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When it comes to decision-making, do you usually start by asking the people in your life what they think you should do?
While it might seem like a good idea to gain outside perspectives, sometimes your own feelings can get lost in that sea of advice.
Not only does so much extra input have the potential to blur your own thoughts and feelings, but it’s also time consuming.
Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake explains the importance of having real confidence when it comes to making decisions, and how that confidence can have positive effects on other areas of your life.
In this episode, you’ll learn why decision-making can be so challenging for women. You’ll learn specific steps you can take to build your confidence muscle, and how career coaching can be a highly effective tool in helping you through that process. You’ll also learn why clarity and understanding are key elements that will help you build more confidence and help you save time in your decision-making process.
In a world where it constantly feels like there’s not enough time, building confidence in your own ability to trust your decisions is one way you can get a tremendous amount of time back.
What You’ll Learn:
Why so many women struggle to have confidence in their decision-making (0:38)
The steps to becoming a more confident decision maker (1:48)
How career coaching can help you recognize your blind spots (2:35)
Building and strengthening your confidence muscle (3:02)
How trusting yourself changes everything (3:51)
Favorite Quotes:
When we lack confidence, we often seek consensus from our friends or family, and so we listen to other people's opinions more than our own. -Blake
The journey to building confidence in yourself is a muscle that you build over time. -Blake
Confidence in yourself, who you are, and your ability to create the life you want is truly priceless. It changes how you feel and what you think, and ultimately, it changes the outcomes that you get every single day. -Blake
Additional Resources:
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.
We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com
As women, we’ve all faced challenges when it comes to balancing demanding careers with the needs of ourselves and our families.
These competing responsibilities can make it feel like we’re stuck to the floor, preventing us from even attempting to break the glass ceiling.
But it’s important to understand two things:
You have more power to influence your workplace than you think you do.
There are leaders and organizations out there that won’t ask you to sacrifice what matters to you in order to do impactful work.
If you’ve ever felt guilty about leaving work early even though you’ve had a productive day, or felt pressured to remain at your desk until the clock strikes 5, then it’s time to unpack your “why’s” so you can regain and reclaim control over your time.
Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Erica Rooney, a relatable & impactful Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach & Consultant, host of the Podcast From Now to Next, and a Chief People Officer. With 10 years of experience in HR leading organizations in gender equality crusades, and coaching Executive Women, Erica has created a framework that empowers women to get seen, get heard, and get promoted by breaking free from the sticky floors that hold us back from busting through the glass ceiling.
In this episode, you’ll hear why so many women often feel powerless to address the issues that affect us most in the workplace. You’ll learn about the biggest mistakes we make that keep us firmly attached to sticky floors, and how to overcome them. You’ll also learn how harnessing empathy and promoting authenticity is the key to modern leadership, helping women break through the glass ceiling once and for all.
To harness your power and finally break through those sticky floors and glass ceilings, you first have to overcome the limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck.
What You’ll Learn:
The biggest mistakes women make that keep them stuck on sticky floors (9:47)
How your beliefs about worthiness play into every aspect of your life (12:08)
Starting to unpack what’s keeping you stuck (16:04)
The connection between authenticity and breaking the glass ceiling (27:02)
Juggling work-life balance as a parent (32:23)
Favorite Quotes:
We as women are so in tune to making things nice, that we often undermine our value. We sign up to bring the cupcakes, we sign up to take the notes in the meetings, we do all of these things that as standalone acts don't seem like a big deal. But as we add them up over time, they become a really big deal. -Erica Rooney
How you do one thing is how you do everything. If you have a belief system that says I’m not good enough, I'm not as good as people think that I am, or I'm not really worthy, that will play out in every single part of your life. -Blake
As high achievers, we get so outcome-focused that we don't realize you’ve got to deal with the barriers first to get to the outcome. -Blake
Empathy is truly a female trait, and we are seeing empathetic leadership is one of the driving forces that companies want. So showing up as your authentic self, not being afraid to set those boundaries, as well as recognizing that you don't have to lead like a man, you have to leave like you, will all help you break through that glass ceiling. -Erica Rooney
Connect with Erica Rooney
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ericaandersonrooney
Instagram: @ericaandersonrooney
https://www.instagram.com/ericaandersonrooney/?hl=en
Facebook: @fromNOWtoNEXT
https://www.facebook.com/FromNowToNextCoaching
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/ericarooney
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericaandersonrooney?lang=en
Additional Resources:
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.
We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com
Has it been a while since you’ve felt the ease of being “in flow”? Do you feel like you’ve lost your momentum and don’t know how to get it back?
If you’ve felt burned out, drained, or exhausted at the end of the day, then your momentum may not be moving in the direction you want.
Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake explains why the direction of your momentum is such an essential part of building the life and career that you want.
In this episode, you’ll hear about the risks of losing momentum and how to recognize your momentum rhythm. You’ll learn to identify the activities that give you momentum, and how to use that information to move in the direction you want to go. By determining where you are on the momentum spectrum, you can then make small changes that will actually move you toward the life and the career that you want.
If you feel like you’re stuck, operating in survival mode, or that your momentum has come to a halt, then this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn:
Favorite Quotes:
Additional Resources:
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com
Do you feel unfulfilled in your job but wonder how big of a change you’d need to actually feel happy & fulfilled again by the work you do?
We often assume that a huge shift is necessary…but the truth is that even small shifts can have a HUGE impact.
When Melissa’s friends and family started telling her she wasn’t herself, Melissa knew that her dissatisfaction at work was a big part of the problem. She knew something needed to change, so when she joined The Bridge to Fulfillment® program, she came in fully expecting to quit her job and emerge in a completely new role by the end…
But then something unexpected happened.
Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Melissa to share her journey. Her experience in the program completely changed her perspective about the work she does and has helped her achieve personal and professional balance in her life.
In this episode, you’ll learn how career coaching brought about tangible changes in her life that traditional therapy could not. She shares the important daily habits that have shifted her mindset and helped her carve out a more satisfying work-life that doesn’t impose on her personal time.
The program showed her a path to fulfillment without having to change roles to be happy.
“Being happy where I am now is exactly where I want to be.”
If something needs to change, but you’re not sure if your current job is really the culprit, then this is the episode for you.
What You’ll Learn: • How Melissa knew it was the right time to take action (2:54) • The biggest ways her life has changed since starting the program (10:21) • What Blake did to help her recognize her secret sauce transferrable skills ™ (15:11) • The big shift in her approach to finding the right job (22:12) • How she got comfortable and confident with networking (24:56)
Favorite Quotes: 1. I was starting to look at new jobs, new companies, and everything just felt the same. I knew my skills, I knew I was good at what I was doing. But, I didn't feel good about it. And that's when I got introduced to this program. –Melissa 2. Before this program, I would never meet a friend for dinner, I'd say ‘work’s crazy work’s busy’. Life's too short for that. I regret not doing that sooner and missing opportunities the past 10 years. –Melissa 3. My work recognizes that I'm bringing a better Melissa to work and being better in my deliverables. –Melissa 4. When you have the right boundaries and foundation and you get some of the mental blocks out of your way, you perform better in your current job. And you have more space and time for yourself to create the life that you want. –Blake 5. We don't realize that we're all our own worst enemy. But in this program, the lessons you need to learn will show up. –Blake 6. I've worked with therapists in the past and everything, and nothing has been as tangible as what I've seen here, in mindset shifts and daily habits and beliefs. And that is greater than any type of job that's waiting for me out there. –Melissa
Additional Resources:
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com
Unhappy or unfulfilled in your career but wondering if it’s too late to make a change?
Here’s the thing – we spend ⅓ of our lives at work, so if your job leaves you feeling unhappy and unfulfilled at the end of the day, that dissatisfaction is affecting much more than just your work life.
Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake shares her advice when it comes to making a career change. She explains why the cost of staying in the wrong job ultimately far outweighs the uncertainty you might feel about making a change, and how you can determine if it’s truly “too late.”
In this episode, you’ll learn the role that recency bias might be having in your thought process, and why that could be preventing you from taking the next right step. You’ll hear about the ripple effects of job dissatisfaction and the toll that can take on everyone in your life.
If you’re seeking change, career coaching can help you gain the clarity to Take the Right Next Step in Your Career ™.
What You’ll Learn: • Understanding recency bias (1:07) • How work dissatisfaction affects other aspects of your life (2:16) • The cost of staying on the wrong career path (3:24) • Finding clarity through career coaching (4:29)
Favorite Quotes: 1. When we are on paths that are no longer aligned with what we value in life, the heaviness of that gets worse and worse over time. And that begins bleeding into every part of our lives. 2. The average person will spend 1/3 of their life at work. And that work either adds to the life you lead, or takes away from it. 3. The cost of staying on the wrong path far outweighs what it takes to create a bridge to a better, more fulfilling future.
Additional Resources:
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com
When it comes to asking for what we want and what we deserve, as women, we often find ourselves in a double-bind.
We want to advocate for ourselves, but we also don’t want to rock the boat and risk potentially damaging relationships.
Without knowing how to confidently and clearly ask for what you want, you’re missing out on what you deserve.
Learning how to negotiate effectively is one of the most important skills that you can gain because the reality is you're negotiating every single day.
Here’s what you need to know…
It’s entirely possible to be authentic, likable, and still get what you want.
Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Fotini Iconomopoulos. Going from running a small business, to negotiating with Walmart buyers in the corporate world, today business executives partner with her to achieve their business goals, increase profitability and create a competitive advantage. She’s been featured in Forbes and Harvard Business Review, and is the author of Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want
In this episode, Fotini shares her expertise in negotiation, communication and persuasion. You’ll learn how you can leverage her negotiation techniques not only in the workplace, but also in the day-to-day negotiations that take place in your friendships and family relationships. You’ll hear how to overcome the biggest fears you have when it comes to the negotiating table, and the simple easy steps that you can take to become a better advocate for yourself, without compromising your relationships or likability.
What You’ll Learn: • Luck versus setting yourself up for success (8:42) • The unique “double-bind” women are subject to (11:10) • How to be likable without forfeiting what you deserve (12:46) • The biggest fear people have when it comes to negotiating (17:09) • Key steps for a successful negotiation (23:53) • Why saying less can benefit you more (29:13)
Favorite Quotes: 1. When we're faced with difficult conversations, common sense kind of goes out the window. So I've just been playing with finding unique ways to help people tap into their common sense when they need it most. –Fotini Iconomopoulos 2. Nobody that that really accomplishes significant things feels ready for them. And I think that's why they've accomplished something significant is they step into it with the belief system that they'll figure it out and they'll learn. –Blake 3. We recognize intuitively that there is bias when it comes to women in negotiation. They know if you come from a disadvantaged groups, if you are not part of that privileged group who gets to get away with everything, you are going to be discriminated against. –Fotini Iconomopoulos 4. Once we start to understand where likability comes from, we're less likely to make that costly mistake of trying to buy it instead of building it. –Fotini Iconomopoulos
Additional Resources:
Connect with Fotini Iconomopoulos: www.fotiniicon.com/quiz www.Saylessgetmore.com https://www.instagram.com/fotiniicon/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fotiniiconomopoulos/
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com
What if the decisions you’re making today aren’t leading you toward the life you truly want?
One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to decision-making isn’t making the wrong decisions. It’s making them from the wrong perspective.
Growth comes from looking forward. So if you want to change something in your life or career, then the decisions you make today need to come from the person you want to be tomorrow.
Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake shares one of the biggest shifts that has enabled her to experience exponential growth in her life and career. By simply making decisions from the perspective of where she wanted to be rather than where she was, she saw her entire life change in only 5 short years.
In this episode, you’ll hear about the importance of learning to accept the unknown. You’ll learn why the limitations you think are holding you back are really just misconceptions that can be overcome by a simple change of perspective. You’ll see how a single leap of faith can completely alter your life, leading you on a lifelong path of clarity and prosperity.
“Faith means believing in advance what will only make sense in reverse.” –Philip Yancey
What You’ll Learn: • One of the biggest things you can do now to start to grow your career (1:59) • Why it’s important to accept the unknown and have faith (3:17) • Misconceptions about your limitations that are holding you back (4:25) • How Blake has completely changed her life for the better in only 5 years (7:45) • How a single “right” decision leads to more of the right decisions (8:38)
Favorite Quotes: 1. In order to truly create quantum leaps in your life, you have to begin to understand the barriers in your way. And very often those barriers are internal. 2. Growth comes from stepping into something that very often feels like fear. 3. I used to live my life through this lens of ‘I need to have control of everything I need to plan it all, I need to know exactly what it's going to look like’. And I thought that's what made me successful. But I’ve now come to understand that it's actually what was holding me prisoner. 4. Start making decisions from where you want to be, not where you are today.
Additional Resources:
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com
Michelle had always struggled with perfectionism. Her desire to be “perfect” in everyone else’s eyes began to feel like a trap of her own making.
She felt stuck in her career and spent a lot of time and energy wondering why she wasn’t feeling happy or fulfilled.
If this sounds familiar, then know that you’re not alone.
There's value in being vulnerable and knowing when to seek help.
Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Michelle to share her story. She had the perfect job and the ideal life on paper, but she just wasn’t happy. Once she made the decision to take action, she experienced profound changes in both her work and personal life, all in just the first month!
In this episode, you’ll hear why Michelle wishes she’d taken action much sooner, and her advice to anyone who is sitting on the fence, waiting for things to get better on their own. She shares the emotional roadblocks that made her fearful of change, and how the pressure to be perfect was preventing her from living her values.
Not only has Michelle found more fulfilling work, but her relationships have become deeper and more meaningful.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward real change, just like Michelle did, then this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn: • Michelle’s advice for anyone thinking about career coaching (3:21) • The emotional roadblocks that were holding Michelle back (6:36) • One surprise benefits women experience after going through the program (10:45) • How Michelle uncovered her secret sauce transferable skills™ (13:41) • Learning to stand in your values rather than everyone else's (22:09)
Favorite Quotes: 1. I wish I had met you 20 years ago, because what you did for me personally outweighs any career financial gain I could ever get to this program. –Michelle 2. I used to believe that I was successful because of my level of perfectionism in the work I did. I had no idea that it was a big cause of my patterns of burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelm. –Blake 3. One of the secret things a lot of people don't know about this program is that I consistently see improvement in marriages and relationships with kids. Because you can show up more as your authentic self and you can have deep conversations about things. It creates a sense of connection that maybe was missing in a lot of respects. –Blake 4. When you take yourself out of that box that you created for yourself, abundance is out there and there are opportunities for your life to change. And if your mindset is there, everything else will follow. –Michelle
Additional Resources:
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com
Did you know that 40% of Americans are laid off at least once in their career?
Additionally, those who get laid off also end up facing negative financial impacts years (and sometimes even decades) later.
The unfortunate truth is that layoffs are becoming more and more common. And whether the impact is direct or indirect, people who have experienced a layoff have historically paid a BIG price.
Layoffs can create anxiety and make you feel like you’ve lost control over your future. This, in turn, affects how you feel about yourself and your worth. You feel like you have to settle for whatever comes, and the salary that comes with it, regardless of whether it’s something you really want to do.
But, it doesn't have to be that way.
Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake shares how you can take back control of your life and career. There is a proven path that can have you looking back at your layoff as the best thing that ever happened to you!
In this episode, you’ll learn how to protect and prepare yourself for a potential layoff. You’ll hear important statistics about the long-term effects of job loss, and how you can recognize the signs that your job might be at risk. You’ll hear how career coaching can help you level-up now so that you can successfully navigate a layoff at any point in your career while INCREASING your income.
It is possible to not only bounce back from a layoff, but also use it as a launchpad to find bigger and better opportunities that are more aligned with who you are.
What You’ll Learn: • How layoffs affect personal and company morale (1:38) • Signs that you might be at risk of a layoff (5:36) • How to protect and prepare in the event of job loss (6:20) • Embracing the concept of lifelong learning (7:18) • Learning how to unlock your fulfillment framework Ⓡ (9:34) • Why it actually pays to wait for your dream role (13:15)
Favorite Quotes: 1. If you are laid off or you're in a company having layoffs and you want to do something different, you truly can use this as an opportunity to move forward in your career in life in a really positive way. 2. The power of understanding the art and science of authentic networking will mean that you have job security no matter what. 3. Protecting and preparing is critical to understanding that you have the power and the control to change the trajectory of your career and life. You aren't reliant on your company, your job, or waiting for somebody to see your value. 4. Layoffs can be the best thing that ever happens to you when you use it as an opportunity to truly get clarity and the right strategy to align your life and your career with what you truly want.
Additional Resources:
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com
If you’ve been feeling that it’s time for a change, then why not take the first micro step toward creating it?
Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake reveals why it’s up to you to stop waiting for change to happen. With exclusive FREE resources she shares in today’s episode, taking the first step can be easier than you think.
In this episode, you’ll learn how continuing to experience misalignment in your career affects your personal life, disconnecting you from friends and family. She describes some of the feelings and emotions that you might be experiencing that are the key to understanding whether it’s time to make a change. She also shares access details to a FREE special video and worksheet if you’re ready to take the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.” –Alexander den Heiser
What You’ll Learn: • How feeling unhappy in your career can disconnect you from people (1:38) • What you can do right now if you’re feeling like you need something to change (3:27) • Why you shouldn’t wait to find a career that aligns with your gifts (4:46)
Favorite Quotes: 1. I was searching for so many years to understand what would really make me happy. That entire process led to so many years of guilt, shame, and disconnect from people because I felt misunderstood. I felt judged. I didn't feel like my family or friends really understood what I was struggling with. –Blake 2. If I had understood what I was experiencing were truly signs and symptoms of misalignment, it could have saved me years of wasted time, energy, and emotional bandwidth. It would have given me the ability to understand more of my gifts, skills, and talents, and discover the best way to use them and align them in an environment where I truly can be me. –Blake 3. You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you. –Alexander den Heiser
Additional Resources:
FREE video and worksheet to help you determine if it’s time for change: https://thebridgetofulfillment.com/time-for-change/
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is. We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
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