For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode114.

Back with us for the latest episode of the Career Clarity show is the delightful Career Clarity certified coach Kelley shields. The reason why I asked Kelley back on the podcast is because we received a topic request from a listener and past client. We’re talking about how to take a break or sabbatical and give yourself the time and the space to do a proper reset. 

I thought this is a conversation worth having because there are so many ways to do it. There's so many people who have done it successfully on their own terms. I often hear from folks that are so burned out and would love to travel or take a sabbatical. 

We are diving into what a work break is, how you can take one in a way that is doable, and finding new and different ways to navigate time travel and time off in our careers. 

Show Notes:

• Career Clarity Coach Kelley Shields
• Episode 99: The Impact of Work Stress with Kelley Shields
• Episode 81: How to Overcome Shame with Kelley Shields
• Episode 37: You’re not undisciplined: Hacking Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies for career change with Career Clarity coach Kelley Shields
• Episode 19: Plan B: How to find a great career when plan A didn’t work. An interview with Kelley Shields
• Roadmap to a Fulfilling Career eBook

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode113.

On the latest episode of the Career Clarity Show, we’re joined by our guest expert, Nicole Tschierske. Nicole is a scientist and a positive psychology coach. She helps her clients strategically turn their career frustrations into a renewed love for their work and is passionate about helping overlooked women in STEM become influential, so they can confidently unlock new opportunities for themselves.

We talk about figuring out how to thrive and how to find your voice and step into a sense of satisfaction and forward motion in your career, particularly if you end up in an area where your voice is underrepresented. So if you are someone who is in a career path where you feel under appreciated, under fulfilled, and like you're not living up to your potential, particularly if you are in an industry that tends to be dominated by people who don't look like you - this episode is for you!

Show Notes:

• Plan for Progress Workshop
• Into Action Coaching
• LinkedIn: Dr. Nicole Tschierske
• Women In Stem Reimaged Masterclass
• Roadmap to a Fulfilling Career eBook

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode112.

On this episode of the Career Clarity Show, I’m excited to have Rod McDermott here talking all about dream jobs, career change, and how to find what fits in your world. If you have been on the cusp of making a career change, but you're not feeling completely clear on where you want to go, this episode is for you.

Rod is CEO of Activate 180, which works with corporations on providing coaching to all levels of employees, and offers its dream job program - Project Activate - to individuals looking to make a career change and land their dream job. He brings a unique look at whether dream jobs actually exist and has some advice and guidance on how to get there.

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode111.

For this episode of the podcast, I want to go in a little bit of a different direction than you may have heard on some of our other episodes. One of the things that is so incredible about so many of the people who come on the Career Clarity Show is that they've always had this ability to navigate career transitions with authority and confidence. I have been realizing more and more that this is not the way that career change goes for all of us.

In fact, there are more times than not when it comes to making a transition, something happens in your life that turns things upside down. So many people don't get to have that beautiful heroic narrative of standing on the mountaintop all by yourself having done it in isolation. We saw evidence of this with how the pandemic affected entire industries, markets, and countries. 

So on today’s podcast Kim “Kid” Curry is here to share his story about overcoming things outside of his control. He’ll share ways that each of us can play the hand that we're dealt and find a path forward, even when it's not necessarily on the terms that we would have liked. 

Show Notes:

• Kim Curry
• The Death of Fairness
• Roadmap to a Fulfilling Career eBook

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode110.

On this episode of the Career Clarity Show, we are talking all about how to tell your professional story in a powerful way. These things might strike fear into your heart, not because you don't think you can do them but because it feels like there's a lot of pressure to tell a really persuasive personal narrative, especially when you're trying to stand out from hundreds or even thousands of other people who are applying for the same kinds of roles that you are. 

We're bringing in an expert on how to tell a compelling, persuasive personal story as a candidate to make sure that you stand out. If thinking about your LinkedIn or cover letter gives you the heebie jeebies and you want somebody who can guide you through that with competence, this episode is for you. We’re joined by guest expert Rosie McCarthy. Rosie shares how powerful answers to who you are can cascade out into all your professional documents and help you stand out from the crowd in a big, big way. 

Show Notes:

• Youtube: Badass Careers
• Instagram: Badass Career
• LinkedIn: Rosie Career Coach
• Roadmap to a Fulfilling Career eBook

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode109.

One topic that is oftentimes neglected when we're thinking about making a career change is mindset. One of the reasons why mindset can feel tricky to talk about is because so often when we're going through a season of transition and change, what we want are the tactics: What do I need to do? What are the next steps? What's going to get me results?

While the tactics are incredibly important, there is an unspoken piece to the tactics that can dramatically affect their success rate for you. That's the attitude mindset and belief layer that sits on top. You can do the exact same tactics as every other job seeker, but if you aren't feeling good about yourself or believe in what you're doing, you're not bringing positive energy to it.

If you find yourself in a position where you are trying to navigate making a change, and it just doesn't feel like you're getting the traction and results that you're looking for, you are definitely going to want to listen to today's episode. Chelle Johnson joins us to share the power of being in the right state of mind in making your tactics as effective as they possibly can be for you. 

Show Notes:

• Best You Career Advantage
• Linkedin: Chelle Johnson
• Facebook: Best You Career Advantage
• Colorado Career Connectors group
• Roadmap to a Fulfilling Career eBook

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode108.

We are talking about in this wild world of career change and career discernment, how to make sure that you land within an organization that honors your values, hopefully even aligns with some if not all of your values, and feels good to be in. And If you have ever been on a job search, whether as a part of a career change or not, you know that it can be difficult to land a job within an organization that honors your values and feels good to be in. It can feel really hard to be external to an organization and try to secretly figure out what it's like to be there. You’re likely asking questions like these: What are the individuals like? What is the company culture like? What does management feel like?

There's so many considerations that go into finding a great place to work where you feel like you fit. On today's episode of the Career Clarity Show, I am delighted to bring on expert, Mark Dyson, in all things job search and career where we will be diving deeply into this question of how to find the kind of organization that truly fits who you are, respect to your values, respects and honors your identity and creates a space for you to thrive. So if you have ever wanted to find a really, really good, great place to fit, but haven't been sure about what the steps are or the right questions to ask along the way, you should definitely keep listening to this episode. 

Show Notes:

• The Voice of Job Seekers
• LinkedIn: Mark Anthony Dyson
• Roadmap to a Fulfilling Career eBook

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode107.

You all get to hear a lot from me as a career change coach and a person who supports folks making career transitions every single day every year. Today will be a special treat as we are diving into a cool story from Jennifer Turliuk. Jennifer went through a similar discernment process and came up with her own framework on how to navigate through career changes and find the work that feels like it fits. This is a wonderful additional perspective for any of you who have been listening to the podcast and are on the precipice of making a change. 

Show Notes:

• Jennifer Turliuk
• How to Figure Out What to Do with Your Life (Next) 
• Instagram: @JenniferTurliuk
• LinkedIn: Jennifer Turliuk
• Roadmap to a Fulfilling Career eBook

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode106.

On today's episode of the show, we are doing something that's a little different from a lot of the typical episodes of the show where you hear people talk about their stories and their transitions. To change things up, we’re talking tactical and practical tips to make your career change happen. One of the biggest things that comes up as both a fear and as a logistical challenge when you're making a transition, is figuring out how you tell your story and how you best present yourself in an interview capacity. 

We're covering the top three common mistakes that job seekers make in the interview process and how you can be addressing those to make sure that you are the best prepared most equipped candidate in the room and able to secure these jobs despite having a background that might be a little bit different from a typical candidate. Joining us as our guest expert to talk all about interview strategy today is our Career Clarity certified coach, Jenn Smith. 

Show Notes:

• Learn more about Jenn (and apply to work with her!) in her coaching profile
• Episode 20: The guide to creating a tenacity-driven career with Jenn Smith
• Episode 40: Monitoring and Managing Your Energy at Work with Career Clarity coach Jenn Smith
• Episode 54: Mastering the Top 5 Mental and Motivational Habits with Career Clarity certified coach Jenn Smith
• Episode 87: Tactical Tips for Marketing Yourself with Jenn Smith
• Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn
• Follow Jenn on Instagram at @flourish.careers
• Roadmap to a Fulfilling Career eBook

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode105.

On this episode of the Career Clarity Show, we are talking to a true renaissance man, an entertainer - Damon Nailer. If you have been wanting to explore what might be next in your own career trajectory and spread a message to a wider stage, you're gonna love our conversation. We're talking all about the pivots and turns and twists that have come in his own path and how he is inspiring people, lighting them up and helping them to step into a level of love, leadership, and life that feels right. 

Damon is known as a renaissance man, inspirational communicator, gift guru and authority and expert who provides direction inspiration and education to many audiences. Currently, he's a consultant, author, motivator, motivational speaker and editor.

Show Notes:

• Living, Loving, Leading
• Instagram: Damon Nailer
• Facebook: Damon Nailer
• Roadmap to a Fulfilling Career eBook