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You’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.

Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, & Career Design Happen To Your Career

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You’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.

    Building a Network from Scratch in a New Industry or Location

    Building a Network from Scratch in a New Industry or Location

    Reaching out to your network when making a career change seems like great advice… until you realize you want to pivot into something brand new and your network is made up of people in the industry you’re trying to get out of. This is where a lot of people feel stuck, they want to explore a new field or new role, but they don’t know how to even begin building a new network.
    In this episode, HTYC coach Laura walks through her own story of career change and how she expertly built genuine relationships in new environments. She and Scott discuss strategies for creating a supportive network from scratch, avoiding awkwardness, and forming genuine connections to help you find meaningful work!
    What you’ll learn
    How to identify the right people to reach out to in your desired industry or location Methods for reaching out and building meaningful relationships from scratch The mindset shift needed to network differently when making a career change 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) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    • 36 min
    Career Change at 40: Getting Intentional About Your Next Move

    Career Change at 40: Getting Intentional About Your Next Move

    Is your career on autopilot? We see it all the time. Something happens, maybe it's a change in your personal life, maybe it's a company restructuring or a layoff, but you suddenly realize your career has unfolded around you. You've never stopped to think, "Is this really the direction I want to be headed? Is this the type of work I want to be doing? Does this work fit the life that I want to be living?" Then what? How do you justify a career change at 40? Can you take control of your career when you're already 10, 20, or 30 years in?
    Learn how a layoff prompted Jorge to reevaluate his career direction, intentionally design his life, and take control of his career at age 42.
    What you’ll learn
    How shifting from a passive approach to a more intentional mindset can make all the difference in a career change at 40 Strategies for conducting career experiments to pinpoint the path that aligns with your interests and strengths How to navigate multiple job offers and make educated decisions based on your values and 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!
    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
    Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    • 37 min
    Time Management Strategies for Career Change

    Time Management Strategies for Career Change

    Think you're too busy to make a career change? Think again! In this episode, Scott gives tips and strategies to manage your time and create more space to focus on career change. Lack of time is not an excuse to stay in a job that is no longer a fit. Prioritize your desire for more meaningful work - learn how to make time for career change !
    What you’ll learn
    How to create a master schedule to effectively manage your time and prioritize tasks. Practical strategies for outsourcing and automating non-essential tasks to free up valuable time. The importance of batching activities and how it can streamline your daily routine. How to identify and eliminate small time-consuming tasks that drain your energy and focus.  
    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
    An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    • 37 min
    How to Harness Your Signature Strengths to Conquer Imposter Syndrome

    How to Harness Your Signature Strengths to Conquer Imposter Syndrome

    What do you do when you realize you were wrong about what you wanted for your career? How do you overcome the imposter syndrome of pivoting to a completely new career? You may have gotten a master's degree… maybe even a PhD, so now what? Was it all a waste of time? How do you move into a new field?
    If you’re struggling with this, or curious about how people make the transition into a new industry when all of their experience is in a different field, you’ll want to hear Amy Dickerson’s story!
    Amy went to school to become a physical therapist but changed her mind soon after she graduated. Learn how she pivoted into a brand new industry and became the renowned career coach she is today.
    What you’ll learn
    The importance of recognizing when your chosen career path isn’t the right fit for you. Strategies for identifying your unique strengths and leveraging them in your career transition. Insights into overcoming imposter syndrome by detaching your identity from your 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
    Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    • 38 min
    BONUS: How Long Does an Intentional Career Change Take?

    BONUS: How Long Does an Intentional Career Change Take?

    After working with thousands of people who have made intentional career changes, we've learned a lot... including how long it normally takes to make this type of change. 
    We've found that every single person who changes careers goes through the exact same milestones. Listen as Scott walks through these milestones and gives a timetable of how long you can expect an intentional career change to take! 
     
    Schedule a call with our team! https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule/
     

    • 31 min
    Using Career Experiments to Pinpoint Your Ideal Career

    Using Career Experiments to Pinpoint Your Ideal Career

    What if you could try out a new career before committing? Turns out, you can! Discover how to use career experiments to test new careers without the commitment.
    Learn what a career experiment looks like from the inside — Our guest, Bob Kalish, is currently experimenting with consulting after working as a concept chef for 24+ years!
    In this episode, Bob explains how he found opportunities to experiment through his network, and exactly what he’s looking to have answered during his experiments.
    What you’ll learn
    How to design career experiments to validate your presumed ideal career and job search direction The importance of testing out what you believe you want out of your next role before committing Strategies for conducting paid research to explore potential career paths Tips for leveraging your network and test-driving conversations to clarify your career change 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!
    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
    Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    • 40 min

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