Just before I sat down for this episode, I was on the phone with a client who had just received a job offer. It was such a celebration. She overcame career disruption! And not only that, she still has interviews in her pipeline which she fully intends to see though. Who knows? She might get a better offer. While we were talking, I suddenly remembered the Billy Squire song, and said to her "Everybody wants you!"What a power sentence! Whether your outward circumstances match or not, thinking "Everybody wants me" is an affirmation that can only help you navigate the craziness that comes with a job search. So, for this episode, I'm throwing back to one from late 2022 about how to overcome career disruption. It's one of my favorites because the techniques I teach you are tried and true for me and the hundreds of clients I've helped land jobs and make career pivots. Enjoy!

We're all facing some kind of challenge. landing a new joba difficult talk with your bossjob performance reviews on your teamideas, aspirations and goals that feel far offYou hear lots of advice to grit, hustle, and grind your way through. But what if it was much easer than that? As easy as feeling good.Many of us have been taught to avoid our feelings. Even if we haven't been taught to avoid them, we not taught how to manage them and certainly not trained on how to leverage our feelings to get what we want.Feeling good results in "inspired action." The kind of action that takes the pressure off and opens your eyes to the "how" to get it done. In this week's episode, Elissa shares how to tap into feeling good as a choice you can make anytime you want. And how it's not just woo woo stuff. The neuroplasticity of our brains supports us in this feel good way of doing the hard stuff and making getting what we desire easier and faster.Listen now. Find the good feeling. Put yourself on the path to achieving everything you want in your work life :)Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

What do we have in common with the rest of nature as carbon-based life forms and what does that mean for your career? In this week's episode, Elissa shares some intriguing facts about the nature of carbon and the implications it has for how you can reframe your approach to work life. What if the ability to overcome adversity and the impossibility to get it wrong was already baked in? What if you automatically have the right stuff?Having the right stuff means complexity, versatility, abundance and stability is already in your nature at a molecular level. That means we can handle a lot and have the same sense of awe and reassurance looking forward as we feel when we look back and see how it all came together for good.Even the adversity, disruptions and made-made disasters we experience in not-so-healthy workplace ecosystems.The "science guy" Elissa mentions... Here's his YouTube video about why all life is carbon-based. Enjoy!Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

When we hear the word "stubborn" we often think of the definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result. But there is a good kind of stubborn.It's the tenacity, dedication, and commitment that comes from deep inside you. This week, Elissa talks about that good stubbornness, and compares healthy vs. unhealthy stubbornness.Be stubborn enough to believe that what you want is possible, and stubborn enough to invest in yourself. Sometimes that stubborn streak is just the thing you need to give it one more chance, to go one more day, to take one more small action.When you decide to leverage this good kind of stubbornness -- to achieve the things you set out to achieve -- you are going to win.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Whether you realize it or not, you are in a value exchange with your job. How you feel at work is a direct reflection of that exchange. Feeling not-so-hot? That's a good sign that the value exchange is not equitable.In this episode, Elissa walks you through the following steps to take if you're not feeling great about your job:>>> list what you are receiving/want to receive in exchange for what you're providing in your job>>> write out what each thing on the list means to you>>> ask yourself: are you receiving what you want?>>> ask yourself: what is the story you're telling yourself about what you're getting/not getting?Finally, Elissa shares how to manage inequity in your job while you look for something different.Remember, your work is value that you are putting out into the world. It's worth something. It's valuable. It has an impact.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

It's that moment when you are sitting at the computer and you've got the document open and the cursor is blinking -- you are about to do something new.Last week's episode was about how to stay motivated. Well, consider this week the prequel as Elissa dives deeper into the process and the way we can face that blank page. It's all about answering the question, "Who am I to do this?" with 3 better questions:1) What am I good at?2) Why should I try?3) Who am I NOT do to this?Our brains are powerful. We all have a blank page. We all have doubts and fears and questions. Change the narrative.When you give yourself permission to go for what you want and fill that blank page, you can achieve amazing things that you never imagined possible.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Have you ever wanted to do something and at first, you're really excited about it -- but then you just start losing momentum, you're not really motivated anymore, and the desire just sort of dissipates?It is possible to not only stay motivated, but to leverage the way your brain works so that you're excited to keep going, the ideas and creativity keep flowing with ease, and you're having fun doing it. In this episode Elissa shows you the best way to achieve sustained motivation: from within.By advertising your new life to yourself with imagination and vividness, you can envision and achieve the bright future and all the possibilities you have in mind. Remember, change happens from the inside out, not the other way around!Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

We have a relationship, so to speak, with our jobs. We want it to be fulfilling and joyful. We want to have impact and make contributions.But we also want something in return.We want to feel heard and have opportunities. We want to grow.We want our jobs to participate in the health of this "relationship".In this episode, Elissa shares what you can do when you find yourself disagreeing with a policy or direction, or some cultural element happening at your workplace. There are four concepts you can use to help you handle it--1) Give your brain equal airtime2) Pay attention to what operating manuals you have3) Align your expectations4) Be a change agentDon't let workplace misalignments through you off your game. You've got this!Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Have you ever struggled with self confidence? Of course! We all have.This week, I'm talking about a strategy for self confidence. The flip-side of that coin being, of course, self doubt. So, how do you manage self doubt?>>accept it as normal>>do a self doubt brain dump>>name the doubt>>do a self confidence brain dumpRemember, you have far more control than you're giving yourself credit for. Self confidence is a skill to be developed in yourself. Choose your thoughts about yourself on purpose, no matter what. When you do, you will gain confidence in yourself regardless of your circumstance or what anyone else says or thinks about you.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

You're doing the things you need to do. You're setting boundaries, you're scheduling activity, obeying your schedule, showing up for yourself with rest and self-care. Why do you still feel burnt out? Our feelings and our bodies often feel the signs of burnout before our brain catches up, so be watching for those little signals. - Elissa, LYWL, Ep. 112There's lots going on out there, friends. Demands to do more with less, job searches that seem to go on forever and toxic workplaces that zap your strength so that even if you want to leave, you don't have the energy to do it. So, this week I'm revisiting a previous podcast about burnout. In it I share a few thoughts that I learned from Rob Bell about some other things that could be going on under the surface. 1) The "Something to Prove" Approach - "This is supposed to be hard, otherwise it's not real."2) The Sense of Obligation - "This is my wheelhouse, I can't look outside of it."3) The Label - "I need to be associated with -that- industry in order for people to take me seriously."4) The Ladder - "I've got to do the corporate climb, because that's the thing to do."5) The "Too Much" Feeling - "I've got to do All The Things, I've got to show up, this is the way it's got to be done."You can notice and manage these signals before they get out of hand so that you can move past those feelings, get out of that mode, and take the action you want to take.Rob Bell's audio book: https://robbell.com/audio/handling-your-fire-passion-burnout-routines-and-resilience/

How you respond to the behaviors of others in the workplace can determine your everyday experience, confidence and impact. So, what do you do when the behavior is non-behavior? For example, absent leadership.If you're in the "middle ground" with a middle management role, having absent upper level management and having to do your job without feedback or guidance can feel uncomfortable, frustrating and demoralizing.In this week's episode, Elissa shares how to respond to absent leadership and even use it as a strategic advantage. There are three ways to navigate absent leadership :: Proactive communication that involves your leader in the little thingsAsk for the feedback and guidance you seekAcknowledge your strengths (and your team's accomplishments)Absent leadership doesn't have to take you out. It can actually be an opportunity to deepen workplace relationships and give you more chances to showcase your value and grow your career.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

A recurring theme going on right now -- and probably always will be -- is managing difficult and toxic environments. In this throwback episode, Elissa addresses the importance of giving yourself permission to leave if you can, effective coping strategies if you don't have the ability to walk away -yet-, and how get real with your thoughts so you can manage while you're there. The timeless strategies she walks through can serve you well in navigating all the ups and downs.The issue of toxicity in the workplace is probably not going to change on a societal level, but you are allowed to be selfish. Be selfish enough to not put up with a toxic workplace any longer than you have to. And if you must stay, put together a plan to manage it and stay secure in your value.Invest in yourself. You are worth it.Resources mentioned: Article --How to Survive a Toxic WorkplaceArticle --How To Make a Difficult Boss Your Biggest FanResources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Decisions have to come from somewhere -- We all have things that inform our decisions. And whether you rely on internal information, external information, or a mix of both, Evidence Stacking can help you escape the Miserable Maybe.What is Evidence Stacking? A technique for gathering and analyzing multiple sources of information. How do you leverage it from a personal perspective? Elissa explains it in three steps:1) Find evidence from your own personal experience and knowledge base.2) Reflect on your values and goals.3) Trust your intuition.With Evidence Stacking, you can move through the stages of belief and finally get yourself from thinking something is impossible, to inevitable. And don't forget to check out the accomplishment worksheet!Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Decision can be defined as "a committed action driven by a committed thought".Last week Elissa talked about decisions and the stories we tell ourselves about them. This week she is sharing some ideas to help us reframe decisions and to think about them more strategically and intentionally.>> Everything is optional>> There are no right or wrong decisions>> The more decisions you make, the better>> Don't delayRemember, decisions are the ultimate power we have in our lives. We get to choose what we think about, the actions we take, and we get to decide over and over again.You can choose that committed action that's driven by a committed thought and create the life and the career you envision for yourself.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Why do we keep putting off decisions? Is it procrastination, lack of discipline or something more practical like needing more information?It's none of those things. It's the story you're telling yourself about what happens after the decision. The "what if..." on the other side.More than the "what if" story itself, it's about the negative emotion that accompanies those negative possibilities. In this week's episode, Elissa shares that you can't actually avoid making decisions because even the act of not deciding means you're choosing what you have over and over. If your brain is playing out negative possibilities, then you owe it to yourself to give equal air time to the positive "what if."Being stuck in indecision doesn't mean you're broken, need better habits or need to be fixed in any way. You just need to tell yourself better stories.When you tell yourself better stories, you're on your way to making intentional, conscious decisions without hesitation.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

The day-to-day kinds of things at work make it easy to forget why your role exists in the company. That causes a problem because when your work life becomes routine, you start to lose the essence of it - the meaning behind the role and the purpose you are fulfilling through it.And when that happens, you can lose yourself, too. In this week's episode, Elissa shares a mindset you can adopt so that you're always in touch with your own sense of purpose and authority in your career. By being a consultant to yourself, you can trust the desires, goals and moves you want to make in your career. Always Be Consulting means:Curiosity and asking yourself powerful questionsReflection on the answers you give yourselfPrescribing instead of problem-solvingLeveraging personal authority for career expansion"You, me, all of us, have the answers to the questions that we're asking. The sad truth is most of us aren't asking the questions. We're just moving along, accepting what comes whether we like it or not."When you decide to always be consulting in your career and life you can stay connected to the work that brings you the most fulfillment and happiness.Don't forget to subscribe to Elissa's email list so you can get notified about upcoming events and new career and job search resources. Click here to add your name to her community.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Listen in on this Q&A session addressing some of the most pressing, common questions you encounter as a leader--＞＞What do you do when you're caught in the middle between upper management and your team?＞＞How do you address a team member about their poor performance?＞＞What are the best ways to empower team members?＞＞How do you create a positive team culture?I'm so excited to share my answers to these very specific circumstances with you. You can be the leader and manager you want to be.Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Sign up for Strategic Leadership Labhttps://www.strategicleadershiplab.com/Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Most of us have limiting beliefs. It starts out as "other talk" when someone discounts your ideas or ability then becomes habitual negative "self-talk" and a lens through which you determine your capacity for achieving what you desire in your career.The way to overcome limiting beliefs is through leveraging inside and outside intentions - the way you think, how you show up and what you surround yourself with in your environment.In this episode, Elissa shares an early career story about how she used the alignment of her inner confidence, personal actions and external environment to build professional capacity and trust for herself and with her customers. She also shares an easy way to create a less stressful, more organized job search by using your environment as a way to get your mind back on track. The inside (how you think about yourself) and the outside (your environment and how you show up) are inter-related and integral to tapping into your career capacity. When you understand this balance you create all kinds of momentum for developing career desires into career reality.Don't forget to watch the Ted Talk Elissa mentions :: Amy Cuddy :: Your Body Language May Shape Who You AreResources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Great leadership isn't always modeled for us. How can you create good leadership traits within yourself when you've experienced poor examples like:::lack of support::lack of trust::micromanagement::favoritism::bullyingThis week, I'm going deeper into 5 key principles that you can focus on to strengthen your own leadership performance. These principles get to the heart of leadership, and guide you to becoming the leader you want to be--1) Competence: how you share what you know2) Communication: telling your team what you're thinking, and actively listening3) Character: integrity inspires confidence4) Clarity: know the way, go the way, and show the way5) Care: leading with kindness, empathy, and eleganceThe good news is that you have time to become a great leader. You don't have to do it overnight. You can invest in yourself and become better and better and better.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Oprah Winfrey said :: "I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you."Does this quote both inspire and alienate you? Elissa has a bit of a love/hate relationship to this quote, too. It's called contrast. The realization that what you want isn't what you have. But it's possible to use contrast to your advantage when you look at it through the lens of purpose and potential. In this week's podcast, Elissa shares how to discover what you love about what you're doing today so you can apply it in new contexts.Identify practical, tactical, strategic and interpersonal "loves" in your day to day. Then discover how you serve others by asking yourself, "Who are the people who are depending on me for their success?"When you uncover the core things you love and know how to see what you do as service to others, you'll realize you can find these in any role at any level. It's a skill you can use to survive and thrive in your workplace and career today and whatever you decide to do in your future.

If a belief is a thought you keep on thinking, then courage is an action you keep on taking. This is a truth that will help you create the career you envision.You may not know exactly how the actions you take will turn out, but when you stay the course and keep showing up, your career falls into place,How do you develop career courage?>> Ask yourself good "what if?" questions>> Start "doing" instead of tryingIn this week's episode, Elissa shares a personal career turn that seemed like a dead end but became the actualization of a vision planted years earlier.She also shares some great questions to ask and ways to change your language so you can keep putting yourself out there.When you take responsibility for creating your career by combining belief and courage, your career vision becomes inevitable no matter what circumstances might try to say different. Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Too many of you are out there in a job that is draining the life out of you. In this 100th episode, I'm teaching you how to have a little tough love with yourself--::Start being real with yourself::Recognize that you are in a role that is counter to your natural behavioral strengths::Watch for traps and ways your brain plays it safe::Look at the truth about your valueTough love is not a negative. It is being truthful to yourself about your worthiness, your value, and all of your amazingness and leveraging it all for what you want next.Do not be the obstacle in your own path. You deserve to love your work life.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

In order to thrive in your career, you've got to be selling. This might sound frightening. But believe it or not, you are already doing it everyday. We are all selling all the time. Everything from persuading your little one to do their chores to influencing someone at work to go with your idea is selling. But we're selling when we aren't thinking about it, too.When it comes to your career are you sellingIndecisionLack of clarityIndifferenceDisbeliefOr are you selling yourself with belief and enthusiasm that's contagious?In this week's episode, you'll learn how to figure out what you're selling. If it's not the marketing message you want to put out there, you'll get tips on how to sell yourself to your team, your boss or for your prospective new role.When you adopt these new "selling" habits, transferring belief and enthusiasm gets easier and easier. They'll be buying what you're selling!If you think selling yourself isn't necessary. Think again. If you don't pay attention to what you're selling, you're doing a disservice to the people who need you now and in the future. More importantly, you're doing a disservice to you and your career. You're far too valuable to let that happen.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Do you know what your leadership style is? You have one whether you have a leader/manager role or not.In this week's podcast, I share four cornerstone behavioral strengths and the implications each of those (depending on which one is dominant for you) has on your natural leadership style.This is an episode you're going to want to go back to over and over as you put the pieces together of your natural way to lead and how you can leverage your traits and characteristics to get more of what you want in your career.There are four cornerstones to your behavioral traits and depending on which one is dominant, influences your leadership style.Are you? >> Direct, decisive, innovative, authoritative, and competitive>> Articulate, interactive, persuasive, influential and seeks opportunities>> Steady, consistent, persistent, dependable, and cautious about change>> Structured, accurate, loyal, orderly and love proceduresFind out how each of these cornerstones show up in your leadership style and the results, accomplishments and impact you're creating (or have the capacity to create) day-in and day-out at work!Click here for more information about Control Your Career VIP Membership.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Micromanagement was the most selected "toxic" behavior on a recent poll Elissa did on LinkedIn. Not surprising since when you're dealing with a micro-manager, you feel like there's no trust. It's demoralizing, frustrating and your confidence takes a hit. Eventually, micromanagement might even create a work situation that becomes unsustainable.In this week's episode you'll learn techniques for restoring your confidence in the face of micromanaging behavior. Remind yourself of your value, accomplishments and impactDecide how you'll respond to micromanaging behavior in advanceReduce the emotional impact micromanaging can have on youIf you want to go even deeper, watch 40 minute "Feel Good At Work Again" masterclass replay to more practical strategies ::Understand micromanaging behaviorLearn communication strategies to minimize micromanagingTips for managing your manager on an on-going basisProcess for restoring your confidenceClick here to get access.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

We'll all encounter challenging, even hard, things at work. Everything from learning new things to toxic work environments. But questioning and defining hard can dramatically change your experience of it. Science tell us our cells are listening to and responding to our thoughts. If our experience of physical health is affected by our thoughts, it emphasizes even more how we can determine the external world we encounter.In this week's episode you'll learn three ways to start to tackle "hard" stuff without minimizing effort or action. You can do the hard stuff without sweating it.1) Define "hard"2) Stay committed3) You can do it (again)And when you need it, find a quote, a song, an anthem to give you words you can turn in to the thoughts that will help you take on the hard things. Here's one that was shared with me recently. Talk about determination!I mentioned the new subscription membership I'm launching on March 25, 2023 so you can have everything you need to survive and thrive in the workplace. You can check it out here.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

When you're in a job that's draining the life out of you, be it from stress, over-work, under appreciation or toxicity, it's really hard to feel good about yourself. But to survive where you are because you want to stay or, when you're ready, make a career move, you've got to feel good about you first. In this week's episode, I'll share some easy habits you can develop to feel better. It's super important because when you see yourself as the incredible person you are, you feel good . Feeling good means you have the capability and motivation you need to answer the question..."Should I stay or should I go?" Cue, The Clash :)And that Sunday Scaries Newsletter mentioned, subscribe here.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Do you feel like you have career disadvantages? Things like ::Being Self-EmployedDoing FreelanceToo long at one companyToo many different companiesToo many different rolesOr like my career... an eclectic mix!You never have disadvantages in your career as long as you know how to leverage the value you've created as an entrepreneur, long-time employee or contractor with lots of projects. The way to do it is editing. When you're sharing your career on your resume and during interviews, you need to be careful that it's not everything you can (or want) to say about yourself. That just leads to overwhelm for them and you. Instead, take a less is more approach and do your sorting in advance. You'll have clarity for yourself and it will be much easier for them, too. Listen to this week's episode to learn how to hold on to your career value while making it easy for others to see why you're an awesome candidate. Register for upcoming free masterclasses here :: Thursday, February 9Saturday, February 25Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Often, there is a disconnect that happens between desiring something new in our lives and actually getting it. What is the problem? What is stopping us from getting it? How do we combat this?If you're stuck in confusion and discouragement, I've got the solution for you today. In this episode, I talk in-depth about the three keys to getting what you want:1) Desire2) Decide3) DescribeWith the process I outline, you can move forward and make your dreams a reality.Remember to register for my Feel Good At Work Again Masterclass.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

If you find yourself stuck in perfectionism, this episode is for you! Continuing my series this week, I'm talking about my favorite Japanese principle thus far: the principle of Wabi-sabi. This is the concept of beauty in imperfection and in the transient aspects of life.In this episode, I start by breaking down the exact opposite of Wabi-sabi -- Perfectionism. This lie from your brain robs you of opportunities, holds you back, and is deeply connected to Imposter Syndrome.Then we dive into Wabi-sabi itself, and how it can help you move past those destructive patterns of thinking, with three actions you can take:1) Look for beauty in the imperfection of things you already hold dear2) Be intentional about accepting imperfect qualities and quirks in the people you love3) Appreciate and celebrate the value in your journey and in your scarsWhen you make Wabi-sabi a principle to work by, you will realize there is beauty you would never have experienced had you not gone through those imperfect moments and situations. You will learn to look for -- and eventually celebrate -- the value in ALL of the things you're going through.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Isn't it interesting that, once we start aiming for our life purpose, we start comparing ourselves to others? We begin to ask ourselves all manner of very unproductive questions!We ALL do this.Last week I launched a series of episodes on Japanese principles and how they apply to our work life, starting with Ikigai. Well, this week is the perfect follow-up: the principle of Oubaitori. What is Oubaitori? It is the art of never comparing yourself to others. In this episode, I talk about how you can use the principle of Oubaitori to help center you and find three things:1) your own value2) your unique story3) your strengthsOnce you have identified these things, you can then focus on your own growth and potential instead of falling into "compare and despair" mode. Remember, Oubaitori reminds you that you in and of yourself are beautiful, wonderful, and worthy. You don't need anyone else to validate that for you.Check out the Events tab on my website for a list of my upcoming webinars, as well as replay links.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

This week I'm so excited to start a new series of episodes focused on Japanese lifestyle principles that have some amazing intersections with how we do and love our work life. First up is the perfect way to start out 2023: Ikigai. This means "life purpose," and the concept is all about adding personal meaning to your life in relation to what makes you tick. There are four parts to Ikigai:1) Contribution 2) Passion3) Talent4) CareerIn this episode, I dive deeper into the four parts of Ikigai and how they relate to your work life, as well as give you some questions to ask yourself to identify these four things in your own life. Remember, Ikigai isn't so much about going out into the world and finding something as it is looking inward and understanding at a deep level how you are wired as a human being.Don't forget to check out the Leave Your Toxic Job and Feel Good Again Masterclass and Tim Tamashiro's TEDx talk on Ikigai.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Today, I want to talk to you about navigating a toxic workplace while you are job searching. It can be so challenging to bring your authentic energy into an interview when you're stuck in survival mode. And people want to see the Real You, not Survival You.In this episode, I'm teaching you how to manage it so you're no longer bound by the negative circumstances around you. It requires paying attention to the thoughts you have that accompany those circumstances, and intentionally breaking through that monologue of negative thoughts that runs through your brain.Replace that monologue with a dialogue -- question the thoughts that you have and replace them with thoughts that serve you. You can take charge of YOU so that you can get what you want faster, easier, and better, while also protecting yourself in your toxic workplace.Yes, today I'm teaching you how to have better conversations -- with yourself. Because when you manage your mind, the circumstances at your job don't actually have to change for you to feel like the Real You again.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

You've decided on a goal and you feel great about it! Then, a few hours later... it's nothing but fear, dread, and doubt. It is crazy how quickly we can abandon a goal -- before we even get started! Is it possible we don't really believe we can get what we want? We end up making all kinds of excuses to avoid working toward the goal.Today, I'm giving you three ways -- with corresponding thoughts to try out on yourself -- that you can get ditch your excuses and get to your goal:1) Willpower - "I can handle anything that comes my way."2) Discipline - "I always show up when it counts."3) Passion - "Everything I want is on the other side of the next action I take."Just pick the one in the moment that's working for you any time you find yourself going back to your excuses. Kick those excuses to the curb and reach your goals!Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

As I've been thinking about what it's like to go for what you want in your career, the picture that keeps coming to my mind is rock climbing. It is fascinating how many connections and correlations there are between climbing the side of a mountain and making a move to achieve what you want in your job and career.In this episode, I'm using rock climbing terms to teach you how to "gear up" for career moves. With this information, you can surround yourself with the protection, tools, and resources necessary to play it smart and make your moves as smoothly as you can.If you find yourself in a space where you feel like the climb is getting rough, that you're hanging out there, it's time to get your gear!Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Does your job feel like a bad dream (or a nightmare)? Eeek. I know exactly how you feel. It's lonely. Demoralizing. It feels like there's no way out. But you know that staying there isn't sustainable.In this episode I share a bit of my nightmare job story. I also give you 4 steps to help you believe in yourself again. When you learn how to apply these simple steps you can feel a sense of possibility and make your career move. You can rewrite your story!Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

For a lot of us, there comes a time when we feel like we've reached a plateau, hit a dead end and ask ourselves, "Is this all there is?"Sometimes it's a fleeting feeling. A new challenge comes along, you go after it and you're good. But what if it's a nagging feeling. One that pops up during meetings and on Sunday nights. No matter how much you ignore it or push it down, it always re-surfaces. If you don't deal with it, you'll eventually be living what Henry David Thoreau calls "a life of quiet desperation."I don't want you living that way, my friend. The solution to that feeling is to listen and lead. Listen by acknowledging the sentences in your brain, have better conversations with yourself. Then lead by creating a vision for yourself, your career and your role on your team. This week's episode will help you get unstuck and start to see yourself based on where you can go instead of where you are.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

It is stormy out there, my friends, and I'm not talking about the weather. If you're finding yourself in the middle of a workplace storm -- be it a sudden one, or ongoing bad weather -- this is for you.I'm reminded of those thunder shirts you can get for your pet to help them stay calm during a physical storm. What would it look like to have a thunder shirt for your thought process when you find yourself in a stormy situation? I want to share some tips with you today to help you ride it out.1) Be present with your own thoughts2) Be gentle with yourself3) Focus on what you can control: YOUWith this strategic approach, you will be able to rise to the occasion in ways you didn't even think possible, because you ARE capable! You CAN ride the storm out, and you can come out BETTER on the other side.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Did you have an idea at the beginning of the year about where you'd be and what you'd be doing now? Did you think this is the year I'm going to [fill in the blank] but you still find yourself doing the job you said you would leave, working in the toxic environment or not going for that promotion? This episode is for you.You'll learn how to get what you want in your career by: Acknowledging possibilities and desireMaking decisionsTaking action"Excuses are just a way of avoiding decision and letting yourself off the hook. Confusion is always a lie and way to avoid taking action." ~ Elissa Shuck EP83If you find yourself stuck in excuses and confusion the process you learn in this episode will help you FINALLY make your move.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

If you're here, you're in the midst of adversity. And I'm here to tell you that you can not only overcome it, but you can actually learn some things about yourself and make some really important decisions about your career. Right now, in the midst of adversity! And those decisions will change the trajectory of your career for the better from this point forward.In today's episode, I'm going to teach you exactly what to do to get yourself on the road to success by walking you through some specific, practical things you can do including:-Questions to ask yourself-Mindset to set yourself up for success-Avoiding pitfalls in adversity-Power sentencesI'm not some weird unicorn to get the results I've gotten. If I can do it, you can, too. I believe in you!Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

A career is kind of like a relationship. Good times. Tough times. Even break ups!But just like a relationship, it's possible to have a career that's vital, engaged and even abundant. If you're not experiencing that kind of career, ask yourself these questions:How much quality time do I spend on my craft?What am I investing today that will give me a future positive ROI?Who am I deciding to be? Is it intentional or going through the motions?When you're paying attention to your career and investing in it like you would any important relationship in your life, you'll see possibilities and experience longevity no matter what kind of challenges you face. Listen to this week's episode and learn practical ways to create career abundance.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Today's episode is a special treat. Listen in on a recent webinar with Gated Talent about the power of asking questions during your interview. Asking questions during an interview might be the most under-rated part of an interview. YES! You get to ask questions.Make asking questions part of your interview strategy because an interview is your opportunity to evaluate the company and role for their fit to you as much as their determination of your fit for the position and culture.The questions you ask provide you with information.Your questions are also another way to showcase your skills and experience.Biggest benefit to asking questions?It creates the desired conversational nature of interviews that makes everyone involved more comfortable (and more like real-life people talking).Best of all, when you ask questions you're opening up the door to share more of what makes you an awesome candidate. It’s the perfect way to demonstrate what it’s like to work with you.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

One of the biggest mistakes you can make in interviews is talking about yourself -- when you make it all about YOU, that is!Today I'm giving you the tools to talk about yourself in a way that will be relatable, engaging, and help the other person see you in the role. One of the best tools is curiosity. Decide going in that you're there to listen, learn, and offer help. Talk about yourself in a way that is inquisitive and seeking information. Use this list of questions to uncover pain points and provide yourself opportunities to share how you can help.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

How do you break out of feeling "stuck" in your career or job search? To put it simply, you identify new opportunities and take action.Sometimes, though, that can sound a lot easier than it actually is. Why? What is making something so apparently simple, so difficult? Well, there are likely things that are working against you -- your thoughts and behavior patterns. You can't just willpower your way out of them all the time, can you?The problem there is that our brains are always looking for evidence to prove what we are thinking is true. Today I want to challenge you to interrupt your UNINTENTIONAL thoughts that aren't serving you, that are keeping you stuck, by asking yourself some INTENTIONAL questions. Questions like:"Is this actually true?""Is this a self-imposed limitation?""What if the opposite was true?"Select new thoughts that serve you better, then practice them by writing them down and repeating them to yourself every day. When you start intentionally looking for evidence that these new thoughts are true, you'll create a habit in your brain to keep looking for that evidence and that feeling of being stuck is going to go away.The one thing you can control is your thoughts, and the really good news is this: Thoughts create results!

It can feel like there is an overwhelming number of things to do in Job Search Mode. But the solution to managing All The Things is simple: focus on Just One. In this current moment, there is only ONE thing that you need to be doing. Don't get stuck thinking about anything else -- let that stuff happen when it happens. Today I want to talk about how to break your job search into steps and figure out what is the One Thing you need to be doing right now. Let's take a look at some of those things:1) define your accomplishments and strengths2) construct a resume3) research roles and companies4) reach out directly to recruiters5) interview prep and company researchJust do one thing at a time. Step 1 will always lead to Step 2 but you don't have to worry about Step 2 -- or Step 18 -- until it happens! Don't get stuck on that hamster wheel. This strategy will make your life so much easier and take so much stress out of your job search, trust me!Join my mailing list for bonus content.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Too many times we go into interviews devaluing ourselves. Just think-- if you already had the job, what would your mindset and behavior look like?In today's episode, I'm giving you some specific questions you can ask in interviews to flip the script in your mind. Because an interview is not just about them evaluating you. Don't leave all the question-asking to them! You must evaluate the job and the company's fit for yourself, as well.Some specific "fit check" questions I cover:1) salary2) opportunity3) longevity4) impactRemember, it's not annoying or offensive to ask questions. It actually makes you look smart and shows that you care. Use these questions to springboard from and come up with even more questions, and also check out the link below for more.Market Yourself Questions: (link) https://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/market-yourself-questionsResources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Have you ever been on one of those people movers at an airport? The danger there happens when you go on autopilot and allow yourself to just move along without paying attention to what might be ahead. The people mover always comes to an end at some point and if you don't plan for it, the adjustment can cause a bit of a stumble.Your career can be a bit like that. In today's episode, I talk about how to be proactive instead of reactive, so that you are ready when opportunities arise or disruptions happen. From a practical perspective, it looks like these three things:1) tracking your accomplishments2) regularly updating your resume and LinkedIn profile3) being the CEO of your careerIf you do these things, you'll be prepared for and be able to take advantage of whatever happens, instead of it taking advantage of you.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

If you're interviewing a lot, but not getting offers, it could be that you're not getting your message across to the degree that you need. Today I want to teach you a framework I created that is going to help you change up your interviews and build up your story. It's an acronym that is especially helpful for those behavioral interview questions: DRAMA.D - DilemmaR - RoleA - ActionM - Metric/MoreA - AdvantageListen in as I teach you how to use this framework to help you understand and remember how to share the value you have in a way that's clear, understandable, and meets the needs that a behavioral question is seeking. With this, you'll be able to feel comfortable and authentic, while still getting your message across in a powerful way.Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 CoachingCustomized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!