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When you're in a job that's burning you out, quitting can feel like a huge weight has been lifted. But that relief doesn't last forever — going without a job for any amount of time can be stressful. So, what do you do when you need to leave a job that's burning you out, but aren’t sure what comes next?
That’s where a bridge role can make all the difference. A well-chosen bridge role can give you the time and space to figure out what you really want from your career transition. Tune in to hear Amanda shares how she used a bridge role to take the time she needed to recover from burnout and focus on making an intentional career change to work that fits her!
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Whether or not you’re operating in your strengths can make or break your goals.
This year, Alyssa and I learned just how much staying aligned with our strengths impacts success, and how straying from them can add unnecessary stress.
Listen as we share how we’ve incorporated our strengths into goal setting, how we factor in accountability and what we’re doing differently to set bold, meaningful goals for the year ahead.
What you’ll learn
How to align your goals with your strengths for greater success and fulfillment. Practical ways to build accountability into your goal setting process. Tips for recognizing when it’s time to pivot or adjust your goals. Fresh strategies to set bold, meaningful goals for the year ahead.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.
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Feeling like you’re stuck in a cycle of taking on roles that don’t truly align with you? Many people grow their careers by taking the next available opportunity, never stopping to consider what will genuinely bring them fulfillment. In this episode, Charity shares how she broke free from years of unconscious career decisions, recognizing the red flags of dissatisfaction and shifting from reactive choices to intentionally designing a career path that aligns with her values and energizes her.
What you’ll learn
Why staying in your current role may be the biggest risk of all The importance of giving yourself a deadline and taking action (even if you’re not ready!) How to know if you’re on a proactive or reactive career pathOur 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) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) -
Layoffs. Hiring freezes. Economic slowdown. With all the doom-and-gloom headlines, it’s tempting to think that you should delay your career change. But what if the real obstacle isn’t the job market — it’s your mindset?
Join Scott as he reveals why the headlines and job reports don’t tell the whole story. Discover how to cut through the noise, uncover hidden opportunities in a 'slow' market, and take bold steps toward your next role!
If you want to get a kickstart on your 2025 career change, we would love to help! Email [email protected] with "Conversation" in the subject line and we'll figure out the best way we can assist you.
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Most people hit pause on their job search during the holidays, assuming it’s a waste of time. But what if they’re wrong?
Listen as Scott reveals why the holiday season could be your secret weapon for making progress in your career change. You’ll learn three reasons why continuing your career change work now can give you a major advantage in landing the meaningful work you’ve been looking for! 🎄🦃🕎🎊🪔
If you want to get a kickstart on your 2025 career change, we would love to help! Email [email protected] with "Conversation" in the subject line and we'll figure out the best way we can assist you. -
What happens when the job you once loved no longer excites you? Or, even worse, is burning you out? Heather Yurovsky has been an attorney, marketing director, head of business, chief operations officer, and is now the Client Results Team Lead at Happen To Your Career. She’s had many “dream jobs” but eventually hit a ceiling in each. Instead of following the expected next step, she chose to evolve her career by pivoting into roles that better align with her ideals. In this episode, Heather shares how choosing to leave roles when they no longer fit has been the key to finding deeper fulfillment and navigating her career with confidence.
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
Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) -
How do you know when you’ve made the right career decision? Louise McNee thought she knew—until her job changes didn’t solve her dissatisfaction. Despite outward success, she felt stuck and unfulfilled for years. In this episode, Louise shares how she finally broke free from a cycle of trial and error to create a career she loves.
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) -
What if you took all the energy you've been spending on job searching and focused it entirely on the one company you knew was perfect for you? In this episode, we dive into the power of getting specific and targeting your ideal organization. Discover how Jenna got super clear on what she wanted in her next company, found a workplace that aligned with her values, and zeroed in on it until she made it happen
What you’ll learn
How to focus your career change by narrowing down and targeting your ideal organization The power of specificity: identifying key company attributes that align with your values and career goals The importance of persistence and building relationships to land a job with your ideal organizationOur 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) Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) -
The moment you decide to stop settling could be the moment everything changes. When Julia set out to make a career transition, she committed to no longer compromising on her worth, even if it meant a tougher, longer job search. In this episode, hear how she moved from feeling undervalued and out of place to landing a role that truly fits her.
What you’ll learn
The importance of defining success on your own terms How to maintain confidence during a challenging career transition How to communicate and market your skills when changing to an entirely new and different industryOur 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) -
Your ideal role isn’t hiding on a job board, just waiting for you to enter the perfect search term. Actually... It's probably even closer than that. Maybe not one Google search away, but through a past coworker, a fellow parent from your kid's sports league, or maybe even your neighbor. Your ideal role is likely just a few conversations away!
In this episode, Travis shares how a breakthrough with his career coach led him to have unexpected conversations with many people in his network, and ultimately to his new, exciting role
What you’ll learn
How to reach out to your network and leverage your social circle to uncover new opportunities How Travis reflected on his interests to identify the industries he should explore How creating an ideal career profile can help you evaluate if roles are right for you (and make sure you don't settle)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
Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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Think a resume is the golden ticket to landing your ideal role? Think again! Get ready to uncover why resumes aren't as crucial as you’ve been led to believe, and how to navigate career transitions without getting stuck in the traditional application process. Ready to stop playing by "normal" rules and find work that fits you? Let's jump in!
Resources Mentioned
Quiz: Do You Really Need a Resume? Figure it Out 8-day Mini Course
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What’s holding you back from doing work you truly enjoy? Hold onto whatever answer just popped into your head—and give this episode a listen. Chances are, a career change myth is standing between you and career happiness. Let’s bust those myths and get you on the path to meaningful work!
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
An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) -
It’s the question that strikes fear in every job seeker. You know it’s coming, but how the heck do you answer the dreaded, “So… tell me about yourself?” What do they actually want to know? How much is too much? How far back should you go?
Never fear, a script is here! In this bonus episode, Scott shares the exact script he provides his coaching clients and gives a specific example so you can hear how great you'll sound in your next interview. Listen now, and get ready to crush your next job interview! 😎
Want to figure out what career fits you? Check out our free 8-day mini-course to get started!
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How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a job you once loved? After 12 years in education, Sandra found herself burned out, overwhelmed, and uncertain about her future. Discover the steps she took to leave education, and how she shifted from searching for a new job to embracing a business idea that been in the back of her mind for years! If you’re considering leaving education, starting your own business, or seeking more meaning in your work, this episode is for you.
What you’ll learn
How to recognize when it's time to make a major career change Strategies to help you overcome limiting beliefs and trust your inner wisdom during career change The importance of defining the meaning behind your work and looking beyond the financial sideOur 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) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) -
Leaving a job without another lined up can seem risky, but it doesn’t have to be—especially if a misaligned role is holding you back from making progress on your intentional career change. Wondering if you should prioritize that change? In this episode, we explore four key questions to help you determine if quitting your job is the right move. Discover how to clarify your motivations, assess your financial readiness, and identify who to involve in your decision-making process.
What you’ll learn
4 questions to ask before quitting your job The negatives of running away from a job Who you need to involve when decide if you should quit your job How to set your life up to focus on career changeOur 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
An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) -
One of the biggest misconceptions about career change is the belief that you’ll have to take a pay cut when shifting to a new role or industry. While the fear of starting over is real, we've found that fewer than 15% of our clients end up choosing to accept less pay than they previously made (and many get an increase!) In this episode, Scott breaks down why your skills and experiences retain value, no matter where you go, and how to avoid settling for less than you deserve.
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What if the career change you worked so hard for turns out to be the wrong move? How do you keep from going backward and instead build the resilience to pivot again? Erin made the leap from a misaligned corporate job to what seemed like the perfect fit, but when it didn’t work out, she didn’t get discouraged. Instead, she used the experience as the catalyst that finally uncovered her ideal career (one that had been right under her nose all along!)
What you'll learn
How to know when it’s time to leave a job you’re great at Questions to ask in an interview to make sure a role is right for you How to use your strengths to create career clarityOur 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) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) -
When what you thought was your dream job pulls a Scooby-Doo on you, leaving you feeling defeated and lost, how do you rebuild? Travis shares how he overcame a career that crushed his confidence and found work that truly fulfills him
What you’ll learn
The importance of being honest with yourself about a job or career that is no longer a good fit How to reach out to your support network for guidance during a career change The significance of aligning your work with your values and taking risks to find fulfilling workOur 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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) -
Why do we allow ourselves to stay stuck in careers that don't fit us... and sometimes even in down right awful jobs? Emily shares her journey of breaking free from an unhealthy work environment, and finding her ideal role (that turned out to be in the same industry!) Find out how a career change doesn’t always mean starting over and how the right career fit can completely transform your life. Tune in to hear how Emily reclaimed her happiness and found a role where she truly thrives.
What you’ll learn
How to recognize when a job is no longer serving your well-being and growth. Strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt when considering a career change. The importance of finding a work environment that aligns with your values and strengths.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
An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) -
We’ve all faced those moments when we stop and wonder if our current path is truly right for us. Sometimes it’s a subtle hint, other times it’s a jarring wake-up call. In this bonus episode, Scott dives into the pivotal life events that often prompt people to reassess their careers. Which one resonates with you?
Here's a link to the full list we've compiled of the 16 career change catalysts: https://happentoyourcareer.com/16-career-change-catalysts/
Mentioned Episodes
Steph: From Soul Crushing to SoulCycle: How Steph Made the Leap to Work She Loves
Aaron: Taking Control of Your Career When It’s Harming Your Mental Health
Edna: Leaving a Misfit Job in Search of Career Fulfillment
Email [email protected] and let me know your "career catalyst"
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