Happen To Your Career Podcast

Everyone we work with is looking for meaningful work. But what does meaningful work actually look like? What do you actually need to be able to do meaningful work? Obviously, there are specific things that are different for each person, but we have found that there are 8 big things that people need to do meaningful work.

Introverts tend to get a bad rap in social situations. They can be viewed as slow decision makers or socially awkward. I know because I’m an introvert. Holley Gerth, author of “The Powerful Purpose of Introverts,” joins us to share her insights as an introvert herself.

What if there was a simple way to develop the determination that all successful gritty people have? It turns out that there is. Shannon Huffman Polson learned to develop courage, resilience, and leadership in the most male-dominated organization in the world and shares her experiences with you. You’ll learn what Shannon did when she was told by her commanding officer that she would never fly an attack plane, and you’ll see how you can also become resilient or more gritty as you face your obstacles.

Nadia was struggling already to find her ideal role. Enter COVID. Now it felt nearly impossible and she was told by recruiters that there was no way she was going to get hired right now. Especially since she had limited experience in her roles of choice as an expert in SAP Business One.

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.

No matter what stage you are in your career, there is always something to learn. You could follow typical methods by taking a course. Or you could 4x your results in half the time by using Ultra Learning: the learning habit that would make Hermione jealous (even with her time turner).

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.

Everyone “knows” the importance of communication, but how many of us are actually good at it? Having great conversations is both a science and an art. Learning to make conversation in ways that allow you to connect with anyone takes work and practice.

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.”

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?