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Do you ever feel like you don’t fit in at work?

When you feel like one person at home, another with your friends, and yet another version of yourself when you’re at work, that could be a sign that your life and career aren’t in alignment. 

Alignment feels like you’re among “your people.” You feel joyful and inspired like your creativity knows no bounds. Misalignment, on the other hand, can feel isolating. 

Often, we allow limiting beliefs that we’ve carried throughout our lives to dictate how we see ourselves. 

But, what if you were given the tools to change those limiting beliefs?

What if those unique traits you hide were the key to helping you find the kind of career that makes you feel alive…as though you were winning at life? 

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Lindsey to the show. She shares how the program helped her detach from limiting beliefs about her ability to communicate and lean into her unique secret sauce transferable skills. Her communication style and creativity have since become her driving force, connecting her to people who inspire joy and spark curiosity in her work life.

In this episode, you’ll learn how Lindsey uncovered her secret sauce transferable skills, and how those skills have taught her how to win in life. After decades of feeling like she didn’t fit the corporate mold, she's now been able to find a role that allows her to be herself at work. That ability to be authentic has been a game-changer in her quest to find alignment in her life and career. 

What You’ll Learn: • How Blake helped her realize why she was misaligned in her career (7:51)
 • Why being able to share your authentic self in the workplace matters (10:40)
 • The limiting beliefs that she finally learned to let go of (14:00)
 • What Lindsey learned about herself that helped reshape her career and find alignment (20:56)
 • What you should know about the things that come easy to you (32:00)


Favorite Quotes: 1. In the career space, I've always felt like I was judged and I just never fit in. I just felt like I was always falling short. –Lindsey
 2. When you're not getting the results that you want, it feels hard, and you feel like you have to hustle to create something, that's usually a sign of misalignment. –Blake
 3. Companies are like people. They have different personalities and they have different cultures. And if you find yourself constantly feeling like you have to put on a mask or struggling or feeling like you can't show up and be who you really are, those are signs of misalignment. –Blake
 4. The ability to triumph over that big limiting belief that I couldn't communicate, that led to personal development that lifted so much in me. –Lindsey
 5. Success and being a work in progress are not mutually exclusive. –Lindsey


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

What if the path to creating the life you want was easy?

We fill our plates with so much work and so many responsibilities that we rarely take the time to ask ourselves if “more” is actually getting us closer to our goals.    Why can't you start creating the life you want now? 

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake reveals why the pursuit of “more” is often taking you further from the life you really want. She shares a simple shortcut that will help you achieve anything you want in life now. 

In this episode, you’ll learn why you’re hardwired to want “more”, and why that contributes to making you feel like you can’t have what you want today. You’ll discover how to make clear decisions with less effort and lower risk, while also giving yourself more options in the process. 

There is a shortcut you can choose to take today if you’re ready to live the life you want.  

Don’t wait for some mysterious day in the future to arrive…

It’s time to stop chasing more & get closer to the life you actually want NOW.

What You’ll Learn: • Why we’re always wanting “more”. (1:31)
 • The consequences of living a life without clarity (4:50)
 • When the solution to the problem is hiding in plain sight (7:10)
 • The shortcut to getting the life that you really want (10:00)


Favorite Quotes: 1. We overburden ourselves because we've chased too many things. We have so many commitments and priorities and we have so little time and space to really enjoy the life that we want.
 2. What if it was easy? The next time you are faced with the challenge, just ask yourself this. And then seek the path with the least effort, least risk and most options.
 3. Everything we say “yes” to is a “no” we have to say to something else.
 4. The fastest way to get to what you want is to be able to fall in love with the process.


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

Struggling to feel confident is something most of us (if not all) can relate to. 

Why do we all seem to have such a hard time with confidence? 

Because far too many of us believe that confidence is something you either have or don't, as though it’s a fixed character trait. 

The truth? Confidence is a skill. 

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Nicole Kalil, an in-demand speaker, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the “This Is Woman’s Work” Podcast. She has a passion for eliminating gender expectations by redefining “Woman’s Work” and helping women build confidence while providing actionable tools to develop the skill of confidence building. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about the “confidence con,” the lie we’ve been told about confidence, and how you can start to dismantle it. You’ll uncover the true definition of confidence and start to recognize how it has been shaped by the masculine-forged business environment. You’ll also hear about the 5 Confidence Builders, actionable ways that can help you develop it as a skill and walk the path toward greater self-awareness. 

“Real confidence is something that permeates all aspects of your life and doesn't just live in one place.”

If you’re ready to start building your confidence skills and gain a deeper understanding of who you truly are, then this episode is for you.  

What You’ll Learn: • The moment she realized she was living a lie (6:12)
 • How the armor women wear to exist in the business world undermines us (10:55)
 • The problem with allowing your work achievements to define who you are (17:10)
 • The formula for building confidence and understanding how it affects the rest of your life (20:08)
 • The 5 confidence builders and how to use them (22:30)
 • Defining confidence and understanding how it relates to self-awareness (28:17)


Favorite Quotes: 1.  There's a lot of advice about how to build confidence that’s very surface-level and doesn't actually last. But, if you can understand how to build confidence from a deep understanding of who you are, it's a complete and utter game-changer. –Blake
 2. The way that it looked on the outside was not how it felt on the inside. I was lonely. I was spending all weekend waiting for a Monday morning to come so I could have purpose again. –Nicole Kalil
 3. A lot of the things that stop us from being our authentic selves stop us from being the vulnerable leaders that actually inspire people. -Blake
 4. Real confidence is something that permeates all aspects of your life and doesn't just live in one place. –Nicole Kalil
 5. It's great to achieve. It's wonderful to get complimented. It's great when somebody comes along and validates your work. But all those things should be icing on the confidence cake, not the cake itself. –Nicole Kalil


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

What’s really standing in the way of what you want in life? 

Life presents us with unique barriers that can prevent us from reaching our goals. But what’s really holding you back might actually be different than what you think it is. 

It’s not always easy to recognize our own blind spots.

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake explains why understanding the barriers in your life often requires a team effort. Another pair of eyes and ears offer a fresh perspective that’s not limited by the barriers of your beliefs and experiences. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how career coaching helps you to identify the real barriers that are standing in your way. You’ll understand the telltale signs of a life of misalignment and why continuing to live in that disjointed space holds you back from achieving what you want in life.     When you’re open to collaborating instead of trying to solve everything on your own, life can be easier and you can accomplish things with more joy, ease, and alignment.

What You’ll Learn: • How to work through your blind spots so you can actually level up (1:17)
 • What misalignment looks and feels like (3:22)
 • The consequences of allowing fear to stay in the driver's seat (5:50)
 • What it looks like to be in alignment (6:08)
 • “Cleaning the windshield” of your limiting beliefs (8:07)


Favorite Quotes: 1. We all have hidden barriers. We have blind spots because we cannot see the label from inside the bottle.
 2. You don't have to carry those burdens and those old wounds. Life can be easier and you can accomplish things with more joy, ease, and alignment when you’re open to collaborating instead of trying to solve it on your own.
 3. When we're leading lives that are misaligned, it's very easy to see all the things we wish we didn't have. But you're not really clear or focused on the things you do.
 4. At the end of the day, everything comes down to managing energy. Where are you putting your energy? 


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

Do you constantly feel like you’re trying to fit a square peg into a round hole?

Trying to make something fit when it just doesn’t is a clear sign that you’re not being true to yourself.

Simply changing jobs will only prolong your suffering. 

For real change, you need the guidance of a professional career coach who can help you get to the root of what’s making you unhappy so you can move into a job or career that will fulfill you LONG term.

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Stephanie to share her story. After being laid off from her job, she knew she wanted to use that time to find work that felt more true to herself. Her 25 years in HR helped her recognize that she wasn’t going to find the change she needed on her own. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how the career coaching process empowered her to think outside of the box and explore possibilities and opportunities that she never would have considered before. You’ll hear how the program taught her how to understand her true value, and gave her the confidence to effortlessly ask for what she was worth. Having finally landed the VP role she’s always dreamt of, she’s become a trailblazer in her new company and a mentor and inspiration to other women. 

If you’re thinking that something in your life needs to change, then take Stephanie’s advice and…

“Trust your gut. If your gut is leading you to this program, then trust it and do it. You won’t regret it.”

What You’ll Learn: • How Stephanie turned a layoff into a life-changing opportunity (2:48)
 • Leaning into your interests to learn more about what you want from a job (9:11)
 • Why waiting to get help just prolongs the pain you’re experiencing now (14:38)
 • The negotiation advice that shifted her mindset and got her what she was worth (19:11)
 • How partnering with a career coach landed her a job she might have passed on otherwise (25:39)
 • The importance of hearing stories from other women in the program (32:32)


Favorite Quotes: 1. “I feel like I needed something. I didn't know what that something was, but I think I knew deep down that I needed some help. And I wasn't going to be able to get where I wanted to go on my own.” –Stephanie
 2. “Sometimes you just have to take the plunge and realize it's not a spend. It's an investment.” –Stephanie
 3. “We think that taking the next job is going to be the faster path, but it never is. Taking the job you don't want, that  you're going to be undervalued in, it’s never the faster path.” –Blake
 4. “Trust your gut, if your gut is leading you to this program, then trust it and do it. Because I can't imagine it not helping anyone.” –Stephanie


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

The image of success we’ve been taught to believe in can feel very cookie-cutter. 

But the truth is that there is more than one version of success.

It’s no wonder we see so many people who look like they have it all from the outside, but feel lost and unhappy on the inside. What defines success for one person doesn’t always determine it for someone else. 

Is your version of success really your own?

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake challenges you to look at what you’ve been taught about success. If you have what looks like success on paper, but you’re still unhappy, then it’s time to rethink whose definition of success you’ve actually been following. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how to let go of definitions of success that don’t align with your own version of fulfillment. You’ll hear how to release yourself from the “shoulds”, and learn how to identify what success looks and feels like to you. You’ll learn how career coaching can help you challenge your beliefs and unlock your greatest, unseen assets.  

What You’ll Learn: • How to challenge your beliefs with an “open loop” (1:29)
 • Getting unstuck from the “shoulds” in your life (2:56)
 • Why you deserve the changes you want to make (4:05)
 • The real reason why having it all still doesn’t feel like success (6:12)
 • How outdated advice can hold you back from tapping into your greatest gift (7:15)


Favorite Quotes: 1. An open loop is a beautiful thing because it enables us to start to see the world a little bit differently, leaving space open for the unexpected. 
 2. There's something really broken in society when we believe that we don't deserve to create change.
 3. The belief systems we form tell us that there's only one way to do things, but that’s the handcuffs that keep us hustling, grinding, and frustrated.
 4. What have you been taught about how success has to look, and what about that is keeping you stuck? 


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

How fulfilled are you right now on a scale of 1 to 10?

If you answered lower than an 8, then you’ve probably already been actively searching for something new. 

But with the average search for a new job taking 12 months, often with a pay cut of anywhere from $20,000 to $60,000, it’s clear that something about the “traditional” method isn’t working. 

In fact, this depressing scenario is completely avoidable. 


There is a better way to find work that will bring you more fulfillment and financial gain. 

You just have to know how and where to look for it. 

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake answers the most common questions you’re probably asking yourself as you begin your search. She unravels the mystery as to why the typical job search method isn’t really working for you, and how you can avoid compromising financially or giving up on what makes you happy. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how to avoid the most common job search mistakes as you look for more fulfilling work. You’ll learn how to dig deeper and understand the root causes of your unhappiness, allowing you to get clear about exactly what it is that you’re looking for.  

If you’re ready to ​​transition into work that is more fulfilling while having the balance that you want and maximizing your income, then this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn: • Common questions that come up when you’re looking for a career change (0:39)
 • Why so many of the solutions you find aren’t creating the change you need (1:41)
 • The biggest mistake people make when they look for a new job (2:31)
 • Unlocking your fulfillment framework (6:43)
 • Why it’s so challenging to find clarity on your own (11:19)


Favorite Quotes: 1. There are so many resources out there that are talking about how to land the next job. But the problem is a lot of it is very cookie cutter. It really isn't there to solve the root cause of why you want to make a change, it's just helping you move from one place to another.
 2. We overestimate the level of clarity we have. But it’s nowhere near enough to be successful in our job search and ultimately fix the root cause.
 3. The best place to start your job search is actually with you, it doesn't start with the tactics. 
 4. Being able to get impartial expert advice from somebody who can help you see the path, with a proven process to be able to help get you there, is the key to being able to find fulfillment.


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

Do you often feel like collapsing at the end of the day?

When we think about rest, we often think of it as something to aspire to or wait for. Vacations, weekend stay-cations, and the occasional facial or massage are all things we do to try and rebalance our depleted energy. 

But the hard truth is that the most common solutions to our overburdened lives just don’t work. 

What you actually need is to understand the specific types of rest you’re lacking. Only then can you RESTORE your energy in ways that truly contribute to balance and overall fulfillment.

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 20 years of experience. Her personal journey with burnout inspired her to want to help organizations overcome employee burnout and leadership overwhelm. As the founding physician and CEO of Restorasis, she leads in the creation of healthier workplace cultures where innovation and performance can thrive.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the seven different types of rest and how to identify where you’re feeling depleted so you can target the specific type of sacred rest you need. You’ll understand the root causes of why you’re feeling so tired all of the time, and why the burnout solutions we usually turn to aren’t working.

Your biggest challenge might be the gateway to your biggest blessing. You have created your life, which means you also have the power to change it.

What You’ll Learn: • What burnout feels like (4:08)
 • Why so many of the “solutions” to burnout don’t really work (7:59)
 • Understanding the 7 Types of Rest (14:40)
 • The most common rest deficits people are currently experiencing (22:56)
 • How companies can help employees find better work-life balance (25:15)


Favorite Quotes: 1. “I really had to make a conscious decision about what I wanted my life to look like. I had these very hard-set goals, I want to be a physician, I want to be a mom. And what happens when you get all those things you've been asking for and you're not happy, you're not satisfied, you don't have any space or room in your life to even enjoy them?” –Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith 
 2. “There has to be a system in place for restoring the energy that we expend.” –Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
 3. “The more rested people are, the more productive they are, the higher quality work they produce, and the happier they are.” –Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
 4. “The old mentality about hustling and grinding actually leads to worse results. Employees that are focused, clear on priorities, and have time for balance produce better results.” –Blake


Which of the 7 types of rest are YOU most in need of? Find out at www.RestQuiz.com 

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

Do you feel like you’ve fallen into the quicksand of busyness? Would you love to find time in your day to be more present and do the things you enjoy, but the gravity of your never ending task list keeps pulling you down? 

If you feel like you don't have the time, energy, or space to relax or do things you want in your life, you're probably living in constant fight or flight mode.

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake shares why we get sucked into so many to-do’s, and how that perpetual level of stress can negatively affect your health and your quality of life. She explains how career coaching can help you see things from a different vantage point, identifying stressors that you might not be able to see from where you’re sitting. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how to start identifying the biggest stressors in your life and how you can detach from patterns and habits that aren’t serving you. You’ll also hear the right questions to ask yourself in order to tap into productivity hacks, helping you find more time and space in your day. 

The journey to creating space in your life isn't something that will happen immediately. It takes reflection and intention, but it might be the most valuable work you can do in your life. 

What You’ll Learn:

• Why we struggle to find the space we need in our day-to-day lives (1:16)
• The reason we repeat patterns that aren’t allowing us to thrive (2:36)
• Looking at your daily patterns to determine if you’re existing in fight or flight mode (5:15)
• Identifying your biggest stressors (6:41)
• 4 questions to better understand the scope of your stress (9:30)

Favorite Quotes:

1. “This idea of having space, being more present, and having more time in your day-to-day is something that we all strive for. Yet, it's something we continue as a society to struggle with all of the time.”
2. “We find ourselves in patterns that feel perfectly normal to us, but we don't even realize how high our stress levels are or the patterns that are stopping us from creating what we want.”
3. “It’s super easy to blame our circumstances. But the reality is we actually have far more control of our circumstances than we think we do.”
4. “We can't expect people to set boundaries or habits for us, we have to learn to advocate for what we 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

Does it feel like you’ve tried everything to change your career situation, but nothing is yielding the results you’re hoping to see? 

Has the fear that maybe nothing else will work crept into your mind?

If you’re trying to find the answers on your own, the truth is that you may never actually see the changes you’re hoping for. 

It takes someone who’s been exactly where you are, someone who has experienced real transformation, in order to really understand the changes that need to happen. This is why career coaching with a mentor by your side yields real results. 

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake welcomes Kaytee to the show. Her decision to invest in herself has transformed her confidence and given her clarity about what’s important in her life, helping her align her values with her career choices. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how to overcome the hurdles that might be preventing you from investing in yourself and your career. For Kaytee, overcoming her fears and finally taking the leap connected her with a mentor who really understood her unique gifts. Looking back now, she says it has turned out to be the best decision she could have made. She shares how breaking down the steps of the transition process was confidence boosting and fueled the momentum for change.

If you’re curious about how career coaching for women can help you, then this episode will answer your questions and help you push past your fears. 

You don’t have to keep struggling and hoping for change. There are people who have been where you are and they are proof positive that the change you seek is possible. 

What You’ll Learn:

• Continuing to question your career all the way up the ladder (2:52)
• The underlying message behind your job dissatisfaction (5:58)
• What Kaytee has learned about change since starting the program (10:12)
• How she regained confidence and let go of her fear of change (17:48)
• Learning how to confidently build and leverage your network (25:57)

Favorite Quotes:

1. I've never done anything really selfishly, truly for my well-being. I'm really investing in the time, investing in it financially. And, it's turned out to be one of the greatest things that I've done for myself in a really long time. -Kaytee
2. Nothing's wrong with you, and you're not broken. These feelings are signs and symptoms that your life is misaligned with your values or your natural way of working. And it's actually a call to level up in your life. -Blake
3. Almost every time I've had a huge transformation, it was because of a mentor. I sought their advice and their guidance, and they encouraged me to do something I wouldn't have done on my own and that encouragement then led to amazing benefits. -Blake
4. I think a lot of women don't think that you can have it all, whether they deserve it, whether it's possible, whether it's selfish, or whether you're going to take away from your family. Whatever those fears are, I really wish I would have known that having both is possible. -Kaytee
5. Every day, we are acting against our value system going to jobs where we feel like we have to sacrifice things we don't want to sacrifice.-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