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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Have you ever wondered if you could become a career coach? I didn't start Classy Career Girl knowing that career coaching would become my career. I was actually trying to figure out my own career when I discovered how much I loved helping other women find work they loved. In this Behind the Business episode, I'm sharing the story of how I became a career coach, how Classy Career Girl grew from my own career journey, and why I believe career coaching is one of the best businesses for women who want meaningful, flexible work. We're talking about: How I accidentally found my way into career coaching The signs you may already have career coaching skills Why your career and life experience matter What career coaches actually help people do Why you don't need to coach clients 40 hours a week How one coaching expertise can create multiple income streams What I would do if I were starting a career coaching business today If people already come to you for help with resumes, interviews, career decisions, job searches or figuring out what's next, there may be a business hiding inside what you already know. And maybe the career you've been looking for is helping someone else find theirs.

Cindy Esliger looks into the gap between who we have become and what we still won't allow ourselves to believe is possible. Many accomplished women in engineering have already exceeded anything their younger selves could have imagined, but continue to play smaller than their capabilities suggest because of learned patterns that prioritize safety over possibility. Cindy explains how these patterns develop, why they persist long after the original threat has passed, and how they quietly limit career opportunities. Rather than chasing more achievements, she encourages us to give ourselves permission to imagine what comes next and to build careers rooted in curiosity instead of fear. Much of what holds us back is not a lack of confidence but a nervous system that learned to stay safe through appeasing others. Cindy introduces the concept of the fawn response and how it can appear in everyday work situations, from staying quiet in meetings to over apologizing, overcommitting, or constantly managing other people's comfort. She explains the difference between perfection and wholeness, encouraging us to stop measuring ourselves against impossible standards and instead embrace growth as an ongoing process. Rather than trying to become a polished, finished version of ourselves, she reminds us that we can be whole while still evolving. Cindy offers practical ways to begin shifting these deeply ingrained patterns: Pause before automatically saying yes to requests, ground ourselves by reconnecting with our senses when our minds start anticipating threats, ask ourselves what we genuinely think and want instead of defaulting to what is expected of us, and follow the threads of curiosity that fascinated us as a child. Treat career growth as an ongoing practice of experimentation rather than something to perfect. Cindy reminds us that by choosing curiosity over control and trusting our own instincts, we become examples of what's possible for anyone who comes after us. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Becoming Whole Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Research shows that 90% of top performers score high in emotional intelligence, a number that stands out even more as AI reshapes how work gets done. As technology takes on more of the tactical workload, the skills that set people and organizations apart are becoming more human, not less. The ability to read a room, stay grounded under pressure, build real trust, navigate difficult conversations, and give honest feedback has become a genuine competitive advantage.In this episode of Bring Out the Talent, we are joined by Coach Monique DeMonaco, an internationally trained, multi-certified Life, Leadership, Executive, and Career Coach with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. As a Change Management Expert and Emotional Intelligence Coach, Monique brings a science-backed, practical approach to self-awareness, resilience, communication, and emotional regulation. Together, we discuss why emotional intelligence is fast becoming leadership's most strategic skill, how it shapes teams and culture in an AI-driven workplace, and what leaders can do to build it in themselves and others.

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In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores the career plot twist and why so many ambitious professionals wait until burnout forces us to make a change instead of recognizing the warning signs early. Drawing on her own experience of reaching a breaking point, she explains how success can quietly become unsustainable through a series of small decisions that add up to an overwhelming burden. Cindy challenges the common beliefs that we need to do what we love, find our purpose through work, or say yes to prove our value. Instead, she encourages us to redefine success on our own terms and recognize that just because we can do something doesn't mean we should. Rather than waiting for circumstances to dictate the next career chapter, Cindy shares five practical suggestions for recognizing and planning a career plot twist before burnout takes over: 1. It's not necessary to have it all figured out before taking the first step, 2. Ask better questions, 3. Ask how much planning is actually enough, 4. Learn to spot the signs that it's time to move on, and 5. Make peace with the road not taken. She explains how setting boundaries became the most transformative tool in her own career, allowing her to regain control without sacrificing success. Cindy also explains that recognizing the need for change is only half the challenge. The other half is effectively negotiating for it. She walks through a three-phase approach of preparation, discovery, and agreement, showing how to advocate for career changes in a way that supports both individual goals and organizational needs. Cindy emphasizes that sustainable success isn't built by creating a bigger bonfire. It comes from building a career that leaves room to thrive rather than burn out. By regularly revisiting boundaries and defining our own ‘enough' point, we can build careers that grow with us rather than consume us. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Choosing Your Plot Twist Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this insightful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Monique DiMonaco, Life, Leadership & Career Coach and Founder of EQ Wize, to explore why emotional intelligence (EQ) is becoming one of the most valuable skills for personal and professional success.Monique shares her inspiring journey, what motivated her to found EQ Wize, and her mission to help young adults and professionals develop the essential human skills needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing world.The conversation explores:Why emotional intelligence is a stronger predictor of success than IQWhether EQ can be learned and developedThe qualities that distinguish emotionally intelligent leadersThe growing mental health challenges facing Gen ZThe impact of social media on resilience and relationshipsThe role of parents in building emotionally resilient childrenHow organizations can foster emotionally intelligent workplace culturesThe human skills that will matter most in the future of work

Send us Fan Mail Did I Waste Three Years? How to Change Career After the Wrong Degree Do you feel trapped in a degree or career that no longer feels right?In this episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, we explore one of the biggest fears students and young professionals face: "Have I wasted three years?" Learn about the sunk cost fallacy, how to know whether it's time to pivot, how to test a new career before making a big decision, and how to have honest conversations with your parents about changing direction. If you're feeling confused about your career, this episode will help you stop living with regret and start making informed decisions with confidence.Time Stamp00:00 Introduction01:57 Mission Statement02:30 Aditya's Story03:32 The Trap Called the Sunk Cost Fallacy05:34 Your Degree is an Option, Not a Life Sentence06:48 Nobody is Coming to Choose Again For You08:41 Test the New Career Before You Announce It09:50 The Once Page Career Pivot Test10:55 Talking to Your Parents Without Creating a War11:48 Thoughtful Conclusion12:56 Life Changing Call to Action

Whether you're looking for your first job, changing careers, transitioning from the military or government to the private sector, or simply trying to stand out in today's competitive job market, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use immediately.Our guest, Nicholette "Nik" Hemingway, is a career coach, interview preparation expert, résumé writer, executive coach, and the owner of Nike H Speaks LLC. A retired military officer with more than 25 years of leadership experience and extensive experience interviewing candidates at the city, county, state, and federal levels, Nik knows exactly what employers are looking for—and the mistakes that keep qualified candidates from getting hired. She is also the author of 5 Secrets to Nail That Job! and has helped countless professionals gain the confidence and skills to land their next opportunity.In this episode, we discuss:The single most important thing every job seeker should be doing todayThe transferable skills employers value mostHow to build meaningful professional relationships that open doorsSuccessfully transitioning from government or military service to the private sectorThe unique challenges facing older job seekers—and strategies to overcome themTwo powerful insights from Nik's book, 5 Secrets to Nail That Job!Connect with Nik:Website: www.nikehspeaks.comAuthor Page: www.amazon.com/author/nhemingwayLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicholettehEmail: info@nikehspeaks.comSend us Fan Mail

Isabel Thomson-Officer didn't follow a carefully mapped-out career plan. She built her career by creating opportunities that didn't exist, asking for chances others wouldn't, and backing herself long before she felt completely ready.What stands out throughout this conversation isn't just the career moves, it's the mindset behind them. Isabel talks honestly about persistence, taking calculated risks, hearing "no" more times than she'd like, and why some of the biggest opportunities in her career only happened because she was willing to ask.In this episode, we discuss: Creating opportunities instead of waiting for the perfect role  How Isabel built her first PR role while still studying  Taking the leap to New York and what hustle culture really teaches you  Building a career in marketing and communications across multiple industries  Why persistence matters more than having the perfect plan  Networking in Melbourne and building genuine professional relationships  Practical advice for reaching out to people and creating your own opportunities  Mentoring, giving back and growing your professional network  Why vulnerability has become one of Isabel's greatest leadership strengths  The importance of backing yourself before you feel completely ready Whether you're just starting out, considering a career move, or looking for a fresh perspective on leadership and career growth, Isabel's story is a reminder that careers are rarely linear and that some of the biggest opportunities begin with simply asking.To connect with Isabel:linkedin.com/in/isabel-thomson-officerCan you also find episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrahamCareerCoach/videosYour host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with: 

Episode Notes On this episode of Talent Experience Live, we explore two new Phenom AI agents for the employee experience: Career Coach and Profile Builder. Most people build their profile once at onboarding, then let it go stale because they think in experiences, not structured skills. These agents close that gap. Employees describe their work in plain language, and the AI extracts the right skills and proficiencies for talent management. We show what this means for career pathing and skills strategy, plus a live look at both agents in action.

Cindy Esliger examines what happens when we have a bigger vision for our career than our current work environment supports. Bold ideas can disappear into the ether when colleagues are more comfortable following the agenda, protecting the status quo, or doing things the same way they've always been done. Wanting to think outside the box is not a flaw, and Cindy points out that dreaming bigger is a practice, especially when fear, limited thinking, and workplace pressure make safety feel more responsible than possibility. Cindy identifies three fears that often shape career decisions: 1. Fear of failure, 2. Fear of rejection, and 3. Fear of instability. These fears are real, but they're data instead of instructions to stop. Cindy contrasts safety-driven decisions, which ask what will keep us comfortable, with aligned decisions, which ask what we need to do the work we actually came to do. She encourages us to consult our future selves by asking three questions: 1. Who have we become?, 2. What did we have to let go of to get here, and 3. What is the one thing we would tell ourselves today that would save us two years of hesitation? Cindy also challenges us to get honest about what we truly want, without requiring a business case or immediate proof that it's possible. When the answer feels buried, she offers four questions to help us uncover it: 1. If we already knew the answer, what would it be? 2. In a perfect world with no constraints on possibility, what would we want? 3. What is the thing we've always wanted but never said out loud, and 4. If nobody in our lives had an opinion about it, what would we do? Specific wants create something to plan around. The goal isn't to wait for permission from small thinkers, but to deliberately seek out generous and curious people who are willing to think bigger, explore possibilities, and support meaningful career growth. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Dreaming Bigger Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While presenting at TED Democracy last month, Katie Paris met a fellow presenter named Danielle Roberts. Danielle calls herself an "anti-career coach" and is all about dealing with burnout, finding a better balance, and how to follow our passion. Katie had such great conversations with her at TED that we knew we needed to bring Danielle to the pod to share those conversations with our community.And Danielle didn't disappoint! She gave some valuable advice about how we can feel more fulfilled in our work and tools to re-evaluate whether we should be doing another kind of work entirely! And her advice isn't limited to traditional jobs with a 40-hour workweek -- it can apply to parenting, volunteering, relationships, or anything else in our life that we care about deeply but can burn us out.Danielle was an amazing balance point between our resident workaholic Katie and our self-care advocate LaFonda. Whether you work full-time, you're retired, your activism is your work, your family is your work, or anything in between, there's something for everyone to learn from Danielle's wisdom.For a transcript of this episode, please email comms@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSAFacebook: @RedWineBlueUSAYouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it." — Henry David ThoreauHave you ever tied your self-worth to your career success? In our fast-paced world, it's one of the most dangerous traps there is...Brooke Taylor built her career in the high-pressure hallways of Silicon Valley. Yet, despite the external validation, Brooke found herself trapped in a cycle of "manic ambition" and severe burnout. It was a profound personal crisis that forced her to dismantle her own definition of achievement. Today, Brooke is the secret weapon for elite executive women at the world's most influential organizations, including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and Uber. Her new book Healing the Success Wound has just been released. In this episode:• How to build a world-class career without destroying your life in the process.• Where your Success Wound comes from—and the exact process to heal it.• Why high achievers mistake success for self-worth.• How to maintain a high-performing career without turning your home life into a second job.Let's WIN THE DAY with Brooke Taylor!_

Send us Fan MailJerome Imhoff is a Career Coach, Life Coach, and Professional Résumé Writer with nearly 20 years of experience in Employment Services.  He made his foray into the industry as a career counselor and job developer at an adult vocational school, then spent 5 years as a recruiter for a national staffing firm before starting his private coaching and résumé writing practice and joining Randstad RiseSmart as a career coach. Jerome is a volunteer panelist and presenter for the San Francisco Job Forum, sponsored by LinkedIn.He has personally written 3500+ résumés, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, and professional biographies. In 2017, he was hired by LinkedIn to review the profiles of premium members against best practices.  As a career coach, Jerome helps job seekers and career changers (at all levels  of employment and across all industries) to assess their career goals and acquire a strategic edge to navigate an ever-changing and highly competitive job market. He has coached numerous clients to successful employment with such companies as Google, Facebook, Apple, LinkedIn, Kaiser Permanente, The Nation magazine, Microsoft, GE Digital, Intel Corporation, and other high-profile companies. Jerome is a Certified Human Resources Professional (PHR), a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, and a certified ARTbundance Life Coach and Practitioner. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education (BSED) with majors in English and music as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Education (MAED) with an emphasis on Language ArtsHe's also the co-host of the podcast UpLevel Your Career with Judson & Jerome and the host of the podcast Manifesting Brilliance: Living Your Authentic Life. He is the author of A Place in the Choir: Reclaiming My Relationship with God as a Queer Man. Jerome lives in Palm Springs, CA where he loves spending time with his husband and their two dogs, Lily and Rocco. In his free time, he enjoys playing the piano, reading, exploring art galleries, attending concerts/theater, and binge-watching Netflix. He was once described by a dear friend as a hummingbird on caffeine. This description captures the optimism, wonder, and whimsy with which he navigates his world. A spiritual life coach and illumination guide, Jerome is a certified meditation teacher and transformational leader, a certified NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner, a certified ARTbundance Coach and Practitioner, and a certified career coach. He has been a dedicated student and teacher of A Course in Miracles for more than three decades. His work focuses on leading others to embrace their connection to the Divine. Contact Jerome via email: manifestingbrilliance@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/manifestyourbrilliancePhoto credit: Anthony Duran

Cindy Esliger explores why accountability has earned such a negative reputation and reframes it as one of the most empowering tools we can develop in our careers. Rather than treating accountability as punishment or as another way to criticize ourselves, she explains how it shifts our focus away from waiting for recognition and toward building confidence and control. In workplaces where expectations are often unclear and recognition is inconsistent, accountability becomes a way to reclaim personal power rather than relying on external validation. Cindy explains that many of us associate accountability with being harder on ourselves, admitting failure, or trying to earn recognition in systems that may never reward our efforts fairly. She distinguishes accountability from punishment by showing that accountability is forward-looking and rooted in growth, while punishment keeps us trapped in shame and self-criticism. She also explores how accountability applies not only to ourselves but also to creating clarity with others by setting expectations, documenting agreements, and encouraging follow-through. Cindy highlights how developing internal standards strengthens self-worth, improves decision-making, and helps us identify when to advocate for ourselves or move on from environments that no longer serve us. Cindy identifies five workplace warning signs that make healthy accountability difficult: 1. Vague expectations without clear deliverables, 2. Lack of consequences when others don't deliver, 3. Credit stealing goes unnoticed, 4. Shifting goalposts, and 5. Isolation when we are the only woman or one of very few. She also shares five practical strategies for building accountability in an empowering way: 1. Control the controllables, 2. Take care of our foundation, 3. Make small controllable changes, 4. Create rituals and routines, and 5. Encourage accountability in others. Accountability is not about working harder for someone else's approval. It is about building the confidence, evidence, and self-trust to create the career you truly want. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Reclaiming Your Power Through Accountability Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailAre you feeling exhausted even after taking breaks? It may not be laziness—it could be burnout.In this episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow – WithYou Conversations, we uncover the hidden signs of burnout that many students, career aspirants, and young professionals ignore. Discover the difference between stress and burnout, the impact of hustle culture, family expectations, social media pressure, and practical strategies to recover before it affects your health and career. If you've been feeling emotionally drained, unmotivated, or constantly overwhelmed, this conversation may help you understand what your mind has been trying to tell you.Timestamp00:00 Introduction02:50 Mission Statement03:59 What is  Burnout - What WHO says06:04 Hidden Signs of Burnout08:59 Cultural Pressure and Expectations12:25 Work Life Imbalance and Hustle Culture15:15 Mental Health Stigma18:03 Practical Recovery Strategies21:28 Thoughtful Conclusions22:25 Life Changing Call to Action

Cindy Esliger looks into why being the most reliable, hardest-working person in the room can quietly become one of the biggest obstacles to career success. While overfunctioning often earns praise and makes us feel indispensable, it also keeps us trapped in tactical work and limits opportunities to develop the strategic thinking and leadership skills needed for career advancement. Cindy examines why the cycle of constantly fixing problems is so appealing, why it's especially common for women in technical fields, and how tying self-worth to productivity creates an exhausting pattern that ultimately leads to burnout and career stagnation. Cindy explains how overfunctioning becomes self-reinforcing through perfectionism, expectation escalation, and the belief that constantly saying yes is what makes someone valuable. She outlines three major consequences of staying trapped in this pattern: 1. Burnout, 2. Career stagnation, and 3. Erosion of confidence. She also challenges several limiting beliefs, including the idea that boundaries are a sign of weakness, that being the gold-star employee leads to leadership, and that burnout is always a personal failure rather than a signal that something needs to change. Rather than focusing on what can't be controlled, Cindy shares five practical strategies for starting small in breaking free from the overfunctioning trap: 1. Single-tasking as opposed to multitasking, 2. Set small boundaries when saying no, 3. Dedicate one hour per week to mental well-being and career reflection, 4. Create a system to manage workload that isn't simply keeping everything in our heads, and 5. Audit internal standards regularly. By stepping away from playing the role of everyone else's safety net, we create space to lead more strategically, build genuine confidence, and pursue careers that are both successful and sustainable. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Breaking Free from the Overfunctioning Trap Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do we make ourselves indispensable in a workforce where we're constantly being replaced? Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  In this uncertain job market, the things that make you uniquely you — like your ideas, communication skills and emotional intelligence — are becoming increasingly important for career success. So we're throwing it back to this helpful advice from Emily The Recruiter on how to incorporate AI into your job to stand out, and the soft skills that will make you irreplaceable in the current market. Plus, Emily myth-busts how much of our authentic self we should actually bring to work.  Emily Durham—aka Emily the Recruiter—is a career coach, content creator, and host of the Clock In Podcast. With millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Emily is known for her no-BS advice on how to land your dream job and deal with workplace dynamics like a boss.xn Listen to the full episode with Emily The Recruiter here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. Check out our first episode with Emily here. Follow Emily on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Send us Fan MailWhat if your career was built around precision, craftsmanship, and the science of time itself?In this episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, discover the fascinating world of Horology—the art and science of designing, repairing, restoring, and understanding watches and clocks. Learn about the scope of a Horologist career in India and abroad, salary potential, required skills, global watchmaking schools, and opportunities in luxury watch brands, restoration, servicing, and heritage conservation.If you love mechanics, design, detail, and hands-on craftsmanship, this unique career path could be worth exploring.Timestamp0:00 - Who is a Horologist?2:52 - Scope in India4:14 - Opportunities Abroad5:21 - Nature of Work7:30 - Educational Qualifications Needed8:54 - Top Universities Across the World10:20 - Skills Needed11:34 - Salary in India and Abroad13:23 - Conclusion14:30 - Call to Action

"I'm the person that calls that number and just pushes zero until a human picks up. I need a Thomas." Brandy Hawkins Boies said it, and it's the truest thing about community college enrollment in 2026. On this Laurel Ridge Community College edition of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomes back Director of Communications and Outreach Brandy Hawkins Boies, joined by Thomas Monk — Outreach Specialist and Career Coach at Laurel Ridge's Middletown campus, and the actual first human anyone new to Laurel Ridge is likely to meet. Thomas walks through what an outreach specialist actually does — 25+ conversations a week with prospective students of every age (from high schoolers exploring dual enrollment to 50-somethings quietly wondering if it's too late to change careers), a philosophy of "half the hurdle is just getting started," and a way of thinking about the college journey as a baton pass across five different departments that the student experiences as one hour of their time. He explains the biggest questions he gets ("How do I get started?" and "Can I afford this?"), the guaranteed-admission agreements with 37 Virginia colleges and universities, why he starts by asking students what they DON'T want to do, and why he loves being the objective third party in what's often a very personal decision. Plus: the upcoming Laurel Ridge Open House on July 23rd (virtual at noon, in-person at 5 PM), why AI and machine learning is now a real Laurel Ridge program, and Janet's ongoing internal dialogue about what she should go back to school for — with special thanks to her best friend Mary, whose incoming text after this episode is a foregone conclusion. WHERE TO START AT LAUREL RIDGE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS (any age, any goal) • Ask a question — laurelridge.edu/visit → the top box lets you submit ANY question (dual enrollment, career change, program interest, "I don't even know where to start"). Thomas or a team member replies within 48 hours. • Schedule a meeting — second box on the same page. Book a 30-minute session with Thomas or the outreach team, virtually or in person. • Book a campus tour — outside of events, at your convenience. • Come to an open house — customized, semi-structured, room-based Q&A. WHAT THE OUTREACH TEAM CAN HELP WITH • Application and getting started • Financial aid, scholarships, and G3 funding • Academic advisor matching • Transfer credits from previous colleges or universities • Life-experience credit • Program exploration (academic + workforce solutions + certifications) • Corporate and continuing education • Custom in-person or virtual visits with your group or organization UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE — JULY 23, 2026 Two-session format (attend one or both): • 12:00–1:00 PM — Virtual session (great for a lunch break) • 5:00 PM — In-person session at the Middletown campus Both sessions include a program overview, application help, tour options, and access to specific department representatives. Register at laurelridge.edu/openhouse. THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. Connect with us: Facebook — facebook.com/ValleyTodayFanPage Instagram — instagram.com/thevalleytoday

Cindy Esliger explores the real cost of losing belief in ourselves and how self-doubt quietly limits career growth, especially for women in STEM and other male-dominated workplaces. Staying silent, downplaying achievements, and waiting for permission can feel like the safer path, but those choices create invisibility over time and prevent us from pursuing opportunities we've already earned. Cindy explains why self-confidence is not a fluffy concept but a critical skill for building a successful career. Drawing on the unique challenges women face in technical fields, Cindy explains how repeated microaggressions, vague feedback, and being overlooked can slowly erode confidence. She highlights six warning signs that lack of self-belief is costing us: 1. Asking permission instead of taking initiative, 2. Working harder and later than everyone else to prove worth, 3. Attributing success to luck, timing, or other people while owning every failure, 4. Staying quiet in meetings or minimizing ideas with apologies, 5. Declining opportunities because of feeling underqualified, and 6. Apologizing excessively even when nothing is wrong. She also challenges common beliefs that keep us stuck and explains the difference between confidence built on external evidence and self-confidence that comes from trusting ourselves. Cindy closes with four practical strategies to strengthen self-confidence from the inside out: 1. Understand the difference between confidence and self-confidence, 2. Use our voices effectively and powerfully, 3. Stop relying on other people's belief in us, and 4. Manage our thoughts deliberately. Believing in ourselves is not about arrogance. It's about trusting that we can handle whatever happens, continuing to take action despite uncertainty, and creating the career and life we truly want. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Reclaiming Your Self-Confidence Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if changing careers didn't have to feel like jumping off a cliff while risking that sweet comfort you already enjoy? In this episode, career coach Kate Richardson shares a practical roadmap for making a career change with less fear and more confidence. From working out whether your new passion could actually become a viable career, to navigating a change when you're already running on empty, Kate shares the questions, frameworks and small experiments that can help you move forward without risking everything. Career Coach recommendation: Kate RichardsonMore on this topic from one of our eps in last season...5 Steps To Make A Career Pivot That Actually Works Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem. If you want to build skills fast check out LearnaSign up to the BIZ newsletter hereTHE END BITSSupport independent women's media.Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Courtney Ammenhauser SENIOR PRODUCER: Thom LionVIDEO PRODUCER: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan Mail Study Abroad Without IELTS: Low-Cost Universities That May Accept MOI Can you study abroad without IELTS?The answer is: Yes, in some cases.In this episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, we explore how certain universities may accept a Medium of Instruction (MOI) Certificate instead of IELTS or TOEFL, helping students pursue their study abroad dreams through alternative pathways. Learn about low-cost study destinations, the role of MOI, important country-specific considerations, visa realities, and the smart research strategy every student should follow before applying.If IELTS has been holding back your study abroad plans, this episode will help you separate facts from myths and make informed decisions.Timestamp:0:00 Introduction2:09 No IELTS means No Study Abroad is a myth3:59 Medium of Instruction certificate (MOI)5:40 Countries student most care about ceremony - Germany6:52 Malaysia7:37 Italy and parts of Europe8:26 France9:13 Norway9:53 Next big route to study abroad10:46 Action Plan (5 Steps)13:38 Message to the students14:44 Emotional truth about the students15:39 Call to Action

What happens when divorce, caregiving responsibilities, or a major life change forces you to rethink your career? How do you move forward when you're not even sure where to start? In this episode of Divorce Confidential, Michelle Dellino and Amy Alpeza sit down with Aubrie De Clerck, Career Coach and Founder of Coaching for Clarity, to explore how career transitions often intersect with divorce, identity shifts, caregiving responsibilities, and life's biggest periods of uncertainty. Drawing on more than 17 years of experience, Aubrie shares practical guidance for finding clarity, rebuilding confidence, and creating momentum when the path forward isn't yet clear. We discuss:

Send us Fan MailWhat if your job was to identify financial dangers before they become costly mistakes?In this episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, we explore the exciting and future-ready career of a Financial Risk Analyst—a professional who helps banks, financial institutions, fintech companies, insurers, and corporations measure, manage, and reduce financial risk. Discover the scope of Financial Risk Analyst careers in India and abroad, salary potential, required skills, educational pathways, the importance of FRM certification, and the top colleges that can help you enter this high-value profession.If you enjoy finance, economics, analytics, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, this could be one of the smartest career options for your future.Timestamp0:00 - Who is a Financial Risk Analyst?3:00 - Scope in India5:32 - Opportunities Abroad6:41 - Nature of Work9:48 - Educational Qualifications Needed11:34 - Top Universities in India and Across the World13:27 - Skills Needed15:08 - Salary in India and Abroad16:55 - Conclusion18:!9 - Call to Action

In this episode of Stop Sabotaging Your Success, Cindy Esliger dives into why building professional relationships can feel uncomfortable, especially for women working in engineering, STEM, and other male-dominated environments. While technical competence matters, Cindy explains that career growth is also shaped by the informal networks we build through interaction. She discusses keeping everyone at arm's length to protect professional credibility and becoming the person everyone relies on emotionally, showing how both extremes can limit career opportunities, making a case for true connection. Cindy shares six common pitfalls that quietly undermine our success: 1. confusing boundaries with walls, 2. becoming everyone's person without receiving support in return, 3. dismissing connection as frivolous or unproductive, 4. showing up as all business and wondering why people think we're cold, 5. Letting fear of seeming weak prevent us from being human, and 6. assuming others will not reciprocate our first offer of connection. She also reframes three limiting beliefs that keep many professionals isolated. Strength is not handling everything alone. Workplaces are not always unsafe for authentic connection. Enduring is not the same as thriving. Cindy then shares practical strategies for building stronger relationships. Cindy emphasizes that engaging with colleagues is not a distraction from the work. It's part of the work. Strong professional relationships improve team dynamics, encourage innovation, create opportunities, and provide the reciprocal support needed to prevent burnout. She challenges listeners to begin with one simple action by asking a colleague a genuine question before their next meeting and listening with curiosity. Building meaningful professional relationships is a skill that grows with practice, and taking the first step can transform both career success and everyday work life. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Building Professional Connections Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt lonely even when you're surrounded by friends?In this heartfelt episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow – WithYou Conversations, we explore a hidden struggle faced by many students: feeling disconnected despite having friends, group chats, and an active social life. Discover why loneliness is not always the absence of people, but often the absence of deeper emotional connection. Learn how comparison, social media, surface-level friendships, and the pressure to always appear "okay" can leave students feeling unseen and misunderstood.If you've ever felt alone in a crowded room, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Stop Sabotaging Your Success, Cindy Esliger explores a difficult truth about career growth: not everyone in a professional circle is invested in seeing someone succeed. She explains how women in engineering and other male-dominated workplaces can mistake politeness for genuine support, especially when supportive relationships feel scarce. Cindy challenges us to stop assuming that proximity equals loyalty and instead become intentional about who we trust, who we seek advice from, and who we allow to influence important career decisions. Cindy outlines how to see five warning signs that someone may not be the ally they appear to be: 1. Watch how people react to our wins, 2. Notice who only reaches out when they need something, 3. Pay attention to chronic interrupters and dismissals, 4. Watch what people do when we show vulnerability, and 5. Watch for the people who introduce us as one of the boys, not as unique. She also challenges several flawed beliefs that keep us stuck in unhelpful relationships, including the idea that any mentor is better than no mentor, that networking means being nice to everyone, and that toxic relationships should be maintained because they might be useful someday.  To build a stronger support system, Cindy encourages us to create a career board of directors intentionally made up of five key roles: 1. Cheerleaders, 2. Allies, 3. Mentors, 4. Advocates, and 5. Supporters. She also shares six practical strategies for evaluating current relationships, creating distance from energy-draining connections, building honest feedback loops, and ensuring a support network evolves alongside career goals. Her message is clear: a carefully curated inner circle is not just a nice-to-have. It can become a powerful competitive advantage. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Auditing Your Career Circle Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kate Crane is a former tech executive turned career coach and founder of Direction Over Perfection.With creative roots grounded in art history, Kate blends storytelling, intentionality, and career development to help young adults design careers that are uniquely their own. She approaches career development as a creative act rather than a checklist.Before launching Direction Over Perfection, Kate helped scale a business to more than $500M at DoorDash and served as VP at multiple high-growth companies. Today, she works with young professionals to build careers with confidence, clarity, and purpose.LinksWebsite: Direction Over PerfectionInstagram: @directionoverperfectionSupport the showIf you would like to get involved with The Wider Lens, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

In this episode of Stop Sabotaging Your Success, Cindy Esliger dives into an uncomfortable workplace reality: some people genuinely want to see us succeed, while others see us as a convenient stepping stone for their own advancement. She explains how many of us, especially women in male-dominated environments, are conditioned to be helpful and accommodating without questioning whether those relationships are reciprocal. Cindy discusses how misplaced loyalty, people-pleasing, and a lack of discernment lead us to invest valuable time and energy in relationships that drain our resources while advancing someone else's agenda. Cindy examines four limiting beliefs that keep us trapped in unhealthy workplace dynamics: 1. We should help everyone who asks because it's the right thing to do. 2. If we're too cautious about who we trust, we'll seem paranoid or difficult. 3. We need to prove our worth by being selfless and accommodating. 4. Everyone is watching and judging us, so we can't afford to be selective. She also shares six warning signs that someone may see us as a pawn rather than a valued colleague, including one-sided reciprocity, private support without public backing, credit and recognition issues, emotional manipulation, energy draining interactions, and gaslighting disguised as support. To help us build healthier professional relationships, Cindy outlines five overlooked insights. She encourages perspective taking, understanding the difference between commitment and compliance, paying attention to specific recognition, remembering that most people are focused on themselves, and recognizing that people get more of what they tolerate. She then details six practical strategies that help us focus on what we can control: 1. Develop a boundary script arsenal, 2. Address issues early, 3. Shift our self-talk, 4. Anticipate the testing of our boundaries, 5. Move beyond our fear of judgment, and 6. Follow through. Cindy challenges us to conduct an energy audit of our workplace relationships and invest intentionally in people who genuinely support our growth and long-term success. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Building Your Real Support System At Work Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stuck on the “wrong mountain” in your legal career but unsure what to do next? In this episode, career coach and former lawyer Sherry Mason breaks down how ambitious attorneys can separate prestige from true fulfillment, avoid burnout, and plan a smart, strategic exit instead of a panic-fueled leap. In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Sherry Mason discuss: Ambition vs. prestige in legal careers Skills, situation, and identity as sources of dissatisfaction Burnout, autonomy, and control for lawyers How spending 20% of your time on aligned work drastically reduces burnout A five-step framework for planning a career transition   Key Takeaways: Many high-achieving lawyers climb career “mountains” chosen for them by others, only to realize later that prestige alone doesn't guarantee a fulfilling life. Career dissatisfaction typically stems from one of three areas (skills, situation, or identity) and it's critical to understand which one is actually driving your unhappiness before you make a big move. Burnout often reflects a loss of autonomy and misalignment between daily work and personal values, not just long hours or compensation.  Research suggests that if just 20% of your time is spent on the work that most lights you up, your risk of burnout can drop dramatically, even if the other 80% is less enjoyable. A thoughtful, stepwise approach of clarifying your criteria, forming hypotheses, testing them through conversations, reaching the right decision-makers, and weighing trade-offs can turn a vague urge to quit into a strategic, lower-risk transition.   "You can do anything, but you can't do everything, and a lot of times we work on climbing to the top of a mountain, and sometimes it is a mountain that someone else has told us would be the right mountain for us to climb. " — Sherry Mason Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again. Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers. Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/ Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/ Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/ About Sherry Mason: Sherry Mason is the founder and principal coach at Daymark Career Coaching, where she has been advising and guiding professionals through career transitions since 2005. Grounded in an 18-year background in higher education, her experience includes serving as the former Dean of Students at the University of Maine School of Law, as well as a decade working as a Career Coach and Pre-Law Advisor at Bowdoin College and Tufts University. She holds a B.A. in Geology and Geophysics from Yale University and a J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law, where she graduated first in her class. Sherry brings a deeply multi-disciplinary approach to her practice, holding credentials as an Accredited Financial Counselor alongside specialized training in navigating transitions, public speaking, racial equity, and intergroup dialogue facilitation. Connect with Sherry Mason:   Website: https://daymarkcareers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryfm/ Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Send us Fan MailConfidence, Communication & Career Growth: Lessons from Riddhi PobaraWhy do so many talented, intelligent, and hardworking people still struggle with confidence?Why do capable students and professionals hesitate to speak up, doubt themselves, and feel lost despite having all the qualifications?In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, I sit down with Riddhi Pobara, Founder of Vision Voyage, Corporate Trainer, Confidence & Career Coach, to explore the real foundations of success in today's competitive world. Through her work, Riddhi has impacted over 5,000 individuals, mentored hundreds of professionals, and helped people build stronger confidence, communication skills, leadership presence, self-awareness, and career clarity.This conversation goes beyond careers.It dives into: 

In this episode of Stop Sabotaging Your Success, Cindy Esliger explores why so many professionals achieve a goal only to immediately move the goalposts and focus on what is still not enough. She explains how productivity can become a form of self-soothing, especially in environments where recognition is scarce and we feel we need to constantly prove our value. Cindy examines the connection between achievement and self-worth, and why relying on external validation creates a cycle where success never feels satisfying. We need to learn to distinguish between productive discomfort and true misalignment. Productive discomfort signals growth and expansion into new territory, while misalignment feels like climbing a ladder that's leaning against the wrong wall. Cindy challenges us to evaluate whether we're pursuing goals that genuinely reflect our values or are simply chasing recognition that may never arrive. She also outlines five beliefs that keep us trapped in moving our own goalposts: 1. If we keep proving ourselves, we'll finally be recognized, 2. Slowing down or setting boundaries will make us seem uncommitted, 3. We can't afford to make mistakes or show vulnerability, 4. We need to do it all to prove we can handle it, and 5. Changing direction means we failed. Cindy outlines six workplace red flags that can normalize this pattern and seven practical strategies to regain control: 1. Design our own scorecard, 2. Distinguish between productive and performative work, 3. Set boundaries as strategic  career moves, 4. Channel anxiety into action, not affirmation, 5. Build selective vulnerability, 6. Create decision criteria for our career ladder before we pursue a new goal, and 7. Practice less control. Cindy's message is that success should be measured by alignment with personal values, not by endlessly chasing validation. Sometimes the bravest career move is recognizing that a path no longer fits and giving ourselves permission to choose a different one.   Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Recognizing When You're Moving Your Own Goalposts Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meaghan Latella got laid off twice before 30 — first from ESPN, then from a startup mid-pandemic — and landed her next job in 10 days the second time around. Not because the market got easier. Because her mindset did. Meaghan is a career coach, founder of Tide Shift Coaching, and one of Krysta's college friends turned first-ever Spread client. This episode covers layoffs, the consultant's mentality that changes everything in interviews, and what it looks like to build a coaching business from the ground up — with the receipts to prove it. In this episode we dive into:• Why doing nothing is the smartest first move after a layoff• The LinkedIn post Meaghan almost didn't write that led to a job offer in 10 days• How scarcity vs. abundance mindset determines who finds you — in a job search and in business• What founder-led marketing looks like when it actually works (hint: this episode is a live example)The Layoff Playbook Nobody Teaches You• Getting laid off from ESPN at 22 with no frame of reference for what a layoff even means — and the panic spiral that follows• Why fear-based job searching (applying to everything, interviewing for roles you don't want) is why the first search took four months• The mindset shift that separates a 4-month search from a 10-day one: knowing the layoff isn't about you before you open the laptop• The 72-hour rule — process before you reach out, because desperation has an energy and it shows up in everythingThe Consultant's Mentality• Why Meaghan skipped applications entirely in 2020 and wrote a LinkedIn post instead — and what happened in the first three hours• The interview reframe: you're not there to convince them you deserve the job, you're there to show them how you'd solve their problem• The dating parallel — auditioning for the role repels the very thing you're after• Standards, opinions, and the "freedom number": the traits that signal to the right people that you're worth betting onWhen the Business Finally Clicks• What it looks like when three years of content, clarity work, and offer iteration compound into a best month ever — without feeling like you tried that hard• How Krysta and Meaghan overhauled Tide Shift's offer from short retainers to a 10-week intensive with a Slack community — and why the clarity session is now the non-negotiable gateway• Three new clients in one week from a Facebook comment, a LinkedIn post, and a referral chain — what that proves about consistency over conversion tactics• The permission slip: your ideal client is allowed to evolve, your offer is allowed to change, and your revenue goal doesn't have to match someone else's definition of successThis conversation is proof that the relationships you build in college, the layoffs you survive, and the posts you almost don't publish are all quietly working for you — even when you can't see it yet. Whether you're staring down a layoff, stuck in a job that isn't it, or building a business that hasn't fully clicked, this episode will reframe the setback and show you what the next move looks like.For more on entrepreneurship mindset and career clarity, check out Krysta's most recent solo episode, "The One Thing You Keep Leaving Off Your Schedule."Follow Krysta:⁠@thekrystahuber⁠⁠@thefitnessfyx⁠⁠⁠@thespreadmktg ⁠Connect with Meaghan:LinkedIn: Meaghan Latella — her most active platformInstagram: @tideshift_coaching for career pivot content and coaching info

Cindy Esliger addresses the uncomfortable truth that technical competence is really only the price of admission in today's workplace, not advancement, especially for women navigating male-dominated industries. We tend to believe that keeping our heads down and producing excellent work will naturally lead to advancement, but Cindy explains why career growth depends just as much on communication, relationship building, emotional intelligence, and political savvy. She discusses the double bind women face when developing these skills and why waiting for technical excellence alone to be recognized can quietly stall a career. As organizations evolve faster than ever, technical expertise without strong people skills can leave us stuck in individual contributor roles while others move into leadership. Cindy breaks down four common problems women often face in this environment: 1. The invisibility trap, 2. The likability penalty, 3. The catch-up cycle, and 4. The promotion pitfall. She also highlights six warning signs that career growth may be blocked, including avoiding office politics, staying too long in the same role, and struggling to communicate accomplishments in business terms instead of technical details. Cindy shares six practical strategies that focus on what we can control: 1. Start future-proofing your career now, 2. Be intentional about projecting both confidence and competence, 3. Develop soft skills with the same rigor as technical skills, 4. Think globally and stay ahead of change, 5. Prepare for transition before a promotion happens, and 6. Take inventory regularly and stay proactive about development. The workplace increasingly rewards people who can combine technical expertise with interpersonal skills. Cindy reminds us that these skills can be learned and that developing them creates more options and long-term career resilience.  Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Future-Proofing Your Career Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cindy Esliger explores why personal and professional growth often feels threatening. This feeling can be compounded for women working in environments where they already feel constant pressure to prove themselves. Admitting that we are improving can feel risky because it means acknowledging that we didn't always have all the answers. Cindy explains how many of us were conditioned through school and early experiences to avoid failure at all costs, even though career success and innovation require experimentation and mistakes. She discusses the hidden pressures women face while trying to grow, including perfectionism, double standards, and the emotional labor of constantly managing how they are perceived. Cindy outlines four common pitfalls women encounter when they begin owning their growth: 1. The double bind, 2. The perfectionism trap, 3. The language audit problem, and 4. Invisible labor. She also shares six warning signs to watch for in professional environments: 1. Growth being framed as ‘catching up', 2. Moving goalposts, 3. Isolation, 4. The humble trap, 5. Comparison culture, and 6. Shame-fuelled perfectionism and fear of failure. Cindy reframes the beliefs that keep people stuck, challenging the idea that failure proves incompetence. Instead, she explains that growth comes from learning to cope with frustration, confusion, disappointment, and even humiliation without giving up. To help make growth more manageable, Cindy shares five practical strategies: 1. Create a proof of progress file, 2. Do a language audit, 3. Use the cope and adjust framework, 4. Embrace strategic failure, and 5. Apply the momentum principle. She explains that confidence is not built by avoiding failure, but by repeatedly surviving it and continuing forward anyway. The ability to fail, learn, and keep moving becomes one of the most valuable career skills we can develop. Cindy encourages us to stop waiting for external validation, start documenting our progress, and recognize that becoming better than before requires courage. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Owning Your Growth Without Apology Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever gotten a raise and immediately thought, I am going to get fired? Have you ever avoided looking at your debt because something about that number feels like it says something about who you are? If you are first-gen, you probably were not taught how to build wealth. You were taught how to survive with money. And there is a big difference.In this episode, I sit down with a career coach Evie Prete who has been in the trenches of this work for years, helping first gen Latinas/WOC stop undervaluing themselves, start asking for what they are actually worth, and build the kind of identity that can hold more money without self-sabotaging it away. We get real about our own stories, and what it actually took to go from knowing we needed to do something different with money to actually doing it.This episode is for you if you have ever felt like asking for more was ungrateful, if you have ever taken a job offer at the bottom of the salary band when you deserved to be at the top, or if you have ever wondered why building wealth feels so hard even when you know all the right steps.You'll learn:✨ Why survival money advice keeps you in protection mode and how to start shifting toward a wealth-building mindset✨ How your nervous system responds to debt, salary negotiations, and financial wins, and why getting neutral matters before the strategy does✨ How visualization and journaling help your body get familiar with a version of your life it has never lived before, so you can actually receive it when it arrives✨ Why detaching from the outcome of a negotiation is not about not wanting it, it is about showing up from your value instead of your fearThis conversation is the one you did not know you needed. It is honest, it is warm, and it is going to give you a lot to think about, journal on, and move through.Connect with Evie: Salary Negotiation Checklist Pagame PodcastLet's connect:Website: www.buildinggenwealth.comInstagram: @building.gen.wealthLearn more about 1:1 Money Coaching: www.buildinggenwealth.com/moneycoaching

Cindy Esliger unpacks the hidden cost of self-doubt and how hesitation quietly sabotages career growth. In competitive workplaces, many women spend too much time overthinking conversations and waiting to feel ready. We hold back instead of speaking up. Cindy explains that confidence is not a personality trait that a few of us luck into; it's a skill that can be developed. Action, resilience, and self-trust are the keys to growing confidence, and she highlights how, without them, holding back can damage our visibility, momentum, and professional reputation over time. Many of us believe confidence means being the loudest person in the room, but Cindy challenges that idea. Real confidence is about genuine presence. Cindy outlines five common pitfalls that keep brilliant women stuck: 1. Confusing confidence with extroversion, 2. Perfectionism, 3. People pleasing, 4. Risk aversion, and 5. The readiness illusion. These patterns often feel responsible or safe, but they slowly reinforce self-doubt and make it harder to step into leadership opportunities. Cindy states that the real consequences of constantly playing small include burnout and resentment, stalled career growth, and missed opportunities. She shares five red flags to watch for in our own behavior: 1. Using diminishing phrases to preface ideas, 2. Waiting to be called to speak, 3. Declining opportunities because we don't meet all criteria, 4. Attributing our success to luck instead of competence, and 5. Avoiding opportunities to share our expertise. Cindy offers practical strategies for growing confidence from within, like keeping promises to ourselves, practicing self-compassion, and creating reset rituals, among others. The goal is not to become someone else, but to stop letting outdated thought patterns dictate how we show up at work. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Building Your Confidence Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken Sher is an Executive Coach, Career Coach, Keynote Speaker, and most recently, an author. Ken spent more than 25 years at Johnson & Johnson in leadership roles across Sales, Marketing, Recruiting, Training, and Leadership Development.Through his experience, Ken has seen that technical skills alone don't make leaders successful. The best leaders are compassionate, authentic, and know how to build the kind of strong, trusting relationships that help teams thrive.He brings these lessons to life in his book, What's TRUST Got to Do with It? Transforming Leadership, Culture, and the Job Search, where he shows how trust becomes the foundation for meaningful relationships and how those relationships drive results. Contact Ken Sher:My book, "What's TRUST got to do with it?: Transforming Leadership, Culture and the Job search". My website is shercoaching.com; my author site is kensher.com.I am also looking for speaking gigs and executive coaching opportunities.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kensher/https://www.facebook.com/shercoachingDr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/DrKimberleyLinertThe Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberleyl

Career coach Michelle Schafer returns to the podcast, but this time, we talk to her from the seat of her expertise as a career coach. Michelle has been on the podcast twice already. Both times we explored how she faced down adversity: once as she healed from breaking her leg, the other as she hiked to Machu Picchu in Peru. And both times, she had to draw on deep inner resources to persevere.  Today, we talk about the very difficult job market people are facing. Fewer jobs, more people looking, the encroachment of tech eradicating whole sectors of work. It's tough out there. It's an exhausting environment, and resilience is that much more important.  Relationships connect us to job opportunities, and support us as we do the shift. Michelle speaks to this and so much more in our meander: what does it take to navigate through this job market, and how can we stay positive in the process? You can find her award-winning book, "Cultivating Career Growth, Navigating Transitions with Purpose" at your local independent bookstore. And you can read about it on her website. (You can also find it on Amazon.) Michelle is just a delight to chat with; her clients are well-served by her effervescent outlook on life and vast array of support to offer them in their coaching adventure.  Please drop me a line if anything piqued your interest at meanderingswithtrudy@gmail.com. And share this episode around, and if you're of a mind, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Episode links: Michelle's coaching company is called: Michelle Schafer Coaching. Here are the links to her previous episodes: healing from a broken leg, and hiking in Peru. As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc.Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-HumaLive life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

"America's Career Coach" and author Ken Coleman discusses the evolving workplace in the age of AI, emphasizing the value of human connection, soft skills, and relationships, and reflecting on challenges facing younger generations—especially diminished curiosity and difficulty asking good questions.Hear Ken's full interview in Episode 502 of The Action Catalyst.

In this episode, Hiring Insider Laurie Jane Roth and I talk about what really happens during interviews and why even strong candidates sometimes leave without an offer.We discuss:• What is happening behind the scenes in hiring• Why interviews can still feel uncertain even when you prepared well• How to use storytelling to strengthen your answers• The role confidence and personality play in interviews• A powerful question to ask at the end of an interview• Why rejection is not always a reflection of your abilityIf you are interviewing soon or trying to understand why interviews are not turning into offers, this conversation offers both strategy and perspective.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Y0ZXTeEaoyc?si=_eKCqIXVKwqA2yjiConnect with Laurie:Website: https://theinsidegamecoaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-jane-roth-084769/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurieroth4589Support the show

Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests.In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 502 with "America's Career Coach" and best-selling author Ken Coleman.

"America's Career Coach" and author Ken Coleman discusses parenting, curiosity, and the evolving workplace in the age of AI, emphasizing the value of human connection, soft skills, and relationships, and reflecting on challenges facing younger generations—especially diminished curiosity and difficulty asking good questions—while advocating for major reforms to the U.S. education system to focus more on critical thinking, creativity, experiential learning, and reduced standardized testing. Coleman also explores the importance of overcoming limiting personal narratives, building self‑awareness, and embracing mitigated risk in career development, and shares insights on coaching, the role of technology in gathering data, his own personal growth and reading habits, and the lifelong tension between progress, patience, and controlling what one can control.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more at SouthwesternConsulting.com/Coaching/StudentsSouthwestern Student CoachingEmpowering Parents; Transforming Families. Parenting in Practice is designed specifically for parents of teens and young adults, providing tools and support to help you navigate these pivotal years with confidence.Parenting In Practice