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An all-new podcast dedicated to helping professionals find happiness, fulfillment, and financial security in the work that they do so that they can avoid feeling stuck, miserable, and wishing for Friday each and every Monday morning. Support this podcast:

Adam Fullerton


    • Mar 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 78 EPISODES


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    77. Cultural Shifts, Choosing The Right Company, & Being Proactive (w/ Matt Tooker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 53:27


    In this episode we speak with Matt Tooker, President of Next Chapter Career Transitions, who is a Career Coach and someone who helps professionals take that next step forward after polishing their resumes or LinkedIn profiles. Originally coming from the mortgage banking sector, Matt shifted to a recruitment startup and a far more positive work environment which helped kindle his passion in helping people via coaching. He also covers why building one's network even in times of safety is important and how to smoothly handle career changes via pivoting. Other topics include imposter syndrome, having a bias for action, the power of information, and much more. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewtooker/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    76. Work/Life Balance, Choosing Family, & Becoming Unstuck (w/ Erick Cuentas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 44:22


    In this episode, we talk with Erick Cuentas who is a Career Guide who helps guide people into better fitting careers for individuals instead of just another job. This episode covers Erick's history of being in a once-fulfilling career focused goal that turned into a downward spiral of family and life stress, causing him to reevaluate his goals for the future to not feel stuck. What does it take to really reevaluate one's career and life and how does one go about it while raising a family? Erick provides some tips and discussion on today's episode. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-cuentas/ Further Reading - The Go Giver --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    75. Self Leadership, Establishing Your Professional Identity, & Believing In The Impossible (w/ Claudia De Pasquale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 45:10


    On this episode we speak with Claudia De Pasquale about how she helps her clients find the right job 3-5x faster through self leadership--one that aligns their career goals with their personality, personal goals, values, and personal mission. Claudia shares her own journey about how she was happy and fulfilled until she realized her life and personal self had evolved--while her job didn't (and what she did about it). Topics in this episode include self leadership, establishing your professional identity, evolving as a professional, being courageous, and much more. Claudia De Pasquale is a Career Leadership Strategist and Certified Professional Coach who helps guide mid-career, high-pressure-job professionals overcome limiting beliefs and accelerate their career success without experiencing financial stress. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-de-pasquale/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theclaudiadepasquale/ Looking for more? Visit www.MondaysShouldntSuck.com for more resources built to help you #takebackyourcareer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    74. Being Proactive, Creating Clarity, & Learning To Think Differently (w/ Cathy Griffin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 37:06


    In this episode, we talk with Cathy Griffin who was a Registered Nurse (RN) who had worked at various healthcare businesses over her 40+ years of service, helping grow many companies substantially. Despite this, in her early 60s, she was abruptly let go from her employer with no remediation and, as a result, things had to change. Her decision was to become fully committed to the personal well-being space and to help teach women the power of self-awareness and decision making in terms of freeing oneself from their past baggage and how to move forward. Cathy Griffin is a mindset coach for women who are burned out and fed up and want more. Web - http://fullcircleabundance.com Facebook - Cathy E Griffin (https://www.facebook.com/cathy.griffin1) / Plan Your Pivot (Facebook Group) Email - cathy@fullcircleabundance.com Looking for more? Visit www.MondaysShouldntSuck.com for more resources built to help you #takebackyourcareer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    73. Eliminating Negative Self Talk, Changing Your Perspective, & Improving Your Health (w/ Shaina Partlow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 40:07


    In this episode we talk with Shaina Partlow who brings her story of originally studying at Purdue University for non-profit activism but changed course to Marketing and Business Development. While changing college foci is normal, Shaina found that the tedium of her new career left her wanting something else. As a result, she started health and career coaching on the side. Eventually, she built this new interest into her full-time business and so she brings those experiences to the table in her journey. Shaina Partlow who is a health coach with a vendetta against negative self-talk. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shainapartlow/ Web - http://wellnessbyshainajoyce.com / http://lyfeathome.com Instagram - http://instagram.com/ms.shainajoyce Looking for more? Visit www.MondaysShouldntSuck.com for more resources built to help you #takebackyourcareer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    72. Leaving a Legacy, Learning As You Go, & Asking The Right Question (w/ Tim Smith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 57:31


    In this episode we talk with Tim Smith, professional-turn-entrepreneur, about various challenges, hiccups, and lessons learned along the way in his own career. Topics include leaving a legacy and finding one's purpose, pacing one's self instead of rushing and becoming burned out, finding an employer that lines up with your values, and why it's never too late to do what matters most to you. Tim Smith is the founder of Smith Container Concepts LLC. Looking for more? Visit www.MondaysShouldntSuck.com for more resources built to help you #takebackyourcareer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    71. You Can't Operate On Fear (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 10:43


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton outlines why operating on fear will only hold professionals back in their pursuit for a career chock full of happiness, fulfillment, and financial security. Looking for more? Visit www.MondaysShouldntSuck.com for more resources built to help you #takebackyourcareer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    70. Networking As An Introvert, Hoping For The Best, & The Compound Effect (w/ Greg Roche)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 48:16


    In this episode we talk with Greg Roche who shares his career journey and how one day he had a great job and the next day unexpectedly found him whole career upended—leaving him jobless and without much hope and network. Topics discussed include how to build a network in the new day and age instead of going to networking events or large conferences, fears that professionals battle and how to conquer them—especially as an introvert, how little changes over over the long term can produce massive results, taking action, and so much more. Greg Roche is a Career Transition Coach at Leading Principals, VP of Compensation at United Health Group, & author of the new book The Fast and Easy Guide To Networking For Introverts. Greg helps introverted job seekers grow their networks without going to networking events. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsroche/ Web - http://gregsroche.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/gregsroche Further Reading / Listening - "The Fast and Easy Guide to Networking for Introverts" by Greg Roche (Buy here: https://amzn.to/3Fil0eq) / "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy (Buy here: https://amzn.to/3F8ViJb) Looking for more? Visit www.MondaysShouldntSuck.com for more resources built to help you #takebackyourcareer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    69. Becoming Your Boss: To Be or Not To Be? (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 11:14


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton asks listeners to take pause before assuming that the best decision in one's path is to look at their boss and wish to become it. Adam encourages listeners to think critically and ask themselves if becoming their boss would solve all of the problems they face in their own career or if it will only set them up for future frustrations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    68. Defining Your Legacy, Bucking Societal Trends, & Not Giving Up (w/ Leigh Neys)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 42:25


    In this episode, we talk with Liegh Neys about her 15-year career in higher education and what ultimately led to a career that she enjoyed but felt unfulfilled with. Topics in this episode include Leigh's shift from higher education into a startup environment, burnout, quitting her job and taking a leap of faith, pivoting into career coaching as a completely new career path altogether, non-negotiable needs in one's work or job, taking control and escaping toxicity in the work environment, the power of network and having a strong support network, and much more, and how each of these can help professionals in their own pursuit. Leigh Ney who is proud owner of Leigh Neys Coaching where she helps people find careers that are meaningful, purpose-driven, and pay well. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighneys/ Web - https://www.leighneys.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeighNeys Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leighneyscoaching YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLyAWMSiLAv4RWVMUmj7Qzw Further Reading / Listening - "Outliers" by Malcom Gladwell (Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3kHqMO6) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    67. Knowing Your Value Proposition (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 11:13


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton explains the importance of knowing one's value proposition and how it can impact one's career in a positive way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    66. Self Knowledge, Self Understanding, & Self Development (w/ Amber Ayers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 44:07


    In this episode we have on Amber Ayers where she discusses why she works with people who want to get out of their career-sucking situation, the blessings and silver linings that emerged from the COVID shutdown for many professionals, why time is a valuable resource, and various personal and psychological tools that can help further advance one's career. Amber Ayers is a co-founder of Niche Coaching & Consulting where she acts as a personal and professional coach. Amber recently co-launched an online course + live coaching, Sweet Spot, to help professionals make a career pivot or complete work-life overhaul. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-ayers-526535160/ Web - http://nichecoachconsult.com Course - http://thesweetspotcareer.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    65. What Got You Here Won't Get You There (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 13:34


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton discusses a key idea that looks at the actions and efforts that have resulted in where professionals are at and why they need to change them in order to get to where they want to go. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    64. Trading Happiness For a Paycheck, Uncovering Your Professional Superpower, & Setting Boundaries (w/ Brianna Dotson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 34:54


    In this episode, we talk with Brianna Dotson who brings to the podcast her experiences of quickly jumping into a career after college, suffering frustration and burnout, and reinventing who she needed to be for her future self. A strong advocate for women in the workplace, she naturally is open to helping professionals better learn how to advance themselves though understanding self-worth, setting boundaries, and creating balance in the workplace for oneself through what is and is not acceptable. Topics in this episode include not giving up happiness for a paycheck, uncovering one's professional superpower, creating balance, setting boundaries, knowing your worth, and so much more. Brianna Dotson is a certified career coach and owner of The Coaching Company where her mission is to help professional women find impactful and fulfilling careers, take actionable steps to success, and get paid their worth. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannafdotson/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/briannafdotson --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    63. Speak Up or Sit Down (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 9:57


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton shares why professionals need to speak up when they have problems in the work that they do and, if they don't, it's their fault and their fault only when it doesn't get better. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    62. Surviving A Layoff, Combating Burn Out, & Divorcing Your Current Path (w/ Valerie Mekki)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 31:50


    In this episode we talk with Valerie Mekki who is on her 3rd career pivot and what listeners can learn from her own journey and career path. She shares her biggest fears, why she felt burned out, the importance of starting a side hustle, how she survived a layoff, and why you, as a professional, are not married to your current path. Valerie Mekki is a fashion retail professional with over 18 years of experience but now is pivoting into a new career as a content writer. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-mekki-seo-writer/ Web - "Oh Hello Work Life Blog" https://ohhelloworklife.com/ Instagram - #ohhelloworklife --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    61. Take The Damn Interview (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 11:47


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton shares a recent story with a client who wanted to cancel their interview, why it could've been the worst mistake of their career journey, and why every professional should take the damn interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    60. Job Interview Rules, Standing Still, & Taking Action (w/ Chris Delaney)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 38:04


    In this episode guest Chris Delaney joins the podcast to discuss three values and job interview rules, the problem when professionals stand still, the importance of taking action in your career, creating motion through momentum, the best time to look for a new job, and much more. Chris Delaney is an author, coach, and personal development trainer at Employment King where he gives tailored career coaching advice and specializes in advanced interview techniques. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherdelaneycoach Web - http://www.employmentking.co.uk Further Reading / Listening - "Relentless" by Tim Grover, (Buy here: https://amzn.to/3o9kUPT) "What Is Your Interview Identity?" by Chris Delaney --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    59. Don't Be a Monkey (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 13:25


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton recaps the five monkeys experiment and why every professional should challenge the status quo and refuse to do things “the way they've always been done.” Read the full article referenced in this episode here: https://www.proserveit.com/blog/five-monkeys-experiment-lessons. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    58. Losing Your Dream Job, Getting To Where You Want To Go, & Becoming A Go-Giver (w/ Paul Upton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 41:21


    In this episode, we talk with Paul Upton who shares his story about how he lost his dream job, shifted his attitude from being a go-getter to a go-giver, and learned that if you think you can, you can, but it requires ACTION to get to where you want to go! Paul Upton is a former Fortune 50 Leader who is now a career & leadership coach, and founder of LeaderUP where he helps leaders and aspiring leaders level up their leadership abilities, reach their next level faster and land the job or promotion of their dreams. His flagship program is the LevelUP Leadership & Dream Job Training + Coaching Program which guides you step-by-step to achieving the success you know you're capable of! If interested feel free to Email him for more info! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulupton-leaderup/ Email - LeaderUP.Program@gmail.com Further Reading / Listening - "The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg (Buy here: https://amzn.to/3AXNx6t) , "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" by Marshall Goldsmith (Buy here: https://amzn.to/39GMbRe), "So Good They Can't Ignore You" by Cal Newport --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    57. Putting Your Problem Into Perspective (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 10:33


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton tells a quick story about how professionals, who hate what they do, need to remain humble in their pursuit and in their misery, and how with the right amount of time, effort, and consistency, they'll get to where they want to go. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    56. Breaking Out Of The Rut, Changing Jobs, & Saving Yourself (w/ Adriel Lubarsky)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 37:37


    In this episode, we talk with Adriel Lubarsky who brings his entrepreneurial spirit to the table all the way from his childhood experiences up to running Riveter Works - a company that helps build up and prepare individuals for better career matching with interview tools. Adriel discusses how to break the rut of a job you don't feel you're making an impact in, how and when to change jobs, being afraid of the unknown, saving yourself (instead of waiting for others), and more. Adriel Lubarsky is the founder and CEO of Riveter. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alubarsky2/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/riveterworks/ Web - https://riveterworks.com/ Twitter - @riveterworks Instagram - @riveterworks Email - adriel@riveterworks.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    55. You're Not An Imposter (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 11:50


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton gives advice to those who suffer from imposter syndrome, explains how he battled it in his own career, and how to overcome it altogether, in his own opinion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    54. Getting Closer To What You Want In Life, Purpenthicity, & How To Make Impactful Choices (w/ Austin Walker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 37:46


    In this episode, we talk with Austin Walker who helps people get closer to what they want in life. Topics in this episode include life coaching and what it can do for one's life/career, living with purpenthicity (purpose + authenticity), how to make the choices you make each day more impactful, purpose vs. passion, the compound effect, being aggressively patient in one's career, and much more. Austin Walker who is a life and business coach who partners with people to create what they truly desire in their lives. Austin works in tandem with those who are ready to purposefully create new possibilities in their life through forward focused coaching. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-walker-4b800746/ Web - http://austinwalkercoaching.com Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/purpenthicity/id1493874801 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/austin.walker.29/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBNFE6xj8Pde6CDAwq3Tqw TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@austinwalkercoaching Further Reading / Listening - "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy (Buy here: https://amzn.to/3ug47Mk) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    53. Stop Thinking. Start Doing. (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 8:40


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton encourages professionals who feel stuck in their career to stop thinking about the problems that they face and to start doing something about them. He highlights the detrimental effects of analysis paralysis, how it can hold one back in their pursuit for more, and what action can do to make the change one is after. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    52. Moving The Needle Forward, Job Search Strategy, & Planning 5 Years Out (w/ Katelyn Richards)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 38:47


    In this episode, we talk with Katelyn Richards who brings experience on both sides of the corporate spectrum from her experience of being a recruiter for companies as well as now training people how to best to approach new jobs. Her think-and-plan-backwards approach to structuring your long-term happiness also brings benefit to shorter-term planning and how to use intermediate jobs to better weave the story and fabric of your career. Katelyn Richards is a Job Search Strategist and the proud Owner of Crafted Careers where she helps reinvigorate & jumpstart the job search process for professionals so that they can finally beat the system and actually land the job that they're after. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-richards/ Web - http://www.crafted.careers / https://calendly.com/acraftedcareer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafted.careers/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    51. Being Patiently Aggressive (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 7:49


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton breaks down what being patiently aggressive means in your pursuit to take back your career. He approaches this as a balance between being patient and being aggressive and know when to use both. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    50. Finding Fulfillment, Tracking Your Achievements, & Choosing To Stay (w/ Alicia Ramsdell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 49:51


    In this episode, we talk with Alicia Ramsdell about her own career journey and how she spent 11 years in the world of accounting, and at the same company, expecting it to provide everything she was after—until it didn't. In addition, she highlights the importance of keeping tracking of your achievements, how self-reflection is an important part to fulfillment, and why leaving your current job might not always be the right answer. Alicia Ramsdell who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Career Path where she helps inspire and empower professionals so that they can create their own legacy. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-career-path/ Web - http://mindfulcareerpath.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mindful_Careers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Career.Path/ Email - aliciaramsdell@mindfulcareerpath.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEe32WuOwhB4VFgjkQFasw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    49. Drawing The Line In The Sand (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 10:04


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton shares his thoughts on when and why professionals need to draw a line in the sand when it comes to what is acceptable and what isn't acceptable in their career and the progress that they're after. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    48. Navigating Leadership Changes, Taking Stock, & Making A Plan (w/ Melanie Wexler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 45:35


    In this episode, we talk with Melanie Wexler who brings her extended level of expertise to assist professionals in better understanding how to break the rut of settling for worse and knowing when to step off the corporate treadmill. Topics include toxicity in the workplace, handling leadership changes within an organization, finding the perfect time to make a change, making a plan, and more. Melanie is a Career & Life Coach, Job Search Expert, and LinkedIn Strategist at Find, Succeed, & Achieve, and has over 18 years of recruiting experience. Her mission is to help ambitious job seekers position themselves as dream candidates so they can land their dream jobs. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniewexler/ Web - https://www.facebook.com/findsucceedachieve/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mwcareercoach Clubhouse - Melanie Mitchell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mwexlercareercoach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    47. The Sky Is The Limit (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 8:01


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton reminds listeners to think positive, know their worth, and to remember that the sky is the limit as it relates to your career goals, path, and where you choose to work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    46. Feeling Lost, Helping Our Youth, & Building A Thoughtful Career (w/ Devon Turcotte)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 47:08


    In this episode guest and career specialist Devon Turcotte highlights steps listeners can take if they feel lost in their professional lives, her work with the youth and young professionals, career development, and resume writing, and more; she also explains her role in helping students and adults make better career and planning choices for themselves. Further discussion covers why promoting thoughtful career searching and well-being over the do-better-than-I-did adage will be beneficial in the long run. Devon Turcotte is a certified career strategist and owner of Careerified where she specializes in helping Gen Zers & young Millennials build meaningful careers. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-turcotte/ Web - https://careerified.ca --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    45. Work Shouldn't Haunt You (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 11:37


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton highlights that haunting feeling that too many professionals experience because of their job or career path. Adam also offers advice on what professionals can do to combat that feeling and expresses why it's up to the professional to do something about it so that this feeling is no longer tolerated, accepted, and normalized. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    44. When To Move On, Re-Entering The Workforce, & 5 Steps To Answering Behavioral Interview Questions (w/ Paula Christensen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 46:52


    In this episode we talk with Paula Christensen who is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and Interview Coach at Strategic Career Coaches. Topics include Paula's story and her experiencing learning to move on from her job, how best to approach being engaged with the work world while also being a stay-at-home parent, and how best to answer behavioral questions posed by interviewers through a unique 5-step process. LinkedIn - PaulaChristensen1 Web - https://www.strategiccareercoaches.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    43. How Badly You DON'T Want It (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 9:59


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton calls a spade a spade by calling out the fact that too many professionals complain about their job, their boss, the company that they work for, or the path that they're on, but reverse to do something about it when the time comes. In this episode Adam asks listeners a very simple question, "How badly do you want it?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    42. Chasing Your Goals, Exposing Yourself to New Ideas, & Thinking Long-Term (w/ Dominic Imwalle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 51:42


    In this episode, we talk with Dominic Imwalle who is a young entrepreneur and Career Coach who speaks about not just chasing a goal but taking the time to expose yourself to new ideas and concepts to further your career. By focusing on not just the short-term but the longer-term goals, he explains how that can impact your career for the better as well as discussing about who you know to expand your network. LinkedIn - @DominicImwalle Prescribed Motion: The Thriving Guide For Young Professionals --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    41. Stopping the Spillover Effect (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 10:03


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton defines what the spillover effect is and highlights the detrimental impact it can have on your personal relationships, your productivity, and the level of focus you need so that you can take back your career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    40. Negotiating A Better Salary, Doing Your Due Diligence, & Taking Time to Prepare (w/ Claudia Miller)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 59:37


    In this episode we talk with Claudia Miller in order to help professionals learn how to earn more money and understand how to command the salary they deserve. This is conveyed by her strategies of researching multiple companies, doing your homework, and taking the time to prepare yourself for long-term focused success—all of which, and more, are discussed in this episode. Claudia Miller is a career coach that has helped hundreds of clients accelerate their careers while getting them up to $50,000 in salary increases. Claudia has been featured in Forbes and MSNBC, was named to the Top-23 Most Innovative Career Coaches of 2020, and is the host of the Roadmap to the Executive Suite podcast. LinkedIn - Linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller Web - https://www.claudiatmiller.com Podcast - Roadmap to The Executive Suite - https://www.roadmaptotheexecutivesuite.com Instagram - @claudiatmiller --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    39. Becoming Situationally Aware In Your Career (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 8:22


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton highlights the importance of situational awareness in your career and how asking yourself a few simple questions can help you assess your current situation and whether or not it lines up with what you're looking for in your career and in your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    38. Effective Communication, Understanding Your Audience, & Developing A Proactive Attitude (w/ Ryan Warriner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 56:35


    In this episode, we talk with Ryan Warriner who is a professor and career coach with a predominant Canadian University. Ryan lends his expertise in communication and listening to this podcast episode where we cover how communication is imperative and can help you be more effective in your career, regardless of background. He also covers how effective presentation skills and a proactive attitude can benefit your career. Ryan Warriner is the Director and Executive Coach at Professional Presentation Services. With over a decade of professional speaking experience and expertise, Ryan has mastered the art and science of enhancing communication. He has developed a compassionate, strategic, highly effective approach to professional communication. He believes in systematically developing skill and building confidence in each speaker to improve both their message and delivery. LinkedIn - @ryanwarriner Web - http://professionalpresentationservices.com Email - ryan@professionalpresentationservices.com Further Reading - "The Effective Presenter" Ryan Warriner (Releases August 2021) Order your copy of The Effective Presenter here: https://www.amazon.ca/Effective-Presenter-Winning-Business-Presentations/dp/1789047951 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    37. You Are Replaceable (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 8:32


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton calls a spade a spade: you are replaceable as a professional and an employee—and what it means, why it's OK, and what understanding this perspective can do in your fight to #takebackyourcareer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    36. Landing a Job, 7 Things To Do Before Applying, & Tips For The Interview (w/ Mher Mardoyan)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 46:36


    In this episode, we talk with Mher Mardoyan who provides us insight into the world of HR and who offers motivational tips and assistance for landing a job. Mher also gives job seekers 7 things to do before evening applying to a job and interview tips for once you get there! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mher-mardoyan/ Web / YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWWXPSNENcmCDUr7uhmtKg Twitter @MherCareerCoach Instagram @mhermcareercoach Further Reading - "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin (Buy here: https://amzn.to/3zP4b6U) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    35. Stop Negotiating Non-Negotiables (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 8:13


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton outlines why you should never negotiate on the non-negotiables such as your happiness, success, values, and more, and what it could mean for your career if you do. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    34. Imposter Syndrome, Your Failure Muscle, & Why Work Shouldn't Suck (w/ Diana Alt)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 52:00


    In this episode, we talk with Diana Alt who is a IT-Specialist turned Career Coach. Her adage of "Work Shouldn't Suck" is embodied by enjoying what you do, exploring the whole job package of your workplace, and discovering how and why people get "Imposter Syndrome." In addition, she highlights the hallmarks and detriments of imposter syndrome, how it holds people back, and the best ways to be aware of it in your own career. Diana Alt is a career strategy coach on a mission to help you be the boss of your career so you can find ideal work, be valued, and get paid. She's a connector who uses her experience in corporate roles and as a business owner to help people make the most of their work-life instead of feeling like it is a long, slow march towards oblivion. LinkedIn - Diana Alt Web - http://dianaalt.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dkacoaching Further Reading - "The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It" by Valerie Young (Buy here: https://amzn.to/3ETQwPy) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    33. The Lesser Of Two Evils (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 8:53


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton shares a story from his own career, how the fear of the unknown stopped him from pursuing something good or great, and how it caused him to settle for the lesser of two evils. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    32. Thought Leadership, Taking Risks, & Building Confidence (w/ Kate Pozeznik)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 43:17


    In this episode, we talk with Kate Pozeznik who encourages listeners to think about how reassessing themselves as thought leaders can radically improve their outcome both in their careers as well as their lives. Topics covered include taking risks, focusing on a specialization, being a fountain of knowledge, helping others, presenting based on facts, and leveraging these facets into creating someone who can be in the driver's seat of their life. Founder of Quirk Branding & Consulting where she helps accelerate the careers of executives and rising professionals through career materials and an authentic personal brand that promotes career advancement, personal growth, and life satisfaction. Instagram - @quirkpersonalbranding Web - http://quirkpersonalbranding.com Email - kate@quirkpersonalbranding.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    31. Becoming Great By Becoming A Student (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 7:39


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton talks about not going at your job alone, the power of becoming a teacher, and what it can do for your career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    30. Authentic Leadership, Self Awareness, & Building Resiliency (w/ Dr. Calvin Williams)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 49:11


    In this episode we talk with Calvin Williams who shares his experiences about leadership and selecting the right roles for the task at hand. He brings wit, psychological study, and a hungry mind and attitude to the discussion to help you break out of your comfort zone and improve your career through goal-setting, leadership mentality, and self-improvement. Dr. Calvin Williams who is a blogger, consultant, inspirational speaker, and authentic leadership advocate with a background in university Career Services. LinkedIn - lcalvinwilliams Web - https://walkintothefuture.blog/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    29. Money Isn't Your Only Problem (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 7:37


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton asks a very simple question about whether or not having more money will solve the problems most professionals face in their career or if there's another facet that should take priority first. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    28. Leadership, Building Trust, & Developing An Impactful Career (w/ Dr. Aneil & Dr. Karen Mishra)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 43:34


    In this episode, we talk with Karen and Aneil Mishra who detail how important it is to have a focus after college on self-improvement and guidance toward helping yourself land in a more enjoyable career. They also highlight their various books on leadership, self-development, and how to be impactful in your career by managing up and speaking with your boss. Dr. Aneil Mishra is an academic leader, professor, consultant, and coach, who helps leaders and organizations build a culture of trust while Dr. Karen Mishra is a facilitator, trainer, and executive coach on leadership development amongst other accolades. Together Aneil and Karen have written several books including College to Career and Becoming a Trustworthy Leader. LinkedIn - Dr. Aneil Mishra - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneilmishra/ LinkedIn - Dr. Karen Mishra - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarenmishra/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/centerfortrustworthyleadership/ The Nonprofit Network - http://www.trustiseverything.com Twitter - @drmish Twitter - @karenmishra --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

    27. Adapt Or Be Left Behind (w/ Host Adam Fullerton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 10:37


    In this episode host Adam Fullerton discusses the power of adaptation and what mastering the skill can do for your job and your career. In this episode Adam highlights a recent lesson he has learned about adaptability, some stories that prove the lesson right, and why having a plan sounds great in theory—until things go array. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

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