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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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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