The Midlife Career Rebel Podcast

Episode #70: Re-Org Roulette: 3 Actions to Keep You and Your Team Focused and Productive During a Restructuring In today's world of work, change appears to be the only constant. One such change that companies often go through is restructuring, a strategy implemented to improve business performance or shift strategic direction. While it promises renewed efficiency and innovation, it can also stir up feelings of uncertainty and fear among employees. Therefore, the challenge is maintaining productivity and focus amid the chaos. In today's episode, we're discussing how to manage these issues and sharing the critical actions individuals and leaders should take to navigate a restructure successfully. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The three key things individuals should do in a reorg. How reorganizations can be a catalyst for growth and innovation, but only if managed effectively. What leaders can do to reset the baseline within the organization. Why leaders must position next-generation leaders to step up. How to engage in restorative moments as an extension of value-based communication. Why using a system theory approach will help with the pattern disruption to the organizational system. And more… Featured On the Show (and additional resources): #58: Creating a Culture of Trust - https://buff.ly/3LMQDC4 #24: How to Position Yourself For a Career Change - https://buff.ly/3NAXZqD Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Corporate Services - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/corporate Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Also…. Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Watch our FREE Masterclass: 3 Secrets High-Achieving Women Use to Promote, Pivot, or Advance in Their Careers: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #69: Taking the Reins: How to Drive Your Career Like a CEO with Janine Esbrand Today, in the world of work, to have the career and life you want, you have to think differently and talk proactive steps. It requires thinking like a CEO and taking the reins of your career. Our guest, Janine Esbrand, a seasoned career and executive coach, shares her journey and delivers actionable insights on how high-achieving women can take command of their career path, overcome self-doubt, and navigate career growth and transitions. Whether you want to level up or pivot your career, this episode offers a roadmap to becoming your own boss - in the office and beyond. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The two critical keys you must cultivate to become the CEO of your own career. What it means to have a portfolio career and it can help put you in the driver's seat. Why it's important to look for “possibility models” when taking the reins of your career. How “golden nuggets” conversations can help ensure you're on the right path. How vision, visibility, and operations will actually secure your career success. And more… Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Career Change Makers Podcast - https://buff.ly/3N73nmi #49: 4 Career Crushing Myths Women Need to Overcome - https://buff.ly/3LldF2W #24: How to Position Yourself For a Career Change - https://buff.ly/3NAXZqD Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Corporate Services - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/corporate Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Janine Esbrand is the CEO of Career Change Makers and a highly accomplished career strategist, executive coach and speaker. She is on a mission to help professionals, especially women, to approach their career development and advancement with intention and confidence. Her TEDx talk and keynote presentations have inspired thousands to take control of their careers and leverage their strengths to make true impact in the world. Also…. Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Watch our FREE Masterclass: 3 Secrets High-Achieving Women Use to Promote, Pivot, or Advance in Their Careers: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #68 - Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence, Getting the Salary You Want w/Kwame Christian, CEO, American Negotiation Institute Whether you've ever felt nervous about asking for a raise or wish to equip yourself for future negotiations, you won't want to miss this episode. Our distinguished guest, Kwame Christian, Esq., MA, is an established authority in the area. He shares his unique wisdom on conquering your fears and developing the confidence to ask for what you desire and, often, deserve. We explore the significance of self-value, reveal new and pivotal psychological and emotional preparation strategies, and introduce communication tools to employ during your negotiation or any other difficult conversations. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The role people-pleasing plays in impacting your ability to negotiate. How societal socialization plays a role in how men and women negotiate and ask for what they want. Creative ways to shift your thinking about negotiation to help you be successful. Why context matters when having difficult conversations. Ways to release yourself from the “win/lose” paradigm with negotiations. Why knowing and believing in your own value and what you have to offer is so critical to these conversations. The key to what negotiations are truly about. And more… Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Finding Confidence in Conflict by Kwame Christian - https://buff.ly/3Nm3egi How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race by Kwame Christian - https://buff.ly/42C9WD0 Forbes: Three Salary Negotiation Strategies for Women by Dr. Carol Parker Walsh - https://buff.ly/3qCtzxI #25: Why You Need to Negotiate Your Salary Always - https://buff.ly/3J9T2Fc #23: Unmasking Patriarchy & Internalized Oppression - https://buff.ly/3Ta3VJf Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Corporate Services - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/corporate Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Kwame Christian is a two-time best-selling author, business lawyer, and founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, a global consulting firm specializing in negotiation and conflict resolution. He is also the host of the number one negotiation podcast in the word, Negotiate Anything, with over 5 millions downloads and listeners from all over the world. Also…. Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #67 - Empathy to Equity: Using Empathy to Advance Inclusive Leadership and DEI w/Shola Kaye In this episode, we sit down with an expert in the field of empathy, Shola Kaye, to discuss the crucial role empathy plays in inclusive leadership. We dive deep into the interconnectedness of empathy and inclusive leadership, highlighting the business benefits of empathetic approaches, from improved team dynamics to better business outcomes. Our guest provides actionable steps on how to foster a culture of empathy, tackle common obstacles, and balance empathy with firm decision-making. This episode will inspire and guide leaders in cultivating their empathetic leadership skills, proving that empathy isn't just a "nice-to-have" but rather an essential facet of inclusive and effective leadership. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The three (3) types of empathy. What inclusive leadership really means. How to reconcile empathy in traditional business cultures that value efficiency and productivity Ways to develop your skills of empathy and avoid burnout. The intersection of empathy and inclusive leadership. The role vulnerability plays in becoming an empathetic leader. The connection between psychological safety and empathy. And more… Featured On the Show (and additional resources): #58: Creating a Culture of Authentic Trust - https://buff.ly/3LMQDC4 Kubler-Ross Curve of Change (5 Stages of Loss) - https://buff.ly/3X42SOI White Paper: Empathy in the Workplace: Foster Belonging and Retain Talent - https://buff.ly/42yKbng Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Corporate Services - https://www.carolpacom/corporate Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Shola Kaye is the author of two books and an award-winning international speaker on Communication, Inclusive Leadership and Empathy at Work. She's passionate about helping organisations create an atmosphere of belonging for their people. When a workplace is fully inclusive and welcoming, amazing things happen. People are transformed into leaders. Teams and groups perform better. Everyone gains. Shola's work has appeared in a variety of industry journals, she's a LinkedIn Learning instructor, and her clients include The United Nations and Deloitte. You can also find Shola on LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sholakaye Also…. Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #66 - Systematize Your IP to Become a Trusted Authority in Your Profession w/Petra Zink As a professional, you possess a wealth of intellectual property—unique ideas, insights, and expertise that set you apart from others in your industry. But how do you harness and systematize that intellectual property to build your reputation, attract clients, and become a trusted authority? Becoming a trusted authority requires you to identify your unique value proposition and define your personal brand to create frameworks, methodologies, and signature systems to elevate your professional standing. In today's podcast, Petra will share strategies for content creation and thought leadership to elevate your reputation and become a go-to expert. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The importance of recognizing and harnessing your intellectual property as a professional Ways to identify your unique value proposition and define your personal brand The power of creating frameworks, methodologies, and signature systems to showcase your expertise The importance of content creation to build thought leadership to create a loyal following And more… Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Trusted Authority: Go From Technical Expert to Trusted Authority: https://buff.ly/3pHZPig Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Certified Personal Branding & Digital Strategist, International Speaker, Coach, Consultant, Author & Podcast Host of the Trusted Authority Petra Zink is a personal brand & digital strategist, executive coach and the founder of impaCCCt, a company dedicated to helping experts in their field turn their expertise, experience, and education into a powerful and profitable authority brand. She created the 'Trusted Authority' framework to help individuals and executives become known, respected, and trusted authorities in their industry through establishing their influence; beyond their title. Through her coaching and consulting programs, keynotes, podcast, and recently published book, Petra shares her expertise and works with leaders and companies to build future-proof capabilities. She is also the host of Trusted Authority - The Podcast, and official Career Thought Leaders Council Member. Also…. Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #65 - Overcoming Mediocrity and Being Unstoppable in Midlife w/Regina Young Midlife can be a pivotal point in a woman's professional journey. It's a time when years of experience and wisdom intersect with newfound clarity and a burning desire for fulfillment. Yet, far too often, many women find themselves trapped in mediocrity—held back by self-doubt, societal expectations, or fear of change. But here's the truth: mediocrity is not your destiny. Instead, it's a temporary state that can be shattered with the right mindset, tools, and strategies. In today's podcast, our guest will help unravel the secrets of breaking free from mediocrity and unleashing your full potential in midlife. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Regina's story of overcoming mediocrity and creating the Teatime Podcast The importance of cultivating a growth mindset and overcoming limiting beliefs to unlock your full potential How to embrace change and take calculated risks to propel your career forward How to leverage your years of experience and wisdom to create new opportunities and embrace reinvention Ageism in hiring and what to watch out for How to give yourself permission to create an empowering vision for your future Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Teatime Midlife Edition: https://linktr.ee/TeaTimeMidlife Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Regina Young has charted her own journey in life. She believes that standing in your own power makes you unstoppable. Regina worked as an Executive Assistant for pharmaceutical companies for many years, but she pivoted during the pandemic when she founded and now hosts the podcast Teatime Midlife Edition. The monthly teacup podcast inspires women in midlife to take their turn, be unapologetic, create communities where they are accepted, and live their best life in midlife without asking for permission. As a #1 Amazon bestselling co-author of the book "Overcoming Mediocrity – Unstoppable Women", Regina shares part of her journey of how she never gave up on her dreams to model and now is a pro-aging midlife influencer with the agency, Celebrate The Gray. Through self-development, perseverance, and determination, Regina never let someone else's idea of beauty define her own light. As a Midlife Influencer, Regina shares how you can get your" midlife shine" on and enhance who you are now. She shares products through her one-stop Amazon shop for Midlifers called "Teatime Midlife Edition." Also…. Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #64 - Becoming a Master Marketer of Your Professional Career with Bernie Borges With its ever-evolving landscape and transformative power, marketing presents a golden opportunity for women seeking new opportunities, exploring different paths, or simply looking for a way to invigorate their current role. Marketing is fundamentally about crafting compelling narratives, building connections, and influencing people's perceptions. By leveraging these skills, professional women can harness the power of marketing to drive their own success. In today's episode, our guest will explore various aspects of marketing, including digital marketing on LinkedIn, content creation, branding, and more. In addition, we'll delve into the latest trends and emerging opportunities that will give you a competitive edge. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…• Key strategies and tactics in digital marketing that women can adopt to stay competitive• How to craft compelling narratives and personal branding to create a strong professional presence• Overcoming challenges and mindset shifts necessary for career transformation through marketing• The importance of building meaningful connections and networks• How to blend experience and expertise to create must-read content using OPC (other people's content)• Why the KLT (know, like, trust) factor matters Featured On the Show (and additional resources): • Eat that Frog: https://buff.ly/42SYu6z • Midlife Fulfilled Podcast: https://midlifefulfilled.com • Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com • Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Bernie Borges is Vice President, Global Content Marketing at iQor, a leading BPO. He's co-founder and Advisory Board member at Vengreso, The Digital Sales Transformation company. Bernie is a voice-over professional and the host of the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast. Bernie's career spans three decades in B2B marketing roles and sales roles in tech. He founded and grew the digital marketing agency Find and Convert, which after 15 years merged into Vengreso in 2017. Bernie speaks at marketing industry events and is the author of Marketing 2.0, one of the earliest books written on social media marketing strategy. He has been recognized by industry peers, including Demandbase's 25 Marketing Executives to Learn From in 2023, SEMRush's Top 100 Content Marketing Influencers in 2022, and Toprank's Top 25 Content Marketing Experts in 2021. Bernie taught the Content Marketing module in the University of South Florida Digital Marketing Certificate Program. You can connect with Bernie on LinkedIn. Also…. Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening,Carol Be sure to follow me: • Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh • Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh • YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Insights on Navigating AI and ChatGPT in Your Career w/Marie Zimenoff, CEO of Career Thought Leaders - Episode #63 In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, professional women face unique career challenges and opportunities. They constantly seek innovative ways to stay ahead, improve their productivity, and make meaningful contributions to their fields. With the emergence of advanced AI language models like ChatGPT, professional women now have a powerful tool to revolutionize how they navigate their career paths. Since it's not going away, the best thing you can do is learn how to leverage it to give you an advantage in your professional career. Our guest today, Marie Zimenoff, is a thought leader on the future of work and is providing her insights on AI and ChatGPT and how they can be used. I'm also providing a Beginner's Guide on ChatGPT that you can download below. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What is AI and ChatGPT What are some of the most common uses How it can help to advance individuals in their career progression Challenges to using ChatGPT How the AI platforms compare with each other Other considerations to using and depending upon ChatGPT And more Featured On the Show (and additional resources): ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ Bing: https://www.bing.com/ BARD: https://bard.google.com/ Jasper AI: https://www.jasper.ai/ Yoodli: https://app.yoodli.ai/ WriteSonic: https://writesonic.com/ Career Thought Leaders: https://www.careerthoughtleaders.com/ Resume Writing Academy: https://www.resumewritingacademy.com/ Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply —-> Download your Beginner's Guide to ChatGPT here: https://buff.ly/3MFTNrL As CEO of Career Thought Leaders and Resume Writing Academy, Marie Zimenoff merges vision and best practice training to elevate the careers industry worldwide. She began her career as an advisor at Colorado State University while completing her M.Ed in Human Resource Studies and Career and Counseling Development. In 2008—the peak of the Great Recession—Marie left the university to start her business. Today, she trains career professionals around the globe in resume writing, career coaching, and business development. You can connect with Marie on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariezimenoff/ Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #62 - Land Your Next Position Using the Hidden Job Market with Mac Prichard, Founder and CEO of Macs List The hidden job market refers to job openings that are not publicly advertised or posted online. Instead, these job opportunities are often filled through word-of-mouth referrals or recommendations, networking, and personal connections. Mac Prichard, Founder and CEO of Macs List, a career hub and job board, is going to break down what it takes to tap into the hidden job market to land your ideal position. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Why many companies prefer to hire through the hidden job market Why traditional job search methods just don't work as effectively as they once did The powerful role networking, building relationships, and cultivating a personal brand play in accessing the hidden job market Another way to think about networking Strategies and tips on how to tap into the hidden job market Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Mac's List: https://www.macslist.org Top Career Podcasts for 2023: https://buff.ly/40JRNDo Find Your Dream Job Podcast: https://buff.ly/3NN0j0A Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac's List, a job board and career hub for the Pacific Northwest with a mission to create more human hiring processes to improve the workforce for all. Mac's List was founded in Portland, Oregon in 2001 and became a Certified B Corporation in 2017. Today Mac's List serves job seekers and employers in Oregon and Washington with their top-tier job board as well as courses, books, and other resources that bring people together to find better jobs and happier careers. Mac is also the author of the book “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere” and host of the weekly career advice podcast Find Your Dream Job. Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #61 - Helping Professional Women Thrive in the Workplace with CEO Maricella Herrera Avila Today I had the pleasure of interviewing the CEO of Ellevate Network, Maricella Herrera Avila. Ellevate is the largest community of a powerful coalition of ambitious and supportive women at work who show up for each other, helping each other, no matter their background or aspirations, to build a career they love. They also work to mobilize their collective power to change the culture of business. In today's episode, Maricella and I have an insightful conversation on the challenges women face in the workplace today and how they can do more than survive in their current spaces and places. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Maricella's journey navigating workplace culture and the role of CEO of Ellevate Why it's essential for women to redefine success on their own terms How to figure out what to do when you want to do more or make an impact with your work The importance of psychological safety within organizations for women How leaders can better support women in the workplace Why this isn't just a women's issue but an organizational issue Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Ellevate Network: https://www.ellevatenetwork.com/ Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com Episode 58: Creating a Culture of Authentic Trust - https://buff.ly/3LMQDC4 Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #60 - Avoiding Burnout While Achieving Career Success Burnout is a prevalent issue among successful professional women, although it's challenging to determine the exact prevalence since burnout can be subjective and is often not reported. That's because women usually think they're experiencing stress when they're most likely experiencing burnout. In today's episode I'm breaking down the difference between burnout and stress, why it's so prevalent for women, and what women and organizations can do to avoid burnout on the path to career success. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The difference between burnout and stress. What the signs of burnout are and what to look for. Why it impacts women more than men. How it impacts women and organizations and the costs What organizations can do differently create a culture that supports the well-being of it's employees. What women can do to take care of themselves. How avoiding burnout can contribute to your success. Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com Episode 45: Creating and Managing Boundaries - https://buff.ly/3ZXApKv Episode 49: Four Career Crushing Myths - https://buff.ly/3LldF2W Manage Your Energy Not Your Time - https://buff.ly/1SZ6Dut Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #59 - Leaving a Legacy: How Executives & Senior Leaders Can Fix the Leaking Pipeline for The Next Generation of Female Leadership Not only are there not enough talented, skilled, early-career professional women making it to the next leadership level, but we also saw the most significant drop in the percentage of women going from mid- to senior-level positions than we've seen in years. So when organizations can't even hold on to the female leaders they have, what does that say about the women following behind? And what impact on an organization's bottom lines and competitiveness in the open marketplace? Today on the podcast, I'm sharing highlights from my International Women's Day talk with some female executive leaders, focusing on the key steps leaders must take to create and leave a legacy. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Why creating a legacy matters. Why it's a “check engine” light moment for organizations What organizations need to stop doing and why Steps can take to fix the pipeline and create a legacy. How to overcome objections to taking innovative action Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com Roosevelt Thomas Giraffe and Elephant - https://buff.ly/38jT8op IBM Women in Leadership Report - https://buff.ly/3TcRX31 McKinsey Women in the Workplace Report - https://buff.ly/3n7jgva Internal Journal of Evidence-Based Coaching Study - https://buff.ly/3mBhruI Harvard Study on Mentoring - https://buff.ly/30fVBhA Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #58 - Creating a Culture of Authentic Trust A culture of authentic trust values and respects all employees' individual and collective contributions and recognizes the importance of building and maintaining relationships based on trust and respect. But does that speak to the environment that you're currently working in? In this episode, we'll discuss what it takes to create a culture of trust within your organization and what you can do as a leader to support safety and authentic trust. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What is a culture of authentic trust? Why it matters? The role leaders play in creating authentic trust. The critical components of authentic trust. What happens when organizations get it wrong. Questions to help you figure out if you're contributing to authentic trust. What can happen when you inspire authenticity within the workplace. Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/corporate Reflection Questions: How do I model transparency and vulnerability as a leader? Am I actively seeking and providing feedback to create a culture of continuous improvement? How can I empower my team to take risks and make mistakes without fear of retribution? Do I actively seek out diverse perspectives and encourage all team members to share their ideas and opinions? Am I consistently holding myself and my team accountable for our actions and decisions? How do I celebrate successes and recognize the contributions of all team members? What am I doing to foster a culture of learning and growth within my organization? Am I regularly checking in with team members to ensure their well-being and address any concerns they may have? How can I improve my leadership skills to support a culture of authentic trust and psychological safety? What steps can I take to sustain and strengthen a culture of authentic trust within my organization over the long term? Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #57 - What If I Don't Want to Step Into Leadership? You can be a leader in many ways without having a formal leadership title, particularly if you're more concerned about the impact you can make in your organization or the world than your title. While there's often a lot of pressure to promote into leadership and climb that ladder to the next level, it's not always the best move or right fit for everyone. So, today on the episode we're going to help you explore how to determine if leadership is the right next step for you. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… How to determine if leadership is the right path for you Why we think leadership is the only pathway to success Additional ways to demonstrate your leadership The attributes of a good leader and what it means to you What you should do if you decide leadership is right for you Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/corporate Reflection Questions: What motivates me to want to be a leader? Is it the desire for power, recognition, or the opportunity to make a difference? What are my strengths and weaknesses as a leader? How can I build on my strengths and improve on my weaknesses? What kind of leader do I want to be? Do I want to be a visionary leader who inspires others, a results-oriented leader who focuses on achieving goals, or a collaborative leader who values teamwork? What kind of team or organization do I want to lead? Do I want to lead a small team, a large organization, or something in between? What challenges and obstacles do I expect to face as a leader? How will I overcome these challenges and stay motivated? How will I handle conflict and difficult situations as a leader? Will I be able to stay calm and focused under pressure? How will I balance my personal life and work responsibilities as a leader? Will I be able to maintain a healthy work-life balance? How will I continue to learn and grow as a leader? What resources, mentors, or coaches can I seek out to help me develop my leadership skills? Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #56 - Fixing the "Broken Rung:" Replacing the Career Ladder with a Career Lattice to Advance Career Mobility In traditional organizations, career advancement has often followed a linear path that resembles a ladder. It was created out of a need for standardized career paths and structured career development programs. But let's face it, the career ladder has worked better for men than it ever has for women, and since it's clear that for women, there's always been a "broken rung" on that latter, it's time for a new approach…the career lattice. On the podcast today, we'll talk about why the career lattice is the best choice to advance the career mobility of women in the workplace. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Where the career ladder came from. What's a career lattice, and how does it work. The theoretical origins of the career lattice. The benefits of a career lattice for organizations and women. How to implement a career lattice approach to career mobility. Potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them. The impact of this approach. Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/corporate Career Development Theories - https://buff.ly/3EYO7F4 McKinsey Women in the Workplace 2022 - https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace Episode #52 - 4 Levels of a Careerists: The Hustler - https://buff.ly/3YBdzYL Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #55 - Why Organizations Need to Tap into The Power of Executive Masterminds I LOVE supporting professional women in midlife, fearlessly navigating or reinventing their careers, and gaining unstoppable confidence in the process. I also love when our company gets the chance to work within organizations committed to creating cultures of trust, safety, and inclusive leadership for their clients and stakeholders and the women and women of color within those organizations because it's at that intersection of authentic trust, sustainable accountability, and inclusive leadership that organizations can unlock innovation and drive creativity that always yields greater productivity and profit. In today's episode, I'm sharing more about our corporate work and why executive masterminds can provide a solution to the current pipeline and talent development challenges organizations face around women and women of color leaders. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The significant challenges organizations are currently facing around women in the workplace. The "check engine light" warning signs leaders are dealing with right now. The typical solutions organizations are using that need to be fixed. Why organizations can't handle these issues and why using the "big" consulting firms won't really give them the results they seek. What it takes to build a sustainable pipeline: Masterminds. The massive costs of waiting or ignoring the problem. Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/corporate McKinsey Women in the Workplace 2022 - https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace Gallup - https://www.gallup.com/workplace/247391/fixable-problem-costs-businesses-trillion.aspx Gartner - https://www.gartner.com/en/human-resources/trends/payequity DDI - https://www.ddiworld.com/solutions/women-in-leadership Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #54 - The 4 Levels of Careerist Part 4: The Rebel Rebels are unapologetically authentic, unbounded and limitless, and unstoppable in what's possible for them because they know who they are, are confident in what they have to offer the world, and use their voice to get what they want. Here it's not just about reaching a "new" level or a perceived career destination; it's more about becoming a Rebel and stepping into a new iteration of self. In today's episode, I'll explain what it means to be a Rebel and why it's completely attainable in your life and career. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… A recap of how each of the levels differs How being a Rebel is more about a designation than a "level" Why there are so few Rebels in the world The key ingredient necessary to break free from the career matrix Why Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy was created and who it best serves Featured On the Show (and additional resources): VIP Accelerator: https://buff.ly/3XAzoqd Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy - https://bit.ly/CRAapply The Matrix Movie - https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/matrix Episode #51 - 4 Levels of Careerist: Part 1 - Drifter - https://buff.ly/3EceGGg Episode #52 - 4 Levels of Careerist: Part 2 - Hustler - https://buff.ly/3YBdzYL Episode #53 - 4 Levels of Careerist: Part 3 - Established - https://buff.ly/3lRnkDO Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #53 - The 4 Levels of Careerist Part 3: The Established The Established Level is where you begin to question if where you are in your career is where you genuinely want to be. You're starting to think deeper and more purposeful about where you are in your career, what you're doing, and the contributions and impact you want to make. In today's episode, you'll learn why this is such a critical level and a potentially powerful turning point in your life and career. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What are the characteristics of the Established Level Erik Erikson's seventh stage of human development and the midlife pivot How overvaluing expertise can keep you trapped where you are What the "good enough" zone is what keeps you stuck there An exercise to see how much time you have to step into the career and life you want Featured On the Show (and additional resources): VIP Accelerator: https://buff.ly/3XAzoqd Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy - https://bit.ly/CRAapply Book: How Women Rise - https://buff.ly/3YPEP6d Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development - https://buff.ly/3qm33nc Episode #51 - 4 Levels of Careerist: Part 1 - Drifter - https://buff.ly/3EceGGg Episode #52 - 4 Levels of Careerist: Part 2 - Hustler - https://buff.ly/3YBdzYL Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Take our LinkedIn Quiz and discover your LinkedIn Archetype: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/8e40128f Is your personal brand where it needs to be? Take our Personal Brand Quiz: https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/6bec3638 Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #52 - The 4 Levels of Careerist Part 1: The Hustler Context is important. Much of what has contributed to how the Hustler shows up in the workplace is due to the context in which they stepped into their career. You can see the influence of societal messages through the television shows and movies of the 80s and 90s that informed how midlife Hustlers thought about career success. Today's episode is Part 2 of our four part series where we're specifically examining the Hustler Level and how it impacts the choices they make in their career. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What differentiates the Drifter level from the Hustler level What has influenced the Hustler mindset around their career How the Hustler has generational implications The challenges the Hustler needs to overcome What the Hustler can do to break through a different level Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy - https://bit.ly/CRAapply 4 Steps to Jumpstart Your Career Reinvention at Midlife - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/4StepJumpstart Episode 9: Purpose & Deciding What You Want to Do in Your Career - https://buff.ly/3DhBgwy Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Also, get access to my Career Roadblock Assessment: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/careerassessment Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #51 - The 4 Levels of Careerist Part 1: The Drifter If you're trying to find the right pathway in your career, it's essential to know your starting place. That's where the 4 Levels of Careerists come in. Over the next four episodes, I will break down each of these levels, how to tell which level you're currently situated on, why, and the impact it will have on your career and your leadership. So, join me on today's episode as we open Season 6 with a powerful episode designed to disrupt the status quo in the career space. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Why I use the word “Careerist” What are the 4 levels of Careerist What the Drifter level is and what that means for you in your career Why it's not your fault but what you can do about it. What it takes to break from that level to the next. Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy - https://bit.ly/CRAapply Episode 2: Decision Making and Fear of Choice - https://buff.ly/3baKeAA Episode 3: Managing Your Mind to Get What You Want - https://buff.ly/3yXvhvK Episode 8: Building Your Self-Confidence - https://buff.ly/3bPzrwi Episode 9: Purpose & Deciding What You Want to Do in Your Career - https://buff.ly/3DhBgwy Book: Mindset by Carol Dwick Book: The Gift of Imperfection by Brene Brown Book: How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith Book: Self-Coaching 101 by Brooke Castillo Book: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (which we give for free in Fearless) Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Also, get access to my Career Roadblock Assessment. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/careerassessment Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #50 - Three Proven Steps to Achieving Your Goals & Getting What You Want Eight-six percent (86%) of people fail to keep their new year's resolutions and achieve their goals. There are several reasons, but it starts with a faulty strategy or plan. Whether you've never created a goal or have already put one together, you'll want to check out today's episode. In this episode, I'm walking you through a proven process to achieve your goals and get the results you want. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Why most people fail to meet their goals. My 3-step process for achieving your goals. Why you need to set just one big goal a year. The four areas of your life you need to set goals. The secret sauce of this process that will change everything. Featured On the Show (and additional resources): 3-Steps to Achieve Your Goals Worksheets - https://buff.ly/3BesfUh Episode 28: Regret-Proof Your Decisions - https://buff.ly/3HNXTK1 How to Set Effective Goals - https://youtu.be/2cUsd3xGTAI Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see us covered on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my latest free masterclass Bold, Courageous, Audacious: How to Get What You Want in Your Career. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Also, get access to my Career Roadblock Assessment. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/careerassessment Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #49 - Four Career-Crushing Myths Professional Midlife Women Need to Overcome Getting what you want in your career isn't just about taking action; it's also about managing your mind and guarding against the thought errors that keep you from achieving the success you want. Today on the podcast, we'll talk about the four myths that can keep you from taking the necessary actions to achieve your goals and what you need to do to debunk them. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The four career myths holding you back in your career. How these myths emerged. The ways these myths can negatively impact your career. Ways to overcome these four myths. Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Episode 8: Building Your Self-Confidence - https://buff.ly/3bPzrwi The 4 Myths Holding Professional Women Back - https://youtu.be/Wx_7Rv0QFL8 Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see us covered on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my latest free masterclass Bold, Courageous, Audacious: How to Get What You Want in Your Career. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Also, get access to my Career Roadblock Assessment. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/careerassessment Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #48 - How to Build a Resume that Combats Ageism with Nickquolette Barrett According to a study conducted by AARP, 61% of respondents over 45 reported having seen or experienced age discrimination sometime in their careers. In addition, people 55 and over are the fastest-growing age group in the workforce and are expected to make up a quarter of the employed workforce by 2026. Therefore, knowing how to address the challenges, you may encounter when searching for new employment is essential to set yourself up for success by limiting potential age bias from employers and recruiters. Today on the podcast, my guest Nickquolette Barrett is an expert resume writer, and she's sharing tips and insights on how to combat ageism on your resume. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Why story telling is an important part of writing your resume What you need to avoid putting on your resume Key things you want to add to your resume. How to build a LinkedIn profile that combats ageism Featured On the Show: Complimentary 30-Min Professional Strategy Session: https://buff.ly/3EeH634 The Ultimate Job Search Toolkit: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/store LinkedIn Lab: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/store Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply About Our Guest: Nickquolette Barrett is a Career Coach & Résumé Writer and the founder/CEO of iRock Development Solutions, LLC dba iRock Résumés. Her credibility stems from having a 27+ year corporate career with roles in leadership, corporate training, advertising, sales, and marketing. Nickquolette relates her sound advice from her 22+ year leadership experience. She uses humor and sensitivity as she weaves her contagious enthusiasm and energy into every presentation. If you are looking for a Subject-Matter Expert who will provide knowledge, inspire, and motivate your group, Nickquolette is the one. She won two career industry awards from Career Directors International, is an esteemed member of the Newsweek Expert Forum, and has authored two books “You're Hired!”, Volume 1 & 2. Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see us covered on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my latest free masterclass Bold, Courageous, Audacious: How to Get What You Want in Your Career. It's not what you know about your past that creates success; it's what you have yet to believe about your future. I'll show you how. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Also, get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #47 - Is Coaching For You? Coaching has evolved over the years. In the past, hiring a career coach meant that your performance was deficient and needed some improvement, so the focus was all on rehabilitation. Over time, executive coaches became popular as a developmental tool to help high-potential leaders earmarked for promotion fine-tune their skills and position themselves for success. While people still use career coaches to land their next job and update their resumes, today, smart, savvy careerists seek the support of an executive or life coach. Today on the podcast, I'm discussing whether coaching is right for you. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The evolution of coaching. Ways you can use coaching. What coaching is not. How coaching can enhance your career. What to look for in a coach. The frameworks I use in my coaching practice. Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Complimentary 30-Min Professional Strategy Session: https://buff.ly/3EeH634 Episode 13: Your Next Best Step with Julia Daverne - https://buff.ly/3VGC2uj Episode 33: Client Spotlight w/Tayla - https://buff.ly/3F5puWb Episode 38: Client Spotlight w/Jae - https://buff.ly/3Wd6Lzd Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see us covered on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my latest free masterclass Bold, Courageous, Audacious: How to Get What You Want in Your Career. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Also, get access to my Career Roadblock Assessment. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/careerassessment Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #46 - Creating and Managing Boundaries For Yourself & Your Time What is a boundary? You create boundaries for yourself to achieve your desired results. A boundary is not about training other people or controlling others' behavior but about learning how to express and prioritize what you need and want and protect yourself and what matters most to you. Today on the podcast, I'm sharing how to set and use boundaries to protect yourself and your time. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Why we need to set boundaries. The two necessary components of a boundary. How to create effective boundaries. Why women struggle with creating boundaries for themselves. How to use boundaries to manage your calendar and your schedule. How to maintain your boundaries once you set them. Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Complimentary 30-Min Professional Strategy Session: https://buff.ly/3EeH634 Episode 21: Trusting Yourself - https://buff.ly/3JHT4my Episode 5: Stop People Pleasing - https://buff.ly/3UmUUxy Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see us covered on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my latest free masterclass Bold, Courageous, Audacious: How to Get What You Want in Your Career. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Also, get access to my Career Roadblock Assessment. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/careerassessment Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #45 - Your Resignation Game Plan Feeling like it's time to make that move? Whether you've had this feeling for the last month or the last year, you must consider a few things before leaving your current job. Today on the podcast, we're breaking down what to consider before you decide to walk away from your current position. If you have a game plan for before, during, and after the process, you'll be in a much better place when you leave. After all, you ultimately want to leave with your relationships intact because you never know what the future holds. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The inner and outer game strategy related to resigning. What to consider and do before you turn in that resignation letter. The importance of getting your finances in order. How to resign from your position. How to position yourself successfully for what's next. Featured On the Show (and additional resources): Complimentary 30-Min Professional Strategy Session: https://buff.ly/3EeH634 Sample Resignation Letter: https://buff.ly/3h4RalJ Negotiating Your Severance: https://youtu.be/aHRMLCFbLs8 Episode 24: Positioning Yourself for a Career Change - https://buff.ly/3NAXZqD 4 Steps to Jumpstart Your Career Reinvention at Midlife: https://buff.ly/3J91r9l Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see us covered on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my latest free masterclass Bold, Courageous, Audacious: How to Get What You Want in Your Career. It's not what you know about your past that creates success; it's what you have yet to believe about your future. I'll show you how. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Also, get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #44 - Quiet Quitting, the Great Breakup, and What it Means for Women Leaders Quiet quitting is a term that became popular in late summer to describe folks who have decided to do the bare minimum to get by without any extra effort. But what are the causes of quiet quitting? How is it related to the Great Breakup, where women leaders are increasingly leaving their jobs because they're not getting what they need from their employers? Is inclusivity an illusion? There's a call for organizations to not only provide space and opportunity but to create cultures that speak to the values and needs of women in the workplace. Today on the podcast, we're discussing all of these issues and what women leaders can do to position themselves for what they want and/or their organizations to create true and lasting change. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What quiet quitting is and why it's not really a new phenomenon. What the Great Breakup is all about and its impact on women leaders and organizations. Dealing with the duality of both when they're both at play. Four things women leaders can do if personally dealing with either of these issues. Three new approaches employers can consider to counter the effects of quiet quitting and the Great Breakup. Featured On the Show: Complimentary 30-Min Professional Strategy Session: https://buff.ly/3EeH634 McKinsey Report on Women in the Workplace 2022: https://buff.ly/3E4oZwg What's Next? Week: How to Gain the Clarity to Know What's Next in Your Career - https://buff.ly/3hhyjE4 Episode 23: Unmasking Patriarchy & Internalized Oppression - https://buff.ly/3Ta3VJf Episode 24: Positioning Yourself for a Career Change - https://buff.ly/3NAXZqD Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see us covered on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my latest free masterclass Bold, Courageous, Audacious: How to Get What You Want in Your Career. It's not what you know about your past that creates success; it's what you have yet to believe about your future. I'll show you how. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Also, get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #43 - The Danger of Tolerating & Setting for Good Enough with Guest Lori Saitz What makes us tolerate undesirable circumstances and situations? Why are we more accepting of sitting in the discomfort of the known as opposed to the discomfort of the unknown? Why do we settle in our lives and careers instead of taking active steps to get and have so much more? These are the questions my guest Lori Saitz, and I are discussing on the podcast today. Hear our thoughts on tolerating, settling, and regret and what you can do about it. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What tolerating is all about. Why we settle and stay stuck in places and spaces. Regret and the role it plays in our decisions. Strategies to manage your stress around change and decision-making. Featured On the Show: Complimentary 30-Min Professional Strategy Session: https://buff.ly/3EeH634 Fine is a 4-Letter Word: https://buff.ly/3E2tqYG Episode 28: Regret Proof Your Decisions - https://buff.ly/3HNXTK1 The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Dan Pink - https://buff.ly/3NCmu7E Identity and the Life Cycle by Erik Erikson: https://buff.ly/3E2iVoc Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply About Our Guest: Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” An award-winning writer, speaker, and broadcaster, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what's going on. As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, she guides entrepreneurs and corporate teams from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused. Through a collaborative and interactive approach, she provides tools and techniques for increasing sales, enhancing relationships, and improving overall health. Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see us covered on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my latest free masterclass Bold, Courageous, Audacious: How to Get What You Want in Your Career. It's not what you know about your past that creates success; it's what you have yet to believe about your future. I'll show you how. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Also, get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #42 - The Economic & Influential Power of Your Image What you wear effects and influences how others see, respond, and interact with you. It can also profoundly alter your mood, stimulate your mind, enhance your self-worth, and make you feel more confident and powerful. In addition, your appearance is the filter through which everything you say or do is evaluated, which can significantly impact your income. Research published in the American Economic Review found those with an improved image enjoyed a 20% increase in income. Today on the podcast, I'm breaking down why your visual image is so essential and five ways you may inadvertently sabotage your income and career. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The importance of your visual image. Five ways your image may be sabotaging your income. What you need to consider about your wardrobe. Why you're only wearing 20% of your wardrobe. What you can do to leverage your image for your success. Featured On the Show: Complimentary 30-Min Professional Strategy Session: https://buff.ly/3EeH634 Your Clothes Speak: https://buff.ly/3UoLX6G The Confident Image Solution: https://buff.ly/3zMytd9 Episode 20: Personal Branding for Career Success - https://buff.ly/3NDtBN3 Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see us covered on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my latest free masterclass Bold, Courageous, Audacious: How to Get What You Want in Your Career. It's not what you know about your past that creates success; it's what you have yet to believe about your future. I'll show you how. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Also, get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #41 - The Fear of Authenticity & Struggle of Conformity Why is it that when we're asked to present to the board, give a talk to your fellow members, or even prep for an interview, we become more consumed with what people will think about us than just showing up authentically sharing our brilliance? Why are we afraid to just be ourselves? Today on the podcast, I'm sharing my own experience with being authentic and what it takes to overcome it. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What causes the fear of authenticity and the need for conformity. How we're designed to what the acceptance and approval from others. How the changes in our society and technology have made us psychologically unsafe. Three ways to overcome the fear and step into your authenticity. How to get the support you need to find your voice and show up powerfully. Featured On the Show: Complimentary 30-Min Professional Strategy Session: https://buff.ly/3EeH634 TEDx Talk “What Did You Leave Behind? (Fit v. Belonging): https://youtu.be/nVH4s8cGWC8 Episode 21: Trusting Yourself - https://buff.ly/3JHT4my Episode 5: People Pleasing - https://buff.ly/3UmUUxy Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply Email us if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered on the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my latest free masterclass, Bold, Courageous, Audacious: How to Get What You Want in Your Career. It's not what you know about your past that creates success; it's what you have yet to believe about your future. I'll show you how. https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boldmasterclass Also, get access to my FREE training, 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Also...be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #40 - Is Entrepreneurship Right For You? with Kathy Galloway Are you thinking of starting your own business? Or are you in the early stages of doing so? This can be an exciting but also daunting time. It's essential to know if it's right for you. There are a few key factors to consider. First, are you comfortable with risk? Starting a business is inherently risky – there's no guarantee of success. Second, do you have the passion and drive to succeed? Third, running your own business requires hard work and commitment. Finally, can you handle the stress and volatility of being your own boss? Today on the podcast, our guest Kathy Guzman Galloway shares how she helps her clients manage all three of these factors and navigate the exciting and sometimes challenging road to entrepreneurship. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… How Kathy leveraged a corporate career at Pepsico into her entrepreneurial venture. How you can determine if entrepreneurship is right for you. Why knowing your values, who you are, and what's important to you is imperative. The steps you need to consider when making that decision Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm The Consultant Launch Kit: https://www.kgallowayconsulting.com/ Episode #24: Positioning Yourself For a Career Change: https://buff.ly/3NAXZqD About Our Guest: Kathy Guzmán Galloway is a girl mom, entrepreneur, strategist, and 20-year veteran of the CPG marketing world. She is the CEO at kgalloway consulting, where she helps small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations drive growth with strategy and innovation. You can also find her on LinkedIn. Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite Podcast platform) "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on one of the links below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #39 - Closing the Confident Gap for Women Leaders with Kelli Thompson As women, we are often plagued by self-doubt and a lack of confidence, especially as we progress in our careers. This can be a significant obstacle to success, as it can hold us back from taking risks and reaching for higher goals. But thankfully, there are steps we can take to close the confidence gap and become the leaders we aspire to be. In today's podcast episode, our guest Kelli Thompson shares her most important techniques for boosting your confidence to get what you want. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Kelli's journey to confidently choosing her current career. What she calls her “kitchen table” moment that brought clarity about her career direction. Why you need to give yourself the time you need to discover what's right for you. What the confidence gap is and steps on how to close it. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Closing The Confident Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck: https://www.kelliraethompson.com/book Episode #8: How to Build Self-Confidence: https://buff.ly/3bPzrwi Episode #21: Trusting Yourself: https://buff.ly/3JHT4my About Our Guest: Kelli Thompson is a women's leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year. She is the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck, releasing fall of 2022. Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite Podcast platform) "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on one of the links below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #38 - Client Spotlight: How Dr. Jae Sevelius Went From Stuck & Comfortable to Making an Empowered Career Move We've been raised to follow prescribed ideas of our career paths. Go to a good school, get your degree, get in with a great organization, climb that ladder to its highest heights and then retire. But like so many who follow that path, they often abandon any ideas of doing worth that expands their mind, fuels their passion, positions their authority, aligns with their life and values, and brings genuine fulfillment and happiness. Today on the podcast, my client Dr. Jae Sevelius shares how they took control of their career and made an empowered career move. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Why trying to find “career distractions” won't get you career fulfillment. Why repeating your old success formula won't get you what you want. How the self-discovery process opened Jae up to greater opportunities. How they found an aligned position that valued all they had to offer. How the Career Rebel Academy gave them the tools and courage to say yes when the universe opened doors for them. Why having a coach is so critical to growing and developing in your career. That leveling up requires you to move out of your comfort zone. Advice for those considering the Career Rebel Academy. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Episode 21: Trusting Yourself - https://buff.ly/3JHT4my Episode 3: Managing Your Mind - https://buff.ly/3yXvhvK About Our Guest: Jae Sevelius, PhD (they/them), is a Clinical Psychologist and lifelong academic, currently transitioning from Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco to Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University. Jae is known internationally for their expertise in gender-affirming healthcare for transgender and gender expansive communities, leading large community-engaged research projects on transgender health in New York, California, and Brazil. Jae also specializes in psychedelic-assisted therapy for identity-based trauma and holds a Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #37 - Cultivating Loyalty as a Leader and Being Loyal to Yourself with Lee Caraher Be who you want to be, know what you want to contribute to the world, know your non-negotiables, define what you want out of your work, understand your goals and vision, and always prioritize what matters to you. These are the critical ingredients shared today by our guest, Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte. Paying attention to these things took Lee from a degree in medieval history to running a successful company, allowing her to split her time between New York, San Francisco, and Eau Claire. Today, Lee is sharing how she's built a company of loyal employees, what leaders need to know to do the same, AND what women can do to create a career they love. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Lee's journey to building her successful company Double-Forte How leaders can foster loyalty in their team and employees Why it's essential as a leader and employee to be first loyal to yourself How you can ensure you're respected and valued in the workplace What women and women of color can do to build and foster greater loyalty Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Boomerang Principle: Inspire Lifetime Loyalty from Your Employees: https://leecaraher.com/books/ About Our Guest: Lee Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte, a national independent PR/Communications agency. An acclaimed communication strategist, Lee is known for her practical solutions to big problems. She's on a mission to help small businesses break through the noise and make a big impact. Lee has a reputation for building cohesive, high producing teams who have fun together at the same time and has authored two top-selling books about positive and profitable work culture. She is a straight talker who doesn't hold too many punches, although she does her best to be pleasant about it. Her big laugh and sense of humor have gotten her out of a lot of trouble. Her company works with some of the top consumer lifestyle, digital life, technology and wine brands in the country. Double Forte's “Get on The Map” service is a foundation-building program that helps small businesses and individuals build authority and visibility to drive business success. Working with Lee and her senior team, small businesses and entrepreneurs learn how to “Show Up” and “Level Up” their footprints and influence to compete and grow their businesses. Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite Podcast platform) "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on one of the links below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #36 - Understanding Human Design to Navigate Midlife and Make Aligned Career Decisions with Taylor VerBerkmoes (Taylor V.) Do you ever wonder where your innate strengths come from, your zone of genius? The truth is we were all born with unique talents, gifts, and ways of being in the world. We were all born to do amazing things, but societal messages and pressure can lead us to believe something is wrong with us instead of incredibly right. In today's podcast, our guest, Taylor V., shares how human design can enable self-advocacy and be a supporting force in helping us navigate our lives and careers. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Taylor V.'s journey to human design and how it opened up an understanding of who she is and what she's meant to do. The five human design types. How to use your unique human design path to make aligned career decisions. What you can do to learn more. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Human Design Mini-Course: https://buff.ly/3bJlpMR Offer Obsession: https://buff.ly/3zRJtFw About Our Guest: Taylor V. is the catalyst for mission-driven entrepreneurs ready to love the way they make money. She's an Offer Strategist and Human Design Expert and has spent years figuring out how to speak in a way that garnered respect and revenue. Eventually, she stopped trying to impress others and found the secret was to know and value herself. In her signature experience, Offer Obsession, she shows you how to leverage authenticity, stop apologizing for being human, and speak with authority about what only you are here to do. Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite Podcast platform) "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on one of the links below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #35 - Real Talk: A Midlife Career Conversation Across Genders w/Duane Leckey The midlife pivot can be a confusing and challenging time of life. It shows up unannounced and most always takes you off guard, but it can also be such a crystalizing time growth, purpose, and meaning. It's the time when we look at everything in our lives through a new lens and start questioning if the path we're own still make sense…that includes our career. In today's podcast I mixed things up a bit and invited Duane Leckey, Certified Coach for Men at Midlife, to have a real and honest conversation about the differences between the midlife pivot for men and women, how it impacts our career journey's, and how men can support women during this critical time of our lives. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Duane's midlife career pivot journey. Some of the challenges men face at midlife. Why it's dangerous to “stay in line” and follow societal scripts. Why it's important to follow your own path and how to do it. Ways to overcome fear so you can remain open to opportunities. How men in midlife can support women in midlife. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Rebirth of You Podcast w/Duane Leckey: https://buff.ly/3yrDC8W Duane Leckey Coaching: https://www.duaneleckey.com/ Quotables From the Show: “Chose for my future self and not my current self” “I'd rather be failing going after my future self than to just be really successful, but just living the same life and being very successful in my current state.” About Our Guest: Duane Leckey is a certified Life + Mindset Coach and the founder of Duane Leckey Coaching (DLC). DLC was created to help midlife men who want to stop underliving and start becoming the fullest version of themselves. Duane leverages his expertise as executive, business owner, coach, mentor, husband and father to help midlife men direct their mind, energy and action towards the future they truly desire without apology. Duane is the creator and host of the Rebirth of You podcast where he offers coaching, advising and encouragement to midlife men on the journey to becoming the HIM they truly want to be. You can also find Duane on Instagram and Facebook. Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #34 - How Vanessa Murphy Went from the Royal Navy to a Multipassionate Coach and Consultant The more I listen to other people talk about their career paths and journeys to the work they're doing today, the more I see familiar themes integral to success. That includes taking the time to figure out what's right for you; it's by no means a rush job. You need to gain a deeper awareness of who you are outside of the noise and messages around you, and then you must build self-confidence to achieve what you want. You also need to learn how to do two critical things: (a) ignore the haters and naysayers (even if they're in your own head) and (b) do what's right for you! In today's podcast, our guest Vanessa Murphy shares her journey from the Royal Navy to embracing her multiple career interests in designing her career. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Vanessa's journey to the her current career. What she learned about herself through her career experiences. How she leverages her experience in the military to inform her work today. That career happiness does not have to be found in ONE job or career. What it takes to go after what you want for your life and career. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Women in Confidence Podcast: https://buff.ly/37Yzi7J Episode #8 - Building Self-Confident: https://buff.ly/3bPzrwi About Our Guest: Vanessa Murphy is the Founder of VM Coaching and the Women in Confidence Podcast, where she enables women to be their truly brilliant and confident selves at work. In addition to running her own confidence coaching practice, Vanessa also offers HR and Organization Development Consulting to corporations. While in the Royal Navy, Vanessa discovered her love of working with people and helping them to develop and achieve their potential. Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite Podcast platform) "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on one of the links below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcast Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Stitcher Google Podcast Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #33 - Client Spotlight: How Tayla Mahmud Discovered Herself and Found Her Aligned Career I always say that navigating your career path in midlife requires mastery of both an inner (mindset and self-discovery) game and an outer (tactics and strategy) game. This concept is the foundation of the Career Rebel Academy and what helps my clients achieve the success and results they desire. Today on the podcast, CRA student Tayla Mahmud shares where she was before joining CRA, why she joined six months pregnant, and how being in the program has helped get her the clarity she needs to design a career and life she loves. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Tayla's experience in the Career Rebel Academy Where she was before she started the program How the mindset and discovery work gave her the clarity she needed The importance of community and how it helped her Why coaching and not trying to go it alone is so important How she was able to choose the right career path/job Advice for those considering the Career Rebel Academy Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: https://buff.ly/3cUzOkR Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://buff.ly/3Q2MCca About Our Guest: Tayla Mahmud is the Executive Vice President, Health Equity & Multicultural Strategy at M Booth Health. In her role, she leads and guides the agency's work on Health Equity and Multicultural Communications by counseling public affairs, social impact, and marketing communications clients on strategies to advance health equity, reach diverse communities, and demonstrate commitment to reducing disparities. Tayla is most passionate about advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare. Tayla has counseled health organizations on DE&I strategy and cross-cultural communications. She has worked with diverse patient populations to create inclusive programs to address care gaps. Tayla is also an active writer and speaker on the importance of addressing inequities in healthcare, communications, and business. Recognized by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, Tayla built her career leading agency teams to develop integrated health campaigns across therapeutic areas such as diabetes, immunology, neurology, pain, women's health and vaccines. This work has reached diverse stakeholders including patients, advocacy groups, healthcare professionals, payers and healthcare executives. She has served as a strategic partner to many top pharma clients including AbbVie, Biogen, Eli Lilly, Merck and Pfizer. Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #32 - Dump Your Degree & Transition to the Career You Want with Dr. Zakiya Akerele I often talk about the "sunk cost fallacy." It's a term from behavioral economics that describes our tendency to follow through on or stick with something that we've already invested a perceived large amount of time, effort, or money into it, whether or not we're still receiving a return on that investment. This stems from a loss aversion or the belief that everything you worked for will be lost. It's the thing that keeps us trapped in careers we no longer love. So, for example, if you've spent years, time, and money getting your law, medical, doctorate, MBA, MPH, or engineering degrees, it becomes very challenging for you to believe or even entertain the idea that you can do something else outside of those degrees. In today's podcast, our guest Dr. Zakyia Akerele shares how you don't have to be held captive by or defined by the degrees you've earned and how you can leverage that education and experience to figure out the right career for you. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Why a degree won't guarantee you career success, and what can. How experimenting with different jobs can get you clarity on the career you really want. How midlife (mid-career) professionals can repurpose their education. Why "who you know" is as important as "what you know to have career success. Why you need a support system and should not try to do this alone. How to manage fears and doubts when going after the career and life you really want. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Dump Your Degree: https://buff.ly/3NKNssh Episode 29: How to Run a Career Pilot Study: https://buff.ly/3OwjZTT Episode 26: Leveraging Your Past to Get the Career You Want: https://buff.ly/3PkzRJ6 About Our Guest: Dr. Zakiya Akerele is an Atlanta-based educator, author, and speaker who found an early passion in academic pursuits hoping to use them to improve herself and the world around her. She sought higher education with full force, obtaining degrees from Florida A&M University (B.A.), Columbia University (Ed.M.), and Fordham University(M.A. and Ph.D.) in International Education, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. Dr. Akerele has served in various capacities at higher education institutions and at social justice, political, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) both in the U.S. and abroad. Her new book, Dump Your Degree, is a timely and invaluable resource for anyone seeking guidance on navigating higher education, developing their career, and having financial security. You can get your copy here https://withkoji.com/@ZakiyaAkerele or grab an excerpt of the book here: https://zakiyaakerele.com/#book Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode #31 - How to Open Yourself Up to New & Exciting Career Options with Guest Casey Hasten Over the years of my work in this space, I've found four levels of careerists: Drifter, Hustler, Established. and Rebel. Unfortunately, many people are caught at the Hustler level (running on autopilot, blindly following a societal career ladder) or Established (working hard to maintain everything achieved after years of hustling). At both of these levels, what keeps women stuck are two things: (1) believing there's no other path to pursue and (2) “settling for good enough.” In today's podcast, our guest Casey Hasten shares how she broke out of that Hustler/Established level and opened up a new and exciting world that has allowed her to continue growing and evolving in her career. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Casey's midlife career pivot journey. Why knowing yourself is an essential component of finding career fulfillment. The power of having people to support you and your career decisions. The importance of testing out career options and what it can do for you. How the job search process has changed in the new world of work. The best way to work with recruiters. Why now is a good time for a midlife career change. How to figure out the best career path for you. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Power vs. Force by Dr. David Hawkings: https://buff.ly/3NKNssh Awaken: Your Potential Journal (coming soon): https://www.caseyhasten.com/ Episode 29: How to Run a Career Pilot Study: https://buff.ly/3OwjZTT Episode 30: You're Allowed to Change Your Mind: Quotables From the Show: “Being ‘at choice' means being present and in the moment, open to the opportunities that may come your way.” “Say goodbye to times that no longer serve you.” “Enjoy the journey, not just the destination.” “What people think about you is not your business.” About Our Guest: Casey Hasten is the Director of Recruiting and Coaching with VIP, Podcast Host of the We Are VIP Podcast and soon-to-be-published author. After being in the accounting world for over twenty years, she made the leap to recruiting those with similar backgrounds. It is her goal to help others find their career passion using all the skills and networking outlets she has gathered. Additionally, her mission is to help raise the consciousness of the world by helping those she touches learn to be at choice. To accomplish this mission, she focuses on the importance of mindset first and foremost and teaches her clients how to live “at choice” and how to co-create their own reality through managing perceptions. This has led to her most recent passion and project, the Awaken: Your Potential journal. You can also find Casey on Linkedin. Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Get access to my FREE training 10-Minute Career Jumpstart. Three videos to help you clarify your current career challenges, master a proven system to get the career and life you want, and learn why now is the best time to take action: https://bit.ly/10MinCareerJumpstart Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode 30 - You're Allowed to Change Your Mind When some women read Midlife Career Rebel, they think it means they have to do something radical in their careers. But it's about you finding clarity around the career and life you want and learning how to make the empowered decisions to get it. If that means discovering something new and making a pivot or transition, that's fabulous, but that can also mean staying put and remaining on your current career path. My work focuses on getting you the clarity needed to make career decisions that are right for you. One of the most "radical" things you can do is change your mind. Making intentional, thoughtful choices about what you want to do is part of what it means to be a Midlife Career Rebel. In today's podcast, we're talking about learning how to embrace the power of changing your mind regarding your career. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Why we struggle with the idea of changing our minds. Why changing your mind doesn't equate to you making a mistake. How we're constantly changing our minds without realizing it. What changing your mind really means. How to rethink what it means to change your mind. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Episode 28 - How to Regret-Proof Your Decisions: https://buff.ly/3HNXTK1 Episode 29 - How to Run a Career Pilot Study: https://buff.ly/3OwjZTT 10-Minute Career Jumpstart: https://buff.ly/3aVNbVE Email me if you have a question or ideas for the podcast at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom, where we discuss the current issues impacting high-achieving professional women in midlife: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode 29 - How to Run a Career Pilot Study When considering a career transition or pivot, the best way to ensure you land exactly where you want is to run a career pilot study. A career pilot allows you to gather data to help you determine if you're on the right track with your career change or reinvention or if you need to chart a new course. In this episode, I'm going to teach you to conduct a career pilot study before jumping into something new. It's another way to regret-proof your career decision. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What's a career pilot study Why they're a great approach to figuring out what you want The 3-step process to conduct a career pilot study Why some choose not to do a career pilot study Where to get support to conduct your own career pilot study Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm 10-Minute Career Jumpstart: https://buff.ly/3aVNbVE Adult Internships: https://buff.ly/2nxSKBb Send me an email at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE monthly roundtable called The Boardroom: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode 27 - How to Regret-Proof Your Decisions Research has found there are two types of regret: regret for what you didn't do or missed opportunities or experiences and regret for what you did. While, over time, people get over the things they've done, those who regret what they didn't do have a lingering regret because they imagine what they missed as being better than what they have. Letting go of regret is admittedly easier said than done, but living in regret is far worse damaging to your health and your ability to trust yourself. This week on the podcast, I'm talking about the connection between fear, decision-making, and regret and how you can manage it. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What is regret? The types of regret people struggle with. What regret does to us and our ability to trust ourselves. The underlying assumptions of regret. Why it's important to let go of the binary idea of right or wrong decisions. How to deal with regret. Accept that life is 50/50 and redefine failure. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/nVH4s8cGWC8 Dent Conference: https://youtu.be/sgu1yHXuKMc Regret-Proof Your Career Decisions - AMNW: https://youtu.be/WYSQ_9eJA0E Episode 2: Decision-Making & Fear of Choice: https://buff.ly/3baKeAA The Boardroom Monthly Roundtable: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Additional Resource: Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error by Kathryn Schultz: https://buff.ly/3tV0zQD Check out my FREE three-part video series 10 Minute Career Jumpstart. Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh Send me an email at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com

Episode 27 - It's Time to Slay Imposter Syndrome Some of the most successful people in the world have suffered from a fraud complex or a secret fear that they'll be exposed or found out that they're terrible at what they do. In fact, studies show that over 70% of people are dealing with this. This affliction is commonly known as imposter syndrome. Amy Cuddy has described it as "the deep and sometimes paralyzing belief we have been given something we didn't earn and don't deserve and that at some point we'll be exposed." This week on the podcast, I'm sharing how we fall victim to the effects of imposter syndrome and walk you through the five types of imposter syndrome women commonly struggle with. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… Where imposter syndrome comes from and why women are its primary victims. The various thought errors that occur with imposter syndrome. The different types of imposter syndrome. Ways to overcome your version of imposter syndrome. The importance of having cellular level confidence in yourself and your abilities. How to slay imposter syndrome. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It: https://buff.ly/3zAdlHQ Dr. Valerie Young, Imposter Syndrome Institute: https://buff.ly/3mT7OEI Imposter Syndrome (AMNW): https://youtu.be/xn16A2o8UXs The Boardroom Monthly Roundtable: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Featured Quotes: Maya Angelou: "I've written 11 books, but each time I think, 'Uh oh, they're going to find out now. I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out." Julia Cameron: "Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It's a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough." Michelangelo: "If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful after all." Mike Myers: "I still believe that at any time, the No-Talent Police will come and arrest me." Les Brown: "Ask for help. Not because you're weak. But because you want to remain strong." Here's an interesting article on the topic you may also want to read: Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome Send me an email at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE three-part video series 10 Minute Career Jumpstart. Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode 26: Leveraging Your Past to Get the Career You Want w/Guest Beth Nydick As you look forward to what you want and where you want to be in your life and career, sometimes you have to look back at where you came from. It's a guiding principle my guest, Beth Nydick, has used to achieve the unimaginable in her career. Once you've uncovered your expertise from essential experiences from your past, you're in the best position to leverage that information to achieve your dreams. On the podcast today, Beth is sharing everything she's learned about making a successful career transition from broadcast and media to entrepreneurialism and how to utilize your network to get what you want. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The questions you need to ask to rediscover your genius. How to identify what you want to do next. Why it's important to talk to everyone about your passion and interests. What community can do to support your efforts. Why investing in yourself is a sure bet to getting what you want. Featured On the Show: Join us in the Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Read Clean Cocktails: Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist: https://buff.ly/3NIddtO Learn more about Beth Nydick: https://bethnydick.com/ Listen to Episode #24 - Positioning Yourself for a Career Change: https://buff.ly/3NAXZqD Join us in The Boardroom: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/boardroom Send me an email at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE three-part video series, 10 Minute Career Jumpstart. About Our Guest Beth Nydick Beth Nydick is a former TV producer and New Jersey-based publicity and business strategist expert who develops entrepreneurs and media personalities from "Undiscovered" to Unforgettable." Beth's 20+ years of media experience and her TV cocktail segments make her the perfect professional to take your business to the next level. Beth is also the co-author of the top-rated cookbook Clean Cocktails: Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist. Beth has spent over 20 years working in media at NBC, MTV, VH1, Oprah, Warner Brothers, Viacom, and Universal. She's been featured in Oprah, Parade, Forbes, Inc., and has made appearances on the Drew Barrymore Show, The Chew, and The Tonight Show. Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram:https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook:https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode 25 - Why You Need to Negotiate Your Salary…Always After years of negotiating employment contracts, settlements for discrimination lawsuits, and multi-million dollar labor/bargaining unit agreements as an attorney, I've learned firsthand the power of negotiating. Women who regularly negotiate are likely to get higher salary offers and more raises. Negotiating also allows you to shape your job to suit your interests and talents, ensuring you're working in your zone of genius, leading to greater satisfaction at work. But it's no secret that women and women of color in the US experience the gender wage gap most severely making it imperative that women learn how and when to negotiate. On the podcast today, I'm sharing some essential information to help give you the confidence to negotiate successfully. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… The societal and economic context surrounding women and salary negotiations. Why you need to know when you have the most leverage in the job search process. Why you need to do your research before the interview process. Where to find the information you need to negotiate. What you need to know about what the employer is thinking during this process. Why you need to be clear on what you want and what you have to offer to be successful. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm 3 Salary Negotiation Strategies for Women: https://buff.ly/3t6KczK Negotiating Your Salary (AMNW): https://youtu.be/EZXKGoCsQ6E The Boardroom Monthly Roundtable: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Send me an email at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE three part video series 10 Minute Career Jumpstart. Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram:https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook:https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode 24 - Positioning Yourself for a Career Change Many of us experience powerful moments of inflection throughout our personal and professional life. These are the times when we question if our path is the right one and start to wonder if there's something else we should be exploring instead. But how do you know if it's time for you to take action and change your career? On the podcast today, we're talking about how to know if it's time for a career change and how to position yourself successfully for that process. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… How to know if you're ready to change careers. Why you want to pay attention to the inflection points in your life. Understanding the "motivational triad." The three steps to positioning yourself for a successful career change. The three questions you need to ask to what the value of what you have to offer. The three questions to help you construct your career vision. Why you should never let past decisions dictate your future direction. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Episode #3 - Managing Your Mind: https://buff.ly/3yXvhvK Jen Sincero - You Are a Badass: https://buff.ly/2KN9smv The Boardroom Monthly Roundtable: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Send me an email at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE three part video series 10 Minute Career Jumpstart. Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram:https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook:https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode 23 - Unmasking Patriarchy & Internalized Oppression It's not uncommon for high-achieving women to look successful and accomplished on paper while still secretly feeling like an imposter or trapped by their own success. As a result, they're often unable to fully appreciate their accomplishments, realize their power, show up authentically, or feel free and fulfilled. Along with other competing narratives, the effects of living in a patriarchal system and the trauma of internalized oppression are potent contributors. On the podcast today, we're having a conversation about these issues and providing suggested acts of liberation to break free and rise above these limiting systems so you can have the career and life you want. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What patriarchy and internalized oppression is and how it manifests. Why you struggle with feeling successful despite your achievements. How to spot when it's playing out in your life and what you can do about it. How to identify and reject the myths developed by the patriarchy. Why create a safe space to do this work in the Career Rebel Academy. Featured On the Show: Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Paulo Freire - Pedagogy of the Oppressed: https://buff.ly/3Ls7mHj Audre Lorde: https://buff.ly/2DbdDHm Valerie Rein - Patriarchy Stress Disorder: https://buff.ly/39zAD5t The Boardroom Monthly Roundtable: https://buff.ly/3ljiYls Send me an email at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE three-part video series 10 Minute Career Jumpstart. Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram:https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook:https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode 22: Finding Power When You Feel Powerless w/Deepa Purushothaman What happens when you're in a leadership position or a position of power, but you struggle with owning that title, that authority? How do you feel, find, and forge it when you've been conditioned not to? In midlife, most women go through an honest reckoning, a fundamental questioning of self and what's important to them and how they want to be in the world but rarely have the tools and process to discover the answers to those critical questions. Today on the podcast, my guest shares her research with other 500 women of color in unique and influential positions in corporate America but still struggle to find their full authentic voice. Women of color who have muted themselves or conformed to external expectations are now in search of not only redefining power but securing their own. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What it means to hold positions of power as women of color. How to identify the delusions that hold us back and how to overcome them. Why it's critical to permit yourself to go after what you want. What to do when faced with naysayers. Why it's essential to be part of a community of support. The questions to ask yourself to reclaim your voice and power. Featured On the Show: Join us in Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Read The Few, the First, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America: https://www.amazon.com/First-Few-Only-Redefine-Corporate-ebook/dp/B0968BW9P9 Check out nFormation: For the Firsts, the Fews, and the Only: https://www.nformation.io/ Deepa Purushothaman: https://www.deepapuru.com Send me an email at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE three-part video series 10 Minute Career Jumpstart. About Our Guest Deepa Purushothaman Deepa is a former senior executive and a corporate inclusion visionary. She challenges and redefines the status quo of leadership, success, and power by centering on the needs and experiences of Women of Color. As a senior partner at Deloitte, Deepa spent more than 20 years helping clients transform and grow. She also focused on women's leadership and inclusion strategies as the Managing Partner of WIN, Deloitte's pioneering, globally renowned Women's Initiative, and the first Indian-American woman and one of the youngest people to make partner in the firm's history. After leaving Deloitte in 2020, Deepa co-founded nFormation, a membership-based community for professional Women of Color, offering brave, safe, new space and placing them in C-suite positions and on Boards. She is also a Women and Public Policy Program Leader in Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School, and a founding board member of Avasara, India's first leadership academy exclusively for young women. Deepa's book, “The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America”, was published in March 2022 to international acclaim. Deepa is a TED and SXSW speaker and has been featured across multiple publications such as TIME, PBS, Forbes, Fortune, Financial Times, and Harvard Business Review. Her TED talk has over 1M views. Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode 21: Trusting Yourself Trusting yourself is the ability to listen to your own voice, intuition, and internal wisdom, make a decision, and then take action based upon that, trusting that whatever decision you make and action you take, it's the right action and decision for you. There is nothing more empowering than being confident in your decision-making abilities, but it's not something many of us are skilled at doing. Too often, we look to what others think. But when we look for others to tell us what to do, we inhibit our ability to learn how to trust ourselves. In the Career Rebel Academy, we don't tell you what to do; instead, we give you the tools you need to build your confidence in your ability to make the right decisions for you. In this episode, you'll learn why relying will get you the career and life you want. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… What it means to trust yourself. What happens when you look to others to tell you what to do. Why learning to trust yourself is the key to building self-confidence. Why we struggle with trusting ourselves. How the Career Rebel Academy can help you learn to trust yourself. Featured On the Show: Join us in Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Episode #1: Welcome to the Podcast Episode #5: Stop People Pleasing Send me an email at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Check out my FREE three-part video series 10 Minute Career Jumpstart. Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below to subscribe, give us a five-star rating, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Apple Podcast Spotify Thanks for listening, Carol Be sure to follow me: Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh

Episode 20: Personal Branding for Career Success In this digital and global economy we live in, we're competing against a lot of noise. As a result, it can be tough to set yourself and your message apart. Whether you're looking for a job, building your career, growing your network, or starting a new venture, you have to be visible, memorable, credible and create meaningful connections. That means creating a personal brand which is crucial to cultivating a successful business or career. In this episode, I share what personal branding is and why you need one, and how it changes the game for you. In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover… How the stories told this season demonstrated the power of a personal brand Why a personal brand is critical for your career success The definition of a personal brand How to develop your own personal brand The Triple-A Framework for getting the results you want Featured On the Show: Learn more about the Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm Creating a Compelling Brand Guide: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/brandguide Jeff Bezos Quote: "Your personal brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room." If you have questions about applying this work, email us at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com or reach out to me on social media (see the links below). Check out my FREE three-part video series 10 Minute Career Jumpstart [https://bit.ly/3zWJoz5] and learn what it takes to get the life and career you want. This video series is a game-changer. Need more support creating the career you want? You can do that in the Career Rebel Academy [https://bit.ly/3mZ7Mwm]. Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I'm loving the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast!" If that sounds like you, help us support more people like you to create a career and life they love. After all, the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast would not be possible without you. Click on the link below for Apple Podcasts and scroll down to rate with five stars, select "write a review," then let me know what you appreciated about this or any other episode. You can also find us on Spotify. And if you're not following the podcast, don't forget to subscribe. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-career-rebel-podcast/id1592972920 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HxFeNxpf43J4FJRKxEmim And finally, manage your mind, value your brilliance, and courageously take action to step into the driver's seat of your life and career! Want more support to become the CEO of your life? Reach out to me at hello@carolparkerwalsh.com. Thanks for listening, Carol Website: https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/parkerwalsh Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcarolparkerwalsh Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcpwalsh Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrCarolParkerWalsh YouTube: https://youtube.com/carolparkerwalsh