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Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Career Reinvention, Retirement and Building a Richer Life with Hannah MartinWhat does it really mean to prepare for retirement? For many women, especially mid-career professionals, retirement planning is often reduced to one question: “Will I have enough money?” Yet, as Hannah Martin explains in this thoughtful conversation, a fulfilling later life requires more than financial security. It also calls for purpose, community, health, independence and a clear sense of what comes next.In episode 282 of Your Career Podcast, Jane Jackson reconnects with Hannah Martin, founder of Talented Ladies Club and Rich Retiree, seven years after their last conversation. Hannah and I chatted in episodes 19 and 101. Hannah shares how her work supporting ambitious mothers returning to the workforce evolved into a new mission: helping women prepare for retirement in a way that is practical, empowering and deeply human.Jane and Hannah discuss the unique career and financial challenges many women face, including career breaks, lower pension or superannuation balances, caring responsibilities, and the implications of, unfortunately, a divorce. Confidence dips after time out of the workforce, and the long-term impact of the gender pay gap.They also explore why career reinvention does not stop at midlife. Whether you are facing redundancy, considering a career change, preparing for retirement, or wondering how to create more meaning in your next chapter, this conversation offers a reassuring reminder that it is never too late to make considered, confident choices.In this episode, we discuss:Why retirement planning must go beyond moneyThe four pillars of a rich retirement: finance, health, community and purposeHow career breaks can affect confidence, savings and long-term financial independenceWhy women often face different retirement challenges from menThe importance of community, contribution and meaningful activity as we ageHow mid-career professionals can begin planning their next chapter before they are forced toWhy career clarity matters at every stage of lifeHow cultural attitudes towards ageing can affect confidence, wellbeing and possibilityThe value of wisdom, lived experience and intergenerational connectionKey takeawayA rich retirement is not only about what you have saved. It is also about the life you are building.For mid-career professionals, this episode is a timely reminder to pause, reflect and ask: “What do I want the next chapter of my life and career to feel like?” Whether you are navigating redundancy, exploring a career change, rebuilding confidence, or preparing for a new stage of life, clarity is the first step towards making wise and grounded decisions.Resource mentioned:YouTube video when Jane visited Hannah in Worthing, UK - showing how genuine networking turns into genuine connections, taking the online connection offline to meet in person.  Watch here: https://youtu.be/hN_dAzQ30uo?si=PxSphzC7KI_psFsE About Hannah MartinHannah Martin is the founder of Talented Ladies Club, created in 2013 to support ambitious mothers returning to work and building careers or businesses that fit their lives. Her latest initiative, Rich Retiree, helps women take a more holistic approach to retirement planning, considering not only finances but also health, purpose, community and fulfilment.Find out more at: richretiree.comAbout Jane JacksonJane Jackson is a career management coach, author of Navigating Career Crossroads, and host of Your Career Podcast. With over 24 years of experience, Jane helps mid-career professionals navigate redundancy, career change, job search, interview preparation, LinkedIn personal branding and career clarity so they can make confident decisions and move towards work they will enjoy.If you are at a career crossroads and would value caring, practical support, visit janejacksoncoach.com.------Welcome to Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson where I help mid career professionals overcome self doubt and gain career clarity and the confidence to create the life and career they desire. Book a Zoom chat with me at janejacksoncoach.com - I'd love to meet you and discover what's happening in your career! Support the show- - - - - -Find out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE.  Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/   

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.

Guest Rich Gassen has worked at UW-Madison for over 15 years as Production Manager and, more recently, as Director at Digital Publishing and Printing Services. He focuses on empowerment, autonomy, and process improvements with his team. His work mantra has always been "Show Up and Participate," which continues to guide him in his lifelong learning. He also leads a community of practice for supervisors at UW-Madison, focusing on training and development. Summary In this episode, Rich discusses his leadership journey and the principles that guide his work. Drawing on more than 35 years in the printing industry, Rich explains how influential mentors shaped his belief that effective leaders provide both autonomy and support. He recalls a manager who trusted employees to make decisions while remaining available during difficult moments—a model that continues to inform his own leadership style. Rich emphasizes that leadership is fundamentally about people. He believes employees perform best when they feel valued, understood, and connected to the larger purpose of their work. Whether by sharing customer praise, encouraging innovation, or involving staff in major decisions, such as relocating the print shop, he seeks to create an environment where people feel a sense of ownership and agency. A strong advocate for continuous learning, Rich helped build a campus-wide community of practice for supervisors, providing opportunities for networking, book discussions, and professional development. He stresses the importance of listening, asking questions, and resisting the urge to have all the answers. As leaders advance, he argues, their role shifts from solving problems to removing barriers that prevent others from succeeding. Throughout the conversation, Rich highlights transparency, curiosity, and habit-building as essential leadership skills. Ultimately, he sees leadership not as a destination but as an ongoing learning process focused on helping people grow, contribute, and thrive. The Essential Point Great leadership is less about having the answers and more about creating the conditions for others to succeed. Leaders serve their teams best when they listen, build trust, remove obstacles, and help people see the significance of their contributions. Social Media & Referenced LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richgassen/ Campus Supervisors Network Homepage: https://campussupervisorsnetwork.wisc.edu/ UW Printing site with article on innovation during a change initiative: https://printing.wisc.edu/2024/05/23/the-dpps-printshop-move-finding-innovation-through-challenge/ Jeff's LinkedIn article   About Jeff Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. "Quetico" (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government. Jeff has hosted the "Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity" podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness. Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.

Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring interview, Roxanne McCoy, CEO of Dress for Success Southern Nevada, shares how her organization empowers women through professional attire, skills development, and holistic support to foster economic independence and community strength.Dress for Success InstagramDonate to Dress for Success hereWorldwide Dress for Success websiteStay Connected

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.

Send us Fan MailJordan Kapitanoff is a mechanical engineer by training and a transformation leader by practice. A graduate of Kettering University with a BSME and an MBA from Aurora University, Jordan built his career at the intersection of engineering, operations, and culture change. Over the years, he has consistently stepped into roles where systems, teams, and processes needed elevation — and delivered measurable results. At Bison Gear & Engineering, Jordan moved from Application Engineer to Innovator, and later to Supervisor of Quality Innovation and Sustainability Engineering Manager. There, he led initiatives grounded in A3 problem solving, DMAIC, and lean thinking — not just to fix problems, but to transform how teams approached quality and continuous improvement. He also launched a new innovation and product development consulting division inside the organization, demonstrating an entrepreneurial drive even within established companies. His leadership continued to evolve at G&W Electric and later at tmax Group, where he served in operations excellence and operations management roles. Across these organizations, Jordan focused on production management, lean process improvement, and aligning communication across departments — recognizing that operational excellence is just as much about people as it is about process. Today, Jordan is channeling that experience into entrepreneurship. As Co-Founder of CoForge Technologies LLC and Head Coach at Thinking Kap Personal and Career Coaching, he works at the convergence of operational performance and personal leadership development. With a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University and service as a board member of The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), Jordan continues to advocate for systems thinking, continuous improvement, and empowering professionals to take ownership of their growth.  LINKS: Jordan Kapitanoff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-kapitanoff-5b821817/ CoForge Website: https://www.coforge.com/ Aaron Moncur, host  Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 

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.

Guest After 11 years at IBM, Brooke Erol left a "great job on paper" to pursue a more aligned, purpose-driven life. She founded Your Best Life Inc. to help professionals find meaning at work, and later Purposeful Business to support leaders in building people-centered organizations. She is the author of More Than A Paycheck and Create a Life You Love, and speaks globally on leadership and purposeful work. Summary In this conversation, career coach and author Brooke Erol explores the changing nature of work, fulfillment, and identity in an era shaped by burnout, layoffs, and artificial intelligence. Drawing from her own experience at IBM, she reflects on realizing early in her career that many people were "chasing the weekend" rather than finding meaning in their work. That realization eventually led her to write More Than a Paycheck, a guide designed to help individuals develop greater self-awareness and agency in their careers. Brooke argues that self-awareness is foundational to meaningful work, yet modern life leaves little room for reflection. She encourages people to intentionally create time to examine what energizes them, what no longer serves them, and which limiting beliefs may be shaping their choices. Throughout the discussion, she emphasizes that traditional career formulas—go to college, get a corporate job, retire happily—are no longer reliable in today's unstable job market. The conversation also examines the disruptive impact of AI, especially on younger workers and recent graduates, while highlighting the growing value of trade and skilled labor careers. Brooke encourages people to remain adaptable, continuously learn new skills, and consider side projects or entrepreneurial paths alongside traditional employment. The discussion closes with reflections on retirement, purpose, and identity. Brooke and Jeff agree that fulfillment comes not from stopping work entirely, but from continuing to contribute, learn, connect, and pursue activities that make life meaningful. The Essential Point Brooke's central message is that people must take greater ownership of their careers and lives by developing self-awareness, questioning inherited assumptions about work, and intentionally pursuing work that aligns with who they are. She also stresses that fulfillment and purpose are not luxuries reserved for retirement—they are essential parts of a healthy, sustainable life at every stage. Social MediaWebsite: www.yourbestlifeinc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careeryoulove/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemerol LinkedIn Newsletter: Career Path YOU Love: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7234651608981065729/ All My Books Page: https://www.yourbestlifeinc.com/books More Than a Paycheck: https://www.yourbestlifeinc.com/books/morethanapaycheck A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle About Jeff Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. "Quetico" (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government. Jeff has hosted the "Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity" podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness. Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change. Show Credits "Getting Unstuck" is commercial-free. It's brought to you by Jeff Ikler, his amazing guests, and Neil Hughes, the best engineer a podcaster could ask for. "Getting Unstuck" theme music: Original composition of "Allegro ben ritmato e deciso" by George Gershwin. Arrangement and recording courtesy of Bruno Lecoeur.

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.

In this special episode of Work It Like a Mum, we're sharing the third session from our Give to Gain Summit, hosted in support of International Women's Day. This honest and thought-provoking panel discussion explores the hidden emotional, professional and financial cost many women pay simply to stay in the workplace.Hosted by Women's Wellbeing Coach and author Gifty Enright, alongside four incredible women sharing honest lived experiences.  This powerful conversation explores flexibility, burnout, visibility, career progression, caregiving, menopause, remote working and the hidden realities many women are still navigating behind the scenes.What We Cover:The invisible mental load women carry at work and at homeWhy flexibility can still come at a professional costThe hidden pressures women absorb to remain “high performing”How caregiving responsibilities reshape career decisionsWhy visibility and presenteeism still impact progressionThe emotional and financial cost of remote and flexible workWhy women over 50 are still being overlooked in the workplaceThe importance of allies, sponsorship and supportive leadershipKey Takeaways:Women are still quietly carrying enormous unseen pressureFlexibility should not reduce career opportunities or progressionOutput should matter more than presenteeismSupportive leadership and workplace culture make a huge differenceWomen often lower their “ask” — not their ambitionMany women stay in workplaces at a personal cost because they feel they have no alternativeOrganisations need to better recognise the realities women face across different life stagesWhy Listen: If you've ever struggled to balance work and life, worried flexibility could impact your progression, or questioned how well workplaces truly support women, this conversation will resonate deeply. Show Links:Connect with  Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn hereConnect with Gifty on LinkedIn here Visit Gifty's website here Explore and download the full Women At Work Survey here Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount.Support the showSign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!Follow us on Instagram.Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here. And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!

Lift as you rise!   This is the through line in the life of legendary leader Anucha Browne. Anucha broke all basketball scoring record at Northwestern, but it her life TODAY, that is shattering norms. Hear about AnuRISE app that democratizes access for expert coaching for all. This is a game a changer to that will accelerate human potential. If University is where a student finds their voice, then AnuRISE app will guide their voice into their future careers. You learn advocacy for yourself and for others. The App activates Lift as you rise! The App models leadership, resiliency, integrity, courage, critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence....accessible to 99% of the people.   It's the highest quality coaching to the most marginalizews. MEET this moment with strategy through AnuRISEapp.com Contact Anucha at CoachAnuchaBrowne@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

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.

Send us Fan MailKate McKinnon is the former Head of Human Resources at Playfly Sports, a leading sports media and marketing company. There, she led the People function through a fast-paced, high-growth phase - helping the company earn recognition as both a Most Loved Workplace and one of the Best Employers in Sports. Today, she leads her own consulting practice focused on empowering organizations by prioritizing their most valuable asset: people. Her work centers on:Leadership DevelopmentHR Strategy & Culture BuildingPersonalized Career Coaching-Quick Episode Summary:Kate McKinnon shares Human Resource insights, Philly sports, and kindness stories.-

In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores the difficult balance between standing up for ourselves at work and maintaining professionalism. This is especially true in environments where women in STEM are talked over or subjected to inappropriate comments. She explains that staying silent in the face of disrespect can quietly damage confidence and credibility and, over time, will impede career growth. Cindy explores the beliefs that keep us trapped in silence, including the pressure to keep the peace to avoid being labeled difficult. She points out that we're trained to prioritize everyone else's comfort over our own boundaries, and ultimately shares how to respond with more authority.  Cindy discusses the professional and personal costs of tolerating disrespect, including burnout, resentment, damaged self-esteem, and missed leadership opportunities. Unaddressed boundary violations tend to compound over time, and she explains why staying silent teaches others how we're willing to be treated. She outlines six red flags that make workplace dynamics worse: 1. Avoid overcompensating with aggression, 2. Stop apologizing for having boundaries, 3. Don't back down when people test you, 4. Stop making it your job to comfort others, 5. Don't be vague about what we need, and 6. Inconsistent enforcement destroys the integrity of our word. She also breaks down the manipulation tactics people may use to avoid accountability and why recognizing those tactics matters. To help us respond more effectively in difficult situations, Cindy shares practical strategies for reclaiming authority without escalating conflict. She shares four common scenarios and how to handle them: 1. What to say when we're talked over, 2. What to say when somebody makes an inappropriate comment, 3. How to get time when we need to process what just happened, and 4. The options for explaining when our boundaries have been violated. Cindy encourages us to prepare phrases ahead of time, pay attention to physical signals from our bodies, and get clear on our limits before situations arise. Taking the high road does not mean becoming a doormat. It means holding firm boundaries while remaining calm, tactful, and aligned with personal values. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Standing Your Ground 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 special episode of Work It Like a Mum, we're sharing the second panel discussion from our Give to Gain Summit, hosted in support of International Women's Day.This honest and thought-provoking conversation explores the future of women at work through the lens of flexibility, workplace culture, leadership, AI and changing employer expectations.Featuring leaders across talent, DE&I and business strategy, the panel discusses the realities women are still navigating in modern workplaces and what organisations need to do to better attract and retain talent.What We Cover:Why younger generations are becoming more sceptical of employersWhy flexibility is often the first thing to disappear in tougher marketsHow visibility still impacts women's progressionThe hidden career risks of flexible workingWhy leadership behaviour matters more than policyHow AI could reshape jobs and career pathsWhether DE&I targets still matterKey Takeaways:Flexibility still relies heavily on trustWomen are still balancing visibility with caregiving responsibilitiesFlexible leadership is still not fully normalisedCulture is shaped by leadership every dayAI will reshape jobs, but human skills remain criticalInclusion only works when embedded into everyday business decisionsWhy Listen: If you've ever questioned whether flexibility really works in practice, worried about visibility while working flexibly, or wondered how AI will shape future careers, this conversation offers an honest and practical perspective on the realities women are navigating at work right now. Show Links:Connect with  Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn hereVisit ISC Group's website here Visit Elsevier's website here Visit Markel's website here Visit Intact Insurance's website here Explore and download the full Women At Work Survey here Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount.Support the showSign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!Follow us on Instagram.Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here. And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!

In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores why fawning in the workplace impacts your career. Fawning is that automatic “yes” that shows up before there's even time to think. She explains how fawning is not just people pleasing, but a nervous system response that activates when fight, flight, or freeze aren't adequate options. In professional environments, this often looks like overcommitting and constantly scanning for how everyone around us might be feeling. While it can feel like being a good team player, Cindy highlights that fawning is actually rooted in a need to feel safe and how external validation becomes addictive. Cindy breaks down how fawning shows up day to day, from softening every message with apologies to avoiding conflict, and even shape-shifting to match other people's expectations. She points out that this pulls attention away from internal understanding, leaving no room to access personal opinions or instincts. Over time, this leads to taking on disproportionate emotional labor and low-visibility work while others focus on projects that lead to advancement. Cindy details rooted in a need to feel safe and that external validation can become, or not others are mad at us, 3. We don't share technical opinions or expertise out of fear of being disliked, and 4. We take on a disproportionate amount of administrative and emotional work that doesn't lead to advancement. The long-term impact is significant. Fawning erodes credibility, contributes to burnout and resentment, and can stall career growth despite strong performance. More deeply, Cindy explains, it disconnects us from our own sense of self and reinforces the belief that validation comes from others. She reframes this pattern as an adaptive response rather than a flaw, and encourages building internal validation and the capacity to tolerate discomfort. The goal isn't to stop being collaborative, but to recognize when our responses are driven by fear instead of choice, so we can show up with more agency. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Recognizing Your Fawn Response 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 special episode of Work It Like a Mum, we're sharing the opening panel from our Give to Gain Summit, hosted in support of International Women's Day.This powerful session dives into the findings from our Women at Work Survey, alongside expert insights from Oxera and Working Families leaders across research, economics and people strategy.Together, we explore the gap between what workplaces say they offer… and what women actually experience. What We Cover:What the latest data is really telling us about women at workWhy flexibility still exists in theory, not always in practiceThe real barriers to career progression for womenHow workload, stress and lack of progression are impacting womenThe role of culture, leadership and line managers in shaping experienceWhy informal networks still influence who gets aheadThe reality of balancing work, family life and ambitionThe growing gap between workplace policy and lived experienceKey Takeaways:Women aren't lacking ambition; they're navigating systems that don't fully support themFlexibility is no longer a “perk”, it's essentialHybrid working improves outcomes, but needs structure to work wellCareer progression is still impacted by visibility, networks and outdated assumptionsMany women feel valued… but not developedWorkload and culture remain key drivers of stressOrganisations risk losing talent by not designing work around real livesReal change comes from leadership behaviour, not just policyWhy Listen:If you've ever felt like work should work better than it does, that flexibility exists but often comes with trade-offs, or that you're doing a full-time job in part-time hours, this conversation will resonate. It's honest, data-backed and focused on what actually needs to change to make work work for women.Show Links:Connect with  Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn hereVisit Oxera's website here Visit the Working Families website here Explore and download the full Women At Work Survey here Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount.Support the showSign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!Follow us on Instagram.Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here. And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!

Cindy Esliger challenges the habit of making career decisions based only on what seems realistic, explaining how probability thinking keeps many professionals stuck below their potential. By relying on past patterns in our organizations, we treat incomplete data as the full picture and limit what we go after. She draws a clear distinction between probability as pattern recognition and possibility as pattern creation, pointing out that while many are comfortable solving complex problems at work, we hesitate to apply that same thinking to our own careers. She outlines four beliefs that reinforce this pattern: 1. Needing to see how it's done before we do it, 2. Waiting until we feel completely qualified, 3. Believing that if it hasn't happened for other women, it won't happen for us, and 4. We need to know how before we commit to what. These beliefs lead to playing small, accepting low-visibility work, and missing opportunities. Cindy also highlights four common professional landmines that keep this cycle going: 1. The qualification trap, 2. Comparison quicksand, 3. The false binary choice, and 4. The permission pattern. These all encourage hesitation instead of action. To shift into possibility thinking, Cindy shares six practical strategies: 1. Start with the finish line instead of the starting point, 2. Make decisions from your future self, not current circumstances, 3. Integrate all data, not just external things, 4. Focus on frequency, not just magnitude, 5. Build our inner circle, and 6. Reframe failure as a necessary part of the process. She encourages approaching career growth like solving a technical problem by testing, learning, and iterating. Cindy ends with a challenge to commit to one goal that feels improbable and take a single step toward it, reinforcing that discomfort is often a sign of growth, not a reason to hold back. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Breaking Free from Probability Thinking 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.

Getting a job in 2026 will require you to think outside the box. But sometimes, you also have to rely on tried and true methods, such as going to career fairs. In this episode, I share practical strategies for getting hired at career fairs. I talk both logistics and self-care.  Plus, a very special announcement for episode 150! Referenced Episodes:  115. A Quick start Guide to Networking Events 78. Three Types of Coffee Chats to Increase Your Income Resources:  In honor of Financial Literacy Month, I am bringing back one of my most impactful trainings: Get a Raise in Any Economy.  This training will show you the exact steps you need to take to understand how companies determine salary and what you need to do in order to maximize your salary.  Get instant access via thefirstgencoach.com/freetraining 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cindy Esliger examines how constantly relying on external validation keeps capable professionals stuck. She describes a pattern of achieving meaningful results but dismissing them while endlessly waiting for recognition to confirm our competence. In environments where validation is inconsistent or biased, this becomes a losing strategy. By downplaying accomplishments and deferring to the opinions of others, we create a gap between what we can do and what we believe we're allowed to claim. Cindy outlines the core beliefs that drive this cycle: 1. The idea that we need someone in authority to confirm we're good enough, 2. The idea that our accomplishments don't count until they're externally recognized, 3. The belief that if we were really qualified, we'd feel confident, and 4. The perfectionism trap. The consequences are real, from burnout and resentment to stalled careers and invisibility. Cindy also highlights four patterns that reinforce the trap, including parent-child dynamics with leaders, taking things personally, comparison, and setting unrealistic standards that keep focus on what's missing instead of what's already proven. To build internal validation, Cindy shares six strategies: 1. Reclaim your track record, 2. Stop outsourcing your worth, 3. Challenge automatic thoughts, 4. Establish your credibility, 5. Build internal infrastructure, and 6. Reframe self-care versus self-discipline. She emphasizes that thoughts are not facts and can be challenged with evidence. The goal is to act from self-trust now, not someday, and stop waiting for permission to step into opportunities. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Reclaiming Your Professional Worth 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.

Careers are evolving faster than ever and artificial intelligence is accelerating the shift.In this Career Coaching episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden speaks with career strategist and Overqualified™ founder Isaiah Hankel about how AI is reshaping the job market and what professionals must do to stay competitive.Isaiah breaks down how careers have evolved over the decades and why adaptability is now the most valuable professional skill. He explains the real impact of AI on hiring, job structures, and long-term employability and why professionals must understand market needs rather than rely solely on credentials.The conversation focuses on practical strategies for leveraging AI tools, shifting your mindset toward continuous evolution, and positioning yourself strategically in a rapidly changing workforce. Isaiah also shares insights from working with thousands of senior-level and advanced-degree professionals navigating major career transitions.If you're an ambitious professional looking to future-proof your career, strengthen your positioning, and thrive in the age of AI, this episode delivers practical, forward-thinking guidance.What You'll LearnHow careers have evolved over the past decadesThe real impact of AI on today's job marketWhy adaptability is essential for professional growthHow to leverage AI tools to increase productivity and positioningThe importance of understanding market demandWhy credentials alone no longer guarantee opportunityHow to shift your mindset for long-term successStrategies for navigating hiring biasPractical steps to future-proof your professional lifeKey Takeaways✅ Careers are constantly evolving, adaptability is critical✅ AI is changing how companies hire and operate✅ Skills and positioning matter more than credentials alone✅ Understanding market needs increases career leverage✅ Leveraging AI tools creates competitive advantage✅ Hiring systems often overlook highly qualified professionals✅ Mindset shifts are required for long-term career security

In this episode, Cindy Esliger challenges how we tend towards defensive career management and invites us to consider what it would look like to build a career from a position of strength instead of constant protection. She describes how many professionals, especially in demanding or biased environments, are conditioned to anticipate criticism and brace for pushback before it even happens. These behaviors may start as survival strategies, but Cindy explains how they quietly shift our energy away from growth and toward self-protection. They keep us stuck in cycles of overpreparing, staying quiet, and trading short-term relief for long-term stagnation. Cindy breaks down the hidden cost of living in survival mode, professionally and personally. The costs range from missed opportunities and burnout to becoming known as the reliable workhorse instead of the strategic thinker. She also highlights five workplace patterns to watch for that reinforce this defensive posture: 1. making excuses for the behavior of others, 2. gaslighting in real time, 3. future faking from leadership, 4. enablers who normalize dysfunction, and 5. being worn down. When permitted, these patterns don't just persist; they escalate. She emphasizes that while we may have been genuinely mistreated, staying in a defensive stance limits agency and reinforces the very dynamics we are trying to protect ourselves from. Cindy explores what it looks like to move forward with intention, and offers six practical strategies to help us step out of survival mode and into an empowered approach. 1. Stay curious, 2. Practice radical acceptance while seeking workarounds, 3. Let go of frustration and anger, 4. Identify and change toxic patterns, 5. Focus on what's in our control, and 6. Decide what success looks like for us. She reframes resilience as something built through small, consistent choices rather than dramatic change. And she reminds us that we're not just surviving difficult environments, we're developing the skills and strength that can actively shape our careers. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Engineering Your Career from Strength 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 tackles the reality of why avoiding difficult workplace interactions often makes things worse. She describes the familiar experience of conversations that make our stomachs drop, and our minds go blank, especially when dealing with colleagues who undermine or take credit for our work. Cindy explains that workplace bullying often shows up in subtle ways like interruptions, exclusion, and microaggressions, and it tends to continue when it is not addressed. She emphasizes that learning to confront these behaviors calmly and strategically, rather than ignoring them, is what shifts how others perceive and treat us.  She walks through the true cost of staying silent, from burnout and loss of credibility to becoming seen as someone who can be pushed around. Cindy outlines seven common behaviors that make these situations worse: 1. Apologizing excessively, 2. Overexplaining decisions, 3. Accepting microaggressive compliments, 4. Letting dismissive behavior slide, 5. Failing to document patterns of exclusion or bias, 6. Isolating instead of building alliances, and 7. Matching unprofessional behavior. Instead of suppressing emotions or ignoring the problem, she encourages a more strategic approach that focuses on choosing when to speak up and documenting patterns so that responses are intentional rather than reactive. Cindy shares her framework for emotional rehearsal, a practical way to prepare for tough conversations in advance. She breaks it into four steps: 1. Recognize our triggers, 2. Examine the thought patterns underneath triggers, 3. Practice the conversation in advance, and 4. Use a mindfulness framework in the actual moment. Cindy reinforces that discomfort is not a sign that something is wrong, but a sign of growth. By preparing ahead of time, professionals can respond instead of react and build real confidence through action. The goal is not to control others, but to take ownership of our responses, boundaries, and professional presence. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Confronting Conversations That Trigger You 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 episode: Defining “enough,” FIRE mindset shifts, intentional career design, sabbaticals as low-risk experiments, and taking action to find clarity.Episode SummarySusie Ade—mental health and wellbeing program manager at Google and a certified career coach—shares how discovering financial independence changed not just how they spend, but how they make decisions about work, time, and meaning. Susie and Adam explore what it looks like to define “enough” from the inside out: using daily joy, energy, and alignment (not comparison or consumerism) as the measuring stick.They also dig into Susie's unconventional path at Google and a three-month sabbatical working at a winery in Australia—an intentional reset that helped clarify what Susie wanted next. A recurring theme: clarity rarely comes from overthinking; it comes from running thoughtful experiments and building a “bias toward action” within safe boundaries.Guest BioSusie Ade is a certified career coach (CPCC) and mental health and wellbeing program manager at Google. Over nearly a decade at Google, Susie has held roles across sales, YouTube's Intelligence Desk, and people development. Susie coaches employees internally and works with private clients who want more fulfillment, clarity, and alignment in their careers.Resources & Books MentionedMr. Money Mustache blogYour Money or Your Life — Vicki Robin & Joe DominguezThe Simple Path to Wealth — JL CollinsDesigning Your Life — Bill Burnett & Dave EvansStrengthsFinder 2.0 — Tom RathChooseFI podcastHeadspace (meditation app)The Tim Ferriss Show #542: Chris Dixon & Naval Ravikant on Web3Mindful FIRE ep 14 with Morgan Bria: mindfulfire.org/14Guest Contact InformationWebsite: susieade.comLinkedIn: PS: Introducing the…

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Feeling stuck in your career, burnt out, or questioning if it's time to quit? This episode is for anyone navigating a career pivot or craving more purpose and fulfillment in their work We're joined by career coach, author, and former Google executive Megan Hellerer to unpack how to find an aligned career and make confident decisions about your next chapter. We explore the truth behind the Achievement Lie, and why so many millennials feel anxious, lost, and burned out despite being successful. You'll learn the difference between your “fear self” and your “true self,” why logic alone won't lead you to the right decisions, and how to start making decisions based on what actually feels aligned. After doing everything “right” — graduating from Stanford, landing a high-powered role at Google — Megan found herself deeply unfulfilled and ultimately quit away with no plan. She went on to develop her now widely recognized framework, Directional Living®, and wrote a popular book with the same name, helping ambitious but disconnected high-achievers (like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez!) rebuild careers that actually feel good. Tune in for more on: The “Achievement Lie” and how it keeps you stuck How to know when it's time to quit your job (vs. making changes to stick it out) The difference between burnout from overwork vs burnout from misalignment How to tap into your intuition and inner navigation system The difference between your fear self vs true self in decision-making Practical exercises to uncover what actually lights you up (even if you feel lost) Why your curiosity and joy are so helpful How to overcome fear, uncertainty, and decision paralysis The 4 decision-making “omens” to avoid Why there's no single “right” career path — only what's right for you right now   For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Give to Gain: How Generosity Builds Careers, Confidence and Meaningful SuccessWhat happens when generous people come together to talk about career growth, visibility, networking, communication and sharing expertise?In this special episode, I bring together four remarkable women from across Australia, New Zealand and the United States for a thoughtful conversation on one powerful theme: Give to Gain.This is a conversation about the kind of giving that creates genuine connection. Not giving to impress. Not giving to keep score. But giving in a way that builds trust, opens doors, strengthens relationships and often leads to opportunities you could never have planned for.We explore how generosity can shape a career, grow a business and help you build a reputation that feels both meaningful and sustainable.In this episode you'll discover:Why generosity is often the starting point for unexpected career opportunitiesHow giving without agenda can build trust, credibility and lasting professional relationshipsThe importance of career clarity before you update your resume, LinkedIn profile or start applying for rolesWhy your LinkedIn presence matters more than ever in an AI-shaped worldHow networking works best when it is rooted in care, consistency and long-term connectionWhy strong communication is not about saying more, but about saying what matters with intentionHow your existing knowledge, stories and experience may already hold the foundation for a bookFeaturing insights from:Jane Jackson - on Career Success and Job SearchLynnaire Johnston - on LinkedIn visibility Sigrid de Kaste - on Network as a long game Gina Balarin - on communicating with intention Gillian Whitney - on overcoming self-doubt to write your book A question we also tackleOne of the most thoughtful moments in the discussion came from a question many generous people wrestle with:How do you continue to give freely without overextending yourself?We explore the balance between generosity and self-respect, and why healthy giving includes boundaries, discernment and care for your own wellbeing too.Useful links and resourcesAccess the free resources shared by our panel during our conversation at: https://www.thecareersacademy.online/iwd2026If you are ready to gain career clarity and take your next step with more confidence, explore my coaching and career support resources at: https://www.janejacksoncoach.com https://www.thecareersacademy.online-------------------- Welcome to Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson where I help mid career professionals overcome self doubt and gain career clarity and the confidence to create the life and career they desire. Book a Zoom chat with me at janejacksoncoach.com - I'd love to meet you and discover what's happening in your career! Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/   Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

Scarcity isn't just about lacking resources—it's a mindset that shows up early and often. I see it in how we eat (finishing food, eating when not hungry, “last supper” thinking), and how that drives the restrict–overeat cycle. This isn't a discipline problem—it's a natural response to perceived scarcity. On today's podcast, we talk about how to shift this in a practical way: creating consistency with meals and nutrition reducing urgency around food building trust in your body and your routines I share small, everyday examples (like airplane snacks and hotel toiletries) to highlight how subtle and automatic scarcity thinking can be. The core idea: many of our behaviours—around food, business, and decision-making—are responses to perceived scarcity. The shift isn't about “thinking positively,” but about building consistency and trust so that urgency starts to quiet down. A more sustainable way to operate—in both health and business. WORK WITH ME Join my Weight Loss Coaching Program for women, Best Weight https://www.sashahighmd.com/bestweight Recover Strong for Binge Eating - https://www.sashahighmd.com/bed O​​ntario-Wide Virtual Obesity Management Clinic https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com Business & Career Coaching for Women Physicians www.sashahighmd.com/entrepreneur FOLLOW SASHA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sashahighmd/

"I didn't care about my job. I didn't care about my career. I cared about my son." In this deeply personal and courageous episode, we sit down with Deep Lam to discuss the heartbreaking reality of losing her son to suicide. Deep shares the "unthinkable" experience of loss and reveals the subtle signs of isolation that can hide behind high achievement, good grades, and academic success. If you are a parent, leader, or friend, this conversation is a must-watch to understand how to bridge the gap between "I'm fine" and the truth. Key Chapters: 00:00 - Deep's Story: How I Lost My Son 04:15 - The Signs I Missed (And What To Look For) 12:30 - The One Question Every Parent Must Ask 18:45 - Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Workplace 25:00 - Advice for Leaders Supporting Grieving Employees 32:00 - How to Build a "Help Chain" at Home and Work

Why mastering unspoken workplace communication is essential to long-term career success.Succeeding at work doesn't just depend on how hard you work or how smart you are. According to Erin McGoff, it often comes down to whether you understand the “secret language” everyone else seems to be speaking.McGoff is a career creator, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and author of The Secret Language of Work: Hyper Helpful Scripts for Every Situation. Known for her wildly popular AdviceWithErin platform, she helps millions of professionals phrase things more effectively — without sounding stiff or robotic. “It's this hidden curriculum to the workforce,” she explains, describing the unwritten rules of interviews, negotiations, and professional etiquette. “It's not written down anywhere. It's not equally distributed.” Her mission is to make those invisible rules visible — and usable.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, McGoff and host Matt Abrahams explore how to communicate with confidence, advocate for yourself strategically, and build a professional brand with intention. Confidence, she says, isn't fixed: “Confidence isn't binary. Confidence is a spectrum.” It starts internally, with how we speak to ourselves, and strengthens when we “get really good at what you do.”Episode Reference Links:Erin McGoffErin's Book: The Secret Language of Work202. Own Your Brand: How to Communicate with Presence and Impact Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:56) - The Secret Language of Work (06:32) - Building Confidence (08:39) - Creating Your Professional Brand (10:00) - Setting Expectations at Work (12:31) - Advocate Strategically (14:34) - Mastering First Impressions (15:50) - Professional vs. Personal (18:19) - Interview Before, During, After (22:55) - Nonverbal Presence (23:19) - The Final Three Questions (27:18) - Conclusion  ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is brought to you by Babbel. Think Fast Talk Smart listeners can get started on your language learning journey today- visit Babbel.com/Thinkfast and get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription.Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Cindy Esliger challenges the habit of treating a career like a group decision in this episode, emphasizing that outsourcing choices to managers, mentors, and colleagues is a subtle but powerful form of self-sabotage. She describes how high performers often fall into the trap of seeking permission, especially in environments where their instincts are questioned and their contributions go unrecognized. Over time, this creates self-doubt and disconnects them from their own goals. Cindy introduces the idea of the curse of competence, where being reliable and indispensable leads to invisibility rather than advancement, keeping capable professionals stuck and burned out. She outlines five common beliefs that reinforce this pattern: 1. Needing more experience before acting, 2. Believing hard work alone will lead to recognition, 3. Thinking it is selfish to prioritize personal goals, 4. Feeling obligated to stay out of loyalty, and 5. Fearing that making a move will let others down. Cindy also highlights the personal and professional consequences of staying in this cycle, consequences that include resentment, loss of confidence, stagnation, and missed financial opportunities. She then shares seven red flags to watch for in the workplace, including credit being misattributed, potential without opportunity, selective mentorship, constantly shifting expectations, toxic positivity, double standards, and the importance of trusting one's gut when something feels off. Cindy explains that sometimes the most strategic move we can make is to walk away, and she explains several indicators that alert us when to leave. She also offers eight practical strategies to take back control: 1. Reconnect with our own goals through self-reflection, 2. Shift our language from seeking permission to announcing decisions, 3. Build our own personal advisory boards, 4. Take ownership of our visibility, 5. Practice choosing ourselves without guilt, 6. Reframe the curse of competence as a launch pad instead of a trap, 7. Embrace what we can control and release what we can't, and 8. Create clear decision-making criteria for ourselves. Her message is direct and practical. A career is not a committee decision, and waiting for permission will only delay progress.  Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Reclaiming Your Career Path 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.

Find the FULL TRANSCRIPT for this episode and more resources for coaches at ProsperousCoach.com/379.Also mentioned in this episode:280 - Coach, Are You Worried About Promising Results?Nail Your Niche - 90-minute private niche strategy session with RhondaAre you stuck on your coaching niche?A coach I talked to was struggling to decide whether they wanted to be a Health Coach or a Life Coach.They were looking at the niche decision from a limited perspective.Putting a word before ‘Coach' doesn't constitute a niche that helps you stand out in the crowd and gain traction, which is what a niche is meant to do.Also, LIFE coaching is coaching anyone about anything because life is everything.Do you see how life coaching can't be an effective niche?In my book, other broad tracks aren't quite a niche either.At the centerpiece of a smart niche is the people you serve. A unique group with unique problems.The coach and I worked through 5 pervasive myths—beliefs this coach held— that kept them from identifying a specific audience and niche they would love.Then it was easy to break through to a smart choice that fit the coach well.Let's bust the 5 myths once and for all in this episode of Prosperous Coach Podcast.I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous CoachRhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.For VIP step-by-step support apply  for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

  How do we maintain our authenticity in a workplace that often demands conformity?  In this episode, organizational psychologist Janice Gassam Asare, Ph.D., joins us to discuss the strategies for fostering psychological safety, and ethical AI in the workplace. From the weaponization of "professionalism" to the risks and opportunities of Ethical AI, Janice provides a roadmap for driving societal change while protecting your own well-being.   We dive deep into: The Conformity Trap: How "professionalism" is often used against underrepresented groups. Covert Equity: Practical advice for building effective equity strategies even when facing organizational pushback AI & Equity: A look at the risks AI poses to marginalized groups and how to advocate for responsible tech. Collective Action: Why community and patience are the secret ingredients to long-term activism.   Connect with us: Learn more about our guest, Janice Gassam Asare, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicegassamphd/ and instagram at janicejnice Follow our host, Samorn Selim, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/.    Books:  Career Unicorns™ 90-Day 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Cultivate Mindfulness, Beat Burnout & Find Career Joy: https://tinyurl.com/49xdxrz8. Career Unicorns™ 90-Day 5-Minute Self-Reflection Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Find Career Clarity, Purpose & Fulfillment: https://tinyurl.com/nnu8k5rd.  Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer: https://tinyurl.com/4z6erw7v  Career Coaching, Trainings & Keynotes Schedule a free consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.  

Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast Host: Vicki Noethling Today's Interview Title: It's Not About Where You Start in Your Career; It's About Where You Finish Career paths are rarely linear—and that's exactly what makes them powerful. In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling is joined by Cheryl Polk, a renowned Holistic Career Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, and Recruiter who has helped more than 3,000 clients align their careers with their overall wellbeing—physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, financially, and spiritually. As the owner of Excel Resumes & Career Coaching, Cheryl has supported students and professionals at every stage of life in navigating career pivots, building personal brands, preparing for interviews, and creating meaningful work/life balance. Top-rated and highly recommended on LinkedIn, Cheryl brings both strategic expertise and heart-centered insight to career development. In this conversation, Cheryl shares practical guidance, real-world strategies, and encouragement for anyone questioning their next career move—or wondering if it's too late to make a change. In this episode, we discuss: Cheryl's personal journey and what led her to holistic career coaching How to successfully pivot into a new industry mid-career What truly makes a resume stand out to today's employers Smart ways to handle tough and unexpected interview questions How job seekers can stay competitive in a challenging job market Why it's never too late to transition into a new career How high school graduates and college students can confidently choose a major Whether you're just starting out, navigating a career transition, or redefining success in your current role, this episode will remind you that your career is a journey—and you get to decide how it unfolds.

In this episode, Cindy Esliger discusses why receiving feedback can feel so emotionally overwhelming and how it can quietly derail careers if left unchecked. She describes the common experience of replaying performance reviews long after they happen, questioning our abilities, and letting a single piece of criticism overshadow everything else. Cindy focuses on how feedback often triggers imposter syndrome, especially in environments where scrutiny already feels high, and why learning to process criticism effectively is essential for building a resilient and successful career.  Cindy explains that our reactions to feedback are deeply connected to how our brains process perceived threats. Because of the brain's negativity bias, criticism can trigger a stress response that makes us defensive, emotional, or stuck replaying the conversation. She also highlights three red flags to watch for when receiving feedback, helping us recognize when criticism is useful and when it may simply be noise: 1. Distinguish between vague personal attacks and specific behavior-based feedback, 2. Pay attention to timing and setting, and 3. Notice when we start adding our own story.  To help us manage feedback more effectively, Cindy shares eight practical strategies for handling criticism without spiraling and instead turning it into useful information: 1. Pause before reacting to interrupt the emotional response, 2. Develop a feedback filter, 3. Seek clarification when feedback is vague or unclear, 4. Reframe the story we're telling ourselves about the feedback, 5. Look for patterns over time, 6. Respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively, 7. Practice gratitude for the information, and 8. Restate and paraphrase the feedback to confirm understanding. By approaching criticism with curiosity and intention, Cindy reminds us that feedback doesn't have to become a spiral of self-doubt. Instead, it can become a powerful tool for growth, self-awareness, and building the career we truly want. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Handling Feedback Gracefully 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 a textYou were handed someone else's decision. 200 positions were eliminated, including yours. Now you are wondering if you must go back to school or start at the bottom. What if you did not have to start over? In this episode, Kele Belton interviews Madelyn Mackie, a certified career management coach who has helped clients land positions at Google, Facebook, Deloitte, and Kaiser. You will learn how to write your resume for the future, craft a career pivot narrative that shifts you from victim to visionary, and activate your network with strategic command.WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT Madelyn Mackie, founder of Madelyn Mackie and Associates, has spent her career helping professionals navigate major transitions. Her own journey moved from biochemistry research to professional theater to the C-suite of the American Red Cross. Her secret: she focused on how her skills could solve their problems, not on her past titles. In this 43-minute interview, Madelyn breaks down the Career Pivot Framework that eliminates the belief that you need a new degree to pivot your career.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNThe Green and Yellow Highlighter Exercise. Print a job posting. Highlight what you know in green and what you need to learn in yellow. If it is 60% green, you are ready for the role.The Workforce Reduction Script. A professional way to frame your departure: "XYZ organization had a workforce reduction. 200 positions were eliminated, including mine. Now I am taking my expertise in [keywords] to help your organization achieve [mission]."The Three LinkedIn Essentials. (1) Professional headshot, (2) Headline with job title, 3 to 5 skills, and a big metric, (3) Job descriptions with outcomes rather than just responsibilities.Networking with Specificity. Do not say "let me know if you see anything." Instead: "Can you refer me for this job by Friday?" or "Can you introduce me to these three people? Here is the email to copy and paste."WHAT YOU WILL ACTUALLY DO THIS WEEKBreathe First. Stop spinning on job boards. List everything you need to do and categorize them. Handle urgent items like health insurance before moving to LinkedIn.Run the Highlighter Audit. Find 3 to 5 job postings. Highlight your skills. If you hit the 60% green threshold, you are ready to apply.Identify Your Top 20. List past bosses, colleagues, and neighbors. Reach out with a specific ask rather than a general request.Update Your Headline. Use the formula: [Job Title] | [3-5 Skills] | [Big Metric Result].MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEMadelyn Mackie. Certified career management coach and nationally certified online profile expert.The STAR Method. Situation, Task, Action, and Results for interviews and resumes.AI Tools. ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Perplexity for career research.Ignite Your Leadership Power Accelerator. Kele's 12-week group coaching program for women leaders. Join the Spring cohort!ABOUT YOUR HOST Kele Belton is the CEO of The Tailored Approach and a leadership communication coach. Through her podcast Communicate to Lead, which is ranked in the Top 10% of podcasts globally, she helps high-achieving women move from execution to strategic leadership during major career transitions.CONNECT WITH KELE:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredap

In this episode, Cindy explores the difficult but important truth that sometimes professional relationships that appear supportive are actually holding us back. She discusses how loyalty, especially in competitive or male-dominated industries, can quietly become a trap. As professionals, we pride ourselves on being dependable team players, but over time, that loyalty can keep us stuck in roles or environments that no longer align with who we've become. Instead of encouragement, we may receive concern or subtle pressure that discourages us from growing or taking risks, and keeps the status quo intact. Cindy unpacks how manipulation can hide behind mentorship or investment in someone's success. When colleagues or mentors question our loyalty for considering new opportunities or frame our ambitions as risky or unrealistic, it can create self-doubt and hesitation. Cindy describes four real consequences of staying loyal and not making changes for ourselves: 1. Slow burn of resentment, 2. Erosion of self-trust, 3. Missing opportunities, and 4. Ending up in a state of high-functioning misery. Cindy discusses how to recognize when loyalty has crossed the line into liability and what we can do about it. She outlines key warning signs in professional relationships, offers strategies for setting boundaries around advice, and highlights ways to make career decisions based on alignment rather than guilt. Cindy emphasizes that growth often requires difficult conversations and the courage to choose a path others may not understand. Letting go of relationships that keep us playing small isn't about ingratitude; it's about honoring personal growth and trusting the ability to move forward. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Building Your Challenge Network 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 episode, Cindy Esliger challenges the conventional advice that building a strong support network is essential for career success. While cheerleaders who validate our experiences and celebrate our wins are important, they can also unintentionally keep us stuck. When everyone around us agrees with our perspective, we risk creating an echo chamber, one that reinforces our frustrations without pushing us to try new strategies. Being “right” about workplace bias or systemic challenges doesn't automatically move us closer to goals if our approach isn't evolving. Cindy introduces the concept of a Challenge Network, a small group of thoughtful, invested people who care enough about our success to question our assumptions and expose blind spots. These are not critics who tear us down, but strategic thinkers who stretch perspectives. She outlines six practical steps to build and use this kind of network effectively: 1. Think like a scientist, 2. Assemble a challenge network intentionally, 3. Create distance from our own thinking, 4. Know when to rethink and when to commit, 5. Manage the identity shift, 6. Use feedback without becoming a people pleaser.  Ultimately, Cindy reframes confidence not as certainty in what we already know, but as confidence in our ability to learn. In male-dominated or complex workplaces, cognitive flexibility becomes a competitive advantage. The professionals who advance aren't just talented, they're willing to rethink their strategies when the evidence demands it. If we want to stop sabotaging our success, it may be time to surround ourselves with people who challenge us to grow, not just those who applaud us for staying the same. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Building Your Challenge Network 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.

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed.  What achievement would feel like "enough" for you? Is there a level of success you'd ever be totally satisfied with? If you're an over-achiever that's always chasing what's next, this one's for you. We're throwing it back to this potent conversation with Leisse Wilcox, where we unpack the never-ending pursuit of more achievement, the 4 "P"s of self-sabotage (from perfectionism to people-pleasing) and how to actually feel like enough.  Leisse is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, performance coach, emotional intelligence expert and two-times best-selling author. Known as “the Marie Kondo of your Unconscious”, She helps clients and businesses turns self-sabotage into success in each of life's cornerstone areas, combining strategic consulting and therapeutic coaching tools.  Follow Leisse on Instagram and check out her website.  Read Leisse's bestselling books, To Call Myself Beloved and Alone: The Truth + Beauty of Belonging. Listen to our full episode here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores why adaptation is no longer optional in today's workplace. Often, we double down on working harder, believing our results will eventually speak for themselves. Instead, we become boxed into narrow specialties while others move ahead into broader, more visible roles. Cindy explains how staying the same can quietly become the bigger risk, especially as industries evolve and organizations reward flexibility over loyalty to the status quo.    Cindy unpacks the hidden beliefs that keep us stuck, including the idea that it is too late to change or that permission must come from a boss or colleague. She explains that the costs of waiting are being pigeonholed and overlooked, or bored and undervalued. Rather than complaining or waiting for validation, she challenges us to take ownership of our growth and stop sacrificing our evolution to keep others comfortable. Adaptive thinking is a learnable skill that can transform a career. Adaptive thinkers stay curious and revise their opinions when new information emerges; they're able to take action before they feel fully ready. Cindy shares practical ways to build this mindset, from asking better questions to embracing discomfort as part of growth. The message is clear. We are not stuck. We have agency. The real question is whether we are willing to adapt and take the first step toward the careers we actually want. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Adaptive Thinking in 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.

What could you and your team do with personalized, scalable leadership and career coaching? Michelle Vitus, Founder and CEO of Slate, is here to explain how one bad outplacement experience became the spark for reimagining leadership development. Their conversation explores how offboarding can reveal whether a company is living its values, why scalable leadership coaching can be especially helpful for middle managers, and how AI can multiply human talent with meaningful coaching and reflection. If you're thinking about leadership development, navigating change, or wondering how AI fits into your organization without compromising your values, this episode is packed with practical insights.

In this episode, Cindy Esliger dives into what it's like being the only woman in a room full of men, and the unique challenges that present to our careers. When there's no other woman, it creates a kind of professional loneliness that's hard to explain. But worse, with nobody like us to gauge our progress against, compare notes with, and validate our experiences, we end up isolated and self-doubting. Cindy gets into how to celebrate our own progress even when we have nobody to reflect it back to us, and why creating a community outside our work is a necessity for success.Being the only woman, or one of very few, in a workplace often means our feedback ranges from vague to contradictory. We're told we're doing great, but aren't promoted. We're told to speak up, but when we do, we're labeled aggressive. Without a support system to validate these experiences and help us remember our strengths, we second-guess ourselves and miss out on opportunities for growth. Cindy explores what validation really means and how to get it for ourselves when we're alone in an organization. There are ways to make things easier on ourselves, to focus on what we can control and define our own success. Cindy outlines them in five points: 1. Find and create community outside our organization, 2. Turn vague feedback into a growth opportunity, 3. Create our own developmental roadmap, 4. Recenter ourselves with personal metrics for success, 5. Learn from others without diminishing ourselves, 6. Build resilience by focusing on becoming stronger, and 7. Consistent actions build momentum. We have the power to define success on our own terms and make our own growth opportunities even when we're alone.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Thriving When You're The Only OneAstronomic 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 lost in your career? Questioning your life direction? So many of us spend our 20s and 30s chasing the job titles we're told we “should” have, lofty income goals, or status, only to end up feeling disconnected, unfulfilled, and like we've sold our soul along the way.What if the answer to career clarity and job satisfaction isn't ahead of you… it's behind you?Research shows that people whose adult careers align with their early interests experience higher job satisfaction, better income, and greater educational attainment. If you loved writing, building, organizing, performing, asking questions, leading groups, solving problems, or creating things as a kid, those patterns can still guide what feels meaningful and easeful in adulthood.So in today's episode, we explore how your childhood interests and your true nature as a kid can offer clues for what will bring you long-term career fulfillment — and why reconnecting with who you were as a child is an evidence-based career strategy.Tune in to hear about:Why so many adults feel lost or misaligned in their careersThe disconnect between societal expectations and your authentic selfHow your childhood “essence” reveals your natural strengthsPrompts to uncover your core natureThe new research linking childhood interests to adult job satisfactionHow interests are often more stable than personality traitsHolland's RIASEC career theory in the 6 interest categoriesHow to use your younger self as a practical career compassFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Let's be honest: in 2026, anyone can ask AI to polish a cover letter. But AI can't hold space for a client's dreams. It can't offer the empathy of a woman who has walked the path from "Sunday dread" to total career alignment. If you've been feeling that restless pull for more—a desire to turn your calling into a profitable business—it's time to stop waiting for "the right time." I'm showing you the exact roadmap to launch your coaching business in 90 days or less. Here is what's possible for you: Location Freedom: Coach from your laptop while your kids play nearby. Impact: Move from task-based services to deep, life-altering transformations. Scalability: Learn the path to $10K months using my proven 5-step success path. Stop selling your time. Start packaging your superpower. ✨ Ready to take the first step? www.classycareergirl.com/certification

What if the career path you're on was never really your choice to begin with?Snippet of wisdom 95.In this series, I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today my guest is the career coach Keith Anderson, who talks about how societal and parental programming shape our identity, and why acknowledging it is key to change.Press play to discover how reconnecting with your true self can lead to a career that fulfils you.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚Listen to the full conversation with Keith Anderson in episode #508:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/508˚

Legendary media executive and headhunter Rob Barnett takes us on his journey through the wild, unpredictable world of radio and television, that included being tasked with replacing Howard Stern on CBS Radio.  A challenge that would become one of the most talked-about moments in broadcasting. But not to be upstaged by his earliest achievement, when he convinced the Rolling Stones to play a secret show for 300 WAAF listeners in Boston back in 1981.The episode explores Rob Barnett's evolution, from major programming roles to trailblazing online video networks like MTV, VH-1, and My Damn Channel.  He reveals big risks that lead to iconic moments.  And how his own career pivot created a compassionate career coaching platform and executive job search for media professionals. If you've been “on the beach” without a job, Rob Barnett breaks down the frustrations of the modern job hunt, shares practical tips from his book Next Job Best Job and website NextJobBestJob.com, and gives real advice on standing out in today's changing media landscape.Here's how you can find your next job:  https://nextjobbestjob.comHere's how you can hire Rob 1 on 1:  https://robbarnettmedia.comHere's where you can buy the book:  NextJobBestJob/AmazonRob's email:  rob@robbarnettmedia.comYou can download or stream every episode of AIRCHECK from Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also listen on YouTube. Ask your Smart Speaker to “Play Aircheck Podcast”.If you're a radio vet with a story to tell we want to hear from you.Email us at Aircheckme@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/aircheckmeTell us what you think and your favorite episode!

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!What if the clarity you've been searching for won't come from working harder or pushing through the fog?In episode 280 of YOUR CAREER PODCAST, I talk about finding career clarity when everything feels uncertain. Whether you're feeling stuck, wondering if there's something more fulfilling out there, or trying to figure out your next move, this conversation is for you.I'm sharing why thoughtful self reflection matters more than rushing into action, and introducing my free workbook "Prepare for the Year Ahead" to help you gain the clarity and career confidence you need.Key TakeawaysClarity doesn't come from rushing - When navigating career change, the instinct is to move faster. But like driving in fog, adding speed without visibility creates problems. Creating space for clear thinking moves you forward.Reflection reveals your resilience - Looking back isn't about dwelling on the past. It's understanding the map you've created through your experiences, recognising your growth, and making informed decisions about sustainable paths forward.There's no "right time" for career reflection - Clarity doesn't follow a calendar. Whether facing redundancy, organisational change, mid-year scattered energy, or dissatisfaction, reflection responds to your attention whenever you give it.Reflection is an act of self-respect - Taking time to review your energy, decisions, work, and values isn't wasted time. It's choosing to lead your career rather than react to it.ResourcesDownload the free workbook: Prepare for the Year Ahead - Gain structure and freedom to reflect on your career anytime. Notice patterns, reconnect with priorities, and gain clarity to move forward with confidence.Career coaching support: Ready for personalised guidance? Book a complimentary exploratory chat. Whether you're job seeking, considering career change, or building career confidence, I work with professionals in Sydney and across Australia ready to create meaningful change. The link to book is at www.janejacksoncoach.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel: Jane Career Coach on YouTube for career clarity insights, coaching tips, and practical strategies.Next StepsSubscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode with practical career advice.Download the "Prepare for the Year Ahead" workbook at www.janejacksoncoach.com and take that first step towards the clarity you deserve.Jane Jackson is a career coach based in Sydney, Australia, specialising in helping mid-career professionals navigate career change and build lasting career confidence..Welcome to Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson where I help mid career professionals overcome self doubt and gain career clarity and the confidence to create the life and career they desire. Book a Zoom chat with me at janejacksoncoach.com - I'd love to meet you and discover what's happening in your career! Support the showFind out what you MUST DO to make a successful career change and land the job you'll LOVE. Take the CAREER SUCCESS QUIZ (it only takes 2 minutes) https://careersuccess.scoreapp.com/ Get your results, analysis and recommendations immediately.

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In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, I'm joined by Jen Elworthy, fertility career coach and Director of Engagement at Fertility Matters at Work, to explore how career coaching can support you while going through fertility treatment. Jen joined our team in July 2025, and since then I've had the joy of learning from her insight, empathy and real-world experience. She has lived through the impact of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage while working in high-pressure environments, and she shares how these experiences shaped her approach to coaching. If you've ever felt stuck in your job because of your treatment, uncertain how to talk to work, or unable to see a career path that aligns with what you're going through, this episode is for you. What we discuss in this episode: Jen's personal fertility journey, including multiple losses and the emotional toll on her mental health and career How she moved from ambitious and confident to experiencing panic attacks at work The challenges of opening up to colleagues and managers during early treatment The power of having just one supportive person at work who gets it Her IVF survival kit and practical tips for managing during a workday Why “career coaching” isn't just for high-flyers or executives Examples of how she's helped clients through job changes, promotions, sabbaticals, and re-aligning their work-life balance Her approach to resilience coaching and “bounce back ability” during treatment Why therapy helped her heal, but coaching helped her move forward Misconceptions about who coaching is for, and why it can be more accessible than you think How Jen structured her coaching offers to meet people at different financial entry points Jen's support offerings include: One-to-one coaching (short-term or long-term packages) One-off coaching conversations Employer-sponsored coaching (some clients have had it covered as part of redundancy packages) Low-cost workshops (around £20–£25) Free resources and templates on her website Free newsletter + insights via LinkedIn and Instagram If you're considering career coaching but aren't sure it's “for you”, this is your reminder that it's absolutely okay to ask for help, and there are options at every level. This episode is sponsored by Access Fertility Worried about the financial pressure of treatment? Access Fertility offers funding programmes and 0% interest finance to help ease the burden of self-funding IVF. Their services include:

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