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There are the paths well traveled, and then there are those waiting to be walked. If you’ve ever had an idea or a dream about how you’d like to shape your career, but you’ve yet to take action, you’re not alone. It’s not easy to walk away from the security of a stable paycheck and a clear trajectory up the ladder. But, if there’s something inside of you signaling that it’s time for change, then you owe it to yourself to explore that hunch.

In today’s episode you’ll hear how Cady North did just that. After a successful corporate career that wasn’t really fulfilling her, she took a time out and a leap of faith, and she never looked back. She’s a personal finance professional and founder of North Financial Advisors, and author of “The Resiliency Effect." Her story is one of resilience, pause, and unlearning in an effort to find balance and greater fulfillment in the way you choose to spend your time.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why taking a break is sometimes the best medicine (2:16)
• A reminder that we’re more than what we do (5:44)
• The truth about risk when you’re on the wrong path (10:21)
• When your body knows more than your mind is willing to admit (11:29)
• Why prioritizing self-care is simpler than you think (17:44)
• The benefits of unlearning (23:06)
• The consequence of dreaming, rather than doing (27:05)

Favorite Quotes:

1. Our lens on life really starts from our childhood, and what we see and experience- we either end up recreating that, or we intentionally create the opposite. -Blake
2. I was actually increasing my risk every month, every year, I stayed on a path that was wrong for me. And I really didn't understand the cost to my family, and those people that I loved, as well as my health. -Blake
3. I had to unlearn that it was unsafe to express emotion, or to even be angry. So many of us look at some emotions “good emotions”, and others as “bad emotions”, so we stay away from them. It was an interesting process for me unlearning that anger was a bad thing. Anger, for me, is a really helpful indicator. -Cady
4. If your entire life is based off of dreaming about the stuff you want, but allowing the fears or the doubts, or the lack of knowledge about how to do things to stand in your way, you ultimately will lead a life that is unfulfilled. You will lead a life where you keep wondering, there should be something more. -Blake

Connect with Cady:

Check out Cady's new book, The Resiliency Effect, and get a sneak peek HERE!

OR connect with Cady on LinkedIn.

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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

Have you ever wondered why you believe what you believe? How we think is shaped by our lived experiences, our environment, and the people around us. By the time we reach adulthood, we assume that who we are is not changeable. But, the truth is that you really do have the power to transform your life.    In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to overcome the potentially harmful thought patterns that could be dragging you down. Once you’re able to take control of your thoughts and make your own rules about how and what you think, you’ll experience more joy, and finally possess the freedom to make a greater impact on the world around you.    What You’ll Learn:

• The thought patterns that might actually be making you unhappy (1:20)
• Harnessing the power to change your beliefs (3:57)
• Why most people struggle to change their beliefs (5:46)
• How to come to terms with your current beliefs and start to change your life (9:15)  

Favorite Quotes:

1. Our beliefs create our thoughts, our thoughts create our actions, and our actions create our outcomes. We are actually creating our life every single day.
2. You choose how you are. Your brain is a muscle and you can teach your brain to work in a way that works best for you.
3. Your life is a mirror of what you believe.

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 makes for a genuinely fruitful job search? Too many women apply themselves to work, send out their resumé left and right, leverage their connections…and wind up with nothing to show for it. When that happens, it's a perfect opportunity to take a step back and do some thinking on what you bring to the table - and what an ideal role should look like to you.

After being put on leave presented the opportunity to reevaluate her career, Meghan began to notice the gap between her desire for something different and a lack of understanding about what that "something" might be. But with a little bit of support and a lot of newfound clarity, Meghan was able to put herself on a path that led to not only a better job but skills and clarity that will carry through her entire career. In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake and Meghan cover how being furloughed and falling back into an unproductive job search cycle helped Meghan find support and figure out what she wanted, the tools, life skills, and mindset shifts that led her to greater clarity, and how a new, more profound understanding of her value has led to a one-in-a-million dream role and unshakeable confidence. Tune in for a story that will pull you out of the endless chore of sifting through job postings and help you focus on what you need to get you into your ideal position.

What You’ll Learn:

• How a firsthand look at the natural work-life balance in action sparked new ideas in Meghan about what career fulfillment might look like
• What you should be able to showcase during a successful job interview (hint: it's not results and statistics from your previous position)
• Why the total picture presented by Meghan's experience and her skill set was the deciding factor that got her ideal job - even though the individual pieces of her resumé didn't seem like a match
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

"I'm super excited about that opportunity just to learn more and grow into the position that I have now. But I also have sort of an underlying sense of confidence about what even my next role is going to be because I know what I'm looking for, I know how to articulate my success, and I feel empowered to try new things in the future. So, that sense of fulfillment is inspiring for me." —Meghan

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

As a high achiever, how often do you find yourself feeling completely underwater? For women with lots of important work on their plate, overwhelm can be a near-daily occurrence. And unfortunately, this is often something we take for granted as a part of working life. But a little introspection and some mindset adjustments will reveal that that’s just not the case.

In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake digs into the underlying reasons why we get overwhelmed, questions to help you analyze and identify where the overwhelming feeling comes from in your life so you can break the pattern, and the different ways in which relieving this type of stress can change your life for good. Tune in for an episode that will help you focus on the things that matter most in your day-to-day and let you breathe a little easier. 

What You’ll Learn:

• How to get an accurate picture of where your value comes from and how to prioritize your responsibilities correctly
• Why we often can’t see (or simply don’t notice) the limiting beliefs we hold that keep us from moving forward and how to recognize them
• What goes into breaking a long-standing pattern of thinking or behavior, and some of the ways that asking for help can make the process easier
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“The most successful people don't do everything. They pick the things that matter the most, and they're successful in doing those. More and more and more does not equal better, right? What matters is the value in what you're doing.” —Blake Schofield

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

Who's in your corner as you navigate your career? The people you connect with within your professional world can be your biggest champions and strongest advocates if you let them - and good networking skills are the path to great connections.

In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake covers the topic of networking, including why so many people avoid it, how to recognize the value of networking for both the giving and receiving sides of the equation, the mistakes people often make in their approach, and the opportunities that open up for you when you start to embrace networking for yourself. Listen in for a reassuring look at a frequently passed-over but incredibly beneficial part of your career journey.

What You’ll Learn:

• What's behind the common fear of networking, and how to shift your mindset to excel at and embrace the practice
• How to give people the tools and knowledge they need to effectively support you
• Why cultivating your networking skills now can result in a positive ripple effect throughout the rest of your career
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“Learning how to become comfortable at networking is one of the greatest ways to expand the possibilities and opportunities for your career, protect yourself because you're always able to create opportunities, build relationships, but it's also an amazing way to feel more connected, to add more value, and to be able to help people in ways maybe you haven't been able to help them before." —Blake Schofield

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Want to learn more on how to build a networking strategy that WORKS? Tune in to episode 103 HERE!

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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 do you do when you realize that you’re in the wrong job but the thought of a big transition scares you? Most of the time, that fear stems from a lot of common misconceptions about yourself, your current job, and what’s possible if you make that change. But with some clarity and a strong understanding of value, you can start planning now for a more fulfilling future.   In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake discusses the process by which you can position yourself for the next stage in your career from your current job, including how to shift your priorities to get real results without exhausting yourself, the pieces of clarity you need to make that successful transition, and what you’re risking if you decide to “suck it up” and stay in an unfulfilling position. Tune in to get some important insight on what you can achieve for the next stage of your career with a little clarity and a few key shifts.   What You’ll Learn:

• What the 80/20 rule is and how you can use it to set proper boundaries and get some much-needed stress relief
• How to put together a clear picture of your needs, your unique set of secret sauce transferable skills, and your value
• Why short-term solutions like updating your resumé and taking a new-but-familiar job are never an effective path to what you want

And much more! 

 Favorite Quote: “It's critical before you make a transition that you truly understand those things about you, your career, and your life. When you understand exactly what it is that you need to be fulfilled and happy, not just in the short term, but the long term, it gives you an understanding of exactly what it is you need to be looking for.”  —Blake Schofield   



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

In looking for the next big step in your career, has your age ever stopped your search in its tracks? While ageism is a common concern among women on the job market, we need to dig further down past the surface issue and into the root cause to get rid of it for good.

In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake dives deep on how to combat ageism in the job search process, including identifying the real problems that might be blocking your way when ageism isn’t in play, the foundational elements you need to take control of your job search and stand out in the market, and how to position yourself to communicate your needs, your value and your skills, no matter what age you are. Listen in for an episode that will give you the tools to overcome bias and challenges in the job search process and end up with your ideal career match.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the reason you’re not having luck in your job search may have more to do with your strategy than with ageism, and how you can turn things around in your favor
• What your secret sauce transferable skills are, what they aren't, and why you need to be able to identify and communicate them
• How to build a narrow and deep job search process that helps you stand out and attract the right opportunities
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“Learning these skills is probably one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, because it gives you infinite control over your career, not just now, but for the rest of your future. And there's nothing more powerful than that - to not have to rely on a job board, to not have to rely on a recruiter, to not have to rely on other people, but to truly be able to create an opportunity for yourself. To truly be able to own and stand in your worth and value and to go after the right opportunities."  —Blake Schofield

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

When one phase of your career draws to a close, how do you bridge the gap and place yourself somewhere that makes you feel fulfilled and valued and allows you to make a real impact? Women facing a mid-career transition often feel intimidated or afraid of the next step - but the next step is a chance to position yourself somewhere incredible. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake puts mid-career changes in context as the opportunity for growth and fulfillment that they are, lays out the most common reasons women get stuck in this phase of their career, and shares some of the remarkable career transitions she has seen women make when they reach out and ask for help with the process. Listen in for a much-needed shot of hope and perspective in a stressful time.

What You’ll Learn:

• What the data on mid-career transitions says, and how to interpret it to get a sense of what’s possible for you going forward and the value you already hold
• Why clarity on your value and secret sauce transferable skills is vital to a successful career change
• How to get the right help for the career transition you need to make, and how Blake’s process differs from other “tactical” coaches
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“Most people transition multiple times in their career throughout their lifetime. And the key to a successful transition is really uncovering your secret sauce transferable skills, really understanding your fulfillment framework - what it is exactly that you need, what are those criteria that you need to truly be fulfilled in your career life, not just for the short term, but for the long term.”  —Blake Schofield

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

When one phase of your career draws to a close, how do you bridge the gap and place yourself somewhere that makes you feel fulfilled and valued and allows you to make a real impact? Women facing a mid-career transition often feel intimidated or afraid of the next step - but the next step is a chance to position yourself somewhere incredible.

On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake puts mid-career changes in context as the opportunity for growth and fulfillment that they are, lays out the most common reasons women get stuck in this phase of their career, and shares some of the remarkable career transitions she has seen women make when they reach out and ask for help with the process. Listen in for a much-needed shot of hope and perspective in a stressful time.

What You’ll Learn:

• What the data on mid-career transitions says, and how to interpret it to get a sense of what’s possible for you going forward and the value you already hold
• Why clarity on your value and secret sauce transferable skills is vital to a successful career change
• How to get the right help for the career transition you need to make, and how Blake’s process differs from other “tactical” coaches
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“Most people transition multiple times in their career throughout their lifetime. And the key to a successful transition is really uncovering your secret sauce transferable skills, really understanding your fulfillment framework - what it is exactly that you need, what are those criteria that you need to truly be fulfilled in your career life, not just for the short term, but for the long term.”  —Blake Schofield

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

Did you know that around 80% of jobs are landed through networking? Given that fact, how's your networking strategy working out for you? If it isn't, there are a few simple but powerful strategies you'll want to know about.   On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake digs deep on the signs and symptoms you see when you aren't networking effectively, how a lack of clarity on what you want and an inability to express and understand your unique value can hurt your networking efforts, and the best way to successfully reach out to people as you look for the right opportunity. Listen in to clear away the fog around the process of networking and start using it to your advantage.   What You'll Learn

• What your secret sauce transferable skills actually consist of (because it's more than just one thing you're amazing at)
• Why the people around you keep sending all the wrong job opportunities your way - and what you can do to fix it
• How Blake's clients are managing to land ideal jobs and huge pay increases in a less-than-favorable job market and economy
• And much more!



 Favorite Quote: "This skill, networking, when learned and honed, will not only open the doors to your next job, but will open the doors to career growth and opportunity for the rest of your life. It is one I cannot highly stress enough. And honestly, if your job search isn't going well, it's one that's absolutely critical to learn."  —Blake Schofield    

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