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- 190: Overcoming the Fear of Lacking Security in Your Career
Do you find yourself constantly preparing for worst-case scenarios at work, or struggling to trust your own instincts? As an Enneagram 6, you may often feel the need for security and support, while facing a basic fear of being unprepared or without guidance. If this resonates, this episode is for you.
These experiences are common for those who are driven by a desire for safety and loyalty but can be hindered by self-doubt.
This week, I am joined by my friend, Bryn, as she shares her personal experiences as a 6. Listen as we dive into…
- Navigating the need for security in the workplace and through career changes
- Overcoming self-doubt while building confidence in decision-making and breaking free from indecision
- The gift of anticipating potential risks and being a reliable and hardworking team member
- Learning to move on from the need for external validation
+ more
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
Free career coaching resources:
- Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
- More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
- Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
43 min - 189: Overcoming the Fear of Feeling Incompetent
Do you struggle with feeling like you need more certifications or degrees to prove your worth at work? Do you find yourself gravitating toward isolation, convinced you can do everything on your own?
If you identify as an Enneagram 5, you’re not alone. These challenges are common for those who thrive on knowledge and independence but often struggle with their basic fear of being useless or incompetent.
This week, I am joined by my friend, Jaron, as he shares his personal experiences as an Enneagram 5. Listen as we dive into…
- The pressure to pursue degrees, certifications, and specialization
- Balancing independence with the necessity of teamwork as an introvert
- The unique problem-solving superpower of an Enneagram 5
- How 5s can embrace their strengths and stretch themselves in their careers
- + more
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
Free career coaching resources:
- Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
- More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
- Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
39 min - 188: Overcoming the Fear that You’ll Never Do Anything Significant
Do you find it difficult to express individuality in your career? Do you fear never being able to bring your big visions to life? If these ideas resonate with you, you may fall under the Enneagram 4, “the individualist”, personality type.
On today’s episode, Kelsey shares her personal career story of transitioning into entrepreneurship, overcoming self-doubt, and embracing the hard work needed to build a business while battling the fear of being without identity or personal significance. Listen to hear about…
- Navigating identity in your career
- The strengths of a visionary
- How to practice “borrowing hope” to get through hard times
- The unique qualities of an Enneagram 4 in leadership
- How to embrace individuality
+ more
Link to The Calling Academy for churches: https://thecalledcareer.com/for-churches
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
Free career coaching resources:
- Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
- More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
- Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
45 min - 187: Letting Go of the Need for Approval
Do you find yourself making decisions based on how others will perceive you? Or you may find yourself performing to receive praise.
These are common traits of the Enneagram 3, “the achiever”, personality type, and with your career being a great place to find success, this mindset has likely influenced your professional journey. Is it possible it has even caused you to accept or turn down potential career opportunities in the past?
In this episode, we're exploring the nuanced challenge of navigating your career with this kind of personality. I’m joined by my friend, Barrett Raven, as we discuss:
- Strategies for letting go of the need for approval
- The value of trusted advisors and coaching to uncover blindspots
- Why it gets better with time and experience
- + more
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Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
Free career coaching resources:
- Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
- More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
- Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
32 min - 186: Creating Boundaries in Your Job
Do you struggle with saying "no" at work? Do you often find it difficult to maintain healthy boundaries with your coworkers? As an Enneagram 2 who identifies with this "helper" or "giver" personality type, you're not alone. These challenges are common for people who feel driven to serve others, often at the expense of their own well-being.
This week we are continuing our series on the core career fears with the second episode. I am joined by my dear friend, Malee, as she shares her invaluable perspective as we dive into...
- The complexities of setting boundaries in the workplace
- The fear of being perceived as selfish
- How to find balance between helping others and taking care of yourself.
+ more
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
Free career coaching resources:
- Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
- More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
- Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
51 min - 185: Overcoming Perfectionism in Your Career
Do you have an inner critic that constantly berates every move you make? Or maybe it keeps you from making a move altogether? This week, we’re uncovering how perfectionism, as an Enneagram 1, can hold us back in our careers.
Join us for the next 9 weeks as we dive into the basic fears that often hinder career progress and personal development. Each episode will feature a guest who has navigated these fears firsthand, offering insights and strategies they've used to overcome obstacles and become more integrated, confident professionals. Whether you fear loss of connection, being unworthy, or controlled by others, we pray this series will give you the tools to recognize and tackle those challenges head-on.
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
Free career coaching resources:
- Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
- More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
- Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
44 min - 184: How I’ve Gotten Through Tough Feedback Recently
For many of us, feedback may not be something we look forward to or even seek out. That’s why, in this solo episode, I share why asking for feedback regularly—whether in the moment or weekly—is crucial for growth. I also discuss the reasons you might not be receiving feedback and how to change that by creating opportunities and seeking input from the right people. And finally, I’ll discuss how to manage your emotions after hearing feedback, using it as a tool to improve and serve others better.
Scripture references:
Philippians 2:3-4
Matthew 20:28
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp
Free career coaching resources:
- Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
- More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
- Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
36 min - 183: Proof that God has Given You a Unique Gift
That’s right, this week we’re looking at PROOF that you are uniquely gifted and talented. There are verses commonly used to explain gifts like Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, but we wanted to discuss some less-commonly shared verses as well that support this truth that you are gifted in a unique, special, and helpful way.
Join us as we read through Exodus 31:1-6, Exodus 35:30-35, 1 Peter 4:7-11 in addition to Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. In our discussion, we also emphasize that discovering your gifts is often a gradual process, not something that happens all at once or in some dramatic, grand way. We both also share our own personal journeys with understanding our gifts and how to use them. Perhaps you can relate to one of our stories, but either way, remember that God is continuing to work through you no matter how aware you are (yet) of these gifts.
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
Free career coaching resources:
- Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
- More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
- Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
48 min - 182: It Isn’t Always God’s Will to Give You Clarity
It Isn’t Always God’s Will to Give You Clarity: It might sound crazy coming from two career coaches who talk to people every day about finding clarity, but this topic is much more nuanced than just having clarity and not having clarity. God’s will is for you to learn to exercise wisdom to steward the unique abilities, resources, and opportunities He has given you for His glory and the good of others.
God will ALWAYS give you wisdom (James 1:5) but not necessarily answers and/or a foretelling of the future or direct instructions on what exactly to do. This might be because He wants to increase your faith, and it also might be because you are free to choose in certain matters where more than one path is wise and God-honoring. In today’s episode, we discuss the “revealed” will of God and the hidden will of God and what to do when you don’t experience direct clarity on your given situation or career.
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
Free career coaching resources:
- Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
- More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
- Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
Scripture References:
Revealed will of God:
John 6:40
1 Peter 1:13-16
Matthew 22:36-40
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Colossians 3:23
The hidden/mysterious will of God
Deuteronomy 29:2-6, 29
2 Kings 6:17
Exodus 3&4
Genesis 12
Matthew 25
Isaiah 30
Ecclesiates 11:1-6
1 Corinthians 7:39
James 1:5
Proverbs 16:9
Job 42:1-3
55 min - 181: What Are Your Motives for Seeking God's Will?
Finding your calling begins with discerning God’s will. But what really are your motives for seeking God’s will? It's easy to fall into a trap of self-preservation or self-promotion and let ulterior motives actually lead our discernment.
In this episode, we dive into the deeper motives behind seeking God's will in your career by discussing how to be careful of living over, under, for, or from God. We will dive into how each posture can distort our relationship with Him, and how seeking His will as a means of being with God is the best way to draw near to him and truly discern his will for your life and career.
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
Free career coaching resources:
- Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → Watch Here
- More of a reader? Download the 22 page PDF version instead → Download here
- Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → Schedule here
Connect with us:
Website: thecalledcareer.com
Instagram: @kelsey_thecalledcareer
LinkedIn: The Called Career
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About Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching
From the publisher's feed
The premier podcast helping Christian professionals discern their calling and land a job that's aligned with it. Tune in for weekly episodes on faith, mindset, clarifying your calling, top job search strategies, and even a few lessons on entrepreneurship for those of you who feel called to start a business.
Kelsey Kemp is an ex-tech consultant, multi-time founder, TEDx speaker, and career coach at TheCalledCareer.com who has helped hundreds of professionals make meaningful career pivots, from New York to New Zealand, lawyers to high school teachers, 21-65 years old.
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