Summary

In this episode, host Clarence Bongalos and career strategist Caty Toro explore the complexities of career change in today's evolving job market. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on professional identity, the rise of portfolio careers, and the duality of a tightening job market amidst a wave of resignations.

Caty shares her personal journey and insights on detaching self-worth from job titles, the importance of aligning values with actions, and modern strategies for job searching. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-leadership and the importance of understanding one's identity in relation to work.

Takeaways

1. The pandemic has catalyzed a significant shift in career perspectives.
2. Many professionals are experiencing an identity crisis in their careers.
3. Portfolio careers are becoming more common among younger generations.
4. The job market is experiencing a duality of high resignations with low job availability and people leaving the traditional 9-5 to pursue self-employment, leading to a massive skills gap.
5. Self-worth should not be tied to job titles or corporate identity.
6. Creating boundaries is essential for work-life balance.
7. Values and virtues must align for true fulfillment in work.
8. Emotional decisions can lead to immediate regret in career transitions.
9. Understanding personal definitions of success is crucial for career satisfaction.
10. Job search strategies need to evolve beyond traditional methods.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Transformative Work Culture

03:04 The Great Resignation and Career Change

05:44 The Duality Paradox in the Job Market

08:51 Identity Crisis and Career Transitions

11:42 The Impact of Personal Life Changes on Careers

15:01 Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt

17:56 Caty's Journey: From Corporate to Coaching

20:42 The 3D Method: Disconnect, Detach, Divorce

23:38 The Need to Be Needed and Psychological Roots

35:06 Navigating Corporate Culture Changes

35:59 Values vs. Virtues: Bridging the Gap

38:43 The Importance of Self-Leadership

42:17 Work-Life Balance: A Myth or Reality?

45:00 The Need for Proactive Job Search Strategies

Keywords

#career #careerchange #entrepreneurship #worklifebalance #identitycrisis #jobmarkettrends #personalgrowth #valuesandvirtues #modernjobsearch #coaching #selfleadership

Links

• Caty on Instagram
• Caty on TikTok
• Caty Toro on LinkedIn
• Work with Caty
• Clarence on LinkedIn
• Work with Clarence