Think that it's too late for you to transition into a brand new industry? Think again.

Today, we hear from Zapier recruiter Bonnie Dilber as she shares her story of how she transitioned into tech after spending 16 years in the education nonprofit world.

On this episode, Bonnie shares how she charted her path to leave education, the tactics that helped her connect with people who could refer her to jobs in tech, and how she prepared for interviews and difficult questions about her fit for the role. This is a great episode if you want to transition into tech or you're going through a rigorous job search process.

On today's episode, guest Rupal Desai shares how she shamelessly networked her way into a corporate consulting job (at a Big 4 firm) a few years out of college without a degree in business or any private sector work experience. She leveraged the hell out of her network, and you should, too.

Many job hunters try to avoid networking because it can feel awkward, vulnerable, and uncomfortable. But, in a world where online job postings receive hundreds of applications per day, you need to differentiate yourself by building relationships with other human beings who can help you. The more willing you are to feel "awkward", vulnerable and/or uncomfortable when it comes to networking, the more likely you are to experience success.

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Believe it or not, unraveling your belief system about money is the key to becoming a strong salary negotiator - not necessarily a "script" or tactic. On this episode, we dive into why getting your mindset right is critical to getting what you deserve in terms of salary. Evie Prete is a first-gen Latina, engineer, speaker, entrepreneur and business owner helping women, BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals advocate for themselves in salary negotiations. You can explore working with Evie on Instagram - at @LaMalaMujerBlog. ---

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In this episode of the Career Exploration series (which began in Episode 46 and 49), Priscilla continues to take you through the exact process she uses with her 1-1 clients trying to figure out their next career move.

Pulling from Jenny Blake's book "Pivot", Priscilla shares 2 exercises that can help you envision what you are walking TOWARDS in your next career move: the Happiness Formula and One-Year Vision Statement. Even if you are not 100% sure what you want to do next, you can begin to color in the areas of your vision that you know for sure you want to be different. Priscilla also shares the Odyssey Plan exercise from Dave Evans and Bill Burnett's "Designing Your Life" book, and how this exercise can help you recognize the multitudes of journeys that exist within you right now.

Odyssey Plan YouTube Playlist

Odyssey Plan Worksheet

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Ever wonder what it would be like to run your own business from Playa del Carmen, Cancun? Or to start over in your career and try something completely different?

On today's episode, meet Charly Stoever - nonbinary Latinx money coach and former licensed stockbroker who helps LGBTQ & BIPOC folks points hack, invest, & build wealth so that they can start taking control of their money.

Throughout their 20's, Charly has been unafraid to start over and become a beginner many times. From City Year San Antonio corps member, to joining the Peace Corps in Nicaragua, to teaching in Roxbury, MA, to becoming a stockbroker in the midwest and then a digital nomad based out of Cancun - Charly knows a thing or two about not settling for less.

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Have you ever been victim of the "feedback sandwich" at work? You know, where your manager says one nice thing, one bad thing, and then another nice thing? It's not exactly the highlight of the work week and it takes practice to get good at hearing and actioning upon critical feedback.

On today's episode, meet Lola Sholola - Nigerian immigrant, MBA grad, and Senior Manager II of Strategy & Finance at Walmart. Lola sits down with us and tells us how she turned around a shaky performance review in her first job out of college. She reflects on how her growth mindset helped her become aware of her strengths and quickly become known as a "superstar" on her next team.

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On this episode, we pick up where we left off back on episode 46! Priscilla uses concepts from the book "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans to guide your career exploration process. On this episode, Priscilla introduces the Good Time Journal, and how engagement, energy and flow are important clues to your waywinding journey. Lastly, Priscilla introduces the brainstorming stage and how to use mind mapping to come up with creative ideas for your next step.

Show Notes:

Good Time Journal Worksheet

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Have you ever thought that only privileged folks with generational wealth are capable of ditching the 9-5 life and building their own businesses? Well, today's episode is a proof point that folks without generational wealth can pursue this path, too! On today's episode, we hear from Kaneisha Grayson - fabulous Black woman Austinite, Harvard Business School grad, and founder of "The Art of Applying", a graduate school admissions consulting firm that has grown to $1M in revenue.

Find out how and why Kaneisha ditched the corporate life to pursue lifestyle design and her own vision of joy - and how you could do this, too.

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When you've been working in the nonprofit, public service or mission-oriented organization for a long time, it can feel impossible to transition into the private sector. Just because it feels impossible, though, doesn't mean that it is - in fact, this is a switch that happens every single day. On this episode, check out Remy Onstad's story as she shares how and why she decided to transition out of nonprofit/politics and go into HR Strategy in tech. Turns out, if you're coming from nonprofit, you have a WHOLE LOT to offer and you need to learn how to sell your skills! ---- Want more of this podcast? Make sure to hit follow and tune in for new episode drops on Fridays! Ready to switch jobs? Check out my FREE 20-page guide to help get started on your career transition journey and I spill all of my ex-recruiter secrets. Ready to get 1-1 career coaching? Sign up for a FREE 30-minute chat with me to find out if coaching is for you!

When you've been working in the nonprofit, public service or mission-oriented organization for a long time, it can feel impossible to transition into the private sector. Just because it feels impossible, though, doesn't mean that it is - in fact, this is a switch that happens every single day. On this episode, check out Remy Onstad's story as she shares how and why she decided to transition out of nonprofit/politics and go into HR Strategy in tech. Turns out, if you're coming from nonprofit, you have a WHOLE LOT to offer and you need to learn how to sell your skills! 

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Ready to switch jobs? Check out my FREE 20-page guide to help get started on your career transition journey and I spill all of my ex-recruiter secrets. 

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