April 14, 2025

615: From “Biggest Mistake of My Life” to the “Best Fit of My Life”

on this episode The regret hits you like a wave: 😩🌊 “I’ve made a terrible mistake.” Years of education, identity, and effort seemingly wasted on the wrong career choice. In this episode, Scott shares Kate Gleason Bachman’s powerful journey of transformation. After becoming a nurse to advocate for patients and make a difference, Kate was […]

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April 13, 2025

: Laid Off? 10 Actions to Shorten Your Job Search by Months & Reduce Stress (What to Do if You Get Laid Off)

on this episode “Wait, what just happened?” That’s the thought that runs through most people’s minds when they’re laid off. That surreal mix of shock, fear, and disorientation that comes with unexpectedly losing your job. If you’re feeling that way right now, you’re not alone. But here’s the thing – almost everything people are telling […]

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April 7, 2025

614: Get Hired by Your Ideal Workplace (Without Applying to 200 Jobs)

on this episode When was the last time you heard someone proudly announce they applied to 100, 200, 300(!) jobs? This “resume bombing” method has become so normalized we barely question it. We’re told job searching is a numbers game – submit enough applications, and eventually, something will stick. But what if this common wisdom […]

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March 31, 2025

613: Less Stress, Happier Family: Surprising Results From Career Transition

on this episode “I’m not stressed out. I’m not frustrated. I’m not spending my evening dreading the morning. So I have the space in my brain to focus on life, like making dinner and spending time with my family.” – Cheri What if the most profound impact of a career change wasn’t about the job […]

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March 24, 2025

612: Can Less Job Applications = More Offers?

on this episode You’ve been applying to jobs for weeks. The routine is becoming painfully familiar… scan job boards, tailor your resume, write a cover letter, submit application, repeat. Your spreadsheet tracking 50+ applications is starting to feel like a monument to rejection. I was talking with Stephanie Drumright recently, and she told me something […]

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March 17, 2025

611: ADHD Strategies for Adults: 8 Unexpected Approaches That Transformed My Work Life

on this episode For years, I thought something was wrong with me. I couldn’t stick to a single project. My excitement would surge, I’d dive deep, learn everything rapidly, create with intense focus, and then suddenly… nothing. The passion would evaporate, my performance would nosedive, and I’d feel like a failure. Again and again, I’d […]

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March 10, 2025

610: I Thought I Needed to Escape My Career (The Real Problem Surprised Me)

on this episode “I don’t just want a change, I need it for my well-being.” Those were the words Carolyn used when she first reached out to us. After 25+ years as a mechanical engineer, she had climbed the corporate ladder to management and found herself completely miserable. The Day She Walked Away From ENGINEERING […]

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March 3, 2025

609: Career Change Advice: Six Professionals Share What Worked to Find Their Ideal Job

on this episode When considering a career change, it’s impossible to predict all the obstacles that might arise. But there’s one obstacle that will absolutely stand in your way: yourself. Your indecision, doubts, overthinking, procrastination, and comfort zone are keeping you from what could be the best decision for your career and life. To help […]

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on this episode You’ve got the entrepreneurial itch. Maybe you’re Googling “When should I quit my job?” or “How much savings do I need to start a business?” Stop right there. As someone who has launched five businesses (two failures, three successes), I can tell you – you’re asking the wrong questions. The Questions Everyone […]

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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: Write Networking Emails That Get Responses 💯 for Test Drive Conversations

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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