Discovering Your Calling — Strengths-Based Career Clarity for Mid-Career Women

Sheri Miter- Strengths-Based Career Coach & Visionary Strategist

Discovering Your Calling is for purpose-driven women who look successful on paper—but feel unfulfilled in their careers and know they were made for more. In each episode, you’ll learn how to identify your natural strengths, gain clarity on your next career move, and build a life aligned with your values—without burning out or starting over blindly. Because when you keep ignoring the nudge for more, you stay stuck in cycles of overthinking, job hopping, and settling. This podcast helps you break that cycle—starting now. If you are: Tired of feeling unfulfilled in your careerTorn between making an impact and having a balanced lifeLying awake at night wondering whether to pursue another degree, switch jobs again, or finally start your own businessExcited by the challenge of something new—but concerned about the risksYou are in the right place. This podcast is designed to help you tap into your natural talents using CliftonStrengths® (StrengthsFinder) so you can feel confident and energized about your career today—and excited about the possibilities ahead. Imagine a future filled with purpose and joy—not just in your work, but in your relationships, well-being, and hobbies. This is a journey of self-discovery and intentional growth, and I’m honored to take it with you. I’m your host, Sheri—former top network marketing leader turned Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. After 25 years in what I believed was my “dream career,” I found myself successful on the outside but deeply unfulfilled on the inside. I knew I was underutilizing my God-given talents—and that something had to change.   I spent three long years navigating uncertainty, following the wrong “experts,” and investing in programs that didn’t align with my values. Eventually, I realized that true fulfillment and sustainable success only come from aligning your natural strengths with your vision and mission for life. Now, I’m here to share everything I’ve learned with you. If you’re ready to navigate your strengths, embrace a career pivot, and discover your true calling, this podcast is for you. This isn’t just another self-help show—it’s a guide, a companion, and a source of clarity and encouragement on your journey to purposeful work. So lace up your shoes, pop in your earbuds, and let’s get going. Join me on Discovering Your Calling, and let’s create a life of fulfillment, freedom, flexibility, and impact—together.

  1. 1D AGO

    How Your CliftonStrengths® Shape the Way You Work, Serve Clients, and Build Your Career S6E2

    What can your natural strengths reveal about the way you work, serve clients, and build your career? In this episode of Discovering Your Calling, Sheri sits down with Laura Niebauer for a real CliftonStrengths® debrief conversation. Laura helps women transition back into the workforce after taking a career break, and in this conversation Sheri walks her through what her top strengths reveal about how she works, builds trust with clients, and approaches her business. You’ll hear how strengths like Achiever®, Consistency®, Relater®, Learner®, and Responsibility® show up in real life—and how understanding your natural talents can bring clarity to the way you work, lead, and make decisions. If you’ve ever wondered why certain work energizes you while other things drain you, this episode offers a powerful glimpse into what strengths-based coaching looks like in action. In This Episode You'll Learn What the CliftonStrengths® assessment reveals about how you naturally workWhy understanding your strengths brings clarity to your career or businessHow strengths like Achiever® and Responsibility® influence your work ethic and serviceThe tension many high achievers feel between learning and achievingWhy knowing your strengths helps you stop forcing business models that don’t fit Start With Strengths Session Curious about your own strengths? Sheri offers a Start With Strengths Session — a 90-minute conversation designed to help you understand how your natural talents shape the way you work, lead, and make decisions. Whether you’ve already taken the CliftonStrengths® assessment or you’re just beginning to explore strengths, this session will help you gain clarity on how you're uniquely wired. 👉 Book your Start With Strengths session: https://portal.sherimiterco.com/public/form/view/64248d35889f4a3c76eda46b Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message ✨ Not sure what’s next in your career or life? Take Sheri’s free Career Clarity Quiz to discover your current season and the smartest next step for you. 👉 www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast. 👥 Join the NEW Calling & Clarity Collective A community for strengths, leadership, and sustainable success. Connect with like-minded women and continue the conversation inside the group. 👉 Join the Facebook Community: Calling & Clarity Collective - Strengths, Leadership & Sustainable Success ✨ Not sure what’s next in your work or life? Take Sheri’s free Clarity Quiz to discover the season you're in and the smartest next step forward. 👉 Take the Quiz:   www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz 🔗 Connect with Sheri Website: www.sherimiterco.com Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter Additional Resources: 📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast. Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

    57 min
  2. MAR 23

    Intentional Networking for Entrepreneurs and Sales Teams with Sarah Hubbard S6E1

    Welcome to the Discovering Your Calling podcast! Today, I am joined by my special guest, Sarah Hubbard, founder of the Intentional Network and author of The Intentional Networker. We are talking about how to make networking an enjoyable part of building a successful business. Sarah shares her incredible story of pivoting after being rejected by 12 physical therapy schools despite having a 3.9 GPA. That unexpected redirection eventually led her to discover her true calling.  She now teaches entrepreneurs how to build businesses through strategic relationships. She built a highly successful business where 85% of her revenue comes from referrals, proving that connection creates capital. If you want to build meaningful work and achieve excellence without exhaustion, pull up a seat and take some notes. Key Takeaways from This Episode Learn practical tips for networkingHow to craft a unique 30 second  introduction Master the ask to grow your business with referrals Organize your follow-ups and us  AI for efficiency Resources & Links Mentioned Book: Get your copy of The Intentional Networker at Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com, or Barnes and Noble.Website & Newsletter: Visit  https://sarah-hubbard.com/ to sign up for her monthly networking newsletter.Freebie: Grab Sarah's set of four AI prompts to help you elevate your networking strategy.  Get it hereConnect on Instagram: Follow her at @SarahAnnFlann.Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message ✨ Not sure what’s next in your career or life? Take Sheri’s free Career Clarity Quiz to discover your current season and the smartest next step for you. 👉 www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast. 👥 Join the NEW Calling & Clarity Collective A community for strengths, leadership, and sustainable success. Connect with like-minded women and continue the conversation inside the group. 👉 Join the Facebook Community: Calling & Clarity Collective - Strengths, Leadership & Sustainable Success ✨ Not sure what’s next in your work or life? Take Sheri’s free Clarity Quiz to discover the season you're in and the smartest next step forward. 👉 Take the Quiz:   www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz 🔗 Connect with Sheri Website: www.sherimiterco.com Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter Additional Resources: 📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast. Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

    58 min
  3. MAR 16 ·  BONUS

    Designing Work and Life for Sustainable Success | Season 6 Premiere

    Welcome to season six of the Discovering Your Calling podcast. Before we jump into this new season, I want to share a quick reflection on my vision for our upcoming episodes. Over the past several seasons, we have talked a lot about finding your calling. But I have noticed recently that discovering your calling is really just the beginning. The deeper questions start to emerge once you understand the work you are meant to do. If you are an ambitious woman experiencing exhaustion even when doing work you care about, I designed this season exactly for you. What to Expect This Season We are going to explore what it really looks like to design your work and life in a way that creates sustainable success.We will talk about things like how your natural strengths shape the work you are meant to do.I will be bringing in experts who can share insights and strategies to help you build what is next for your life and business.From time to time, I will also be sharing live coaching conversations so you can hear what real transitions and decisions actually sound like. Community & Resources If you would like to continue these conversations beyond the podcast, I have created a new community on Facebook called the Calling and Clarity Collective.This will become a space where thoughtful, ambitious women like you gather for meaningful conversations about strengths, leadership, and sustainable success.Inside the group, I will host a couple of live conversations each month, doing a little bit of live coaching, and occasionally offering workshops.Join the Calling and Clarity Community  Coming Up Next: In our next solo episode, we will begin exploring a question that sounds simple, but is actually deeper than most people think: What does it even really mean to live your calling? Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast. 👥 Join the NEW Calling & Clarity Collective A community for strengths, leadership, and sustainable success. Connect with like-minded women and continue the conversation inside the group. 👉 Join the Facebook Community: Calling & Clarity Collective - Strengths, Leadership & Sustainable Success ✨ Not sure what’s next in your work or life? Take Sheri’s free Clarity Quiz to discover the season you're in and the smartest next step forward. 👉 Take the Quiz:   www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz 🔗 Connect with Sheri Website: www.sherimiterco.com Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter Additional Resources: 📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast. Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

    9 min
  4. MAR 2

    5 Olympic Lessons for Ambitious Entrepreneurs and Leaders S5E13

    The world just witnessed weeks of some of the best athletes sharing their gifts and talents. In today's episode, I am sharing five lessons we can take away from watching these elite competitors. Becoming a world-class athlete takes a lot of dedication, practicing fundamentals, and working with coaches. We can apply these exact principles to finding your calling and building a meaningful career. In This Episode, you'll learn:  5 lessons from Olympic athletes you can apply to your career and life: Know your strengths and build from themSuccess is easier when you actually enjoy what you doWhy support, coaching, and community matterThe mindset work required for meaningful changeHustling harder doesn’t guarantee success — positioning does 🎙 Mentioned in This Episode Learn more about working with Sheri:  https://www.sherimiterco.com/services Interested in the upcoming community for mid-career women? Send Sheri a message with the word COMMUNITY to be first to know when doors open. Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast. 👥 Join the NEW Calling & Clarity Collective A community for strengths, leadership, and sustainable success. Connect with like-minded women and continue the conversation inside the group. 👉 Join the Facebook Community: Calling & Clarity Collective - Strengths, Leadership & Sustainable Success ✨ Not sure what’s next in your work or life? Take Sheri’s free Clarity Quiz to discover the season you're in and the smartest next step forward. 👉 Take the Quiz:   www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz 🔗 Connect with Sheri Website: www.sherimiterco.com Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter Additional Resources: 📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast. Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

    19 min
  5. FEB 16

    Feeling Stuck in Your Career? The Reason May Not be What You Think S5E12

    In this episode, you will find out that the real tension making you feel stuck is not just about overwhelm at home or being in the wrong career. It could be that you are staying in a career you already know isn't leading toward the life you actually want. If you have been feeling restless, frustrated with yourself, or irritated with everyone around you, this episode is for you. We explore the "secret tension" that no one is talking about: the conflict between your current role and your future vision. In this episode, we cover: The 3 Reasons You Feel Frustrated: Why feeling stuck usually comes down to undefined career seasons, overloaded life capacity, or a misaligned direction.The 4 Career Seasons: How to identify if you are in the "Stay and Strengthen," "Adjust and Realign," "Explore What's Possible," or "Ready to Take a Strategic Leap" phase.Capacity Reality Check: How to ask yourself if you are truly maxed out or if you are actually hiding behind your busyness.The Vision Question: The one critical question to ask yourself: "If I keep giving maximum effort to this current life for the next 3-5 years, will it move me toward the life I want or further from it?". When your career season aligns with the life you are building toward, even a full season feels manageable and meaningful. Mentioned in this episode: Take the Career Change Quiz:  https://sherimiterco.com/careerquiz Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast. 👥 Join the NEW Calling & Clarity Collective A community for strengths, leadership, and sustainable success. Connect with like-minded women and continue the conversation inside the group. 👉 Join the Facebook Community: Calling & Clarity Collective - Strengths, Leadership & Sustainable Success ✨ Not sure what’s next in your work or life? Take Sheri’s free Clarity Quiz to discover the season you're in and the smartest next step forward. 👉 Take the Quiz:   www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz 🔗 Connect with Sheri Website: www.sherimiterco.com Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter Additional Resources: 📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast. Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

    19 min
  6. FEB 9

    Building a Magnetic Marriage While Growing a Business with Angela & James Mitchell S5E11

    Have you ever felt like your relationship is competing with your business ambition? Or the other way around?   In this episode, I sit down with Angela and James Mitchell, the founders of Love Intentionally. As a couple, they blend Angela’s background in counseling with James’ experience in entrepreneurship and coaching, bringing both heart and strategy to building marriages that thrive. "Without me, his dreams may never come to reality. And without him, I feel like I could stay small." — Angela Mitchell  Key Takeaways The "Anchorpreneur" Dynamic: Learn what an  "Anchorpreneur" is—and how it takes the risk pressure off of the entrepreneurial spouse. Navigating Personality Differences: We look at their CliftonStrengths results. Angela (Woo, Communication, Achiever) and James (Strategic, Ideation, Woo) share how they navigate the friction between the "Visionary" and the "Realist" without driving each other crazy.The Weekly Marriage Meeting: James breaks down their Sunday ritual to handle logistics, finances, meal planning, and intimacy for more peace. The 6-Year Gap: Angela shares this startling statistic from the Gottman Institute.  Learn why early intervention is key to avoiding deep ruts in your relationship.Resources & Links Community & Free Resources: skool.com/loveintentionally (Includes the Weekly Marriage Meeting Template) Book: Married and Magnetic by Angela & James Mitchell Podcast: The Married and Magnetic Podcast Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message ✨ Not sure what’s next in your career or life? Take Sheri’s free Career Clarity Quiz to discover your current season and the smartest next step for you. 👉 www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast. 👥 Join the NEW Calling & Clarity Collective A community for strengths, leadership, and sustainable success. Connect with like-minded women and continue the conversation inside the group. 👉 Join the Facebook Community: Calling & Clarity Collective - Strengths, Leadership & Sustainable Success ✨ Not sure what’s next in your work or life? Take Sheri’s free Clarity Quiz to discover the season you're in and the smartest next step forward. 👉 Take the Quiz:   www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz 🔗 Connect with Sheri Website: www.sherimiterco.com Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter Additional Resources: 📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast. Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

    49 min
  7. FEB 2

    Fearless Career Change: How Faith, Courage, and Clarity Lead to Your Next Step S5E10

    If you feel God nudging you toward a new path but fear is louder than your faith, or if you are waiting for a guarantee before you take the first step, this episode is for you. Today, I am sharing a special message from my recent visioneering workshop for the Discovering Your Calling alumni. We explore three specific Bible stories that reveal a hard truth: often, the miracle only happens after you take the risky step. I discuss why we often hesitate to act because we do not want to look foolish or fail. We look at the stories of Joshua and the widow to see why obedience often defies logic, and why your "jar of oil" is already enough to start. You’ll learn: ✓ The "Flood Stage" Faith: Why you must step into the water before the river stops flowing (Joshua 3).  ✓ The "Jericho Strategy": How to move forward even when the plan seems illogical or embarrassing to others.  ✓ The "Empty Jar" Lesson: Why you need to ask for help and use the resources you already have right now.  ✓ The Art of "Shutting the Door": How to block out distractions to focus entirely on your assignment.  ✓ Reframing Success: Why God meets obedient action rather than waiting for perfect faith. Mentioned in this episode: 2026 Career Change Quiz Feeling successful but quietly restless? Take this short quiz (carefully curated by a career coach) to evaluate what kind of career change (if any) actually makes sense for you right now. TAKE THE QUIZ Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast. 👥 Join the NEW Calling & Clarity Collective A community for strengths, leadership, and sustainable success. Connect with like-minded women and continue the conversation inside the group. 👉 Join the Facebook Community: Calling & Clarity Collective - Strengths, Leadership & Sustainable Success ✨ Not sure what’s next in your work or life? Take Sheri’s free Clarity Quiz to discover the season you're in and the smartest next step forward. 👉 Take the Quiz:   www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz 🔗 Connect with Sheri Website: www.sherimiterco.com Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter Additional Resources: 📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast. Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

    16 min
  8. JAN 19

    Unlock Your Potential: How Vision Boards Transform Work & Life Goals S5E9

    Have you ever wondered if vision boards are just a fun craft project, or if they actually help you achieve your dreams? In this episode, we move beyond the "woo-woo" and get into the practical reasons why a vision board is one of the most powerful tools for your career and life. If you have ever bought a specific car and suddenly started seeing it everywhere on the road, you already know how this works. It is about training your brain to notice the opportunities that matter. I break down the critical difference between a "Goal Poster" (your checklist) and a "Vision Board" (your emotional anchor) and walk you through the exact steps to create one that pulls you toward your future. In this episode, you will learn: The Science of Focus: How the Reticular Activating System works (and the "Red Mustang" example) to filter reality in your favor.Vision Board vs. Goal Poster: Why you need both in your office but why they serve two very different purposes.The 5 Essentials: The specific items to include on your board, from emotional images to symbols and affirmations.The Guardrails: 5 rules to follow to ensure your board is for you, not for Instagram.The Vision Statement: How to write a present-tense story for your life that helps you internalize your success before it happens.Mentioned in this episode: Discovering Your Calling (Book)The concept of "Fearful Fred" vs. "Ready to Go Ruth"Action Step: Once you listen, gather your supplies (magazines, stickers, photos) and block out time this week to build your board. If you feel brave, snap a photo and DM it to me. I would love to cheer you on as you set the direction for 2026. Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message ✨ Not sure what’s next in your career or life? Take Sheri’s free Career Clarity Quiz to discover your current season and the smartest next step for you. 👉 www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast. 👥 Join the NEW Calling & Clarity Collective A community for strengths, leadership, and sustainable success. Connect with like-minded women and continue the conversation inside the group. 👉 Join the Facebook Community: Calling & Clarity Collective - Strengths, Leadership & Sustainable Success ✨ Not sure what’s next in your work or life? Take Sheri’s free Clarity Quiz to discover the season you're in and the smartest next step forward. 👉 Take the Quiz:   www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz 🔗 Connect with Sheri Website: www.sherimiterco.com Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiter Additional Resources: 📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling Book Searching for Mary Kay products? Shop Here Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast. Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

    29 min
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Discovering Your Calling is for purpose-driven women who look successful on paper—but feel unfulfilled in their careers and know they were made for more. In each episode, you’ll learn how to identify your natural strengths, gain clarity on your next career move, and build a life aligned with your values—without burning out or starting over blindly. Because when you keep ignoring the nudge for more, you stay stuck in cycles of overthinking, job hopping, and settling. This podcast helps you break that cycle—starting now. If you are: Tired of feeling unfulfilled in your careerTorn between making an impact and having a balanced lifeLying awake at night wondering whether to pursue another degree, switch jobs again, or finally start your own businessExcited by the challenge of something new—but concerned about the risksYou are in the right place. This podcast is designed to help you tap into your natural talents using CliftonStrengths® (StrengthsFinder) so you can feel confident and energized about your career today—and excited about the possibilities ahead. Imagine a future filled with purpose and joy—not just in your work, but in your relationships, well-being, and hobbies. This is a journey of self-discovery and intentional growth, and I’m honored to take it with you. I’m your host, Sheri—former top network marketing leader turned Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. After 25 years in what I believed was my “dream career,” I found myself successful on the outside but deeply unfulfilled on the inside. I knew I was underutilizing my God-given talents—and that something had to change.   I spent three long years navigating uncertainty, following the wrong “experts,” and investing in programs that didn’t align with my values. Eventually, I realized that true fulfillment and sustainable success only come from aligning your natural strengths with your vision and mission for life. Now, I’m here to share everything I’ve learned with you. If you’re ready to navigate your strengths, embrace a career pivot, and discover your true calling, this podcast is for you. This isn’t just another self-help show—it’s a guide, a companion, and a source of clarity and encouragement on your journey to purposeful work. So lace up your shoes, pop in your earbuds, and let’s get going. Join me on Discovering Your Calling, and let’s create a life of fulfillment, freedom, flexibility, and impact—together.

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