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Is your current career situation lighting you up? If not, that kind of fulfillment might seem completely out of reach. It isn't, though, and the steps to get there might not be as far as you think.

At the start of her journey, Kristena's spark had gone out completely, and small shifts in her career weren't helping as much as she'd hoped. Now, she's back in control and headed in a positive, prosperous and confident direction in the knowledge of her value and what she brings to the table. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake and Kristena discuss the process of navigating the uncomfortable parts of a career change when you’ve been incredibly successful previously, the positive changes that manifested in every aspect of Kristena’s life throughout her process, and the switch that flips the moment you decide what you're willing to put up with - and what you aren't. Listen in for an episode that will help you get under the surface of what's going on in your career and figure out your best path forward.

What You’ll Learn:

• What the first step towards regaining control over your career looks like, why it’s important, and how Blake teaches it differently
• How Kristena began to slowly improve in her ability to articulate her skills and value in multiple settings
• Why the financial side of a career change can be one of the best validating factors as you progress through your journey
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

"That whole first step of gaining control is 100% critical to the process. And then from there, you start to feel differently about yourself, you start to feel more empowered, you start to recognize that, wow, you do have value and worth where you previously maybe weren't thinking that and then from there I could start to map out, you know, gaining clarity on what my next opportunity needs to look like - you know, defining it." —Kristena

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 an ideal candidate, where employers and hiring managers are concerned? It seems like the goalposts are always shifting - which is why the secret ingredient to finding a fulfilling position is simply you.

When Sheryl found herself laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she felt completely adrift and unsure how to navigate the process of finding a new job. After a little guidance and a lot of self-reflection and work on identifying her skills and the things she is truly passionate about, Sheryl has a much clearer roadmap to follow as she takes her next steps.

On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake and Sheryl lay out valuable insight on learning to translate your skills, passion and experiences into a successful job search, the advantage you gain when you learn how to ask the right questions, and the blend of confidence in her accomplishments, a willingness to accept a helping hand, and clarity in her secret sauce transferable skills that led Sheryl toward a promising, empowering path forward in her life and career. Listen in for an interview that will open your eyes to some of the lesser-known but all-important components to success as you look for a new position.

What You’ll Learn:

• What signs within Sheryl’s jobbed began to tip her off to the fact that her job might be on the line, and how being laid off during COVID affected her confidence going into job-search mode
• How Sheryl’s perspective on being the person who helped others find jobs vs. being the one to ask for and accept help shifted during her journey
• Why getting clarity on what you really love to do and learning how to articulate and highlight those things is an integral piece of getting to a fulfilling place in your career
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“I think we don't feel it as a big accomplishment if we haven't had to struggle, if there hasn't been, you know, a big hill to climb - because that's kind of the narrative in stories, and there has to be some big friction or something in order for you to have this big result and for it to be celebrated, because you worked so hard for it… Look at all the fiction stories out there, look at all the true stories out there. Those are the ones that resonate with people, because you had to work so hard to get there, or you got over the hill. So if it's easy, it must not be that impressive. But I learned differently.”  —Sheryl

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 is a good change not a good change? When we’re in a situation where we aren’t fulfilled or reaching our potential, any shift might feel like a step in the right direction. But the moves that truly put you where you need to be do not have to involve a compromise of your values or desires.    On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake and Kerry dive deep on Kerry’s story, from losing her position due to COVID to sorting out what her ideal career situation would look and feel like moving forward, the contrast between moments that made Kerry feel capable and fulfilled vs. the realization that her current industry no longer serves her (plus the first step towards solving that problem), and how Kerry plans to move forward with her newfound clarity. Listen in for a milestone episode that may just speak to where you stand in your career - and give you some valuable action steps to take you towards your ideal situation. 

 What You’ll Learn:

• How a set of voicemails from her family keeps Kerry grounded in the parts of her life that matter most - and how to keep perspective when your career begins to seep outside its boundaries
• What makes Kerry a uniquely valuable leader and teammate in business, and the ways those secret sauce transferable skills will help her find a more fulfilling career fit
• Why we compromise on our vision of the life we desire (and why the compromise is not as necessary as we think)
• And much more!



 Favorite Quote: “The biggest ‘aha’ was probably knowing that, where I used to have the confidence of knowing that I could convey my value, that I need to really re-zhuzh that a little bit. I could give you my elevator speech in a heartbeat, and now that needs to be completely re-curated. And, you know, realizing that I can't lean so much on... the familiarity of how I've always done things in the past. I have to really look at things with a different lens.” —Kerry     

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

Monique drastically increased her income and quality of life, gained the flexibility she needed as a single mom of four kids, and is able to use her gifts doing work she is incredibly passionate about.

On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Monique and Blake discuss the importance of reflecting on your values as well as your previous situation and the lessons you took from it, how Monique put her passion for creating opportunities for equity to work in her career, and the action steps behind making the thing you thought was impossible into an attainable goal. Tune in for an interview that will light a new fire under the priorities you’ve put aside because they didn’t seem practical.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why celebrating the seemingly small wins in her week was integral in helping Monique combat burnout and set herself up for success
• How to identify the handful of things that are truly important to you and make sure you can engage with them in your new position
• What it does for your sense of what’s possible in your career to have people in your orbit who recognize your value and potential
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“To the person that feels that they have no time for this - because I think that was a big thing for me was, like, how am I going to find the time - I would say, understand how important your time is and how you're spending it in your present day. If your present day is stress, if your present day is not allowing you to really pause and be the person that you need to be whether it is at home or at work or both, you know, understand that it's worth it to put in a little bit of extra effort upfront so that that long-term vision is something that you can say you're happy with.”  —Monique

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

Think for a moment about the worst manager you’ve ever had…what made them so terrible? How did you handle it? Or if you didn’t handle it, how much did you put up with, and what was the overall impact on your life? 

On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake dives into the uncertainty and exhaustion faced by many women who are dealing with frustrating management, getting the right help to get out of that situation (in whatever way is right for that situation), the puzzle pieces about which you’ll need some clarity to handle the problem, and the positive impact that is made possible when you can effectively lead your leaders. Listen in for a crucial wake-up call directed at everyone who operates in a workplace, whether you have managers, you are a manager, or you’ve ever struggled with a manager.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why awareness is the most vital tool for getting you out of a bad situation with a difficult manager - and how a lack of awareness cripple you
• How to use strategic, effective communication to deal with your tough management scenario head-on, potentially saving you an unnecessary career shift
• What you need to know about your position as a person who works under a manager - what your options are, what you should be analyzing, and why you’re actually the one in control
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“Having peace of mind is really important. If you feel that your job is at risk, or that you're at risk every day when you go to work, that level of stress that you are causing on yourself and your body is absolutely impacting your health, your ability to have clarity and confidence and peace of mind. And if you've been living that way for an extended period of time, it is really sucking away your life.”  —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 you think about a career transition, does the phrase “leap of faith” come to mind? That’s a very common misconception. It’s the idea that there’s no way to know what you’re getting into with a new role until you’re already in it. And it’s an idea we need to reevaluate.

On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake lays out the secret to knowing whether or not the grass is greener in that other job you’re considering before you commit to a change, tools to help you develop the clarity you need to get you successfully through your career crossroads, and breaking down the roadblocks that keep us from achieving alignment and a deeper understanding of ourselves. Tune in for an episode that will give you an invaluable toolbox for figuring out where you belong (and where you’ll truly thrive).

What You’ll Learn:

• Why a lack of job interview skills on your part puts everyone involved at a disadvantage (not least of all, you)
• How to adjust the way you think about your next job in order to make sure that it’s actually fulfilling - not just something you could plausibly be good at
• What shifts in our lives when we are able to sit down with ourselves and get clear on our value, skills, and non-negotiables
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“When I talk to so many women about being unfulfilled in their careers, it comes down to your life always being misaligned with your values or your natural disposition. And the reason we get into those spots is either we don't understand ourselves well enough to really know what it is we want and need, or we are telling ourselves that what we want is impossible and so we're continuing to put ourselves in a cycle that's making us unfulfilled or unhappy and thinking that that's the only way That's just not true.”  —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

Why do you do what you do? So many women continue on in their present careers because, after years in the field, that seems to be all they are cut out for. Little do they know, this is exactly the kind of mindset that holds them back from finding fulfillment based on their own unique value.

After a decade as an educator, Stephanie was barrelling towards burnout. She felt stuck - and doubtful about the possibility of getting to a better spot professionally. But a change in perspective, some guidance and a lot of clarity changed everything.

On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake and Stephanie cover the steps that helped Stephanie overcome the feeling of being trapped and pigeonholed in her career, why clarity and a long-term perspective are essential tools for anyone who is considering a big change, and what how asking for help and investing in her own fulfillment has equipped Stephanie to move confidently in the direction of her goals and her best possible career. Tune in for an uplifting episode that will motivate you to put your doubts aside and embrace liberating clarity.

What You’ll Learn:

• How simple (but impactful) shifts in your time management and overall priorities can give you back an incredible amount of control over your life
• Why all the “smart forward moves” in the world won’t get you where you want to be if they’re missing one key ingredient
• What to evaluate in yourself and your life as you think about making a significant investment in you (especially if you’re unclear on the returns)
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“I think that we know certain things that we like, certain things that we don't like. I think we have hobbies, but I don't think most of us really sit and take the time to think, ‘Sure, I like cooking, but is this something that I could do every second of every day for the rest of my life?’ Which is, you know, a simple way to put it, but I think it's important for a lot of us, especially women, to sit down and really challenge ourselves to think, ‘What personally fulfills me?’ And now that I'm on the other side, it's totally different than what I thought was personally fulfilling for me when I started. So, yeah, I think it's a deep dive that we all should challenge ourselves to do.”  —Stephanie

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 your New Year's resolution this year?

Lots of us will promise to lose weight, work out regularly or read more. Most of us will forget about those promises by February. Because the fact is, they don't matter. We need to go deeper and do the work to set goals and intentions that will make a real impact on our lives.

On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake breaks down the best ways to look forward to our goals for the new year, learning to let go of the unnecessary things over the course of 2020 and further to the future, and the tools you'll need in order to create a mindset that allows you to create a life filled with the things that matter to you. Listen in to start learning from the ups and downs of 2020 and open 2021 with a sense of joy and purpose.

What You'll Learn:

• Why Blake isn't a fan of New Year's resolutions, and an alternate strategy for creating goals you'll actually be able to stick with
• How the chaos of 2020 actually lent itself to a tremendous amount of clarity in those who were receptive to it
• What you can do within yourself to get your priorities in order and set the stage for lasting, fulfilling changes in your life
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

"Through this process of committing to letting go of the things that no longer serve me, I've ultimately found a peace of mind, a speed and an ability to let things happen, a clarity and peace of mind about what really matters and where I spend my time and energy. And ultimately, I know that this foundation will set for a really amazing 2021 and beyond." —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

With all the distance we've had to put between ourselves and other people this year, how many interactions have you had lately where you felt you were fully present and connected? Our ability to be present and active in our own interactions has been eroding since long before 2020, lowered by our phones, our jobs and every other stressor we face daily. How, then, do we find our way back?

Terri Lonowski is the founder of Soulful Listening, and her career has taken her from serving as the chair of the American Counseling Association Foundation to a gubernatorial appointment to the State Workforce Investment Board, to coaching teams across the nation (including two visits to the White House). Terri devotes her wisdom and energy to healing the communication divide that we, as human beings, experience in our relationships.

On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake and Terri dig into the vital role that active, present, compassionate listening plays in modeling a world of possibilities for young people, the five elements of soulful listening and how the framework impacts our relationships (especially in this time of social separation), and the process of repairing a relationship that has been damaged by a lack of presence. Tune in to start learning a priceless skill you may never have thought you needed to learn.

What You'll Learn:

• How a wise family figure in Terri's childhood completely revolutionized her idea her own future and what she might achieve by lending an open ear an observant eye
• What you can do in this moment to take small-but-important mental and even physical steps towards becoming present in a way that nurtures both yourself and those around you
• Why women have the exceptional ability to instill practices of gratitude, positivity and confidence within their families to change the entire dynamic of the family unit (and some ideas for inspiration)
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

"Empathy is really walking in the shoes of another...When we have that empathy, when we take the position of another, it gives us a new perspective from which to view their vantage point. And also it can kind of expand us and stretch us into a broader version of ourselves as well. And then the act of listening, you know, you're parroting back what you're hearing a person say, so you really are affirming that what you think you heard was what the individual that you're having a conversation with intended to say." —Terri Lonowski

Connect with Terri:

To connect with and learn more about Terri Lonowski, visit: Soulfullistening.com

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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

Are you mentally reaching out for something new in your career, or are you just feeling unsatisfied and ready for a change? For those of us who find ourselves going through the motions day after day, the thought of making a huge pivot to get to a better spot is uncertain and frightening. But micro-moves aren’t enough - and you would be surprised how many intriguing options open up when you gain a little clarity.

On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake and Genna lay out Genna’s journey to the perfect career fit for her, including the common misconception that yet another minor move will fix a stagnant work situation, the tools that helped her instill intention and true presence in every part of her life, and how the incredible clarity she has gained from investing in herself through this process impacts Genna’s life for the better every single day. Tune in to recalibrate your idea of what’s possible for you when you’re able to stand confidently in your value and your passion.

What You’ll Learn:

• What first tipped Genna off to the need for a new perspective and new habits where her career was concerned (and how the events of 2020 brought the realization about)
• Why knowing what you don’t want in your next position usually isn’t enough, and how to find clarity around what you do want
• How Genna found for herself the freedom to explore the entrepreneurial instinct she has always had, and how she custom-built her next step from the options that energize her
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“I'm an analyzer. I'm an internal processor, I love to solve problems, but I like to do that independently. And I was stuck - clearly, I was stuck. I didn't know what the answer was. I knew what I wanted to move away from, but I didn't know what I wanted to move towards. And so just starting to say some of those things out loud, even something as simple as getting some new language and new words to use to describe what I was feeling was really helpful, and to think differently about my skill set outside of the industry that I had been in for so long.” —Genna B.

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