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Are you stuck in your career because you can't stop overthinking every decision? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into why overthinking keeps you paralyzed, how fear of failure plays into it, and—most importantly—how to finally take confident action toward the work you actually want. You'll learn practical steps to move forward, shift from analyzing to experimenting, and start creating momentum in your career (even if you don't have it all figured out yet).   What You'll Learn: Why overthinking stalls your progress and how to break free The key difference between reflection and paralysis How to stop waiting for the “perfect” next step Simple mindset shifts that help you act with confidence Real strategies from people who got unstuck and found work they love If you've been spinning your wheels and second-guessing every move, this conversation will show you how to stop overthinking and finally make real progress.   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources   What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)  

Ever feel trapped in work that doesn't fit, convinced certain career paths just aren't for you? Aaron spent over a decade believing he'd "tried law and failed" when he'd never actually tried at all, while Steph kept fitness as a side hustle because she believed "you can't make money in fitness." Their breakthroughs reveal how the biggest career obstacles aren't external barriers—they're the limiting stories we tell ourselves, and why questioning these beliefs can unlock careers you thought were impossible.   What you'll learn Why limiting beliefs about career failure often prevent us from pursuing paths we never actually tried The feedback exercise that reveals what everyone else sees about your potential (that you can't see yourself) Why reaching rock bottom in your career is often the clarity you need to question false limitations   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

Most people think networking means awkward small talk and business cards. But Darrah Brustein proves real networking is about authentic connection, not transactions. In this episode, she shares how to reach busy people, build genuine relationships, and make networking something you actually enjoy.   What you'll learn The key to connecting with busy professionals without being ignored The mindset shift that makes networking enjoyable instead of awkward The top mistakes that make you forgettable when networking — and how to avoid them The secret to follow-ups that people actually respond to Why curiosity matters more than confidence in networking success   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

Ever feel like you're gambling with years of your life every time you change jobs? Most people think career change means picking the “right” opportunity and committing — only to find out too late it's wrong. But what if you could test and validate what you want before making the leap?   What you'll learn: Why career experiments are the fastest way to find work that truly fits (without years of trial and error) How to move past the awkwardness of experimenting and turn it into real opportunities Why so-called “failed” experiments actually save you time and frustration   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

After years of constant job searching, endless pivots, and chasing new degrees, Amy Haggerty realized she wasn't the problem; her career path was. This episode dives into her transformation from chronically unfulfilled employee to thriving creative entrepreneur, and how she finally built a business aligned with her strengths, passions, and values.   What you'll learn How Amy spent 20 years in unfulfilling jobs before discovering her entrepreneurial path Why craving freedom at work doesn't always mean you're ready to run a business The surprising reason Amy deleted her LinkedIn and walked away from her old career identity The “one thing a day” habit that helped her build momentum through fear and uncertainty The mindset shifts that turned constant job frustration into the courage to start her own business   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Choosing a Business Recipe That Works for You (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Want to Start a Business? 5 Essential Questions No One Asks (Especially if you have a family) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

Making a career change is hard enough. Doing it while your family and friends question your every move? That's a whole new level. In this episode, Rebecca Maddox shares how she left a high-status political law career, dealt with unexpected pushback, and reframed her interviews to land a role that truly fit her life and goals.   What you'll learn Why Rebecca walked away from a “dream job” in law and politics in Washington, DC The hidden toll of stress at work and how health scares can signal it's time to change How she navigated family doubt and turned pushback into support The surprising mindset shift that made her more authentic (and successful) in interviews Why prestige doesn't equal fulfillment—and what she did to design work around health, impact, and real life   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

What happens when your “dream career change” doesn't fit? Louie left a 15-year career in medical imaging for IT—only to discover the stress was wrecking his health and family life. In this episode, he shares how he quit without a backup plan, used LinkedIn networking to reconnect with his old field, and landed a role that gave him balance, purpose, and energy again.   What you'll learn How to return to a previous industry—without starting over The exact LinkedIn outreach that led directly to Louie's offer Ways to design a role around health, family, and sane hours Why “stepping back” can accelerate your long-term growth How to spot (and fix) a career change that doesn't fit   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Rebuilding Confidence After Career Disappointment (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) When Quitting Your Job Is The Best Move For Your Career Trajectory (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

What if your job looks perfect on paper but leaves you drained and unfulfilled? For Paul Ichilcik, the breaking point came when he realized he was spending 80-90% of his time on work that didn't align with his strengths. This episode reveals how Paul challenged assumptions, let go of “security,” and made an intentional career change that finally brought alignment and energy back into his life.   What you'll learn How to know when a “great” job is still the wrong fit Why identity, security, and assumptions keep us stuck in roles that don't align What it takes to challenge those assumptions and define your own version of success How tools like an Ideal Career Profile can give you clarity and confidence in making a change Why saying “no” to the wrong offer opens the door to the right one   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

What if “employee engagement” isn't about perks, promotions, or free yoga — but about building a career that actually fits you? In this episode, Rachel Cooke (founder of Lead Above Noise and host of the Modern Mentor Podcast) joins Scott to share the 4 pillars of employee experience and how you can use them to grow, thrive, and find fulfillment at work — without waiting on your company to change. Whether you're feeling stuck, burned out, or just ready for more, this conversation gives you practical steps to create the career you want.   What you'll learn Why traditional employee engagement strategies often fail — and what actually drives fulfillment at work The 4 pillars of employee experience (Deliver, Develop, Connect, Thrive) and how to apply them to your career How to ask for growth opportunities at work — and increase your chances of hearing “yes” Simple experiments you can run inside your current role to create more meaning and momentum When to recognize it's not just you — and how to decide if it's time to redesign your job or move on   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Take Control: How To Thrive In Your Role And Become Your Best Self (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Beyond Career Change: How to Keep Evolving and Thriving (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

What if the most awkward career move of your life became the best thing that ever happened? Karen Senger shares how being “passed over” for a role led her to uncover her non-negotiables, align with her strengths, and step into her dream job.   What you'll learn How an awkward career twist turned into Karen's dream job. Why smaller career shifts can be just as powerful as big pivots. The importance of knowing your non-negotiables and values. How to use an Ideal Career Profile to find alignment. How to leverage connections and conversations to uncover hidden opportunities.   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

What if losing your job was actually the first step toward finding your best-fit career? After being laid off, Melissa Shapiro fought fear, built confidence, and discovered a career that aligned with her strengths. In this episode, she reveals the strategies, mindset shifts, and lessons that helped her transform job loss into opportunity.   What you'll learn What to do immediately after a layoff (without panicking) How Melissa turned job loss into the push she needed for a career change The biggest fear people face after being laid off — and how to overcome it Why you don't need to pick one career for the rest of your life How to use setbacks as stepping stones to better opportunities   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How an Unexpected Layoff Became the Career Breakthrough I Desperately Needed **(Spotify / Apple Podcasts) I Needed a Layoff to Get Unstuck: How It Became My Career Breakthrough (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

What happens when decades of success collide with a health scare, misalignment, and doubt about the future? After nearly 20 years in healthcare sales, Glenn Strecker faced a rare spinal cord tumor that forced him to reevaluate everything — his health, his values, and his career. At 61, he discovered it's never too late to reinvent yourself, refuse compromise, and build a career that truly aligns with who you are.   What you'll learn How a health crisis can reshape your career perspective and priorities Why non-negotiables and values are critical for long-term fulfillment How to manage doubt, rejection, and age bias during a career transition Why reinvention is possible at any stage of life — and how Glenn found the right fit   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!   Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

When Brian was laid off after years in leadership, he felt rejected, desperate, and unsure of his next move. But instead of rushing into the wrong role, he stepped back, rebuilt his confidence, and used HTYC's Ideal Career Profile to finally align his work with his values. In this episode, Brian shares how a painful setback turned into a powerful career pivot that brought clarity, balance, and fulfillment.   What you'll learn

Most job seekers approach interviews like a test — trying to guess the “right answers.” That's the biggest mistake you can make. After sitting in on more than 6,000 interviews, Scott Anthony Barlow and talent acquisition expert Megan Crawford reveal what hiring managers really want: authentic conversations, not scripted performances.   What you'll learn: Stop overthinking what hiring managers want to hear Build confidence by knowing (and practicing) your own career story Avoid the most common interview mistakes job seekers make Ask better questions to decide if the role is the right fit for you Show up as yourself so you not only get the offer — but also love the job once you're in it   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Why “Be Yourself” During An Interview Isn't Actually The Craziest Advice You've Ever Heard (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Not Hiring? How to Apply Anyway (and Get an Interview) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

When Nick's customer success role shifted into a high-pressure sales position, he quickly realized he was forcing himself into a job that didn't fit. Instead of powering through, he discovered his strengths, redefined what he truly wanted, and made a pivot into finance — without starting over. In this episode, Scott Anthony Barlow and Nick break down the exact steps he took to move from misaligned work to a career that finally feels right. What you'll learn

Is boredom at work enough to justify a career change? Lisa Vu reveals how career apathy quietly derails fulfillment, why it's just as dangerous as burnout, and how to break free from comfort zones to build a career that actually fits.   What you'll learn Why you should treat boredom at work as seriously as burnout How to recognize the subtle signs your role no longer fits How you can break free from the comfort zone and explore new opportunities Why asking for help could be the smartest move in your career change How to reframe networking as “experiments” so it feels less intimidating The mindset shifts you need to stop settling and finally create meaningful work   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Bored at Work? How to Transition to a More Fulfilling Career(Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How To Achieve Career Clarity When You Feel Stuck, Bored & Unfulfilled (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Negotiating a job offer can feel intimidating. You want to ask for more without sounding greedy or risking the offer. In this episode, negotiation expert and author David Sally shares why the best negotiators are both tough and fair, and how you can use this approach to land the compensation and role you deserve. You'll learn how to prepare effectively, avoid common mistakes, and apply practical negotiation strategies that preserve relationships while helping you secure the best possible offer.   What you'll learn Why preparation is the single most overlooked (and most valuable) part of any negotiation How to adapt your negotiation style to fit the culture of the company or industry Two powerful strategies to use to overcome gender bias in negotiations Practical tips for negotiating job offers without burning bridges Why being tough and fair makes you a stronger negotiator How to ask for more without sounding greedy—or jeopardizing the offer   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How to Get a Raise When You Negotiate Your Next Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) A Career Change Can Pay Well: How to Ask for More with G. Richard Shell (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

What if the #1 networking strategy you've been told to use is actually holding you back? In this episode, Scott Anthony Barlow reveals the smarter, faster way to find your dream career: Test Drive Conversations. Learn how this simple shift can open doors, build genuine connections, and help you land a role you truly love—without ever asking for a job.   What you'll learn The #1 reason informational interviews fail and the smarter alternative for career changers. The core differences between informational interviews and Test Drive Conversations (and why the latter gets better results). How Test Drive Conversations fit into the 4 proven milestones for creating a fulfilling, high-paying career. The simple career shift that boosts your success rate from 10–40% to as high as 70%. The 15-minute conversation framework that turns chats into ongoing opportunities without asking for a job. How to test your career direction so you avoid wasting months on the wrong path.   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Finding Your Ideal Career Fit by Conducting Career Experiments (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Write Networking Emails That Get Responses

Quitting your job doesn't always fix burnout — sometimes, it follows you. In this episode, Amanda Love shares how a bridge role gave her the space, stability, and clarity to recover, reset, and make an intentional career change. What you'll learn Why quitting your job may not cure burnout — and what actually works How a bridge role creates space for recovery and intentional career change Using therapy and self-reflection to set boundaries and break patterns Leveraging transferable skills to make a successful career pivot How Amanda's bridge role brought stability, clarity, and breathing room Tips for being transparent in interviews about short-term roles   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

A career change isn't permanent—no matter how much time and effort you've invested. After transitioning from academia to a research role, Michal Balass realized within nine months that it wasn't the perfect fit. In this “Where Are They Now?” episode, she shares how the lessons and self-discovery from her first career change made the second one into the federal government smoother, faster, and far more aligned.   What you'll learn Why your first career change is often the hardest—and how it prepares you for future pivots How to rebrand your skills so employers see your value—even in a new industry The role of relationship-building and casual conversations in uncovering opportunities Strategies for tailoring your resume to pass strict application reviews (including for federal jobs) How to recognize early signs you've outgrown a role before you get stuck How clarity, self-awareness, and intentional networking opened doors she didn't know existed    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers disc   Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Redefining Your Career Identity to Prioritize Family and Well-Being (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)   Mentioned Episode: HTYC EP 633 - Part 1 - Career After Kids: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

For anyone headed to college this fall or in the future, this episode could change everything. Because the shocking truth is: many college dropouts aren't failing because they're not smart enough. They're struggling with life skills they're not prepared for. In this essential episode, discover the five critical areas every college freshman must master to succeed: building genuine friendships, establishing healthy sleep routines, avoiding the pitfalls of poor eating habits, managing stress and anxiety, and getting support before they need it. College is a transition that can be overwhelming for even the best of students because it involves so much more than academics. Many often aren't fully prepped or prepared to manage on their own. Perfect for: First-year college students, upperclassmen needing additional support, future college-bound teens, and worried parents who want their student to thrive (not just survive) their first year away from home. What you'll learn: Five essential strategies for college success, why the transition from high school is harder than expected, and how to access our free 5-day "Freshman Formula" mini-course (with a podcast exclusive discount!) Like this episode? Take a second to click follow and leave a review -- your support makes a big difference in reaching more listeners seeking support like you. Freshman Formula 5-Day Mini-Course details and register Parents: For additional support and guidance schedule a free Clarity Call with me here to help your teen, young adult or college student transition to a happier and healthier life.  

She had the PhD, the career, the stability—then parenthood changed everything. This episode dives into Michal's bold career change after parenthood and how she stopped living on autopilot.   What you'll learn What to do when your career no longer fits the person you're becoming Why your job title isn't your identity—and how to separate the two How becoming a parent reveals what really matters The most common internal roadblocks that hold people back from change What makes leaving a stable career so hard (hint: it's not just the paycheck) How Michal's “success” story didn't feel like her own   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Less Stress, Happier Family: Surprising Results From Career Transition (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Redefining Your Career Identity to Prioritize Family and Well-Being (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

You're not stuck because you lack ambition—you're stuck because something big has shifted. How Burnout, Breakups, and Babies Trigger Career Change. In this episode, Scott walks through 3 of the 16 powerful life events—what we call Career Change Catalysts—that often trigger career transformation. You'll hear real stories from people who faced burnout, identity shifts, and quiet career misalignment… and how they used those moments to find more meaningful, purpose-driven work. If you've felt “off” in your career lately or stayed in a role longer than you should have, this episode will help you recognize the signs—and move forward with intention.   What you'll learn How to use Career Change Catalysts to propel you into a career that truly fits (and how to recognize the opportunities) The early signs of career misalignment before burnout or health issues hit Why “comfort” can keep you stuck longer than fear The 3 most common life events that lead to career change Why chasing a “better job” doesn't always lead to a better life—and what to do instead   Resources Mentioned: Full list we've compiled of the 16 career change catalysts: https://happentoyourcareer.com/16-career-change-catalysts/  Steph: From Soul Crushing to SoulCycle: How Steph Made the Leap to Work She Loves Aaron: Taking Control of Your Career When It's Harming Your Mental Health Edna: Leaving a Misfit Job in Search of Career Fulfillment   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

What if quitting isn't the answer? Jill's journey proves that experimenting with your career while still employed can create powerful ripple effects and open new possibilities. What you'll learn Why job searching might be the least important part of a career change How to use career experiments to unlock clarity and confidence without quitting right away The powerful ripple effect of taking just one bold step How Jill turned conversations with strangers into a brand-new life   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

What happens when burnout, a toxic work environment, and an unaligned life all hit at once? For Jackie, the answer was a bold, full-life transformation. She left a toxic job, ended a long-term relationship, and made a career change that finally felt aligned with her values, her energy, and her purpose.   What you'll learn How to identify when a “better” job still isn't the right one How to recognize when burnout is a sign of deeper misalignment What it takes to make a courageous career change and build a life that fits   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!   Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

The way you communicate could be the reason you're stuck, OR the reason you get ahead. Charles Duhigg shares the Supercommunicator framework that helps you nail interviews, lead better meetings, and have the career-defining conversations that actually get results.   What you'll learn How to shift from “saying the right thing” to actually connecting How top performers approach important conversations differently How your communication style could be holding you back (and how to fix it) How to connect deeper and be heard in any conversation How small changes in how you speak can lead to big results   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)

What happens when career growth pulls you away from the work that you actually love? Dan Ruley's career transition story is a powerful reminder that true success starts when you reconnect with what matters most, even if that means going back to what your 10-year-old self always knew (just not in the way you'd imagine)   What You'll Learn Will stepping down from a high-ranking role can lead to greater career satisfaction for you? How Dan turned an unexpected job loss into the best career opportunity of his lifetime How success in a role doesn't always equal fulfillment—and what to do about it What if your biggest career shake-up is actually your greatest opportunity? How to transform an unexpected job loss into a launchpad What to do when outward success no longer feels satisfying   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

Your strengths aren't just what you're good at—they're your career compass. When you ignore your signature strengths, even great opportunities become draining. Discover how one IO psychologist used her strengths to break free from the "great opportunity trap" and find work that truly energizes her.   What you'll learn Why your signature strengths should guide your career experiments and decisions How to get valuable feedback from friends and family about your natural talents The difference between skills you can do versus strengths that energize you   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Tired of sending dozens of applications into the void with no response? The real problem isn't your resume or the job market, it's that most people use job boards like slot machines, hoping to get lucky. Discover how one person went from months of rejected applications to landing their dream job in just one week by changing their entire approach to job searching (and how you can too!) Don't forget to check out our previous episode on how you can build your own “Ideal Career Profile”.   What you'll learn How spending months on unclear applications wastes time you could use identifying your ideal role Why doing internal work before job board surfing transforms your entire job search strategy The specific steps to examine past experiences and identify what truly energizes you at work   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Thinking about returning to work after a career break, but feeling paralyzed by the gap on your resume? After years in a demanding executive role, Caroline found herself burned out, unfulfilled, and wondering if this was really “success.” Find out how she gave herself permission to walk away, take a two-year career break, and rebuild a work life that finally fits her life and her values.   What you'll learn How to translate 17 years of experience into compelling value propositions when returning from a career break The counterintuitive strategy of stating exactly what you want instead of apologizing for your career hiatus How to leverage assessment tools like StrengthsFinder to rebuild confidence and articulate your unique strengths   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!   Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Maybe you have a “great job” where you've been extremely successful. But does any of that matter if you dread going to work? Nope, you're not ungrateful if you feel this way. When your career no longer aligns with your life, it's often because your identity has become too tightly wound around your job title, creating what feels like an inescapable trap. Learn how Karen stepped away from her all-encompassing job as a Dean and redesigned her career and life to find true fulfillment (and how you can do the same!)   What you'll learn How successful people often struggle most with career change because their entire identity becomes tied to their role How to use life design principles to make work serve your life instead of consuming it How to use the Ideal Career Profile to separate who you are from what you do for work Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Feel trapped by decades of success in a career that no longer fulfills you? This episode challenges everything you think you know about career change at 50, featuring three professionals who found fulfillment without throwing away decades of expertise. You'll discover whether you need a complete pivot or strategic shift, and how to make the transition while managing real-life responsibilities.   What you'll learn How to recognize whether you need a complete career change or strategic shift within your current field Why career change at 50 and beyond is actually advantaged by your decades of experience, not limited by it How to overcome the "skills transfer myth" and identify which of your abilities translate to new roles   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!   Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Society calls a career change during your 40s a midlife crisis, but society is often wrong :) In this episode, you'll hear from five professionals who made successful career transitions in their 40s, proving that this decade offers unique advantages for creating work that truly fits who you've become. Discover why exhaustion and family responsibilities don't have to stop you, and learn the specific strategies that turned their "midlife crises" into career breakthroughs.   What you'll learn Why career change in 40s is actually the optimal time, not the worst time, to make a transition How to overcome the exhaustion and time constraints that make change feel impossible when juggling family responsibilities The truth about why your skills and experience make you more valuable, not less competitive, in your 40s   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!   Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)

Ever felt like your specialized career has become a prison - that you're "too far in" to do anything else? Criminal prosecutor Jenna felt exactly the same way, convinced her legal background would only lead to more litigation roles that no longer fit her life as a new mother. But what happened next challenges everything we believe about specialized careers and transferable skills - within six weeks of her career transition, she was promoted, proving that expertise isn't a limitation, it's an advantage waiting to be reframed.   What you'll learn How the stories you tell yourself about being "too specialized" create artificial career limitations How to reframe specialized skills so they become advantages in completely different industries When prioritizing your life circumstances over career success can lead to unexpected professional growth   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!   Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

If your mouth feels like it's full of cotton or like a desert, this episode on dry mouth may help you! Dry mouth is common on menopause and beyond. Many different factors contribute to dry mouth: changing hormones, medications, stress and anxiety and the aging process. Learn what some of the potential causes of dry mouth are and take home some tips to help. Make sure you see a licenced health practitioner like your doctor, dentist or dental hygienist if you suspect you have dry mouth or any other health issue.  Watch this episode on YouTube and please leave a comment on the video so we can chat further! This tells the internet  that menopause discussions and life after 50 are important to all of us!  Need more Energy in Midlife? Take my Free 5 Day Mini Course! https://bit.ly/revvedupandready Want to reach your goals? Grab my Guide for Goalsetting in Midlife ------------------------ Follow me on Instagram Find me on YouTube Find me on Facebook Find me on Pinterest  

Are you feeling stuck at a crossroads - unsure which way to go next because the final destination isn't clear?Every option feels like a risk, every decision feels heavy, and the fear of choosing "wrong" keeps you paralyzed. You're used to certainty, structure, and clear goals — but now, without a set destination, it feels like you're wandering without a compass. In this episode you'll learn:3 mindset glitches that are keeping you stuck The mindset shift that frees you from perfectionism and overthinking.How to take your next step even if you don't feel 100% sure Hit play now to learn how to stop spinning in uncertainty and start creating the fulfilling life you deserve — no final destination required.If you are ready to move into clarity- there are 3 upcoming ways I can support you.1) FREE Masterclass this Thursday at 6pm EST. "How I built a Life of Freedom by Trusting my Unrealistic Dreams" >> Sign up here2) The Purpose Prequel: 3 Day Mini Course to Discover the Map back to your truest self (May 16-18th) >> Join here3) Pathway to Purpose: 8 week group coaching program to discover the work you are meant to be doing. We start May 26th. >> Enroll here Pathway to Purpose Starts May 18 Enroll Now Join the Life After Medicine Telegram Community Life After Medicine explores doctors' journey of finding purpose beyond their medical careers, addressing physician burnout, career changes, opportunities in non-clinical jobs for physicians and remote jobs within the healthcare system without being burned out, using medical training.

The biggest career networking myth says to "tell everyone you're looking" - but that rarely works unless you do this one crucial thing. Travis discovered this game-changing approach and transformed his career by focusing on strategic conversations instead of collecting random connections. In this episode, he shares how embracing "awkward connections" helped him transition from cabinet making to his dream job in playground design - without ever submitting his resume online.   What you'll learn Why the common advice “tell everyone you're looking for a job” rarely works (and what to ask instead to get actual results) The counterintuitive approach that helped Travis land his dream job without ever submitting a resume online How to evaluate job offers beyond salary to find roles that truly fulfill your entire life, not just your career   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!   Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Feeling stuck in career transition uncertainty? When scientist Edna quit her unfulfilling job without another lined up, she used her analytical skills to collect strengths feedback from 25 colleagues worldwide. This episode reveals how understanding her core strengths helped her navigate uncertainty to find the perfect innovation leadership role. What you'll learn How to use a strengths exercise to validate your talents and career direction Why understanding your core values is crucial for finding the right cultural fit in career change Techniques for pushing through the inevitable "crisis of doubt" that happens during career transitions   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Turn your unexpected layoff into the career transformation you've been waiting for. In this episode, discover how Kristen's layoff became the catalyst that propelled her toward work that truly fulfills her (and how you can too!) especially when you've already laid the groundwork for what you really want. What you'll learn How to recognize when you're truly stuck and need a career change, not just a different job Why understanding your values and desired feelings at work matters more than job titles How to transform unexpected career setbacks into opportunities for meaningful growth   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

The guilt of wanting more from a "good job" weighs heavier than the job itself. "Who am I to complain?" you wonder, as your creativity withers and Sunday nights fill with dread. What if your dissatisfaction isn't a character flaw but your internal compass screaming that you've wandered off course? Vivi spent 12 years at a financial services company with great benefits and flexibility, but ultimately discovered that her need for creativity and growth was non-negotiable, leading her to redefine what success really means and find work that truly energizes her. What you'll learn How to recognize when you've outgrown your comfortable job How your signature strengths connect to career satisfaction Why the internal work of self-awareness must come before job searching, not after How Vivi got specific and figured out what she really wanted during her career change Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Today I'm sharing five things that helped me with my osteoarthritis and knee pain. Have a topic you're dying to talk about? Let me know! Visit me and subscribe on my YouTube channel! Please leave a comment on the video so we can chat further! This tells the internet  that menopause discussions and life after 50 are important to all of us!  Need more Energy in Midlife? Take my Free 5 Day Mini Course! https://bit.ly/revvedupandready Want to reach your goals?  Grab my Guide for Goalsetting in Midlife ------------------------ Follow me on Instagram Find me on YouTube Find me on Facebook Find me on Pinterest  

The regret hits you like a wave: "I've made a terrible mistake." Years of education, identity, and effort seemingly wasted on the wrong career choice. But what if that mistake isn't the end of your story? What if it's actually the beginning of something better? Kate Gleason Bachman felt this crushing weight after realizing her nursing career wasn't what she had imagined. Despite following her passion for social justice into healthcare, the reality gap between expectations and daily work left her questioning everything. In this episode, Scott explores how Kate transformed her "biggest mistake" into the "best fit" by courageously designing a unique career combination rather than abandoning her nursing background entirely. What you'll learn: Why your job doesn't need to be terrible to justify making a change How to break free from sunk cost thinking Why creating the perfect career often means combining multiple elements instead of finding everything in one place Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Forget everything you've been told about work-life balance, it's actually an illusion. After talking to over 2,000 professionals, we discovered what people truly want isn't balance at all, but three specific elements that transform how work fits into your life. Learn the surprising truth about what you're really searching for and how to create the intentional career you deserve. Episode Mentioned

Forget sending 200 applications into the void. The most successful job seekers identify a handful of dream companies and go all-in on building relationships there. When Jenna applied this targeted approach, she transitioned from burned-out nurse to thriving in her perfect-fit company. Learn how to stop being just another resume in the stack and start being the candidate they already know and want to hire. What you'll learn Why getting specific about the company, not just the role, creates clarity in your job search How to research your target companies to build genuine connections (not just surface knowledge) How to leverage relationships to overcome "lack of experience" objections when changing industries Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

The first thing most people do after being laid off is dive into job boards and start applying everywhere. It feels productive, even logical – it's a numbers game, right? Yet the people who get re-employed fastest aren't playing that game at all. They're using an entirely different playbook that turns a layoff into a career upgrade. In this episode, Scott reveals the counterintuitive strategies that create multiple job options instead of just frantically collecting rejections. Discover how to use this rare moment to redefine what work means for you, not just replace what you lost.   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.  

Do you feel like work stress is stealing your best self from your family? Cheri's story reveals how career change freed her from morning dread and gave her mental space for what truly matters. Learn the surprising ripple effects of intentional career change and why finding work that fits will improve every aspect of your life – not just your 9-to-5. What you'll learn Why finding work that fits boosts your entire life quality, not just your 9-to-5 satisfaction How career stress spillover affects your family relationships (and what to do about it) The powerful connection between your strengths and your overall happiness Practical steps to begin your own intentional career transformation   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Cheri's Story Pt. 1 - Cheri's Story Pt. 2 -

The panic of job searching often drives us to apply everywhere, hoping something sticks. Yet after helping thousands find meaningful work, we've discovered the counterintuitive truth: fewer, more targeted applications almost always lead to better results. Quality beats quantity, especially when your career is on the line. Stephanie found herself in a terrifying situation: laid off and facing visa expiration with just 60 days to secure a new position or leave the country. Her initial response? Apply everywhere - 145 jobs across multiple industries. But everything changed when she narrowed her focus. What you'll learn Why applying to more jobs often leads to fewer offers (and how to reverse this) How to identify and target only the roles that truly fit your life and career goals Why being more selective actually gives you greater leverage in the job search process How to disqualify opportunities quickly so you can focus your energy where it matters Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

You've read all the productivity advice out there, but nothing has really worked for you long-term. Guess what? The productivity rules you've been taught were built for a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores how your brain really operates. Through personal experience and research-backed insights, Scott unveils 8 unconventional strategies that help you create a productivity approach tailored to how you actually think and work. You'll walk away with techniques to immediately transform how you work, and the freedom to finally stop fighting your natural tendencies. Whether you have ADHD or just feel constantly frustrated by traditional methods, this episode is about creating a system that fits how YOU think (and work) best! What you'll learn 8 unconventional strategies for thriving with ADHD Why traditional productivity methods haven't worked for you ADHD strategies for adults that fit you (not the other way around!) Resources mentioned Master Schedule Coaching for Leaders Podcast Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Feeling trapped in a career that's making you miserable? Carolyn was ready to abandon 25 years of engineering expertise after a devastating management experience left her questioning everything. Discover the surprising revelation during her career exploration that changed her entire perspective on what was truly making her unhappy—and how this breakthrough led her to a role where she finally feels energized both at work and in her personal life. What you'll learn Why blaming your entire career path when you're unhappy might be a dangerous mistake The surprising factor Carolyn discovered that mattered more than job duties for her career fulfillment How reaching out to former colleagues helped rebuild her confidence after a devastating career setback Why trusting your gut during interviews can save you from jumping from one bad situation to another Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)