Does the idea of change fill you with fear?  Our feelings and beliefs around change often come from past experiences that we carry into adulthood. Unfortunately, those beliefs can keep us stuck in patterns that prevent us from making clear and confident decisions.  But change doesn’t have to be hard or scary. By getting to the root of your fears when it comes to change, you can begin to get closer to the life you actually want. Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake helps you take the first steps towards understanding and overcoming the fear of change. In this episode, you’ll learn how career coaching can help you uncover the roots of your fears, finally allowing you to get unstuck. You’ll learn where fears originate and how they impact our lives when we aren’t able to let go of them. It’s time to release your fear of the unknown and finally achieve the life you want.     What You’ll Learn: How fear creates risk (1:34) Understanding the root cause of your fears and beliefs (3:03) How Blake shifted her own fear of change (5:27) Processing childhood fears as an adult (6:29) Reclaiming control of your fears (7:00)   Favorite Quotes: By continuing to do what we are doing, we are actually at the greatest risk. We are choosing the thing that has zero likelihood of actually getting us what we want in life. Change is likely none of the things that you think it is. It's actually the place where you can be excited, the place where you can expand possibilities, and it is the only path if you truly want more for your life. Rather than change itself being painful or hard, it’s the belief systems that you’ve created based on the repercussions of that change.   Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com  

Is your body hinting that it might be time for a total health turnaround?  We live in a world that’s so fast paced, it keeps us in a near constant state of fight or flight. But that’s not how our bodies were designed to work.  Without enough time to dedicate to rest, our bodies begin to accumulate stress, which then leads to inflammation. Traditional medicine instructs us to pile on the prescriptions, but that doesn’t get to the root cause. What we need to do is change our approach to health and view it through a more holistic lens. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Dr. Tricia Pingel. A Naturopathic Physician and Energy Expert, Dr. Pingel, aka “The Hip Hop Energy Doc” has helped hundreds of people restore their health. By showing them how to identify the stress causing their symptoms, restoring their nutrition depleted by stress, and assisting in changing their mindset to repel incoming stressors, clients are able to return to their happy, vibrant, and energetic selves. In this episode, you’ll learn how to start prioritizing your needs and the needs of your body, and finally release yourself from the pressure of perfectionism. You’ll gain an understanding about the holistic approach of naturopathic medicine, and how it can help you relieve stress and reduce inflammation in your body. You’ll also learn how to be grateful for your mistakes and struggles and use them as stepping stones towards a happier, healthier, more balanced you.  If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your life and finally embrace the best version of yourself, then you’ll love this episode!     What You’ll Learn: The difference between naturopathic medicine and traditional medicine (7:24) How modern life contributes to inflammation in the body (14:25) The healing power of gratitude (24:12) How to release yourself and your body from perpetual flight or fight mode (29:31) Why the mind body connection plays such an important role in our physical health (37:10)   Favorite Quotes: You can't control what happens you just have to adapt. -Dr. Tricia Pingel The healthiest people I know and the happiest people I know are people that know what their body is trying to say. -Dr. Tricia Pingel We have this idea that we have control over everything. If we just take control over it, if we just do 1000 tests, and we just keep pushing, and we just keep going, we're gonna get better. When really what we need to do is back up and not control it for a second, and just be in that moment and listen. -Dr. Tricia Pingel We've normalized that stress. And what we're doing is normalizing creating health issues that will eventually show up and take us out in some pretty significant ways. -Blake You can actually achieve far more peace, fulfillment, happiness, and impact when you can be grateful, and you can be in the moment, no longer constantly pushing, or hustling to bring things to your life. -Blake   Connect with Dr. Tricia Pingel: Get access to Dr.Pingel’s Free DIY beauty Ebook with homemade recipes, face masks, body scrubs, and more, plus an adrenal fatigue quiz at www.drpingel.com Facebook: @drtriciapingel   Instagram: @drpingel You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaPingelNMD/ TikTok: @drtriciapingel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-pingel-nmd/   Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

How is it that some people always seem to continue to progress and achieve more of the life they want?  It’s because they know the truth about creating change, and they don’t allow circumstances to hold them back from the lives they want. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake shares some of the hidden barriers to progress that many high achievers experience when they seek change, but don’t seem to move in the direction they say they want to go. In this episode, you’ll learn the most common reasons people stay stuck, and the two biggest barriers to change. Blake shares a story of how she was tested when she sought a change in her career, and how she fought the fear and stepped into the unknown.  If you feel like you’re at a crossroads in your life and you’re ready for change, then it’s important to know what to expect.  When the test comes…will you be ready?   What You’ll Learn: One common misconception high achievers make (1:06) A personal story about making change happen, if it’s what you really want (2:56) What to remember when circumstance don’t seem ripe for change (6:15) The only two things that can actually slow your momentum (7:51) Keep this in mind when you’re at a crossroads (8:40)   Favorite Quotes: When you're looking to make a change in your life,  recognize that challenges like a lack of time, these things will come. But you need to keep taking action despite them. Every time we get to that crossroads in our life and we say we want something, we will be tested. Those circumstances will show up to ask us ‘Do you really want it?’ The longer you stay in the path you're misaligned with, the more and more risk you create. Some unfortunate circumstance or challenge will come your way to test you and say, ‘Are you willing to recognize that the fear is a lie, and step forward anyway?’   Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

Do you often feel like you aren’t prioritizing yourself? When you’re just going through the motions, it’s easy to identify with the roles you perform. Your job, your role as a wife, partner, or mother…  But somewhere under all of those labels is the real you.  Career coaching won’t only help you land your next role in work, but it has the potential to help you truly reconnect with your authentic self again.  Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Angie to share her story. After 9 months of hesitation, she finally overcame the barriers that were preventing her from saying “yes” to her future. Her only regret? Not understanding sooner that this program would provide her with the tools & resources she needed to take action. In this episode, you’ll hear about Angie’s process leading up to finally making the investment that changed her life (in only 4 short weeks!). She shares the full-spectrum results she experienced in both her personal and professional life, and how she came to realize that the problem wasn’t just her role, but it stretched back to lifelong limiting beliefs that she needed to overcome in order to make progress. You’ll hear how she discovered her secret sauce transferable skills™, and how that ultimately led her to rediscover her authentic self and become more fully present in her life.  With the right tools and support, things can change very quickly.  Are you ready to pave the path toward your dream life?    What You’ll Learn: The breakdown moment that inspired Angie to reach out for help (3:44) Overcoming the barriers to change (5:27) Why career coaching is actually the cure for overwhelm (10:00) What surprised Angie about the program’s holistic approach (12:59) Angie’s biggest “aha” moment and how it has impacted her life (16:52)   Favorite Quotes: I felt like I should be happy and should be grateful for the opportunities that this job had provided me. But deep down, I wasn't fulfilled, and I was unsure how to break out of that burnout cycle. -Angie Within the first month, it was amazing how much time I had created for myself, not just for the program, but for other aspects of my life. My family and my relationships, my self-care, my hobbies, and being able to just be really present. -Angie One of the biggest mistakes I see women making is not trusting their gut and not doing the thing they know they need to do. They believe that they have to exhaust every single option by doing it themselves before they get help. -Blake  If you are in a situation where you are exhausted, wondering how in the world you can actually take on transitioning into something new, understand that things can change very rapidly for you with the right tools and support. -Blake   Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

When it comes to decision-making, do you usually start by asking the people in your life what they think you should do? While it might seem like a good idea to gain outside perspectives, sometimes your own feelings can get lost in that sea of advice. Not only does so much extra input have the potential to blur your own thoughts and feelings, but it’s also time consuming. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake explains the importance of having real confidence when it comes to making decisions, and how that confidence can have positive effects on other areas of your life.  In this episode, you’ll learn why decision-making can be so challenging for women. You’ll learn specific steps you can take to build your confidence muscle, and how career coaching can be a highly effective tool in helping you through that process. You’ll also learn why clarity and understanding are key elements that will help you build more confidence and help you save time in your decision-making process. In a world where it constantly feels like there’s not enough time, building confidence in your own ability to trust your decisions is one way you can get a tremendous amount of time back.   What You’ll Learn: Why so many women struggle to have confidence in their decision-making (0:38) The steps to becoming a more confident decision maker (1:48) How career coaching can help you recognize your blind spots (2:35) Building and strengthening your confidence muscle (3:02) How trusting yourself changes everything (3:51)   Favorite Quotes: When we lack confidence, we often seek consensus from our friends or family, and so we listen to other people's opinions more than our own. -Blake The journey to building confidence in yourself is a muscle that you build over time. -Blake Confidence in yourself, who you are, and your ability to create the life you want is truly priceless. It changes how you feel and what you think, and ultimately, it changes the outcomes that you get every single day. -Blake   Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

As women, we’ve all faced challenges when it comes to balancing demanding careers with the needs of ourselves and our families.  These competing responsibilities can make it feel like we’re stuck to the floor, preventing us from even attempting to break the glass ceiling.  But it’s important to understand two things: You have more power to influence your workplace than you think you do.  There are leaders and organizations out there that won’t ask you to sacrifice what matters to you in order to do impactful work.   If you’ve ever felt guilty about leaving work early even though you’ve had a productive day, or felt pressured to remain at your desk until the clock strikes 5, then it’s time to unpack your “why’s” so you can regain and reclaim control over your time.   Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Erica Rooney, a relatable & impactful Keynote Speaker,  Executive Coach & Consultant, host of the Podcast From Now to Next, and a Chief People Officer. With 10 years of experience in HR leading organizations in gender equality crusades,  and coaching Executive Women, Erica has created a framework that empowers women to get seen, get heard, and get promoted by breaking free from the sticky floors that hold us back from busting through the glass ceiling. In this episode, you’ll hear why so many women often feel powerless to address the issues that affect us most in the workplace. You’ll learn about the biggest mistakes we make that keep us firmly attached to sticky floors, and how to overcome them. You’ll also learn how harnessing empathy and promoting authenticity is the key to modern leadership, helping women break through the glass ceiling once and for all.   To harness your power and finally break through those sticky floors and glass ceilings, you first have to overcome the limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck.    What You’ll Learn: The biggest mistakes women make that keep them stuck on sticky floors (9:47) How your beliefs about worthiness play into every aspect of your life (12:08) Starting to unpack what’s keeping you stuck (16:04) The connection between authenticity and breaking the glass ceiling (27:02) Juggling work-life balance as a parent (32:23)   Favorite Quotes: We as women are so in tune to making things nice, that we often undermine our value. We sign up to bring the cupcakes, we sign up to take the notes in the meetings, we do all of these things that as standalone acts don't seem like a big deal. But as we add them up over time, they become a really big deal. -Erica Rooney How you do one thing is how you do everything. If you have a belief system that says I’m not good enough, I'm not as good as people think that I am, or I'm not really worthy, that will play out in every single part of your life. -Blake As high achievers, we get so outcome-focused that we don't realize you’ve got to deal with the barriers first to get to the outcome. -Blake Empathy is truly a female trait, and we are seeing empathetic leadership is one of the driving forces that companies want. So showing up as your authentic self, not being afraid to set those boundaries, as well as recognizing that you don't have to lead like a man, you have to leave like you, will all help you break through that glass ceiling. -Erica Rooney   Connect with Erica Rooney Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ericaandersonrooney Instagram: @ericaandersonrooney https://www.instagram.com/ericaandersonrooney/?hl=en Facebook: @fromNOWtoNEXT https://www.facebook.com/FromNowToNextCoaching LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/ericarooney Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericaandersonrooney?lang=en   Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

Has it been a while since you’ve felt the ease of being “in flow”? Do you feel like you’ve lost your momentum and don’t know how to get it back?  If you’ve felt burned out, drained, or exhausted at the end of the day, then your momentum may not be moving in the direction you want.  Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake explains why the direction of your momentum is such an essential part of building the life and career that you want.  In this episode, you’ll hear about the risks of losing momentum and how to recognize your momentum rhythm. You’ll learn to identify the activities that give you momentum, and how to use that information to move in the direction you want to go. By determining where you are on the momentum spectrum, you can then make small changes that will actually move you toward the life and the career that you want.  If you feel like you’re stuck, operating in survival mode, or that your momentum has come to a halt, then this episode is for you.  What You’ll Learn: The risks of momentum that’s taking you in the wrong direction (1:27) How to recognize your momentum rhythm (2:31) Determining where your momentum is taking you right now (5:00) How the power of a little shift creates energy and shifts momentum (6:00) Favorite Quotes: Most of us think that momentum isn't something we have control over. But that just isn't true. -Blake Learning your rhythms is critical. Understanding what causes you to gain momentum, and what causes you to lose it is key.  -Blake We want to learn how to be in momentum for longer and longer periods of time because that makes everything easier, more efficient, and more joyful. -Blake When you feel stuck, it is critical to make a change in what you're doing. Because the longer you stay at rest, the harder it's going to be to get back into motion.  -Blake Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

Do you feel unfulfilled in your job but wonder how big of a change you’d need to actually feel happy & fulfilled again by the work you do? We often assume that a huge shift is necessary…but the truth is that even small shifts can have a HUGE impact. When Melissa’s friends and family started telling her she wasn’t herself, Melissa knew that her dissatisfaction at work was a big part of the problem. She knew something needed to change, so when she joined The Bridge to Fulfillment® program, she came in fully expecting to quit her job and emerge in a completely new role by the end… But then something unexpected happened. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Melissa to share her journey. Her experience in the program completely changed her perspective about the work she does and has helped her achieve personal and professional balance in her life.  In this episode, you’ll learn how career coaching brought about tangible changes in her life that traditional therapy could not. She shares the important daily habits that have shifted her mindset and helped her carve out a more satisfying work-life that doesn’t impose on her personal time.  The program showed her a path to fulfillment without having to change roles to be happy. “Being happy where I am now is exactly where I want to be.” If something needs to change, but you’re not sure if your current job is really the culprit, then this is the episode for you.    What You’ll Learn:     •    How Melissa knew it was the right time to take action (2:54)
     •    The biggest ways her life has changed since starting the program (10:21)
     •    What Blake did to help her recognize her secret sauce transferrable skills ™ (15:11)
     •    The big shift in her approach to finding the right job  (22:12)
     •    How she got comfortable and confident with networking  (24:56)
 Favorite Quotes:     1.    I was starting to look at new jobs, new companies, and everything just felt the same. I knew my skills, I knew I was good at what I was doing. But, I didn't feel good about it. And that's when I got introduced to this program. –Melissa
     2.    Before this program, I would never meet a friend for dinner, I'd say ‘work’s crazy work’s busy’. Life's too short for that. I regret not doing that sooner and missing opportunities the past 10 years. –Melissa
     3.    My work recognizes that I'm bringing a better Melissa to work and being better in my deliverables. –Melissa
     4.    When you have the right boundaries and foundation and you get some of the mental blocks out of your way, you perform better in your current job. And you have more space and time for yourself to create the life that you want. –Blake
     5.    We don't realize that we're all our own worst enemy. But in this program, the lessons you need to learn will show up. –Blake
     6.    I've worked with therapists in the past and everything, and nothing has been as tangible as what I've seen here, in mindset shifts and daily habits and beliefs. And that is greater than any type of job that's waiting for me out there. –Melissa
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

Unhappy or unfulfilled in your career but wondering if it’s too late to make a change? Here’s the thing – we spend ⅓ of our lives at work, so if your job leaves you feeling unhappy and unfulfilled at the end of the day, that dissatisfaction is affecting much more than just your work life. Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake shares her advice when it comes to making a career change. She explains why the cost of staying in the wrong job ultimately far outweighs the uncertainty you might feel about making a change, and how you can determine if it’s truly “too late.” In this episode, you’ll learn the role that recency bias might be having in your thought process, and why that could be preventing you from taking the next right step. You’ll hear about the ripple effects of job dissatisfaction and the toll that can take on everyone in your life.  If you’re seeking change, career coaching can help you gain the clarity to Take the Right Next Step in Your Career ™. What You’ll Learn:     •    Understanding recency bias (1:07)
     •    How work dissatisfaction affects other aspects of your life (2:16)
     •    The cost of staying on the wrong career path (3:24)
     •    Finding clarity through career coaching (4:29)
 Favorite Quotes:     1.    When we are on paths that are no longer aligned with what we value in life, the heaviness of that gets worse and worse over time. And that begins bleeding into every part of our lives.
     2.    The average person will spend 1/3 of their life at work. And that work either adds to the life you lead, or takes away from it. 
     3.    The cost of staying on the wrong path far outweighs what it takes to create a bridge to a better, more fulfilling future. 
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

When it comes to asking for what we want and what we deserve, as women, we often find ourselves in a double-bind.  We want to advocate for ourselves, but we also don’t want to rock the boat and risk potentially damaging relationships.  Without knowing how to confidently and clearly ask for what you want, you’re missing out on what you deserve.  Learning how to negotiate effectively is one of the most important skills that you can gain because the reality is you're negotiating every single day. Here’s what you need to know… It’s entirely possible to be authentic, likable, and still get what you want. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Fotini Iconomopoulos. Going from running a small business, to negotiating with Walmart buyers in the corporate world, today business executives partner with her to achieve their business goals, increase profitability and create a competitive advantage. She’s been featured in Forbes and Harvard Business Review, and is the author of Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want In this episode, Fotini shares her expertise in negotiation, communication and persuasion. You’ll learn how you can leverage her negotiation techniques not only in the workplace, but also in the day-to-day negotiations that take place in your friendships and family relationships. You’ll hear how to overcome the biggest fears you have when it comes to the negotiating table, and the simple easy steps that you can take to become a better advocate for yourself, without compromising your relationships or likability.  What You’ll Learn:     •    Luck versus setting yourself up for success (8:42)
     •    The unique “double-bind” women are subject to (11:10)
     •    How to be likable without forfeiting what you deserve (12:46)
     •    The biggest fear people have when it comes to negotiating (17:09)
     •    Key steps for a successful negotiation (23:53)
     •    Why saying less can benefit you more (29:13)
 Favorite Quotes:     1.    When we're faced with difficult conversations, common sense kind of goes out the window. So I've just been playing with finding unique ways to help people tap into their common sense when they need it most. –Fotini Iconomopoulos
     2.    Nobody that that really accomplishes significant things feels ready for them. And I think that's why they've accomplished something significant is they step into it with the belief system that they'll figure it out and they'll learn. –Blake
     3.    We recognize intuitively that there is bias when it comes to women in negotiation. They know if you come from a disadvantaged groups, if you are not part of that privileged group who gets to get away with everything, you are going to be discriminated against. –Fotini Iconomopoulos
     4.    Once we start to understand where likability comes from, we're less likely to make that costly mistake of trying to buy it instead of building it. –Fotini Iconomopoulos
 Additional Resources: Connect with Fotini Iconomopoulos:  www.fotiniicon.com/quiz www.Saylessgetmore.com https://www.instagram.com/fotiniicon/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fotiniiconomopoulos/ Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

What if the decisions you’re making today aren’t leading you toward the life you truly want? One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to decision-making isn’t making the wrong decisions. It’s making them from the wrong perspective.  Growth comes from looking forward. So if you want to change something in your life or career, then the decisions you make today need to come from the person you want to be tomorrow.  Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake shares one of the biggest shifts that has enabled her to experience exponential growth in her life and career. By simply making decisions from the perspective of where she wanted to be rather than where she was, she saw her entire life change in only 5 short years.  In this episode, you’ll hear about the importance of learning to accept the unknown. You’ll learn why the limitations you think are holding you back are really just misconceptions that can be overcome by a simple change of perspective. You’ll see how a single leap of faith can completely alter your life, leading you on a lifelong path of clarity and prosperity.  “Faith means believing in advance what will only make sense in reverse.” –Philip Yancey  What You’ll Learn: • One of the biggest things you can do now to start to grow your career (1:59)
 • Why it’s important to accept the unknown and have faith (3:17)
 • Misconceptions about your limitations that are holding you back (4:25)
 • How Blake has completely changed her life for the better in only 5 years (7:45)
 • How a single “right” decision leads to more of the right decisions (8:38)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. In order to truly create quantum leaps in your life, you have to begin to understand the barriers in your way. And very often those barriers are internal.
 2. Growth comes from stepping into something that very often feels like fear.
 3. I used to live my life through this lens of ‘I need to have control of everything I need to plan it all, I need to know exactly what it's going to look like’. And I thought that's what made me successful. But I’ve now come to understand that it's actually what was holding me prisoner.
 4. Start making decisions from where you want to be, not where you are today.
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

Michelle had always struggled with perfectionism. Her desire to be “perfect” in everyone else’s eyes began to feel like a trap of her own making.  She felt stuck in her career and spent a lot of time and energy wondering why she wasn’t feeling happy or fulfilled.  If this sounds familiar, then know that you’re not alone.  There's value in being vulnerable and knowing when to seek help. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Michelle to share her story. She had the perfect job and the ideal life on paper, but she just wasn’t happy. Once she made the decision to take action, she experienced profound changes in both her work and personal life, all in just the first month!  In this episode, you’ll hear why Michelle wishes she’d taken action much sooner, and her advice to anyone who is sitting on the fence, waiting for things to get better on their own. She shares the emotional roadblocks that made her fearful of change, and how the pressure to be perfect was preventing her from living her values.   Not only has Michelle found more fulfilling work, but her relationships have become deeper and more meaningful.  If you’re ready to take the first step toward real change, just like Michelle did, then this episode is for you.  What You’ll Learn: • Michelle’s advice for anyone thinking about career coaching (3:21)
 • The emotional roadblocks that were holding Michelle back (6:36)
 • One surprise benefits women experience after going through the program (10:45)
 • How Michelle uncovered her secret sauce transferable skills™ (13:41)
 • Learning to stand in your values rather than everyone else's (22:09)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. I wish I had met you 20 years ago, because what you did for me personally outweighs any career financial gain I could ever get to this program. –Michelle
 2. I used to believe that I was successful because of my level of perfectionism in the work I did. I had no idea that it was a big cause of my patterns of burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelm. –Blake
 3. One of the secret things a lot of people don't know about this program is that I consistently see improvement in marriages and relationships with kids. Because you can show up more as your authentic self and you can have deep conversations about things. It creates a sense of connection that maybe was missing in a lot of respects. –Blake
 4. When you take yourself out of that box that you created for yourself, abundance is out there and there are opportunities for your life to change. And if your mindset is there, everything else will follow. –Michelle
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

Did you know that 40% of Americans are laid off at least once in their career?  Additionally, those who get laid off also end up facing negative financial impacts years (and sometimes even decades) later. The unfortunate truth is that layoffs are becoming more and more common. And whether the impact is direct or indirect, people who have experienced a layoff have historically paid a BIG price. Layoffs can create anxiety and make you feel like you’ve lost control over your future. This, in turn, affects how you feel about yourself and your worth. You feel like you have to settle for whatever comes, and the salary that comes with it, regardless of whether it’s something you really want to do. But, it doesn't have to be that way.   Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake shares how you can take back control of your life and career. There is a proven path that can have you looking back at your layoff as the best thing that ever happened to you!  In this episode, you’ll learn how to protect and prepare yourself for a potential layoff. You’ll hear important statistics about the long-term effects of job loss, and how you can recognize the signs that your job might be at risk. You’ll hear how career coaching can help you level-up now so that you can successfully navigate a layoff at any point in your career while INCREASING your income. It is possible to not only bounce back from a layoff, but also use it as a launchpad to find bigger and better opportunities that are more aligned with who you are.  What You’ll Learn: • How layoffs affect personal and company morale (1:38)
 • Signs that you might be at risk of a layoff (5:36)
 • How to protect and prepare in the event of job loss (6:20)
 • Embracing the concept of lifelong learning (7:18)
 • Learning how to unlock your fulfillment framework Ⓡ (9:34)
 • Why it actually pays to wait for your dream role (13:15)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. If you are laid off or you're in a company having layoffs and you want to do something different, you truly can use this as an opportunity to move forward in your career in life in a really positive way.
 2. The power of understanding the art and science of authentic networking will mean that you have job security no matter what.
 3. Protecting and preparing is critical to understanding that you have the power and the control to change the trajectory of your career and life. You aren't reliant on your company, your job, or waiting for somebody to see your value.
 4. Layoffs can be the best thing that ever happens to you when you use it as an opportunity to truly get clarity and the right strategy to align your life and your career with what you truly want.
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

If you’ve been feeling that it’s time for a change, then why not take the first micro step toward creating it? Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake reveals why it’s up to you to stop waiting for change to happen. With exclusive FREE resources she shares in today’s episode, taking the first step can be easier than you think. In this episode, you’ll learn how continuing to experience misalignment in your career affects your personal life, disconnecting you from friends and family. She describes some of the feelings and emotions that you might be experiencing that are the key to understanding whether it’s time to make a change. She also shares access details to a FREE special video and worksheet if you’re ready to take the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life.  “You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.” –Alexander den Heiser What You’ll Learn: • How feeling unhappy in your career can disconnect you from people (1:38)
 • What you can do right now if you’re feeling like you need something to change (3:27)
 • Why you shouldn’t wait to find a career that aligns with your gifts (4:46)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. I was searching for so many years to understand what would really make me happy. That entire process led to so many years of guilt, shame, and disconnect from people because I felt misunderstood. I felt judged. I didn't feel like my family or friends really understood what I was struggling with. –Blake
 2. If I had understood what I was experiencing were truly signs and symptoms of misalignment, it could have saved me years of wasted time, energy, and emotional bandwidth. It would have given me the ability to understand more of my gifts, skills, and talents, and discover the best way to use them and align them in an environment where I truly can be me. –Blake
 3. You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you. –Alexander den Heiser
 Additional Resources:  FREE video and worksheet to help you determine if it’s time for change: https://thebridgetofulfillment.com/time-for-change/ Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Are you living a life of impact? We all go through the motions of life, but how often do most of us really stop to think about whether or not we’re living life to the fullest? Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake shares a very personal story about her friend,  Zachary Good, a young and talented man who lived 31 short years, but who had a massive ripple effect on everyone he encountered.  In this episode, you’ll learn why some people often don’t lead lives of purpose, preventing them from creating the impact that they could during their lifetime. She shares a question you can start to ask yourself that will help bring you closer to living life like it matters. You’ll also hear the life lessons she learned from her friend, and an important reminder to always listen to your inner voice. Sometimes, it’s the shortest encounters that have the biggest impact on our lives. What You’ll Learn: • One question to ask yourself every day (1:46)
 • The story of Zachary Good (4:23)
 • Lessons from a life that made an impact (13:00)
 • Why listening to your inner voice is so important (14:09)
 • Showing compassion in difficult situations (15:06)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. What I think matters is living a life of meaning and impact. And at the end of the day, to be able to enjoy life with the least amount of regrets possible, to feel like you were here and truly loved and made the impact that you were here to make. 
 2. His journey had given people hope, had put them on the road to rehab, and had given them a level of compassion or joy that they hadn't had before. And I recognized and appreciated what the power of that really was.
 3. Most people die, having never lived their life. Don’t be that person.
 4. It only takes one decision, one positive decision to change your life. Always leave room for a miracle.
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

The traditional 9 to 5 might be the status quo, but it’s not a system that works for everyone. For creatives, it can feel misaligned with how you work best and company values can often conflict with your own.  Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake welcomes Kathleen to share her story. As a lifelong creative, the traditional 9-5 had her experiencing cycles of burnout within just a few months of a job. She had long felt like something was misaligned but was fearful of leaving due to financial security. In this episode, you’ll hear why Kathleen finally decided to reach out and embrace career coaching, and how that decision drastically impacted her life in just a few calls. She shares how her natural gift for building relationships became clear when working with Blake, and how that realization opened up the floodgates of opportunity. Career coaching helped Kathleen gain clarity, trust in herself, and live into her belief system. Gaining an understanding of how she worked best finally allowed her to remove the stress and friction that had been holding her back. Wherever you’re at in your career journey, it is possible to find more fulfilling work without taking a pay cut or starting over ™.  What You’ll Learn: • How to open a new door when an old one closes (4:57)
 • Why Kathleen pushed past her doubt and decided to reach out (9:43)
 • What was different about the advice she received from Blake versus her friends and family (11:28)
 • How she began to recognize her Secret sauce transferable skills™ (19:33)
 • The moment Kathleen realized how profound her results really were through the program (26:07)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. I had seen some women that I thought were very powerful and inspirational. And at the time, I wasn't considering myself in that realm. I thought maybe I'm just this anomaly. It was fear that I wasn't the same as everybody else.  -Kathleen
 2. I wish I would have reached out a lot sooner because I was immediately put at ease. -Kathleen
 3. Going back and reflecting on my past and the things we were learning in the program, I really started to see my value and have hope for the future. -Kathleen
 4. I hear a lot from women, ‘Well, what if I don't have Secret sauce transferable skills ™?’ There's no way that you don't. Everyone does… but we can't see it for ourselves. -Blake
 5. I realized I had clarity, but I did not know it was there. You helped me dig deeper and discover it by helping me realize that I was fighting too hard, and not making things simple enough, I realized I was going against my grain for so long that if I just may be relaxed and let things happen, things would come to fruition. -Kathleen
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Before you hire a coach, it’s important to know how to hire the right coach.  It’s why I’ve confidently invested over $450,000 in coaching to date – because knowing what to do before hiring a coach is the key to making it a wise and life-changing investment. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake outlines the best method for finding and hiring the right coach. If you’ve been thinking it’s time to invest in career coaching, then this episode will help you make the right choice.  In this episode, you’ll learn what to do before you hire a coach and where to start your career coaching journey. She shares specific questions that any coach worth the investment should be able to answer for you from the start. You’ll also hear why women don’t invest as much in themselves as their male counterparts, and how that is reflected in the C-suite.  If you’re ready to take the right next step in your career™, then investing in yourself with the right career coach is the first step. What You’ll Learn: • Investing in a sure thing versus the uncertainty of the stock market (1:06)
 • Why women don’t tend to invest in themselves as much as men do (3:58)
 • Where to start if you want to hire a coach (4:56)
 • Setting yourself up for coaching success (6:31)
 • Two questions to choose the best program for you (11:58)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. Investing in myself has not only blown open the doors of possibility for my life, it's allowed me to create a life I didn't even realize was possible. -Blake
 2. Women have not been taught to invest in ourselves. We've been taught to invest in everyone else. -Blake
 3. If you don't define it, you can't create it. Without clarity on what it is that you want, you're never going to be able to get it. -Blake
 4. When you take the time to get clarity and ensure that the partnership is the right match, you can feel good that the investment that you're making in yourself will ultimately lead to great benefit to you, to those who care about you, and those that you influence. -Blake
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Are you more perceptive of your environment and the people around you, tending to notice subtleties and details that other people miss? And are you driven to achieve, not necessarily because you want to climb to the top of the ladder & make all the money, but because you have a deep yearning to constantly be better? To learn more? To grow? If so, you might be what this week’s guest Melody Wilding calls a “Sensitive Striver®”. Unfortunately, being someone who feels so deeply and is so sensitive to the world can often leave you feeling depleted if you don’t have self-protective mechanisms in place to keep you safe. The good news? Sensitivity – the thing you likely have perceived as a weakness your entire life – can actually be YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Melody Wilding, the best-selling author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. Recently named one of Business Insider’s “Most Innovative Coaches” for her groundbreaking work on “Sensitive Strivers,” her clients include CEOs, C-level executives, and managers at top Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Amazon, and JP Morgan, among others.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to harness your sensitivity as a superpower, using your finely tuned emotions to achieve more success in the workplace. You’ll hear about the patterns that “sensitive strivers” tend to experience and why those experiences ultimately lead to breakdown moments.  Are you ready to learn how to allow your emotions to work for you? Rather than accepting things that don’t feel good, your emotions can help guide you toward a future that’s better aligned with your values.   What You’ll Learn: The familiar emotional patterns of career women trying to do it all (2:51)
 Recognizing the power you have to create change (8:56)
 What it means to be a “Sensitive Striver” (12:45)
 What to do if early conditioning is negatively impacting your career (18:33)
 Harnessing emotion as your superpower (24:58)
 Favorite Quotes: I still am constantly working on trying to relax trying to enjoy my downtime, just because I've been so conditioned that that is not okay that I'm not doing enough. And it's been a lot of unlearning to realize that that is exactly what I need to do to take care of myself. –Melody Wilding
 I think it's a really important thing for people to understand is that very few things in your life are unchangeable. –Blake
 As strivers or high achievers, we struggle to give ourselves grace, and it's the very thing that will enable us to be even more successful. –Blake
 Resentment is a very strong emotional signal that you have overextended yourself. You have agreed to something that is no longer aligned with your values or your energy. –Melody Wilding
 Sensitivity, when leveraged, can be your biggest superpower.  –Melody Wilding
 Additional Resources:  Connect with Melody: Website: melodywilding.comFree chapter from her book, Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work: https://melodywilding.com/chapter -------------------- Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

How often do you stop and take a moment to appreciate what you have? When life feels challenging or our work circumstances are less than perfect, we have a tendency to focus on what’s missing. But when you flip your focus and hone in on what you do have, then you can instantly shift how you feel. And that shift toward abundance has the power to alter what you invite into your life.  Gratitude will help you attract more of what you want because it allows you to believe you deserve it.  Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment®, Blake reveals why expressing gratitude and cultivating a daily gratitude practice is such a powerful tool for change. Gratitude is the simple act of focusing on what you have rather than what’s lacking in your life. This powerful tool is the simplest, quickest route to changing how you feel.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop focusing on the negative aspects of your life and work through a daily gratitude practice. Feeling grateful for what you have helps attract more of what you want by simply shifting your focus away from the negative.  Challenging yourself to wake up every day and remind yourself of what’s good can literally change your life. What You’ll Learn: • Why the holidays can feel overwhelming (0:50)
 • How focusing on the negative affects your outcome (2:06)
 • A gratitude challenge that will shift your thoughts toward abundance (5:25)
 • When gratitude shows up in unexpected places (7:08)
 • How to feel gratitude instantly (8:18)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. By focusing on gratitude, you can take someone who is depressed, unhappy and ungrateful and turn them into somebody who has gratitude and a positive approach to life.
 2. When we talk about lack or the things we wish we had, we actually create more lack.
 3. If we don't stop and appreciate things, are we even really enjoying the fruits of our labor?
 4. A life of abundance and fulfillment has to be centered in a life of gratitude.
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you feel overwhelmed in the face of change, unsure how to make the first step? Most people believe that a fulfilling career and work-life balance require massive shifts and changes to achieve… But that couldn’t be further from the truth.  Fulfillment is about creating a life with intention…and that doesn’t always require huge shifts at all. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment®, Blake welcomes Kari to share her story. Feeling overwhelmed but not knowing what she wanted or what the right next step was, she decided to give herself grace through the wisdom of support. Her story helps dispel the myth that better balance and more fulfillment require huge shifts. In this episode, you’ll learn how a series of small shifts created a HUGE impact in Kari’s life and career. You’ll hear about the steps she took to create the changes she desired, and why gaining clarity made such a big difference. She shares what surprised her about the process, and the bigger-than-expected effect the program had on her life as a whole, from her career to her relationships with her husband and children.   Listen to Kari’s incredible story that showcases how you can create incredibly positive shifts in your life without having to start over or change companies… What You’ll Learn: • Why Kari decided she was ready for career coaching (4:29)
 • What surprised her about the overall program and the impact it had on her life (5:56)
 • How a shift in perspecitve helped her move into a new, more satisfying role (12:05)
 • Why developing clarity plays such an important role in the process (15:29)
 • How life coaching has positively affected her personal life and relationships (20:19)
 • An important ah-ha moment Kari had about change (25:13)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. When I committed to this, it was like I'm doing it! I'm going to carve out the time, I'm going to have somebody that I can lean on. I can have other women to learn from, I can have a plan, I can have someone to keep me accountable. And I felt like I really needed that support system to do it. –Kari
 2. When I came in, I was like, this was all about career. But what it's unlocked for me is far more than that. –Kari
 3. Many women are unfulfilled because their life is hectic and crazy. They either think I can't progress up my career because I'm not willing to sacrifice or I just need to find a job where I have better balance. But a lot of times, both of those things actually aren't true. –Blake
 4. When you get to this crossroads in your life and your career, you want to be looking at developing lifelong skills. Not just putting a bandaid on your problem, but lifelong skills that you can benefit from and continue to move forward. –Blake
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

With the holiday season in high gear, do you feel like you’re being pulled in 100 different directions? At the center of all of your roles and responsibilities, there’s a person. Someone who dreams of having more space to just “be.” But, with so many things crowding your to-do list every day, it’s hard to find the space to breathe.  What if you could find more ease and feel more present in every moment of your life? What if there was a way to relieve yourself of all of that stress? What if you could tap into that passion and excitement you once had? Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Renee Metty, a co-contributor of the Ascend Community, a community for purpose-driven, high-achieving men and women looking to reduce stress and achieve goals with more ease and consistency. You can join us in the Ascend Community here: bit.ly/joinascendcommunity Renee is also the founder of The Cove School, a mindfulness-based preschool and With Pause, a support network for leaders, educators, and parents, she’s spent over a decade helping people bridge gaps with ease. She expertly combines her entrepreneurial, educational, and corporate backgrounds with her formal training in mindfulness, body language, and emotional intelligence to help others architect successful futures.  In this episode, you’ll learn to dispel the misconception you might have about mindfulness and learn what it really is – and how it can help you reach your greatest potential. You’ll gain the tools to help you feel calmer and learn a few simple mindfulness exercises you can practice whenever you need grounding. And if this is the type of content that resonates, join us in the Ascend Community for more here: bit.ly/joinascendcommunity A New Year is coming…  If you want to reduce stress and friction in your life, achieve your goals with more ease, and cultivate greater peace of mind, then this episode is for you! What You’ll Learn: • Renee’s bigger picture purpose (7:46)
 • What we think “mindfulness” is versus what it really means (11:24)
 • The misconception we have about multitasking (14:27)
 • How The Ascend Community was born and how it works (18:46)
 • The biggest lesson Blake learned this year (24:10)
 • How to center yourself right now (27:19)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. What I realized is that I create space for people to gather and love that's inviting restoring and healing. And so whenever people ask me what I do, we, you know, I think most of us tend to say our role or what's like the job we're doing, but the bigger picture is, I am able to create space for people to allow them to unfold their journey. -Renee Metty
 2. Often we don't realize the very people that are in our lives might be the people that completely change them. -Blake
 3. Exponential growth can't be planned for, it's not ever what you expect it to be. And if you try to engineer it, it's like sand slipping through your fingers. -Blake
 4. I've come to find that mindfulness is simply put, just awareness. It is bringing awareness to your moment-to-moment experience. It's just paying attention in a very different way. -Renee Metty
 5. We're surrounded by people who are challenging us and showing us a better way, helping us find our way to create more extraordinary things in our lives and to actually reach our potential. -Blake
 Additional Resources:  Learn more about what Renee does here: www.withpause.com Want more content & expert advice like this? Join us in the Ascend Community, a community for purpose-driven, high-achieving men & women. Our focus on alignment, connection & empowered action reduces stress & enables you to achieve your goals with more ease & consistency in an environment where you are surrounded by people who hear, see & understand you. You can sign up for a free account in Success Finder and join the Ascend Community here: bit.ly/joinascendcommunity

What goes through your mind when you’re sizing up someone’s long-term potential on a date? You probably want to know whether or not you want the same things, share similar values, and perspectives on the world. If those things don’t match up, then you’re likely not going to pursue the relationship. After all, dating is a two-way street – you’re not just looking to impress the other person. You’re trying to determine whether they have long-term potential. If we applied the same level of screening we naturally reserve for dating to another significant area of our lives, it could save us from a lot of stress and disappointment.  Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake reveals the critical mistake we make when sitting through a job interview. Rather than viewing it as a long-term partnership based on mutual values and respect, we’re too focused on making a good impression. And that can often end up in compromises that won’t satisfy either party in the long run.  In this episode, you’ll learn how shifting your perspective when it comes to the interview process could help you recognize the red flags and know when to walk away. Viewing a potential job opportunity through the lens of a first date will help you understand whether or not your skillset is truly being valued. You’ll also learn how career coaching inverts the problem, helping you to see the entire interview process differently to yield better long-term results. What You’ll Learn: • What we’re forgetting about the job search process (1:06)
 • Why you should walk away if someone isn’t willing to give you what you know you’re worth (2:18)
 • How to view your job search more like a dating experience (4:06)
 • Risks to be aware of when you’re looking for a new role (5:25)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. Somewhere along the line, we thought that the job search was about impressing the company. We never actually realized that this is a two way street.
 2. A person willing to take advantage of you and pay you the least amount of money possible will never be a great person to work for. You'll always be fighting to be seen and valued.
 3. Just like dating, if you aren't treated well in your job from the beginning, you can guarantee it will get worse - not better. 
 4. We have to know and love ourselves in order to stand in our value, properly communicate it, and know when to walk away because we deserve better.
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Are you waiting for the RIGHT moment to make a change? When you start to think about how many “right” moments you’ve experienced in your life, you might begin to realize that perfect timing doesn’t exist.  The longer you wait for “perfect”, the longer you’re putting off creating the life you actually want.  Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment podcast, Blake shares a powerful shift you can make right now that will bring you the changes you seek sooner than you believed possible.  In this episode, you’ll learn why leaning in to change, even in periods of chaos, is actually the key to success. You’ll understand why perfect timing is an illusion, and that making changes and accomplishing achievements in ALL circumstances can actually happen at any time.  Stop believing that the only way you can be successful is by waiting for the right circumstances. The perfect time to create the changes you want in your life is NOW.  What You’ll Learn: • One shift that will help you start achieving your goals sooner (1:38)
 • Why there’s no such thing as perfect timing (2:35)
 • Taking action now and learning to expect the unexpected (3:33)
 • What happens when you stop expecting life to be perfect (6:28)
 • Removing the friction of excuses and imperfect circumstances (8:04)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. If you can begin to understand the way you're looking at life, and you can begin to understand the patterns that are truly keeping you stuck from living the life you want, then you can take power to change them.
 2. With any two or three-month period of time, we will have some form of chaos brought into our lives. Whether it is sickness or death, an unexpected project, or a trip, or a health incident, we cannot control those things. But we can control how we react to them.
 3. In order to create the lives we want. We have to be willing to take action even when it's not perfect.
 4. Learning how to continue to make progress, despite whatever's going on, is the key to success.
 5. When you learn how to dance in the rain, you remove so much friction from your life. You stop looking at the excuses and the circumstances and you start getting really clear that everything depends on you.
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you always have a plan for everything?  For type-A personalities, planning might give you a sense of control and comfort. But life doesn’t always happen according to plan.  Predicting the future is impossible, so applying regimented plans to a future that is unknown might actually be holding you back. In fact, when you loosen the reigns and stop trying to control exactly how things should go, you might just find something better.  Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake reveals why planning can sometimes prevent you from actually achieving your goals. By focusing on what you expect things to look like, you might be missing the golden opportunities that are right in front of you. In this episode, you’ll learn why planning doesn’t always get you where you want to go, and how it could actually be hindering your progress. You’ll hear how career coaching can help you let go of the things you can’t control and clear the path toward finding the changes you seek. By choosing a different path than the one you’ve always traveled, new opportunities will open up.  Sometimes, you just need another perspective in order to recognize the gold at your feet.   What You’ll Learn: • The impossibility of predicting your future (1:41)
 • Why the need for control can hinder your desire for change (3:23)
 • When it makes sense to plan versus when it doesn’t (6:13)
 • How you can start to challenge your assumptions (7:13)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. If you are a type A planner, pride yourself on being responsible, making sure you consider all the angles before you take action, then you are likely stunting your ability to truly create the results, impact, and life that you want.
 2. We can't know what's possible for us until we expand our perspective.
 3. Whether you want to achieve a new goal, create change in your life, or just reach your highest potential, it starts by letting go of your attachment to the outcome.
 4. As long as you're taking steps forward toward the goal that you want, how it comes to fruition doesn't really matter.
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you ever feel like you don’t fit in at work? When you feel like one person at home, another with your friends, and yet another version of yourself when you’re at work, that could be a sign that your life and career aren’t in alignment.  Alignment feels like you’re among “your people.” You feel joyful and inspired like your creativity knows no bounds. Misalignment, on the other hand, can feel isolating.  Often, we allow limiting beliefs that we’ve carried throughout our lives to dictate how we see ourselves.  But, what if you were given the tools to change those limiting beliefs? What if those unique traits you hide were the key to helping you find the kind of career that makes you feel alive…as though you were winning at life?  Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Lindsey to the show. She shares how the program helped her detach from limiting beliefs about her ability to communicate and lean into her unique secret sauce transferable skills. Her communication style and creativity have since become her driving force, connecting her to people who inspire joy and spark curiosity in her work life. In this episode, you’ll learn how Lindsey uncovered her secret sauce transferable skills, and how those skills have taught her how to win in life. After decades of feeling like she didn’t fit the corporate mold, she's now been able to find a role that allows her to be herself at work. That ability to be authentic has been a game-changer in her quest to find alignment in her life and career.  What You’ll Learn: • How Blake helped her realize why she was misaligned in her career (7:51)
 • Why being able to share your authentic self in the workplace matters (10:40)
 • The limiting beliefs that she finally learned to let go of (14:00)
 • What Lindsey learned about herself that helped reshape her career and find alignment (20:56)
 • What you should know about the things that come easy to you (32:00)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. In the career space, I've always felt like I was judged and I just never fit in. I just felt like I was always falling short. –Lindsey
 2. When you're not getting the results that you want, it feels hard, and you feel like you have to hustle to create something, that's usually a sign of misalignment. –Blake
 3. Companies are like people. They have different personalities and they have different cultures. And if you find yourself constantly feeling like you have to put on a mask or struggling or feeling like you can't show up and be who you really are, those are signs of misalignment. –Blake
 4. The ability to triumph over that big limiting belief that I couldn't communicate, that led to personal development that lifted so much in me. –Lindsey
 5. Success and being a work in progress are not mutually exclusive. –Lindsey
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

What if the path to creating the life you want was easy? We fill our plates with so much work and so many responsibilities that we rarely take the time to ask ourselves if “more” is actually getting us closer to our goals.    Why can't you start creating the life you want now?  Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake reveals why the pursuit of “more” is often taking you further from the life you really want. She shares a simple shortcut that will help you achieve anything you want in life now.  In this episode, you’ll learn why you’re hardwired to want “more”, and why that contributes to making you feel like you can’t have what you want today. You’ll discover how to make clear decisions with less effort and lower risk, while also giving yourself more options in the process.  There is a shortcut you can choose to take today if you’re ready to live the life you want.   Don’t wait for some mysterious day in the future to arrive… It’s time to stop chasing more & get closer to the life you actually want NOW. What You’ll Learn: • Why we’re always wanting “more”. (1:31)
 • The consequences of living a life without clarity (4:50)
 • When the solution to the problem is hiding in plain sight (7:10)
 • The shortcut to getting the life that you really want (10:00)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. We overburden ourselves because we've chased too many things. We have so many commitments and priorities and we have so little time and space to really enjoy the life that we want.
 2. What if it was easy? The next time you are faced with the challenge, just ask yourself this. And then seek the path with the least effort, least risk and most options.
 3. Everything we say “yes” to is a “no” we have to say to something else.
 4. The fastest way to get to what you want is to be able to fall in love with the process.
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Struggling to feel confident is something most of us (if not all) can relate to.  Why do we all seem to have such a hard time with confidence?  Because far too many of us believe that confidence is something you either have or don't, as though it’s a fixed character trait.  The truth? Confidence is a skill.  Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Nicole Kalil, an in-demand speaker, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the “This Is Woman’s Work” Podcast. She has a passion for eliminating gender expectations by redefining “Woman’s Work” and helping women build confidence while providing actionable tools to develop the skill of confidence building.  In this episode, you’ll hear about the “confidence con,” the lie we’ve been told about confidence, and how you can start to dismantle it. You’ll uncover the true definition of confidence and start to recognize how it has been shaped by the masculine-forged business environment. You’ll also hear about the 5 Confidence Builders, actionable ways that can help you develop it as a skill and walk the path toward greater self-awareness.  “Real confidence is something that permeates all aspects of your life and doesn't just live in one place.” If you’re ready to start building your confidence skills and gain a deeper understanding of who you truly are, then this episode is for you.   What You’ll Learn: • The moment she realized she was living a lie (6:12)
 • How the armor women wear to exist in the business world undermines us (10:55)
 • The problem with allowing your work achievements to define who you are (17:10)
 • The formula for building confidence and understanding how it affects the rest of your life (20:08)
 • The 5 confidence builders and how to use them (22:30)
 • Defining confidence and understanding how it relates to self-awareness (28:17)
 Favorite Quotes: 1.  There's a lot of advice about how to build confidence that’s very surface-level and doesn't actually last. But, if you can understand how to build confidence from a deep understanding of who you are, it's a complete and utter game-changer. –Blake
 2. The way that it looked on the outside was not how it felt on the inside. I was lonely. I was spending all weekend waiting for a Monday morning to come so I could have purpose again. –Nicole Kalil
 3. A lot of the things that stop us from being our authentic selves stop us from being the vulnerable leaders that actually inspire people. -Blake
 4. Real confidence is something that permeates all aspects of your life and doesn't just live in one place. –Nicole Kalil
 5. It's great to achieve. It's wonderful to get complimented. It's great when somebody comes along and validates your work. But all those things should be icing on the confidence cake, not the cake itself. –Nicole Kalil
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

What’s really standing in the way of what you want in life?  Life presents us with unique barriers that can prevent us from reaching our goals. But what’s really holding you back might actually be different than what you think it is.  It’s not always easy to recognize our own blind spots. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake explains why understanding the barriers in your life often requires a team effort. Another pair of eyes and ears offer a fresh perspective that’s not limited by the barriers of your beliefs and experiences.  In this episode, you’ll learn how career coaching helps you to identify the real barriers that are standing in your way. You’ll understand the telltale signs of a life of misalignment and why continuing to live in that disjointed space holds you back from achieving what you want in life.     When you’re open to collaborating instead of trying to solve everything on your own, life can be easier and you can accomplish things with more joy, ease, and alignment. What You’ll Learn: • How to work through your blind spots so you can actually level up (1:17)
 • What misalignment looks and feels like (3:22)
 • The consequences of allowing fear to stay in the driver's seat (5:50)
 • What it looks like to be in alignment (6:08)
 • “Cleaning the windshield” of your limiting beliefs (8:07)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. We all have hidden barriers. We have blind spots because we cannot see the label from inside the bottle.
 2. You don't have to carry those burdens and those old wounds. Life can be easier and you can accomplish things with more joy, ease, and alignment when you’re open to collaborating instead of trying to solve it on your own.
 3. When we're leading lives that are misaligned, it's very easy to see all the things we wish we didn't have. But you're not really clear or focused on the things you do.
 4. At the end of the day, everything comes down to managing energy. Where are you putting your energy? 
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you constantly feel like you’re trying to fit a square peg into a round hole? Trying to make something fit when it just doesn’t is a clear sign that you’re not being true to yourself. Simply changing jobs will only prolong your suffering.  For real change, you need the guidance of a professional career coach who can help you get to the root of what’s making you unhappy so you can move into a job or career that will fulfill you LONG term. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Stephanie to share her story. After being laid off from her job, she knew she wanted to use that time to find work that felt more true to herself. Her 25 years in HR helped her recognize that she wasn’t going to find the change she needed on her own.  In this episode, you’ll learn how the career coaching process empowered her to think outside of the box and explore possibilities and opportunities that she never would have considered before. You’ll hear how the program taught her how to understand her true value, and gave her the confidence to effortlessly ask for what she was worth. Having finally landed the VP role she’s always dreamt of, she’s become a trailblazer in her new company and a mentor and inspiration to other women.  If you’re thinking that something in your life needs to change, then take Stephanie’s advice and… “Trust your gut. If your gut is leading you to this program, then trust it and do it. You won’t regret it.” What You’ll Learn: • How Stephanie turned a layoff into a life-changing opportunity (2:48)
 • Leaning into your interests to learn more about what you want from a job (9:11)
 • Why waiting to get help just prolongs the pain you’re experiencing now (14:38)
 • The negotiation advice that shifted her mindset and got her what she was worth (19:11)
 • How partnering with a career coach landed her a job she might have passed on otherwise (25:39)
 • The importance of hearing stories from other women in the program (32:32)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. “I feel like I needed something. I didn't know what that something was, but I think I knew deep down that I needed some help. And I wasn't going to be able to get where I wanted to go on my own.” –Stephanie
 2. “Sometimes you just have to take the plunge and realize it's not a spend. It's an investment.” –Stephanie
 3. “We think that taking the next job is going to be the faster path, but it never is. Taking the job you don't want, that  you're going to be undervalued in, it’s never the faster path.” –Blake
 4. “Trust your gut, if your gut is leading you to this program, then trust it and do it. Because I can't imagine it not helping anyone.” –Stephanie
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

The image of success we’ve been taught to believe in can feel very cookie-cutter.  But the truth is that there is more than one version of success. It’s no wonder we see so many people who look like they have it all from the outside, but feel lost and unhappy on the inside. What defines success for one person doesn’t always determine it for someone else.  Is your version of success really your own? Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake challenges you to look at what you’ve been taught about success. If you have what looks like success on paper, but you’re still unhappy, then it’s time to rethink whose definition of success you’ve actually been following.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to let go of definitions of success that don’t align with your own version of fulfillment. You’ll hear how to release yourself from the “shoulds”, and learn how to identify what success looks and feels like to you. You’ll learn how career coaching can help you challenge your beliefs and unlock your greatest, unseen assets.   What You’ll Learn: • How to challenge your beliefs with an “open loop” (1:29)
 • Getting unstuck from the “shoulds” in your life (2:56)
 • Why you deserve the changes you want to make (4:05)
 • The real reason why having it all still doesn’t feel like success (6:12)
 • How outdated advice can hold you back from tapping into your greatest gift (7:15)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. An open loop is a beautiful thing because it enables us to start to see the world a little bit differently, leaving space open for the unexpected. 
 2. There's something really broken in society when we believe that we don't deserve to create change.
 3. The belief systems we form tell us that there's only one way to do things, but that’s the handcuffs that keep us hustling, grinding, and frustrated.
 4. What have you been taught about how success has to look, and what about that is keeping you stuck? 
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes  

How fulfilled are you right now on a scale of 1 to 10? If you answered lower than an 8, then you’ve probably already been actively searching for something new.  But with the average search for a new job taking 12 months, often with a pay cut of anywhere from $20,000 to $60,000, it’s clear that something about the “traditional” method isn’t working.  In fact, this depressing scenario is completely avoidable.  
There is a better way to find work that will bring you more fulfillment and financial gain.  You just have to know how and where to look for it.  Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake answers the most common questions you’re probably asking yourself as you begin your search. She unravels the mystery as to why the typical job search method isn’t really working for you, and how you can avoid compromising financially or giving up on what makes you happy.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to avoid the most common job search mistakes as you look for more fulfilling work. You’ll learn how to dig deeper and understand the root causes of your unhappiness, allowing you to get clear about exactly what it is that you’re looking for.   If you’re ready to ​​transition into work that is more fulfilling while having the balance that you want and maximizing your income, then this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: • Common questions that come up when you’re looking for a career change (0:39)
 • Why so many of the solutions you find aren’t creating the change you need (1:41)
 • The biggest mistake people make when they look for a new job (2:31)
 • Unlocking your fulfillment framework (6:43)
 • Why it’s so challenging to find clarity on your own (11:19)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. There are so many resources out there that are talking about how to land the next job. But the problem is a lot of it is very cookie cutter. It really isn't there to solve the root cause of why you want to make a change, it's just helping you move from one place to another.
 2. We overestimate the level of clarity we have. But it’s nowhere near enough to be successful in our job search and ultimately fix the root cause.
 3. The best place to start your job search is actually with you, it doesn't start with the tactics. 
 4. Being able to get impartial expert advice from somebody who can help you see the path, with a proven process to be able to help get you there, is the key to being able to find fulfillment.
 Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you often feel like collapsing at the end of the day? When we think about rest, we often think of it as something to aspire to or wait for. Vacations, weekend stay-cations, and the occasional facial or massage are all things we do to try and rebalance our depleted energy.  But the hard truth is that the most common solutions to our overburdened lives just don’t work.  What you actually need is to understand the specific types of rest you’re lacking. Only then can you RESTORE your energy in ways that truly contribute to balance and overall fulfillment. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 20 years of experience. Her personal journey with burnout inspired her to want to help organizations overcome employee burnout and leadership overwhelm. As the founding physician and CEO of Restorasis, she leads in the creation of healthier workplace cultures where innovation and performance can thrive. In this episode, you’ll learn about the seven different types of rest and how to identify where you’re feeling depleted so you can target the specific type of sacred rest you need. You’ll understand the root causes of why you’re feeling so tired all of the time, and why the burnout solutions we usually turn to aren’t working. Your biggest challenge might be the gateway to your biggest blessing. You have created your life, which means you also have the power to change it. What You’ll Learn: • What burnout feels like (4:08)
 • Why so many of the “solutions” to burnout don’t really work (7:59)
 • Understanding the 7 Types of Rest (14:40)
 • The most common rest deficits people are currently experiencing (22:56)
 • How companies can help employees find better work-life balance (25:15)
 Favorite Quotes: 1. “I really had to make a conscious decision about what I wanted my life to look like. I had these very hard-set goals, I want to be a physician, I want to be a mom. And what happens when you get all those things you've been asking for and you're not happy, you're not satisfied, you don't have any space or room in your life to even enjoy them?” –Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith 
 2. “There has to be a system in place for restoring the energy that we expend.” –Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
 3. “The more rested people are, the more productive they are, the higher quality work they produce, and the happier they are.” –Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
 4. “The old mentality about hustling and grinding actually leads to worse results. Employees that are focused, clear on priorities, and have time for balance produce better results.” –Blake
 Which of the 7 types of rest are YOU most in need of? Find out at www.RestQuiz.com  Additional Resources:  Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you feel like you’ve fallen into the quicksand of busyness? Would you love to find time in your day to be more present and do the things you enjoy, but the gravity of your never ending task list keeps pulling you down?    If you feel like you don't have the time, energy, or space to relax or do things you want in your life, you're probably living in constant fight or flight mode.   Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake shares why we get sucked into so many to-do’s, and how that perpetual level of stress can negatively affect your health and your quality of life. She explains how career coaching can help you see things from a different vantage point, identifying stressors that you might not be able to see from where you’re sitting.    In this episode, you’ll learn how to start identifying the biggest stressors in your life and how you can detach from patterns and habits that aren’t serving you. You’ll also hear the right questions to ask yourself in order to tap into productivity hacks, helping you find more time and space in your day.    The journey to creating space in your life isn't something that will happen immediately. It takes reflection and intention, but it might be the most valuable work you can do in your life.    What You’ll Learn: Why we struggle to find the space we need in our day-to-day lives (1:16) The reason we repeat patterns that aren’t allowing us to thrive (2:36) Looking at your daily patterns to determine if you’re existing in fight or flight mode (5:15) Identifying your biggest stressors (6:41) 4 questions to better understand the scope of your stress (9:30)   Favorite Quotes: “This idea of having space, being more present, and having more time in your day-to-day is something that we all strive for. Yet, it's something we continue as a society to struggle with all of the time.” “We find ourselves in patterns that feel perfectly normal to us, but we don't even realize how high our stress levels are or the patterns that are stopping us from creating what we want.” “It’s super easy to blame our circumstances. But the reality is we actually have far more control of our circumstances than we think we do.” “We can't expect people to set boundaries or habits for us, we have to learn to advocate for what we want.”   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Does it feel like you’ve tried everything to change your career situation, but nothing is yielding the results you’re hoping to see?    Has the fear that maybe nothing else will work crept into your mind?   If you’re trying to find the answers on your own, the truth is that you may never actually see the changes you’re hoping for.    It takes someone who’s been exactly where you are, someone who has experienced real transformation, in order to really understand the changes that need to happen. This is why career coaching with a mentor by your side yields real results.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Kaytee to the show. Her decision to invest in herself has transformed her confidence and given her clarity about what’s important in her life, helping her align her values with her career choices.    In this episode, you’ll learn how to overcome the hurdles that might be preventing you from investing in yourself and your career. For Kaytee, overcoming her fears and finally taking the leap connected her with a mentor who really understood her unique gifts. Looking back now, she says it has turned out to be the best decision she could have made. She shares how breaking down the steps of the transition process was confidence boosting and fueled the momentum for change.   If you’re curious about how career coaching for women can help you, then this episode will answer your questions and help you push past your fears.    You don’t have to keep struggling and hoping for change. There are people who have been where you are and they are proof positive that the change you seek is possible.    What You’ll Learn: Continuing to question your career all the way up the ladder (2:52) The underlying message behind your job dissatisfaction (5:58) What Kaytee has learned about change since starting the program (10:12) How she regained confidence and let go of her fear of change (17:48) Learning how to confidently build and leverage your network (25:57)   Favorite Quotes: I've never done anything really selfishly, truly for my well-being. I'm really investing in the time, investing in it financially. And, it's turned out to be one of the greatest things that I've done for myself in a really long time. -Kaytee Nothing's wrong with you, and you're not broken. These feelings are signs and symptoms that your life is misaligned with your values or your natural way of working. And it's actually a call to level up in your life. -Blake Almost every time I've had a huge transformation, it was because of a mentor. I sought their advice and their guidance, and they encouraged me to do something I wouldn't have done on my own and that encouragement then led to amazing benefits. -Blake I think a lot of women don't think that you can have it all, whether they deserve it, whether it's possible, whether it's selfish, or whether you're going to take away from your family. Whatever those fears are, I really wish I would have known that having both is possible. -Kaytee Every day, we are acting against our value system going to jobs where we feel like we have to sacrifice things we don't want to sacrifice.-Blake   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you have a LinkedIn profile but don’t feel comfortable putting yourself “out there”?    Up to 75% of available jobs are never even posted online, and around 80% are landed through networking.   Social media has enabled us to vastly expand our career opportunities, so shying away from the most effective online resource isn’t doing you, or your future, any favors.    Knowing how to optimize your social media presence and make your LinkedIn profile attractive to recruiters has never been more important.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Sandra Clark, a LinkedIn trainer and career coach specializing in helping busy professionals create powerful LinkedIn profiles and get results.    Combining her communications, social media, and educational background, Sandra has reinvented herself through numerous careers including Director of Communications at UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley. It has led her to a successful individualized coaching business that focuses on helping clients become social media confident and build an effective LinkedIn presence.   In this episode, you’ll learn how to build your confidence and increase your chances of career success by optimizing your LinkedIn profile. You’ll learn the most effective LinkedIn hacks, the best keywords to use, and the most appealing way to create your profile so that potential employers can find you and reach out with ease.    If uncertainty about how to market yourself and your skills on LinkedIn has you feeling hesitant or reluctant, then it’s time to take charge of your online presence.    What You’ll Learn:   Finding opportunity in unexpected career changes (5:20) The many reasons for staying active on LinkedIn (10:50) Best practices for setting up your LinkedIn profile (16:06) Utilizing the right keywords to make your profile stand out (23:16) How the job search has changed and why networking through LinkedIn is so useful (29:50)   Favorite Quotes: “A thought peaked out the window of what it would look like to work somewhere else during those 25 years, but I always sort of scurried back into safety. Because I knew I had the benefits for my family. My husband was a small business owner, so I didn't feel that I could take risks. I had always been too fearful to try.” –Sandra “They pushed me out of this comfortable nest, and who knew, but I learned I could fly.” –Sandra “We spend the vast majority of our life working, and I see a lot of people with ‘comfortable paychecks,’ but they're really unhappy. They're stuck. And I want them to know that there's so much more out there when you enable yourself to take that step into something new.” –Blake “We have to realize that somebody has three seconds or six seconds to look at your resume or your profile. And it's like garbage in garbage out. It needs to be impactful and unique” –Sandra “Taking the step forward is really important. And then as you start to gain confidence in it, what you begin to realize is this gives me more control over my life.” –Blake   Connect with Sandra Clark:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandraaclark/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Linkedinmentoring Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LinkedInMentoring/   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Are you simply going through the motions at work, not really feeling like it’s where you want to be, but afraid to step into something new?    It’s common to stick to what’s comfortable rather than risk the unknown, but what we often don’t realize is that the longer we stay in jobs and careers that make us unhappy…the MORE risk we put ourselves in.   Layoffs, unemployment, and emotional breakdowns are just a few of the risks of inaction.   The good news? You don’t have to wait until you have a breakdown moment to make a change.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake explains why waiting until you hit the breakdown moment is actually putting your job and your wellbeing at risk.    It’s time to ask yourself: Are you moving with the direction of change, or are you fighting against it?   In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify the 5 key signs that your job is at risk. You’ll recognize the physical and emotional symptoms you might be experiencing that are hinting there’s a misalignment between your job and your values. You’ll also understand why you fear change and how you can overcome that fear and find a better career fit and a happier, more fulfilling, life.      What You’ll Learn: How to know if you’ve hit your breakdown moment (1:14) The 5 key workplace signs that your job is at risk (1:56) Personal signs that you’re in the wrong job (2:38) How fear of change holds you back from finding more fulfilling work (5:24)   Favorite Quotes: The reality is that things are always changing. The question becomes, are you moving with the direction of change, or are you fighting it?  We don't often realize how bad things are until we're right in the middle of a breakdown. We stay where we're at because we fear the unknown. But the unknown is just opportunity waiting to be discovered.  Change doesn't have to be a leap or risky. It can be strategic, planful, intentional. It can be the catalyst to getting everything you want, and maybe even more.   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you feel disappointed when you look at where you are in your life and career, feeling like you haven’t achieved what you set out to accomplish?   When you’re told how to achieve your goals and find success in life, there’s a common pattern of advice you’ll hear:    “Work hard.”   “Prioritize your future.”   “Success doesn’t come easily.”   But the truth is that much of what we've been told is actually not how the most prolific achievers have found success.   The way we’ve been taught to achieve our goals and find success is wildly flawed.    The formula is inaccurate and full of myths that are never really going to help you get what you want. Understanding the most common mistakes people make, unlearning what you’ve been taught, and trying a different approach is the only way to achieve your goals faster.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake reveals the most common mistakes people make on the path to success. If you’re ready to achieve your goals faster and with more ease, then unraveling what you think you know is the first step.    With this knowledge, you might actually even find a better outcome than the one you have envisioned.    In this episode, you’ll learn the most common mistakes you’re probably making, and why the lessons we’ve been taught about achieving our goals are wrong. You’ll hear about the pitfalls of over-planning your future and why black & white thinking could be holding you back.    Achieving your goals doesn't have to feel like a battle of willpower. You just need a different approach.    What You’ll Learn: When what we’ve been taught about success proves to be wrong (1:29) The biggest mistakes people make when trying to achieve their goals (4:06) How black & white thinking holds us back (7:30) The real key to achieving your goals (11:04) Recognizing the mistakes you’re making (12:10)   Favorite Quotes: Achieving what you want doesn't have to be hard. In fact, it might actually be fun and easy.  ​​Achieving your goals doesn't have to feel like a battle of willpower or like a thing you have to push uphill.  You can only build from what you know today. And that doesn't allow you to incorporate new information or new data in order to find a more efficient path forward. Most of us aren't really looking at the factual truth of where we are and what's going on. We are hoping for something and then we start building off of what we hope for instead of building off where we are today.   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you often feel like you’re just going through the motions of life?    You go to work, make a good income, and take the occasional vacation…but somehow, life just doesn’t make you feel as excited or energized as it should.    Changing your perspective about what’s possible starts with a single step.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Emily to share her success story. As an accounting professional and a mother to two young children, she recognized how her work life was negatively impacting her home life. She decided it was time to stop “going through the motions” and start investing in herself. She wanted a better future that felt more in alignment with who she is.    So, she reached out and made the call that turned her life around.      In this episode, you’ll hear what stood out to her the most about our program, and how she went from feeling stuck to finally taking action. She shares how her experience growing up as the youngest of three created a lack of self-awareness, and why asking for help when she needed it allowed her to take space for herself and confidently make decisions based on what she wanted. You’ll learn what makes our job search process different, and how to know when you’re truly ready to embark on your career coaching journey.    If you’re ready to gain a greater sense of self-awareness and shift towards a more positive perspective on your life and career, then Emilee’s story will inspire you.    A better, more aligned future is closer than you think.    What You’ll Learn: What makes our program different from the rest (2:00) Why Emilee felt stuck and what drove her to finally initiate change (5:50) How tapping into self-awareness helped her find herself again (12:38) Why redefining the traditional job search yields better results (21:51) How to know when you’re ready to make a change (24:09)   Favorite Quotes:   I wish I would have done the program 10 years ago. But, I wouldn’t have been where I am now or have the significant growth that I’ve had because I didn't have those experiences that were allowing me to say, okay, that's not what I want. I want something different. -Emilee I really had no idea who I was or what I wanted. And now I do. Now I know exactly what I want and who I am. -Emilee I never felt that this feeling was possible for me. I never felt like I could get to this level and feel this confident and successful- just being able to be myself. I was always just going through the motions that we’re taught in school; just go get a job, work your hours to be able to go on vacations. Now, I've completely shifted the way I think about it and I honestly never would have gotten here if I didn't invest in myself through this program. -Emilee To be in the right mindset for this program, you have to be willing to be honest with yourself and make the changes and listen to the tough love. Really, it's just shining a mirror back onto yourself in your own words. -Emilee   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you worry that you don’t have a special talent or skill set that’s unique to you?    It’s more common than you know for women to sell ourselves short when it comes to recognizing our own unique gifts and talents. We tend to focus on worrying about whether we’re good enough, or worse, convincing ourselves that we don’t have a unique skill or talent at all.   Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake unpacks the definition of “secret sauce”, helping you to recognize the natural gifts that you’re likely overlooking. If you’re trapped in the lie of questioning whether or not you have a unique set of skills, then it’s time to conquer the limiting beliefs that are holding you back.    In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify your unique secret sauce transferable skills. You’ll hear why it’s so common, especially for high-achievers, to hold onto the false beliefs that you’re not good enough or that you have nothing special to bring to the table. Everyone has a secret sauce. So, if you’re ready to find clarity and start to uncover what makes you unique, then this episode is for you.    What You’ll Learn: What “secret sauce skills” means (1:27) How to conquer your limiting beliefs about yourself (2:47) Why you should never give up the search to find your path (4:00) How you can start to find clarity and identify your unique talents (5:31)   Favorite Quotes: It is impossible that you don't have a secret sauce. Every single person does. The most common belief that high achievers have is that ‘I'm not good enough’. So if you're experiencing this, I want you to know that it's normal, but it doesn't mean it's true.  I've worked with so many people who felt like they were doing all of these things, trying to figure out what the right path is, but there was always this unsettled feeling that there was something else. If you are worried that you might not be that talented, or maybe you don't really have secret sauce transferable skills, or you're not really that unique or special, that is just a lie we get trapped in.    Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Do you feel like your relationship with money is a source of stress or anxiety in your life?     We all have a money story. It’s the story you tell yourself about your relationship with money and whether or not you have enough of it. The problem is that the story you’ve been telling yourself could be just that…a story.   What if the story you’re telling yourself is false?    Our money story begins with the experiences that we had in our childhood. If you lived a life of scarcity, you’re likely carrying those same fears and uncertainties into adulthood. But, that past experience doesn’t have to be your lifelong narrative about money.    What if you had the power to change it?    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Joyce Marter, a licensed psychotherapist, entrepreneur, national public speaker, and mental health thought leader. She is the founder of Urban Balance (a national outpatient mental health company) and the author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life.    In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify the money story that you grew up with in order to help you understand how you think about money. You’ll hear some tried and true principles that you can use to change your money story, offering you a new money mindset that can actually change your perspectives. You’ll also hear personal experiences about the value of investing in yourself, how it can help you gain an appreciation and understanding of who you are, and how you can translate your skillset into more financial abundance and greater fulfillment in your life.   Your beliefs about money may very well be what’s keeping you from the abundant, happy, fulfilling life that you're looking for.     What You’ll Learn: The connection between money and mental health (7:30) How asking for help when you need it can lead to more prosperity (10:26) Breaking the cycle of post-traumatic financial trauma (17:33) Understanding the “flow” of money (23:36) How to create your own financial advisory board (32:38) Why fulfilling your responsibility to yourself also benefits your children (46:36)   Favorite Quotes: I saw early on in my practice that as my clients were making progress in therapy, they started to earn more money. And I was like, why is this happening? We're not even talking about money. And it didn't matter if we were working on depression, anxiety, addictions, stress or relationship issues. They were coming in reporting raises and promotions and starting their own businesses. And I realized it's because we're always working on underlying self worth in therapy. - Joyce As we embrace our worth, we put ourselves out in the world differently, with more confidence, a willingness to fail, a willingness to expand our comfort zones, and to negotiate. And that has a financial return. -Joyce We unconsciously recreate what's familiar until we become aware and we choose something better. -Joyce When we're looking at our careers and our lives, we're looking at it from a very black and white limited perspective. We research online and we go, ‘oh, that thing doesn't work for me’ instead of actually saying who am I? What am I gifted at? What am I passionate about doing in the world? And then how do I figure out how to make money at it? -Blake Our personal and professional success are two sides of the same coin. And as we work on ourselves, it can transform our life holistically, not only professionally, or financially, but spiritually and relationally as well. -Joyce Anybody who has a successful career has coaches, participates in courses or trainings and advances themselves. Joyce   Connect with Joyce: Joyce Marter’s website: www.joycemarter.com Book webpage: www.financialmindsetfix.com Book’s Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Mindset-Fix-Fitness-Abundant/dp/1683647238/ref=monarch_sidesheet Exclusive offers for The Bridge to Fulfillment listeners: https://www.joyce-marter.com/resources/presentation-resources-bridge-to-fulfillment/   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

If you’re updating your resume right now in the hopes that it will lead you to something better, then it’s time to hear the hard truth…   It’s likely that you’re only perpetuating a cycle of feeling stuck.   People looking for change too often jump straight to updating their resumes. But, if you’re looking to change careers or industries, updating your resume is NOT the answer and will only lead you to feeling stuck.   Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake reveals why an updated resume won’t fix the problems responsible for your career dissatisfaction. But, there is a proven path if you want to understand you’re unique skills and find more alignment in your life and work.    In this episode, you’ll learn the decision-making criteria she uses in order to know if a resume update is enough, and how to know if what you’re looking for is a more holistic approach. You’ll gain deeper insight into your level of career satisfaction, and hear what the most responsible, right next step might be if you want to reclaim your power in the process.    What You’ll Learn: When a simple resume update won’t help you (1:32) Why you have to understand your level of job satisfaction (2:21) The repercussions when you have a lack of clarity about what you want (3:22) The most responsible thing you can do to mitigate risk in your job search (4:40) Are you choosing the path of anxiety or the proven path to reclaiming your power? (6:37)   Favorite Quotes: Most of the time, people think that a resume update is the first or the only solution they need. And that is actually what keeps them stuck. -Blake Updating your resume is not going to help you if you can't get past the first interview. -Blake Seeking help and guidance to understand where you are, where you're headed, and what optimal paths you have to get where you want to go, is the most responsible thing you can do. -Blake A proven path and the ability to take the power back in your life is priceless. -Blake   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Have you ever known in your gut that you should do something, but your fear of the unknown holds you back?    Do you feel like your case is unique and worry that if you invest in yourself, you might not get the results you’re looking for?    If there’s one thing we know to be true from the clients we’ve helped, it’s this: It’s time to stop overthinking and choose change.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Maureen to tell her story. Like so many women you’ve heard in our client success stories, she wasn’t sure at first that career coaching could help her. But something told her that it was time to make an investment in herself. And today, she’s here to share how career coaching has changed her life for the better.    In this episode, you’ll learn where Maureen started and the fears she was experiencing prior to joining the program. She explains what convinced her to finally make the investment in herself and to get in the driver's seat of her life and career. She shares the lessons she’s learned, how she applies them to her daily life and decision-making process, and how the program has changed her understanding of what she truly desires out of life.    What You’ll Learn: Where the journey began for Maureen (2:47) The root cause of the fear she was experiencing (8:54) Regaining control after spiraling out (15:26) What the program taught her about what she really wants out of life (21:03)   Favorite Quotes: If you are willing to invest in yourself, you will get exactly what you want out of the program. It's ultimately up to you. You're the driver of it. -Maureen Even now, I don't have perfect weeks, I don't have perfect days. But what I do have now is the clarity and the wherewithal to recognize that and say, ‘Okay, this is happening. This is how I'm going to get back on track. This is how I need to get back to my foundations and schedule and routine to get back to where I need to be’. -Maureen I know I just needed to reach out, ask for help, and lean on others to get the help advice and direction that I really was missing and needed. Together, we all can help each other and get to where we want to be and live our best, most amazing, happiest lives.  -Maureen  I felt like my situation was unique, like I was the only person that was drowning in work and not believing in myself and just feeling stuck. Coming into this program and meeting all the other amazing women, now I know I'm not alone. -Maureen    Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

If you feel unhappy or powerless at work and in life, it all boils down to one reason.   It’s because you aren't actively participating in creating what you want.   The power to change things starts with using your voice.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake helps you shed the fear of feeling disrespectful, rude,  or like you’re not a team player at the thought of speaking up and putting your thoughts and ideas out there.    In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop feeling afraid and start leveraging your voice to earn respect in your life and in your workplace. You’ll hear about the risks of not being seen, heard, and respected when you fail to speak up for yourself. You’ll also learn the 4 ways you can most effectively use your voice and how to prepare for these types of conversations.    If you’ve been trying to find the courage to speak up more in meetings or you just want to say something without seeming rude, then this episode if for you.   It’s time to speak up and stop diminishing the importance of your voice.   What You’ll Learn: What people misunderstand about what we do on The Bridge to Fulfillment (1:59) The real risks and costs of not speaking up (3:28) 4 key tenants to master using your voice (5:21) The most important thing to understand before starting the conversation (9:22)   Favorite Quotes: I see talented women getting physically sick because of the stress, anxiety and frustration they're keeping trapped in their bodies. Helping women transition into new roles isn't what I do, it's a byproduct or a benefit of the work. If your life is led from a place of fear, instead of a place of opportunity, you will always be looking at sharing your perspective as “risky”, when in fact not sharing is actually the risk. Why do we end up unhappy in our lives or feel like we’re powerless to create what we want? Because we aren't active participants in creating what we want.   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

“Tomorrow, I’m going to ________.”   How do you fill in that blank? Are your intentions to wake up earlier? Go for a jog before work? Start looking for more fulfilling work? Spend more time with your family?    No matter how much we “intend” to do something, statistics say that 60-70% of the time, we don’t follow through.    It’s called the Intention Behavior Gap. And if you really want to create change in your life, you have to find a way to close that gap.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake explains why we so often fall into this trap, and why it feels so hard to create a bridge between inaction and change.    In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn good intentions into great results by aligning  actions and resources in order to accomplish your goals. You’ll learn how to create movement and ride on the heels of that momentum, rather than blaming your circumstances or making excuses. And, if you find that you don't have the tools or knowledge, or you don't know what the right next steps are to create the change you're looking for, then the first step becomes identifying who can help you and reaching out.   Nothing will change until we do. The power is in your hands.    What You’ll Learn: Understanding the “Intention Behavior Gap” (1:24) What it takes to create change (2:28) How to close the gap and create movement (3:23) The real barrier between where we are and where we want to be (4:27) How you can create change right now (5:36)   Favorite Quotes: When you're thinking about creating change, it doesn’t just take energy. It takes overcoming very normal biological fears of the unknown.  The longer we sit in either fear or procrastination, the more likely we are to stay there.  We create our own suffering by holding on to things we don't want. The only barrier in life is the one you believe. And often, that barrier is actually you.    Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

How many times in your life have you felt stuck, trapped, or unsure of what to do?   That tiring cycle has a name: analysis paralysis. And the reason it feels so tiring is because it causes us to run circles around questions, trying to find answers that we just don’t have.    Feeling stuck costs us time, energy, and unnecessary levels of stress.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake explains why we so often get stuck in these cycles and why it sucks so much energy from our lives. She shares why it happens and provides the necessary tools to help you get unstuck from the loop.    In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize your patterns when it comes to decision-making and why you feel “stuck” in the first place. You’ll hear the 6 most common reasons why it’s so difficult to make choices and the easiest way to exit the cycle for good. You’ll also learn why expert guidance is the key to helping you understand how to be a better, more successful decision-maker.   Success doesn't have to be hard or painful. And you don’t have to go it alone.    If you’re exhausted from the repetitive decision-making cycle, know that you can get results with more ease.   What You’ll Learn: Recognizing which decisions tend to make you feel stuck (1:46) The 6 most common reasons we feel trapped in our decision-making (2:36) The true keys to success (5:42) A quick and simple way to end the analysis paralysis loop (8:19) What it takes to become a better decision-maker (10:42)   Favorite Quotes:   The people I know who are the most successful are the ones that admit how little they know, and how much more knowledge there is than they'll probably ever gain in their lifetime. Knowing everything is not the key to success. True success is about learning, having determination and grit to continue forward, and being able to articulate the right question to the right person. When you can’t make a decision, it's either procrastination because you are lacking a piece of knowledge, or it's indulging in the inaccurate belief that the more time you spend on it, the better results you'll get.  Hard work and struggle are not necessary to create results.    Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.  Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

When the time comes for you to make a big decision, does your mind immediately go into overdrive?    If the pressure of decision-making causes your palms to sweat, your shoulders to tighten up, and your thoughts to race uncontrolled, then you should know that there is another way to handle these stress-inducing situations.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake reveals what’s really going on when we feel overwhelmed in the face of big decisions. She explains why feelings of anxiety take over and how you can clear the path toward better, calmer decision-making.    In this episode, you’ll learn why the roots of anxiety that cloud our decision-making process show up, and how to reframe those feelings in order to gain clarity. You’ll learn techniques for coping with and reducing anxiety, the right questions to ask yourself when you encounter these situations, and how you can start to make big decisions with more ease.   Are you ready to move beyond decision-making anxiety?    Making great decisions quickly and confidently is possible.    What You’ll Learn: The repercussions of anxiety (1:10) How to better understand why you feel anxiety (1:26) One of the biggest mistakes we make when trying to make a decision (2:46) How to avoid analysis paralysis (3:39)   Favorite Quotes: Anxiety steals your joy, your time, and if prolonged, your health. We can actually use our emotions to work for us as opposed to allowing them to drive our lives.  If you are anxious about doing something, it's because you are feeling the multiplicative effects of uncertainty and powerlessness around that thing. And because it is multiplicative, one thing dramatically increases the other.  It is in taking action that we begin to remember that we have the power and resourcefulness to solve the challenges in front of us.    Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

As women, we’re all different. So, rarely does a one-size-fits-all approach apply. But when it comes to creating a movement, then the best thing you can do is follow in the footsteps of women who have found something that works.    And today’s guest has done just that.    Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Megan to share her story. After changing roles but continually finding herself in the same place, she decided to seek the expert advice of a career coach. She knew that if she wanted to make a true career transition that offered her work-life balance, she would need to invest in herself as a woman.   In this episode, you’ll learn how Megan got so much more than she expected from the program, including life skills that deepened her understanding of herself and what she really wanted. She shares the transformative emotional aspects of going through the program, why she never believed that she would end up with multiple job offers, and how she ended up with choices, being able to pick the job she wanted. She learned the skills that allowed her to speak to her skillset in a way that she had never been able to do before.   If you’re ready to believe, just like Megan, that anything is possible in your life, then you deserve to make an investment in yourself.    What You’ll Learn: Why Megan found herself repeating the same cycle (2:42) The emotional aspects of going through the program (8:10) The impressive results of her job seeker journey (16:49) Megan’s thoughts pre-program versus during and after the process (21:18) How the results have actually exceeded her job wishlist (24:17)   Favorite Quotes: I'm glad I went through the obstacles that I went through because I would have never found the program. Going through this program has been life-changing. —Megan Not only did I learn how to position myself in a career, I learned how to position myself as a person. —Megan I believed so many lies that I was being told, and I had so many different beliefs. Blake helped me change those and realize that I needed to start looking at myself in a different way. —Megan This is about building a movement of women that are changing the perspective about what's possible. —Blake   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Short Term Uncertainty is the Key to Long Term Certainty   Embracing uncertainty doesn’t come easy for most people. But what if stepping into the unknown could actually lead you to the change you’ve been seeking?   Opening the door to the unknown could end up being the greatest opportunity of your life.   Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake explains why uncertainty brings new opportunities to light. Rather than viewing change as something scary, a shift in perspective can start moving the pieces of your life into place and allow you to create life on your terms.    In this episode, you’ll learn why taking leaps that feel uncertain tend to bring up fear and other uncomfortable emotions. You’ll discover how career coaching can be a valuable tool in navigating the unknown. You’ll also hear how you can learn to get more comfortable with uncertainty and embrace the journey towards fulfillment in your life and career.    What You’ll Learn: Why it can feel like change is so hard (0:44) Getting comfortable with uncertainty (1:48) Why uncertainty is actually an opportunity (3:22)   Favorite Quotes: We can choose to dig in our heels and keep doing what we are doing, ignoring the growing signs that tell us this isn't sustainable, isn’t making us happy, or won't get us where we want to go. Or, we can choose the path of growth, change, and something new.  Our emotions are a gift. They are telling us something. In order to have long-term certainty, you must embrace short-term uncertainty.  The only way to get where you want is to take a chance, make a different choice, and step into something new and unknown.   Additional Resources:    Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.  We can help you do just that.    Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan   Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes