Happen To Your Career Podcast

A career change podcast for people who don’t want to settle. Stories of how high performers find meaningful work.

Recent Episodes

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 […]

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 […]

Charity Von Guinness Photographed by Michelle Lisa Polissaint

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, […]

November 27, 2024

: BONUS: Should I Pause My Job Search During the Holidays?

November 25, 2024

595: Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence When You Outgrow a Role You Once Loved

on this episode There’s a moment in many careers when the spark dims. The role that once excited you now feels routine — or worse, it’s burning you out. But stepping away from a role that once felt like the perfect fit can feel daunting. It’s easy to stay where it’s comfortable, even when the […]

November 11, 2024

593: Getting Specific in Career Change by Zeroing in on Your Ideal Organization

on this episode “I was putting all my eggs in one basket, because I knew it was the right fit” Figuring out your next role can seem almost impossible, especially when you’re trying to switch industries. This is especially true if your experience is rooted in the industry you’re trying to leave behind. Jenna had […]

November 4, 2024

592: Communicating Your Worth and Refusing to Settle in Your Career Transition

on this episode Julia had loved her time in the military, but that chapter had come to a close and she needed to figure out what her next career would be. One thing she loved about the military was the structure, so when she transitioned out, the lack of structure left her feeling lost. On […]

October 28, 2024

591: From Curiosity to Career Change: Leveraging Your Network to Land Your Next Role

on this episode Have you heard of the six degrees of separation theory? This is the idea that all people are six or fewer social connections away from each other. As a result, a chain of “friend of a friend” statements can be made to connect any two people in a maximum of six steps. […]

October 21, 2024

590: 7 Career Change Myths That Are Keeping You From Meaningful Work

on this episode We talk to people from all over the world, yet on every single call we hear the same misconceptions when it comes to career change. But it’s not your fault! Society and the media have pounded these misguided “non-facts” and myths into our brains. That’s why I wanted to share the top […]

October 14, 2024

589: Leaving Education and Burnout Behind for a Journey to Meaningful Work

on this episode What if being too good at your job is the reason you need to escape? Maybe you do the work 3x faster than everyone else, so you’re just being given more and more and more. Maybe you are constantly being praised by leadership for being the highest performer, but it’s making your […]

October 9, 2024

: BONUS: Do I Need to Take a Pay Cut When Changing Careers?

October 7, 2024

588: Should You Quit Your Job to Focus on Making a Career Change?

on this episode Imagine this scene: you’re driving to the office, and you feel your stomach tighten up. It’s not like butterflies, it’s more like anxious nerves starting to kick into high gear. You park, hesitate for a moment in the car before walking up to the building, sigh, and wonder to yourself, “Do I […]

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