Podcasts about career coach

In this episode, Cindy Esliger talks about the invisible barrier of our own thinking that can be in the way of progressing in our careers. Our brains are wired for self-preservation, not bold career leaps, so even though we say we want impact or recognition, we are likely being steered away from risk and discomfort by our thoughts. So what do we do? How do we identify this kind of thinking and challenge those patterns? Cindy describes what the self-preservation thinking looks like, how to develop our self-awareness, and ways to start to take risks in our careers.  When we understand that our brains are primarily wired for survival, we can we can start to see how staying safe can often also mean staying stuck. Safe avoids discomfort, keeps us playing small, and does not like making others uncomfortable. Our self-preservation can show up as roadblocks like perfectionism or overthinking. Cindy urges us to get honest about both our strengths and struggles so we can begin dismantling the barriers unconsciously holding us back. Once we identify what we're struggling with, Cindy offers the follow-up question of, “What's standing in the way of us working on them?”  Self-awareness is not self-blame. We aren't responsible for every roadblock in our way. But self-awareness lets us take back control so we can empower ourselves by working with both our brilliance and blind spots. Cindy shares some steps to take. Describe ourselves with five words. Then ask what five words would friends or family choose for us. This outside perspective is key to a balanced view of ourselves. When we can identify where we're holding back, we learn to let discomfort shape us into something greater. We can step out of the safe thinking and into something challenging.   Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Rethinking What's Holding You BackAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Career transitions aren't just about the potential new job — they ripple into every part of your life. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Wagoner, a certified leadership and transformation coach, to talk about navigating career changes while also accounting for the realities of your whole life — from raising young kids to caring for aging parents. We dig into: Why you can't separate your career from your personal life (and how ignoring this leads to burnout). The “moment of awakening” many women hit when work no longer feels aligned — often triggered by a new baby, health crisis, or family shift. How to use an energy inventory to understand what lights you up at work — and what drains you. The importance of knowing your values during your current phase (because values shift!) and using them to guide decisions at work and home. Boundaries as a filter — not a wall — and what that looks like in practice for professional women. Examples of how Sarah's clients have designed their careers and leadership roles to fit their real lives — including moving into leadership roles, taking consulting contracts, and saying no to roles that didn't align. I especially love Sarah's approach because it parallels how I teach time management for working moms and professional women: your calendar has to reflect your whole life – the personal and the professional (not just work) – for it to work because your time and energy are limited, and your plans for both have to work together as one has an impact on the other. If you're in a season of asking: Is this job still right for me? Do I even want to move up, or do I miss the individual contributor work I used to love? How do I juggle my career and the demands of family life without burning out? …this episode is for you. Sarah shares practical tools, grounded strategies, and thought-provoking questions to help you re-meet yourself after big life changes — so your career actually supports the life you want in this chapter. To connect with Sarah, you can find her at: On her website, www.sarahwagoner.com On Instagram: @sarahwagonercoaching On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkwagonercareerandleadershipcoach/  Additional links you might enjoy:

Granola is the rare AI startup that slipped into one of tech's most crowded niches — meeting notes — and still managed to become the product founders and VCs rave about. In this episode, MAD Podcast host Matt Turck sits down with Granola co-founder & CEO Chris Pedregal to unpack how a two-person team in London turned a simple “second brain” idea into Silicon Valley's favorite AI tool. Chris recounts a year in stealth onboarding users one by one, the 50 % feature-cut that unlocked simplicity, and why they refused to deploy a meeting bot or store audio even when investors said they were crazy.We go deep on the craft of building a beloved AI product: choosing meetings (not email) as the data wedge, designing calendar-triggered habit loops, and obsessing over privacy so users trust the tool enough to outsource memory. Chris opens the hood on Granola's tech stack — real-time ASR from Deepgram & Assembly, echo cancellation on-device, and dynamic routing across OpenAI, Anthropic and Google models — and explains why transcription, not LLM tokens, is the biggest cost driver today. He also reveals how internal eval tooling lets the team swap models overnight without breaking the “Granola voice.”Looking ahead, Chris shares a roadmap that moves beyond notes toward a true “tool for thought”: cross-meeting insights in seconds, dynamic documents that update themselves, and eventually an AI coach that flags blind spots in your work. Whether you're an engineer, designer, or founder figuring out your own AI strategy, this conversation is a masterclass in nailing product-market fit, trimming complexity, and future-proofing for the rapid advances still to come. Hit play, like, and subscribe if you're ready to learn how to build AI products people can't live without.GranolaWebsite - https://www.granola.aiX/Twitter - https://x.com/meetgranolaChris PedregalLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedregalX/Twitter - https://x.com/cjpedregalFIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comX/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCapMatt Turck (Managing Director)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturck(00:00) Introduction: The Granola Story (01:41) Building a "Life-Changing" Product (04:31) The "Second Brain" Vision (06:28) Augmentation Philosophy (Engelbart), Tools That Shape Us (09:02) Late to a Crowded Market: Why it Worked (13:43) Two Product Founders, Zero ML PhDs (16:01) London vs. SF: Building Outside the Valley (19:51) One Year in Stealth: Learning Before Launch (22:40) "Building For Us" & Finding First Users (25:41) Key Design Choices: No Meeting Bot, No Stored Audio (29:24) Simplicity is Hard: Cutting 50% of Features (32:54) Intuition vs. Data in Making Product Decisions (36:25) Continuous User Conversations: 4–6 Calls/Week (38:06) Prioritizing the Future: Build for Tomorrow's Workflows (40:17) Tech Stack Tour: Model Routing & Evals (42:29) Context Windows, Costs & Inference Economics (45:03) Audio Stack: Transcription, Noise Cancellation & Diarization Limits (48:27) Guardrails & Citations: Building Trust in AI (50:00) Growth Loops Without Virality Hacks (54:54) Enterprise Compliance, Data Footprint & Liability Risk (57:07) Retention & Habit Formation: The "500 Millisecond Window" (58:43) Competing with OpenAI and Legacy Suites (01:01:27) The Future: Deep Research Across Meetings & Roadmap (01:04:41) Granola as Career Coach?

From big tech at Meta to laid-off, new mom, and starting a coaching business from scratch, executive career coach Natalie Robbins of San Diego, CA knows what it means to reinvent. We talk about building a career that actually fits your life, starting over with a tiny human in tow, and why asking better questions can unlock your next chapter. If you're feeling the pull toward something new, this episode is your reminder that you're not behind, you're just getting started.Connect with NatalieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-robbins-25561789/Career Coaching: https://www.pivotinpower.com/ Thanks for tuning in to The Career Flipper!If this episode made you think, laugh, or feel a little braver about your own flip, do me a favor:

In this episode, Cindy Esliger examines micromanagement at work and when it might turn from a misguided attempt at mentorship to a more sinister form of intentional misdirection. In matrix environments, roles and responsibilities are fluid, and we tend to get input from all directions. We want to please people, so we internalize every correction as encouragement, even when it isn't. Micromanagement is subtle but powerful. Cindy demonstrates how to identify it and how to break the pattern with a radical shift in focus. Many of us were raised, deliberately or not, to be grateful for any attention we receive, especially in environments where women are underrepresented. We're taught that feedback is an opportunity we should be grateful for, even if it's tone deaf or controlling. Cindy wants us to break this pattern by asking ourselves some key questions. Does this expectation align with the career we want to build? Is this feedback helpful, or does it just maintain the status quo?  Is this real value? We need to put ourselves first for a change and be intentional about where our time and effort go. We need to not let micromanagement become our norm.   When someone is overly involved in our work, it's not always seen as a red flag. We assume it's part of the process, and we work harder, which is exactly why micromanagement works. Cindy explains how awareness is our way out. We need to notice how constantly accessible we keep ourselves. When were we acting out of fear instead of alignment? Setting boundaries, being selective, communicating assertively, and practicing saying no calmly and clearly are all ways we reclaim our power and stop letting micromanagement control us.   Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Escaping the Micromanagement TrapAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.Today, Kathleen interviews Lisa Picillo, Certified Financial Planner at Spinnaker Asset Management, about finances and starting a new career. Hear about assessing your finances before making a career change, making a plan to step backward in order to move forward, how having a financial plan can relieve stress, and how to find a financial planner.Episode Links:Visit the Spinnaker Asset Management ⁠website⁠.Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Celtic Resume Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Go to Kathleen's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Write to Kathleen at kdohoney03@gmail.com.

Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macroandpaid.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist for the next cohort of the Micro to Macro Career Accelerator for Social Workers at: ⁠https://macroandpaid.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macroandpaid.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist for the next cohort of the Micro to Macro Career Accelerator for Social Workers at: https://macroandpaid.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Cindy Esliger talks about how our natural instinct to feel safe can turn into a trap by silencing our bold ideas and keeping us in a role that no longer challenges us. She differentiates between blowing up our lives and doing small low stakes change experiments to reconnect to intuition. Stability is inviting but it can lead to too much safety. Cindy offers a way to push ourselves past that instinct for predictable comfort into discovering new possibilities. Safety feels good until it doesn't. It feels like we're in control until one day it starts to feel like numbness and being boxed in. But how do we know when our safety has actually become complacency? Cindy has three clues to guide our assessment: 1) We constantly ask for validation or permission before making a move, 2) We feel safe but also stuck, and 3) We find ourselves downsizing our goals to make other people comfortable. Stability has its place but financial and emotional security should be a foundation, not a ceiling.    Redefining safety is key. Safety doesn't mean avoiding discomfort, it means building trust in our own ability to respond to discomfort. Cindy encourages us to be willing to get a little uncomfortable in order to experiment and explore in our careers. She points out that momentum matters more than motivation, since motivation can be fickle. We need to also question our need for approval. Following Cindy's guidance opens a path to flexibility and real growth potential. It reframes discomfort not as a danger, but simply uncertainty. Uncertainty can be normalized and anticipated. That's how we grow.   Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Living More BoldlyAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Today is a Wonder and Ponder day and my wonder is about advice. As a certified Life Purpose and Career Coach, I've been trained how to be an effective coach, and that's quite distinct from my current corporate work as a consultant. Coaches do more asking, and consultants do more telling. That line has become a bit blurred over the years, and my style has transformed a bit. I've gotten pretty good at giving advice. But taking it? That can be a different story. Thanks to Ricot and Jody who joined the conversation live. If you'd like to learn more about my coaching and consulting work, check out my website at www.jodeebock.com.

What's a career coach do? How does one help you? When do you need a career coach? What should you say about that time you got fired? And hey, what's the worst that can happen? Dr. Kyle Elliott patiently fields questions about what a career coach does -- and he gives good advice for navigating the landscape after you've been canned. Dr. Elliot specializes in tech, but his tips are good for anyone, regardless of their field.

In this episode, Cindy Esliger addresses the belief that if one generation of women endured suffering in order to succeed, the next generation must too. Some women, consciously or not, believe that hardship is a necessary rite of passage. They gatekeep and end up reinforcing a toxic culture instead of paving the way for women coming up after them to succeed with fewer obstacles. Cindy looks at how to break this cycle, how to redefine the goal as not just enduring the hardships of the system, but to change the system. With this in mind, a future of thriving, not simply surviving, can exist between generations in the workplace.  The fact that some women seem intent on ensuring future generations endure the same suffering they did comes from surviving the continued traumas of toxic workplaces. It's a type of internalized misogyny disguised as high standards, making the bar one of how much abuse can be suffered. Cindy makes the case for dismantling this cycle because it's doing more collective harm than good. We can choose to energize the next generation instead of exhausting them. Resources are not as limited as we've been led to believe. Women can win and be celebrated by each other without anyone losing.    True leadership isn't about exerting power over anyone. Cindy stresses that it's about building something sustainable together. So, how do we break this ingrained cycle and build something better? Cindy offers five ways to start: 1. Choose mentorship over gatekeeping, 2. Redefine what strength looks like, 3. Celebrate collective wins, 4. Push for structural change, and 5. Create new measures of readiness and performance. Cindy asks us to use our survival stories not as weapons, but as reasons to lead differently and mentor generously.   Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Breaking the CycleAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

The job market in mid-2025 isn't broken; it's evolving. In this episode of Designing the Best You, Vennessa breaks down the real changes shaping today's hiring landscape and shares what job seekers must do to stay competitive and confident. From experience inflation and AI-driven shifts to new high-growth roles and smarter job search strategies, this episode is your guide to navigating the modern career landscape with intention. You'll learn: Why traditional job titles may no longer align with real hiring trends What “experience inflation” is and how to rise above it The 4 tools every job seeker needs to succeed in 2025 How to align your skills and story to the roles that are actually growing Whether you're job hunting, pivoting careers, or simply looking to future-proof your professional brand, this episode gives you the insight and action steps to design your next move — strategically. Resources Mentioned: BOOK FREE a CALL: https://calendly.com/vmc-health-career/career-level-up  NEWSLETTER Sign-Up: https://www.vennessamcconkey.com/vm-newsletter Job search got you down? Here are some tips: https://www.vennessamcconkey.com/jobsearchtips2025  LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/vennessa-mcconkey YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7uzqjys9TWdsskiAI_0Kw    Discounted nervous system devices to help you manage stress and burnout Whoop (https://join.whoop.com/73B5B1) - helps optimize your sleep, performance, strain and recovery   Apollo (https://share.apolloneuro.com/x/DGTAsx) - wellness device intended to help manage stress, challenging life transitions, and to promote a healthy lifestyle Subscribe and follow for more insights to help you design the best version of your career and yourself.

Send us a text Is your teen overwhelmed by the question, “What do you want to do with your life?” You're not alone—and you're not powerless.In this episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, I talk with career guide and author Jay Dusold, who's on a mission to help teens and young adults find their True Job Match—and ditch the anxiety and confusion that come with too many choices and too little clarity.

In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores the idea that shifting our attention away from self-criticism can lead to a career that is both sustainable and futureproof. This happens through intentional, visible effort and starts with recognizing that momentum is about reclaiming minutes and tracking effort over perfection. We all have those voices in our heads criticizing what we do, but Cindy emphasizes that we can train ourselves to celebrate progress instead of wallowing in self-criticism. And it's that celebration and retraining our use of time that Cindy says leads us to a better career.  The small wins are what help us gather evidence of our overall progress. Cindy advises writing these wins down. One thing that went right. Speaking up in a meeting. Completing a tough email. This isn't about building a highlight reel for social media, but rather collecting career fuel meant only for ourselves. We need to see our own progress to understand that momentum builds through the tiny, continuous actions, rather than in giant leaps and bounds.  We train our brains to prioritize disappointment over progress when we only focus on the problems and obstacles. So acknowledging the wins and progress is retraining our brains to seek out the positive instead. To make time for this new list, look for all the wasted minutes we can reclaim: during our commute, standing in line, waiting for a meeting to start. It only takes minutes to scan our small wins and list more that we can accomplish. Then, Cindy says, when the time comes to reach for promotion, we are ready to express our value, our worth, our growth.   Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Gathering the Proof of Your CapabilitiesAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

John Tarnoff's ‘Mid-Career' journey began after being laid off in his 50s, prompting a career pivot that led him to DreamWorks Animation, Carnegie Mellon University, and eventually to coaching. He earned a master's degree in psychology to deepen his understanding of the challenges professionals face in mid-career transitions.John is an executive and mid-career, transition coach, helping professionals land better, more meaningful jobs and overcome ageism in the workplace. As the founder of Mid-Career Lab and a LinkedIn Learning instructor with over 250,000 learners, John empowers professionals to rediscover purpose, rebuild confidence, and navigate career change with clarity. John's work is a beacon for experienced professionals seeking to reinvent their careers and unlock their next chapter with strength and intention.Ross and John talk about identity,  mindset, pace of change, focus,  success being hard to change, education evolving, self knowledge, life stages, generating value, supporting people, building the future,  career spans,  burnout,   prosperity,  universal designs, team bonding, trust,  comfort, blame, courage, discomfort, resilience and adaptability. The pair also discuss creating your own narrative, projecting, creating the future, pivoting, reconciling the past, baggage in our lives, being transparent, making friends,  self reflection, specialists over generalists, asking for advice,  keeping going, building a community, growth mindset, enlightenment, curiosity, success and personal trainers.Timecodes:00:26 Intro to John 01:51 Age and adaptability02:40 Identity transitions04:23 The concept of value and identity 07:22 Three career stages- Education, Work and Retiring12:47 A portfolio of careers14:10 Time usage and enjoying freedom20:22 Fear vs Trust motivation22:46 Changing state25:17 Not knowing what you what to do29:45  Resumes and holding things back36:50 Helping with moments of pressure and big company cuts40:28 Hopelessness47:29 Mindset and help shifting career 52:25 The last time John did something for the first timeConnect with John:LinkedInWebsiteConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation 

My guest today is Megan Dias. Megan is a Career Coach with 10+ years of experience working with 5,000 diverse job seekers from all industries to define personal brand and increase confidence in application materials (resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, behavioral interviews) to pivot careers and/or take next steps in career development. Megan is published in 25 articles with content centered around topics involving HR, talent, recruitment, hiring trends, and diversity in the workplace. She has been featured on 3 podcasts discussing the intersection of Talent Acquisition & Career Coaching. Megan is certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Assessment (MBTI), has a Masters in Education & Leadership, and represents the top 1% of talent on Upwork. Megan is passionate about collaborating with individuals to support career growth and development. Megan lives in Silicon Valley where she has for over a decade and has worked at various startups and tech companies. In this episode we discuss career coaching, career success, burnout, negotiation and networking.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megandias/In this episode you will learn:1. The importance of understanding your value and the art negotiation and how it can impact your career trajectory.2. Tips on how to help avoid the dreaded burnout.3. Strategies to stand out as a unicorn candidate in the current noisy employment landscape. “Your career is a huge part of your life and you want to find something where your interests meet your strengths."- 00:04:04“I think today's market is very competitive just because of all of the layoffs and right now it's an employer's market." - 00:22:40“I think the one quote that helps me with that is work will always be there. Will your family, will this experience to go travel and do X, Y, Z, whatever.” 00:45:27

Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: https://macroandpaid.com/Register for my upcoming live webinar at: https://macroandpaid.com/----3 Beliefs Keeping You Stuck in Low-Quality Social Work JobsMany social workers assume they're not qualified for high-quality macro social work jobs, but that's not the truth. It's a job judgment confusion.In this video, I break down:✔️ What job judgment confusion is and how it quietly shapes your career decisions.✔️ Why so many social workers believe high-quality jobs “aren't real” or “aren't for them.”✔️ Three beliefs that are keeping you stuck in low-quality social work jobs that drain you.✔️ How to stop over-credentialing yourself and start moving strategically.If you've been second-guessing every macro job opportunity that looks aligned, this is for you.

Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: ⁠https://macroandpaid.com/⁠Register for my upcoming live webinar and join the waitlist for the next cohort of the Micro to Macro Career Accelerator for Social Workers at: ⁠https://macroandpaid.com/⁠---In this episode of Macro Social Work Your Way, I'm asking a question that many social workers avoid: Are you actually building the life you want or just surviving your work week? I break down three common beliefs that may be blocking you from becoming the version of yourself you know you're meant to be. These are the same beliefs I've helped hundreds of social workers work through inside the Micro to Macro Career Accelerator, and in this episode, I'm walking you through them step by step. You'll hear insights from a recent coaching client who landed a high-paying, aligned macro job without more school, licensure, or certifications. She doubled her social work salary and, more importantly, built a career that fits her values, priorities, and long-term goals. If you've ever told yourself “I don't have time,” or “I can figure this out on my own,” or “I can't justify the investment,” this is the episode you need to hear. Because the truth is, your future self is being shaped by the choices you're making today, and every belief you hold is either moving you forward or keeping you stuck. Inside This Episode: Why long-term payoff requires short-term sacrifice. The real reason social workers stay stuck in the same level jobs. How to evaluate whether your time, money, and energy are aligned with the life you want. What to do if you've been watching from the sidelines, but haven't made a move. If you're ready to stop repeating the same career cycle year after year and start making decisions for the person you're becoming, this episode will give you the clarity and strategy you need to move forward. Want More? ▶️ Join the waitlist for Cohort 21 of the Micro to Macro Career Accelerator for Social Workers (Enrollment opens August 17, 2025, and will not reopen again until 2026). Click Here: https://macroandpaid.com/▶️ Register for my next live webinar: “How You're Already Qualified for Macro Social Work Jobs" on August 12, 2025. Click Here: https://macroandpaid.com/Your next career move doesn't need to be perfect. It just needs to be intentional. Register for the webinar and join the waitlist here: https://macroandpaid.com/Happy macro career planning, Marthea Pitts, MSW

In this episode, Cindy Esliger examines the difference between actionable feedback and constant validation. While it's always wonderful to get compliments on work, and those are necessary to boost morale, seeking only positive praise will inhibit meaningful growth. It's the honest critique and useful feedback that helps us course correct and sharpen our strengths. Cindy discusses how to break free of compliment-only cravings to seek out and embrace critical feedback for growth. She lays out a plan for obtaining the right kind of input.  Encouragement is essential for building confidence and keeping us motivated through the initial learning curves in our careers. But as the stakes rise, compliments become less helpful. We start prioritizing feeling good over getting better, and that leads to a career plateau. We all have blind spots about ourselves and our own skills, ingrained habits holding us back that can only be identified by someone outside ourselves. Cindy stresses the importance of this honest, outside feedback in helping us develop.Not all feedback is constructive, however. We need to ensure we're getting actionable, thoughtful critiques. How do we ask for that kind of feedback? Cindy shares five strategic moves with us: 1. Be crystal clear in our requests, 2. Ask specific questions, 3. Make it as safe as possible for others to tell us the truth, 4. Listen without defensiveness, and 5. Act on what we learn. She also identifies seven common pitfalls to avoid when seeking feedback. Armed with the advice and guidance Cindy offers in this episode, we can all head into work to ask for the input we need for advancement.  Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Choosing Growth Over ComfortAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Welcome back to Designing the Best YOU!  In today's episode you will hear about: What is the job board trap? How to start chasing and start owning your search How to tap into the hidden market …and more! Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you ready to figure out the HIDDEN blocks keeping you STUCK in your career so you can advance and be all you were designed to be? JOB SEARCH MINI-SERIES VIDEOS: https://www.vennessamcconkey.com/jobsearchtips2025  ***NEWSLETTER Sign-Up: https://www.vennessamcconkey.com/vm-newsletter *** LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/vennessa-mcconkey YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7uzqjys9TWdsskiAI_0Kw   Discounted nervous system devices to help you manage stress and burnout: Whoop (https://join.whoop.com/73B5B1) - helps optimize your sleep, performance, strain and recovery Apollo (https://share.apolloneuro.com/x/DGTAsx) - wellness device intended to help manage stress, challenging life transitions, and to promote a healthy lifestyle #jobsearch #burnout #jobboards #careercoach #jobseeker #leadership #careertransition  

Hey Ripplers! Steve Harper here, and I've got an episode for you today that I guarantee will leave a mark. This conversation isn't just another podcast about career tips. It's personal. I'm joined by Madeleine York, someone I've known for over 30 years and someone who unknowingly shaped the way I think about business, relationships, and customer service. What started as a simple printer sale back in the day turned into a lifelong friendship with one of the sharpest minds in career coaching and interview preparation. Madeleine York has worked in the Career Transition industry for over 25 years. She has a unique ability to connect with all clients, enabling them to achieve success in reaching their goals. She is not a process consultant, but rather someone who addresses the totality of the individual's needs, creating a one-on-one relationship. Madeleine is an accredited practitioner for Insights Discovery and has used MBTI, Edwards, and 16PF assessments in her work. She has co-authored a book on transition with Norman York, titled “Using Your Inner Power to Find Meaningful Work.” She has developed numerous workshops devoted to team development and goal setting. Madeleine is a graduate of the University of Texas-Arlington. Madeleine shares how she went from being laid off to becoming a sought-after expert in career development, helping professionals at all levels take control of their paths. We talk about what truly goes into preparing for an interview, how to rebuild your confidence after a job loss, and why simply being honest and authentic can be your biggest advantage. Madeleine has a powerful way of helping people understand how to talk about their experience and avoid the traps that sink so many interviews, such as rambling, oversharing, or trying to sound too perfect. This conversation is packed with wisdom and practical takeaways, making it perfect for individuals currently in a job search or planning a career pivot. Madeleine's no-nonsense approach is grounded in decades of experience, and her ability to help people prepare for interviews is unparalleled. If you've ever struggled to answer “Tell me about yourself,” or you want to feel more confident walking into your next opportunity, stay and listen until the end! I hope you'll take the time to listen, reflect, and maybe even reach out to Madeleine. She's not only one of the most talented professionals I know, but she's also one of the kindest. Thanks for tuning in to The Ripple Effect Podcast. If you found value in this episode, please like, subscribe, leave a comment, and share this with a friend. You never know who might need to hear what Madeleine has to say today. Ripple On!!!   Ripple with Madeleine York LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yorkcareerdevelopment Email: myork@yorkinc.com   Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com Stay in the loop by being a part of the Ripple mail list: https://ripplecentral.com/subscribe  Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond: https://ripplecentral.com/pond   #careercoaching #interviewtips #careertransition #rippleeffectpodcast #jobinterviewpreparation #careerdevelopment #madeleineyork #steveharper #authenticcommunication #confidenceininterviews #outplacementsupport #jobsearchstrategy #reinventyourcareer

Phil Davis is a Career Coach, Recruiting and HR Leader and the CEO of FulPillment Solutions. Connect with Phil at.

In this debut episode, I, Emily Liou, Certified Misalignment Burnout Coach, explain my soul purpose and mission to evolve from a known job search coach to a Misalignment Burnout coach. Listen in as I delve into why I'm so freaking excited to share how you can cultivate your own joyful life.For the past 6+ years, I've been helping people land their dream jobs without applying online. I've made a name for myself as a “LinkedIn Top 10 Voice” to follow in job search and career, and I'm recognized for having one of the top career-coaching programs. But, as you'll learn in this episode, we are whole beings, and I've been feeling out of alignment with myself to not support your beautiful soul with everything that relates to inside and outside of your career.Together, we'll go on a journey of how you can come back to your whole self – your true authentic self, the self that loves and approves of yourself – no matter what you have on the exterior or what others say or think.********TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the Journey: Discovering Your Why00:41 Introducing Cultivate Your Joyful Life01:33 The Personal Story Behind the Podcast02:11 Transitioning from Career Coach to Life Coach03:16 The Essence of Cultivating a Joyful Life08:13 Unveiling the Wheel of Life: A Guide to Fulfillment09:46 Your First Actionable Exercise: The Wheel of Life11:47 Gratitude and Next Steps********LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Learn more & sign up for the Inner Magic waitlistFREE 33-page 9 Patterns Keeping you stuck assessment/PDF DownloadRELATED EPISODES:Ep. 003: How to Find Your Life Purpose w/ Rachel EastEp. 015: How to Pursue Your BIG DreamsEp. 025: The 9 patterns keeping you stuck from your dream life and careerLeave me a comment on our blog

In this episode of Talking Smack 415 we chat with Career Coach and Consultant, Kate Sargent @yourcareerplusone.  Kate is the founder of KJS Coaching & Consulting, where she has coached over 1,000 job seekers and helps businesses scale their people operations, and The Plus One Collective, a purpose-driven community for freelancers and consultants. She has 20 years of experience in People Ops at companies like The North Face, Method, and Allbirds.We chat about: How Kate got into coaching, built her business from scratch, and blew up by word of mouth and LinkedInLatest buzz word “fractional”- what it isThe generosity flywheel & abundance mindset (it's not just woo, it works)Salary negotiations - you always have to askNetworking reframe (and how to do it even if you're an introvert)Real talk about the job market, career coaching for recent college grads, career pivots in your mid 40s, how to use LinkedIn- and more.  Plus: we take audience questions from @hey_it'st0m, @theclassieprofessor, Abby, and a surprise text mid-recording. And Kate has a  mic-drop answer to the question she wishes people would ask her—but rarely do.And yes—somehow we end up talking about butt cheeks, which makes a bizarrely appropriate segue into my latest original song, My Bikini. Make sure you listen through to the end- we go out with it. Is it a career-limiting maneuver? We'll let you decide.Fasten your seatbelt for this fast-talking, takeaway-packed episode.  Share it with your peeps on the job hunt, in career transition, or wondering what's next.  We'd love if you rate and review so other peeps can find us too.   You can find Kate on all these links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksargeIG: https://www.instagram.com/yourcareerplusoneTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourcareerplusoneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourcareerplusoneYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourcareerplusoneAnd on Slack channels - the Plus One Collective and Fractional People People Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In this episode, Cindy Esliger discusses negativity bias, the tendency we have to look for what's going wrong when we're in an environment that doesn't affirm or value our contributions. This focus on the negative isn't out of pessimism, but is a survival strategy. However, the more we allow ourselves to focus on the negative, the more it feels like the truth. Cindy examines how this happens and what it takes to change our mindset and challenge the negative patterns. Breaking free of self-limiting narratives is possible, and Cindy explains how it's done.  Negativity is rarely something we consciously choose. It's a survival technique that becomes a default way of thinking over time. The first step to breaking the pattern, therefore, is acknowledging how easy it is to focus on the negative. Cindy addresses how the habit forms and what we unconsciously do to feed it. When we understand how we're responding to negative input or a toxic environment, we can identify where the self-doubt takes root. She presents the idea of shifting the pattern of our input to reframe our mindset. Cindy's advice on breaking the cycle of negativity includes making a choice not to let our challenges be the only story we tell ourselves. By giving ourselves permission to believe that outcomes other than negative ones are possible, we start to retrain our brains to identify opportunity as well as risk. Cindy talks about the pitfalls of internalized comparison and the glorification of suffering for suffering's sake. She breaks down how these add to negative bias and work against our success. Instead, she advises giving ourselves the benefit of the doubt so can alter our own mindset and outlook.  Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Breaking Free from the Negativity LoopAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Deborah, Sophee's mother, "is in her own world and she's happy there and I come in and out of that world and that's ok," continues Payne who's never felt that she's had to live near  to her parents.  Payne is comfortable saying, "I care for them deeply, I just feel that closeness to them is not a priority."  A Florida native, now living in Vancouver, CA,  Sophee is happily ensconced in her full time career, helping other's fulfill their dreams.After six years, getting straight A's and doing all that she was 'supposed to do,'  completing her bachelors degree and getting a Master's Degree in Industrial Design, she realized that she wasn't happy. My guest loved the design work but really missed the one one one interaction with people. After watching her mother struggle in an attempt  to start her own business and fail, Sophee felt so much 'self doubt' that she never thought she'd be capable of  starting her own.  Again, interesting dynamics between the two women often got in the way. Payne feels that her mom likes having people around so they can do things for her that she doesn't necessarily like to do. "She demands a lot from the people closest to her," admits Sophee. "I think of her as a sun, even from a distance I can feel this warmth, she gives direction, but at the same time, the closer you get the more uncomfortably warm you get  and also the more you're kind of forced to evolve around her," reflects Payne.Sophee is comfortable saying what works for her now regarding her relationship with her mom.  It's about "showing my mom compassion, compassion with boundaries." WEBSITE: BEST LIFE COACH COLLECTIVEhttps://bestlifecoachcollective.com/coach/sophee-payne/ WEBSITE:https://www.sopheepayne.com/Hi, I'm sophee.connect with me hereI'm an ICF-accredited, international career coach based in Vancouver, Canada and Seattle who uses positive psychology, ontology, and strength-based analysis to help people identify what they are looking for — and how to find long-term happiness, growth and fulfillment in their professional and personal lives.I have worked with people from Seattle to Shanghai, and my international career counseling practice is multidisciplinary and champions people of all backgrounds. It doesn't matter who you are because if you're willing to do the work, career counseling will give you the career of your dreams.Want to connect? Apply for a complimentary 25-minute intro call! Discover Morehttps://www.instagram.com/sopheepaynecareercoaching/https://www.sopheepayne.com/bloghttps://www.tiktok.com/@purposewithmoney "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out our website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Or Find SHLTMM Website here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother

Want to learn more about macro social work jobs? Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: macroandpaid.comRegister for my upcoming live webinar at: macroandpaid.com----What type of macro social work do you want to do?If you've been telling yourself you want to “do policy” or “get into advocacy” but can't really explain what that means, this video is for you.In this live conversation, I'm breaking down what's actually holding so many social workers back from getting aligned macro social work jobs.And it's not your degree or your experience.It's a lack of career clarity.Here's what I talked about:✔ Why saying “I want a macro social work job” isn't enough.✔ What occupational vagueness is and how it keeps social workers stuck in case management.✔ A real client story: from 20+ years as a school social worker to a macro job in immigrant integration research.✔ The 3 reasons clarity must come before your résumé, cover letter, or job search.✔ How to test your own clarity with one simple (and powerful) exercise.✔ Why spamming job boards is a symptom, not a strategy.Take the first step if you're in a case management job you never meant to stay in and are unsure how to pivot to macro social work.Attend my upcoming live webinar:“How You're Already Qualified to Get a Macro Social Work Job.”I'll teach you the top 5 experiences that qualify you for macro social work roles, even if all you have done is case management.You'll see real job descriptions, learn how macro social work employers talk about the work, and walk away knowing your current experience that qualifies you for the macro jobs you want.The link to register is in the bio @the_mswcoach and macroandpaid.comHappy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW

In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores the power of words and why language is about more than communication. The words we choose shape how we view ourselves and what we believe is possible. By using more empowering words, we can open ourselves to new options and reclaim our sense of agency. Cindy offers insight into how different words impact our mindset and how to go about reframing our thoughts from a more positive perspective. It's not just about the meaning of our words, but the words themselves.  The smallest, seemingly most casual words often carry the most weight. Words like can't, won't, don't, and should. We think they're harmless because we use them out of habit. But Cindy points out how the habits behind their use shape our behavior, confidence and careers over time. She examines how the words subtly mire us in limiting beliefs and suggests ways in which we can examine the circumstances that created the word habits and reframe them into a more positive light. Naming our experiences correctly is an important step towards healing from the limiting words we've been using. Cindy stresses that we don't have to find perfect words, we don't always have to sound polished, we just need to state the truth of our experience. She offers five ways to put this word into action: 1) Replace ‘but' with ‘and', 2) Trade ‘should' for ‘could', 3) Speak in terms of options and opportunities, 4) Notice our language without judgment, and 5) Reframe our past experiences with ‘even though' language. She encourages us to intentionally choose words that build us up, rather than tear us down.  Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Choosing Your Words More CarefullyAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Farrah Laurent. A former emergency room nurse turned entrepreneur and career coach, shares her journey from bedside care to building a six-figure business helping new nurses land high-paying jobs and launch their own ventures. The conversation explores nursing as a lucrative and flexible career path, the importance of mindset, and the power of personal branding.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Farrah Laurent. A former emergency room nurse turned entrepreneur and career coach, shares her journey from bedside care to building a six-figure business helping new nurses land high-paying jobs and launch their own ventures. The conversation explores nursing as a lucrative and flexible career path, the importance of mindset, and the power of personal branding.

Want to learn more about macro social work jobs? Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: https://macroandpaid.com/Register for my upcoming live webinar at: https://macroandpaid.com/-----Is Your Social Work Career What You Expected? #replayI went live to have a much-needed conversation for the social workers who feel like their career isn't what they expected.Here's a quick recap:We talked about career expectation misalignment.What happens when the job you're doing now doesn't reflect the kind of social worker you thought you would become?I broke down three signs that this might be happening in your career:1️⃣ You've had to quiet parts of yourself to stay employed.2️⃣ You didn't expect to feel this disconnected from who you are.3️⃣ You've started to resent the version of yourself that your job requires.This conversation isn't about burnout.It's about realizing that the problem isn't your skills, your degree, or your heart.It's that the job you're in isn't aligned with who you are or why you got into social work in the first place.If any of what I described in this video resonated with you, I want to invite you to my live webinar on August 12.It's called:“How You're Already Qualified to Get a Macro Social Work Job.”I'll be breaking down the top 5 experiences that qualify you for macro work jobs right now.Even if you've only done case management or direct service.And I'll show you real job posts so you can see it in black and white.

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!As summer approaches, it's the perfect time to reflect on our career goals and the boundaries we need to set to achieve them. However, in the fast-paced world of academia, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of work and personal life. Through enlightening observations, Kemi highlights the importance of articulating and maintaining boundaries to protect our time and energy for meaningful work. She also addresses the cultural kryptonite that makes it difficult for many of us to assert our needs and prioritize our passions.  Tune in for insights and strategies to reclaim your time. If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.  REMINDER: Your Unapologetic Career Podcast now releases episode every other week! Can't wait that long? Be sure you are signed up for our newsletter (above) where there are NEW issues every month! 

Want to learn more about macro social work jobs? Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: https://macroandpaid.com/Register for my upcoming live webinar at: https://macroandpaid.com/----"How I Learned That I Had a Scarcity Mindset"In this podcast episode, I'm sharing how I discovered I was operating from a scarcity mindset—even as someone who believed in possibility and had deep faith.I'll walk you through what scarcity mindset actually looked like in my life, how it shaped my decisions around career, money, and relationships, and the moment I finally had language for what I was experiencing.If you've ever stayed in survival mode longer than necessary, felt paralyzed by “what if it doesn't work,” or found yourself surrounded by people who unintentionally reinforce small thinking—this episode is for you.We're talking:• What scarcity mindset looks like beyond money.• Why I stayed in environments that felt familiar but unaligned.• How faith helped me break the cycle.• Signs your decisions may be rooted in fear, not faith.• The role your circles play in your belief system.✨ Need help seeing your social worker career and qualifications differently? Learn more at https://macroandpaid.comHappy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSWscarcity mindset, survival mode, personal growth, faith and mindset, career clarity, self-sabotage, macro social work, how to overcome scarcity mindset, mindset coaching, making bold career decisions, social worker life advice, personal development

What if you could have a world-class career coach in your pocket available 24/7, endlessly patient, and shockingly insightful? In this episode with Dr. Bray, he explores how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity transform how we navigate careers from writing resumes and preparing for interviews to plotting promotions and managing toxic coworkers. Whether you're just starting out, pivoting mid-career, or climbing the executive ladder, this episode shows you how AI can become your smartest (and cheapest) ally. Dr. Bray breaks down 7 powerful ways to use AI for career clarity, job search strategy, salary negotiations, leadership growth, and even workplace dilemmas with real prompts you can try today. Want to stand out in your next job application? Struggling with imposter syndrome or career uncertainty? Need help crafting that perfect LinkedIn summary? Curious how AI can help you grow as a leader? This is your episode. The best part? You don't have to be tech-savvy to start. You just need curiosity and a willingness to try something new. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY "Establishing yourself as a thought leader always makes you appear as a leader. It opens new doors to new opportunities." "If something is on your mind for more than an hour, it's time to take action and fix it."  

What if you could access a personalized career coach anytime—one who remembers your goals, understands your tendencies, and gives you thoughtful, actionable guidance?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Kavita Anand, a product leader at NewtonX, to explore how she built her own AI-based career coach using tools like Claude and ChatGPT—and then taught 30+ women at her company how to do the same. She breaks down the exact system she used: crafting a system prompt, running a kickoff conversation, and curating relevant context to create a truly helpful AI co-pilot.They also explore how to avoid common pitfalls like getting generic advice or triggering confirmation bias, and why voice-based AI interfaces are changing how people reflect and communicate with AI. Whether you're a product leader, an early-career PM, or just AI-curious, this episode will show you how to start designing an AI coach that works the way you want—even if it takes a little tinkering.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Farrah Laurent. A former emergency room nurse turned entrepreneur and career coach, shares her journey from bedside care to building a six-figure business helping new nurses land high-paying jobs and launch their own ventures. The conversation explores nursing as a lucrative and flexible career path, the importance of mindset, and the power of personal branding.

In this episode, Cindy Esliger talks about the invisible load of anxiety, stress, and self-imposed pressure that high-achieving women often carry under their calm and capable exteriors. What the world sees as strength hides exhaustion from trying to stay ahead of anxiety by never sitting still. Cindy breaks down how to recognize when constant busyness is a coping mechanism, how to separate stress from anxiety, and the key to reclaiming control over mind, body, and career. While from the outside we may appear superhuman by being perpetually in motion, that relentless busyness often masks deep-seated anxiety. Our culture has instructed us that the goal is to have it all together, to operate at a high level under pressure. But what about the unseen anxiety that exterior composure hides? Cindy names three steps to breaking the anxiety loop: 1) Get curious about symptoms, 2) Separate sensation from fear, and 3) Practice sitting with discomfort. Feeling stressed or anxious is not a sign we're broken. Discomfort doesn't mean we're failing. Cindy encourages us to get familiar with our body signals in order to remove the fear and take back our power. She teaches us about awareness, how to override our stress responses, and the power of redirecting past or future worry back to the present moment. Cindy explores how we can learn to find moments of true presence and how to show up intentionally so anxiety is not running the show. Her guidance helps to identify anxiety for what it is and demystify it so we can get comfortable in our own skin and embrace stillness.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Recognizing When You're Masking AnxietyAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Welcome back to Designing the Best YOU!  In today's episode you will hear about: How to lead with clarity, not your title How to tell stories and own the room, using a very specific method What your presence SHOULD look like if you want to win …and more! Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you ready to figure out the HIDDEN blocks keeping you STUCK in your career so you can advance and be all you were designed to be? BOOK FREE a CALL: https://calendly.com/vmc-health-career   ***NEWSLETTER Sign-Up: https://www.vennessamcconkey.com/vm-newsletter ***   LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/vennessa-mcconkey YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7uzqjys9TWdsskiAI_0Kw    Discounted nervous system devices to help you manage stress and burnout: Whoop (https://join.whoop.com/73B5B1) - helps optimize your sleep, performance, strain and recovery Apollo (https://share.apolloneuro.com/x/DGTAsx) - wellness device intended to help manage stress, challenging life transitions, and to promote a healthy lifestyle #jobsearch #burnout #burnoutrecovery #careercoach #jobseeker #leadership #careertransition  

Want to learn more about macro social work jobs? Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: https://macroandpaid.com/ Register for my upcoming live webinar at: https://macroandpaid.com/ ---- You don't need another degree. You need to face the fear that's been quietly running the show in your career. In this episode, I'm walking you through 3 signs that fear is stopping you from making the career moves you actually want. Not surface-level fear. I'm talking about the kind that keeps you in case management jobs even when you're ready for more. The kind that makes you: – Talk about making a change, but never take action. – Keep signing up for more degrees, licenses, and certifications, hoping something finally clicks. – Scroll past macro social work job postings that excite you because you assume you're not qualified. You don't want to miss this conversation, especially if you've been feeling stuck and can't figure out why. Listen Now. And then register for my $25 webinar “How You're Already Qualified to Get a Macro Social Work Job” at: https://macroandpaid.com/ Happy macro career planning, Marthea Pitts, MSW

Want to learn more about macro social work jobs? Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: https://macroandpaid.com/Register for my upcoming live webinar at: https://macroandpaid.com/---3 Signs It's Time to Repurpose Your Social Work Experience to Leave Case ManagementIf you've been feeling like case management work no longer fits who you are or how you want to show up in your career, this live is for you.In this video, I'm breaking down three signs it's time to repurpose your social work experience to leave case management. I walk you through how your work and your identity may no longer be aligned, and what that actually means for your next move.I also explain what career repurposing is, why it's necessary, and how it helps you stop repeating the same job under a new title. This is for the social worker who is ready for something different but doesn't know how to name what they're feeling or where to even start.If you've been asking yourself questions like:1. What else can I do outside of case management.2. Why am I constantly frustrated but never say anything out loud.3. Why does the work feel so physically draining even though I care about the population.This is your invitation to think differently about what's next.Ready to figure out what macro social work jobs you are already qualified for.Register now for my live webinar "How You're Already Qualified for Macro Social Work Jobs." The investment is only $25. Go to https://macroandpaid.com/ to secure your spot not!Happy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW

For the past year, Alexandra Samuel has been working with an AI career coach that she says has unlocked new levels of creativity, dreams and career progress. But the model has also taken many hours and a lot of patience to train. The contributing writer joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you need to know before testing out an AI coach.  Further reading:  Meet My Favorite Shopping Companion Ever: AI  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome back to Designing the Best YOU!  In today's episode you will hear about: The most important shift you need to make in your job search How to ditch the volume and focus on value  One of the biggest saboteurs in the job search Tips to keep in the long game …and more! Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you ready to figure out the HIDDEN blocks keeping you STUCK in your career so you can advance and be all you were designed to be? BOOK FREE a CALL: https://calendly.com/vmc-health-career   ***NEWSLETTER Sign-Up: https://www.vennessamcconkey.com/vm-newsletter ***   LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/vennessa-mcconkey YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7uzqjys9TWdsskiAI_0Kw    Discounted nervous system devices to help you manage stress and burnout: Whoop (https://join.whoop.com/73B5B1) - helps optimize your sleep, performance, strain and recovery Apollo (https://share.apolloneuro.com/x/DGTAsx) - wellness device intended to help manage stress, challenging life transitions, and to promote a healthy lifestyle #jobsearch #burnout #burnoutrecovery #careercoach #jobseeker #leadership #careertransition  

I've been thinking a lot about prioritizing lately, mostly because I've been shifting the way I prioritize things in my life the last few months. My priorities desperately needed to change so that work wasn't always #1, and I wasn't always chasing an endless to-do list of busywork.Because “when you prioritize the important over the urgent, you don't just get more done, you get the right things done. And that's the difference between a busy life and a meaningful one.” - Greg McKeown.So today's quickie reveals how to break free from the cult of busyness and master the art of prioritization using productivity minimalism principles inspired by Greg McKeown best-selling book, Essentialism. We dive into why you're focusing on urgent tasks instead of important priorities, along with actionable strategies to create a more meaningful, intentional life. I break down The Law of Inverse Prioritization, which explains why the most important things in life (health, relationships, personal growth) often get neglected while urgent but meaningless tasks consume all of our time and energy.Tune in to hear:Productivity minimalism strategies for focusing on high-impact activitiesThe difference between urgent and importantTime management tricks through intentional prioritizationWork-life balance and escaping the busyness addiction cycleMy priorities in this season of life (Burnout prevention, relationships, writing and health)Time blocking techniques for non-negotiable important activities3 key questions for your prioritization and decision-making frameworkOrganizing your life around purpose and impactResources mentioned:Greg McKeown's Instagram videoGreg's book and academy on EssentialismFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!Looking for ways to diversify your research funding? Check out this week's episode where Kemi discuss how to get creative with non-NIH funding! Tailored especially for women of color in academic medicine and public health, Kemi shares her insights on the structural differences between NIH and other funding entities, emphasizing the need for adaptability in grant writing. Episode Highlights: Structural Differences between NIH vs. Other Funding Sources The Importance of Diversifying Your Funding Portfolio Writing for Non-NIH Applications: Key Strategies The Role of Theoretical Frameworks in Grant Writing Building Your Confidence and Passion for Your Work This episode is not just about securing grants; it's about reclaiming your narrative and empowering yourself to thrive in an evolving academic landscape. Tune in to gain insights that could transform your research career. If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.  REMINDER: Your Unapologetic Career Podcast now releases episode every other week! Can't wait that long? Be sure you are signed up for our newsletter (above) where there are NEW issues every month! 

Your career isn't just a paycheck, it's a reflection of your identity, your values, and your power. In this episode, I'm joined by Certified Career Coach Meghan McCaffery to talk about one of the most pivotal (and paralyzing) questions we can face on our wealth building journies: What do I do when I know this job isn't it, but I don't know what's next? If you've been feeling stuck, misaligned, or quietly spiraling at work, this conversation will help you reconnect to your purpose, your confidence, and your next move. Inside the episode, we cover: The biggest mindset blocks that stop women from making the career transitions they know they need The five stages of career happiness and fulfillment, and how to know which one you're in right now Clear signs it's time to pivot, and how to tell what kind of pivot is right for you What to do when you're unclear on what you're “meant” to be doing next Practical steps to start exiting a draining job today, without blowing up your life Whether the “dream job” even exists and what it really looks like for high-achieving women who want more than just a salary Your work should energize you, not exhaust you. You're allowed to want more and this episode will help you claim it. All of Meghan's information can be found in the shownotes below. Enjoy!   Connect and Work with Meghan: Her Website Listen to her Podcast: Your Career, Your Life Download Her Free Guide: Your First Steps To A New Career Where to Follow Meghan: LinkedIn | Instagram 

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!Join Kemi for this empowering conversation that reminds us that betting on ourselves is not only necessary, but also a powerful step towards achieving our dreams. This information is especially timely as many are feeling the pressure of crumbling systems and the need to reclaim our narratives.  In this episode, Kemi shares her personal struggles and insights on embracing discomfort as a necessary step toward growth including her current challenge of preparing for the release of her upcoming book.  This is your reminder that you are not alone in this process; many are navigating similar challenges. If you're ready to embrace your journey and bet on yourself, this episode is a must-listen. MENTIONED - EP. 51 Holding the Vision

Liz and Sarah talk about one of Liz’s biggest work hurdles — mild face blindness. It can be quite awkward when she doesn’t recognize someone they just had a meeting with! Then they introduce an exciting new segment — Career Lessons With Laverne — in which Career Coach extraordinaire, Laverne McKinnon, shares her insights about career grief, career pivots, and career transitions. Today’s topic? Sprouting versus blossoming. This week’s Hollywood Hack will help you bond with coworkers: Create inside jokes. Finally, Liz recommends The Four Seasons on Netflix. Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It will come right to your inbox! Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! Note: Go to the Happier In Hollywood Facebook Group for Liz and Sarah’s extensive Teens/Tweens Gift Guide. Thanks to listeners for such great ideas! Link below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/903150719832696/permalink/3081705578643855/ LINKS: Happier In Hollywood on Substack: https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search Laverne McKinnon — Moonshot Mentor: https://www.lavernemckinnon.com/ The Four Seasons trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKTwtIL4xykSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.