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You’re not totally happy with your career (obviously!) You also know that there “has to be something out there that’s better.” That hope that you can find meaningful and fulfilling work, that also pays you well, has led you here! This is the show that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.
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Bored at Work? How to Transition to a More Fulfilling Career

Bored 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 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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
41:1805/02/2024
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Cracking the Job Search Code

Overcoming 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 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)
33:1529/01/2024
Build Bridges, Don't Burn Them: How To Leave A Job on Good Terms

Build 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 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 Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
22:5222/01/2024
BONUS: Changing Careers Again is Always an Option (550 Part 2)

BONUS: 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!
39:3318/01/2024
Career Change Identity Crisis: Who Am I If I Leave This Job?

Career 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 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)
38:3615/01/2024
Finding Your Ideal Career Fit by Conducting Career Experiments

Finding 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 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 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)
21:0208/01/2024
How To Create Connections When You Despise Traditional Networking (Without Schmoozing)

How 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 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 Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
41:0801/01/2024
Embracing the Unconventional to Craft a Career You Love

Embracing 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 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 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)
39:1025/12/2023
Making A Career Change Abroad Through Intentional Networking

Making 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 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)
33:1018/12/2023
Unlocking the Power of Your Signature Strengths

Unlocking 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 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.
39:1711/12/2023
Strategic Career Transition: Leveraging Your Strengths to Change Careers

Strategic 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 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) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
30:4804/12/2023
Bonus: 5 Questions to Make Your Next Year Extraordinary

Bonus: 5 Questions to Make Your Next Year Extraordinary

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/
07:4730/11/2023
How to Use Your Signature Strengths to Get Hired

How to Use Your Signature Strengths to Get Hired

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 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 Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
44:2027/11/2023
Persevering Through Interview Rejection by Upgrading Your Mindset

Persevering 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 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)
30:3120/11/2023
Lawyer Career Change: Finding Balance as a Working Mom

Lawyer Career Change: Finding Balance as a Working Mom

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 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) Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
38:4813/11/2023
Career Change from Academia to Nonprofit

Career 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 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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
33:3506/11/2023
How to Get a Raise When You Negotiate Your Next Role

How 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 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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
22:1930/10/2023
How to Define Your Ideal Career When Making a Career Change

How 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 someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Episodes Mentioned 496: Using Curiosity & Experiments to Guide Your Career with Ben Fox BONUS: The Seven Elements of Meaningful Work   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)
32:5523/10/2023
Rethinking Informational Interviews: Stop Doing Them & Start Test Driving Conversations

Rethinking 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 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 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)
28:5116/10/2023
How Networking and Bold Career Moves Can Transform Your Life

How 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 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 Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
38:3309/10/2023
Empowering Career Advice From Successful Career Changers

Empowering 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 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) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
20:1102/10/2023
Overcoming Burnout by Prioritizing Career Well-being with Emilie Aries

Overcoming 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 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) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
37:0325/09/2023
Creating Your Ideal Career by Asking for What You Want

Creating 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 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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
34:0218/09/2023
Prioritizing Autonomy & Fulfillment When You're at a Career Crossroads (Live Coaching)

Prioritizing 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 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) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
39:2911/09/2023
Contacting CEOs and Busy People Made Easy (For People Who Hate Networking)

Contacting CEOs and Busy People Made Easy (For People Who Hate Networking)

How do you get in touch with people who are incredibly busy and may hold the keys to your ideal career? More than just getting them to respond, how do you get them to be excited to take your call, return your email, or build a relationship with you? We’ve actually been teaching how to do this for years, but because we get questions about this topic so often, we wanted to bring in an expert on this topic. I am excited to share my conversation with Darrah Brustein, founder of Network Under 40, Equitable Payments, and Financial Whiz Kids who shares her experience and expertise in building relationships with busy people. What you’ll learn How to find the “right people” to network with and stand out in your reachouts How to influence leaders and other busy people to want to help you How to ask for what you want when networking with busy people (and avoid being presumptuous)   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 Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)
38:0904/09/2023
How Your Fixed Mindset Is Blocking Your Path to Career Change

How Your Fixed Mindset Is Blocking Your Path to Career Change

Changing careers is about way more than just switching jobs. There are many fears and limiting beliefs that can hold you back from going after what you truly want. If you're the kind of person who's a bit scared to take risks, and figuring out your ideal career feels like cracking a secret code, guess what? You’re likely operating from a fixed mindset. Learn how a shift in Larry’s mindset allowed him to realize his passion as a career brewmaster was no longer fulfilling him and that he didn’t just need a new job, but an entirely new career! What you’ll learn How to know if you’re operating from a fixed mindset or growth mindset Why successful career changes involve much more than just changing jobs (and what they do entail) Why you may need to look outside of your hobbies and passions to discover your 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 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) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
32:3128/08/2023
Nonprofit Career Change: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Nonprofit Career Change: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Stay in nonprofit or explore new industries? Karen was at a career crossroads when an open role at another nonprofit presented itself in the most unusual way. Gain insights into leveraging your strengths, creating your ideal career profile, and embracing the unexpected to shape your own fulfilling career path.  What you’ll learn How to navigate the career crossroads of staying in nonprofit or exploring new industries How to identify new roles in unexpected places An inside look at exploring the unexpected twists of changing roles within nonprofit 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 Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
34:0021/08/2023
Job Interview Tips: How to Be Yourself in an Interview

Job Interview Tips: How to Be Yourself in an Interview

There is no way to know what a hiring manager will ask in an interview, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare! HTYC coach, Megan Crawford, has a background in recruiting and has conducted thousands of interviews. She joins Scott to discuss what you can do to be extremely prepared for any interview. They provide great interview tips on how to approach interviews with confidence, align your true self with the role, and stop performing and start having genuine conversations. What you’ll learn Interview tips on how to embrace authenticity for success How to expertly prepare for an interview How to be yourself in an interview and have a genuine conversation with the hiring manager   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 Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
38:4414/08/2023
Making the Most of Being Laid Off by Finding Your Ideal Career

Making the Most of Being Laid Off by Finding Your Ideal Career

A layoff can leave you feeling completely out of control with no idea what to do next. Melissa found herself in this exact position and was scared to put herself back out there from fear of being laid off again. Learn how Melissa gained the confidence to go after what she truly wanted for the first time in her career and made being laid off the best thing that ever happened to her career.  What you’ll learn Strategies for making a career change after being laid off How to turn a professional setback into a boost for your career How to stay focused when faced with difficult career change decisions   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!   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) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)
33:3407/08/2023
Feeling Disengaged at Work? How to Align Your Values to Your Career

Feeling Disengaged at Work? How to Align Your Values to Your Career

Maybe you don’t completely dread going to work every day, but there’s a different category you may fall into: the "checked out and just don't care" crew. That fire and passion you once felt for your career seem to have fizzled out, and you’re feeling disengaged. If you’ve been spending your time in a job that is out of alignment with what you value, even if you enjoy your day-to-day job functions, you may have gotten to the point of being apathetic. That’s where Brian found himself for the first time in his career. When he was looped into a round of company layoffs, he overcame his initial panic by stepping back and aligning his career search with what he valued most, ultimately landing his ideal role and reigniting his passion for his career.  What you’ll learn  The connection between your values and feeling disengaged at work  How to identify what is most important to you when making a values-aligned career change  How to leverage your network and ask the right questions when searching for a company that fits your values  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)
36:4831/07/2023
How to Switch Industries Without Starting Over

How to Switch Industries Without Starting Over

Learn how to switch industries without starting in an entry-level position, taking a pay cut, or going back to school (no matter how long you’ve been in your current industry!) Scott and HTYC career coach, Taj Dashaun, discuss the 4 steps you can take if you've decided it's time to set your sights on a new industry for your career.    What you’ll learn  How to conduct an audit of your skillset to identify transferable skills that align with your target industry The 4 steps to take when you decide to switch industries  What to say when reaching out to build relationships in a new industry   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! Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email [email protected]    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)
37:2924/07/2023
Taking Control of Your Career When It’s Harming Your Mental Health

Taking Control of Your Career When It’s Harming Your Mental Health

Having a job you dislike can have a more detrimental impact on your mental health than being unemployed (Seriously! This is backed by research). Aaron began to realize this truth as he found himself contemplating some pretty dark things if it just meant he didn’t have to go in to work. He had never identified with his career in construction management and felt extremely unfulfilled, but seeing as he worked for the family business… he felt completely trapped. Listen to Aaron share the chain of events that gave him the confidence to step away from the family business and go after his lifelong dream of being a lawyer.  What you’ll learn  The impact a dissatisfying career can have on your mental health  How to step out of your comfort zone and take control of your career  The power of self-reflection and self-awareness in your career journey    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 Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  
38:3117/07/2023
How to Focus Your Career Search on Organizations That Fit You

How to Focus Your Career Search on Organizations That Fit You

If you’re feeling lost or overwhelmed by all of the possibilities of your next career, the answer to narrowing down your search may be to focus on organizations. How do you do that? By taking all of the must-haves you’ve identified for your ideal career and finding organizations that meet those criteria. But that is drastically oversimplifying it, which is why we’ve dedicated an episode to this topic! We’re sharing a live coaching call of Scott walking one of our clients, Julie, through this exact scenario. Learn how to get clear on your must-haves, narrow down organizations that meet them, and then how to reach out to these organizations to identify if they’re a great fit for you. What you’ll learn  The importance of focusing on organizations to narrow down your career search How to identify your must-haves for your ideal career Strategies for finding organizations that meet your criteria Tips for reaching out to potential organizations and assessing if they're a good fit for 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 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) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
36:2910/07/2023
Prepare for the Unexpected: Reinventing Your Career After a Layoff

Prepare for the Unexpected: Reinventing Your Career After a Layoff

We've all experienced those moments of feeling trapped in a job that no longer brings us joy. Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing, leaving us feeling stuck and unable to take that first step toward a better situation. However, by taking proactive action and defining your ideal, you’ll find yourself well prepared to finally make a leap to more fulfilling work the unexpected occurs. Learn how Kristen turned an unexpected layoff into a catalyst for reinventing her career. Get inspired to make bold moves and find fulfillment in your career! What you’ll learn  How to reinvent your career using threads of your past roles  The importance of proactively pursuing what you truly want for your career. Preparing for unexpected setbacks by taking small steps towards your 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!   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.   Referenced in this episode: Kristen’s website- https://www.kristenrocco.com/   Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  
31:3003/07/2023
How to Overcome Overthinking and Finally Change Careers

How to Overcome Overthinking and Finally Change Careers

Are you tired of constantly overthinking important life decisions, like changing careers? Well, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the world of overthinkers and explore how to break free from analysis paralysis. Scott is joined by one of our career coaches, Bri, who shares practical strategies to help you step out of your comfort zone and embrace imperfect action on your path to a more fulfilling career. Join us as we challenge the notion of waiting for certainty and learn how taking action, even without absolute confidence, can be the key to real change. Don't let overthinking hold you back anymore! What you’ll learn  The common traits and challenges of overthinkers when it comes to making career changes How to avoid questioning too much and talking yourself out of making a change The power of imperfect action and how taking courageous steps, even before feeling ready, can lead to confidence and success in your new career path   Did you know that other peeps who listen to this podcast are calling the HTYC audiobook the “best audiobook experience they’ve ever had hands down"? Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work! 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 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)
38:4126/06/2023
Finding Fulfillment After Regretting a Career Change

Finding Fulfillment After Regretting a Career Change

Making a career change doesn’t always go according to plan. Louie had worked in medical imaging for 13 years but decided he was ready for a change, and made the switch to IT. When his new role began negatively affecting his health and family, he quit without another lined up. Learn how Louie pivoted back to medical imaging, but this time found his ideal role. What you'll learn How to define what you really are looking for when you decide to make a career change How to use your connections to make a career change The importance of prioritizing your health over 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 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)
36:2619/06/2023
Leading on Empty: Navigating Burnout with Dave Stachowiak

Leading on Empty: Navigating Burnout with Dave Stachowiak

Here's the thing about burnout—it's contagious. When leaders are overwhelmed and running on empty, it can seep into the entire organization and cause widespread burnout. But here's the good news: leaders have the power to turn the tide and create a thriving environment for all. Today, Dave Stachowiak joins one of HTYC’s leaders, Cindy Gonos, to discuss preventing leadership burnout, and ultimately positively impacting burnout in your organization as a whole What you’ll learn  The importance of leadership vulnerability, and how to approach it with your team  How changing your feedback system can help overall happiness in your organization How teams can work together to prevent burnout The six main indicators of burnout Did you know that other peeps who listen to this podcast are calling the HTYC audiobook the “best audiobook experience they’ve ever had hands down"? Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Related Episodes 126: Your Career Path is NOT a Straight Line with Dave Stachowiak 351: Advancing Your Career When You're Forced to Change      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.  
39:2212/06/2023
Is Starting Your Own Business Right for You?

Is Starting Your Own Business Right for You?

Starting your own business has become quite the buzz these days, but let's be real—it's not for everyone. Sometimes people confuse their desire for more freedom and flexibility with the need to become their own boss. However, there are certain folks and situations where starting a business could be the perfect career move. The question is, how do you know if entrepreneurship is the right move for your career? Our guest, Amy, shares how she came to the realization that opening her own business was the right move for her, and how she built a support system that allowed her to take the leap into creative entrepreneurship. What you’ll learn  How to know if you should open your own business or if you just need to make a career change Where to find your biggest supporters and motivators when starting a business Questions to ask yourself if you’re considering becoming an entrepreneur   Have you read the book yet? Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available in print, ebook and audiobook! If you want to know how to make an intentional career change to work you’re excited to wake up for, visit happentoyourcareer.com/book!   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))  
37:4705/06/2023
The Power of Fitting Strengths to Role with Gallup’s Jim Harter

The Power of Fitting Strengths to Role with Gallup’s Jim Harter

Say goodbye to the boring grind and hello to a career that brings out the best in you! Gallup's research has revealed the one thing that has the biggest impact on whether or not your work is fulfilling. Can you guess what it is? (You probably can from the title of this episode…) It's whether or not your strengths fit the role you're in. That's right, the key to unlocking fulfillment in your work lies in fitting your strengths to your career. In this episode, Scott discusses these findings with Dr. Jim Harter, the Chief Scientist of Workplace and Wellbeing at Gallup! What you’ll learn  How organizations can create a thriving culture of engaged employees  The research and data-backed knowledge that supports the link between strengths and finding fulfilling work How to have more meaningful conversations with your leader (or your team if you are a leader!)   Have you had the chance to read our new book? “Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work” is the best place to find all of the most valuable HTYC advice, and it’s now available in print, ebook, and on audiobook (hello, podcast listeners!) Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information 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 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)    
36:1729/05/2023
Overcoming Career Change Challenges To Find Meaningful Work

Overcoming Career Change Challenges To Find Meaningful Work

Is making a career change really worth the effort, perseverance, and time it takes? Listen to Vicky’s inspiring journey from feeling stuck to thriving in a new role, and decide for yourself!    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. 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)
37:1922/05/2023
BONUS: Our Most Requested Career Change Story

BONUS: Our Most Requested Career Change Story

There’s been one episode that we’ve received an overwhelming amount of feedback on. More than any other episode in the history of this podcast, and more than any other story in the Happen To Your Career Book, because people resonate with this story so deeply. So that is the story we're going to share today as a special bonus episode! If you find yourself inspired by this story and wish to make a similar change in your own life, reach out by clicking here to schedule with our team 👉  https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule/ Schedule a meeting with our team! 👉  https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule/
47:5819/05/2023
Setting Boundaries at Work With Rachael Robertson

Setting Boundaries at Work With Rachael Robertson

Whether it’s responding to emails as they come into our inbox, no matter the hour, or agreeing to meetings after our established working hours, setting boundaries at work has become increasingly challenging. Today’s technology makes it almost too easy to think we have to “always be on." Learn how to set healthy boundaries at work with insights from Rachael Robertson, a world-renowned authority on leading in extreme environments! What you'll learn How to influence your work culture for better boundaries How to be successful in the most challenging of environments Practical strategies for holding boundaries   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) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
36:4515/05/2023
Change Roles Internally: An Unexpected Path to Your Ideal Career

Change Roles Internally: An Unexpected Path to Your Ideal Career

Unhappy in your current job? It’s possible your ideal role is right in front of you, you just haven't uncovered it yet! Jenn's story provides specific steps and examples for discovering your ideal role within your current organization. What you’ll learn  How to decide if changing roles internally is the right move for you  How to experiment with roles within your current company How to have conversations about an internal career move with leaders in your organization 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 Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
36:1108/05/2023
Get The Raise You Deserve Without Leveraging Outside Job Offers

Get The Raise You Deserve Without Leveraging Outside Job Offers

You know you bring immense value to your organization and feel that you deserve to be paid more than your current salary. But how do you go about asking for it? Where do you even begin? And more importantly, how can you ensure that your request is met with a positive response? In this episode, Scott speaks with Justin, a technical engineer, who found himself in the same situation. He ended up staying with the company he loved and successfully negotiated a raise, exceeding the amount he initially expected! What you'll learn  Why leveraging outside job offers is not always necessary to get a raise How to push past your comfort zone to ask for the raise you deserve Tips for framing your value to the company and making a compelling case for a raise   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! Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email [email protected]  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) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
38:2601/05/2023
How to Talk to Your Kids About Their Future Career

How to Talk to Your Kids About Their Future Career

Imagine your child thriving in their career from an early age instead of feeling confused and lost in their first 10 years on the job. Many of us are already thinking about what work will look like for the next generation and how we can help improve it before they even enter the workforce. In this episode, we explore the best ways to approach talking to kids about work and careers, and share insights on how to ask the right questions and guide your child toward a fulfilling career path! Episode 329: Helping Your Kids Prepare for Their Future Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)   Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now! 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)
23:3524/04/2023
Career Change at 50: You’re Never Too Old or Too Busy

Career Change at 50: You’re Never Too Old or Too Busy

Making a career change later in life can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Scott had built a great career working for the same company for 18 years. When he began to realize he no longer felt challenged at work, there were 2 main limiting beliefs holding him back: “I feel like I’m too late in my career, and between work and family obligations, I’m too busy to make a career change.” Hear how Scott overcame these obstacles and ultimately beat out more qualified candidates to land a new role he’s really excited about! What you’ll learn  How to fit a career change into your life no matter how busy you are  Using strengths to overcome limiting beliefs  How networking expedited Scott’s career change   We want to hear from you! Take our first-ever listener survey: https://happentoyourcareer.com/survey 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)
32:2117/04/2023
How To Turn Rejection Into An Opportunity With Your Ideal Organization

How To Turn Rejection Into An Opportunity With Your Ideal Organization

What if I told you there was a way to engineer yourself to become a top candidate for your dream organization? Jenna had been a bedside RN her entire career, but always felt misaligned and like she was just tolerating her job. When she finally decided she wanted more out of her life and career, she narrowed her job search down to just one organization she wanted to work for. Learn how Jenna built connections with her ideal organization, persevered after rejection, and became the top candidate when the same role she had been initially rejected for opened back up.   We want to hear from you! Take our first-ever listener survey: https://happentoyourcareer.com/survey 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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
39:1310/04/2023
Should I Quit My Job Without Another Lined Up?

Should I Quit My Job Without Another Lined Up?

Should you stay or should you go? If you're so stressed you feel like you can't function normally, or you feel completely misaligned with your work, or you're no longer able to have a social life, or maybe all the above... something does have to change! However, you actually have more options than simply staying or quitting. In this episode, Scott is joined by HTYC career coach Megan to discuss the 3 questions you must review to decide if you should quit your job without another lined up, plus alternatives to quitting that most people have never considered!   We want to hear from you! Take our first-ever listener survey: https://happentoyourcareer.com/survey 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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
27:3403/04/2023
From Soul Crushing to SoulCycle: How Steph Made the Leap to Work She Loves

From Soul Crushing to SoulCycle: How Steph Made the Leap to Work She Loves

What if you didn’t have to escape your job? What if the place you were your happiest and the place you felt most alive was actually where you worked? Steph had known for almost 9 years that she felt the most alive, and the most like herself, in fitness studios, but she had never allowed herself to believe that she could actually build a career in fitness. Steph had a great career in the Marine Corps, and then with Amazon, but she never felt like she was doing work that was true to her. In this episode, she discusses her realization that she could make a living doing what she loved, and how she took the leap to pick up her life and go after it.  What you’ll learn  The importance of building a career in alignment with your life How to use feedback from your support system to find a career that fits you The importance of defining success for yourself when pursuing work you love   We want to hear from you! Take our first-ever listener survey: https://happentoyourcareer.com/survey Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email [email protected]  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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
36:5127/03/2023
BONUS: How Do I Figure Out What I Want to Do? (+Take Our Listener Survey!)

BONUS: How Do I Figure Out What I Want to Do? (+Take Our Listener Survey!)

In this bonus episode, Scott answers the following question we received from a listener: “How do I figure out what I want to do when my entire career up until this point has been defined for me?”  We want to hear from you! Take our first-ever listener survey: https://happentoyourcareer.com/survey  
07:5223/03/2023