Love Your Work Life with Elissa Shuck

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Love Your Work Life with Elissa Shuck

Whether you’re going for that next promotion, looking for a job or making a pivot, Elissa teaches you how to navigate the ups and downs so you can have the career you want.

  1. FEB 5

    The Interview Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

    Are job interviews causing you stress? In this game-changing episode, career coach Elissa Shuck reveals how one simple mindset shift can transform your entire interview experience. "I guarantee you, if you change your mind about interviews and you think of them like this, like this opportunity to be seen because someone else already sees you, you'll never approach an interview the same way again." - Elissa ShuckDiscover why being invited to an interview is like being asked to join an impromptu meeting at work - and why this parallel can help you approach interviews with confidence and ease. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Setting the Stage for Career Growth in 2025 03:13 - The Meeting Room Analogy 05:31 - Reframing Interview Invitations 07:58 - Common Interview Mistakes 10:24 - Signs Your Interview is Going Sideways 15:11 - How to Talk About Your Strengths 17:33 - Connecting with Interviewers 20:01 - The Consultant Mindset 24:50 - Mastering Your State Before Interviews 27:15 - Closing Thoughts Key Discussion Points: • Why most candidates misunderstand what an interview really is • How to stop trying to "prove yourself" and instead showcase your natural abilities • The powerful consultant mindset that can make interviews feel effortless • Common mistakes that make you appear over- or under-qualified • A pre-interview technique to boost your critical thinking and authenticity Whether you're actively job hunting or want to be prepared for future opportunities, this episode provides actionable strategies to help you show up as your best self in interviews. Learn how to guide the narrative while staying genuine, and discover why the fact that you were invited means more than you might think. 🎯 Key Takeaway: When someone invites you to interview, they already see potential in you. Your job isn't to prove yourself - it's to confirm their positive instincts about you. Connect with Elissa: • Follow her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissashuck/ • Subscribe to Love Your Work Life podcast [Episode 175 of Love Your Work Life] #CareerAdvice #JobInterviews #CareerCoaching #JobSearch #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerDevelopment #JobSeeker #InterviewTips

    28 min

  2. JAN 23

    Build Clarity and Confidence for What’s Next in Your Career

    In this empowering episode of Love Your Work Life, host Elissa Shuck guides you through practical steps to gain clarity and confidence about your next career move. Whether you're navigating a toxic workplace, planning a career pivot, or dreaming of your ideal job, this episode equips you with actionable exercises to reflect on your career story, uncover its value, and create a roadmap for what’s next. It's time to take control, clarify your path, and start building the future you deserve. "Your career story is powerful—own it, celebrate it, and let it guide you to your next big move." -- Elissa ShuckChapters: Introduction (00:00) Transformational coaching to love your work life. Your Career Story - The Key to Clarity (02:30) Reflecting on your career history to uncover value. Practical Exercise - Mapping Your Career (05:15) Step-by-step guide to capturing your career journey. Processing Your Feelings About Your Career (07:40) Shifting from resistance to intentional thinking. Building Your Personal Job Description (10:00) Dreaming big to create a vision for your ideal role. Connecting the Dots for Confidence (12:25) How clarity fuels your job search success. Making a Decision and Taking Action (14:50) The power of commitment to create momentum. Conclusion and Resources (16:30) Encouragement to move forward and free resources for career growth. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Love Your Work Life podcast! Share it with someone who could use clarity and confidence in their career journey. For free resources and coaching programs, visit elissashuck-careercoach.com and connect with Elisa on LinkedIn. Additional Resources: Free Career Reflection GuideCoaching Programs for Career AdvancementFollow Elissa on LinkedIn #CareerClarity, #ConfidenceInCareer, #CareerPivot, #CareerGrowth, #CareerPlanning, #JobSearchTips, #ProfessionalDevelopment, #WorkLifeBalance, #CareerCoaching

    16 min

  3. 12/04/2024

    Discovering Your Strengths to Land the Perfect Job

    Are you ready to transform your job search? In this episode, I'm sharing the Day 1 replay of my recent Job Search Challenge with a powerful foundation: identifying your essential skills. Join me as I walk you through a proven strategy to uncover the natural, behavioral strengths that underpin your success and confidence. You'll learn: The difference between essential and transferable skills. How to connect with your innate strengths to build confidence and clarity. Why understanding your behaviors leads to better job fit and career satisfaction. How focusing on strengths (instead of weaknesses) accelerates your career growth. "When you focus on your strengths, you make your weaknesses obsolete."This session is packed with insights and actionable takeaways, including a free resource to help you discover your essential skills. It’s time to ditch the doubt and step into the job search with clarity, confidence, and grounded energy. Thanks for listening! Elissa Don’t forget to subscribe to the Love Your Work Life podcast to get the encouragement, motivation and strategies you need for a rewarding career. Your dream job awaits! Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move. When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 Coaching Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace Schedule Your Possibility Session™ https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck Get free resources on my YouTube Channel Get access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

    50 min

  4. 11/21/2024

    Finding Work That Fits: Strategies to Discover Your Career Sweet Spot

    In this episode of Love Your Work Life, Elissa Shuck unpacks the secret to finding career opportunities that truly align with who you are. It starts with understanding your strengths and leveraging them to connect with roles that bring out your best. Discover how the brain's reticular activating system can supercharge your job search, and learn actionable strategies to build clarity and confidence. From personal insights to practical exercises like "fractal thinking" and identifying accomplishments, Elissa offers tools to help you navigate the path to a fulfilling career. Whether you're feeling stuck in a job that doesn't fit or seeking to elevate your career trajectory, this episode will inspire and guide you. "Your strengths aren't limiting—they're a lighthouse guiding you to the opportunities that truly fit." - Elissa ShuckKey Topics: The importance of self-awareness in career alignmentHow to use the reticular activating system to focus on the right opportunitiesPractical exercises for identifying strengths and aligning with your dream jobHacks to overcome mental blocks in your job search Resources and Links: Visit elissashuck-careercoach.com for free resources and coaching programsFollow Elissa on LinkedIn for more inspiration Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move. When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 Coaching Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace Schedule Your Possibility Session™ https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck Get free resources on my YouTube Channel Get access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

    27 min

  5. 11/14/2024

    From Ill-Fitting Job to Perfect Fit: Transforming Your Career Path

    Are you stuck in a job that no longer fits? In this episode, host Elissa Shuck dives into the signs of an "ill-fitting" job and shares a four-step process to help you move toward a career that feels authentic, fulfilling, and purpose-driven. Drawing from her experience coaching clients through career transitions, Elissa encourages listeners to take a “philosophy check-in,” develop true self-awareness, and visualize their next move before taking action. "When you decide that your work matters, no matter what your work is, you'll start to find a sense of purpose. Your value add is needed in a way that only you can offer." - Elissa ShuckKey takeaways: Recognize the difference between a role that’s merely uncomfortable and one that’s truly "ill-fitting."Engage in a "philosophy check-in" to examine your thoughts about yourself and your career.Discover how aligning your unique skills and talents can lead to fulfilling job opportunities.Take practical action with a clear vision of the career you want to create. Don’t miss Elissa’s advice on harnessing self-motivation, feeling your way into the role you want, and connecting your strengths with a purposeful career. Tune in and start the journey from an ill-fitting job to one that aligns perfectly with who you are. Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move. When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 Coaching Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace Schedule Your Possibility Session™ https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck Get free resources on my YouTube Channel Get access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

    22 min

  6. 11/05/2024

    Transform Your Job Search: Think Like a Marketer

    In this episode, career coach and former corporate leader Elissa Shuck dives into why job seekers need to think of their job search as a strategic marketing campaign. Elissa shares her unique approach that reframes the often daunting task of self-promotion by emphasizing storytelling, understanding hiring managers' needs, and viewing oneself as the solution to the company's problems. Whether you're pivoting to a new career, shifting industries, or simply aiming for your next role, Elissa's guidance helps you harness your unique strengths, connect your experience to job requirements, and approach interviews with a winning mindset. Key Takeaways: Job Searching as Marketing: Position yourself as a solution, aligning your story with the employer's needs.Three Levels of Problem Solving: Address the physical, emotional, and philosophical pain points of the employer through your experiences.Visualizing Success: Adopt the mindset of already having the job to boost confidence and ease during interviews.Showcasing Value: Combine your core competencies, behavioral strengths, and past accomplishments to create compelling narratives that resonate.The Power of Belief: Cultivate belief in yourself, your unique value, and the potential employer to foster the right energy and confidence. "I truly believe that the reason people get hired is the same reason we buy things. Because somewhere along the line, you told your story in a clear enough way that they're getting the aha moment of, 'my gosh, they're the one." - Elissa ShuckEpisode Chapters: [00:00] Introduction and Personal Story – Elissa shares her career background and the purpose behind her podcast.[01:42] The Challenge of Self-Marketing – Why telling your story is harder than promoting a company or product.[04:10] Job Search as a Product Campaign – Framing yourself as a product and the importance of problem-solving.[06:34] The Emotional and Philosophical Levels – Understanding deeper needs that you fulfill for employers.[08:59] Job Descriptions and Pain Points – How to read between the lines of job descriptions for strategic insight.[11:21] Highlighting Skills and Behaviors – Techniques for showcasing results and behavioral strengths.[16:10] The Belief Triad – Building belief in yourself, your value, and your future employer.[20:00] Transfer of Enthusiasm – How belief and energy can influence the hiring decision.[23:27] Final Thoughts and Opportunities – Information on Elissa’s 90-Day+ Career Coaching program and how to connect with her. Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move. When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 Coaching Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace Schedule Your Possibility Session™ https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck Get free resources on my YouTube Channel Get access to courses and download career helps on a...

    24 min

  7. 10/29/2024

    From Burnout to Breakthrough: 5 Steps to Your Next Great Job

    In this episode, Elissa dives into five essential keys for navigating a successful job change. With her background as a corporate hiring manager and career coach, she shares practical insights to help you approach your job search with clarity, resilience, and a winning mindset. Whether you're leaving a toxic workplace, looking for growth, or pivoting industries, these steps will empower you to land your next role faster and with greater confidence. Discover how to take control of your career and make your next move your best move. Key Takeaways: Clarity - Define what you truly want in your next role to avoid wasting energy in the wrong directions.Inclusion - Approach job descriptions with an inclusive mindset; focus on your fit rather than on self-elimination.Detachment - Let go of attachment to individual outcomes; trust that the process will lead to the right opportunity.Commitment - Commit to a strategy that resonates with you, and believe that it will work.Ownership - Embrace your worth and value; lean into your strengths and experience with confidence. “You’ve got this, and remember—the other side of every conversation is a job offer. You’re participating in a process that ends in a job offer.” – Elissa ShuckEpisode Chapters: [00:00] – Introduction and Purpose: Why Changing Jobs Can Be Your Game-Changer[02:00] – Clarity: Why Knowing Your Direction Accelerates the Process[04:00] – Inclusion: Focusing on Fit Rather Than Flaws in Job Descriptions[07:00] – Detachment: How to Stay Unattached from Outcomes[10:00] – Commitment: Selecting and Believing in Your Strategy[13:00] – Ownership: Knowing Your Worth and Value in the Job Search[15:00] – Closing Thoughts: How the 90-Day Plus Program Can Help You Achieve Your 2025 Career Goals Connect with Elissa: Explore more resources and coaching options at elisashuck-careercoach.com and follow Elissa on LinkedIn for ongoing career insights and inspiration. Schedule your free Possibility Session™ here. Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move. When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 Coaching Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace Schedule Your Possibility Session™ https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck Get free resources on my YouTube Channel Get access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

    26 min

  8. 10/24/2024

    Land Your Healthy Workplace Job in 2025

    In this episode, Elissa shares powerful insights on how to land a healthy, fulfilling job in 2025. Whether you're aiming for a new role or breaking free from a toxic work environment, Elissa outlines three must-haves: mindset, value, and strategy. Get ready to reclaim control over your career and discover a work life that energizes you. Key Takeaways: Unstoppable Mindset: How a growth mindset turns obstacles into opportunities.Magnify Your Value: Ways to showcase your unique strengths.Practical Strategies: Effective job search tactics for 2025. "Leveraging your value combined with a clear picture of what you want inspires action that gives you ultimate control over your career." — Elissa ShuckChapters: (00:00) Why now is the time to start your job search(04:12) Defining a Healthy Workplace: Transparency, community, and balance(06:30) From Toxic to Thriving: Personal stories of escaping toxic work environments.(11:19) Unstoppable Mindset: How mindset influences career success.(16:10) Magnifying Your Value: Showcasing your skills and contributions.(20:57) Practical Job Search Tips: The Job Search Success Framework.(25:51) Closing: How to take control of your career now. Resources: Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move. When you're ready, I can help you :: Personalized 1:1 Coaching Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplace Schedule Your Possibility Session™ https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck Get free resources on my YouTube Channel Get access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

    28 min
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