👉 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!

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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!

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1. How to Get a Raise When You Negotiate Your Next Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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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!

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1. Finding Your Ideal Career Fit by Conducting Career Experiments (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
2. 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)

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!

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

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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!

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Related Episodes

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2. 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

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!

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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!

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

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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

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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. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

2. Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)