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Today I'm sharing the *popular career advice* that I don't recommend or follow. The sources of this advice range from people who were successful in the past to career coaches on TikTok.  I truly believe a career should be tailored to your priorities, circumstances and situation and that will be different for anyone. In this episode I share why this career advice doesn't work for me and my career goals.  Listen to hear about the career advice I don't recommend or follow! Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Last month, I quit my job and joined The Great Resignation. Now when I first heard about this movement, I honestly had no intention of leaving my job. I completely understand why people were leaving their jobs and as a Career Coach, I helped many of my clients through it. However, I never anticipated leaving my own job that I loved so much. But like everything in the world, the only thing in these times is unpredictable. In this podcast episode, I break down why I decided to join the Great Resignation including:  My thought process behind needing a career change at this stage n my life The "timing" of it and the taking advantage of "The Great Re-Shuffle" Reevaluating my true priorities in life For once in my life, this decision was purely based on the future version of myself and what the future holds for my career. I was not unhappy in my career, but I have learned to be proactive in what I need in the future. If you're thinking about joining The Great Resignation, this is the episode for you! Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

This month I'm sharing my personal growth lessons for February and March 2022.  In this episode I talk about: Why I left my job in March How I'm managing copious amounts of stress and exhaustion through uncertain times like Covid and the Ukraine/Russia and world conflict  Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Now that I've achieved my dream career and success, I'm reflecting on what I still and no longer struggle with.  In this episode, I breakdown:  Why I'm still scared of being a fraud How I am no longer scared of the future of my career (despite being a worrywart) And reflecting on my recent career lessons.  Listen to this episode if you want to see the behind-the-scenes of my career growth!!  Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call for 1:1 Coaching!   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

In today's episode, I'm going to be talking about a hot topic I haven't spoken about a lot, and that is: procrastinating.  As the new year, new me energy tends to wear off, it can be really easy to procrastinate...especially as a high achiever! In this episode, I talk about: Why you procrastinate (even as a high achiever) How to catch yourself in procrastination And how to overcome procrastination Listen to this episode if you're ready to break the procrastination cycle!  Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call for 1:1 Coaching!   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

This month I'm sharing my personal growth lessons for December 2021 and January 2022.  In this episode I talk about: Why it's so important to intentionally record and document my growth Refining the message of WLM  How I'm navigating money mindset in a wealth hoarding world and why I won't be applying the money "guru" advice Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  RESOURCES MENTIONED Self Coaching Workshop: https://byjenniferho.com/visit-my-brain/ from creator @byjenniferho CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

You do not have to start your career from scratch. In this episode I breakdown how I used the transferrable skills I already gained in my 9-5 jobs and education training to have a side hustle. Looking to start a side hustle but don't know where to start?  Press play and listen to learn how! SHOWNOTES:  Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Today, I wanted to share something a little unconventional when it comes to being successful in your dream career...and that is doing something else outside of your career. While it might seem like having a side business might take away from my 9-5 work, it has actually made it better and easier.  Press play and listen on how! SHOWNOTES:  Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Today I'm going to be reviewing my 2021 with my 21 accomplishments in 2021! Although 2021 wasn't a "big" year for me in traditional terms (I didn't have any big life changes), I think it's so important to celebrate the growth years that set you up for the big years! In this episode I talk about:   How I've applied thought leadership in my work, school, business, and my cooking abilities!  The BTS wins of my business and life which include personal wins, financial wins, and health wins My travels and adventures in the midst of a pandemic (which looked very different.  Thank you so much for being here! Here's to 2022!  Looking for more help in your career+life? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call for 1:1 Coaching!   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co  

Today I want to talk about how to set you up for your best year yet in your career and how WLM can support you. In this episode, I talk about  How to apply the WLM Philosophy to have your most successful year (without burning out!) How WLM and I can support you in 2022 And why January and February are such critical months for your career change! Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call for 1:1 Coaching!   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

This month I'm sharing my personal growth lessons for November  2021 and my upcoming break for WLM.  In this episode I talk about: Why I'm forcing myself to take a break from the podcast New ideas for WLM And how to overcome a slump Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Today I'm answering the most asked questions in the WLM including when I plan on quitting my job to take Work Life Money full-time.  Press play to learn more about my plans for WLM, my career, and my coaching program.  SHOWNOTES:  Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co  

If you're a high achiever, you are probably really good at getting things done, that's why you got really good grades, got into great universities, and landed good jobs. However, as you embark on new challenges, like advancing your career without a set schedule, taking on additional courses on top of balancing adulthood, or starting a side business alongside a full-time job, planning gets more and more difficult. There is no “perfect” way to do it because everyone's life and goals are different, but this is especially for high achievers because we are so used to excelling in ways that other people can't. It can be so easy to wear “busy” as a badge of honour because especially as a high achiever, you might also have a sense of impostor syndrome and fear you don't live up to the expectations of others or yourself. This combination of being a high achiever, always being busy, and impostor syndrome leads to a lot of planning mistakes which ultimately leads to….  Extreme stress as you try to cope with your overwhelming schedule Beating yourself up because you can't live up to your commitments Irritability as you put your health and relationships on the back burner And ultimately burnout. That's why today, I want to talk to you about the 4 planning mistakes every high achiever makes (including me!) and the solution that has greatly helped me. Press play to get started! SHOWNOTES:  4 Planning Mistakes That All High Achievers Make Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co  

This month I'm sharing my personal growth lessons for October 2021.  October was a month of rest as I was on vacation for a couple of weeks. In this episode I talk about: How I maintain work-life balance and the huge mistakes I've learned about it in the past Why I'm not starting any new projects for Work Life Money for a while The skills I'm learning to speak up for myself and causes I believe in Some of the resources I mentioned in this episode are: The biggest Instagram mistake overachievers make in work-life balance  Thought Leadership Reels on Quitting Your Job and Career Change Article on How To Speak Up In A Meeting When You Are The Quiet Person.  Listen to this episode to see the small skills I'm building in my career, business, and self. SHOWNOTES:  Personal Growth Update: Oct 2021 - Maintaining Work-Life Balance, Business Goals, and Learning How To Speak Up For Social Causes Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Who doesn't love a good hack? Not me. I'm the queen of efficiency so I love finding ways to hack my time, my money, and at one point in my life, my career. While it might be tempting to try to find the next “career hack”, it could actually be holding you back in your career and hurting in the long run.  One of the biggest life lessons I've learned in my personal growth is that if you shortcut your way through personal development … it will catch up with you in the long run.  It's easy to want to rush your way to career success, but I firmly believe that your career spans a lifetime, and it's a journey filled with obstacles and successes the whole way through.  And so while it might be tempting to just rely on resume hacks, or interview hacks your whole career life … eventually they will run dry. In order to be successful in your career in the long run, you will need more than a hack, and at that point, the stakes are much higher.  So that's why today I'm going to be talking about how career hacks can actually damage your career and what to focus on instead.    SHOWNOTES:  How Career Hacks Are Actually Damaging Your Career Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call!  MONEY IN INTEGRITY PODCAST EPISODES MENTIONED:  Ep 6: How To Turn A Good Interview Answer Into A Great One Ep 54: How To Start A Successful Side Business Alongside A Full-Time Job Ep 55: How To Balance A Side Business With A Full-Time Job and NOT Burnout Ep 56: 4 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Side Business   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co  

Career planning is difficult enough. Career planning with other people's opinions and society expectations…can feel impossible.  When it comes to decision-making, it can be easy to crowdsource opinions. As high achievers and perfectionists, this can be additionally difficult because not only are we looking for more information voice; we are looking for validation.  A common obstacle for young adults when choosing a career path can be disappointing their parents. And I was very lucky in this department. My parents have always been extremely supportive of all my career choices, even when my choice was to work temporary jobs to travel the world.  I, however, have felt a lot of pressure from many other sources including strangers, acquaintances, friends, and society as a whole. Before we start, I want to talk about the underlying current of why criticism is hurtful. Criticism is hurtful because we either have insecurity about it or believe that a part of it is true. When we feel hurt by criticism or our career choices, it's usually because it touches upon an underlying doubt that we have internalized. And having doubt is not shameful. I don't you to read or listen to this and think all you have to do is "ignore what other people think" and "think positively." It is not something we have to be shameful about ourselves but it's important to manage in order to not hinder our careers. SHOWNOTES:  How To Stop Caring What Other People Think About Your Career Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co  

Over the past decade, I have changed careers MANY times (actually, too many to talk about in one podcast episode) And as a Career Mindset Coach, I talk about and help people through a career change a lot.  However, when it comes to career change, it can feel really overwhelming and daunting to even consider when it is the “right time” to change careers and if it's for the correct reasons... When is it time to change careers?  Career change is difficult for everyone. However, it can be particularly difficult if you are a people pleaser or overthinker. Whether you are looking to change careers in your 30s, 40s, or even 50s, I firmly believe it's never too late. That's why in this episode I outline my 5 career changes in the last decade and how to change careers in different situations including:  When you love the idea of the career more than the actual job. How to navigate career change when you have fears on the unknown When a career path does not make the impact that you thought it would How to choose a career path that is different from what your parents wanted for you and so much more!  While everyone's career path and changes will look different, I wanted to provide some insight into the 5 careers I loved and left. Although your situation may be different, the doubts and fear of career change are universal.  So, if you are struggling with self-doubt, fear, and overthinking your career change, make sure to press play.  While career change can seem scary at the moment, once you master the ability to overcome that fear and learn how to confidently market yourself, it becomes easier. If you are ready to take the next step at mastering this lifelong skill, make sure to book your free Career Clarity Call to figure out what is holding you back in your career change and how I can help you to change into your dream career. SHOWNOTES:  To All The Careers I Loved Before: An Open Letter To My Past Careers And Why I Left Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call!  MONEY IN INTEGRITY PODCAST EPISODES MENTIONED:  Ep 44: 3 Surprising Work-Life Balance Mistakes You Might Know You're Making Ep 62. 3 Career Struggles All People-Pleasers Will Face  Ep 64: The 4 Ways I Was Able to Achieve My Dream Career CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co  

This month I'm sharing my personal growth lessons for Sept 2021.  September was a month of re-visiting my previous personal growth lessons from the past. One of the biggest misconceptions about personal growth is that it's something that is easily implemented or internalized the moment you learn it. But personal growth is uncomfortable and the lessons that come out of it, sometimes need to be repeated and overcome in different ways. In this episode I talk about: Why I'm listening to my old personal growth updates and how I'm practicing self-coaching Reflecting on the pros and cons of having a business and a 9-5 when it comes to travelling (and the misconceptions behind it) How I'm approaching the end of my business quarter and the resistance of not meeting my goals (failure line). Cheering you on, Kimberly SHOWNOTES:  Personal Growth Update Sept 2021 - Relearning Lessons, Vacation as a 9-5er vs a Business Owner, and end the of Q1 Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Having career and business goals are great, but the follow through on the plans it takes to reach those goals can be a struggle. It's easy to feel the excitement of planning, but the motivation can quickly dissipate when you need to execute those plans. And this is part of the human experience. It is also a key difference between people who are successful and unsuccessful people in their careers.  Having career goals and dreams is great, but there are so many people who live with unfulfilled potential because we are taught to just “push past” our negative feelings if we don't feel like doing something. And if you don't, if we aren't able to do this, it provides some kind of shameful commentary on our innate abilities.  And this whole internal dialogue we as a society have on motivation, planning, and career success is really ingrained in the fixed mindset (which describes talents and abilities as something we are born with instead of something we grow with). A lot of the rhetoric around motivation comes around external factors when we feel it lacking inside. Buy the right planner. Wake up at 5AM. Download all these apps. Drink tons of caffeine and find the next hack. Sure, while these things can be aids; true motivation comes from how we process our thoughts in relation to our circumstances. Because no, we do not all have the same 24 hours as Beyoncé because her circumstances are different (i.e. being able to hire people to help with her everyday routines and needs). So instead of comparing yourself to these types of standards, it's really important to deep dive into how to truly follow through with your career plans. If you are struggling with motivation, you are in the right place – let's get started! SHOWNOTES:  How To Follow Through With Your Plans (When You Don't Feel Like It!) Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call!  MONEY IN INTEGRITY PODCAST EPISODES MENTIONED:  Ep 44: 3 Surprising Work-Life Balance Mistakes You Might Know You're Making Ep 62. 3 Career Struggles All People-Pleasers Will Face  Ep 64: The 4 Ways I Was Able to Achieve My Dream Career CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co  

I spent A LOT of years flip-flopping between different career paths, industries, and have a long slew of random temporary jobs on my record. It took me a while to figure out what my dream career is, but more importantly today, I want to talk about how I achieved it. I currently work in government finance which is probably the furthest idea of a “dream career” for most people, but it is for me.  I firmly believe that everyone's dream career should be different. We all have different skills, interests, and goals and so today I wanted to break down the 4 ways I was able to achieve my dream career. SHOWNOTES:  The 4 Ways I Was Able to Achieve My Dream Career  Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co

I used to think that because I'm a quiet, shy and soft-spoken person, I couldn't be a leader. I am naturally an introvert - an INFJ - T or "the Advocate type" to be exact. And I thought leadership was reserved for a certain type of people - the extroverts, the charismatic ones, and I would always be a behind-the-scenes person. However, as I've grown in my career, I have not only learned the importance of different types of leadership but specifically why the world needs more introverted, quiet and naturally shy leaders.  In this podcast episode, I'm going to talk about: How overthinking can actually be an asset in certain situations, especially when you are introverted and shy;  Why the career development and success of quiet, shy and introverted people is vital to the world; And the conflict-resolution style of people who are quiet, shy and introverted leaders and how it's more effective than being the loudest, most aggressive voice in the room.  Being an introvert does not mean you have nothing to say. As I grow in my career, I have learned how to listen to my introverted side and utilize that as a strength in providing thought-provoking, inclusive and authentic leadership without having to be the "life of the party." If you are a quiet, shy or introverted person, listen to this episode to remember why the world needs leaders exactly like you. Ready to lean into your strengths of being a quiet, soft-spoken, and introverted person and utilize them to become a truly effective and inspirational leader? Let's work together to really develop the skill set you need to be a leader while being who you are. Book your free Career Clarity Call here to learn more about my 1:1 Career Coaching program. Talk to you soon! SHOWNOTES:  How To Be A Leader When You Are Quiet, Shy, and Introverted Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call!  Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss.  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co

For a long time, I didn't think of myself as a people pleaser; I thought of myself as a rule-follower, a “nice” person, a “hard worker” and “initiative-taker.”  Basically, I used to think of myself as synonymous with a “people pleaser” but never thought about it as having negative connotations or consequences. I just saw myself as a hard worker and someone who really “rose through the ranks” because of it. I gave that person's pleasing side of me so much credit for my success without really evaluating the consequences.   I never spoke back, but that also meant I never stood up for myself. I always followed the rules, but never questioned them. And anytime that I did something wrong, or disappointed myself, I would beat myself up more than anyone around me because of my own internal standards.  This was especially prevalent when I was in my 20s and younger in my career because I didn't really know how to manage this “people-pleasing” side of me. However, as I've grown in my late twenties and really evaluated what success means to me, I see that this has come with a lot of consequences that I've had to learn to manage. So today I wanted to talk about the 3 career struggles all people pleasers face in their careers….let's get started! SHOWNOTES:  3 Career Struggles All People-Pleasers Will Face  Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Clarity Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

DISCLAIMER: In this episode, I talk A LOT about the political climate in Canada, the situation in Afghanistan, vaccinations, and how my career past and experiences have impacted how I view and process information. I do not preach politics but I do discuss it in relation to my career because it impacts my definition of career success and my career goals. This month, I reflected a lot more on my definition of career success, the consequences of getting everything I wanted, and how I'm sharing my voice more through the Work Life Money platform. In this episode I talk about:   Why I will never enter into politics because of my definition of success in my career How the situation in Afghanistan has caused me to reflect on my own career choices The consequences of not being able to manage my time when I'm a people pleaser  Why I'm less concerned with “niching down” in my business And making new coaching friends! To learn more about my thoughts on career success, privilege, and humility... press play. SHOWNOTES:  Personal Growth Update: Aug 2021 - Defining Career Success, Privilege and Humility Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Self-Sabotage is the obstacle that we least expect in our careers. Because doesn't it sound so contradictory? Why would we sabotage our own career? When we think about career development, it's really easy to think that it is only influenced by external factors like what the job market looks like, if there are promotional opportunities at work, how supportive your team/manager or work environment is like, but sometimes all of these things can work out and you still don't reach your career goals. When it comes to personal growth, it's important to understand that a part of this behaviour is because your brain and body are trying to serve you, it is trying to keep you safe.  Self-sabotage is your career can stem from a lot of reasons, but at its core, it's when your internal narrative regarding career goals and career actions are in conflict. And this conflict creates a tension that causes self-doubt, procrastination, impostor syndrome and a host of other feelings to stop acting in a way that achieves our career goals.  So if you are a high achiever, who has always been used to being successful in school but are struggling to apply it in your career, listen to this episode! LINKS: Amber Chow, Crossroads Surrey: Website &. Instagram SHOWNOTES:  4 Hidden Ways You're Sabotaging Your Own Career Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Overthinking is expensive. Not only is it mentally exhausting, but it can cost you opportunities. In this episode, I am going to talk about how to stop overthinking in your career by: How to stop beating yourself up for your past decisions Why it's so important to be clear on the feeling are avoiding in decision making How to practice decision making and how to make deadlines in overthinking Struggling with overthinking? Make sure to listen to this episode! And if you are looking to overcome overthinking and truly take control of your career, make sure to book a discovery call for 1:1 coaching here! SHOWNOTES:  How To Stop Overthinking In Your Career  Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

When you're in a toxic, terrible, job that you hate, it's easy to know that it's time to quit your job. However, what builds up to that? Today I want to talk about the 5 subtle but sneaky signs that it's time to quit your job before it becomes so toxic that you feel desperate to leave. To be honest, some of the jobs I needed to quit the most were the stable and comfortable ones. And when you are in these situations, it can be the hardest to leave. It's usually easy to be motivated and fuelled by anger, toxic situations, or low salary, but it's important to remember not to rely on those feelings forever because it allows you only to grow when you're forced into it. Which may get you into better situations, but not great.  And while COVID may have had to put quitting on a pause, press play to listen to the 5 subtle but sneaky warning signs that it's time to quit your job.  SHOWNOTES:  5 Subtle But Sneaky Signs It's Time To Leave Your Job Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

This month I'm going to be sharing my personal growth lessons for July. July was a month of small mindset shifts and although I felt like there was nothing "ground-breaking," I truly believe it's so important to record and celebrate the small shifts as it snowballs into the big one. In this episode, I'm going to be talking about: Focus on taking aligned action instead of temporary donations/support when it comes to social justice causes.  Taking a break and what that meant for my career & business. Hiring another coach and how I'm serving clients in my business moving forward. Press play if you want to hear about these small but powerful shifts I've been making in my money mindset when it comes to donations, taking a vacation and making the next level investment in my business and for my clients.   SHOWNOTES:  Personal Growth Update: July 2021 - Aligned Action, Taking A Break, and Hiring A Coach!  Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

tarting a side business looks all great and shiny from the beginning, but there are a lot of roadblocks along the way. That's why it's so important to be aware of them and learn how to learn from your mistakes. Many people have great ideas that either fall to the wayside or never get executed (myself included!).  This article is a part 3 out of 3 part series on the blog. If you haven't started your side business yet, make sure to read this article about how to get started (with my TNT framework) and how to balance a side business with a full-time job.  Statistically speaking, 20% of small businesses fail in their first year. And I'm not saying this to be discouraging, I'm saying this so that your side business isn't a part of this statistic.  That's why in this article I want to focus on the 4 costly mistakes to avoid when starting a business (and how to overcome them!). SHOWNOTES:  4 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Side Business Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

So now that you've started a side business, how do you add more to your plate without overwhelming yourself?  Today we are going to be talking about balance. And not the illusion of balance of trying to do everything at once, but true balance.  When I first started a side business I was taking in all this advice that essentially told me to burn out. They were filled with hacks and tricks of how to get the most done in the day as possible and call that “balance.” However, when you are starting out, you are especially prone to burnout because it can feel like “everything” in the side business needs to get done.  Burnout can also come at a huge cost to your business, but also your health, your relationships, and your financial livelihood. That's why today I really want to talk about how to balance your side business with a full-time 9-5 without burning out. Spoiler: There are no generic hustle culture tips like wake up at 4 am or work through your lunch break. We are talking about the real personal growth needle movers.  Struggling to balance a side business with a full-time job? Tired of burning out trying to do everything? Press play to overcome the overwhelm. SHOWNOTES:  How To Balance A Side Business With A Full-Time Job and NOT Burnout Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Looking to help people and grow in a new and challenging way? Starting a side business is one of the best personal growth tools out there and it also allows you to help people in a way that you may not be able to in your 9-5. More than that as a career mindset coach I want to remind you that entrepreneurship is a viable career option as well. And the great thing about starting a side business is that you can explore different career options before making the jump. If you eventually want to work in another industry, a side business is a great way to explore different career options while trying out entrepreneurship! Looking to start a side business that is successful alongside your 9-5? Press play.  SHOWNOTES:  How To Start A Successful Side Business Alongside A Full-Time Job Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

This month I'm going to be sharing my personal growth lessons for June. June was a month of a lot of reflection. In this episode, I'm going to be talking about: What happened when I received my first "critical" comment on Instagram and how I worked through this type of criticism. What's going on with Work Life Money. I'm narrowing down who I help in my coaching services and am so excited at helping women mid-way through their careers! I am also going to be talking about the new series on the podcast this month to help with it! The guilt of trying to care and be up to every date on every social cause at once. Listen to this episode to find out.  SHOWNOTES:  Personal Growth Update: June 2021 - Handling Criticism, Niching Down, and Managing Overwhelm Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Everyone talks about getting the dream career, but no one really talks about the discomfort along the way or what happens when you start reaching it.  We are taught at a young age to choose a dream career and work towards that our whole lives with all the applause and motivational quotes along the way. And of course, achieving your dream career is tough. It comes with years of education, grind, studying,  uncertainty etc. But what happens when you have to actually start achieving it?  When you start going 5, 10, 15 years into your career, you start to really work towards a career direction. And as you work towards your career, that safe and steady applause of school and achievement checkboxes fades away.  Today I want to talk about the uncomfortable, non-instagrammable parts of achieving your dream career. What happens when you start achieving milestones and feel out of place? How do you keep going after you achieve the first step of your dream career and what happens if something unexpected comes along the way? Listen to this episode to find out.  SHOWNOTES:  What To Expect When You Start Achieving Your Dream Career Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

My career has seen an explosive amount of growth in the past few years. I made more progress from 2019-2021 than I have in 10 years of my career and a lot of the changes I used to accelerate was something school 20+ years of education didn't teach me. Today I want to talk about the mindset that got there. The truth is, there was no “hack” that truly accelerated my career. There were helpful tools along the way that were only helpful. And before I was able to work on my mindset, these tools were usually hit and miss and short-lived if they did work. In this podcast episode I talk about: How I conquered the indecision of choosing a career choice and self-doubt in promoting myself The personal growth tool that saved me hundreds of hours on research that led me in circles The scary truth of what being successful in my career would mean for my personal life How I FINALLY created my dream career and I'm using this method for the rest of my life The biggest career lesson I finally started to embrace that school actually taught me to avoid Looking to make these mindset shifts to accelerate your career too? Make sure to book your free 1:1 Career Consultation call here!  SHOWNOTES:  The 3 Mindset Shifts That Drastically Accelerated My Career Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Looking to start investing in yourself unsure of where to start? When you reach a certain level of your career, you might start to feel a plateau. And no matter what you do, it seems like you start moving in circles. This is especially a very common thing to feel when you are mid-way through your career. You aren't 18 anymore looking at which college to go to and you aren't 22 anymore looking for your first professional job. It's at this point that you know something needs to change but you don't know what to do next. Should you go back to school? Start a side business? Hire a coach? Which business tools should you use? The list of questions goes on and on. If you are feeling this way, know that you are not alone. No one has it all figured out and it can be difficult to move forward. When you get to a certain stage of your career, you know you need some help to get to the next level, but because you are no longer in school....there is no one to tell you what to do. It can be overwhelming but also intimidating so today I'm going to break down how to work through your fear of investing and how to make a smart investment in yourself. Play this episode to work through your fear of investing in yourself and learn how to make an investment that's worth it (and what's not).  SHOWNOTES:  The 5 Things You MUST Know To Make A Smart Career Investment Looking for more help? Book a FREE Career Consultation Call!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Hi everyone! This month I'm going to be sharing my personal growth lessons from May. May was quite a busy month for Work Life Money and I will be talking about: Why I deleted my old LinkedIn profile and restarted a new one. I will also be discussing when having a LinkedIn profile is actually beneficial vs. when it actually a hindrance and other strategies to network How I'm able to apply the growth mindset and confidence that I've developed into my career into being consistent on social media for my business. Reconciliation in BC and its impact on my career journey in the fight against genocide. Links/Resources Mentioned:  Book a consultation call here. On Canada Project: Website & Instagram SHOWNOTES:  Personal Growth Update May 2021 - Deleting LinkedIn, Applying The Growth Mindset, and Reconciliation DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Today I'm answering one of the most popular questions in the Work Life Money Community!  A lot of people in the community work in the public service and non-profit sector that doesn't have the financial resources to pay their employees the way the private sector does. And it can be really difficult to maintain that balance of meaningful career with financial security, wanting to build generational wealth and taking care of yourself and your family. But it doesn't have to be all-or-nothing. This is something I struggled with for a long time. It can be difficult to feel like you can make a living while doing a meaningful career can seem impossible because of the rise of living costs. In this article, I'm going to break down how to balance a meaningful career with financial security and although I'm going to gear to the public/non-profit sector because that's where I came from, this can also apply to start-up companies. These are industries that don't have the large financial resources that big corporations but does that mean you should give up on a meaningful career? Listen to this episode to find out!  SHOWNOTES:  How To Balance A Meaningful Career With Financial Security Looking for more help? Sign up for 1:1 Coaching!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Is it possible to stay in entry-level jobs forever? Yes. Today I wanted to pull back the curtain on the unglamourous parts of career growth and talk about what happens when you ignore it.  It might seem like the success of some people is just a result of hard work, but the truth is, it is intentional. Career growth, personal growth, and career success, in general, takes a lot of work, and no one is going to make you do it if you don’t want to.  Last Saturday, I was at an event called “Career Day” hosted by The Financial Diet and one of the attendees mentioned in the chat that they had been in entry-level jobs for 20 years, and the reality is, that’s not so surprising. There are some people that will never get promoted because no one will care about your career more than you do.  And there is no one there checking your homework. No one tells you when to quit a job, when to ask for a promotion, when to network, etc. These are all things you can actively choose to do or not and career growth isn’t like growth in school. There is no linear path, e.g. you take a certain course, get a certain mark, and move on to a certain level. You can stay at the same level your entire career.  So today I wanted to really talk about the 7 reasons why you might never get promoted and how to avoid these mistakes. Let’s get started! SHOWNOTES:  7 Reasons Why You Aren't Getting Promoted (And What To Do About It!) Looking for more help? Sign up for 1:1 Coaching!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Looking to change careers but afraid because you don’t want to “waste” your education? Changing careers is scary enough, but it’s even harder when you are pulled towards the career path you have all your education in. It can be hard to break away, not only from the financial ties that you have to a certain career path but also the emotional ties because you don’t want to disappoint anyone or feel like you “wasted” your time. You may have spent a lot of money on your education. You may have had financial help from your parents and don’t want to disappoint them. You may have put in a lot of years and effort into this career path and… Now you’ve decided this is not for you. So what do you do? Do you stay on the career path even though you are not happy and try to “make” it work or do you “throw away everything” and start over again? So in today’s episode, I’m going to break down how to change careers without feeling like you’re “wasting” your degree. SHOWNOTES:  How To Change Careers Without “Wasting” Your Previous Education Looking for more help? Sign up for 1:1 Coaching!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

A few weeks ago, I turned 30. And today  I wanted to share with you something, I’ve never shared with anyone else before. When I was 20 years old, I made a goals list called "30 before 30" as I sat in my childhood bedroom watching P.S I love you. I had no idea how I was going to accomplish anything, all I had to do was overcome my self-doubt and try. I’m really glad that’s how I’m entering my 30s. In this podcast episode, I share everything on my 30 before 30 list, something I have NEVER completely shared with my family, partner, or best friends.   I hope you enjoy this insightful look into my last decade and hope it’s helpful for you to see that it’s okay to create goals without the perfect plan to achieve them. It’s also okay not to achieve everything. When I created this list, I only told myself that I needed to try, not accomplish everything. Some of the things on my list I failed two or sometimes THREE times. And that’s okay.  It’s okay to go for things and fail the task, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed.  SHOWNOTES:  30 Goals Before 30 - What I Accomplished, What I Failed, & What I Learned Looking for more help? Sign up for 1:1 Coaching!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Work-life balance is something everyone internally strives for, but very few people actually feel they have. Statistics show that 40% of people say that their organization makes it feel impossible to have a work-life balance and 70% of employees say having poor balance negatively impacts their lives and work. Work-life balance is also especially hard for high-achieving perfectionists because we have such big goals and high standards for our work. Work-life balance is something I love to talk about because it seems so simple, but at the same time, it is so complex to achieve. Feeling like you are struggling to achieve any semblance of balance? These are the surprising work-life balance mistakes you could be making. SHOWNOTES:  3 Surprising Work-Life Balance Mistakes All High-Achieving Perfectionists Make Looking for more help? Sign up for 1:1 Coaching!  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Side hustles: it’s been a hot topic in the last few years as a result of the changing careers, and as I mentioned in episode 38, I think side businesses should be considered a part of anyone’s career journey because they can serve so many purposes. It can be a creative outlet, it can be a second form of income if you love your job (but it doesn’t pay enough), or it can just be a way to explore different things and challenge yourself (but don’t want to quit your job cold turkey). I’ve personally been a side hustler for a long time, even before I knew what the world side hustle really meant. Today, I am going to share my journey from side hustles, and in particular, my mistakes. I made a ton of mistakes when a lot of side hustle failures, so if you are looking for an outlet for your career and want to pursue a side hustle, make sure to listen to this episode!' SHOWNOTES:  5 Lessons I Learned From My Side Hustle Failures Looking for more help? Sign up for 1:1 Coaching!   DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Having a successful career is difficult, but it isn't as complicated as it seems to be, because the secret to a successful career is not about the technical components or salary; there a million different career paths and the definition of a "successful" career is subjective. Side note: these secrets don't just apply to people with a 9-5 career, but also those who have a side business or full-time business. Advice for a high-achieving perfectionist is different from advice for other people because as a high-achieving perfectionist, you already have the skills, capability and work ethic to be successful in your career. You are smart and ambitious and have a proven track record of accolades in school. And so your problem is not "waking up at 4 am" or "work harder in your career," you already know how to find those answers and do those things. However, the biggest thing holding back a high achieving perfectionist from their careers is themself, so these are the career secrets that you need to know and apply! SHOWNOTES:  The Secrets To Career Success (When You Are A High-Achieving Perfectionist) Looking for more help? Sign up for 1:1 Coaching!   DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

March 2021 flew by.  This month, I am going to be talking about how I'm dealing with self-doubt when it comes to speaking up and how I am improving my relationship with the vortex that is social media when it comes to comparing myself to others. In this episode, I will be talking about: How to navigate speaking up when it comes to Asian Hate How I'm improving my relationship with social media Why I'm enjoying not getting promoted right now Listen to this episode to learn the behind-the-scenes of self-doubt! SHOWNOTES:  Personal Growth Update: March 2021 - Asian Hate, Speaking Up, and Navigating Social Media From A New Perspective DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Negotiating is an intimidating task for most people, but it is especially difficult for people who are high achievers and people pleasers. Mostly, because it’s not something most of us have had to do before. If you were a high achiever in school, most of the time, your accolades were earned and presented to you; you didn't have to negotiate to be seen as smart or successful in school. However, in your career, you will need to negotiate. And this can be particularly difficult if you are a person with self-doubt or impostor syndrome because your default will be to a people pleaser. You don’t want to rock the boat because you are grateful to even a job offer, you don’t want to jeopardize your chances.  So if you would like to learn how to negotiate confidently when you are shy, non-confrontational, and when you really don't want to.....follow these 5 steps! SHOWNOTES:  How To Negotiate Confidently In A Job Interview (When You Are Shy & Non-Confrontational) Looking for more help? Sign up for 1:1 Coaching!  https://forms.gle/29n7hMrQQMDEfLX98  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

As an adult, it’s so funny to look back on all the things you learned in school but can’t remember or don’t use on a daily basis. On the other hand, when you are an adult, it seems like you are expected to know all of these skills for your career that school never taught you. When we talk about skills, it’s easy to only think about the tangible skills that school teaches us and limited soft skills like teamwork (throwback to all of those group projects) and communication (i.e. class projects). However, while these skills can help you excel at your job; school doesn’t teach you the essential soft skills to get a job or having a successful career. There’s so much more complexity in developing skills than just being able to do something, there is a layer of developing soft skills that have to come internally. And nurturing that part of yourself and navigating the personal growth behind developing soft skills is something school does not teach.  In today’s episode, I am going to be talking about the 3 essential soft skills you need to master for career success. Even if the school didn't teach this to you, that’s what the Money In Integrity Podcast is for!   SHOWNOTES:  The 3 Essential Soft Skills School Didn’t Teach You For Career Success Looking for more help? Sign up for 1:1 Coaching!  https://forms.gle/29n7hMrQQMDEfLX98  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Choosing a career can be hard, but it’s even harder when you are multi-passionate and interested in everything. It can be so difficult to choose only one option, what if it’s the wrong option? I know this dilemma all too well because I have changed career paths too many times to count. I’ve worked in government, travel, academia, non-profit, IT services, security services, retail, food services, intellectual property...I’ve even interviewed to be a Canadian spy (I’m not kidding). So yes, choosing a career path is difficult, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated.  In this episode of the Money In Integrity podcast, I walk you through how to choose a career path when you can’t decide what to do. Listen to the podcast episode for the full details but let’s get started!  SHOWNOTES:  How To Choose A Career When You Are Multi-Passionate And Can’t Decide What To Do Looking for more help? Sign up for 1:1 Coaching!  https://forms.gle/29n7hMrQQMDEfLX98  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@worklifemoney.co Instagram: @worklifemoney.co Website: www.worklifemoney.co

Hi everyone!  And welcome to the first episode of the Money In Integrity Podcast presented by worklifemoney.co. My name is Kimberly and I’m a Career + Mindset coach and the founder of worklifemoney.co. I’m so excited to start this new chapter in the podcast and share with you. If you are a new listener, this podcast was previously called “Millennial Life Admin.” Money In Integrity is all about the self-development behind achieving your dream career in service of others, building your side business, and investing for future you. In this first episode I will share what Money In Integrity is all about and how it can help you develop the personal growth skills to achieve your dream career!

Hi everyone,  Today, I walk you through my decision to end the Millennial Life Admin podcast and talk about what happens next.  Whether or not you choose to continue this community, thank you for letting me be a part of your money and career journey.  I can't wait for you to see what's next. Always cheering you on, Kimberly 

Hiring, like any other industry, has high seasons and low seasons. There are times that it's best to apply for a job and there are times that are going to be more challenging. Today, I want to talk to you about the best and worst times to apply for a job so not only can you use them to your advantage, but I really want to share with you the REASONS why you may not be hearing back from a job at a particular time. Also as someone with self-doubt, it may be easy to put off a job search because you may not feel "good enough," but in this article, I want to talk about why it is so important to concentrate on job applications at different times. I will also be adding recommendations of what to do during each season. Let's get started! REMINDER My 1:1 Promote Yourself Career Coaching Program is now open! Apply at: https://forms.gle/29n7hMrQQMDEfLX98  DON'T FORGET TO STAY IN TOUCH! Email: kimberly@millenniallifeadmin.com Instagram: @millenniallifeadmin Website: millenniallifeadmin.com