Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, & Career Design
by Scott Anthony BarlowYou’re not totally happy with your career (obviously!) You also know that there “has to be something out there that’s better.” That hope that you can find meaningful and fulfilling work, that also pays you well, has led you here! This is the show that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.
Copyright: 2023 Happen to Your Career LLC
Episodes
How Your Fixed Mindset Is Blocking Your Path to Career Change
32m · PublishedChanging careers is about way more than just switching jobs. There are many fears and limiting beliefs that can hold you back from going after what you truly want.
If you're the kind of person who's a bit scared to take risks, and figuring out your ideal career feels like cracking a secret code, guess what? You’re likely operating from a fixed mindset.
Learn how a shift in Larry’s mindset allowed him to realize his passion as a career brewmaster was no longer fulfilling him and that he didn’t just need a new job, but an entirely new career!
What you’ll learn
- How to know if you’re operating from a fixed mindset or growth mindset
- Why successful career changes involve much more than just changing jobs (and what they do entail)
- Why you may need to look outside of your hobbies and passions to discover your ideal career
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation
Free Resources
What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!
Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.
Related Episodes
- How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
- Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
Nonprofit Career Change: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
34m · PublishedStay in nonprofit or explore new industries? Karen was at a career crossroads when an open role at another nonprofit presented itself in the most unusual way. Gain insights into leveraging your strengths, creating your ideal career profile, and embracing the unexpected to shape your own fulfilling career path.
What you’ll learn
- How to navigate the career crossroads of staying in nonprofit or exploring new industries
- How to identify new roles in unexpected places
- An inside look at exploring the unexpected twists of changing roles within nonprofit
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation
Free Resources
What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!
Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.
Related Episodes
- Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
- How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
Job Interview Tips: How to Be Yourself in an Interview
38m · PublishedThere is no way to know what a hiring manager will ask in an interview, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare! HTYC coach, Megan Crawford, has a background in recruiting and has conducted thousands of interviews. She joins Scott to discuss what you can do to be extremely prepared for any interview. They provide great interview tips on how to approach interviews with confidence, align your true self with the role, and stop performing and start having genuine conversations.
What you’ll learn
- Interview tips on how to embrace authenticity for success
- How to expertly prepare for an interview
- How to be yourself in an interview and have a genuine conversation with the hiring manager
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation
Free Resources
What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!
Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.
Related Episodes
- Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
- Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
Making the Most of Being Laid Off by Finding Your Ideal Career
33m · PublishedA layoff can leave you feeling completely out of control with no idea what to do next. Melissa found herself in this exact position and was scared to put herself back out there from fear of being laid off again. Learn how Melissa gained the confidence to go after what she truly wanted for the first time in her career and made being laid off the best thing that ever happened to her career.
What you’ll learn
- Strategies for making a career change after being laid off
- How to turn a professional setback into a boost for your career
- How to stay focused when faced with difficult career change decisions
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
Free Resources
What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!
Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.
Related Episodes
- How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
- An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)
Feeling Disengaged at Work? How to Align Your Values to Your Career
36m · PublishedMaybe 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 in a job that is out of alignment with what you value, even if you enjoy your day-to-day job functions, you may have gotten to the point of being apathetic. That’s where Brian found himself for the first time in his career. When he was looped into a round of company layoffs, he overcame his initial panic by stepping back and aligning his career search with what he valued most, ultimately landing his ideal role and reigniting his passion for his career.
What you’ll learn
- The connection between your values and feeling disengaged at work
- How to identify what is most important to you when making a values-aligned career change
- How to leverage your network and ask the right questions when searching for a company that fits your values
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation
Free Resources
What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!
Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.
Related Episodes
- How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
- Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
How to Switch Industries Without Starting Over
37m · PublishedLearn how to switch industries without starting in an entry-level position, taking a pay cut, or going back to school (no matter how long you’ve been in your current industry!) Scott and HTYC career coach, Taj Dashaun, discuss the 4 steps you can take if you've decided it's time to set your sights on a new industry for your career.
What you’ll learn
- How to conduct an audit of your skillset to identify transferable skills that align with your target industry
- The 4 steps to take when you decide to switch industries
- What to say when reaching out to build relationships in a new industry
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email [email protected]
Free Resources
What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!
Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.
Related Episodes
-
Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
-
Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
Taking Control of Your Career When It’s Harming Your Mental Health
38m · PublishedHaving a job you dislike can have a more detrimental impact on your mental health than being unemployed (Seriously! This is backed by research). Aaron began to realize this truth as he found himself contemplating some pretty dark things if it just meant he didn’t have to go in to work. He had never identified with his career in construction management and felt extremely unfulfilled, but seeing as he worked for the family business… he felt completely trapped. Listen to Aaron share the chain of events that gave him the confidence to step away from the family business and go after his lifelong dream of being a lawyer.
What you’ll learn
- The impact a dissatisfying career can have on your mental health
- How to step out of your comfort zone and take control of your career
- The power of self-reflection and self-awareness in your career journey
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation
Free Resources
What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!
Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.
Related Episodes
- Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts
- Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
How to Focus Your Career Search on Organizations That Fit You
36m · PublishedIf you’re feeling lost or overwhelmed by all of the possibilities of your next career, the answer to narrowing down your search may be to focus on organizations. How do you do that? By taking all of the must-haves you’ve identified for your ideal career and finding organizations that meet those criteria. But that is drastically oversimplifying it, which is why we’ve dedicated an episode to this topic! We’re sharing a live coaching call of Scott walking one of our clients, Julie, through this exact scenario. Learn how to get clear on your must-haves, narrow down organizations that meet them, and then how to reach out to these organizations to identify if they’re a great fit for you.
What you’ll learn
- The importance of focusing on organizations to narrow down your career search
- How to identify your must-haves for your ideal career
- Strategies for finding organizations that meet your criteria
- Tips for reaching out to potential organizations and assessing if they're a good fit for you
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation
Free Resources
What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!
Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.
Related Episodes
-
How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
-
Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
Prepare for the Unexpected: Reinventing Your Career After a Layoff
31m · PublishedWe've all experienced those moments of feeling trapped in a job that no longer brings us joy. Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing, leaving us feeling stuck and unable to take that first step toward a better situation. However, by taking proactive action and defining your ideal, you’ll find yourself well prepared to finally make a leap to more fulfilling work the unexpected occurs. Learn how Kristen turned an unexpected layoff into a catalyst for reinventing her career. Get inspired to make bold moves and find fulfillment in your career!
What you’ll learn
- How to reinvent your career using threads of your past roles
- The importance of proactively pursuing what you truly want for your career.
- Preparing for unexpected setbacks by taking small steps towards your goals.
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
Free Resources
What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!
Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.
Referenced in this episode:
Kristen’s website- https://www.kristenrocco.com/
Related Episodes
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Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
How to Overcome Overthinking and Finally Change Careers
38m · PublishedAre you tired of constantly overthinking important life decisions, like changing careers? Well, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the world of overthinkers and explore how to break free from analysis paralysis. Scott is joined by one of our career coaches, Bri, who shares practical strategies to help you step out of your comfort zone and embrace imperfect action on your path to a more fulfilling career. Join us as we challenge the notion of waiting for certainty and learn how taking action, even without absolute confidence, can be the key to real change. Don't let overthinking hold you back anymore!
What you’ll learn
- The common traits and challenges of overthinkers when it comes to making career changes
- How to avoid questioning too much and talking yourself out of making a change
- The power of imperfect action and how taking courageous steps, even before feeling ready, can lead to confidence and success in your new career path
Did you know that other peeps who listen to this podcast are calling the HTYC audiobook the “best audiobook experience they’ve ever had hands down"? Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work!
Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation
Free Resources
What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!
Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.
Related Episodes
-
Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
-
An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)
Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, & Career Design has 581 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 398:08:58. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 26th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 16th, 2024 07:10.
