Are you ready to transform your job search? In this episode, I'm sharing the Day 1 replay of my recent Job Search Challenge with a powerful foundation: identifying your essential skills. Join me as I walk you through a proven strategy to uncover the natural, behavioral strengths that underpin your success and confidence.

You'll learn:

The difference between essential and transferable skills.

How to connect with your innate strengths to build confidence and clarity.

Why understanding your behaviors leads to better job fit and career satisfaction.

How focusing on strengths (instead of weaknesses) accelerates your career growth.

This session is packed with insights and actionable takeaways, including a free resource to help you discover your essential skills. It’s time to ditch the doubt and step into the job search with clarity, confidence, and grounded energy.

Thanks for listening!

Elissa

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Personalized 1:1 Coaching

• Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new job
• Leverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot
• Mindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace

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In this episode of Love Your Work Life, Elissa Shuck unpacks the secret to finding career opportunities that truly align with who you are. It starts with understanding your strengths and leveraging them to connect with roles that bring out your best. Discover how the brain's reticular activating system can supercharge your job search, and learn actionable strategies to build clarity and confidence.

From personal insights to practical exercises like "fractal thinking" and identifying accomplishments, Elissa offers tools to help you navigate the path to a fulfilling career. Whether you're feeling stuck in a job that doesn't fit or seeking to elevate your career trajectory, this episode will inspire and guide you.

Key Topics:

• The importance of self-awareness in career alignment
• How to use the reticular activating system to focus on the right opportunities
• Practical exercises for identifying strengths and aligning with your dream job
• Hacks to overcome mental blocks in your job search

Resources and Links:

• Visit elissashuck-careercoach.com for free resources and coaching programs
• Follow Elissa on LinkedIn for more inspiration

Resources:

Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.

When you're ready, I can help you ::

Personalized 1:1 Coaching

• Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new job
• Leverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot
• Mindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace

Schedule Your Possibility Session™

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Are you stuck in a job that no longer fits? In this episode, host Elissa Shuck dives into the signs of an "ill-fitting" job and shares a four-step process to help you move toward a career that feels authentic, fulfilling, and purpose-driven.

Drawing from her experience coaching clients through career transitions, Elissa encourages listeners to take a “philosophy check-in,” develop true self-awareness, and visualize their next move before taking action.

Key takeaways:

• Recognize the difference between a role that’s merely uncomfortable and one that’s truly "ill-fitting."
• Engage in a "philosophy check-in" to examine your thoughts about yourself and your career.
• Discover how aligning your unique skills and talents can lead to fulfilling job opportunities.
• Take practical action with a clear vision of the career you want to create.

Don’t miss Elissa’s advice on harnessing self-motivation, feeling your way into the role you want, and connecting your strengths with a purposeful career. Tune in and start the journey from an ill-fitting job to one that aligns perfectly with who you are.

Resources:

Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.

When you're ready, I can help you ::

Personalized 1:1 Coaching

• Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new job
• Leverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot
• Mindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace

Schedule Your Possibility Session™

https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck

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In this episode, career coach and former corporate leader Elissa Shuck dives into why job seekers need to think of their job search as a strategic marketing campaign. Elissa shares her unique approach that reframes the often daunting task of self-promotion by emphasizing storytelling, understanding hiring managers' needs, and viewing oneself as the solution to the company's problems.

Whether you're pivoting to a new career, shifting industries, or simply aiming for your next role, Elissa's guidance helps you harness your unique strengths, connect your experience to job requirements, and approach interviews with a winning mindset.

Key Takeaways:

• Job Searching as Marketing: Position yourself as a solution, aligning your story with the employer's needs.
• Three Levels of Problem Solving: Address the physical, emotional, and philosophical pain points of the employer through your experiences.
• Visualizing Success: Adopt the mindset of already having the job to boost confidence and ease during interviews.
• Showcasing Value: Combine your core competencies, behavioral strengths, and past accomplishments to create compelling narratives that resonate.
• The Power of Belief: Cultivate belief in yourself, your unique value, and the potential employer to foster the right energy and confidence.

Episode Chapters:

1. [00:00] Introduction and Personal Story – Elissa shares her career background and the purpose behind her podcast.
2. [01:42] The Challenge of Self-Marketing – Why telling your story is harder than promoting a company or product.
3. [04:10] Job Search as a Product Campaign – Framing yourself as a product and the importance of problem-solving.
4. [06:34] The Emotional and Philosophical Levels – Understanding deeper needs that you fulfill for employers.
5. [08:59] Job Descriptions and Pain Points – How to read between the lines of job descriptions for strategic insight.
6. [11:21] Highlighting Skills and Behaviors – Techniques for showcasing results and behavioral strengths.
7. [16:10] The Belief Triad – Building belief in yourself, your value, and your future employer.
8. [20:00] Transfer of Enthusiasm – How belief and energy can influence the hiring decision.
9. [23:27] Final Thoughts and Opportunities – Information on Elissa’s 90-Day+ Career Coaching program and how to connect with her.

Resources:

Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.

When you're ready, I can help you ::

Personalized 1:1 Coaching

• Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new job
• Leverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot
• Mindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace

Schedule Your Possibility Session™

https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck

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In this episode, Elissa dives into five essential keys for navigating a successful job change. With her background as a corporate hiring manager and career coach, she shares practical insights to help you approach your job search with clarity, resilience, and a winning mindset.

Whether you're leaving a toxic workplace, looking for growth, or pivoting industries, these steps will empower you to land your next role faster and with greater confidence. Discover how to take control of your career and make your next move your best move.

Key Takeaways:

1. Clarity - Define what you truly want in your next role to avoid wasting energy in the wrong directions.
2. Inclusion - Approach job descriptions with an inclusive mindset; focus on your fit rather than on self-elimination.
3. Detachment - Let go of attachment to individual outcomes; trust that the process will lead to the right opportunity.
4. Commitment - Commit to a strategy that resonates with you, and believe that it will work.
5. Ownership - Embrace your worth and value; lean into your strengths and experience with confidence.

Episode Chapters:

• [00:00] – Introduction and Purpose: Why Changing Jobs Can Be Your Game-Changer
• [02:00] – Clarity: Why Knowing Your Direction Accelerates the Process
• [04:00] – Inclusion: Focusing on Fit Rather Than Flaws in Job Descriptions
• [07:00] – Detachment: How to Stay Unattached from Outcomes
• [10:00] – Commitment: Selecting and Believing in Your Strategy
• [13:00] – Ownership: Knowing Your Worth and Value in the Job Search
• [15:00] – Closing Thoughts: How the 90-Day Plus Program Can Help You Achieve Your 2025 Career Goals

Connect with Elissa:

Explore more resources and coaching options at elisashuck-careercoach.com and follow Elissa on LinkedIn for ongoing career insights and inspiration.

Schedule your free Possibility Session™ here.

Resources:

Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.

When you're ready, I can help you ::

Personalized 1:1 Coaching

• Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new job
• Leverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot
• Mindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace

Schedule Your Possibility Session™

https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck

Get free resources on my YouTube Channel

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In this episode, Elissa shares powerful insights on how to land a healthy, fulfilling job in 2025. Whether you're aiming for a new role or breaking free from a toxic work environment, Elissa outlines three must-haves: mindset, value, and strategy. Get ready to reclaim control over your career and discover a work life that energizes you.

Key Takeaways:

• Unstoppable Mindset: How a growth mindset turns obstacles into opportunities.
• Magnify Your Value: Ways to showcase your unique strengths.
• Practical Strategies: Effective job search tactics for 2025.

Chapters:

1. (00:00) Why now is the time to start your job search
2. (04:12) Defining a Healthy Workplace: Transparency, community, and balance
3. (06:30) From Toxic to Thriving: Personal stories of escaping toxic work environments.
4. (11:19) Unstoppable Mindset: How mindset influences career success.
5. (16:10) Magnifying Your Value: Showcasing your skills and contributions.
6. (20:57) Practical Job Search Tips: The Job Search Success Framework.
7. (25:51) Closing: How to take control of your career now.

Resources:

Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.

When you're ready, I can help you ::

Personalized 1:1 Coaching

• Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new job
• Leverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot
• Mindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace

Schedule Your Possibility Session™

https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck

Get free resources on my YouTube Channel

Get access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

In this episode, Elissa urges you to kickstart your 2025 New Year’s resolutions now! She offers practical advice to help you get "unstuck" and achieve your career vision before the year ends. Don’t wait until January—start making those shifts today!

Key Takeaways:

• Ask powerful questions to shape your career vision.
• Release bad habits and thought patterns holding you back.
• Recognize the skills and talents you already possess that will lead you to success.

Chapters:

1. (00:00) Intro & Fall Reflection
2. (02:14) Why Fall is the Best Time to Plan
3. (04:39) The Power of Starting Now
4. (07:04) Vision, Emergence & Growth
5. (09:28) Releasing Negative Thought Patterns
6. (11:55) Connecting Your Skills to Future Goals
7. (14:19) Expanding Your Thinking for Career Growth

Resources:

Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.

When you're ready, I can help you ::

Personalized 1:1 Coaching

• Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new job
• Leverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot
• Mindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace

Schedule Your Possibility Session™

https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck

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Working in a toxic environment or for a toxic boss can be challenging, even for positive and optimistic individuals. Writing down thoughts and emotions can help diffuse their power. Our bodies memorize emotions, which can affect our experiences in new environments. By consciously observing our thoughts and feelings, we can create new emotional states and transform our inner and outer worlds. Thoughts and feelings together create an electromagnetic field, and when combined with clarity and focus, can lead to significant changes.

Listen now to learn how leveraging the power of thoughts and emotions can help you achieve your career and life goals.

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Takeaways

- Writing down thoughts and emotions can help diffuse their power.

- Our bodies memorize emotions, which can affect our experiences in new environments.

- Consciously observing our thoughts and feelings can help create new emotional states and transform our inner and outer worlds.

- Combining thoughts and feelings can create an electromagnetic field that can lead to significant changes.

- Leveraging the power of thoughts and emotions can help us achieve our career and life goals.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating a Toxic Environment or Toxic Boss

05:52 The Power of Writing Down Thoughts and Emotions

12:07 Memorizing Emotions and Its Impact on Experiences

16:22 Creating New Emotional States through Consciousness

20:14 The Electromagnetic Field of Thoughts and Feelings

24:39 Leveraging Thoughts and Emotions for Career and Life Goals

Resources:

Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.

When you're ready, I can help you ::

Personalized 1:1 Coaching

• Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new job
• Leverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot
• Mindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace

Schedule Your Possibility Session™

https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck

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In this episode, I discusses the importance of taking action towards your goals and not waiting for perfection. I give you three ways to overcome excuses and achieve your goals: willpower, discipline, and passion.

But how do you conger those up? It's about your thoughts.

Your thought have power to create feelings of motivation and drive.

When you choose thoughts that align with your goals and leverage those thoughts to take action, you can set your sites on something, stop making excuses and get it done!

Takeaways

Perfection in advance of taking action is not possible; waiting for perfection is just an excuse.

Three ways to overcome excuses and achieve your goals: willpower, discipline, and passion.

Choose thoughts that align with your goals and create feelings of motivation and drive.

Leverage these thoughts to take action and make progress towards your goals.

Don't wait for the perfect time or circumstances; start taking action now.

If you're ready to make a change in your career, reach out for a free consultation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:11 The Importance of Taking Action

05:06 Three Strategies for Overcoming Excuses

09:56 Harnessing the Power of Thoughts

13:28 Choosing Thoughts that Align with Your Goals

15:26 Don't Wait for Perfection: Start Taking Action Now

16:27 Ready for a Career Change? Schedule a Free Consultation

Resources:

Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.

When you're ready, I can help you ::

Personalized 1:1 Coaching

• Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new job
• Leverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot
• Mindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace

Schedule Your Possibility Session™

https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck

Get free resources on my YouTube Channel

Get access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Maintaining resilience is crucial in various aspects of life, including job searches, workplace challenges, and personal growth. To cultivate resilience, it is important to focus on positive aspects and set intentions and expectations. The reticular activating system in the brain also helps in this process.

Being curious and asking questions, reframing situations, and identifying what keeps you motivated are effective strategies. Ultimately, prioritizing happiness and creating a fulfilling work life contributes to resilience and overall well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:17 Resilience in Various Aspects of Life

07:40 Utilizing the Reticular Activating System

10:29 The Role of Thoughts in Building Resilience

13:23 Strategies for Maintaining Resilience

16:15 Prioritizing Happiness and Work Life

Resources:

Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.

When you're ready, I can help you ::

Personalized 1:1 Coaching

• Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new job
• Leverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivot
• Mindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace

Schedule Your Possibility Session™

https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck

Get free resources on my YouTube Channel

Get access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!