How to Pivot

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The particular superpowers introverts have when it comes to sales!Red's story of being an introvert in sales, and seeing how sales can be done differently!

 

Resources + Links:

 

Follow Red Stafstrom 

Instagram @brokensalespeople

LinkedIn Red Stafstrom

 

Brokensalespeople.com

Book

SPIN Selling by Neal Rackham

Quiet by Susan Cain

Bitter Sweet by Susan Cain

 

Connect with Sharon on Instagram | @sharonbondurant_ig

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonbondurant/

 

Find more resources on our website 

https://www.the-finders.com/

www.how-to-pivot.com

 

Show Notes

What makes a great salesperson? What qualities do you think most successful salespeople have? I'm joined by the Un-sales Guy, Red Stafstrom! Red shares his story of being an introvert in sales, the time he hit rock bottom, and why the old school way of doing sales doesn't have to be for everyone! Red is passionate about helping introverts like himself succeed in sales, seeing the superpower they have for connecting with people and helping them find the solutions they need! In this podcast we like to highlight all different types of careers, and changes to plan as we learn and grow! This is a great episode for everyone to look at their career differently, and how you can make it your own with your unique personality and skills!

 

01:30 What made you so passionate about sales AND introverts?

05:15 What did you decide to do when you hit "rock bottom"?

09:00 How did you make the shift into being the Anti-Sales Guy?

10:30 Creating solutions for introverted people to help them succeed in sales.

15:15 What superpowers make introverts so great at sales?

19:00 Do you need to be passionate about what you are selling?

24:00 How can we get more resources around sales?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Questions to check in with yourself and what YOU need in this season of your life!

Stories of times I've had to make pivots in my life and career, and how I've gained confidence in myself to make them!

 

Resources + Links:

 

Tag us on Instagram with your biggest takeaway from this episode! 

 

Connect with Sharon on Instagram | @sharonbondurant_ig

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonbondurant/

 

Find more resources on our website 

https://www.the-finders.com/

www.how-to-pivot.com

 

Watch the podcast on YouTube!

 

Show Notes

We all know what it feels like to be "stuck"! Unsure of the best move to make, especially when you have multiple great options in front of you. In this episode, I'm sharing how I've made the decision to make a change in my life or business, and what I've seen from the thousands of people my agency has helped make a pivot in their career. Tune in for some questions to ask yourself to gain clarity, and some simple (yet powerful) action steps you can take to make the best decisions for YOU! I'd love to hear if you are in a season where you're making a pivot, or if you're ready to take the leap into something new! Get in touch with me on Instagram or LinkedIn! The power to make the best pivot for what you need today, is in your hands!

 

 

01:40 Are you feeling stuck and unsure of whether or not to make a change?

02:50 Examples of how I see signs show up in my life.

05:00 The power of listening to yourself and what YOU need now.

07:15 The advice I was given by a mentor when I was looking at making changes in my life and business.

10:20 When is the right time to stop being miserable?

12:30 Is people pleasing keeping you from making decisions that are best for YOU?

13:20 How to take your power back with confidence!

14:30 Do these actions to start gaining clarity today!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The power of taking your skills and personal brand with you to your next pivot.

How to start building a personal brand.

 

Resources + Links:

Connect with Tisha on Instagram | @tishampelletier

 

Check out these books mentioned in this episode:

What Are the Odds by Risha Marie Pelletier

When the Universe Throws a Curveball by Tisha Marie Pelletier

The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday

 

Social Connect Phoenix

 

Connect with Sharon on Instagram | @sharonbondurant_ig

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonbondurant/

 

Find more resources on our website 

https://www.the-finders.com/

www.how-to-pivot.com

 

Show Notes

When you make a career change, what goes with you? Your experience, and your personal brand! We have multi passionate entrepreneur, author, mom, and brand Building badass, Tisha Marie Pelletier on the podcast! Tisha refers to herself as the queen of pivoting at the beginning of the episode, and as you hear about her list of experiences in different industries including building multiple businesses you'll quickly see the amazing value and insight she has to share for those finding themselves called to do something new! From how to even begin building a personal brand, to how to make a pivot without the fear of what other people may think, this is such a great episode on mindset with a couple pivoting geniuses! (Aka pivoting queens!)

 

03:30 The life changes and "midlife crisis" that led to becoming a Brand Building Badass!

06:15 Who needs a personal brand?

10:30 How can someone start building a personal brand themselves?

14:40 How have you navigated the change to a completely different career?

18:30 Advice for multi-passionate people who want to start something new.

23:15 The power of taking your skills and personal brand with you to your next pivot.

26:15 What event's do you have coming up?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Clarifying questions to help you decide whether or not a career, or career change, is best for you!

How you're holding yourself back from having the most fulfilling life and career.

Resources + Links:

 

Watch Kari's TEDx Talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rezWtDyiMQ&t=3s

 

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimirabal/

Twitter https://twitter.com/karimirabal

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KariMirabal1

 

Learn more on Kari's website

https://www.karimirabal.com/

Connect with Sharon on Instagram | @sharonbondurant_ig

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonbondurant/

 

Find more resources on our website 

https://www.the-finders.com/

www.how-to-pivot.com

 

Show Notes

Are you looking for a career that's your perfect match? If so, it's time to start dating! In this episode, I'm chatting with Keynote Speaker, Coach, and Founder of Naked Networking & Career Dating Programs, Kari Mirabal! Aside from her experience as an IT recruiter, Kari has helped hundreds of thousands of people learn how to change their career through networking! Kari shares some powerful tips and questions to help you find the best career for you! Just like dating, what you want and don't want can be great guides as you find "the one". This episode is full of so many actionable tips and examples that help you sit in the driver's seat of your career! There might also be a couple of our own actual dating stories in there too!

 

 

04:15 Meet IT Recruiter turned Keynote Speaker and Coach, Kari Mirabal.

07:40 How do you find a career that you're passionate about?

15:00 What led you to become a career coach?

17:50 Knowing 1 thing you want can be a great start to finding your dream career.

20:20 Are you holding yourself back from having a fulfilling life and career?

25:40 How do you help clients prepare for a career change?31:15 Ways to research for new opportunities without desperation.

35:50 The wrong opportunities will reject you, and the right ones will find you.

40:40 Are you taking ownership of your career, or are you sitting in the backseat?

44:30 Making the decision to never work a job you hate.

45:20 Where is the best place to learn more and connect with you?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How Carol turned her knowledge and experience as a corporate recruiter into her own business.

Ways to prepare for a career pivot!

The most common challenges in the first year of being a full time career coach.

 

Resources + Links:

 

Check out Carol's book:

The Smart Chicks Guide for Career Happiness by Carol Maloney Scott

 

The Smart Chicks Career Club Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/smartchickscareerclub/

 

Connect with Carol on Instagram | @careerhappinessmap

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-maloney-scott-career-coach/

 

Tune in to Carol's Podcast Smart Chicks Career Chat & Find more services on Carol's Website

https://careerhappinessmap.com/

Connect with Sharon on Instagram | @sharonbondurant_ig

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonbondurant/

 

Find more resources on our website 

https://www.the-finders.com/

www.how-to-pivot.com

 

Show Notes

Ever fantasize about quitting your day job? We're so excited to have you joining us for the very  first episode of How to Pivot! In this episode, today's guest isn't only sharing her experience of quitting her corporate job to pursue a career she felt called to, she's sharing how she's helped so many others do the same through her career coaching program! Carol Maloney-Scott is an expert recruiter, turned author, entrepreneur, and podcast host all around helping people use their skills to start their own businesses. We dive into what it is a career coach does, and the things she's glad she did (or wishes she knew) when she took the leap from her corporate job to building her business full time!

 

04:15 Meet HR and talent acquisition expert turned entrepreneur, Carol Maloney-Scott.

07:40 What motivated you to take the leap and quit your day job for your business?

11:30 The first steps Carol took when transitioning to her business full time.

16:30 How does your Career Coaching Program help people start their own business?

20:40 Who is your Career Coaching program best for?

23:15 What services do Career Coaches offer?

27:30 What are the biggest challenges people face the first year as a career coach?

29:00 How do you measure success when replacing your corporate job?

33:15 What can I do now if I'm preparing for a career pivot?

38:40 How can we connect with you and find more resources?

 

Do you know that feeling in your gut that there's something more for you, but fear is holding you back? 

 

I know this feeling all too well, from my own experience AND the experience of thousands of clients! I'm so glad you're here!

 

This is How to Pivot, the podcast.

 

I am your host, Sharon Bondurant, the founder of an Inc 5000 recruiting firm that has helped over 5000 people pivot to something better. 

 

I am a huge believer that you MUST love the work you do and that it is never too late to change your mind, try something new, or quit what is not bringing you joy.. 

 

Whether you are looking to change jobs, your entire career, or maybe even ditch your day job and become an entrepreneur, join me here weekly for career tips, ideas on what to do next, and resources to help you finally take action.

 

Tune in to hear more of what we'll be talking about with some amazing guests here on the podcast so you can step into the "something MORE" that's meant for YOU!

 

Life is too short not to love what you do!

Resources + Links:

Connect with Sharon on Instagram | @sharonbondurant_ig

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonbondurant/

 

Find more resources on our website 

https://www.the-finders.com/

www.how-to-pivot.com

 

Do you know that feeling in your gut that there's something more for you, but fear is holding you back? 

This is How to Pivot, the podcast! 

I am your host, Sharon Bondurant, the founder of an Inc 5000 recruiting firm that has helped over 5000 people pivot to something better. 

I am a huge believer that you MUST love the work you do and that it is never too late to change your mind, try something new, or quit what is not bringing you joy.. 

Whether you are looking to change jobs, your entire career, or maybe even ditch your day job and become an entrepreneur, join me here weekly for career tips, ideas on what to do next, and resources to help you finally take action.

Life is too short not to love what you do.

Today Sharon talks with Jenny Taylor from Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography. Sharon and Jenny dive into her journey from her early days in business, her dream of making her photography hobby into a full-time business, the wild growth and success of Jenny Taylor Boudoir Photography, and how she found a way to persevere through changes and challenges.

Jenny Taylor Website - http://www.jennytaylor.com/

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Today I talk with Jennifer Gilbert, a former social studies teacher who made a massive pivot into the corporate tech world. We dive into many of the challenges she went through in regards to transitioning into an entirely new field after teaching children for 10 years, how she dealt with the rejection and fear of starting all over, and how she got creative with her resume and received 5 job offers all at once! Keep up with Jennifer: http://t.ly/UwGr  Follow Sharon: http://t.ly/dmpi 

Desiree is no stranger to messy. As a military spouse, mother of small humans, and business owner she experienced her fair share of mess! Desiree shares about some of the unique challenges faced by military spouses and how she found herself in the position to combine doing what she loved and lifting others up at the same time!

Keep up with Desiree: http://t.ly/IWaB 

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