Podcasts about career coach

Have you ever found yourself snapping at someone for no real reason? Something small just agitates you and you overreact. Someone cuts you off in traffic. Or jumps the line in the grocery store. Under normal circumstances, you'd just let it go. But lately, these incidents are lighting a fire inside, taking you from 0-10 in 0.03 seconds. Deep down, you know the problem isn't the person cutting you off on the road or at the store. The problem is that your chronic state of overwhelm is taking over your life. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes self-care expert Erica Diamond. As a Certified Life and Career Coach and Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, she helps women transform their lives of overwhelm by incorporating calming lifestyle habits to create balance and harmony.   You'll hear how Erica's entrepreneurial success led her on the path to burnout, and how she turned it around starting with small, practical wins. You'll learn how we're culturally indoctrinated to accept to chronic stress, and how you can use mindfulness to unlearn behaviors and reverse the cycle. You'll also learn a few simple exercises that will help you find calm right now, and whenever you need it in the moment.  What You'll Learn: The physical symptoms of burnout (0:53) The biggest mistake women make when it comes to overwhelm (4:15) Unlearning behaviors and focusing on small wins (5:24) How we're shamed into self-care (9:17)  Finding balance between what enriches us and what feels challenging (11:17) Connect with Erica Diamond: Website: https://ericadiamond.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ericadiamond/?hl=en Connect with Ginni: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=en Website: www.ginnimedia.com

Are you drowning in a sea of busywork? It's time to create a work rhythm.** Learn to Develop the Proven ability to manage oneself to maximize performance **Remember: With God's help, you will succeed.READY to Invest in Your Future? Request a Consultation:Dial: “1-833-My Stoicess” (1-833-697-8642) to schedule an “At My Expense” initial No-Obligation meeting. *I'll send you my Workbook “4 Months to Career Wisdom and Understanding” (At My Expense Also) as an Amazon Kindle e-book (a $9.95 value ) following our meeting.*TELEPHONE HOURS: Monday – Thursday 10am to 4pm (EST) Evening and weekend appointments available.Lori Stith, Founder & CEO, The Stoicess® Philosophy Leadership Coach ™ Christian Leadership, Career, & Life Coach Stoic Matchmaker, LLC Stoic Matchmaker: Christian Leadership Coaching Lori Stith, REALTOR®, MD & PA licensed · Elite Stoicism Agent™ · Certified Pricing Strategy Advisor (National Association of REALTORS®) · Hunt Valley Business Forum Member · Maryland Chamber of Commerce Federation Member · Formally 25+ years in Federal Gov't · Extensive experience supervising Property Mgt & Space Mgt · Formally COR III (Highest level of Federal Acquisition Certification for a Contracting Officer's Representative) Long & Foster Realty 410-979-8995 Cell 410-583-9400 OfficeLori.Stith@LongandFoster.com longandfoster.com 

I'm excited to welcome Jenna Heath to the podcast for this episode. Jenna is a talented communicator, educator and professional connector of people! Jenna started her career in Higher Education over a decade ago and rose through the ranks of large, urban, public university systems. Serving in roles such as: Recruiter, Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development and Director of Student & Community Engagement. She is deeply committed to training the next generation of leaders utilizing a wide variety of mediums. Her leadership extends to teaching, teaching collegiate level courses since 2015 and has expertise in traditional college aged students, and non-traditional and adult learners.In 2024 Jenna launched a podcast titled “Tearin' Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons”, with the goal being to help listeners understand the emotional side of leadership, and make education accessible to those that might not be able to afford traditional schooling.Her dedication to education is reflected in her professional development, including certifications as a Global Career Development Facilitator and Career Coach and training in career development methodologies such as Life Design Studio from Stanford University. Jenna has also contributed to the field through research, publications, and presentations at national conferences. Her most recent research manuscript focuses on “Educating the Educators: Preparing Faculty to Teach Career Readiness”, this article is openly available to readers.Outside of her professional life you can find Jenna enjoying spending time with her husband and fur babies, enjoying health, fitness, and sunshine. She will never pass up the opportunity to read a good book in the sun...Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6..#doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #doneapologizing #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #badassbabes #podcasting #podcastinglife #podcastersofinstagram  #podcastersofLinkedIn #values #leadership 

What really happens when you're laid off, and how do you bounce back stronger?In this episode of Your Career Journey, I speak with Steve Jaffe, a marketing leader whose 25+ year career has taken him from advertising to client-side roles to tech startups. Along the way, he's faced layoffs (or redundancies, depending on where you're based) four times.

Are you stuck in a job that drains you — counting down the days to the weekend and secretly wishing for something better? In this episode, I chat with Sasha Sidel, a career coach and graduate of Thriving Coach Academy, who knows exactly what it's like to feel stuck and crave more. After pivoting from retail management to a thriving role in HR, Sasha now helps professionals break free from “safe” but soul-sucking paths and step into careers they truly love.Together we uncover the biggest myths keeping people trapped — like the belief that following your passion is “unrealistic,” that a bad job market means you're doomed, or that a perfect résumé alone will land the dream job.Sasha shows why mindset and self-belief often matter more than credentials, and how saying yes to unexpected opportunities can change everything.This episode is also a behind-the-scenes look at how one student took the training from Thriving Coach Academy and turned them into a thriving business. If you've ever wondered whether it's really possible to reinvent your career and create work you're excited to wake up for, this conversation will give you fresh perspective, practical tips, and the inspiration to finally make your move.Sasha's Website: https://sashasidelcoaching.com/To start a successful coaching business, visit ⁠www.thrivingcoachacademy.com⁠.

In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores how we can dare to be more at work and avoid slipping into the conformity we think is expected. We're conditioned to believe we need to keep our heads down, fit in, and work longer and harder than anyone else in order to succeed. But we were hired because of something unique that we brought to the company. Cindy dives into how we can reclaim the parts of ourselves that we've been hiding for a more authentic and rewarding work experience. Constant hustle and overachieving without acknowledgement doesn't always lead to feeling more fulfilled. Especially not if we're stifling our creativity and actual personality in order to do so. Instead of blending in so we appear more palatable, Cindy encourages us to start daring to be more with small steps. Perhaps we say what we're actually thinking or the ideas we truly have in a meeting. Perhaps we use our natural humor to liven things up when people's attention is waning. Start small. And keep going.Work can still feel energizing and challenging the way it did in the beginning if we don't allow ourselves to be dulled by performative norms and the exhausting pressure to be proper and polished at all costs. We do it to belong, but Cindy suggests that belonging isn't blending in. Belonging is about being seen as who we are and still being accepted. She shares advice on reframing how we show up at work and offers small steps we can take to facilitate our journey towards daring to be more.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Daring to be More at WorkAstronomic AudioConfidence 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.

The skills that built your career won't be enough to carry you into your next role. AI, automation, and digital disruption are changing what companies look for in senior leaders. Credentials and domain expertise? They're no longer the differentiators. What decision-makers want today are leaders who can reframe their experience in the language of 2025, show adaptability, and bridge the gap between digital disruption and human culture. In this episode of Designing the Best YOU, I break down the four ways senior-level professionals can stay relevant and competitive in today's hidden job market. If you've been wondering how to show you're more than just experienced, that you're future-ready and indispensable, this episode will give you the roadmap. Ready to make a strategic shift? Let's get on a call! Not ready quite yet? Get some incredible tips and insight by joining my newsletter

Leadership is a mindset you practice and nurture every day. In this episode, I share the five points of leadership that matter most and how intention shapes your influence.In this episode:How self-leadership sets the foundation for everything elseWays to strengthen credibility and communication in relationshipsHow to scale culture and decision-making across an organizationWhy generative leadership creates an impact that outlasts youSupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

Esteemed Colleague Liz reached out to ask about making a pivot away from executive assistant work to a role in finance to use their degree.  Tune in and discuss!  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.   #askjess #askanassistant 

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/⁠⁠⁠⁠---If you're a social worker in case management or another frontline role, you might not hate your job—but you've felt moments where something just doesn't add up. Maybe the workload keeps climbing, maybe communication is thin, or maybe you're telling yourself the “experience” is worth it even though you feel off balance.In this episode, I share a personal story about the job I fought hard to get, ignored every quiet signal along the way, and how it ended up costing me more than it gave. I'll show you how to recognize the subtle signs of job misfit, what “experience” is worth—and what it isn't—and how to set your own non-negotiables so you can grow your career with confidence.You'll hear:How to recognize signals that a social work role isn't aligned with your long-term goalsWhy “valuable experience” isn't always valuable if the environment is misalignedThe simple questions to ask yourself before you commit to stayingHow to build the career literacy skills to move into macro social work rolesIf you're ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start building a career that fits, learn how to identify, apply, and interview for macro social work jobs in three months or less inside the Micro to Macro Career Accelerator. Click the link and join the waitlist at macroandpaid.comHappy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW

Do you feel stuck in a job that drains your energy but pays the bills?   In this inspiring episode of Witnesses, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Rachel Spekman.   Founder of Made for More Coaching and a licensed therapist, to explore how professionals can realign their careers with their gifts, talents, and values.   Rachel shares her personal journey of leaving a 20-year corporate career, making a bold pivot at nearly 40, and creating a fulfilling path that blends therapy and career coaching. She reveals:   • Why so many smart people stay trapped in careers they secretly hate.   • The difference between jobs for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.   • How to know when it's time to exit a toxic workplace.   •A simple 3-column exercise to discover what really lights you up.   • The role of faith, gratitude, and community in navigating challenges. If you've ever wondered how to make a small, medium, or large pivot in your career without reckless risk, this episode is packed with insights and practical tools to help you thrive.  

Is the chaos of everyday life causing you to lose sight of the bigger picture?      Then, lean on God for guidance and trust.** Learn to Practice advanced self-regulation and motivation **Remember: With God's help, you will succeed.READY to Invest in Your Future? Request a Consultation:Dial: “1-833-My Stoicess” (1-833-697-8642) to schedule an “At My Expense” initial No-Obligation meeting. *I'll send you my Workbook “4 Months to Career Wisdom and Understanding” (At My Expense Also) as an Amazon Kindle e-book (a $9.95 value ) following our meeting.*TELEPHONE HOURS: Monday – Thursday 10am to 4pm (EST) Evening and weekend appointments available.Lori Stith, Founder & CEO, The Stoicess® Philosophy Leadership Coach ™ Christian Leadership, Career, & Life Coach Stoic Matchmaker, LLC Stoic Matchmaker: Christian Leadership Coaching Lori Stith, REALTOR® Elite Stoicism Agent ™ Long & Foster Realty 410-979-8995 Cell 410-583-9400 Office

In this episode of Our Womanity features a conversation with Sundae Bean, a transformation facilitator who supports individuals and organizations as they traverse through life quakes and other major shifts. A trusted voice for navigating life between worlds, Sundae is currently dedicated to organizational transformation in Switzerland and is widely known for her podcast, IN TRANSIT.Perimenopause: A Biological TransitionSundae explains perimenopause as an externally led transition—something that happens to you, not something you choose. This can overlap with other life transitions: Internally Led: Changes that come from within. Performance Led: Pursuing a big goal, like a promotion. Externally Led: Changes that come from our environments.She emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between a genuine emotional response and a biochemical one, noting that while feelings are real, their source may be hormonal rather than a true reflection of your reality.Strategies for Navigating Hormonal ShiftsSundae offers practical advice to help manage symptoms like "monkey mind": Reality Check and Blood Check: Use this dual approach to test what's truly going on. Talk to a trusted friend to get an outside perspective, and work with your doctor to get yourself evaluated . Trust Your Body: Sundae shares her own experience of listening to her body's "yummy yes" for yoga over a "hard no" for running. This highlights the importance of trusting your body's needs over external advice. Find Your Body Compass: To counter feeling out of control, she suggests a simple exercise: take three deep breaths and hold the fourth until you can feel your own heartbeat. This grounds you and gets you out of your head.Perimenopause as a Growth OpportunityWhile difficult, perimenopause can be a time for growth. Self-Advocacy: It may force you to become your own best advocate, taking charge of your health when the system feels unsupportive. Adapting Strategies: Acknowledge that old strategies might not work now. A coach can help you develop new approaches. Bending Reality: Sundae encourages listeners to honestly assess where they might be "bending reality"—acting as if there are more than 24 hours in a day. This awareness is the first step toward delegating and prioritizing.Advice for Healthcare ProvidersSundae offers advice for healthcare providers to better support their patients. Listen to the Patient: Ask, "How have you been?" to understand the full context of their life. Validate Their Experience: Don't dismiss symptoms. A simple, "That sounds hard," can be incredibly validating.Refer When Needed: If you cannot provide the necessary care, refer patients to a coach or other specialist.

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. People don't quit jobs, they quit people — and if you've ever had a bad boss, you know how toxic a workplace can get. So we're throwing it back to this killer advice and helpful scripts from Emily The Recruiter on how to navigate the common kinds of bad bosses, from the controlling micro-manager to the perpetually angry power trips.  Emily Durham—aka Emily the Recruiter—is a career coach, content creator, and host of The Straight Shooter Recruiter 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.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.Listen to The Straight Shooter Recruiter podcast Follow Emily on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

In this episode, Cindy Esliger talks about hope. Hope is complicated. It keeps us going, but it can also sometimes feel dangerous. Hope spurs us onward when we meet resistance, but it also opens the door to disappointment, so we learn not to expect too much. Cindy counters this by asking what if hope isn't some fragile emotion that leaves us vulnerable, but instead is a fierce and necessary force that drives us to act with clarity? She examines how to embrace hope not as a risk but as a strategy, and offers us tips on how to make hope work for us.Feeling hopeful can feel risky when we are frequently denied what we want. But giving up hope feels even worse. Daring to hope says that we believe there's more out there and that we're going to find it. It's not naive, it's grounded in action. Cindy describes how we can maintain an open mind about what might be attainable, and why we need to stop confusing passive wishing with purposeful hope. The psychological force called negativity bias was once a survival skill, but now it just keeps us focused on what's wrong. Cindy talks about how to combat that. The good news is we can retrain our brains. Cindy offers three simple questions for us to answer nightly that will help us break away from fear and worst-case scenarios. 1. What is one good thing we can appreciate about today? 2. What are we hopeful about for tomorrow or the future? And 3. What inner strength did we demonstrate today? Cindy emphasizes that it's okay to want more than what we currently have and shows us how hope allows us to advocate for ourselves with confidence.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Tracking Your Hopes For The FutureAstronomic AudioConfidence 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.

Feeling frustrated and lost following a professional setback? It's time you “up your faith”.** Learn to possess strong internal motivation and discipline **Call me….“1-833-My Stoicess” (1-833-697-8642) to schedule an “At My Expense” initial No-Obligation meeting. Weekend and evening appointments available. TELEPHONE HOURS: Monday through Thursday 10am – 4pm (EST)Lori Stith, Founder & CEO, The Stoicess® Philosophy Leadership Coach ™ Christian Leadership, Career, & Life Coach Stoic Matchmaker, LLC Stoic Matchmaker: Christian Leadership Coaching Lori Stith, REALTOR® Elite Stoicism Agent ™ Long & Foster Realty 410-979-8995 Cell 410-583-9400 Office

Tell us what you want to hear on the show!Are you applying to dozens of jobs but not hearing back, even though you're highly qualified? You're not alone.In this episode of the Second Act Success® Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with career transition coach Gina Riley, author of Qualified Isn't Enough and founder of Gina Riley Consulting, to uncover what CEOs, hiring managers, and recruiters really look for when evaluating candidates.Gina shares her Career Velocity Framework, a nine-step proven process to help you get noticed, land interviews, and secure your next role. Whether you've been recently laid off, want to level up to an executive position, or are considering a career pivot, this episode is packed with actionable advice on personal branding, LinkedIn strategy, networking tips, and interview prep.If you've ever wondered why your resume isn't getting callbacks or how to stand out in today's competitive job market, this conversation is your ultimate job search guide.Key Takeaways:Why being qualified isn't enough in today's job marketHow to create a unique value proposition (UVP) that gets you noticedGina's Career Velocity Framework for accelerating your job searchThe LinkedIn strategies hiring managers actually pay attention toWhy your resume, LinkedIn, and personal brand must all alignHow to network effectively and ask for referrals the right wayInsider tips from the boardroom and executive searches that could change your career strategyConnect with Gina Riley:https://ginarileyconsulting.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginariley/Book - https://a.co/d/4yiHrCxListen to Gina's first appearance on the Second Act Success Career Podcast Episode #37 - https://secondactsuccess.co/2022/11/08/lets-talk-career-transition-with-gina-riley-37/----------- You are listening to the Top 2% globally ranked podcast Second Act Success!CONTACT Shannon and share your feedback about what you'd like to hear on the podcast! https://secondactsuccess.co/contact Book a FREE Strategy Call with host and business coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategy FREE Resourceshttps://secondactsuccess.co/resources READ Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life at https://startyoursecondact.com. LISTEN to the How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business Podcast! https://secondactsuccess.co/listenLET'S CONNECT!Instagram - https://instagram.com/secondactsuccessLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonrussellcoach

In this conversation, Marysaba Mennuti and Nate Guadagni explore the complexities of emotional expression in the workplace, the challenges of conflict resolution, and the importance of self-awareness in career transitions. They discuss how emotions can impact communication and relationships, the resistance many face in expressing feelings at work, and the necessity of recognizing when to let go of unproductive situations. The dialogue emphasizes the role of coaching and self-reflection in fostering personal growth and empowerment.Marysaba Mannuti a life coach specialized in Nonviolent Communication (NVC)."I help you build stronger, healthier relationships by learning to express your feelings and needs with empathy, set clear boundaries, and create deeper respect for yourself and others."https://www.marysabamennuti.com/About the Host:Nate Guadagni is an NVC based Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in coaching and group facilitation. He is also a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Qigong⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher, the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an accessible yoga system and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Balance for Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a senior fitness program. 1) ⁠⁠⁠⁠DOWNLOAD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the NVC Template Pack here:• The Magic Formula - 4 Step NVC Process• List of Basic Needs We All Have• Feelings When Your Needs Are Not Satisfied• Feelings When Your Needs Are SatisfiedAdditional Resources:Language of Life Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Group Classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Templates, Coaching, & Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language of Life Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NVC Teaching Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest on the Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free NVC Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books and Trainings - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CNVC Official Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Nonviolent Communication03:12 Discovering Nonviolent Communication08:13 The Connection Between NVC and Self-Awareness10:39 NVC Exercises for Self-Awareness15:12 Conflict Resolution and NVC in the Workplace22:04 Implementing NVC Across All Levels of Workplaces23:58 Navigating Emotions in Communication26:30 The Challenge of Expressing Emotions at Work30:54 Understanding Anger and Conflict Resolution36:02 Recognizing When to Let Go37:40 Motivation and Career Transitions40:33 Empowerment Through Self-AwarenessKey TakeawaysNVC is akin to learning a new language.Self-awareness is crucial for effective communication.The Wheel of Feels helps identify deeper emotions.NVC can transform conflict into a positive experience.Effective communication starts with understanding oneself.NVC is a lifestyle, not just a technique.Conflict resolution requires empathy and understanding.NVC can enhance workplace dynamics and relationships.Practicing NVC can lead to personal growth and empowerment.NVC tools can be applied in various life situations. Self-awareness allows individuals to choose their emotional responses.Expressing emotions in the workplace can be challenging due to cultural norms.Understanding the impact of emotions can lead to better communication.Taking a break can help prevent emotional outbursts during conflicts.Recognizing when to let go of unproductive relationships is crucial.Career transitions often require reflection on motivations and values.It's important to articulate feelings without delving into personal trauma.Emotional intelligence is essential for effective communication.Coaching can empower individuals to find their own answers.Self-awareness is a continuous journey that enhances decision-making.

Are you stuck on the traditional career ladder?  Maybe it's time to rethink what success really looks like.

In this episode, Cindy Esliger looks at a better way we can choose to respond when things go wrong. We tend to spin out in overthinking or tighten our grip on control when setbacks happen at work, but neither of those responses leads to meaningful progress. Cindy suggests focusing on what's actually within our control by reclaiming our power. It's not about pretending everything is fine; it's about learning to move forward with clarity by reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth. How we respond to setbacks can reinforce our frustration and self-doubt if we allow ourselves to overthink on overdrive or slip into control freak mode. But when things start falling apart, we need to ask what is actually within our control. Reframing our thinking involves understanding positional power and personal power. Cindy explains that positional power is the power that our workplace controls. It can evaporate. Personal power, on the other hand, comes from within and doesn't require anyone else's permission. Personal power allows us to respond thoughtfully instead of with a knee-jerk reaction. Cindy offers insight into the psychology of control, specifically the locus of control, which is the belief system that shapes whether we think life happens to us or because of us. High internal locus of control believe our actions shape outcomes, whereas high external locus of control believes in forces like luck or fate. Both extreme ends of the spectrum can be harmful. To find balance, Cindy offers three questions to ask ourselves the next time something goes wrong: 1. Do we blame ourselves or others first? 2. Do we believe success is based on effort, relationships, or luck? And 3. When someone else is struggling, do we think that could be us or that it would never happen to us? Cindy guides us through what the answers to those questions mean and how to reframe our thinking about setbacks. Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Reclaiming Your Power When Everything Feels Out of ControlAstronomic AudioConfidence 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.

Let us know what you thought about the show!In this episode, Jason sits down with Eliana Goldstein, a certified career and executive coach, the resident Career Coach for CBS New York Morning News, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Eliana's coaching strategies have been featured on MSNBC, Business Insider, and Fast Company, and she has spoken at leading companies including Peloton and LinkedIn.Together, Jason and Eliana explore the growing workplace trend of “quiet cracking”—when professionals, overwhelmed by today's tough job market, settle for roles that don't align with their values or strengths, ignoring obvious red flags along the way.This powerful conversation uncovers the mindset shifts, strategies, and frameworks that can help you navigate career transitions with confidence, advocate for yourself in the workplace, and embrace change without fear.

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In this episode, Cindy Esliger discusses how the “always on” hustle culture mindset in society is pushing us steadily towards burnout. We're running on empty, and what are we rushing towards? She explores the transformative idea of doing less, more slowly. A mindset shift towards doing what matters most with intention instead of simply working harder, faster, and longer for no good reason. How do we break free of the hustle culture habits and switch to a calmer and more sustainable approach to work? Cindy has some ideas for us. Performance-based productivity keeps us looking busy while not accomplishing much. When we constantly pressure ourselves to do more, faster, we often miss out on the ‘why'. We start believing exhaustion is the only way. But Cindy offers the radical idea that calm isn't the enemy of productivity, it's the foundation. Calm is not passive; it's powerful, creative, and strategic. Calm doesn't demand strict, overbearing control, either. Instead of clinging to rigid control and pushing ourselves harder, perhaps we should let go and show up with presence instead.Cindy shares how we can build self-trust and calm. Start small by showing up for ourselves and keeping our word. Say we'll go for a ten-minute walk after work, and then actually do it. When we can count on ourselves, we have more power. We can make better decisions on how to spend our time. Cindy reminds us that success should be sustainable and that requires doing work we enjoy at a pace that doesn't destroy us. Trust that if we pause to catch our breath, our career won't implode. It's a change in mindset to actively let go of the frantic productivity rush we're currently in.   Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Doing Less More SlowlyAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason DavisEpisode 201: Purposeful Branding & Calling — with Career Coach Lori BeenRelease Date: SEPT. 3, 2025Host: Jason Davis (Mr. Fortified)Guest: Lori BeenOwner, Panache Career Coaching Services; career coach (25+ years), former university career services leader (Vanderbilt, Belmont), Amazon #1 bestselling author of Purposeful Branding: Discover how your gifts can help you get unstuck in your career and best serve others. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, and Inc. Magazine. Ranked a Top 10 Coach in Nashville every year since 2017.Episode OverviewJason welcomes Lori Been for a practical, faith-forward conversation on vocation, transition, and designing work that serves others. Lori shares her journey from higher-ed career services into entrepreneurship in Nashville's music industry—blending image consulting, media/interview prep, and career coaching—and why she ultimately refocused on purpose-driven coaching for professionals navigating change. The centerpiece of the episode is Lori's framework from Purposeful Branding, which anchors your calling in identity in Christ, clarifies your gifts, defines your audience, and builds a brand that serves.What You'll LearnVocation ≠ Identity: Why Your Work Is Not Your Identity—and How Rooting Your Identity in Christ Protects You Against Idols of Career and Title.From Stifled to Strategic: Recognizing when creativity is being constrained, and practical steps to pivot with wisdom (networking, pilot projects, timing, and “who can I serve?”).Purposeful Branding (beyond logos): Start with gifts → who you serve → how you help → then visuals. Avoid jumping straight to color palettes and logos.Audience Clarity: How to identify the people best served by your natural strengths—often found in what feels “easy” or energizing to you.Transferable Skills: Why experiences across domains (universities, music industry, media coaching) compound and don't “reset” when you change lanes.Faith & Work: Insights from FCCI, the Gotham Program (Redeemer), mission work in the Amazon, and launching church-based vocation ministries.Women & Entrepreneurship: Lori's heart to equip Christian women to build businesses that serve their homes and communities—with schedules that fit real life.Standout Quotes“What you do is not who you are. Your identity is in Christ.”“Pay attention to what feels easy and life-giving—those gifts often point to who you're called to serve.”“Start with who you serve. Then build the brand to match.”“Not everyone can leap today—so prep a strategy now for when God opens the door.”Scripture ReferencesJeremiah 17:9 — Be cautious about “follow your heart”; seek God's wisdom first.Identity in Christ (theme) — Guard against making work an idol; let calling flow from who God says you are.Segment HighlightsOrigin Story & Calling — Early love for campus life; grad program in Higher Ed; decade in university career centers; pivot to Nashville entrepreneurship.Music Industry — Image & interview coaching for artists; networking through contact; lessons on authenticity and message.Purposeful Branding — The framework: gifts, audience, service, authenticity → THEN visuals.Work vs. Identity — Why Titles Shift, Seasons Change, and a Christ-Centered Identity Stabilizes Vocation.Faith & Work Ecosystem — FCCI, Gotham Program, church vocation ministry, Amazon missions.What's Next — A development program to help Christian women start businesses from a place of obedience, ownership, and service.Resources MentionedGuest Book: Purposeful Branding: Discover how your gifts can help you get unstuck in your career and best serve others — AmazonGuest Website: LoriBeen.comSocial: @PanacheCoaching (Facebook, Instagram, X)Jason's Book: Fortify: Being Rooted in God's Plan for Work and Business — AmazonShow Site: FortifiedLifePodcast.comYouTube: The Fortified Life (subscribe)Connect with Lori BeenWebsite: LoriBeen.comSocial: @PanacheCoaching (Facebook • Instagram • X)Connect with Jason Davis / The Fortified LifeWatch live: Wednesdays, 8:30 PM ETPodcast: Apple • Spotify • iHeartRadio (search “The Fortified Life Podcast”)YouTube: The Fortified LifeBook: Fortify on AmazonCalls to ActionListeners: Identify one task this week that energizes you and note who benefits most—then ask God for the next step to serve them better.Share: If this helped you, rate & review and share with a friend who's discerning a career shift.Subscribe: Don't miss new episodes that integrate faith, business, and finance for real-world impact.

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.

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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.

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

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

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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!

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

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.

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! 

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."  

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.

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