Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, & Career Design

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"

Direct download: bonus.mp3
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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 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

  1. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC584.mp3
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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 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

  1. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC583.mp3
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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 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

  1. Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC582.mp3
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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 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

  1. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC581.mp3
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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 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

  1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC580.mp3
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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!

 

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

  1. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC579.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC578.mp3
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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 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

  1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC577.mp3
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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!

Direct download: HTYC-ICC-3.mp3
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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. 

Direct download: HTYC-ICC-2.mp3
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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

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!

Direct download: HTYC-ICC-1.mp3
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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 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

  1. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC576.mp3
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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 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

  1. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC575.mp3
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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 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

  1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC574.mp3
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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 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

  1. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

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 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

  1. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC573_1.mp3
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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 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

  1. Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC572.mp3
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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 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

  1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

 

Direct download: HTYC571.mp3
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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 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

  1. Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC570.mp3
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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 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

  1. Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC569.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation

 

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What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

 

Related Episodes

  1. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC568_1.mp3
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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 someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation

 

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What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

 

Related Episodes

  1. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC567.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)
  2. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC566.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC565.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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/

 

Direct download: HTYCB026.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC564.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC563.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC562.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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

 

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!

 

Free Resources

What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

 

Related Episodes

  1. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC561.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC560.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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!
If you're thinking about taking a career break to figure out your next steps or you're wanting to return to the workforce, schedule a conversation with our team and we can help you figure out the best next steps for your situation

 

Free Resources

What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

 

Related Episodes

  1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC559.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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

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If you’re ready to begin taking steps toward more meaningful work, email scott@happentoyourcareer.com and put “Conversation” in the subject line.

 

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What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

 

Direct download: HTYC558.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC557.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC556.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC555_1.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC554.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

“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 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

  1. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC553.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC552.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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 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

  1. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC551.mp3
Category:Careers -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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!

Direct download: HTYC550-bonus.mp3
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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 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

  1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC550.mp3
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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 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

  1. Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC549.mp3
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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

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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

  1. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
  2. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Direct download: HTYC548.mp3
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