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Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

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Why It's So Difficult to Make an Intentional Career Change Alone

We all know how hard it can be to make monumental change without any support, and an intentional career change isn't any different. Discover why it's so challenging to navigate this process alone and who needs to be part of your journey. Learn about the crucial role of outside perspectives in encouraging your progress and achieving your career goals! If you're ready to take the first step towards an intentional career change, we would love to help! Schedule a conversation with our team today and we'll figure out the best type of suport for your specific situation.

Jul 17, 202419 min

What is an Intentional Career Change? (+ How It Differs from a Job Change)

What if your career change isn't just about finding a new job, but about making a profound shift towards a more fulfilling life? What if you want to find work that excites you, gives you the flexibility and pay you need, while also allowing you to contribute to the world in the way you want? Discover how making an intentional career change can lead to greater fulfillment, alignment with your values, and a life that truly supports your long-term vision. Learn actionable strategies for making this type of change and hear inspiring stories of those who have successfully navigated this journey. Get ready to stop settling and start creating a career that fits your life! 🚀 Mentioned Episodes Nancy, Ep 533: Creating Your Ideal Career by Asking for What You Want Michael, Ep 395: Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change Cheri, Ep 572: How a Fulfilling Career Can Improve the Rest of Your Life Karen, Ep 561: Intentionally Changing Careers To Fit Your Life Design If you want to make an intentional change, we'd love to help. Schedule a conversation with our team, and we'll learn about your specific situation and figure out the how we can best help you!

Jul 16, 202423 min

Ep 576Finance Career Change: Aligning Values to Find Meaningful Work

If you feel unhappily stuck working in finance and want to make a change, this episode is for you. Natalie was working in a client-facing role in the wealth management industry, feeling unfulfilled and convinced that true career happiness required a drastic change. But her journey revealed a surprising truth: staying in finance but switching industries was actually the key to her fulfillment! Join us as we explore Natalie's journey, discuss the importance of aligning your career with your values, and provide actionable insights for anyone considering a finance career change. Discover how you can find meaningful work without leaving finance behind. What you'll learn How Natalie found a fulfilling career by staying in finance but switching industries. The role of aligning your career with your personal values. Strategies to make a career change without taking a pay cut. 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 Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Jul 15, 202439 min

Ep 575Improve Your Career and Life by Becoming a Supercommunicator with Charles Duhigg

If you want to get anything done, you need to be able to communicate with other people. Whether it's salary negotiation, networking, job interviews, or working with a team, being a good communicator can help you succeed. Luckily, communication isn't a skill you're either born with or not—you can get better at it! Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author Charles Duhigg joins Scott on the podcast with practical tips for improving your communication skills and real-life applications, like how a Supercommunicator would ask for a raise! What you'll learn How to develop the skills of a Supercommunicator. Strategies for effective communication, including how to ask for a raise. How being a skilled communicator can enhance all areas of your 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 Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)

Jul 8, 202440 min

Ep 574Leaving a Misfit Job in Search of Career Fulfillment

Problem: I just quit my job after a year because it wasn't a fit. How do I identify opportunities that fit? That's what Edna wrote when she first contacted us. Join us as we dive into Edna's journey of self-discovery, leveraging strengths, values, and executive recruiters to find her ideal career path. Is quitting a career that's not right for you actually quitting, or is it making space for something greater? Let's explore how finding meaningful work that pays well is not just possible, but within your reach. What you'll learn How to navigate career transitions with confidence and clarity. The importance of understanding your strengths and values in finding the right career fit. Strategies for leveraging executive recruiters effectively in your job search. 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) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Jul 1, 202440 min

Ep 573How Can I Ask for a Raise? Take Control of Your Income by Increasing Your Salary

Listen to this before you ask for a raise! If you feel like you're not being paid what you're worth, it's definitely time to ask for a raise. But there are a few things you need to know if you want the ask to go smoothly and successfully. Unfortunately, nobody teaches you how to raise your income — we don't focus on it in schools and we certainly don't learn about it at our jobs (at least not the easy way). In this episode, Scott explains what you need to do before you ask for a raise, how to approach your boss with your ask, and how to make your request a win-win for you and your organization. What you'll learn How to clearly communicate your value and contributions to make it easier for your boss to consider and approve a raise. How to build a foundation with your employer that sets the stage to receive a raise What to say when you approach your boss for a raise (and what to say if they initially say no!) 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 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)

Jun 24, 202432 min

Ep 572Less Stress, Better Parenting: Surprising Results from Intentional Career Change

No, your career isn't everything, but your happiness is! While work is only a fraction of your life, we all know thoughts and feelings about that work don't stop when you clock out. If you're feeling stressed or burned out, your happiness (and life) will feel the negative impacts. Discover the ripple effect of career satisfaction on your life, from relationships to overall wellbeing, as Cheri shares her story three years after an intentional career change. Learn how this change profoundly impacted every aspect of her life for the better! What you'll learn How a fulfilling career can positively impact your daily routines, overall mindset, and more The lasting effects of making a career change. Strategies for continuously refining your definition of "ideal" to maximize happiness and 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 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 Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Jun 17, 202433 min

Ep 571Avoiding Desperation and Making a Career Change with Purpose

When your job begins negatively affecting other aspects of your life—your family, your health, your self-worth—those are usually red flags signaling you to make a career change. But then comes a huge dilemma we see all the time — in desperation to escape your current situation, you jump into a new role that's just as bad as the one before. So, how do you avoid desperation in your job search and find a new role that adds to your life instead of draining it? That's where Cheri found herself. You'll hear how she went from trying to get out of a job that was making her miserable, to being so sure about what she wanted as the next step of her career that she turned down roles that seemed great but didn't align with her ideal career… until she found it! What you'll learn How to recognize when a job is negatively impacting your life. Strategies for making thoughtful and intentional career decisions. Tips for avoiding desperation in your job search. *Don't miss - Cheri and Scott discussing how to find organizations that you actually want to work for in episode 570. 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) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Jun 10, 202438 min

Ep 570Job Search Strategies: How to Identify Companies You Want to Work For

There's a part of career change that almost everyone gets stuck on. They have an idea of what they're looking for but are unsure how to turn that into a reality. Where do you go to search? How do you find companies that align with your must-haves when you're sifting through endless options online? That's exactly where Cheri found herself. Today, we're sharing a live coaching call of Scott walking Cheri through how she can search for and identify organizations that fit her values and match her Ideal Career Profile. Learn methods for searching for companies that fit your must-haves, including what to search and where to look, how to identify if companies offer remote roles, and what you can tell from an organizational structure. What you'll learn Strategies for effectively searching for companies that fit your ideals Refining searches to better align with what you're actually looking for Identifying promising leads and potential opportunities within target organizations 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 Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Jun 3, 202438 min

Ep 569Step Into Your Potential: Overcome Doubt and Find Meaningful Work You Love

What's holding you back from doing more meaningful work? After working with thousands of career changers, we've learned that it's almost never external factors that stop you from moving to work that fits you better. So, how do you get out of your own way to make a move toward more meaningful work? In this episode, Sarah shares her journey of overcoming significant challenges, including health issues and self-doubt, to find a fulfilling and meaningful career. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true self, shifting mindsets, and overcoming limiting beliefs. What you'll learn The importance of gaining a deeper understanding of your strengths, interests, and values to guide career decisions. How asking for help can set you apart and give you the confidence needed to make an intentional career change How to discover your own version of meaningful work (a job that fulfills you and makes a positive impact on your 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 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)

May 27, 202431 min

Ep 568Building a Network from Scratch in a New Industry or Location

Reaching out to your network when making a career change seems like great advice… until you realize you want to pivot into something brand new and your network is made up of people in the industry you're trying to get out of. This is where a lot of people feel stuck, they want to explore a new field or new role, but they don't know how to even begin building a new network. In this episode, HTYC coach Laura walks through her own story of career change and how she expertly built genuine relationships in new environments. She and Scott discuss strategies for creating a supportive network from scratch, avoiding awkwardness, and forming genuine connections to help you find meaningful work! What you'll learn How to identify the right people to reach out to in your desired industry or location Methods for reaching out and building meaningful relationships from scratch The mindset shift needed to network differently when making a 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 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) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

May 20, 202436 min

Ep 567Career Change at 40: Getting Intentional About Your Next Move

Is your career on autopilot? We see it all the time. Something happens, maybe it's a change in your personal life, maybe it's a company restructuring or a layoff, but you suddenly realize your career has unfolded around you. You've never stopped to think, "Is this really the direction I want to be headed? Is this the type of work I want to be doing? Does this work fit the life that I want to be living?" Then what? How do you justify a career change at 40? Can you take control of your career when you're already 10, 20, or 30 years in? Learn how a layoff prompted Jorge to reevaluate his career direction, intentionally design his life, and take control of his career at age 42. What you'll learn How shifting from a passive approach to a more intentional mindset can make all the difference in a career change at 40 Strategies for conducting career experiments to pinpoint the path that aligns with your interests and strengths How to navigate multiple job offers and make educated decisions based on your values and goals 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) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

May 13, 202437 min

Ep 566Time Management Strategies for Career Change

Think you're too busy to make a career change? Think again! In this episode, Scott gives tips and strategies to manage your time and create more space to focus on career change. Lack of time is not an excuse to stay in a job that is no longer a fit. Prioritize your desire for more meaningful work - learn how to make time for career change ! What you'll learn How to create a master schedule to effectively manage your time and prioritize tasks. Practical strategies for outsourcing and automating non-essential tasks to free up valuable time. The importance of batching activities and how it can streamline your daily routine. How to identify and eliminate small time-consuming tasks that drain your energy and focus. 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) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

May 6, 202437 min

Ep 565How to Harness Your Signature Strengths to Conquer Imposter Syndrome

What do you do when you realize you were wrong about what you wanted for your career? How do you overcome the imposter syndrome of pivoting to a completely new career? You may have gotten a master's degree… maybe even a PhD, so now what? Was it all a waste of time? How do you move into a new field? If you're struggling with this, or curious about how people make the transition into a new industry when all of their experience is in a different field, you'll want to hear Amy Dickerson's story! Amy went to school to become a physical therapist but changed her mind soon after she graduated. Learn how she pivoted into a brand new industry and became the renowned career coach she is today. What you'll learn The importance of recognizing when your chosen career path isn't the right fit for you. Strategies for identifying your unique strengths and leveraging them in your career transition. Insights into overcoming imposter syndrome by detaching your identity from 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 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) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Apr 29, 202438 min

How Long Does an Intentional Career Change Take?

After working with thousands of people who have made intentional career changes, we've learned a lot... including how long it normally takes to make this type of change. We've found that every single person who changes careers goes through the exact same milestones. Listen as Scott walks through these milestones and gives a timetable of how long you can expect an intentional career change to take! Schedule a call with our team! https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule/

Apr 25, 202431 min

Ep 564Using Career Experiments to Pinpoint Your Ideal Career

What if you could try out a new career before committing? Turns out, you can! Discover how to use career experiments to test new careers without the commitment. Learn what a career experiment looks like from the inside — Our guest, Bob Kalish, is currently experimenting with consulting after working as a concept chef for 24+ years! In this episode, Bob explains how he found opportunities to experiment through his network, and exactly what he's looking to have answered during his experiments. What you'll learn How to design career experiments to validate your presumed ideal career and job search direction The importance of testing out what you believe you want out of your next role before committing Strategies for conducting paid research to explore potential career paths Tips for leveraging your network and test-driving conversations to clarify your career change goals 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) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Apr 22, 202440 min

Ep 563Career Wanderlust: Leaving a Job You're Great At in Search of an Even Better Fit

This podcast is not just for people who don't like their jobs. Sometimes you feel the itch to make a change even when you're in a really great situation, and that's completely normal! What if the grass is truly greener on the other side? Bobby's story walks through his career change concerns, and he and Scott provide practical advice on navigating the process of leaving a really good job in hopes of something even better! What you'll learn Embracing change is natural - It's okay to make a career change even if you're currently in a good situation How to set boundaries with yourself and current organization when beginning your career change How to roll with the punches of career change and come out with a role you love, even if it's not the role you expected 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) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Apr 15, 202428 min

Ep 562Growing Your Career by Getting Comfortable With Uncomfortable Conversations

If you want to take more control of your career there's no way around it: You are going to have some awkward conversations with your boss. But what if having a few of these well-planned, uncomfortable conversations could get you everything you want out of your work (along with your boss's stamp of approval)? Well, it turns out, they can! Our guest today, Jason Bollman, is proof of that. He shared his initial career change story on the podcast a few years ago. If you haven't listened to that, it'll be helpful to fill in more of his story: listen here! Jason attributes much of his success since his initial career change to continuing to have difficult conversations with leadership. He has created a new role in his organization, gotten himself onto numerous projects that interest him, and has continued to pivot his career to fit him better and better! What you'll learn How to prepare effectively for uncomfortable conversations with leadership How to build trust with your organization and foster an environment where you can grow How to know if your company is taking advantage of 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 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)

Apr 8, 202429 min

Ep 561Intentionally Changing Careers To Fit Your Life Design

Why is our culture so obsessed with job titles and job status? Just think about how often we ask, and are asked by others, "So, what do you do?" This inflated importance of career causes people to believe they have to find all of their fulfillment within the constraints of their career, which can easily lead to work consuming their life. That's exactly what happened to Karen — when the pandemic hit at the same time as multiple family emergencies, she realized her work was keeping her from her true priorities and she needed to make a change. Through Karen's experience, we uncover the importance of redefining the role of work in our lives and finding fulfillment beyond career achievements. Discover how Karen flipped the script of her life, redefined her priorities, and found a career that fit her new life design! What you'll learn The importance of intentional life design in aligning your career with the rest of your life How prioritizing personal well-being over career achievements can lead to greater fulfillment The challenges and rewards of transitioning careers to better align with personal priorities 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 Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Apr 1, 202439 min

Ep 560Refusing to Settle for Anything Less Than Meaningful Work

There's this funny phenomenon that happens when people are looking for intentional work. They get to a point where they've been working on their career change for a while — they've identified what will make work meaningful for them and what they are looking for in an organization — but then the search for their ideal role starts taking longer than expected, and the doubts start creeping in. Staying true to yourself when you begin to have doubts is possibly the hardest part of the entire career change process. After a third job change left Eric as burned out as the one before, Eric decided his next career change would be much more intentional...but when his job search started approaching the yearlong mark, he began having doubts. Hear how Eric maintained focus by seeking support and ultimately refusing to settle for anything less than meaningful work. What you'll learn The importance of staying true to yourself and your values throughout the career change process. Strategies for maintaining focus and perseverance, even when faced with setbacks and challenges. The power of seeking support and guidance during times of transition. 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) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Mar 25, 202438 min

Ep 559How to Translate Your Value to Organizations After a Career Break

Taking a break from your career isn't uncommon - many people press pause due to children, health, travel, etc. But one mistake people make is thinking they need to return to the same work they were doing before. Caroline had hit burnout after 17 years with the same company and decided to take a 2-year break and stay home with her children. When she decided to return to the workforce she knew she wanted to do something different, but she wasn't sure what she could do outside of the company where she had spent the majority of her career. How could she translate all of her skills, strengths, and experience from that company to seem useful and valuable to other organizations? In this episode, you'll hear how Caroline figured out what she wanted and needed out of her career, learned how to communicate that in her job search, and landed a role that was customized to her. What you'll learn How to break free from the confines of your previous career trajectory, even after a hiatus How to translate your experiences, expertise, skills and strengths from one industry or organization to another How to identify your transferable skills and use your strengths to craft a compelling career story that resonates with potential employers 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) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Mar 18, 202437 min

Ep 558The Secret to Effectively Job Searching in 2024

Recruiters and hiring managers are absolutely drowning in potential candidates today, so how can you stand out when job searching? How do you convince them to give you a chance? Well, turns out there's not just one Jedi mind trick that will make them choose you… and it really doesn't come down to "convincing them" that you're the perfect candidate. So what is it then? What matters most in your job search? That evasive answer is what we break down in this episode! What you'll learn What gets through to recruiters in a sea of applications The one element that makes all the difference when it comes to job hunting How to leverage technology to enhance your job search in 2024 Resources mentioned The Seven Elements of Meaningful Work Podcast Episodes about the Ideal Career Profile: Creating A Path To Your Ideal Career (And The Tool You Need To Make It Happen) How To Define Your Ideal Career When Making A Career Change If you're ready to begin taking steps toward more meaningful work, email [email protected] and put "Conversation" in the subject line. 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.

Mar 11, 202439 min

Ep 557The Discomfort Zone: How Taking Risks Can Lead To A Fulfilling Career

Career change can be uncomfortable. You'll likely have to break out of your comfort zone to progress down a new path that may be full of unknowns 👻 Feeling safe and at ease is great and all, but think about it, what goals have you ever achieved by staying in your comfort zone? We're willing to bet on not many at all. Stephanie had an aversion to risk, and was "comfortably unhappy" in her marketing career until she reached burnout and decided she needed to make a change. Now if we fast forward to what happened at the end of her change, she ended up receiving multiple offers and negotiated with those companies (talk about getting out of her comfort zone) and almost doubled her salary! Hear how she shifted her mindset to allow herself to go after what she never thought was possible! What you'll learn How to take small steps to ease your way out of your comfort zones How to use the "5 Whys" exercise as a career change breakthrough How figuring out what you want gives you more confidence in nerve-racking situations 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) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Mar 4, 202434 min

Ep 556How to Strategically Use Your Strengths in an Interview (Live Coaching Call)

Everywhere you look these days, you can find articles sharing why focusing on your strengths is more valuable than improving your weaknesses. Using your signature strengths in your role means you can be energized instead of drained, engaged instead of bored, and successful instead of struggling. Bree knew she wasn't using her strengths in her draining, repetitive role, but she wasn't sure how to step into a position that truly fit her unique gifts. On this live coaching call, Scott helps her build a plan for revealing and reinforcing her signature strengths in her upcoming interview. Listen to learn the 3 tactics that will help potential employers accurately perceive your strengths and the value you bring to their organization. What you'll learn How to use your Clifton StrengthsFinder results, and where they will/won't be useful for you! Interviewing using your strengths (while still being humble and likable) Why you don't need to focus on weaknesses (even though it will undoubtedly be an interview question) 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) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Feb 26, 202435 min

Ep 555How to Create Your Ideal Role Within Your Current Company

If your ideal role doesn't exist, it may be up to you to create it! It's all about figuring out exactly what you want and need out of your career, and then asking for it. Learn how Laura created her ideal role within her organization by making an ideal career profile, networking internally, and having bold, transparent conversations with leadership! What you'll learn How to be transparent and effectively communicate with leadership about your need for change The significance of internal networking to discover potential roles within your company Why gaining clarity around what you want and need out of your career should be the first step you take How to navigate an internal change within a company 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)

Feb 19, 202434 min

Ep 554Escaping Career Crisis Mode And Finding Work That Fits You

The irony of being stuck at a job you hate is that it seems to consume your every waking moment. It begins to bleed into other areas of your life, and turn you into someone you're not. Discover how Paul escaped his career crisis by digging into self-discovery, setting boundaries, and asking for help and accountability. Paul did a lot of work to figure out what he wanted in his career, so when a job opportunity came along he was able to recognize it for what it was: the perfect fit! What you'll learn How detrimental a misfit job can be to your professional and personal life How to set boundaries to escape career crisis mode Why accountability is often the difference between wanting to make a career change and actually making it happen 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 Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Feb 12, 202438 min

Ep 553Bored at Work? How to Transition to a More Fulfilling Career

"Is being bored a good enough reason to leave my job?" Boredom at work isn't talked about enough, but we get this question all the time! Becoming apathetic towards work and settling into a comfortable role can happen before we even realize something is wrong! But if the goal is meaningful work, this can be a dangerous place to be. It's much harder to leave a comfortable job than one that is obviously burning you out. That's where Lisa found herself Her job came with a lot of autonomy and flexibility, but she was extremely bored, isolated and wasn't receiving any feedback. If you're feeling bored at work, or like you're settling in a job that doesn't fulfill you, Lisa's story will not only inspire you to make a change but show you how you can! What you'll learn How isolation and mental barriers associated with being bored at work can keep you trapped in a job The silent struggle of workplace boredom and how to escape How your ideal career may be closer than you think, possibly in the same organization The common challenge of breaking out of your comfort zone to explore fulfilling work 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 Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Feb 5, 202441 min

Ep 552Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Cracking the Job Search Code

You've likely heard the common scenario that happens to job seekers nowadays - they apply to over 100 jobs and get maybe one interview (more often 0!) Does anyone actually find a great role and get hired from job boards? It turns out - YES! Our client, Angie, found a role that fit her perfectly just sitting right there on Indeed.com, waiting for her it seemed. She applied, added a kick-a$$ cover letter (more on that in this episode), and landed an interview really quickly. And after just ONE(!) interview they agreed she was a perfect fit and offered her the job. You can find an amazing role on a job board, but it likely won't happen by simply applying. So if you feel like you keep getting sucked into a black hole of infinite jobs, and you're wondering how you can find that one role that fits you in the abyss — Angie's career change story is a must-listen! What you'll learn How Angie broke through mental barriers & limiting beliefs that hindered her career satisfaction How knowing exactly what you want changes the job search process (making it so much easier!) Why self-development has to be a priority in order to find your ideal role 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) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Jan 29, 202433 min

Ep 551Build Bridges, Don't Burn Them: How To Leave A Job on Good Terms

When you think about leaving your current company you likely imagine one of two scenarios — 1. Movie-worthy visions of lighting the office on fire, while flipping the bird, on the way out the door or 2. Your team branding you as an unforgivable enemy because you lit the office on fire and flipped them the bird without looking back 🙃 But leaving a job doesn't have to mean burning bridges. You can escape your current job and find a much more fulfilling role without leaving your team or organization in a lurch. Think of this approach to a career transition as building bridges, not burning them. Scott shares actionable advice on how to approach your boss when you decide you need to make a change— including how to plan the meeting and exactly what to say in the conversation. He also gives examples of how to exit a company in the best way possible. Leaving a job can be done in a way that benefits everyone involved. It all comes down to how you approach those bridges (hint: leave the lighter fluid at home!) What you'll learn How to leave your job without burning bridges and turn it into an opportunity to build stronger connections. Actionable steps to set yourself and your team up for success during a career change How leaving a job can be a chance to strengthen relationships 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) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Jan 22, 202422 min

Changing Careers Again is Always an Option (550 Part 2)

A career change is not permanent. You may be thinking, "Of course I know that!" But it's a different story when you've put tons of hard work, time and effort into making a career change only for it not to pan out. *insert exasperated sigh 😩 However, when this happened to Michal, her reaction was excitement. She had gone into her initial career change with the mindset that at some point, she would likely grow into something else. And that simple mindset shift changed everything! ✨ This bonus episode is part 2 of Michal's story. You can hear Michal's original career change episode here 👉 550: Career Change Identity Crisis: Who Am I If I Leave This Job? Luckily, her second change ended up being a breeze compared to the first. Why? Well, thanks to all of that work she had put into her career change the first time around Michal knew exactly what she needed to feel fulfilled in a new role— so all she needed to do was find the perfect fit! Hear how Michal went from academia to a research role, and then to working for the federal government. She even gives great strategies on how to customize your resume during the job search! This episode gives great insight into how to make each iteration of your career better and better!

Jan 18, 202439 min

Ep 550Career Change Identity Crisis: Who Am I If I Leave This Job?

Have you ever felt like your career was on autopilot? Or that you were getting so far into your career that you felt like you couldn't leave without starting over? This is what happened to Michal. She spent years getting her doctorate and when the time came to get a job in academia, she did it without thinking… because that's just what you do! Right? Right??? Unfortunately, doing things the normal way, without question, put Michal in the same place many others are — In a job that isn't a great fit and doesn't particularly line up with what you want out of life! Hear how Michal untangled her identity from her longstanding career and found a new fulfilling career that aligned with her authentic self. Also, learn 5 internal obstacles of career change and discover how to navigate a career change without losing yourself! What you'll learn How to separate your identity from your career 5 common internal obstacles that stop career change How to recognize if you're career has become stagnant 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) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Jan 15, 202438 min

Ep 549Finding Your Ideal Career Fit by Conducting Career Experiments

What's the best way to determine if a different role or industry is right for you? Many people believe you must take huge risks to figure this out, but that's not the case. Career experiments are the answer! These are the opposite of the tactical career change approaches you often hear about, yet far more effective. We are going to cover one of the most highly effective types of career experiments today: test driving conversations. This experiment will allow you to meet new people, quickly test new careers, and pave the way for creating your very own role custom-fit to you. To demonstrate how this experiment works firsthand, Scott walks through Laura Morrison's career change (episode 213), and explains step-by-step how she test drove conversations that led to finding a role that was perfect for her. Laura's Career Change Episodes: Part 1 - Switching Industries Without Compromising Your Career's Trajectory Part 2 (Where are they now) - Being Happy in an Exhausting Job What you'll learn How to explore new careers and industries through conversations Why an ideal career profile is a game changer for career change How Laura strategically used career experiments to find her ideal 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 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)

Jan 8, 202421 min

Ep 548How To Create Connections When You Despise Traditional Networking (Without Schmoozing)

Ever find yourself caught in the struggle between being genuine and networking? Most people have trouble reconciling how to connect with people and build relationships naturally while also being able to accomplish their own goals. So how can you accomplish goals that require having connections but not be transactional? It turns out that there are easy ways to begin relationships that are genuine and feel natural to the other party (no schmoozing involved!) What's the key? Stop forcing it. This episode provides 5 examples of how to build connections and relationships naturally without being transactional. What you'll learn How to make connections without networking events and social media How to build genuine relationships when networking Five unconventional strategies to build genuine connections without resorting to transactional approaches Resources Mentioned >> Introduction formula examples 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) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Jan 1, 202441 min

Ep 547Embracing the Unconventional to Craft a Career You Love

Is there any particular area or subject that people tend to come to you for? Scott has made a lot of career changes, more than most people you know... combined! But something finally clicked for him when he realized his friends and family were always coming to him for career advice. With HTYC turning 10 years old this year, we wanted to share Scott's career journey and how each of his career changes (even being in a rock band!) have contributed to the HTYC that exists today. What you'll learn How recognizing your strengths can lead to work you genuinely enjoy Valuable lessons from Scott's career failures and successes How to turn ADHD from a perceived weakness into a source of strength 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) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Dec 25, 202339 min

Ep 546Making A Career Change Abroad Through Intentional Networking

I'll let you in on a secret, almost everyone thinks their network isn't big enough or strong enough to help them land their ideal role. But you (and a ton of other people) are wrong! Studies have shown that it's actually not the people closest to us, the people you likely think of when you think of your network, that can help you advance in your career. It's actually the friends or friends that really make things happen. Skeptical? Confused? In this week's episode, Tanya discusses how she used her network to land a job abroad at her dream organization! What you'll learn How Tanya made a career change from entertainment to working in wellness abroad The power of intentional networking: Tanya's strategy to connect and build relationships (that helped land her role!) How to define your career needs and target organizations that match 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 Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Dec 18, 202333 min

Ep 545Unlocking the Power of Your Signature Strengths

The key to unlocking the life you desire? Your signature strengths! You have a unique value to offer the world, and your signature strengths are the way to figure out how you operate at your best. Discover the counterintuitive nature of strengths, and learn insightful exercises to figure out your unique signature strengths. Tune in to embark on a journey toward a more fulfilling and empowered life. 🚀 What you'll learn How to identify your signature strengths Simple yet powerful exercises that unveil patterns to define your signature strengths How to use a feedback loop to continuously refine and apply your strengths, unlocking their true potential. Links Relevant Episode - 543: How To Use Your Signature Strengths To Get Hired Past Roles Exercise 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.

Dec 11, 202339 min

Ep 544Strategic Career Transition: Leveraging Your Strengths to Change Careers

Have you ever had a role that had one focus and then morphed into something else over time? In less than 2 years, Nick's customer success role began to change to be more of a sales role – which did not fit him. Join Scott and Nick as they explore the importance of self-discovery, strengths, networking, and test driving conversations in crafting a fulfilling and purpose-driven career. What you'll learn How uncovering your strengths can help in a career transition and lead to a more fulfilling career How to identify if you're approaching burnout in a role you once love How Nick used his network to explore a new career 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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Dec 4, 202330 min

5 Questions to Make Your Next Year Extraordinary

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How can you make 2024 the best year you've ever had? It starts with a better vision and plan for yourself. How do you get a better vision and direction? That begins with great questions. This ep details out the 5 questions Scott uses every year to make the next year even better than the last! Take a listen to find out all the questions Want help making your career change or making your career extraordinary? Schedule a conversation with our team and we can learn about you, your situation and figure out the very best way that we can support you! Click here >>> https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule/

Nov 30, 20237 min

Ep 543Stop Forcing the Fit: How to Find Work That Aligns with Your Natural Strengths

The idea of getting to work in your strengths can be really exciting. But how do you get there? How do you find a role that aligns with your strengths, and how do you use those strengths to get hired? In this episode, Scott not only explains the key distinctions between regular strengths and Signature Strengths, but he also addresses the burning question of how to use those strengths secure a job you're excited about! You'll also hear from Maggie who used her strengths to get promoted to work she truly loves. What you'll learn Actionable steps to identify your signature strengths right away How to to use your strengths not just to secure a job but to genuinely enjoy the challenges in your role How to translate strengths into hireable traits Mentioned in this episode Maggie's Story - Episode 480: The Power of Using Your Strengths To Advance 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 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) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Nov 27, 202344 min

Ep 542Persevering Through Interview Rejection by Upgrading Your Mindset

James had identified Amazon as the company he wanted to work for, but they kept rejecting him. His values aligned with the organization and he was extremely excited about their company culture, but he kept repeating the same cycle. He would land an interview with Amazon (woo!) only to be told they "went a different direction" after the interview(ugh). So how did he end up landing his dream role with Amazon? By upgrading his mindset, persevering through rejection, and expertly using his network. Tune in as James shares his story of making a career change from Boeing to Amazon! What you'll learn How to navigate career change obstacles with resilience and strategic perseverance. How to leverage your network to its full potential to enhance your career change Practical tips for shaking off the ghosts of rejections past and embracing a growth-oriented mindset How to communicate passion and alignment during job interviews effectively. 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)

Nov 20, 202330 min

Ep 541Am I Too Far Into This Career Path or Can I Do Something Different? A Burnout Career Change Story

The shift that happens when you go from employee to working parent can cause a huge upheaval in your career. Your priorities completely change, and there are boundaries that must be set and values that must align. Jenna was working in an extremely demanding field, as a criminal prosecutor. She loved her career, but about four years into motherhood, she reached the point of absolute burnout. Learn how Jenna defined exactly what she needed in her next role and how she landed a role that was such a perfect fit, she got promoted after only a month! What you'll learn How to handle setbacks and unexpected turns during a career change How Jenna found a role that aligns with her personal values and family needs How to navigate the intersection of career and family 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 Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Nov 13, 202338 min

Ep 540Career Change from Academia to Nonprofit

What happens when the career plan you've always had falls apart? Anna VanRemoortel's identity was heavily tied to her job in academia, so when she realized she was no longer excited about her work and questioned her career's direction, she felt like she was lacking in all areas of her life. In this episode, Anna details the highs and lows of quitting her job in academia, dropping out of her PhD program, and becoming an executive director for a nonprofit (in less than a year!) What you'll learn Why you're never really "starting over," even when it feels like it How to identify when it's time to change your career direction Ways to make the most of casual networking 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 Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Nov 6, 202333 min

Ep 539How to Get a Raise When You Negotiate Your Next Role

When you receive a job offer, whether that's for a career change or even an internal promotion, you are in the absolute best position to increase your salary or add benefits. But how do you approach the conversation? What exactly do you say? What do you ask for? In this episode, Scott discusses the best time to negotiate, examples of what you can ask for besides more money, exact verbiage to use and more! What you'll learn How to increase your salary and/or benefits through negotiation What to do in each step of a negotiation & exact verbiage to use Strategies for transforming a potential "no" into a productive partnership 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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Oct 30, 202322 min

Ep 538How to Define Your Ideal Career When Making a Career Change

Making an intentional career change isn't about compromising or settling, it's about figuring out what it would take for you to thrive in your work and then going after that ideal career! In this episode, Scott is joined by career coach Ben Fox to discuss the work they do with clients to help them think outside of what they've ever imagined, or thought possible, to define their ideal career. If you know you need to make a career change but feel stuck not knowing what your next role could be, this is a must-listen! What you'll learn How to use the ideal career profile to define your career minimums and must-haves Strategies to overcome mental barriers in the career change process Practical insights into transforming your career by defining what you want 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. Episodes Mentioned 496: Using Curiosity & Experiments to Guide Your Career with Ben Fox BONUS: The Seven Elements of Meaningful Work 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)

Oct 23, 202332 min

Ep 537Rethinking Informational Interviews: Stop Doing Them & Start Test Driving Conversations

If your goal is to get a job, sure, you can stick with informational interviews. But if you're after a fulfilling career that pays really well, then you must do things differently than the rest of the world. The internet and self-proclaimed job experts have been chanting the mantra of informational interviews as the go-to solution for career change. But over the years, we've discovered that these interviews can actually throw up more roadblocks than solutions. In general, we've never been big fans of following the crowd, and that remains the same when it comes to informational interviews. In this episode, Scott dives into why we're not big proponents of this approach. Instead, he'll introduce you to a game-changer that will bring you much closer to your career goals: test-driving conversations. What you'll learn The limitations of informational interviews The importance of experimenting and staying open to self-discovery Why test-driving conversations is a more effective and authentic approach than informational interviews The step-by-step process of test-driving conversations 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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Oct 16, 202328 min

Ep 536How Networking and Bold Career Moves Can Transform Your Life

A single decision can set the stage for a life-altering transformation. You may think that the biggest result of deciding you need a new job will be changing your career. However, we've found time and time again when you begin doing the work to make this kind of change, you can end up transforming all aspects of your life. Jill had spent a decade in finance, burned out and trapped by the industry's notorious golden handcuffs. Her craving for transformation set her on an unexpected path, one that took her from networking to making an extremely bold career move. What you'll learn How to make networking actually work for you How to conduct career experiments outside of work The bold career move Jill made to escape the golden handcuffs of finance Jill's Podcast - Doing The Dang Thing 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) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Oct 9, 202338 min

Ep 535Empowering Career Advice From Successful Career Changers

We're sharing insights from seven individuals who have successfully navigated career changes and found meaningful work aligned with their passions and strengths. Each of these career changers faced their own challenges and obstacles but emerged stronger and happier on the other side. But how did they do it?? Let's explore their stories and the valuable advice they offer to anyone considering a career change. (Remember, time is passing, and the only person who can change your future is you!) What you'll learn What you can do today to start towards a significant career change and personal growth Career advice on when you'll know if you should make a change or not The value of confronting your fears when it comes to the search for a more fulfilling career How to discover new career opportunities and options you may not have considered before 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)

Oct 2, 202320 min

Ep 534Overcoming Burnout by Prioritizing Career Well-being with Emilie Aries

People who have good "career well-being" are interested in their work and answer yes to the question, "Do you like what you do each day?" The opposite of that? Career burnout. And in today's world, "burnout culture" is pervasive. If you've ever experienced career burnout or are looking to prevent it, this conversation with Emilie Aries is a must-listen! Emilie shares the core values that transformed her from burnout to a happier and more productive place in her career and life. Prioritize your well-being, take control of your life, and watch the positive changes unfold! What you'll learn The 3 core variables to help fight burnout How to practice saying "no" and the difference it can make for your life The difference between assertive and aggressive communication How to be more strategic with your life and career to avoid burnout 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 Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Sep 25, 202337 min

Ep 533Creating Your Ideal Career by Asking for What You Want

Could the answer to thriving at work be as simple as knowing what you want and then asking for it? When we last caught up with Nancy (on episode 532 of the HTYC podcast) she had decided to leave a company she co-founded and had spent 20 years working for. The goal? To explore a genuinely fulfilling career that gave her full autonomy and made her happy. Learn how Nancy navigated multiple offers and ultimately created her ideal career by figuring out what would bring her the most happiness and confidently going after it! (Don't miss Part 1 of Nancy's story!) What you'll learn How to approach conversations with leaders to ask for what you want in a role The obstacles (including your own strengths!) that may be holding you back from your ideal career The importance of assessing your priorities and aligning your desires in order to ask for what you want 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 Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Sep 18, 202334 min

Ep 532Prioritizing Autonomy & Fulfillment When You're at a Career Crossroads (Live Coaching)

Forget flexibility, what you're really looking for is career autonomy. You deserve to have control over your career, but true autonomy can be much more difficult to find than flexible work. Nancy made the difficult decision to leave her 20-year career as co-founder and VP of an event company in search of more autonomy. She now finds herself at a crossroads, torn between a seemingly ideal full-time role and the cherished freedom of contracting. In this episode, Scott walks her through this decision-making process in a live coaching session! What you'll learn Why autonomy is often the key to job satisfaction How to handle having tough conversations about career aspirations Scott's tips for figuring out which role is right for you when you're stuck between multiple 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 to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Sep 11, 202339 min