Build A Business And a Family At The Same Time | Ep #110

Is it possible to build a business while also adding on to your family at the same time? Yes! Erin Woodruff joins host Shannon Russell to explain how she left her job in Human Resources at a University to follow her inner voice by taking a leap into entrepreneurship. Erin began her business at the same time she found out she was pregnant, so her business and her baby have grown up together. Erin shares how this has been the best decision for her as she creates a life where she is in control.

Erin created her own business as a Communications Coach helping extroverted women who have an introverted partner make the most of their relationship by opening up and being clear on what they want.  She is also the host of the Time For You Podcast. Take a listen to Episode #110 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Shannon Russell to hear Erin's story.

 SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/110

Connect with Erin:
https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/erinwoodruffcoaching/
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High Tech Marketing to Nutrition Coaching During Divorce with Suzy Wood | Ep #109

Listen in as Shannon sits down with Suzy Wood, a former high tech marketing executive who uncovered her second act career while going through a divorce. Suzy went back to school to study intuitive nutrition and discovered that prioritizing health during a traumatic experience like a divorce is critical. Suzy launched her business True Wellness Within and she now coaches clients on how to stay healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally while going through divorce. She shares her story and her personal struggles and offer advice on how to navigate a second act career while maintaining health and happiness. Join Shannon and Suzy for this conversation on episode #109 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast.

SHOW NOTES:
https://secondactsuccess.co/109

Connect with Suzy Wood
https://www.truewellnesswithin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/truewellnesswithin/
https://www.facebook.com/TrueWellnessWithinHealthCoaching/

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Learn About A Job Before You Leap - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 5) | Ep #108

Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 5 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, talks about why it's crucial that you learn about a job or business opportunity before you leap.

In this episode, you will get tips on how to research potential work roles, ask for inside information from your network, and how to dive deep into a company or business you want to work with. 

Listen to Episode #108 for Part 5 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series now!

If you missed the past episodes in this Career Clarity Mini-Series, catch up now...

Episode #104 - How to get clear on your career goals?
Episode #105 - What is the "why" behind your work?
Episode #106 - Make your job skills stand out!
Episode #107 - Keep your priorities in check when changing careers

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/108

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Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 4 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will give you ways to transition jobs or start a business,  all while you stay focused on your career goals.

In this episode, you will learn how to plan your career shift by considering your priorities and making sure you keep your eye on what you want to move towards. After all, you do not want to change jobs and find yourself doing the same work you dislike once again. 

Listen to Episode #107 for Part 4 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series now!

If you missed the past episodes in this Career Clarity Mini-Series, catch up now...

Episode #104 - How to get clear on your career goals?
Episode #105 - What is the "why" behind your work?
Episode #106 - Make your job skills stand out!

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/107

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Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 3 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will discuss how you can assess your experience and make your job skills stand out to help you move ahead.

In this episode, you will learn how to value your past experience and accomplishments as you plan for your next career move. Shannon will discuss the importance of not discrediting roles you've had in the past. You will discover ways to use your past to plan for your future work or business. 

Listen to Episode #106 for Part 3 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series now!

If you missed the past episodes in this Career Clarity Mini-Series, catch up now...

Episode #104 - How to get clear on your career goals?
Episode #105 - What is the "why" behind your work?

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/106

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What Is The Why Behind Your Work? - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 2) | Ep #105

Join us for a five part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 2 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will walk you through why it's important to get clear on what it is you want out of your career and how to decide if your work is fulfilling you.

In this episode, you'll learn why knowing your "why" is so important in making a decision about your next career move. Yes, you want to find work that fulfills you, but what is behind that desire? By taking time to do self-reflection, you will learn how your past can help lead you into what you want your job or business to look like in the future. 

Listen to Episode #105 for Part 2 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series now!

If you missed Part 1, you can listen to it now on Episode #104. More episodes will be released throughout the week.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/105

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Get Clear On Your Career Goals - Career Clarity Mini-Series (Part 1) | Ep #104

Join us for a 5 part Masterclass on Career Clarity! This is Part 1 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series, where career coach and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, Shannon Russell, will walk you through why it's important to get clear on what it is you want out of your career and how to decide if your work is fulfilling you. This episode also dives into what a "second act" is and how to know if you are ready to make a career change or start a business to truly find your purpose.

Listen to Episode #104 for Part 1 of the Career Clarity Mini-Series now! Four more episodes in the series will be launching this week.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/104

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Is your job stressing you out? Has work taken over your life, while your health has been pushed aside? Sometimes we get so busy climbing the corporate ladder or growing our business, that we develop unhealthy habits. In this episode, Shannon sits down with former Reuters journalist Katherine Baldwin, as she opens up about her decision to leave her high profile role reporting on news around the world. Katherine found herself single, without children, and suffering from an eating disorder. She decided to prioritze her health and happiness. Katherine wrote the book How To Fall In Love and now works as a midlife mentor and relationship coach. She discusses her journey from working in the media to becoming an author and helping others on Episode #103 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Shannon Russell.

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/103

Connect with Katherine Baldwin:
Website - katherinebaldwin.com
Book - How To Fall In Love
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katherine.baldwin/

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If you have ever been laid off from a job, this episode is for you!  Sonja Keeve was laid off from 3 different  jobs throughout her career in the finance and mortgage worlds.  After the last time, she wondered what should she do with her career?  It was then that she started posting inspirational quotes online to make herself feel better about being unemployed and that was the start of her second act.  Sonja ended up writing a book and discovering podcasting. She is now a podcast coach and author, and she runs her own podcast conference called Podcasters Rock. Sonja is an inspiration and she shares her second act success journey with us on Episode #102 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast with Shannon Russell.

SHOW NOTES:
https://secondactsuccess.co/102

Connect with Sonja Keeve
website - https://sonjakeeve.com/
book
podcast
instagram
Podcasters Rock Conference
Shannon Russell's Episode on Sonja's Podcast Inspiring Nations

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 What is the September surge? It's the time when companies race to hire employees and reshuffle their teams after the summer and before the holidays. There is an uptick in job opportunities and an increase in people applying to jobs. On Episode #101 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host and career transition coach Shannon Russell, walks you through the September surge and how you can use this time to market yourself as a brand to stand out and get seen amongst the sea of resumes. If you are trying to improve your application processes and land that job, take a listen for 3 key ways to make hiring managers remember you!

SHOW NOTES
https://secondactsuccess.co/101

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