Transitioning careers is hard work, and there are a lot of ups and downs, but when you feel that tug like you were meant for more… you’ve got to make it happen. Angela Barnard wasn’t always sure what her career would be, but from a young age she realized it was up to her to design her life.  Learn how Ang became the successful career coach she is today by aligning her strengths and values, getting uncomfortable, and believing in herself every step of the way.  To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts on the Happen To Your Career Podcast Page  Want to know how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over? Check out our Career Change Guide Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com

Intentionally Designing Your Life To Do Work You Love With Angela Barnard

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Listen to this before you ask for a raise! If you feel like you’re not being paid what you’re worth, it’s definitely time to ask for a raise. But there are a few things you need to know if you want the ask to go smoothly and successfully. Unfortunately, nobody teaches you how to raise your income — we don’t focus on it in schools and we certainly don’t learn about it at our jobs (at least not the easy way). In this episode, Scott explains what you need to do before you ask for a raise, how to approach your boss with your ask, and how to make your request a win-win for you and your organization. What you’ll learn  How to clearly communicate your value and contributions to make it easier for your boss to consider and approve a raise. How to build a foundation with your employer that sets the stage to receive a raise What to say when you approach your boss for a raise (and what to say if they initially say no!)  Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit   happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or  buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes  Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts)   What you’ll learn  How to clearly communicate your value and contributions to make it easier for your boss to consider and approve a raise. How to build a foundation with your employer that sets the stage to receive a raise What to say when you approach your boss for a raise (and what to say if they initially say no!)  Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit   happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or  buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes  Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts)  

The Easy Way to Get A Raise

No, your career isn’t everything, but your happiness is! While work is only a fraction of your life, we all know thoughts and feelings about that work don’t stop when you clock out. If you’re feeling stressed or burned out, your happiness (and life) will feel the negative impacts. Discover the ripple effect of career satisfaction on your life, from relationships to overall wellbeing, as Cheri shares her story three years after an intentional career change. Learn how this change profoundly impacted every aspect of her life for the better! What you’ll learn  How a fulfilling career can positively impact your daily routines, overall mindset, and more The lasting effects of making a career change. Strategies for continuously refining your definition of "ideal" to maximize happiness and fulfillment.    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit   happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or  buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes  Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts)  

How a Fulfilling Career Can Improve the Rest of Your Life (3 Years Later)

When your job begins negatively affecting other aspects of your life—your family, your health, your self-worth—those are usually red flags signaling you to make a career change. But then comes a huge dilemma we see all the time — in desperation to escape your current situation, you jump into a new role that's just as bad as the one before.  So, how do you avoid desperation in your job search and find a new role that adds to your life instead of draining it? That's where Cheri found herself. You’ll hear how she went from trying to get out of a job that was making her miserable, to being so sure about what she wanted as the next step of her career that she turned down roles that seemed great but didn’t align with her ideal career… until she found it! What you’ll learn  How to recognize when a job is negatively impacting your life. Strategies for making thoughtful and intentional career decisions. Tips for avoiding desperation in your job search.  *Don’t miss - Cheri and Scott discussing how to find organizations that you actually want to work for in episode 570.   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit   happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or  buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes  How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts)    

Avoiding Desperation and Making a Career Change with Purpose

There's a part of career change that almost everyone gets stuck on. They have an idea of what they're looking for but are unsure how to turn that into a reality. Where do you go to search? How do you find companies that align with your must-haves when you're sifting through endless options online? That’s exactly where Cheri found herself. Today, we’re sharing a live coaching call of Scott walking Cheri through how she can search for and identify organizations that fit her values and match her Ideal Career Profile. Learn methods for searching for companies that fit your must-haves, including what to search and where to look, how to identify if companies offer remote roles, and what you can tell from an organizational structure. What you’ll learn  Strategies for effectively searching for companies that fit your ideals Refining searches to better align with what you're actually looking for Identifying promising leads and potential opportunities within target organizations    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit   happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or  buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes  Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts)  

Job Search Strategies: How to Identify Companies You Want to Work For

What's holding you back from doing more meaningful work? After working with thousands of career changers, we've learned that it's almost never external factors that stop you from moving to work that fits you better. So, how do you get out of your own way to make a move toward more meaningful work? In this episode, Sarah shares her journey of overcoming significant challenges, including health issues and self-doubt, to find a fulfilling and meaningful career. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true self, shifting mindsets, and overcoming limiting beliefs. What you’ll learn  The importance of gaining a deeper understanding of your strengths, interests, and values to guide career decisions. How asking for help can set you apart and give you the confidence needed to make an intentional career change How to discover your own version of meaningful work (a job that fulfills you and makes a positive impact on your life!)    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit   happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or  buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes  Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify /  Apple Podcasts)  

Intentionally Designing Your Life To Do Work You Love With Angela Barnard

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