Feel like maybe you're in the career trap? Tune in for some true stories about people who successfully shifted into doing the work they love. If you’re ready to avoid or get out of The Career Trap, then Angela wants to help you get you inspired!

Many us believe there's a particular system or a decision path that’s supposed to work a certain way, and when it doesn't work (which is far too frequent) we get trapped by this belief about our careers. In this episode, you'll learn some revealing statistics about the US job market, as well as some thought-provoking concepts meant to open your mind. So you'll think about how to avoid (or get out of) The Career Trap.

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE

Resources

http://college.usatoday.com/2014/10/26/same-as-it-ever-was-top-10-most-popular-college-majors

https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=561

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2015/05/11/the-5-4-unemployment-rate-means-nothing-for-millennials/#3c56b22657d4

http://national.deseretnews.com/article/2435/7-reasons-why-millennials-are-unemployed-and-living-at-home.html

http://www.amazon.com/Power-Years-Users-Guide-Rest/dp/0470051329

http://www.amazon.com/Could-Anything-Only-Knew-What/dp/0440505003

http://angelaloeb.com

You've envisioned what you want and have even written down your goal. In spite of daily affirmations, praying, lighting candles, and a myriad of other things to attract what it is that you want, it isn't happening. Everything is NOT coming up roses like you thought it would. Now what? In this episode, Angela shares 3 possibilities for what could be going on along with some advice for what to do.

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Why don't we always see what's obviously in plain sight? We even have idioms and sayings about it in our everyday language like "It was right under my nose the whole time." In this episode, Angela discusses the biological mechanism in your brain that notices or ignores what's visible and possible, as well as how you can use this mechanism to help you get what you want in your life. 

Resources

http://www.jobhuntersbible.com

http://dontapscott.com

https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Together-Thriving-Professionals-Effective/dp/097881374X

In this episode, Angela debunks the myth that you can simply utter affirmative phrases everyday like you're saying a magic spell to get what you want. She talks about the true power of affirmations, so you'll know what's really going on behind this technique and why you'd want to use it. Tune in to learn how to use affirmations more effectively for goal achieving.

Resources

Free download: The Science of Getting Rich - http://beradiantsquared.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2014/01/Science-of-Getting-Rich-by-Wallace-D-Wattles.pdf

Louise Hay - http://www.louisehay.com

Boldt's The Quest for Life's Work Affirmations - http://beradiantsquared.com/the-quest-for-lifes-work-affirmations

Even those from the most humble beginnings can rise above their circumstances. History has proven this over and over. One thing is certain, people who push their boundaries share this in common:  they all use three important principles for success. Tune in to hear what they are and how they're equally available to everyone to use. 

Resources

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-9-incredibly-successful-people-define-success-2014-5

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Thinking-Big-David-Schwartz/dp/0671646788

Pursuit of Happyness/Ferrari Scene - http://youtu.be/YwTyOAsP4lI

Forbes interview, Sara Blakely - http://youtu.be/7a6wGw_9lk8

All the great goal achievers in history also had to deal with mistakes or failures along the way. But great goal achievers don't really see it as making mistakes or having failures, do they? Rather, for them, their attitude is "this is just a detour." In this episode, it's all about dealing with and taking those detours in stride. It's inevitable that you'll have detours. Might as well make the best of them!

Resources

The Magic of Thinking Big book - http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Thinking-Big-David-Schwartz/dp/0671646788

Eddie The Eagle movie trailer - https://youtu.be/hyzQjVUmIxk

http://angelaloeb.com

Shy, cautious, and slow-moving are some of the traits we symbolically associate with the turtle. Remember Aesop's fable about the tortoise (the turtle's land-dwelling cousin) and the hare? In this episode, Angela talks about the advantages of being an introvert, as well as the challenges. She'll also clarify the difference between introversion and shyness (they are different!). Whether you're an extrovert or an introvert, you'll learn a lot about yourself from this episode!

Resources

http://www.apa.org/topics/shynesshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-introverts-corner/200910/introversion-vs-shyness-the-discussion-continueshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extraversion_and_introversionhttp://www.fastcompany.com/3016031/leadership-now/are-you-an-introvert-or-an-extrovert-and-what-it-means-for-your-careerhttp://www.quietrev.com/why-introverts-and-extroverts-are-different-the-sciencehttp://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introvertshttp://angelaloeb.com

If you've finally had it with living like an amoeba in the stream, floating where the current takes you without any awareness or say so, then you'll want to check out this episode. Aristotle said that "knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." The best way to get to know yourself is to just ask yourself the tough questions. Angela has a lot of practice with this and will give you some of her tips and suggestions for what questions you might want ask yourself to raise your self awareness, increase your wisdom, and... well, become more conscious than an amoeba!

Resources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-actualization

http://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319

http://thework.com

http://beradiantsquared.com

http://angelaloeb.com

Winston Churchill once quipped, "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." Besides demonstrating your courage, the power of listening is that it also reduces conflict in your life, leads to better collaboration at home and at work, and establishes mutual respect. In this episode, Angela shares 4 specific active listening techniques that will immediately help you increase your communication ability.

Resources

Active Listening from the US Dept of State Diplomacy In Action website - http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/65759.htm

Improving Your Listening Skills - http://www.people-communicating.com/listening-skills.html