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Confidently make your career change to something that excites you. Whatever time of life you're currently in, if you're searching for a career path that you can be excited about and love, then make sure you hit subscribe to keep learning. In this podcast,

Travis Robinson


    • Dec 1, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    094: The Things Most People Missed in Career Transition - with Kevin Laylor, Business Analyst to Life Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 42:22


    Can a career that was once fulfilling all of a sudden feel out of alignment with your values? Whether you say yes or no, this is was happened to Kevin Laylor. This guest loved his job as a business analyst, but over time he felt he needed to make a...

    093: How to Find Peace Amidst the Mayhem - with Marielle Melling, Coach for Parents at Lovin' Life with Littles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 34:05


    Is it possible to feel peace even when you're life seems like complete chaos? Today's guest has felt that peace even when working multiple jobs and taking care of her kids while her husband works long hours. You might be facing feelings of mayhem in...

    092: How to Create Success, Even When Life Doesn't Give it to You - with Dean Martin and Todd Pierce, Founders of Alpha Omega Foundations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 37:11


    Are you bound for an unsuccessful life if life hasn't dealt you a good hand? It might feel like it at times, but today's guests prove that you have it within your power to take control of your life and create success, even when life doesn't just give it...

    091: Shift the Story You Tell Recruiters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 11:28


    How do you explain yourself to recruiters when you feel like you're unqualified for the position? This worry comes up a lot, especially when it comes to making a pivot to a new industry. But there's a better way you can talk about your experiences so...

    090: What Are You Known For? - with Special Guest Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 19:27


    There's a lot of different ways to figure out what you're passionate about, but here's one perspective you may not have tried taking. It will help you to identify your core strengths that you've had from since you were young. For more resources on...

    089: Identify Your Thoughts to Control Your Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 12:31


    When I first heard the idea that your thoughts create your results, I kind of brushed it aside as if it's just another one of those "fluffy" feel-good catch phrases that people use. But there's something I read that completely changed my perspective on...

    088: Are You Serious About Making a Career Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 10:40


    You might feel like you really want to make a career change, but do you actions reflect that? You'll never confidently make a career transition until you go out and do something about it. In this episode, I share about a brand new community of people...

    087: How Your Past Will Help You Choose Your Future - with Jeff Harry, International Speaker at Rediscover Your Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 47:00


    You might not think about it much, but who you were as a child can give a lot of insight into what you should be doing for a career as an adult. How? Well, today's guest teaches people all around the world about the benefits of learning how to play and...

    086: What Does it Mean to Create a Career?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 12:28


    Some people have a slightly different perspective on what a career is and how to create one. Everything I talk about in this podcast revolves around having the right definition. So in this episode, I set the record straight so that you can move forward...

    085: The 5 Ways to Take Action, TODAY - with Special Guest Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 33:41


    You'll never figure out your next career move until you GET OUT there and take action. In this episode, I share 5 ways you can start taking action today. I promise you that you will feel a huge weight lifted off your shoulders as you start implementing...

    084: Lessons Learned About Making a Big Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 9:52


    What does choosing your career and choosing your wedding dress have to do with each other? Much more than you might think, actually! I learned a lot from my wife's experience when she had to choose her wedding dress and the experience she is having...

    083: Step 3: Connect for Success - Workbook Bonus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 12:17


    You'll never confidently choose a career until you take action. Stop window shopping and get out there! In this episode, I dive deeper into what you can do to network with people and discover a career you can successfully transition to. For more...

    082: What to Know About Changing Careers Till It's Right - with Jena Viviano, Ex-Wall Streeter Turned Career Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 38:53


    Why would someone leave a career on Wall Street to become a career coach? It's all in the pursuit of creating a career that brings purpose and meaning every day you go in to work. Jena Viviano has set out to help others take their career to the next...

    081: Step 2: Your Perfect Life - Workbook Bonus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 12:19


    Creating a vision of what you want to achieve in your life is important, especially when you encounter obstacles, challenges, or negative feedback as you progress in life. In the second step of my 3 Easy Steps to Know Your Interests workbook, you will...

    079: Why Do You Struggle to Make Tough Decisions? - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 28:18


    There's actually a very good reason that you probably have a hard time making decisions, especially when it comes to those big life decisions like who to marry, what career to choose, or where to live. In this episode, we dig into the root cause for...

    080: How to be a Better Decision-Maker - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from the Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 18:56


    In episode 79, we talked about the root cause of why you might be struggling to make tough decisions in your life. Now, we want to get more specific in how you can become better at making decisions so you can confidently make tough choices throughout...

    078: Step 1: Patterns of Your Passions - Workbook Bonus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 16:05


    Not sure what you're interested in or what your passion is? This is what keeps a lot of people from making the switch to a new career. In this episode, and episodes 081 & 082, I will be expanding on each of the steps of the FREE workbook that will...

    077: How to be a Force For Change - with James Considine, Operations and Continuous Improvement Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 46:24


    Even when you drop out of a graduate program, you can create a successful career for yourself. When James dropped out of his PhD program, he didn't have a clear direction on what he wanted to do with his life, but he knew he wanted to do something...

    076: What If Your Dissatisfaction is Just a Passing Phase?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 21:16


    "Do I really want to leave a job that I'm comfortable in – even if it regularly drains me? What if this is just a phase of dissatisfaction and I'll regret making a permanent switch in careers?" I got these questions from someone who has been thinking...

    075: Get Ahead in Life and Your Career - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 18:43


    Nobody likes getting told they aren't doing a good job. Criticism is the worst. But if you can look at criticism from a new perspective, it can accelerate your growth in your career and your life. For more resources on careers and how to discover one...

    074: Adapting to a New Industry's Level of Professionalism - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 20:40


    This might not be something you've thought about before, although maybe you're much smarter than me. But every industry seems to have their own level of professionalism. What is seen as professional around lawyers is probably different than graphic...

    073: How to Take Responsibility for Your Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 17:13


    What are you responsible for and what is the responsibility of your coach, mentor, friend, trusted family member, whoever helps you in your life right now? All throughout your life, you will face moments of tough decisions. It will feel as if you need...

    072: Mastering Your Fears - with Tanya McCready, Co-Founder of Winterdance Dogsled Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 39:49


    The fear of leaving a steady career is real. There's fear of what you are leaving behind and fear of what you will encounter. But you can overcome that fear. You don't have to be special, you just have to know what you want in your life. Tanya was able...

    071: It's Not Bad to be Clueless

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 11:01


    Do you ever feel that pressure that you HAVE to have a plan for your life? I feel that all the time! So what do we do? We fill in the blanks with a bunch of made of crap so we feel better about ourselves and we can finally explain to people what our...

    070: Invest In Yourself with Discomfort - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 22:10


    Staying within the realm of comfort will almost never yield the results you REALLY want for your life. It's is only when you place yourself in an state of discomfort that your mind and body are challenged, forcing it to see what you're really made of....

    069: Your Dream Job's Work-Life - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 22:10


    There are so many parts of defining your dream job. One of those really important parts is defining what you want your work-life to look like and how it integrates with your personal life. For more resources on careers and how to discover one that will...

    068: How to Handle Negative People

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 14:21


    Nobody really likes being around that person that can only see the negative in every situation. You know who I'm talking about? The people who say they are just "being realistic"? Yeah, them. But it's inevitable that you will have to be around people...

    067: Travel the World and Change Your Life - with Chris Muhlestein, Founder of Pomelo Travels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 51:16


    Can simply travelling completely change your perspective on the world? Well, yes and no. Today's guest, Chris Muhlestein had life changing experiences on his extended international trip, but there were no Marriot or Hilton hotels where he was staying....

    066: Why Do Some Get a Dream Job and Others Don't?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 22:28


    Are some people just lucky to have an AMAZING career? Or is there something uniquely different about the way they think and do things? I believe it's a little luck, but I also think you have much more control over what type of career you create than you...

    065: Identifying and Applying Your Superpower to a Career - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 15:37


    If you haven't yet, go listen to episode 64 where we talk about what a superpower is and why it's important to know what yours is. Now, Anita and I share with you how to identify that superpower and how it can be applied to your career. For more...

    064: Why Knowing Your "Superpower" Makes All the Difference - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 20:02


    You have something unique and special that you are naturally extraordinary at. You might not know what that is just yet, but we all have a superpower within us. Some people can fix ANYTHING, some can tell amazing stories, and others could sell a ketchup...

    063: Do I Give Up or Keep Going?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 14:56


    This is my most real self. I'm not great at being totally vulnerable and confident in my own struggles, but here it is. Be kind... Haha. For more resources on careers and how to discover one that will bring you fulfillment, make sure you go visit [...

    062: How To Land Amazing Internships and Build a Network - with Dimitri Wheeler, Finance Major

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 41:41


    Getting that first internship is the most frustrating and difficult process, especially if you don't have a lot of connections from your family or friends. But today's guest, Dimitri Wheeler was able to open up great opportunities for himself, even...

    061: Save Time and Energy by Losing Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 14:14


    We sometimes feel like we have too much going on. We feel drained at the end of the day because of all your responsibilities at work and at home. But what if you're wasting a lot of that time and energy on things you have absolutely no control over?...

    060: So You've Been Laid Off. Now What? - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 13:24


    No matter how you look at it, being laid off sucks. But the fact is, you're in this situation now and the only thing you can do now is deal with it. One simple change in your mindset towards your unemployment will do 2 things for you: 1) Increase the...

    059: How to Plan, Find, and Land Your Dream Job Conference Takeaways - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 23:01


    Creating an effective resume, building visibility to recruiters, and broadening your network. We hit on each of these topics as Anita shares some of her major takeaways from her virtual conference that just ended this week. This advice comes from...

    058: Preparing For a Career Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 9:09


    "I quit", followed by storming out of the office. Is that how you imagine you need to make a career change? There might be a better. The best way to make a career change is by thoughtfully making preparations over time. Here's two major ways you can...

    057: How to Market Yourself to Recruiters - with Liz Willits, Marketing Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 42:54


    Landing a great job isn't about whether you're more qualified than the next guy. That can help, but no amount of qualifications on a resume can replace HOW you present those qualifications. Or in other words, how you market yourself. In this episode,...

    056: Act Today to Benefit Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 7:26


    Are your decisions you're making today benefiting your future self? How so? A simply change in mindset can exponentially make you more marketable. Trust me, your future self will thank you for it! For more resources on careers and how to discover one...

    055: What Should You Be Learning? - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 20:51


    You have to be learning. Always. But with so much to learn, how do you decide what to focus on right now? That's what we answer in this episode. For more resources on careers and how to discover one that will bring you fulfillment, make sure you go...

    054: How to Make Decisions in Uncertain Times - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 21:25


    During crazy, uncertain times, how can you make better decisions to reduce risk and feel confident? Here are 3 important steps you should take for whenever you face a tough decision.For more resources on careers and how to discover one that will bring...

    053: Overcoming Fears of Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 8:23


    Fear always seems to accompany change. But without being able to change, how are you able to ever improve your life or situation? Learning how to overcome fear is an important skill to being able to create the life and career you want. For more...

    052: How To Own Your Career and Your Life - with John Neral, Coach and Speaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 37:32


    What does it look like to actually OWN your career and your life? When you show up with purpose and intention, you generate energy that allows you to have control over your life instead of simply reacting to what's going on around you. Today, John Neral...

    051: Dramatically Improve Your Life With This One Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 15:11


    If there was any one thing you could do to change your life, what would you do? In this episode, I wanted to share how personal development has made a massive impact in my life. But what is personal development and why is it even important? I'm also...

    050: What To Do If You Frequently Change Jobs - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 23:30


    How do you positively describe why you have changed jobs so much? It is crucial to be able to clearly answer this question when your recruiter or employer asks about your job history. Make sure you listen to this episode so you can crush your...

    049: Is Changing Jobs Often a Bad Thing? - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 17:07


    Are you worried about a recruiter seeing your resume because you have changed jobs so often? It might not be such a bad thing anymore! Actually, quite the opposite.For more resources on careers and how to discover one that will bring you fulfillment,...

    048: Happiness In An Unfulfilling Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 6:58


    If you find yourself in a purposeless job, you can still find happiness. You might feel like the only thing that will make you happy is by changing your situation, like your boss, your pay, or your job. But there are things you can do TODAY to start...

    047: "What Are You Going To Do With That Major?" - with Carolyn Kiel, Training Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 48:48


    Jumping around to different jobs throughout a career used to be a bad thing, but Carolyn Kiel from the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast shares her career background and how her many different jobs led to her discovering a job she loves. She wasn't sure what she...

    046: How To Stay Motivated Towards Your Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 13:09


    Motivation seems to come and go. Too often, it feels like it's going! So what can we do to stay motivated day in and day out? Going from school and a corporate job to working alone from home, I have had to learn new skills and techniques to keep myself...

    045: How To Deal With Fear Of Being Fired - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 15:14


    Right now, more than ever, people are going into work wondering whether they might lose their job. It might be because the company can't afford to pay you anymore or maybe they don't need your particular skills at this time. Whatever the reason, it...

    044: Does Job Security Still Exist? - with Special Guest: Anita Belitz from The Wise Women's Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 19:19


    Many of us thought the typical 9-5 job would be "safe". The promise of benefits and retirement funds comforted us even if we weren't happy in that job. The Corona Virus has demonstrated that what we once thought was "job security" might have been a...

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