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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November 27, 2024

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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