February 17, 2025

607: How Tuning Into Your Desires Can Guide You to Career Fulfillment

on this episode Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “What do I really want?” It sounds simple, but many of us overlook this question, focusing on what other people and society tell us we should want. In this episode, HTYC career coach, Karen Woodin-Rodríguez invites us to slow down and connect with our true […]

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February 10, 2025

606: How to Write a Networking Email or Message That Actually Gets a Response

on this episode Why are your networking emails and connection messages being ignored? Is it the wording? The timing? Or are they just blending into the sea of AI-generated pitches and spam flooding inboxes every day? It’s no secret that reaching out to someone whether on LinkedIn, via email, or another platform, has become harder […]

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February 3, 2025

605: The Secret to Effectively Job Searching in 2025

on this episode In 2025 a lot of people are struggling to even get interviews, its a competitive market, and standing out feels harder than ever. You might think if you could just get an interview or talk to the hiring manager, you’d absolutely crush it. And maybe you would. But what if I told […]

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January 27, 2025

604: Redefining Your Career Identity to Prioritize Family and Well-Being

on this episode For many of us, our career becomes a significant part of our identity. It’s how we define ourselves to others, measure success, and often, how we find a sense of purpose. But what happens when that career no longer fits the person you’ve become? For Divya, this question became unavoidable during a […]

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January 20, 2025

603: Leveraging Your Strengths for Career Fulfillment: How Self-Awareness Drives Career Success

on this episode What happens when you truly understand your strengths and use them to guide your career? According to Petchell Luepke, it’s a game changer. In today’s episode, Petchell shares her incredible career journey, which spans industries from federal government to retail entrepreneurship, and now coaching. Her story highlights the importance of self-awareness and […]

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January 13, 2025

602: Severance Package Negotiation: Asking for Exit Packages in Any Industry (Even Yours!)

on this episode Severance isn’t something that is given much thought. Actually, it’s something many people try NOT to think about. It sounds like a terrible thing — you’re either on the wrong end of a layoff or you’re needing to leave a job (which is usually a stressful time!) But there’s an entirely different […]

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January 6, 2025

601: Creating Your Ideal Career Path by Embracing Your Passion

on this episode What if you didn’t have to escape your job? What if the place you were your happiest and the place you found your solace was actually where you worked? Steph transitioned out of the military after serving 7 years as a Marine Corps Officer. She then landed a job with Amazon, and […]

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December 30, 2024

600: Feeling Stuck? Moving from Burned Out to Building a Career You Love

on this episode We’ve all experienced those moments of feeling trapped in a job that no longer brings us joy. Many people find themselves yearning for something more fulfilling but hesitant to take a leap. It’s natural to feel scared or uncertain about making a change, especially when the outcome is uncertain. The fear of […]

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December 23, 2024

599: Giving Yourself Permission to Change Careers When a ‘Great Job’ No Longer Fits

on this episode Morgan’s job was everything she thought she wanted: stable, respectable, and exactly what she’d gone to school for. But beneath the surface, she was drained, unfulfilled, and stuck in a cycle of overcommitting to projects, hoping something would finally click. It didn’t. Caught in the guilt of leaving and the identity her […]

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December 16, 2024

598: Transitioning from Burnout to a Fulfilling Career with a Bridge Role

on this episode Feeling burned out but unsure what comes next? When you’re stuck in a job that’s draining you, quitting can feel like a huge weight has been lifted. But the relief doesn’t always last long, especially when you find yourself wondering, What now? Going without a job for any length of time can […]

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December 9, 2024

597: Goal Setting: How Scott & Alyssa Use Strengths and Accountability to Achieve Bold Goals

on this episode What if your goals weren’t just about achieving milestones but also about doing it in a way that feels aligned, fulfilling, and sustainable? This year, Scott and Alyssa revisit their goal-setting process to share how focusing on their strengths and building in accountability has transformed the way they approach both work and […]

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December 2, 2024

596: Escaping the Cycle of Reactive Career Moves and Making an Intentional Change

Photography by Michelle Lisa Polissaint on this episode Have you ever been rejected by a job opportunity and felt relief?  That’s what happened to Charity. Her entire career had been a cycle of unconsciously falling into similar role after role. She had begun to experience burnout, which led to her robotically applying for similar jobs, […]

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