figure out what your ideal life looks like to contacting hard to reach people, it always means doing things many others are unwilling to do. For Robbie, who had a great role in DC with a great company, this meant getting away to get new experiences and clarity on what she wanted for her next chapter in her life. It also meant designing a sabbatical that was both fun, uncomfortable, scary and fulfilling a 5 year dream of a multi month road trip around the continental US. Our team got the pleasure of helping her design this experiment leading to her next step. Along the way I personally got to meet her as she and I sat down in our Podcast and Video Studio in Moses Lake WA to talk about: What caused her to want to leave an already good career How she was intentional about designing a sabbatical that would give her more feedback and clarity The simple formula to not accepting less in career and life (which came from Robbie's late father) Listen to the entire episode here and read the blog https://happentoyourcareer.com/246 or listen to all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast And follow Robbie's adventures here: fb.me/whats.that.rattle https://www.instagram.com/whats.that.rattle/

Aug 27, 2018

Do you worry that it's not possible to make money and do work that you enjoy? This has been one of the most common questions we get at happen to your career. This topic causes more worries, anxieties, and questions about salary than nearly anything else. We've learned that it doesn't work the way that you think it does. Learn the realities (and possibilities) about when you should accept less when making a career change. Find the episode and guide here at https://happentoyourcareer.com/245 Listen to all the episodes at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Aug 20, 2018

Want to know how to avoid getting lost in the application stuck when there's 30,50 or 200 people applying? Learn some examples of convincing approaches that you can use right now. find the entire conversation at https://happentoyourcareer.com/244 or all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Aug 13, 2018

Robert was an executive earning great money, and enjoying life and work, when he was unexpectedly laid off. At first he believed he would be able to easily make a career change, but months went by with no job offers and he began questioning everything. We're sharing a rare opportunity to listen in to an actual coaching session with Robert as we systematically uncover what's working for him and what's not. What you'll learn The 3 biggest mistakes we see for "High Performers" who are in the midst of a career change How career change coaching sessions actually work What to do when you aren't receiving any responses during your career search Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Aug 6, 2018

It happens to all of us: you're cruising along (in your career, your relationship, your health, whatever). You put your destination into the GPS, started following the directions on autopilot, and you're fiddling with the music on the radio, take your eyes off the road for what only feels like a moment, and WHAM. A pothole — seemingly out of nowhere — opens up and practically swallows your car tire, leaving you feeling trapped and helpless. You were minding your own business, not paying attention, and all of a sudden, you're stuck with a blown-out tire in the middle of the highway, watching other cars pass you by. If you're the kind of person who's usually self-sufficient, a high achiever who did pretty well in school, this kind of situation is particularly frustrating. "How did this happen? How did I end up here…and where do I go from here?" If those questions are ones you've pondered at any point in your life, then keep reading. We have a heck of a podcast for you all about unconscious mindsets and how to get yourself back on track from mindset success coach Karenina Jahnigen. Outdated mental operating systems can be incredibly painful — they keep us trapped in old beliefs that can suffocate current potential and opportunity. Yet often in life, our places of deepest pain and suffering are the places from which we have the most to give. That's certainly true of Karenina. Listen to her story of overcoming incredible pain and limitations throughout her life — and how she used her own learnings to help others as a coach who has helped people truly transform their lives.

Jul 30, 2018

Imagine this scene: you're driving to the office, and you feel your stomach tighten up. It's not like butterflies, it's more like anxious nerves starting to kick into high gear. You park, hesitate for a moment in the car before walking up to the building, sigh, and wonder to yourself, "Do I really *have* to today?" But if you're anything like the thousands of people we've helped, there's a part of your brain that probably also pipes up and says: "Appreciate what you have! This is a stable job with good benefits, is impressive to other people, and gives you vacation and sick leave. And leaving would have huge consequences on your family, your mortgage payments…what would you even do instead?" Or, even more scary: "What if I change jobs and it's worse?" It makes it really painful to start to answer the question: Should I Quit My Job? But it doesn't have to be. Here are four questions to help you weigh the Pros and Cons of quitting your job — versus some of the possible potential upside of staying. Check out the full show notes on the website: https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/should-i-quit-my-job-how-to-know-if-its-ok/

Jul 23, 2018

On this week's episode of The Happen To Your Career Podcast , four-time NYT bestselling author Gretchen Rubin dives into the science behind unmet resolutions, the anchor holding you back from your side gig, and the reason one "right way" might be...well...bullshit. A seasoned podcaster, she regularly co-hosts the Happier Podcast where she provides tips for making and breaking habits and success strategies for each personality type. In her latest book, The Four Tendencies , Gretchen explains a personality framework involving, as you would guess, four tendencies . Each identified type is characterized by their tendency to respond to inner expectations and outer expectations. (Inner expectations being those you set on yourself—like New Year's resolutions; outer expectations being those put on you by friends, coworkers, family, etc.)

Jul 16, 2018

What if you could take the very small parts of your past jobs that you love the very most, and spend most of your day doing those things that you were great at and made you happy? That's what it's like to work in your strengths. The more that we use our strengths in a day, the less likely we are to feel stressed, worried, angry or sad! Finding your strengths makes it easier to discover exactly what you want out of your career and life. What you'll learn The answer to the very common question "How do strengths really work?" Whether or not strengths change over time How to find your strengths and focus on your key strengths Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) How to Figure Out What You Really Want ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

Jul 9, 2018

We've now asked hundreds of people who've made successful career pivots one question after they've completed the journey: "What advice would you give someone who's decided they want to make a career change?" What came back was surprising! It didn't have anything to do with the best resume ever or the best tactic to market your skills or even the steps to take Nope! Instead it turns out that all of them described making a career change as a journey and there are far more important advice to consider. We've taken the advice from 6 successful career changers and put it into this episode https://happentoyourcareer.com/238 Listen to all the podcasts at http: https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast-2

Jul 2, 2018

Description: Wondering what types of jobs help people? This mentality will lead you the exact opposite direction of a fulfilling career. In this episode we discuss exactly what you can do instead. We also showcase exactly how Jackie Yerby made a career change to helping people in the way that's most meaningful for her! Want the transcript and helpful tools to figure out your career? Go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/237 Get even more help to make your career change. Find all our podcasts packed with career change advice and stories at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast-2

Jun 25, 2018

Think back to the day of your high school graduation. Remember the heat. Remember the squirming. Remember the excitement to get out of that place, and move on to something better. But, for a second think back to the speeches that day. Whether it was your Principal or your Valedictorian (or maybe you!), they all had one thing in common. Each person imparted a piece of wisdom (or warnings) to you and your fellow 18-year-old graduates. They told you: "Remember, it's about the journey, not the destination." If you're anything like me, that phrase went in one ear and out the other. You just finished the longest journey of your life: high school. And now, you were jumping out of your seat, although a bit nervous about the unknown, for whatever was to come next. But then…you got there. You arrived at that place–any adult milestone really (college, first job, moving to a new city), and this fearful, uneasy thought might have crept into your mind. You try to push it away, but it always comes back: "There must be something else out there." So, you continue to search. New job, new city. New friends, new relationships. But it somehow, each step you take still ends up feeling the same.

Jun 18, 2018

Are you exhausted and burnt out from your current job that you can 't even think about what it is going to take to start changing careers? It's time to re-calibrate your mindset to make that career change to something you enjoy (finally!).

Jun 4, 2018

How do you know when you're perfectionism is getting in the way of your progress? Or is it what helps you to be successful. Or is it somewhere in between. A short while back we released a podcast episode on "perfectionism" and how you might not even know it's holding you back. We got great feedback on this episode from many of our listeners. Caroline Adams and I scheduled a followup conversation to debrief on the podcast and what we learned from creating a podcast on perfectionism. Ironically we discovered on creating a podcast on perfectionism that our own perfectionist tendencies had reared their ugly head. This turned into a private conversation about where perfectionism becomes an issue for both of us. We go deep into where it's caused challenges for our own lives and work… Even when we began this conversation we never intended it to become a podcast we're sharing it with you because we also discuss how we each individually handle the perfectionism when it pops up ready to hold us back! Learn more at https://happentoyourcareer.com/233

May 28, 2018

What challenges will you have when making a career change at 30? Or secret advantages when you're 40? What about "imagined" challenges at 20? Find out what to do to about it! https://happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-at-30-20-40-and-50

May 21, 2018

How do you get in touch with people who are incredibly busy? Such as executives that may hold the key to starting a new career at a company you're excited about, or might be a great mentor for you when making a career change? Darrah Brustein is an expert networker, founder of Network Under 40, Equitable Payments, and Financial Whiz Kids. She breaks down what you need to do to connect with hard to reach people and make them want to help you! What you'll learn How to reach out to executives or other people that are really hard to get in touch with How to write an awesome networking message to amplify your career search Tips to getting people to want to help you on your career change journey Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )

May 14, 2018

What would you want to do if you weren't on your current path? Louise McNee had always been the type of person who knew exactly where she wanted to go and was driven to make it happen. That is until she was no longer sure what she wanted to be doing with her life. Listen to find out how she went from in confident executive to in tears no longer sure what was up or down to learning what creates a truly fulfilling life for her! http://happentoyourcareer.com/230

May 7, 2018

Dan Pink has written multiple New York Times best sellers, he's been a speech writer for Al Gore, He's given many Keynotes all over the world. His current book " When " has been sitting atop the best seller list for months. Looking at his career right now, you'd have no idea that at one point he was in law school but decided being a lawyer wasn't for him, got into politics and after the initial luster wore off that the political space wasn't for him either. So how did Dan go from shifting career focus multiple times to deciding to become a writer with relative ease? Well… turns out, he didn't! Find out exactly what happened here https://happentoyourcareer/229

Apr 30, 2018

What is my passion?? Passion can be defined in many ways in relation to your career. Christie Mims, the founder of the Revolutionary Club, a Forbes Top 100 website for your career, wants people to separate their passion from their job. According to her, in the grander scale of things, passion is bigger than just your job. So, what is passion? Basically, passion is who you are and your job is how you express that passion. Passion is your North Star and your job is fueled by your passion. Finding out what is your passion takes a little bit of courage in order to get off the beaten career path and embrace who you are and what motivates you to do good work. "You can be known for being a strategic thinker. You can be known for being the person that's calm in a crisis. You can be known for being the person who has a great sense of humor who is able to connect with people." You can help identify some of your best qualities to find your passion by thinking about some of your biggest personality traits that are positive and start to socialize those traits with yourself and learn ways you can best communicate them to others. In the podcast, Christie shares how to find your passion and how to turn that into a career that you love. Listen here! Scott Anthony Barlow Turning Your Passions Into Your Career with Christie Mims ABOUT CHRISTIE MIMS Christie Mims is the founder of a Forbes Top 100 website for your career, The Revolutionary Club – THE Destination for Smart Women Who Won't Settle For Anything Less Than Career Happiness. Christie was also named a top career expert in 2016 and her work has been featured all over the internet. Christie is an expert in finding and doing things you're passionate about and how to turn it into your career. Her mission is to help people find work they absolutely love. Currently, Christie is providing a free 5-day Passion Challenge to uncover your passion and feel excited about work again. Click here to find the passion for work you love! WHAT IS MY PASSION? WHAT YOU WILL LEARN How to stop listening to the noise of following the safe path and how to break away from the path of least resistance What passion really is and how it relates to your job What is passion v. What is hobby Embracing more of who you are and taking a risk to find your passion How to find what drives you to enjoy the work you do

Apr 23, 2018

Have you ever been so excited about a new project or goal that you've set for yourself that you just can't wait to start? You sit and visualize yourself going through the motions of the process, checking off all the boxes on your to-do list, and finally you check off that last task, then you bask in the feeling of victory after you've achieved your accomplishment. That entire process, the drive and determination , the movement forward , that feeling of accomplishment …that is what it means to be unhackable . BUT HOW DOES IT APPLY TO MY CAREER? To be unhackable means to close the gap that exists between your ideas and the implementation of your ideas . It means building yourself up to become an unstoppable force that reaches goals. Take that philosophy and apply it to the process of your career transition and you become unhackable by eliminating all of the obstacles that stop you from reaching your dream career. What drives many people to career change is the idea that there is a big potential for something more than what they've got going on in their career right now. But sometimes even people with the strongest mindsets, get hacked. There are a handful (maybe more than a handful) of things that stop people dead in their tracks as they begin their journey into a new career. Some begin to feel like imposters as they begin to progress in their career change. Some self-sabotage and start doubting their potential, then slowly they unintentionally begin to put the brakes on their path to a new career. But just like computer systems have software that work to prevent getting hacked, there are ways for you to be proactive in becoming unhackable. In order to get in front of the hacking, we need to identify what is leaving you vulnerable to getting hacked in the first place. WHAT IS STOPPING YOU FROM BECOMING UNHACKABLE IN YOUR CAREER CHANGE? "The mind is everything. What you think you become."―Buddha The most common obstacles that stop a lot of people during their career change are all about their mindset. Here are the top three things stopping people from becoming unhackable (with some examples): 1) Problem: They lack the confidence in their knowledge & skills They start thinking about themselves in a self-sabotaging ways. They've been imagining that they're experts in something. That they really don't have the transferable skills required to follow through on a new career. That they're really not good enough to make a career change. 2) Problem: They're unsure of the direction or focus they want to pursue They have a lot of interests, a lot of passions, but they're not sure that their skills really apply to either. They think that working in passions is a myth and that sticking to what they've always known and done is a safer bet, than taking a chance on something new. Nothing has worked out for them to this point, that they're stuck on what's next. 3) Problem: They don't know how to sell yourselves They doubt the value their skills bring to the table. They don't know how to effectively market themselves. They're not "salespeople." They don't want to seem pushy. They're afraid of rejection. SO, HOW DO YOU BECOME THAT UNSTOPPABLE, UNHACKABLE FORCE TO SUCCESSFULLY CHANGE CAREERS? "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve." – Napoleon Hill Well, we change your mindset when it comes to your career change. 1. Get out of your own head and stop judging yourself. 2. Refocus your time and energy on your goal. LACKING CONFIDENCE? If you're struggling with the confidence in your own knowledge and skills in a particular industry, you need to, first, acknowledge that there is a reason you started down the path of career change (and KUDOS to you on that note, because not a lot of people even make it as far as to acknowledge that a change needs to be made). Remember that you started down this path because you knew that there was something bigger for you out there (and there is!). So, if you need to, take a step back and take a breath and then come back into your process of career change refreshed and motivated to continue. As Kary Oberbrunner says, "Show up filled up." You are the expert and the guru. You have the skills to bring value to people . Regain your perspective and come back full of what you already know you know and move forward. CAN'T FIND A CAREER THAT FITS? Who do you want to help? What do you want to contribute your talents to ? If you are having a little trouble answering those questions, ask yourself: What have at least three people asked you for advice on? Those people have come to you for help in something they trust you enough to help solve. That makes you credible. That proves that there is a need out there and that skill makes it something you can capitalize on. From that little exercise, you can align your skills and strengths and begin to be more intentional in your career change. WONDERING HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF? Ever heard of a Values Proposition Statement (VPS) ? Anyone that is looking to change careers should have one. Think of it like the menu at a drive-thru window. You know when you pull up to a drive-thru, you know exactly what they're selling. That is what your VPS should do. It provides clarity of your intentions and lays out what you have to offer your next employer . Here's a formula to give you a little framework to build on: "I AM A ____________, WHO HELPS ___________ DO OR UNDERSTAND _________ SO THAT ______________" Once you have your VPS lined up and ready to roll, you're ¾ of the way there. The last quarter of the marketing equation requires you to change your mindset from "selling yourself" to a mindset that selling is serving, and marketing your knowledge and skills is storytelling . Once you can frame your pitch in that way, you're golden . People don't want to be sold, they want to be helped. NEXT STEPS Becoming unhackable is a mindset change. Building your confidence, finding your footing in the direction you want to take your career, and learning how to take all of that and put it into action by effectively marketing your skills and knowledge as assets will make you unhackable to continue to successfully transition your career. Your journey into a new career isn't easy. And because the process is a journey, we know it's easy to let yourself to get hacked. If you're finding a little bit of difficulty building your confidence or finding your footing on what career path is right for you, we have world-class career coaches that can help you get where you envision your next career . Visit us at https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/coaching and let us know where you find yourself getting hacked and one of our coaches will be glad to help you!

Apr 16, 2018

Is Being a Perfectionist holding you back? Where does perfectionism come from in the first place? What's the meaning of perfectionist really? Here's your Perfectionism Test Here's your perfectionism test on whether or not perfectionism is holding you back in your career change. Answer these three questions to get started OR take the entire perfectionist test by clicking here! 1.Do you have a track record of success in one area of your life (career, fitness, finances, relationships, etc)? 2.Have you ever said something similar to

Apr 9, 2018

What if you already have a very comfortable job but you want more? How do you create the environment to make a change when you already have it pretty good but you know that something MUST change? Get the entire episode and transcripts at http://happentoyourcareer.com/225

Apr 2, 2018

What if the moments in our lives that feel the most awkward are actually the most valuable? That's the question that Melissa Dahl poses in her new book Cringeworthy, a Theory of Awkwardness. It's also something that I've been pondering for about 10 years now. Particularly the area of having awkward and difficult conversations and how they impact your life. Want to completely change how you have difficult conversations? Go to http://happentoyourcareer.com/224

Mar 26, 2018

When you're faced with hard decisions like "should I take this other job" or "How do I know if this company is worth my time" or "is this type of role really going to make me happy, how do you really know? Our HTYC career coach Caroline Adams helps us break down exactly how to know. To get started go to http://happentoyourcareer.com

Mar 19, 2018

Maybe you used to really enjoy your job, but lately you've been feeling burnt out. The good news is there is a way to revitalize those feelings you once had for your career and company. Going from an employee of an organization you're already working for to an independent consultant may be just what you're looking for. This episode takes you through the 4 steps that explain how to get a consulting job with the company you already work for. What you'll learn The trick to enjoying your corporate company again even if you're experiencing corporate burnout How to create the right time and place to become an independent consultant How to have a conversation as a partner (not as an employee) How to negotiate what you want out of your consulting role Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There ( Spotify / Apple Podcast )

Mar 12, 2018

What if you're a creative thinker who's in a role that doesn't allow you to use all that creativity? I would say "square peg, round hole" but usually it's more "well rounded" people that function in a "square" environment. They can fit in, they just don't want to have to. Every single day we get people who are creatively minded that email us and say: "I would love to find a career where I get to use my creativity and still get paid well for it." We've learned that many people don't even really believe it's possible when they show up on our digital doorstep.

Mar 5, 2018

According to our guest (and coiner of the term), Emilie Wapnick, a multipotentialite is a person that doesn't have "one true calling the way that specialists do." Emilie describes multipods as people with many paths that pursue all of them, either sequentially or simultaneously (or both). A person with Multipotentiality "thrives on learning, exploring, and mastering new skills." As innovators and problem solvers, the multi-passionate have the need to discover anything and everything to satisfy their curiosity.

Feb 26, 2018

Sure. Feeling safe and at ease is great and all, but what goals have you ever achieved by staying in your comfort zone?? We're willing to bet on not many at all. Nobody ever achieves much by staying in their comfort zone. WHY? Well, achieving goals requires you to aim for something just a little bit out of your reach. Having a goal makes you look forward to something attainable that may not be in your comfort zone (at the moment). Then the question of how to get out of your comfort zone comes up. When it comes to career change, more likely than not you'll be faced with the choice to break out of your comfort zone to progress down a new path that may be full of unknowns.

Feb 19, 2018

Starting the career search process can be intimidating, especially since the first thing any job search website asks for is WHAT ? Like you're supposed to know what job title you want in the first place? When you don't know what career path you want to take, the process is not only hard to get started, it can be paralyzing when you don't have all of the answers. Just thinking about a career change causes stress, anxiety, frustration, and fear to rise inside many people because the majority feel stuck and unsure of what to do first. But, there's a way to get unstuck. You have to be willing to change your mindset and approach your career change differently than you have before. If you're willing to do that, all you need now it to make the time and energy to get you through the journey. Below, we've outlined tips from Kathryn Minshew, CEO and Co-Founder of The Muse, a career discovery platform that "puts the human at the center" and helps over 50+ million people a year in their career search. Now, pull out a notebook and let's get you started down the right path to get you unstuck and find your new career path.

Feb 12, 2018

This is our first podcast episode ever where we share the story of our Career Change Bootcamp graduate, Margaret Fredrickson, alongside her career coach. Margaret gives us her first-hand experience of how coaching helped her overcome her own fears and doubts about finding her dream job--and lets us in on why vulnerability is the biggest job search hack out there.

Feb 5, 2018