Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

“I can only use the company’s online form to apply.”

I hear this all the time, and it certainly seems true. However, even when it seems like there’s only one door, I’ve seen several effective ways to get around the gatekeepers.

Michal Balass found her way into a government agency, even though it seemed like there was only one way to get in. She shares her story of how she did it.

Have you’ve said ‘yes’ to a job offer, even though it didn’t match up with your values?

Matt Toy, also took a job offer, but realized, like many of the people we work with, that what he could be doing was staring him in the face the whole time.

He was also faced with decisions that would compromise his values, but he was unwilling to make the sacrifice.

The biggest stopper of career progression isn't your circumstances. Nope. it's getting stuck in the trap of indecision and inaction. Only it doesn't feel like that. Here's an audio guide to learn how to move beyond overthinking in your career change.

To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over

https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

It's easy to get overwhelmed or fall into the traditional rut of browsing job boards, applying for everything, and hoping it all works out.

The top lessons we've learned from thousands of career changes have revealed tons of insights and a better way to do things.

In this episode, we cover why it pays to take the road less traveled, how to never feel lost or alone during the process, and why you don't always need to start over to create a change.

• The "horrific" experience that inspired Scott's own search for well-paying work that fit his skills (and ultimately starting Happen To Your Career and one of the top career podcasts in the country)
• Turning casual coffee convos into a career change movement Scott shares incredible examples of what's possible with raises and role changes (and how others picking his brain over coffee kick-started the entrepreneurial "itch")
• The #1 oversight people have that keeps them unsatisfied with the work they do and money they earn (and how to approach changing that without starting over)
• Scott's most valuable piece of advice for folks who feel their work is lacking meaning (plus what he's learned from helping thousands overcome this)
• Not sure where feeling unsatisfied with work is really coming from? Scott shares the science-based difference between "inward happiness" focus areas and outward "happiness enablers"
• What "Signature Strengths" are (and why they're a critical part of achieving career happiness)

To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over

https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

How do you get something exceptional.

Here's an idea: What if your work not only paid your bills, not only worked for a company that you wanted to, but actually allowed you to make a meaningful impact on the world.

Can your work change the world?

Well if you listened to episode 388 you already know the answer is "yes". But the real question is:

How the heck do you find that?

To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over

https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

You've seen those quotes on instagram, facebook or linkedin about changing the world. They're cliche. "You can change the world if you care enough." Or "want to change the world, start by making your bed" or "Be the change you want to see in the world."

But how does somebody actually change the world? Do you need to be Harriet Tubman or Mother Teresa?

I personally don't think so. I also don't think Harriet Tubman became the Harriet Tubman you've heard of overnight.

Today we unravel what it takes to have a unique contribution and impact in the world. And to discover what it means for you to change the world.

To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over

https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Everyone can agree on the importance of being able to communicate with one another. But how many of us are actually great at it? Learning to make conversation in ways that allow you to connect with anyone takes work and practice. However, putting in the work to enhance this skill will give you more confidence and likely lead you to more career growth. Fred Dust, author of "Making Conversation" shares his insights about how to have interesting conversations and build better relationships.

What you'll learn

• How to use conversations to figure out if you're in a career that fits
• How to own your definition of success without compromising your identity
• Why it's important to reflect on your past experience to pave your new path to your ideal career

Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email [email protected]

Free Resources

What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Related Episodes

1. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers - 6 Ways to get Reassurance that your new career is right for you (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
2. Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Every single year Alyssa and I sit down to set our goals for the year. It's something that I've grown to look forward to every year. It's the time where we're being intentional about what our next year is going to look like!

Usually we sit down sometime in November to take a first pass at it and decide what we want to do more of and what we want less of in our life!

This year we decided we'd do something different, we decided we'd let you in on part of that conversation. Specifically the parts about what went well and what we want to do differently.

To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over

https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

If you're in the middle of a career transition, you likely have a lot going on. What if I told you you could get 4x your results in half the time by using Scott Young's method "Ultralearning" (the learning habit that would make Hermione and her time turner jealous?) In this episode, Scott Young shares how he discovered a method to learn the entire 4-year MIT curriculum for computer science…in 1 year…without taking any classes. He also discusses his new book "Ultralearning," a guide to earning the skill necessary to stay relevant in your career, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way

What you'll learn

• The 13 steps to a successful career change
• How to find your strengths and use them to find work you love
• How to assess what's missing in your career

Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email [email protected]

Free Resources

What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Related Episodes

1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcast)
2. Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

There is one thing we mention on the show again and again and again, but we've never talked specifically about it or how to use it on the podcast, even though it is one of the most impactful things we work with our clients to create.

Sharissa Sebastian, one of our coaches, joins us to share a behind-the-scenes look at what an Ideal Career Profile is, how it makes career change that fits possible, and what some of the challenges are along the way when you're making a change and how it helps alleviate those pains.

To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast

Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over

https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/

Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc