Discovering Your Calling — Strengths-Based Career Clarity for Mid-Career Women

I'm back! After a nine-month pause, I’m excited to return to the microphone to share what I’ve been working on, the lessons I learned, and what’s next for the show.

In this episode, I explain why the break was necessary to finish my new book, Discovering Your Calling. I also share a significant pivot in my business: the decision to stop developing a digital course and instead focus on high-impact, one-on-one mentorship for mid-career women. Tune in to hear two key lessons I learned about letting go to create space and actionable steps you can take to do the same.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why I took a 9-month break from the podcast.
• The big decision I made to stop creating my digital academy and what I'm doing instead.
• Why I believe one-on-one mentorship is more powerful than a DIY course for ambitious women.
• Two practical lessons about letting go of what no longer feels aligned.
• Action steps to help you create space for what you are being called to do.
• What's next for the podcast (new episodes every other week!).

Resources Mentioned:

• My New Book: Discovering Your Calling: The Ambitious Woman's Guide to Finding Fulfillment, Freedom, Impact, and Joy is now available on Amazon!
• One-on-One Mentorship: Ready for personalized support? Book a FREE clarity call to see if my mentorship program is right for you.
• Blog: sherimiterco.com/blog

Connect with Me:

• Email: [email protected]

I would love to hear what you're letting go of and how you plan to fill that new space. Send me an email or a DM and let me know!

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90 Mins  to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! 

Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.

🔗 Connect with Sheri

 Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter

Website: www.sherimiterco.com

Additional Resources:

📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book

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Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.
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As we say goodbye to 2024 and prepare for an incredible 2025, I’m sharing the only two tips you need to make this your best year yet. From focusing on gratitude to setting one life-changing goal and letting go of what’s no longer serving you, I’ll guide you through how to create success and balance in the new year.

Key Points/Topics I Covered

• Why gratitude is the best foundation for starting a new year
• My challenge to you: Write out 10-100 things you’re grateful for from 2024
• The power of setting ONE bold and exciting goal for 2025 (The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan)
• How HARD goals (from HARD Goals by Mark Murphy) can nudge you out of your comfort zone
• The importance of simplifying life by letting go of distractions and commitments that no longer serve you (inspired by Leo Babauta's "Zen Habits")
• My personal decision to pause the podcast in 2025

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Thank YOU!

I’m so grateful for YOU! Thank you for listening to the DYC Podcast this year. With listeners in 86 countries, 1325 cities, and over 16,000 downloads since 2022, your support has been amazing.

What’s Next for Me

As I take a pause from the podcast, make sure you’re following me on social media and signing up for my email list so you’ll know when my book and course are ready to launch.

Final Thoughts

Let’s make 2025 your best year yet! I’d love to hear from you—send me your goals at [email protected] or tag me on social media with a picture of your goals.

Thank you for being part of my journey. Have a blessed and Happy New Year!

Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message

 Start with Strengths Session-
90 Mins  to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! 

Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.

🔗 Connect with Sheri

 Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter

Website: www.sherimiterco.com

Additional Resources:

📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.
Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

In this episode, I'm diving deep into the CliftonStrengths (aka StrengthsFinders) assessment to help you transform a simple report into a life-changing personal development tool. I'll share how you can identify your unique talents, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and take actionable steps to unlock your true potential.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• The true power of the CliftonStrengths assessment and how it reveals your natural talents
• Why over 34 million people have taken this groundbreaking assessment
• 8 practical strategies to turn your strengths report into a roadmap for success
• How to recognize and leverage your top talent themes in both personal and professional life

Key Insights:

• Understanding your unique talent DNA can boost confidence and performance
• Learn how to identify when and how your strengths show up in daily life
• Discover free resources to become a true student of your strengths
• Methods to share and validate your strengths with trusted peers

Why This Matters: When you know and apply your CliftonStrengths, you can exponentially increase your chances of success, find the right work environment, and improve relationship building by understanding how you and others naturally think, feel, and behave.

Special Offer: If you're ready to dive deeper, I'm offering Strengths Debrief Sessions to help you take the first step toward understanding your unique talents!  www.sherimiterco.com/services

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Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message

 Start with Strengths Session-
90 Mins  to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! 

Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.

🔗 Connect with Sheri

 Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter

Website: www.sherimiterco.com

Additional Resources:

📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.
Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

In this episode, we’re diving into the three saboteurs—Danger Buoys, Sharks, and Anchors—that hold us back from pursuing our dreams. You’ll learn how to identify these obstacles, challenge limiting beliefs, and take actionable steps to move forward with confidence.

If you’re ready to overcome fear, build a career aligned with your passions, and embrace your true calling, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• How to recognize self-doubt and fear as Danger Buoys that keep you stuck.
• The Sharks: naysayers and doubters who can sabotage your dreams.
• Anchors: outdated beliefs and societal norms that no longer serve you.
• Practical strategies to overcome these saboteurs and pursue your goals.

Why This Works:

Understanding and addressing these saboteurs empowers you to take control of your mindset, rewrite your narrative, and focus on your strengths to achieve a life of purpose and passion.

What’s Next?

Catch up on the 8-Week Discovering Your Calling Challenge Episodes

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Special Announcements:

1. December Zoom Call: Join me for a live session to review the 8 Waypoints and tackle mindset challenges. Email [email protected] for an invite or the replay.
2. Book Launch Team: Be the first to access my upcoming book and help promote it with your friends. Email me to join!
3. New DYCA Program: Launching in January, this hybrid program combines self-paced lessons with live coaching. I’m looking for 15 ambitious women to join the beta group.

Ready to leave fear and doubt behind? Let’s do this together!

Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message

 Start with Strengths Session-
90 Mins  to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! 

Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.

🔗 Connect with Sheri

 Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter

Website: www.sherimiterco.com

Additional Resources:

📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.
Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

In this episode, we’re wrapping up the Discovering Your Calling journey with Waypoint 8: Creating Your Personal Calling Map. This is the ultimate tool to help you align your talents, values, and goals into a clear plan of action.

If you’re ready to break free from burnout, design a fulfilling career, and finally achieve lifestyle freedom, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• Why chasing impact over income leads to sustainable success.
• How to create your Personal Calling Map to make any goal achievable.
• Actionable steps you can take today to move closer to your dream career.

Key Takeaways:

1. Impact trumps income. When you prioritize making a difference and stay aligned with your values and talents, success becomes sustainable and fulfilling.
2. Your personal calling map makes the journey achievable. Breaking big goals into tiny, actionable steps transforms overwhelming dreams into attainable milestones.
3. Your strengths are your guide. Lean on your natural talents to propel you forward, and adjust them as needed to avoid obstacles.

Why This Works:

Your Personal Calling Map simplifies the process into small, actionable steps, keeping you focused and motivated. Instead of being overwhelmed by a long to-do list, you’ll feel accomplished as you check off each tiny step.

Don’t Forget:

Small daily actions lead to big results. In just one year, you could completely transform your life into one that lights you up!

What’s Next?

Join me next week for Mindset Mastery: Breaking Free from Sharks, Anchors, and Danger Buoys. Learn how to eliminate what’s holding you back so you can confidently move forward.

Special Announcement:

This is the last week to upgrade to the VIP experience! Get two 1:1 coaching sessions with me for just $347 and kick off 2025 with a clear plan and confidence in your strengths.

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
  Sign up here.

Act fast—this offer expires on November 30, 2024. Secure your spot here.

Ready to create your personal calling map and take your first step toward a purpose-driven career? Let’s do this together!

Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message

 Start with Strengths Session-
90 Mins  to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! 

Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.

🔗 Connect with Sheri

 Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter

Website: www.sherimiterco.com

Additional Resources:

📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.
Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

In this episode, you’ll discover why traditional goal-setting strategies like SMART goals may have failed you in the past and learn how to set H.A.R.D. goals tailored to your strengths. This strengths-based approach ensures success by aligning goals with your talents and vision.  

"You have what you need to achieve any goal you set for yourself already inside of you."

What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between SMART and H.A.R.D. goals.
• How to use the Strengths Wheel to lean into your talents while recognizing potential pitfalls.
• Why aligning your goals with your heartfelt "why" increases your chances of success.
• Steps to create actionable, meaningful goals that resonate with your mission.

How to use H.A.R.D. Goals Framework:
A concept from Mark Murphy's book Hard Goals : The Secret to Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be 

• Heartfelt: Connect deeply with your “why.”
• Animated: Bring your vision to life through drawings or visualizations.
• Required: Understand what’s at stake if you don’t take action.
• Difficult: Push yourself slightly beyond your comfort zone for growth.

Practical Tools Shared :

• How to use the Strengths Wheel to map out your goals.
• Steps to "dial up" or "dial down" your CliftonStrengths® themes to support your progress.
• Questions to uncover your most heartfelt, aligned goals.

Action Steps to Take: 

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
•  Join the conversation in the Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge Facebook Group for support and feedback. 
• Download the Discover Your Calling Academy Workbook for free and filled with tools, journal prompts and more!    

Special VIP Offer:

Ready to dig even deeper? I'm offering an exclusive VIP Coaching Experience, which includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
  Sign up here.

Act fast—this offer expires on Nov. 30, 2024.

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Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message

 Start with Strengths Session-
90 Mins  to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! 

Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.

🔗 Connect with Sheri

 Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter

Website: www.sherimiterco.com

Additional Resources:

📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.
Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

Have you ever thought about how to make both a meaningful impact and a sustainable income through your work? In this sixth waypoint of the Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we’re diving deep into validating your career or business idea. This episode provides four key tests to help ensure your next steps align with your natural strengths and can generate income, all while positively impacting others.

Key Quote: "Impact and income don’t have to be at odds. You can create a purpose-driven life that sustains you financially and fulfills you personally."

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• Four Validation Tests: Criteria to evaluate your idea based on alignment with strengths, income potential, market need, and personal excitement.
• Eight Reasons People Spend Money: Insights into why people make purchasing decisions, from health to convenience to personal development.
• The Importance of “Campfire Excitement”: How to know if your passion is strong enough to carry you through challenges.
• Personal Story of Transformation: How talking about CliftonStrengths around a campfire led to a life-changing career shift.
• Action Steps for Validation: Practical ways to start testing your idea through conversations, volunteering, and small, manageable projects to gauge interest and feasibility.

Mindset Moment: As you explore these new possibilities, "Fearful Fred" might show up to discourage you. This episode covers tips to quiet that inner critic and stay on course.

Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the private Discover Your Calling Facebook Community for support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching. Join here.
• Download the Discover Your Calling Academy Workbook for free. It’s filled with exercises and worksheets to help you with the Skillset and Energy Audit. Get your workbook here.

Special VIP Offer:

Ready to dig even deeper? I'm offering an exclusive VIP Coaching Experience, which includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
  Sign up here.

This offer will only be available until Waypoint 8, so don’t wait! Secure your spot here

Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message

 Start with Strengths Session-
90 Mins  to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! 

Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.

🔗 Connect with Sheri

 Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter

Website: www.sherimiterco.com

Additional Resources:

📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.
Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

Have you ever wondered what problem you're uniquely meant to solve in the world? In this fifth waypoint of my Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we're diving into finding your purpose-driven problem. I'll guide you through a process to identify the issues that tug at your heart and connect with your life experiences and talents, helping you uncover the unique contribution you're meant to make.

Key Quote: "Mark Twain once said, the two most important days in our life are the day we were born and the day you find out why."

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• The Four Sources of Purpose-Driven Problems: Understanding whether your calling stems from personal experience, helping others with a solved problem, process improvement, or longstanding concerns
• Five Essential Questions: Deep-dive questions to help identify what moves you to action
• Emotional Connection: Why finding the "why that makes you cry" is crucial for sustainable motivation
• Strength Alignment: How to ensure your purpose aligns with your natural talents and abilities
• Unique Approach: Understanding how your solution can be different even if others are working on similar problems
• Personal Story: How losing my mother at 58 inspired my mission to help people create meaningful work lives instead of waiting for retirement

Magic Mind Special Offer: Do you want to test out the powerful ingredients of Magic Mind for yourself? It's a great way to get a natural boost without the sugar in many energy drinks. www.magicmind.com/dyc Use code DYC20 to get 20% off!

Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the private Discover Your Calling Facebook Community for support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching. Join here.
• Download the Discover Your Calling Academy Workbook for free. It’s filled with exercises and worksheets to help you with the Skillset and Energy Audit. Get your workbook here.

Special VIP Offer:

Ready to dig even deeper? I'm offering an exclusive VIP Coaching Experience, which includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
  Sign up here.

(Limited VIP spots available—secure yours today!)

Don't wait to discover the problem you're meant to solve! Share your journey and connect with others in our Facebook community who are also uncovering their unique calling.

Next Episode Preview: Join us for Waypoint 6, where we'll validate your purpose-driven problem and explore how to turn it into meaningful impact and income.

Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message

 Start with Strengths Session-
90 Mins  to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! 

Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.

🔗 Connect with Sheri

 Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter

Website: www.sherimiterco.com

Additional Resources:

📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.
Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

Have you ever felt like your career isn’t fully aligned with what matters most to you? In this fourth waypoint of my Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we’re diving into core values and non-negotiables. I’ll walk you through exercises to help you uncover your values, revisit childhood dreams, and define what you’re no longer willing to compromise on. These insights will be the foundation for building a meaningful, fulfilling career and life.

Key Quote:

"Your values are like the corner pieces of a puzzle—without them, it’s hard to see the full picture of your calling."

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• Core Values and Non-Negotiables: Why identifying your core values and non-negotiables is essential for a life aligned with purpose.
• The Puzzle Analogy: How values are the foundational pieces that help you frame the rest of your life’s puzzle.
• Discovering True Passions and Childhood Dreams: How revisiting what you loved as a child can give clues to your calling.
• Introspective Reflection: Tips on sitting with your thoughts, journaling, and the importance of personal time in this process.
• Story of Integrity: A personal story about when my core values were compromised and how it led me to a major career decision.
• Exploring Different Areas of Life: Identifying non-negotiables across work, finances, relationships, home environment, and spirituality.

Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the private Discover Your Calling Facebook Community for support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching. Join here.
• Download the Discover Your Calling Academy Workbook for free. It’s filled with exercises and worksheets to help you with the Skillset and Energy Audit. Get your workbook here.

Special VIP Offer:

Ready to dig even deeper? I'm offering an exclusive VIP Coaching Experience, which includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
  Sign up here.

(Limited VIP spots available—secure yours today!)

Reflect on your core values and non-negotiables and share your insights with our community. Join us in the Facebook group to connect with others on this journey and gain further support!

Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message

 Start with Strengths Session-
90 Mins  to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! 

Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.

🔗 Connect with Sheri

 Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter

Website: www.sherimiterco.com

Additional Resources:

📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.
Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

Have you ever felt like you’re going from one job to another without finding the career that truly lights you up? In this third waypoint of my Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we’re diving into the Skillset and Energy Audit—the process of evaluating the skills you have versus the ones that energize you. I'll walk you through how to assess your current skills and determine which ones truly align with your calling.

"Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. Your true calling lies in the work that energizes you, not drains you."

Key Points/Topics Covered:

1. What is a Skillset and Energy Audit? How it helps you identify which skills to keep and which to let go.
2. The Importance of Alignment: Why aligning your skills with your calling leads to long-term satisfaction and fulfillment.
3. Flow vs. Drain: How to assess which activities leave you energized versus those that leave you feeling depleted.
4. The Brain Dump Method: A practical exercise to help you organize and assess your skills.
5. Friends Know Best: Why asking your friends for insight on your natural skills can be a game-changer.
6. The Energy Audit: How to track your energy levels when performing different tasks to get clarity on your ideal career.

Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the private Discover Your Calling Facebook Community for support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching. Join here.
• Download the Discover Your Calling Academy Workbook for free. It’s filled with exercises and worksheets to help you with the Skillset and Energy Audit. Get your workbook here.

Special VIP Offer:

Ready to dig even deeper? I'm offering an exclusive VIP Coaching Experience, which includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
  Sign up here.

(Limited VIP spots available—secure yours today!)

Magic Mind Special Offer:
Do you want to test out the powerful ingredients of Magic Mind for yourself?  It's a great way to get a natural boost without the sugar in many energy drinks.  

  www.magicmind.com/dyc Use code DYC20 to get 20% off! 

Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message

 Start with Strengths Session-
90 Mins  to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! 

Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.

🔗 Connect with Sheri

 Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter

Website: www.sherimiterco.com

Additional Resources:

📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book

Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.
Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.