When we start along our path to success, what message does each piece of our career puzzle convey about us?   And most importantly, where does it lead us?   If you lack understanding about what's necessary to create the success you desire or you’re unclear about what true success really would look like for you, then it’s time to stop what you’re doing and learn how to define success on your own terms.   Today, Blake shares powerful insights about how you can create change and find more fulfilling work. If you’re ready to create life on your terms and defy what’s normal, a career coach can help you create an extraordinary life that’s built around your definition of success.   In this episode, you’ll learn what many people fail to understand when embarking upon a career change and why they often don’t end up finding what they truly want. She shares the wisdom of Dr. Jeff Spencer and the key phrase that helped her understand how to deviate from the “norm.”   It's time to rise up and get clear on what you want out of life and take empowered action to bring it to fruition.   What You’ll Learn: What most people miss in their search for success (0:38) Are you running a race you don’t want to be in? (1:57) What you need to realize if you want to pursue change (3:48) What it means to defy normal (5:16) How most women are going through the motions of their lives (6:24)   Favorite Quotes: It isn't a lack of desire to achieve; it's a fundamental misunderstanding of what's necessary to create the success you desire. Most of the conventional wisdom is wrong if you truly want to live a life of fulfillment, peace, joy, and impact. If you do what everyone else does, you'll end up with the results that everyone else has. You don't lead an extraordinary life by doing what everyone else does.  It's time to rise up and get clear on what we want out of life and then take empowered action to bring it to fruition. Things will only change when we do.  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 we’re looking for a career transition, most of us go straight to our resumes. We update our experience and polish it to better reflect what we’re looking for.    But we don’t often stop to ask ourselves if we’re truly clear about what it is we want.    In times of transition, your resume is a very important marketing tool that you have at your disposal. But if you’re looking for real change, simple updates might not be helping you find the best transition that suits your unique skillset.     The first step on the road to change is finding clarity.    Professional resume writing services can help connect the dots between who you are and what value you can offer an organization, but in order to do that, YOU MUST BE CLEAR ON WHAT YOU WANT AND WHERE YOU’RE HEADED.   Today, Blake welcomes Meg Applegate, a certified resume writer and personal branding strategist who connects high-achieving women to career advancement. Recently named one of Jobscan's Top Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2022, her work is also featured in ForbesWomen, Fairygodboss, and Expert Resumes & LinkedIn Profiles for Managers and Executives.    In this episode, you’ll learn why it’s important to explore your options and discover what makes you valuable to an organization— and most importantly, how to market your story to align you with the right kind of work. You’ll learn why career transitions are actually beneficial pathways to discovering your unique strengths and why asking for help and guidance makes the path less rocky and a lot more enjoyable than doing it alone.    What You’ll Learn: Why career pivots and transitions should be normalized (6:30) How to think about your brand and create a story around it (10:32) What happens when you change jobs without really knowing what you want (19:03) Why what you can do isn’t always what you can do best (26:13) The relief you get by asking for help, especially when it's from people who can understand your unique perspective (35:56)   Favorite Quotes: “Having pivots and having transitions, every single person has them. So it's interesting that it feels taboo because everyone has some sort of pivot.” —Meg “The resume is a marketing tool. And if you don't know where you're going, then you don't know how to market yourself best. So it's really important that you have clarity.” —Meg “The resume writing process is a really good preparation process for the job search because you're really understanding and distilling down your value.” —Meg “When we don't understand who we are, we're living a muted life. We see signs and symptoms that we're not happy, we see all these things happening. We try to solve them. But sometimes it takes that outside perspective or that outside opportunity to really shift things. And it is life-changing.” —Blake   Additional Resources:    Connect with Meg: Website: https://www.hingeresume.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megapplegate/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/hingeresume  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hingeresume/   You can snag the first module of Meg’s digital course, The Resume Key -  Resume 101 + Your Materials Checklist for a Top Performing Resume by clicking “Free Preview” here: https://hingeresume.thinkific.com/courses/hinge-resume-the-resume-key -------------   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 there things in your life that you’re simply tolerating?    Whether it’s a job that isn’t making you happy, a lack of balance, or little to no time for self-care, your life just doesn’t seem to have turned out the way you’d imagined.    Self-reflection is a muscle most of us weren't taught. But it’s an important tool because understanding where you are in relation to where you want to be is the first step towards changing your life.   “The things you accept in your life become the standards you live by.”  —Dr. Jeff Spencer   Today, Blake shares why taking the time for self-reflection is an important step towards raising your standards, whether that’s finding more fulfilling work or making a career change.     In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment® podcast, you’ll learn how to make a career transition that will put you on the path to becoming your best self. If you’re ready to choose the standards you want to live by and find a more fulfilling career and a life you love, then this episode is for you.    What You’ll Learn: Why we need self-reflection (0:31) Choosing the standards you want to live by (1:52) How to start shifting your standards right now (3:17)   Favorite Quotes:  Understanding fundamentally who we are, what our skills, strengths, passions, and natural way of working are isn't just a nice to have; it's a necessity if you want to live a life of fulfillment, impact peace of mind and joy. Fundamentally looking at who we are and what we believe feels hard sometimes, but only if we choose to see it that way.  It can feel easy to blame or complain about how things are. But if you accept it, and you don't change it, then it becomes your standard for living.  The path to greater joy, impact and success lies in understanding and valuing who you are, and being empowered to ask for and go after what you 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

When you feel stuck, it’s easy to believe that there’s nothing else out there for you. It’s easy to feel like you should just be grateful for what you have.    But choosing to feel grateful doesn’t mean that you have to remain stuck.    You can be appreciative of what you have and still want to achieve more.    Today, Blake welcomes Donna to the show to share her story. Growing up, she was conditioned to be grateful for the level of success she had achieved. But the lack of work-life balance made her feel like she was sacrificing her family for her career success. Despite her skepticism, Donna reached out to The Bridge to Fulfillment to see if a more fulfilling career was possible. Not only did she achieve the results she was hoping for, but she also overcame the scarcity mindset that was holding her back.    In this episode, you’ll learn how Donna overcame her skepticism and her deeply ingrained beliefs about success and sacrifice in order to finally pursue and achieve her dream. You’ll hear the “aha” moments she experienced that really helped put her on the path to success, and how learning to speak her true voice built confidence and helped her feel more empowered to take control of her life and career.    Are you ready to feel more empowered and gain the confidence to create change in your life and career?    What You’ll Learn: How Donna overcame her skepticism (3:39) The sacrifices women believe they have to make to be successful (5:56) Donna’s “aha” moments throughout the program (10:47) The process of building confidence and empowering yourself (17:43) How Donna’s life and career shifted after going through the program (26:55)   Favorite Quotes: As women, we've been promised so much about being able to have it all. And yet, when you look at the decade, that's not really true. Most women are overworked, exhausted, and pulled in 1,000 directions. —Blake There were times in my life throughout my career, where I didn't ask for what I wanted. I took exactly what I was given, I compromised in places where I felt like I had to because there were so many thoughts going through my head about the negative things that would happen if I actually had a conversation about the potential of getting to where I wanted to be. —Donna I always considered myself confident and transparent and strong. But going through this process showed me that I might consider myself that, but that was not how I was functioning at all. —Donna I never imagined that I would be making what I'm making in a full-time remote role. I came into this program feeling like if I'm gonna go full-time remote, I'm gonna have to take a cut in pay. And that is not the case. I never imagined that I would be working for a great organization that actually valued me and listened to me. —Donna   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 feeling unhappy in your workplace, every negative interaction and lack of recognition thereafter can start to flood your emotions. That growing toxicity can make you feel like a ship taking on more and more water.    “Ships don't sink because of the water around them. Ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down.”   You are not powerless. You CAN create change in your life. You just need the right tools to rid your ship of the water that’s weighing you down.    Today, Blake explains how you can leverage and empower yourself in order to create change, rather than waiting or expecting someone else to do it for you. In order to move forward and release yourself from the burden and the stress of a toxic work environment, you've got to learn how to lead the leader.   In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify small changes you can make in the interim as you search for a healthier environment. Blake encourages you to uncover the root of your unhappiness and understand why you feel so powerless to create change. You’ll learn the concept of leading the leader, one of the most effective ways to start to shift toxic experiences in your current job as you begin to create change.     What You’ll Learn: How your perception of being powerless is affecting how you feel at work (1:02) A question to ask yourself if you want to instigate change (1:57) What stops us from advocating for ourselves (3:18) What it means to lead the leader (4:43) Why the way we communicate our dissatisfaction matters (5:49)   Favorite Quotes: Your environment is not you. The only person that can advocate for ourselves, is us. It's not just your circumstances that are making you unhappy. There are skills, habits, boundaries, or beliefs that you either need to learn or to shift to actually get you where you want to go.  Understanding the emotions of your boss, the executive team, that co-worker, and yourself is a really critical key in helping you identify how you can use that awareness and that emotional intelligence to actually create 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

If you’re a parent, then you know that some of the deepest connections you’ll ever experience are with your children. But so often, we focus on our role as correctors of behavior, when it’s the connection that should be nourished first.    When we connect before correcting, whether it’s with our children, spouse, friends, or co-workers, we’re opening the door to better outcomes and better relationships.    Today, Blake welcomes Jennifer Kolari, one of the nation’s leading parenting experts, sought-after international speaker, and founder of Connected Parenting. Her mission is to help more parents discover the power of connected parenting so they can raise children who are resilient, protected, & secure in their relationships, lives, & environments.   In this episode, Jennifer shares powerful insights and real-life examples of challenges that parents are struggling with. You’ll hear effective techniques that you can use to build a stronger connection with your child to help them become healthier, more resilient, and ultimately, more successful in their lives.   What You’ll Learn: The emotional moment that continues to inspire her work (6:35) Common mistakes parents make when trying to correct behaviors (13:03) How to reframe our fear of negative feelings (18:06) An example of how connection before correction builds resilience (26:04) Why successful people aren’t always successful parents (43:42)   Favorite Quotes: Behavior is never the problem. It's a symptom of the problem. —Jennifer We need to teach and train our kids to help them be successful adults, but the way you get there is through connection, not control. —Jennifer The most important relationship is the one between you and you. When that relationship is good, then your other relationships fall into place. —Jennifer   Connect with Jennifer:   www.ConnectedParenting.com   www.facebook.com/connectedparenting   Follow @JenniferKolari on Instagram   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 feeling stuck by the circumstances of your life?     When you know that something needs to change or a big decision needs to be made, that stuck feeling could be an indication that you’re not in the best place to make those changes with the resources you have at that moment.    Today, Blake shares the keys to getting unstuck and how a few changes can help you move towards better outcomes for your life. She reveals the dangers of having too much certainty and how the experiences of those ahead of you can help you see a wider path of possibilities. You’ll also hear why mindset plays such an important role in the framing of your decisions and how shifting your perspective can start to open up new possibilities.    Letting go of control and seeking expert advice could be the key to opening possibilities you can’t see from your vantage point.    Are you ready to discover better opportunities for your life and career?   What You’ll Learn: The real reason why you’re feeling stuck (0:54) Keys to more effective decision making (1:21) Why certainty can cause us to overlook different opportunities (3:16) How to let go of control and leave space for better outcomes (4:54)   Favorite Quotes: We are not stuck because of our circumstances, but because of how we are thinking.  If you have set in stone what that next thing needs to look like, you are absolutely going to give yourself a less optimal outcome than what you could have.  Surround yourself with people who are further ahead than you because they have solutions and answers to things you don't yet know.    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

Asking for help isn’t always easy. But when you’re stuck in a job that doesn’t motivate or excite you, getting out of that rut requires looking at your skillset a bit differently and gaining a better understanding of what you’re truly looking for from a company. A fresh perspective can make all the difference.    Today, Blake welcomes Sandra to the show to share her story. When Sandra first reached out, she knew she was ready for a change, but the dread of the job search had her feeling stuck and unmotivated. Sandra was able to leverage the support of Blake and her team to really understand the scope and breadth of what was possible when she equipped herself with more resources.   You’ll hear how Sandra’s job search went from dreadful to joyful as she learned how to confidently ask for what she wanted and needed without fear or hesitation. In a few short months, Sandra has gained confidence and invaluable skills that now make her a better, more effective communicator. Not only did she have life-changing “aha” moments, but she truly enjoyed the process— which led her to discover a few other unexpected gifts along the way.    What You’ll Learn: How Sandra found the courage to ask for help (4:10) The biggest personal shift she experienced through the program (6:56) One lesson that helped push her to get through difficult situations (10:13) The secret to Sandra’s “aha” moments (22:59) A life lesson that Sandra has learned from her experience (26:39)   Favorite Quotes: What we think we need versus what we really need sometimes are very, very different. —Blake  This program has shown me that I can truly have what I need, and what I want without sacrificing what I don't want. —Sandra It's okay to ask additional questions, it's okay, to ask for help, and it's okay to not know something. That is something that I will definitely carry forward through the rest of my career in my life, is that I don't have to know everything. —Sandra I think if every woman took this program and applied what they learned, we not only would be living better lives, but I truly think we could run the world. —Sandra   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 struggle when it comes to making important decisions about your life and career?   Engaging in a lengthy process of decision-making, unfortunately, is all too common. We often (mistakenly) believe that the more time we spend making a decision, the more likely we are to make a GOOD or RIGHT decision. The truth? When it comes to making decisions, only 5% of logic actually comes into play. But those who over analyze spend drastically more time seeking information trying to rationalize what they already know to be true deep down.   Not only is this process stressful and time-consuming, it can be downright exhausting. And the longer you take to make a decision, the more likely you are to make the wrong one.    But there IS a better way.    Today, Blake explains why our brains cloud our decision-making with so much emotion, and how you can clear a path that allows logic to be your guide. She shares 3 important questions you can ask yourself to speed up your decision-making process with less stress and more clarity. You’ll learn how much time actually gets wasted when we waffle through an emotion-led process and a simple method for tapping into your inner wisdom so you can start making big choices in a lot less time.   What You’ll Learn: 3 questions to ask yourself before you make a big decision (2:04) Why waiting to make important decisions is the wrong approach (3:20) How much time we spend letting fear be in the driver’s seat (4:52) Knowing whether you’re making decisions based on fear or based on wisdom (5:34)   Favorite Quotes: By waiting and taking additional time, you're not able to make a better decision. Instead, what you're doing is allowing fear to drive your decision-making. If we end up spending our time trying to be analytical or logical about the decisions that in our gut we already know are right, we are wasting time and allowing fear to be in the driver's seat.  The longer you take to make a decision, the more likely you are to make the wrong one. Learn to trust yourself. 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 think you’re not doing enough, in spite of feeling completely depleted?    If you’re always wanting more time for the things that matter to you, then you might have a self-care deficit.     Our tendency to overproduce in an attempt to prove our worthiness is getting us nowhere.   Today, Blake welcomes writer, podcaster, speaker, and self-care expert Suzanne Falter. After the sudden loss of her daughter, she happened upon a blueprint that changed the course of her life. Through the toughest times, she learned the greatest lessons about aligning with our values and the phenomenal healing power of self-care.   You’ll hear how Suzanne went from a life of busyness and over-producing to the sudden loss of everything around her, from her vibrant daughter to the roof over her head. She shares the lessons she learned through that profound period of growth and how she’s inspiring other women to shift their own perspectives about what’s important. Her 5 keys to self-care will help you lead a fuller life that focuses on better alignment so you can prioritize the things that are truly valuable in your life.    When you take the time to understand your specific needs, only then can you honor them and align your way of living with what’s uniquely important to you.    What You’ll Learn: The loss that launched Suzanne onto a new path of self-care (4:30) How to shift your focus from work to quality of life (9:07) Why alignment is such an important part of self-care (13:17) The 5 basics of self-care (15:00) Why women are conditioned to over-produce (21:15)   Favorite Quotes: You don't have to struggle, you don't have to suffer, you don't have to overwork. There is a great deal of self-care to the idea that we're living our values and we're working in balance. —Suzanne We are born lined up with a set of desires and a set of needs and a set of things in life that just make us smile and feel great. And we forget to honor them, we forget to listen to them... Because we're so busy doing what we think we should do. —Suzanne Overproduction is this idea that you have to keep doing in order to be valid, in order to be adequate, in order to be enough. And we are enough intrinsically as we are, without doing anything. —Suzanne   Grab your free self-care assessment tool: www.suzannefalter.com/yourselfcare   Tune into the Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women podcast: https://suzannefalter.com/xbwpodcast/   Join Suzanne’s Facebook group of over 50k women practicing self-care: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfcareforextremelybusywomen/   ------------- 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

Could the things you’re prioritizing in your life actually be keeping you stuck?   If after a hard day at work, the first thing you think about is planning a big vacation, focusing on your upcoming home remodel, or buying a new car, then you might be trying to distract yourself from the real problem.    The key to living a more fulfilled life is knowing how to prioritize what you NEED in order to create the change you want.    Today, Blake shares what it looks like when your priorities are misaligned with your goals. She explains how short-term distractions can keep you from discovering what will actually bring you long-term happiness, and she reveals the most common lies you tell yourself while putting time and energy into the wrong things.    You’ll hear the fundamental elements that might be keeping you from living the life you’ve always wanted. Learn whether or not your current priorities are keeping you stuck, and how you can start making better choices that will move you towards the life you want. Don’t wait until your breakdown moment to invest in a better future.    The only way to get different results is to take different actions.   What You’ll Learn: The fundamental things that help or hinder us from getting what we want in life (0:42) Four examples of priorities that are out of sequence with the life you want (1:44) Knowing your ‘lead domino’; the thing that you need to fix to solve everything else (2:27) A common mistake that career-driven women make when it comes to family (6:19) Why your breakdown moment is never the right time to make a change (7:36)   Favorite Quotes: One of the greatest lessons I've learned in the last five years since leaving corporate America is that how we think about things, understand and process our emotions, and leverage our resources fundamentally are the things that either create what we want in life or keep us from getting it.  If you look closely enough, you'll likely find there are a lot of things you spent your money, time, or energy on, things that were trying to make you feel better, but ultimately weren't the real solution to the problem. Until we're no longer willing to tolerate what we've been doing, we're going to continue to do it. The only way to get different results is to take different actions.   Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan here: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan ------------ Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them here: https://thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes/

Are gaps in your resume holding you back from seeking something bigger and better for yourself?    Whether you’re lacking a few requirements for the kind of work you’d really love to be doing or you feel like your level of formal education won’t cut it, that limited perspective isn’t going to get you what you want.    Rather than sacrificing your potential success, get a different perspective.    Today, Blake welcomes Sharon to the show to tell you about her experience in the program. Before The Bridge to Fulfillment®, Sharon felt trapped in her career. Although she had a ton of experience, her lack of a college degree made her believe that making a change would mean taking a pay cut, starting over, or going back to school. As the breadwinner in her family, none of those felt like viable options. We made sure they didn’t have to be. After only 7 weeks in the program, Sharon has made leaps and bounds in her confidence and career. Moving on from a role that didn’t feel in alignment with her values, she has now found work she loves building relationships as part of a team WHILE also securing a 30+% pay increase!   You’ll hear why Sharon finally decided to take a chance on investing in her future, and how a key piece of advice early in the program about professional and personal alignment has changed her life. You’ll begin to understand why the work you do is actually a reflection of who you are, debunking the myth that business isn’t personal. You’ll also hear about Sharon’s biggest struggles before going into the program and her impressive results.   When you’re clear on who you are & the value you bring to the table, then you can confidently communicate how and why your experience is more important than your lack of a degree.    What You’ll Learn: A key piece of advice when you’re looking for professional change (5:14) Why Sharon finally decided to take the leap and ask for help (13:05) The results that Sharon has gained from the program (17:24) Why what you do for work is more personal than you think (20:01) Sharon’s biggest struggles that the program has helped her overcome (27:05) The results after only 7 weeks in, and her impressive salary boost (28:27)   Favorite Quotes: “I firmly believe that the universe will never close a door without opening a window. As soon as I leaned in and I trusted, that is exactly what happened.” —Sharon “At the end of the day, the time you invest in yourself and your career is tiny compared to the opportunities you can put in front of yourself if you just do the work.” —Sharon   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 wake up in the morning with a deeply unsettled feeling that there's something more you should be doing? As you’re headed into work for the day, do you have the urge to turn the car around, but feel stuck by the fear of what might happen if you tried to change things?   Today, Blake explains why so many people who aren’t happy in their lives tend to choose the certainty of misery over the misery of uncertainty. This type of inaction leads people to stay in situations where they’re unfulfilled rather than choosing to create the change they so desperately need.    You’ll hear why people choose the certainty of misery, and what it is that makes us so uncomfortable with the unknown to begin with. She shares real-life examples of what it looks like to choose misery, and how finally letting go of your attachment to certainty allows you to open up to new opportunities for guidance.    It’s time to let go of the certainty of your misery and get the resources you need to create the change you want & need!    What You’ll Learn: Why we’re uncomfortable with uncertainty (1:53) How to know if you’re choosing the certainty of misery (3:17) What it means when you can’t solve a problem in 48 hours (4:47) The myth of a black and white approach to change (9:33) Identifying where you are on the path to change (13:22)   Favorite Quote: We as humans are so uncomfortable with the things that we don't know that we will literally stay in circumstances or situations that we know are making us miserable, that we know won't get us where we want to go for fear of what that unknown actually might be. Until we begin to [question whether what our brain is telling us is true or not], we're always going to be trapped in this cycle of believing that it's safer to be miserable than it is to actually create change in our lives.   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 find yourself constantly going back and forth on how you feel about your job? One day you can’t leave the office fast enough, and others, you wonder if maybe things really aren’t that bad? Not only are these constantly changing beliefs creating stress in your life, but they are also keeping you stuck.    Today, Blake shares why this emotional, yo-yo frame of mind is one of the most common mistakes women make in their careers and in their lives. She shares the evolutionary reasons why we do this to ourselves, and most importantly, how you can stop doing the back-and-forth and make a decision based on your core strengths and values.    You’ll hear the process one client went through in order to finally shift her perspective and change her life for the better. You’ll also learn how to uncover your fulfillment framework and overcome the fear that’s keeping you stuck so that you can see what you’re capable of and seek out what you deserve. Blake also shares a daily practice that’ll help you kick start the gears of change in your life.     Are you ready to make decisions from a place of wisdom and opportunity rather than out of frustration and fear?   What You’ll Learn: Why we prefer certainty over the unknown (1:21) How to know if you’re with the wrong company (7:04) The importance of uncovering your fulfillment framework (10:50) A daily practice to initiate change in your life (13:42) How fear tricks you into accepting your circumstances (14:31)   Favorite Quote:   The thing [about your workplace] you keep telling yourself you can get over…you actually won't ever be able to get over because it will never fundamentally align with what you truly believe. —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

Change doesn’t happen on its own. It requires taking responsibility for your circumstances and doing the deeper work to understand your values and what’s really important to you in your life and career.   Today, Blake welcomes Jennifer McClure, an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their influence, increase their impact, and accelerate results. Jennifer has decades of leadership and executive experience inspiring and motivating others to take action through building careers they love and lives that matter.   You’ll hear about her rise to the top at a time when she was often the only female in a leadership role and the challenges she faced along the way. The wisdom and experience she shares is a lesson in personal responsibility, offering a powerful reminder that you are capable of taking ownership over your career choices.   The power to create the change you want in your life is in your hands.    What You’ll Learn: Why Jennifer choose to lead from Human Resources (6:00) The multifaceted challenges that women face today in their careers (9:27) Why your life and career choices are your responsibility (15:30) Asking the deep questions to really know if a job is the right fit for you (23:28) The consequences of staying comfortable in a job that isn’t right for you (27:25) A question to ask yourself now if you’re feeling stuck in your career (30:59)   Favorite Quotes: I think we're at the beginning places of a real tide change in terms of corporate America, and bringing humanity back to corporate America in ways that I think it hasn't existed for decades. -Blake It's the right way for leaders to be thinking about both having a place that is successful or an organization that is successful and hitting our goals, but also finding ways for employees to win at work and succeed at life, too. -Jennifer Life is about personal responsibility, but we tend to blame other people when we're not successful. -Jennifer Your circumstances are such a small piece of the puzzle. Truly showing up in leadership is showing up knowing that you have the power to create change, understanding what that change is that you want to create, and then being able to influence others to bring that to fruition. -Blake   Connect with Jennifer:   http://jennifermcclure.net http://disrupthr.co   Download her free Personal Brand Development Workbook designed to help you build your brand and increase your impact by going to https://jennifermcclure.net/PBWorkbook   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 long does it take you to make big decisions? For many, it can be a lengthy process that not only takes a lot of precious time, but often, the decision we reach turns out to be what we knew to be true all along.    But what if you believed in yourself and your success from the very beginning? If you could make big decisions in a matter of minutes? What if you could change your mindset right now and follow through on your desire for change?   You’re capable of all of the above, and more.    Today, Blake shares the lessons she learned from a recent event with Dr. Jeff Spencer, a former athlete who, at seven years old, committed to becoming an Olympian cyclist. At 21 years old, he competed in the Olympics, and soon after, he realized that helping exceptional performers tap into their highest potential was equally as satisfying to him as competing and winning himself.    Dr. Jeff Spencer has dedicated his career to coaching elite performers and helping them change their habits and strengthen their minds, giving them tools to consistently deliver even the largest goals and perform at the top of their game. He has worked with people like Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, Dave Asprey from Bulletproof. He's coached Olympians, Fortune 500 CEOs, and now, Blake herself.    In this episode, you’ll hear a brief rundown of some of the key concepts that really hit home for Blake. She talks about why we spend so much time in the process of decision-making, and why that long ordeal is really an indicator of a lack of trust in your own judgment. She also shares important reminders about being attentive to your physical state as life progresses. You’ll also learn why we’re conditioned to believe we’re more likely to fail than to succeed, and how to turn that thinking around.    If you’re in need of wisdom and motivation today, then these powerful lessons are sure to spark something profound and inspiring in you.    What You’ll Learn: Some of the lessons Dr. Spencer shares (5:45) Why it’s important to listen to your body as life progresses (10:01) The tendency for humans to believe more in failure than success (14:41) The most profound lesson Blake learned from Dr. Spencer (16:32) Why the path to success is just about knowing the right next step to take (19:05)   Favorite Quotes: When you're spending so much time over-analyzing and trying to figure out the right solution, you already knew the right solution from the get-go. You're just thinking or feeling like you need to gather more information in order to validate what you believe is true. The longer you take to make decisions, the more likely you are to risk making the wrong decision. Every single problem we have in life has a solution. There is always a path forward. If you're shooting for perfection, you're setting yourself up to fail from the get-go because there's no such thing.    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

It was another record month for the Great Resignation. In November 2021, over four and a half million people quit their jobs.   What’s happening in the workforce today, and what does it all mean for the workforce of tomorrow?    Today, Blake shares her observations of the changes she’s witnessed in the workforce through the pandemic. She shares how she’s seen a greater understanding when it comes to career satisfaction and work-life balance when employees recognize that having more control over their lives is possible. Rather than getting stuck in the same place over and over again, she encourages you to use this unique moment as an invitation to create the change you want by seeking a more focused direction in your life and career.   The time to invest in yourself and your happiness is NOW.    What You’ll Learn: How the pandemic has changed our view of work-life balance (1:33)
 Why we get stuck in the cycle of searching for new jobs (2:15)
 The importance of uncovering the root issue before making changes (4:29)
 How to start your new career journey now (6:29)
   Favorite Quotes:   If you're one of the people who have recently quit their job, you're considering quitting your job, or you're really unfulfilled in your job and you're wondering if there's anything better for you, there's tremendous opportunity and more possibility for your life than you could even imagine.
 It's not just understanding your specific skills. It's understanding the combination of those skills, plus your experiences, your unique lens or perspective on life, and then your natural way of creating results. It's the combination of all of those things that really create your unique fingerprint for success.
 What I've seen over the pandemic is a real understanding of employees having more control of their lives, understanding the importance and the shift it makes when you have better work-life balance, when you can be more involved with your family, and when you can have some choice and some decision making about what your career and your life look like. 
   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 spent enough of your years debating making a change?    For women feeling stress and anxiety in their careers, feeling stuck becomes the norm all too quickly. When you just don’t know the right next step to take, the idea of change feels daunting.    Overcoming that fear isn’t easy, but with the right direction and the unwavering support of a community that understands exactly what you’ve been feeling, the wheels of change start to move faster than you ever thought possible.     Today, Blake welcomes Melissa to the show to talk about the real-life results she’s experienced on her Bridge to Fulfillment journey. Her story might sound familiar to many of you wondering whether or not this program can help you. Hearing her progress will leave you with a feeling of hope and the realization that your own transformation is indeed possible.    Today, you’ll hear how Melissa went from a place of career instability towards something that not only gave her meaning but also taught her how to cultivate trust in her own decision-making. She shares how she overcame the fear of investing in herself and how going all-in helped her gain confidence, clarity, and direction.    What You’ll Learn:   The moment Melissa knew it was time to make a change (2:52)
 Overcoming doubt and second-guessing when it comes to seeking help (6:59)
 Why we tend to put off investing in ourselves (9:13)
 How the program helped Melissa find a job that she loves (17:39)
 Why traditional career coaches rarely have a lasting impact (24:20)
   Favorite Quotes:   I kept waiting for it to get better. I kept waiting for the change to happen. I kept waiting for the company to recognize all the things that I had done…I think for me, it was, I don't care what I have to do, I just don't want to be here anymore. —Melissa
 I love the support, it's almost intoxicating. It's something that I just keep wanting to come back and get that support and get that feedback and run with it. I mean, that's how corporate America should be. That's how women should be supporting women. And I never truly understood women supporting women until I was in this program. —Melissa
 It's a huge part of my heart to be able to change the corporate culture, woman by woman. When you understand the things that you now understand, it will change the way that you lead your team, it will change the way you lead your leader, it will change how you show up. —Blake
 There are a lot of solutions out there that are bandaids when we're unhappy in our careers. The problem is nobody's really getting to the root cause of what it is that’s really that's misaligned in your life. What is it really that you need 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

Fear is a natural part of life. However, our fears don’t always represent the truth.   Many times, they’re just beliefs that we allow to hold us back.   If your fears are based on misbeliefs that you’re telling yourself, then you are allowing them to drive your decisions, your thoughts, your time, and ultimately, your future.   Today, Blake reveals the true origins of our fears and explains how they are often based on lies we tell ourselves. If you’re ready to get past your fears and truly create the life you want, it starts with understanding that not everything your brain tells you is true.   Fear is simply your brain reacting to the uncertainty you feel.   But YOU hold the power to shift your fears and change your life.   Today, you’ll learn which of your fears might be holding you back, and how you can gain control over misbeliefs. You’ll hear the most important questions to ask yourself if you’re ready to move forward, and why making friends with the fears you carry is so important.   What You’ll Learn:   Why you’re already more powerful than you give yourself credit for (0:31) Questioning what’s really holding you back (1:27) Making friends with fear (2:50) A powerful, revealing question to ask yourself about fear (4:31)   Favorite Quotes:   “Fear is tied to feeling powerless, but you aren't powerless. You have the ability every day to make decisions that can move you forward, closer to what you want.” “Unexpected things have likely come your way in your life, things you hadn't planned for. And somehow you figure it out, you adapted, you survived, and you are still here.” “People always act in accordance with what they believe to be true about themselves and their environment. So, what misbeliefs or lives are you telling yourself that are holding you back from your dreams?”   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 there was a secret formula that could help you maximize your productivity, boost your creativity, justify permission to rest, and help you gain a sense of balance in your life?    Sounds great, right? It might surprise you to know that women were born with this ability to optimize our work/life balance, but cultural taboos have prevented us from talking about it.   Today, Blake welcomes special guest, Renae Fieck. She is a mom of 3 and occupational therapist who helps women optimize their time and energy through unlocking the power of their cycles so that they can be thriving high achievers. Through her method, she helps women balance the demands of life, make a bigger impact, and get bigger results without adding more stress or needing more time. She’s the host of Rising Moms (soon to be Cycle Advantage) Podcast. She can be found at www.renaefieck.com.   Today, you’ll learn why it’s so important for us to reconnect with our natural rhythms and lean into trusting what's going on inside of our bodies. Renae believes that by not paying attention to our cyclical nature, we’re neglecting our biggest asset. You’ll learn how to monitor and ultimately honor your body so that you can maximize your potential and achieve your goals without the usual hustle.    What You’ll Learn:   Turning a taboo subject into our greatest asset  (4:20)
 The first step to understanding your biological cycle (7:47)
 How to start tracking your patterns (10:44)
 The Four Cycles women experience in a month (17:07)
 Signs and symptoms of misaglignment (23:20)
 How to sync your activities with your cycle (35:43)
   Favorite Quotes:   Even thinking about our cycle has so much shame and taboo and stigma around it in our world, that to be able to transform that into not being something that is a weakness that we have as women, but really truly one of our biggest assets has really helped me step fully into it. It has given me so much more grace, so much more space, and so much more understanding. -Renae
 Regardless of what job you do or what's going on in your life, whether you're a mom with three kids or you're a single woman, understand more about  how you're fundamentally wired. The patterns and cycles in your life will empower you and give you the information to create change. -Blake
 We get into cycles of overwhelm, and cycles where we don't have enough time for things because we don't stop and take the time to get clear and prioritize. -Blake
 We need recharging, we need connection and relationships, we need productivity. And we need to feel like we have the space to reflect back. We need all four of those pieces. So if you're letting go of one, if productivity and getting things done is more important than recharging, then something's gonna misfire at some point. All four pieces of the cycle are just as important as the other ones. -Renae
 Sometimes the bravest and the biggest thing you can do is set the computer down and walk away and come back to it when your body's ready. -Renae
   Guest Links:  www.renaefieck.com   www.instagram.com/renaefieck    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 tired of not having the balance you want in your life?   Are you feeling stuck in a work environment that's toxic?   Often when we feel this way, our first impulse is to change our environment. We start searching for new jobs and tell ourselves that things will get better. But it doesn’t take long until we recognize the same problems starting to return.    A “change of scenery” or taking a step back in your career is rarely the answer. These are just short-term solutions to bigger problems, and until you address the root cause, they will continue to follow you wherever you go, into whatever job you take.    Today, Blake explains why the changes you seek won’t be found in new jobs or title changes. You’ll hear why continuing to make career compromises is a never-ending cycle that won’t lead to permanent change, and she reveals the reasons why stress follows you into every new role. When exhaustion and dissatisfaction follow you, job after job, it’s a clear sign that you need a fresh perspective.    Real change starts with learning new habits, creating boundaries, and learning the tools that will ultimately help you do your job differently.    What You’ll Learn:   How coaches and mentors can help shed light on the possibilities that exist (2:06)
 Blakes journey of discovery, from job changes to mentorship (2:43)
 Why simply changing your job won’t change your situation (5:01)
 The lie you have to stop telling yourself if you want better balance (7:47)
   Favorite Quotes:   It wasn't until I started out on my own and ended up getting coaches that I became aware that I was sacrificing things that ultimately would never make me happy. I was trading one thing for another. —Blake
 You may think that it's the stressful job or the toxic environment that is making you unhappy and creating that imbalance… But the reality is, that's only part of the situation. The other part of the situation is actually you. —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 often wonder if you have what it takes to do what you really want to?    Do you sometimes doubt that you’re qualified or strong enough to make a change?    Doubts and questions about how and if we measure up are more common than most of us realize. But when you’re able to shift your perspective and see things from a different angle, you can finally start to identify the possibilities that have always existed…you just didn’t see them there before.    Today, Blake welcomes Nicole to the program to share her experience of finding clarity, success, and more fulfillment than she ever thought was possible. Working in the tech industry left her feeling like a move to the private sector was something she wanted, but she worried whether or not she was capable of making the change. She wondered what she had to offer and if she’d be taken seriously.   That’s when Nicole made the decision to reach out and ask for help.     Through The Bridge to Fulfillment program, Nicole learned more about what she was looking for and uncovered her secret sauce. She was finally able to find her voice and make real changes in her life and career. Today, you’ll hear what made her finally decide to ask for help, how she learned to let go of her limiting beliefs, and how she gained confidence in herself and her abilities, giving her the strength to reach for transformative change.   What You’ll Learn:   How Nicole was feeling before she reached out for help (2:09)
 Why your secret sauce transferable skills probably aren’t what you think (3:38)
 Learning how to communicate on a deeper, more personal level (6:53)
 The importance of building a solid foundation for changes to take place (10:35)
 Why unlearning is just as important as learning (14:39)
 The holistic changes the program has brought to Nicole’s life (23:05)
   Favorite Quotes:   I was listening to your podcast a lot on my way to work, it really helped pump me up and give me hope when I was listening to those success stories. That was the first moment when I realized that there were possibilities for approaching my career through a different lens. -Nicole
 My whole transformation, personally, has just been really profound. I articulate so much better than I used to. I used to get really tied up with verbal communication in general and now, here I am going into these interviews completely confident and grounded in knowing exactly who I am, what I'm capable of and what I can bring to the team. -Nicole
 When we get to a place where we are really unfulfilled in our careers, we get really focused on the tactics and our circumstances. And yes, those things matter. But many times we don't realize the personal growth and the personal opportunities that we have to gain skills or shift our perspective and open up possibilities. -Blake
 When you're at this crossroads, this can absolutely be the launchpad to the best next part of your life. But it only happens when you take the opportunity to really make it that way. -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

If you’ve ever suffered a toxic work situation, boss, or new leadership who just doesn’t seem to like you, it can be easy to lose all your confidence.   Especially if your confidence is tied to other people’s perspective of you/the value you bring, degrees, certifications and qualifications, the money you make, or the things you own…   But CONFIDENCE is perhaps one of the most important elements to creating a life you want.   So if you’ve begun to doubt who you are, wondering if something else is possible for you but you’re just not experiencing the confidence you need to fully understand your potential, then it might be time to ask yourself…    Where am I getting my confidence from?   Today, Blake reveals the true origins of confidence and how those ideas we hold about ourselves can often be misleading. She explains how false assumptions can result in a confidence crash, making you feel unsure about who you are and what you’re really capable of.    You’ll learn how to rebound and finally get back to a place where you feel passionate, excited, and valuable in your work and life.      What You’ll Learn:   The reasons women lose confidence in themselves (0:32)
 Why outside appearances can be deceiving (2:14)
 How to shift your self-confidence perspective (3:21)
 Understanding the roots of your confidence (6:53)
 Bouncing back from a lack of confidence (9:13)
   Favorite Quotes:   Confidence is perhaps one of the most important things in creating the life you want.
 When you look at your confidence from a place of understanding yourself, then you begin to realize that you can be confident regardless of what other people think. 
 It's a gift and an opportunity to realize the ways in which you've defined who you are and the value you bring to this world has nothing to do with your circumstances, with other people's perspectives, or with achieving things and everything to do with your own personal inherent value.
     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

Most people, particularly women and women of color, simply aren’t comfortable advocating for themselves at work.   Maybe it’s because of how you were raised, or perhaps it’s generational. Or maybe you just don’t want to rock the boat. So, you wait…. hoping that one day, you’ll be recognized and get that raise or be given that promotion.    The question is why? Why don’t we know our own self worth enough to use it to our advantage as a tool for change?    The answer is simple: It’s because you just haven’t had the right combination of tools and role-models showing you that the change you seek really is possible.    Today, Blake welcomes Netta Jenkins, a leading voice in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion field whose soaring audience engagement was doubtless a key factor in Forbes naming her as one of the top 7 anti-racism consultants in the world. Netta was featured in CIO Views publication as “The Top 10 Most Influential Black Women in Business to Follow in 2021”.  An acclaimed author with a deep background in communications, leadership, and behavioral psychology, Netta has been advising corporations and audiences of all kinds for more than 15 years on the most effective strategies to address systemic racism, its traumatic impact, and the path to social justice.   In this episode, you’ll hear how Netta was encouraged from a young age to advocate for herself, despite circumstances that could have easily had the opposite effect. She shares how that strength helped catapult her to success, and how she helps others cultivate a strong, unbreakable sense of self-worth that gives them the courage to confidently change their circumstances.    What You’ll Learn:   How Netta developed her strong sense of power from an early age (4:10)
 The most important element of self-advocacy (10:21)
 The 3 steps you can take towards a better career path (10:08)
 Moving forward through the scars of negative experiences in the workplace (20:37)
 An acronym to help organizations address their root issues (26:32)
 Key questions to ask during the interview process to know whether this a company you’ll be able to grow with (34:07)
   Favorite Quotes:   My mother said something so pivotal, she said, “Netta I didn't bring you in this world to cry about things. I brought you in this world to create change”. -Netta
 Oftentimes, we don't realize the importance of our words. But we also don't realize the importance of our belief systems and how those belief systems then create the outcomes of our lives. -Blake
 What I love about the idea of self-advocacy is it's about how can I create that change? How do I be the one to move that instead of expecting somebody else to fix it. Instead of it being external, it now becomes internal. And so I can do something about it, I can be that person that creates the change.  -Blake
 If a patient went to their physician and asked them to write a prescription without first understanding the patient's underlying health condition, that would be a problem, right? So organizations must resist that impulse to just seek immediate relief for their symptoms, and instead focus on the core disease of what's happening. -Netta
 When we understand who we are and our perspective, we can better understand other people and their perspective. And we can have empathy and we can have real conversations that bring teams together, change organizations, and create the result we actually want to create. -Blake
 Organizations are going to see if they can't get it together, and start to really solve for these disparities, these systemic gaps within their organizations, they won't have an organization. -Netta   Connect with Netta Jenkins: Website: www.nettajenkins.com     Community Space: www.ourdipper.com    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nettajenkins/     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 do you dream for yourself and your life? A hassle-free day at work, fewer headaches, or simply a weekend free from checking emails or responding to work-related text messages? Perhaps even a job you actually enjoy and feel energized by (or does that seem too good to be true)?   Those goals are really just the tip of the iceberg of what’s possible. For so many women, they’re the goals we strive for on a daily basis.    But the truth is that most people don’t dream BIG enough.    We tend to dream or set goals within the limits of what we know or what we’ve seen. But, there’s a whole world that exists outside of what’s known, and that’s where real fulfillment begins to take shape and transform into something much bigger.    Today, Blake challenges you to consider the unknown: What if you dreamt a little bit bigger? If your goals include financial freedom, independence, career significance, and more time to enjoy life with your family, then what’s holding you back from achieving it is the gap between what you know and what you don’t know yet.    If all you know is hustle and unfulfilling work, then you’re simply missing the pieces that can connect you to what’s actually possible. Learn how to push past the fear and take the first steps towards transformation.    What You’ll Learn:   Why most people aren’t setting their goals high enough (1:50)
 Blake’s personal story of seeking change (3:29)
 The potential future you could be sacrificing because of fear (6:32)
 Challenge your beliefs about what’s possible (8:52)
 The first step on your path to transformation (11:09)
 Favorite Quotes:   “Most people's career and life goals are so much smaller than what they can actually accomplish.”
 “I had a lot of beliefs and a lot of perspectives that were keeping me stuck and trapped in a life, and a career that was far less impactful than I wanted it to be. My dreams and my goals were far too small.”
 “I have been able to accomplish things I would have never thought possible: Working 20 to 25 hours a week, being able to not work nights and weekends, being able to go to my kid’s events, truly waking up energized and passionate excited about what I do every day.”
 “If there's anything in your life that you wish were different, or if there are things that you do because you feel like you have to or you should, or because that's the only possibility for your life, I want to challenge you that that's not true.”
 “Ultimately, that contraction of what you think is possible for you is actually the thing that's keeping you stuck.”
 “Every single day that you get up, that you're not living life to the fullest is another day of regret, another day of lost time, and another day that you're not able to be fully present with your family to really enjoy the life that you've been given.”
   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

Finally laying your head down on a pillow at night should be a welcome relief. But for many working women, it’s become a place where our worries gather. Your body tosses & turns while your head feels like a circus of anxiety.    If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to fall asleep, or you wake up in the middle of the night with your mind racing, you’re not alone. Worry, stress, & anxiety are all too common sleep companions keeping us from getting the rest we need to wake up recharged.    But it doesn’t have to be this way.    Real rest is possible when you have the right tools to get unstuck from the mental loop.    Today, Blake explains why so many women are suffering from a lack of sleep, and what those thoughts keeping you awake at night are trying to tell you. She shares valuable tools that will help you shift that pattern in your life, and a simple exercise that’ll help you find relief tonight. You’ll learn how to pinpoint where and when you may have developed these worry habits, and how to reframe your understanding to receive them as gifts that will ultimately help you grow.   What You’ll Learn:   The impact that a lack of sleep can have on your life(0:31)
 A simple practice to help relieve anxiety before going to bed (3:17)
 How to view the emotions you’re experiencing in a more helpful way (5:01)
 The definition of a trigger and what it feels like (6:02)
 Why processing your feelings and patterns is so important (8:22)
 What your sleep disruption is trying to tell you (10:09)
   Favorite Quotes:   If you're not sleeping well, you can't think well and you can't live well. 
 We get to a place in our life where the coping mechanisms that we developed in our childhood are no longer working for us.
 Most of us haven't been taught how to deal with our emotions or to honestly understand that what we feel isn't necessarily the truth. 
 One of the greatest gifts that you can give yourself, your family, your children and those around you is to learn how to really understand what your feelings and what your patterns are telling you and really be able to process them. 
 Our feelings are actually a gift. They're not scary. They're there to help us grow. They're there to help give us freedom. And when we understand how to do that, we begin to be empowered.   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

Sometimes life gives you lemons, and other times, it delivers them by the truckload. When the unexpected happens, and it feels like we’re just not catching any breaks, that’s a good indication that you’re ripe for a transformation.    Today, Blake welcomes Brittany to the program to share her story of change, and how this program has helped her recognize and step into her unique potential. A newly single mom who was suddenly forced out of her job, Brittany was doing her best to support her daughter while simultaneously going through a divorce. Like many women, she believed that in order to make a career change, it would require years of building skills and experience, perhaps even a new degree, in order to find what she truly wanted to do.   But thankfully, a little voice inside of her knew better. She took action and reached out to see what she might find if she dug a little deeper into her true values. After only 45 days, she was able to find the flexibility she wanted through remote work that allowed her to uplevel from a manager role to a director-level role.  All WITH unlimited pay incentives!   In this episode, you’ll hear how Brittany did it, and how you can tap into her real-life inspiration so you can finally reach for what’s possible in your life and career!   What You’ll Learn:   Where Brittany started and why she felt compelled to start the program (2:21)
 Why changing jobs just wasn’t going to be enough this time (6:20)
 How Blake saw beyond Brittany’s fears and recognized her potential (11:39)
 Recognizing your strengths to market yourself authentically (18:21)
 How Brittany’s exciting new role ticks all of her natural talent boxes (23:25)
 How the personal depth of this course made it different from previous coaching experiences (26:43)
   Favorite Quotes:   I wanted so badly to reframe what was happening to me and make it a positive situation. -Brittany
 It felt like I had too much on my plate to see clearly. -Brittany
 I think a really great tool, when you find yourself in that position, is to find somebody that is able to coach and guide you there. I lost the ability temporarily to get myself there. It was almost fate that led me to you. -Brittany
 I truly believed that if I did not make that investment, I would end up taking a job out of fear; a job that I wasn't going to be happy with, was not going to fulfill me, and maybe not even have the values that I wanted a company to have. Maybe I’d take less pay out of desperation because “any pay was better than no pay” in my head…but I knew better. -Brittany
 When you have the confidence to understand who you are as a person, where you add value, and how to show that to people, you don't show up as that person that says the same canned thing that everybody else says. And that's why you stand out. -Blake
 As women, and even as little girls, we're taught not to create waves, and to make everybody happy. And as a result of that, we aren't always showing up as our authentic selves. -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  

If you’ve often felt pulled toward making a career change, but think you’re just too deep in your current line of work to risk transitioning, you’re not alone.    For many women, mid-career transitions often feel too risky, but the truth is that the skills and experiences you’ve already gained in your position are actually adding more value to what you have to offer. With such an abundance of experience and knowledge to share, mid-career may even be the BEST time for you to make a change.    Today, Blake breaks down the barriers and debunks the most common myths around mid-career transitions. She uncovers the root of the fears that keep us stuck and shares why transitioning in the middle or later part of your career is not only common, but can be one of the absolute best times to do so.   It’s time to move past your fears and learn how to communicate the unique skill set that only you bring to the table.    What You’ll Learn:   4 reasons why mid-career is the best time for a transition (1:11)
 How to stop making fear-driven decisions (3:36)
 Are you trying to accelerate with your foot on the emergency brake? (5:04)
 Why you might feel stuck when all you want is change (7:22)
 The real risk of staying on a path that isn’t right for you (9:12)
   Favorite Quotes:   We only know what we've seen and experienced. And if you've been in the same company, role, or industry your entire career, you're limited to what your experiences and knowledge have been.
 You create the life you want by going after the possibility and the opportunity.
 The risk isn't in creating change. The risk actually comes from staying in a path that doesn't align.
 Opportunity comes when you seek help from someone who has been there and done that and been able to do the same for others.
     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, instead of constantly feeling overwhelmed, you were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate your success?   What if, rather than never feeling like you have enough time to do something just for yourself, you actually had “me” time to refresh and rejuvenate?   Imagine a life where you finally felt like you were in control, you could sit back and celebrate your achievements, and life didn’t feel so….overwhelming.   If that sounds great, but you’re thinking “that’ll never be me,” then today’s episode is just the fuel you need to spark change in your life.   For high achievers, overwhelm seems like it’s just par for the course, but normalizing consistent cycles of overwhelm isn’t the answer. Rather than settling for a quick fix, real change means getting to the root of the problem. But often, we can’t see it because we’re lacking the tools (and the time) to make such a big shift on our own.   Today, Blake asks you to think about what it would feel like if you were in control. What would it feel like if you woke up every day with peace of mind and truly felt accomplished? In this episode, you’ll learn the effects that overwhelm can have on your life, and the false assumption you might be holding on to about why you can’t reduce the responsibility that you’re carrying. She also shares an exercise with 5 tips that will help you identify what would need to happen in order to create change.   It’s time to recognize that something needs to change and you can do something about it.    What You’ll Learn: The long-term effects of overwhelm (0:38)
 What you can do when you’re feeling overwhelmed (1:00)
 Our false assumptions about change (4:12)
 How to take action and reduce your stress (5:46)
 What it means if you’re consistently feeling overwhelmed (7:06)
   Favorite Quotes: If you are a high achiever, you may ultimately end up spending a significant portion of your life in overwhelm, paralyzing you from the very changes you need in order to create a happier, more peaceful, and more balanced life.
 What would it feel like if you were in control, you had peace of mind and you truly felt accomplished?
 It's important to connect to what we want to feel and what that would look like so that you can really identify what would need to happen in order to create that change.
 We're assuming that we have to do certain things, we're assuming that it's going to be painful or complicated or take a lot of time, we're assuming that we have to figure it out all on our own, we're assuming that nothing can change. But that couldn't be further from the truth.
 By allowing yourself time to process through your current situation, what options you have, and prioritize what will make the biggest impact, you can begin to see light at the end of the tunnel.
 If you find yourself consistently getting into cycles of overwhelm, there are likely tools and knowledge that you're missing that are keeping you stuck. But you can shift those. You can get support.
 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 could be doing so much more, but your company just isn’t seeing your potential? Feeling undervalued or underutilized is an issue many women are experiencing. Perhaps you feel like your skills or efforts are constantly being overlooked. It leaves you second-guessing what you’re capable of and questioning whether you’re in the right role. In order to be seen and fulfill our potential, we have to know what we’re good at. Knowing where your strengths lie holds the key to unlocking your true value. When you’re able to communicate them effectively, change has room to grow. Today, Blake welcomes Dawn Marchand as she shares her experience of success through the program. Her journey began with a desire to take action after feeling undervalued & underutilized in her previous role. In only 4 short months, The Bridge to Fulfillment helped her pinpoint her unique skill-set, seek out a company that could benefit from it, and ultimately land a personally curated role at a salary that went far beyond her expectations. In this episode, you’ll hear how Dawn overcame her fears before joining the program, why she eventually made the leap, and the positive ways that it’s impacted her life so far. You’ll hear how she learned to communicate her value in a way that inspired the company to create a custom-made position just for her. She also shares how she’s made an impressive 20 times the ROI through the program so far! What You’ll Learn: How Dawn made the decision to start the program (2:13)
 Moving beyond the 2 most common fears women face about creating change (8:00)
 How doors open when you’re able to truly communicate your value (10:25)
 What it takes to ensure salary negotiations go in your favor (13:02)
 Why The Bridge to Fulfillment stands apart from other programs of its kind (19:51)
 Favorite Quotes: I think you're very gifted at understanding the makeup of someone and what makes them successful and how they operate. And, I think that's a very unique gift that you have personally that I don't think other people in the same line of work have. -Dawn
 Our realities are determined by how we habitually perceive ourselves and who we are in our roles. So, if I kept telling myself I was not going to find the right role, or it wasn't going to work, then it wasn't gonna work. -Dawn
 This program has kind of given me a voice, and it has really given me my own voice. -Dawn
 Far too many women believe that in order to move into a role where they're doing fulfilling work, or they have the balance they want ,or have the things that they want, that they can't also have the type of income that they want. -Blake
 Far too many women are thinking negotiation is just about what happens when they give you the offer. But the reality is, it starts at the very beginning. -Blake
 You come in with one idea or one perspective, a small glimpse of what it is you actually want. But through this process, we get really clear on who you are, where you're talented, and what the right environment is- and how to actually use that to maximize all of the parts of your life. 
 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

Sitting and hoping for change is a familiar story for so many women. In the rare moments you have to daydream on your morning commute, or between leaving the office for the day and picking the kids up from school, hope feels like the only thing you have time for. That hope, unfortunately, is part of the reason why only 14% of C-suite leaders in the United States are women. In order to see that number increase, we’ve got to do more than simply hope. If you want to move from hoping to making things happen, gaining confidence in your abilities will activate the momentum you need to spark change. Today, Blake welcomes Leigh Mitchell, a Diverse Talent Recruiter/Promoter and Brand Strategist. As founder of Bee Happy HR Co. Leigh manages the client experience and builds buzz for diversity-driven brands. Leigh is also the founder of Women in Biz Network where she coaches clients, speaks with influential guests on her Time to Thrive Podcast, curates mentorship initiatives, promotes Women in Biz Network’s vetted diversity-driven career board, and delivers skill-building events to a variety of audiences. In this episode, you’ll hear Leigh share her first-hand perspective on managing the typical work/life balance before recognizing that she had more options than she realized. She talks about how change finally started to happen in her career, and the full scale of her transition into a successful business owner helping other women do the same. Leigh and Blake weigh in on the often overlooked value of the people around us, and they share how you can learn to leverage the skills of others to your advantage. If you’re ready to stop hoping and start building the confidence you need to activate real change in your life and career, today’s episode will help you see things in a new and brighter light. What You’ll Learn: How Leigh recognized her unique skills and made a successful career transition (5:04)
 Learning how to leverage the skills of the people around you (8:23)
 How “she recovery” is impacting women and the workforce (11:12)
 Advice for shifting your perspective when it comes to change (19:29)
 One important question to ask yourself if you’re unhappy in your job (23:48)
 Favorite Quotes: Connect with people who can help you fill in the gaps of your knowledge and expertise and your strengths, and help you to play to your strengths. -Leigh Mitchell
 We need to change the environment, to make the environment conducive for women to be at the top, and we need to actually ask for and know how to ask for what we want to create the type of change we want inside the organization. - Blake
 Surround yourself with people who are doing things that you personally love and that gave you encouragement. If you surround yourself with cheerleaders, essentially that will help to encourage you to think bigger, and to not second guess yourself. - Leigh Mitchell
 My needs weren't being met because I was so busy worrying about meeting everybody else's needs that I wasn't meeting my own. I wasn't living my own values. -Leigh Mitchell
 When you understand the degree of what you need to be fulfilled and happy, and you understand how you work, you will not take the wrong type of job. -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

You work hard to perfect the act of juggling everything in your life and career. You try to be a great mom, a supportive spouse, a reliable friend, a helpful daughter, and a knowledgeable leader at work. But sometimes, being on double, triple, even quadruple duty every day starts to take its toll. With little to no time for yourself, you wonder how much further you can bend until you break. In today’s world, women continue to increase our responsibilities at work while simultaneously retaining responsibilities at home. With stress for women clocking in at 50% higher than men in the same age group, this “do-it-all” generation of women is starting to feel the strain. Unless we demand better for ourselves, we’ll continue to be a part of the problem. OR, we can choose to be part of the solution. In today’s episode, Blake explores how the mounting duties of home and work-life compound, specifically in the lives of women. She reveals startling statistics about how this increasing level of responsibility is affecting our stress levels and overall health before diving into a discussion on how taking the reins and making the decision to invest in yourself is not only the solution to regaining control, but it’s also the path to clarity and ultimately, a happier, more fulfilling life for you and your family. What You’ll Learn: How your life and career impact one another (4:09)
 Taking control of the reins and reclaiming your time (5:34)
 Making the decision to invest in yourself (8:22)
 How women just like you have created more fulfilling lives and careers (12:40)
 Favorite Quotes: We feel responsible for making sure our team has what they need, that we're supporting them, making sure they're developed, and they feel valuable. And then, at the end of the day, there's little to nothing left for us. And this inherently is part of the problem.
 What is happening at your job impacts your life and what's happening in your life impacts your job.
 If you find yourself overstressed, stretched for time, wishing and dreaming about taking a vacation just to get a break, then it's time to take the reins back in your life. It's time to reclaim your time, your energy, and your mind!
 If you find yourself longing for more time to work out, take care of yourself, spend with your kids, do things with friends, or for the community, or you just want more peace of mind and energy at the end of the day, know that the solution starts with 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

You have a good job. On paper, everything about your life looks like success—you’re making a great income, performing at the top of your field, and quickly climbing the ladder. The only problem is that you don’t feel happy, but the thought of change has you feeling scared of what you might have to sacrifice. So instead, you keep trudging along, sucking it up at work, and hoping that the next achievement will FINALLY make you happy. If this is how you’ve been feeling about your life and career, you’re not alone.   Following a path to success that’s been paved by others leads to disappointment and a lack of true fulfillment. If you’re wondering “Is this is as good as it gets?”, the answer is a resounding “no”. Success is what you make it, and that starts with knowing exactly what that means for you. In today’s episode, Blake shares why versions of success that aren’t your own will ultimately lead to disappointment. She explains why we can end up feeling guilty when we’ve “made it” but we’re still not satisfied, and how that can affect our health and our families. With more options and flexibility than ever before, there’s no better time in history to discover what will truly make you happy (& then make it happen!). Seeking out expert help is a sign of strength, getting you where you want to go faster and with more clarity so you can ensure that your next move is the right one. What You’ll Learn: How to recognize when you’re lying to yourself about career satisfaction (0:31)
 Redefining your definition of success (2:18)
 3 things that will help you uncover your version of success (3:42)
 The origins of success (4:47)
 Favorite Quotes: Too often, we get stuck believing that we just should suck it up, that it's better to sacrifice our happiness for what's comfortable or known. 
 Life lived based on other people's values or other people's perspectives of success will ultimately lead to health issues, a lifetime of regrets, and disconnection from the very people you care about the most.
 You have the power to change your circumstances.
 That desire that you have for a different life, it's there for a reason. It's the lighthouse that's beckoning you to a better future. It's only when you begin to trust that there can be something more, something better for you, that you give yourself the permission to seek it. 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

Often, we feel like we need to settle in our careers. We think that if we have ONE desirable thing, we can't possibly ask for more (OR that we have to trade one for the other). For example, if you already have the flexibility you need, you might be afraid to reach for the growth you desire out of the fear of sacrificing what you already have. But with clarity, confidence, and support, you really can achieve that growth, without sacrificing the flexibility, if you just know how to communicate and position yourself to stand out in the market. In today’s episode, Blake welcomes Ashley to share her story. Before joining the program, Ashley already had the flexibility of remote work to her advantage. She had been working part-time for the last 9 years so she could have the flexibility she needed for her family, but felt like she was sacrificing her growth and income in exchange. Through the program, she was able to maintain the flexibility she needed while simultaneously achieving growth in her career AND more than doubling her income. She learned how to take the next steps by leveraging her skills and knowing how she worked best in order to transition into a new industry. The best part? She achieved all of this in just 2 months! What You’ll Learn: Being clear about what you need in your next job (5:30)
 Why being good at something doesn’t mean it’s what you should be doing (8:52)
 Discovering your secret sauce (20:25)
 Why transitioning into a new industry might be easier than you think (22:43)
 How confidence can help you pave the path forward (33:10)
 Favorite Quotes: “You have to kind of go along this journey of reflecting and learning what your life's goals are, your non-negotiables, what you're willing to sacrifice, and what you're not willing to sacrifice.” —Ashley
 “Just because you're doing something well at work, doesn't actually mean that that's what you're best at doing.” —Ashley
 “If you're just mindlessly applying to all of these different positions, you're wasting your time. There is a better approach.” —Ashley
 “There's an art and a science to networking. And if you don't have that secret sauce pitch, or you don't understand or have clarity, just talking to somebody won't open the doors for you.” —Blake
 “I knew that I was worth more, that I wanted to grow, and I wanted to be compensated for what I knew I was worth.” —Ashley
 “Work should be something that you're passionate about. And that work should be something that allows you to lead the life that you want and have the balance that you want.” —Blake
   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 we feel unfulfilled or undervalued in our careers, it can be easy to believe that our job is the problem. More often than not, it’s actually a lack of confidence that comes from not knowing how to advocate for ourselves that is really holding us back. Gaining the knowledge and skills to advocate for ourselves is the key to escaping the endless cycle of unfulfillment and discovering the value of the talents we possess and tools that help us explain our value to others.  In today’s episode, Blake talks about the importance of advocating for yourself in the workforce. She’ll help you recognize why some of your most common workplace issues actually stem from a lack of understanding about how to advocate for yourself. You’ll learn how to communicate your value, and how advocating for your talents can help you level up your impact and income without sacrificing work life balance and flexibility. What You’ll Learn: Statistics to know about women in the workplace (1:29)
 Reasons why women aren’t earning what we’re worth (2:40)
 How to know when you’re missing opportunities to advocate for yourself (3:29)
 An everyday example of advocating for yourself (6:09)
 Developing the skill of asking for what you want (11:16)
 Why learning how to advocate for yourself now is so important (14:55)
 Favorite Quotes: I'm so passionate about helping women understand that we are the key to transforming what's happening in corporate America.
 It's our inability to speak up, our inability to push for, advocate, or ask for what we want or need that keeps us stuck in cycles where we are really allowing our work to drive our lives.
 Advocating is about understanding your strengths, passions, and skills in a really deep way so that you can build a visual picture for someone else.
 Understanding your value and how to advocate for it really changes the game.
   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

Most people believe that in order to make a big, meaningful career change, you have to go back to school or start over all the way at the bottom. Not only is that a myth, but it also has the potential to be a costly mistake. Transitioning in your career isn’t about spending money on another degree and starting over. In fact, it’s actually a lot more achievable than that with significantly less risk and immense gain. In today’s episode, Blake explains why so many women fall into the trap of believing that more education brings greater career flexibility. She talks about the all-too-familiar path we tend to follow towards change, and why it doesn’t always lead to what we were looking for. If you’re looking for the most impactful route to real change, asking for help has the potential to save you time, money, and ultimately, help you finally gain peace of mind. What You’ll Learn: The typical path we follow when we want to create change (0:50)
 The signs that you and your path are misaligned (3:27)
 Why more education doesn’t necessarily lead to more professional success (6:20)
 When not getting what you wanted actually turns out to be a gift (8:09)
 Why it all starts with clarity about the outcome you want (9:08)
 Favorite Quotes: The problem is that the majority of the time these beliefs that we have, that we have to start over at the bottom that we have to take a huge pay cut, or we have to go back to school, they're just not true. But it's the thing that keeps us stuck for years. 
 You likely already have most of the skills you need to transition into a different role, industry, company, or career. But, without the right framework to uncover it, and then help you understand how to reposition yourself, you will likely miss it. 
 If you aren't clear on the outcome you want, and you don't have the right framework and strategy, that tactic is not going to solve the root cause of your problem. 
 It's not just about moving to the next job. It's about moving to the right one.
   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 feeling bored, undervalued, or stuck in your career and don’t feel like you’re growing, then it’s likely you’ve been thinking about change. But there’s a difference between simply changing jobs and actually making a change for the better. To do that, you’ll need to understand the mindset and tactics that will ensure you’re negotiating effectively to get everything you want and need. In today’s episode, Blake reveals the mindset and tactical skills that make up the art of negotiation. You’ll learn how to uncover and communicate your value so that you can stand out from the crowd. You’ll hear how to recognize a cultural match from a company standpoint, and the importance of investing in yourself in order to gain the skills that’ll help you control the trajectory of your career. What You’ll Learn: Why there’s still work to do in closing the gender pay gap (0:40)
 What every woman needs to understand about the negotiation process (2:03)
 Recognizing whether or not you’re truly investing in yourself (3:50)
 How to align your next job with your values (5:43)
 The 3 key tactical tips for negotiating (10:21)
 Why the negotiation process is so important to get right (11:27)
 Favorite Quotes: As women, our lack of knowledge about how to own our value and where our greatest value comes from, and truly negotiate our worth is a part of the problem. And it’s a part of the problem that we can solve. 
 I’ve found the key to most things in life is a mix of both tactics plus mindset. 
 We haven't been taught to invest in ourselves. For most of us, the last time we really significantly invested in ourselves was in college. But we invest in our kids all the time. 
 We must invest in ourselves in order to expect others to invest in us. 
 We don't realize companies are just like people. They have personalities, they have cultures, they have ways of working. And sometimes those are a fit, and sometimes they're not. 
 Understanding and matching yourself with the right opportunities buys you significant leverage in the negotiation process. 
   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 you know it’s time to make a change in your life and career, it’s inevitable that questions begin to arise. Is this actually the right program for me? Is this the right person to help me? Is this the right path for me? Will it be specific enough for my individual needs? How do I know it’ll work? In today’s episode, Blake welcomes Amanda, a client who was at first skeptical of the program, but quickly realized how it was exactly what she needed. When Amanda came to us, she was completely burnt out, chasing the usual corporate dream when she finally decided it was time to gain clarity about what she really wanted. Within the first month of the program, she experienced a shift that her family and friends noticed immediately. Today, you’ll hear exactly how the program works and the high level of tailored support you receive throughout the process from a client who at first thought it was “too good to be true.” This is an inside look into how one woman learned to set boundaries, stop feeling guilty, and take the first steps on her path towards finding a better company culture and thrive. What You’ll Learn: What led Amanda to seek a clearer path to change (3:54)
 The two manifestations of a breakdown moment (9:57)
 Answers to the questions you’ve been asking yourself about this program (12:27)
 Why learning how to ask Empowered Questions will change the way you communicate (18:05)
 How the program has changed Amanda’s life (20:31)
 The number one reason people don’t succeed with their companies (24:36)
 Why finding the right job is like finding the right partner (28:21)
 Favorite Quotes: We don't know because we're taking all these things as isolated incidences, the longer you stay in a path that's misaligned for you, the greater the risk you're at. -Blake
 This wasn't just something that was happening to me. It was a pretty normal situation and a lot of women are going through it. -Amanda
 There should never be a moment in this journey when you feel alone. -Blake
 I am more positive, I am excited about the future. And I wasn't, before I entered this program, I was nervous about the future, I didn't know what was going to happen. -Amanda
 I think the biggest mindset change for me was having an abundance mindset versus a scarcity mindset. -Amanda
 Oftentimes I see women interviewing for jobs and they are so focused on wowing the company, ‘will the company like me?’ And the problem with that is we don't show up as who we really are. We show up as who we think the company wants us to be. -Blake   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 going into work every day and it continues to feel like a professional and emotional drag, your instincts are likely telling you to call it quits. But before you draft up that letter of resignation, it’s important to make sure that the shift you’re about to make is based on real clarity about what you want. In today’s episode, Blake helps you get to the bottom of the problems that changing jobs can cure in your life and the problems that it won’t actually fix. She shares the biggest fears that women have when it comes to change and potential pay cuts, and the real root of your desire for change in the first place. You’ll learn how to gain the clarity, knowledge, and the skills to leverage this unique moment in time to elevate your life and your career with genuine confidence. What You’ll Learn: Women share their biggest fears about making changes (2:45)
 The top 5 reasons women want to leave their jobs (4:14)
 The two biggest fears women have about starting over and taking a pay cut (9:04)
 How to avoid taking a pay cut when you’re transitioning into something new (12:01)
 The importance of knowing how to communicate your value (13:29)
 Favorite Quotes: If you aren't clear, and your secret sauce transferable skills, the things that you're naturally gifted and talented at that you drive a lot of energy drive a momentum from, and you're not aligning your work with those things, you will end up making a move only to find more of the same or worse. You have to get at the root cause. 
 Instead of focusing on really getting clear on what you want to do, you're looking at what you think people will hire you for. Huge mistake.
 You must get clarity. You must understand your fulfillment framework, the things you truly need and want in your career and life in order to be fulfilled. That is getting at the root cause of truly understanding where your life is misaligned. 
 People end up taking pay cuts or end up taking roles that aren't really elevating or moving their career forward because they don't understand how to communicate their value and connect the dots for other people.
 You've got to be able to understand how to position yourself to stand out and where your value truly is. Aligning your strength skills and passions and maximizing your value in the market and positioning yourself to stand out...this is where the gold is.
   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

Happiness is something we all strive for in life. Unfortunately, with busy careers to juggle and a lack of clarity about what we really want, we often feel like our lives don’t meet our definition of “happiness”. If you feel like you’re continuously chasing achievements only to realize that your excitement is short-lived, the simple answer is to make a change. But change often invokes fear, and that fear is what holds us back. In today’s episode, Blake shares the reasons why you experience fear when it comes to the thought of making changes. You’ll learn what happens when you focus on fear, and how you can stop letting it hold you back. You’re really only one step away from making the changes that could improve your life and career, and ultimately, bring you the happiness you deserve. What You’ll Learn: What happens when you focus on what you don’t want (1:36)
 How alignment between your life and career creates transformation (3:24)
 Where to look to find solutions to your unhappiness (6:11)
 Why qualifications and certifications don’t always equate to success (8:44)
 How to instantaneously shake away your fears (11:13)
 Favorite Quotes: What we focus on expands. If we focus on our fears, if we focus on our doubts, we will find and create more of that.
 Woman after woman after woman is proving that making a transition when you align your life and you align your career appropriately, actually creates more growth, more opportunity, more income, less hours, feeling more valued, more energized, more passionate about your life. 
 You're never going to create growth through thinking about fear. 
 It's important to understand when you're unfulfilled how to align your life with what you truly value. Because if you just keep searching for the next job to make it better, the next thing to come your way to fix it, that root cause of why you're unfulfilled, it will keep coming back over and over and over again.
   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 events that take place in our lives happen in order to teach us something, and when we possess the courage to surrender to life’s lessons, we gain valuable wisdom that directs us towards our purpose. Life is actually happening for us, rather than to us. In today’s episode, Blake sits down with L.Y. Marlow. Marlow is an award-winning author, sought-after empowerment advocate, and influencer whose life journey took her from a legacy of domestic violence to the opulence of corporate America.  Today, she leads a life devoted to inspiring other women to embrace the lessons life offers and use that wisdom to pay it forward. What You’ll Learn: How tragedy opens tho the door to transformation (4:19)
 Why life is happening for you, not to you (16:44)
 How to own your story and start taking control of your life (20:38)
 What you can do when your circumstances are causing you pain (24:59)
 How to find the lesson when things don’t go your way (29:42)
 Favorite Quotes: The struggles that you might have in your personal life, in your professional life, your entrepreneurial life, in your family life...everything happens for a reason. -L.Y. Marlow
 I wasn't going to shatter the glass ceiling, I was going to reinvent a new ceiling. -L.Y. Marlow
 Every time we as women allow people to tell us their perspective of our own story and we don't correct it, that is happening to us, and not for us. So we’ve got to step into that truth. -L.Y. Marlow
 Realizing that life is happening for you, I think when I really understood that it fundamentally shifted everything for me. -Blake
 When we are in pain because of our circumstances, it is because either we are trying to control it, or we are in misalignment. -Blake
 Change is preceded by saying I'm no longer willing to tolerate this. -Blake
 Connect with L.Y. Marlow: A free fear assessment and other materials to overcome your fears and find your passion, purpose, and power can be found by going to: Lymarlow.com   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 important is self-care in your life? For most women, juggling the responsibilities of work, family, and relationships leaves little time for ourselves. Unless you’re someone who grew up with a role model who demonstrated that you have to put yourself first, the instincts of self-sacrifice tend to prevail over those of self-care. In today’s episode, Blake covers some of the most common misbeliefs that women hold on to around self-care. She explains how those beliefs might actually be creating pain and burnout, stopping us from really creating the lives that we want. She’ll help you shift your perspective so you can start to put yourself first without experiencing the guilt that often accompanies it. What You’ll Learn: The ripple effects of holding onto a limiting belief (1:18)
 The real reason why you may not be taking care of yourself  (2:50)
 Why self-care is one of the most selfless things you can do (6:35)
 Equipping yourself with the right tools to make a change (10:52)
 Favorite Quotes: Whenever you see a difference between what it is that you desire and what it is that you do, you can almost always guarantee that there's a limiting belief sitting there.
 Our beliefs are the thing that are actually keeping us stuck. Not our lack of time, not the craziness of our schedule, not our boss or our demanding job, not our kids. It's not our circumstances. 
 Taking care of yourself is one of the most selfless things you can do.
   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

We hear a lot about work-life balance, but how many of us are actually living it? If you can’t keep your mind from sneaking back into the office, no matter where you are, that demonstrates a lack of balance. It leads to disconnection not only from your family but also from yourself. In today’s episode, Blake explains why changing your circumstances doesn’t always solve the problem. If you can’t shut off work at the end of the day, it might really boil down to a lack of understanding about how you work best, what you need from your career, and what you truly want your life to look like.  Many of us also lack the boundaries & habits that are required in order to achieve a better work-life balance. So today, you’ll hear important insights about change and how you can take the first step towards understanding what balance truly means for you. What You’ll Learn: Why changing jobs doesn’t always solve the problem (1:50)
 The pitfalls of searching externally for career satisfaction (4:02)
 An important lesson about change (6:46)
 What you need to know about yourself in order to create meaningful change (9:57)
 How to take the first step towards finding better balance in your life (12:17)
 Favorite Quotes: My biggest lesson in leaving corporate and starting my own business was that many of the behaviors, many of the frustrations that I had in corporate followed me.
 When you're misaligned with the wrong culture, the wrong way of working, the wrong type of leadership... that absolutely has a significant impact on your personal happiness, your career happiness and your ability to have balance. But ultimately, the biggest lesson I learned was that I was a part of the problem. It wasn’t just my circumstances, it was also me.
 Things don't change by circumstance alone.
   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 moved from one job to the next hoping that things will be better? But when you get past that honeymoon phase, your excitement fizzles and you realize that you’re encountering the same problems you thought you had left behind. Whether you’re looking for better work-life balance, more upward mobility, or something that allows you to flex your natural talents, the one thing you don’t want to do is transition into the same problems that were holding you back in the first place. Before you move on to more of the same, you need clarity in order to recognize the red flags.   In today’s episode, Blake reveals the reasons why the same problems you tried to leave behind from your old job often show up in your new workplace. You’ll learn how to spot the most common red flags and understand why you might have missed them in the first place. You’ll find out how to tell if your next move could take you down a similar path, or if it’s really the change you’ve been looking for.   What You’ll Learn:   Why we often find the same problems when we change jobs (0:55)
 3 types of career mismatches to avoid (2:07)
 The 5 red flags that you could be missing (6:05)
 How fear blinds us to what we’re really looking for (8:42)
 Why you have to go deep logically, not just emotionally, about what you want (12:11) 
 Favorite Quotes: “If we go into a job search, so focused on leaving what we want to walk away from instead of finding what we want to run towards... if we're so fearful that there won't be enough opportunities or that we have to take whatever comes our way, we're going to miss things.”
 “If you don't understand your secret sauce transferable skills, and you don't unlock your fulfillment framework, you'll keep uncovering these small things that don't align.”
 “The right fit will actually build synergy, and it will position you as the top candidate; the one who is such a great match that anyone else is a significant step down.”
   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 think about the long-term impact of the choices you make everyday? Whether it’s what you choose to eat for lunch or whether you decide to stay in a job that doesn’t inspire you, every choice you make leads to a habit, and those habits into outcomes. Habits have a greater impact on your life than you realize. But, when you think about the long-term, you can ensure that you’re creating habits that will ultimately lead you to where you want to be. In today’s episode, Blake shares impactful words of wisdom and powerful analogies about the choices we make in our lives. She highlights examples from Darren Hardy’s book, The Compound Effect, that will make you rethink the small, everyday choices you’re making. By thinking long-term about who it is that you want to become, you can motivate yourself to make better choices today that will lead to better outcomes in your life and career. What You’ll Learn: How your choices affect your results (2:12) What complaining about your job really means (4:24) Why the external changes aren’t working (6:34) The connection between good habits and success (8:16) How small changes can affect our lives in big ways (11:10) The most important question you need to be asking yourself (12:57) Favorite Quotes: “We spend so much time in our lives trying to get control over things. But we're focusing on the wrong things, in many cases, to get control over.” “If you've ever worried about not being able to create success, or create what it is that you want out of your life, it's because you're not understanding fundamentally the habits, the actions necessary to get you there. ” “Are your habits set up in a way that actually create the future that you want, or are they set up in a way that are actually taking you off course?” You can grab Darren Hardy’s book, The Compound Effect, here.   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 tired of late nights at work? Do you regret all of the missed opportunities you could have spent with friends or family? Does the idea of taking a vacation seem next to impossible? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it’s time for you to make some changes. Better work-life balance is absolutely possible, and you don’t have to sacrifice your success or pay in order to achieve it. In today’s episode, Blake challenges you to reframe your thoughts around what’s truly possible for your career. She offers words of experience and encouragement that’ll help you shift your perspective around the values you possess. This episode is a reminder that you’re capable of achieving a better, healthier work-life balance. In order to get there, you first need clarity around what it is that you really want, and a little support to help you cultivate the confidence you need to inspire change. What You’ll Learn: Why women feel the pressure to stay in jobs that aren’t fulfilling (2:19)
 The compromise you might end up regretting (3:53)
 How to shift your focus around the value you possess (6:19)
 Paying attention to your wake up call (7:24)
 Challenging yourself to explore the possibilities (10:09)
 Favorite Quotes: “We have an opportunity to be part of the solution. To realize that our value doesn't come from giving every single part of our lives to our job.”
 “We are compromising. We are playing small. We are creating situations which will never feel fulfilled because we never actually asked for, equipped ourselves, or went after what we wanted. ”
 “There's nothing wrong with you for being unfulfilled. It’s a sign and a symptom that your life is misaligned with your values.”
   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

While sitting at your desk at work, have you ever momentarily drifted away and imagined doing something different? Something more fulfilling? It’s a nice place to be, and it feels so much better than where you’re sitting now. Until suddenly, reality swoops in. Your mind and body fill with fear. The endless debate once again fills you with doubt. You think to yourself “It’s just not possible...at least not without taking a pay cut or starting over” and you shift your focus back to work that drains you.   In today’s episode, Blake is here to let you know that those daydreams and desires really are possible. You have the vision, you just need the roadmap to get you there. You’ll hear the stories of women just like you who thought what they really wanted from their careers just wasn’t in the cards. But with a little outside help, the right tools and advice, change happened. And it can happen for you, too!   What You’ll Learn: Things women are really looking for in their careers (1:43)
 Why we tell ourselves we have to sacrifice to follow our dreams (4:26)
 The reasons we doubt that what we want is actually possible (6:17)
 Why the advice you’re seeking might be coming from the wrong places (7:09)
 Where your fear of change is actually coming from (10:04)
 Women like you who’ve found career significance and financial success (12:56)
 Favorite Quotes: “Never once have I ever heard a man say, I'm willing to take a step back financially so that I have more balance. I've never heard that come out of a man's mouth, but I've heard it come out of woman's mouth over and over and over again.”
 “The truth is that it is possible. You just can't see that possibility because you cannot see the label from inside the bottle. We all have our own blind spots and limiting beliefs. And those very things are the things that keep us stuck, that keep us finding more and more dead ends. When it seems like there's no solution, in fact there is... we just can't find it on our own.”
 “Do you want to lose the dream of something you never have? Or do you actually want to bring to fruition what you truly want? Because it doesn't have to be elusive.”
   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

You’re in a career rut, so you start looking for a new job to shake things up. But, once the honeymoon phase has ended in your new role, it still kinda feels like you’re in the same rut you were trying to escape in the first place. Sound familiar? In today’s episode, Blake shares a recent success story that illustrates the importance of clarity and confidence before making big career changes. As women, we all want to strive for better balance, more time with family, and we’d love to carve out time for hobbies and personal growth. If you want to achieve these goals, it’s about more than just a ‘change of scenery.’ It’s about changing your perspective and recognizing what you’re truly capable of. Today, you’ll hear Naomi’s story of overcoming her fears, investing in herself, and ultimately landing her dream job and a pay increase (within just 12 weeks of starting the program!) while also maintaining a more balanced life. When we know our own worth, the possibilities are endless!  What You’ll Learn: The wisdom in admitting that you don’t have to do it on your own (2:53)
 The true cost of suffering through a career that isn’t making you happy (6:58)
 What women tell themselves about work-life balance (12:35)
 The ROI when you invest in yourself (14:40)
 Clarity is the first step towards change (26:07)
 Getting to know yourself before you make big changes (34:17)
 Establishing the belief in yourself (39:37)
 Favorite Quotes: “Often, we don't understand the cost of that journey of going on our own. And I think it's a huge part of my heart to help give more transparency to that cost. ” -Blake
 “You have to set your own expectations and know what you want to accomplish on a daily and weekly basis. And once you get that going, it's like you can do anything.” -Naomi
 “If you find this program, you're at the point where you want to help yourself. And if you're at that point, once you hit go, it's a responsibility on you to really dedicate yourself. Because what you put in, you're going to get out.” -Naomi
 “When I heard other women talk about what they were going through, it made a world of difference to me. It validated my thoughts, validated my feelings. It made me feel stronger, just being linked to these women and to go through this together.” -Naomi
 “How you do one thing is how you do everything. If your work is unhappy, it bleeds into every part of your life.” -Blake 
   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