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.
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View all episodesJanuary 5, 2026
673: Navigating Misalignment, Burnout & a Big Career Pivot: When Your Career Path Stops Making Sense
February 3, 2025
605: The Secret to Effectively Job Searching in 2025
January 26, 2026
677: Career Change After Burnout: Trapped in a Job You’re Great At—but Don’t Want Anymore?
February 9, 2026
680: Career Burnout Happens When You Keep Climbing the Wrong Ladder: How Jackie Chose Fit Over Promotion
January 19, 2026
676: Career Change Triggers: Why Most People Wait Years Too Long to Leave a Job (And How to Break the Pattern)
January 15, 2026
675: Common Career Change Errors That Keep You Stuck (And How to Avoid Them)
December 18, 2025
670: Unlock Your Signature Strengths: The Surprising Path to a Career That Fits
February 16, 2026
681: Career Change When Your Work No Longer Matches Your Values: Glenn’s Career Reinvention
April 13, 2019
279: 6 Keys to Career Happiness
November 27, 2017
261: Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers
October 23, 2023
538: How To Define Your Ideal Career When Making A Career Change
April 3, 2023
509: Should I Quit My Job Without Another Lined Up?
June 26, 2023
521: How to Overcome Overthinking and Finally Change Careers
August 26, 2024
582: Finding Your Ideal Career Path: How to Uncover Roles You Didn’t Know Existed
January 25, 2021
395: Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change
March 16, 2021
402: How To Stick The Landing In Your Dream Job: Linnea’s Four Title Career Leap
November 5, 2018
255: How Kristy Celebrated Small Victories on the Way to Her Dream Career
June 12, 2023
519: Leading on Empty: Navigating Burnout with Dave Stachowiak
August 26, 2024
582: Finding Your Ideal Career Path: How to Uncover Roles You Didn’t Know Existed
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Best career podcast!
“Every time I listen to the podcast I learn something valuable to share with my career coaching clients. Scott and his guests provide cutting edge and real life examples to help listeners in their career development.”
A premiere resource for building career happiness!
“Whether you’re trying to figure out what you want to do, have just realized you can’t keep doing what you’re doing, or are looking for ways to improve in the job you love, you’ve come to the right place!”
Thanks for everything!
“This podcast has been tremendously influential for me this year as I’ve finally transitioned into my new career path. There’s so much insight and advice for every stage of the process- from trying to figure out what is even out there to interviewing, landing the job and negotiating pay.”
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August 14, 2023
528: Job Interview Tips: How to Be Yourself in an Interview
on this episode We get questions from clients and podcast listeners often that sound something like this… “How do I stand out in an interview?” or “What do hiring managers really want to know in the interview?” But these are the wrong questions to be asking. Do you want just want to stand out just […]
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August 7, 2023
527: Making the Most of Being Laid Off by Finding Your Ideal Career
on this episode Melissa found herself in a really tough position when she was suddenly and unexpectedly laid off from her job. Despite the initial shock and feelings of being out of control, she realized that this could be the perfect chance to pursue the career change she had been contemplating. She saw this setback […]
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July 31, 2023
526: Feeling Disengaged at Work? How to Align Your Values to Your Career
on this episode Maybe you don’t completely dread going to work every day, but there’s a different category you may fall into: the “checked out and just don’t care” crew. That fire and passion you once felt for your career seem to have fizzled out, and you’re feeling disengaged. If you’ve been spending your time […]
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July 24, 2023
525: How to Switch Industries Without Starting Over
on this episode If you find yourself yearning to leave behind a job that is no longer fulfilling and wanting to switch industries, it’s normal to be fearful. But I am here to tell you that you don’t have to start over at an entry level position, go back to school or take a pay […]
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July 17, 2023
524: Taking Control of Your Career When It’s Harming Your Mental Health
on this episode Having a job you dislike can be worse for your mental health than being unemployed (Seriously! This is backed by research). Aaron had begun to realize this for himself when he began contemplating some pretty dark things as opposed to another day of work. “I was driving home one day and I […]
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July 10, 2023
523: How to Focus Your Career Search on Organizations That Fit You
on this episode Considering a career change can seem overwhelming with entirely too many possibilities to choose from. If you find yourself in a place of indecision and overwhelm, it may be time to shift your focus to organizations instead of trying to identify the perfect role. So let’s dive into the strategies and steps […]
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