Love Your Work Life with Elissa Shuck

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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 and love your work life.

  1. 12/09/2025

    The Invisible Patterns of Leadership

    In this conversation, Elissa discusses the critical role of energy, stress, and presence in effective leadership. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and interrupting negative leadership patterns to create a positive impact on teams. By cultivating self-awareness and intentionality, leaders can foster a supportive environment that enhances team performance and engagement. Elissa provides practical strategies for leaders to enhance their presence and energy, ultimately leading to a more joyful and effective leadership experience. Takeaways Energy, stress, and presence are crucial in leadership.Leaders can change their energy to influence their teams.Understanding leadership patterns helps in personal and team growth.Stress can manifest in hidden ways that affect leadership.Presence is a skill that can be developed and improved.Pattern interrupts can help leaders change negative behaviors.Creating psychological safety is essential for team engagement.Joy and fun should be integral to leadership.Small, consistent changes lead to significant improvements.Self-awareness is the first step towards effective leadership. "Calm leaders create calm teams." - Elissa ShuckChapters 00:00-The Power of Energy in Leadership 02:37 - Understanding Leadership Patterns 05:19 - The Impact of Stress on Leadership 08:12 - The Importance of Presence 11:13 - Interrupting Negative Patterns 13:47 - Creating New Leadership Patterns 17:06 - The Ripple Effect of Leadership Energy 19:36 - Practical Steps for Effective Leadership 22:17 - The Role of Psychological Safety 25:09 - Embracing Joy in Leadership 28:05 - The Journey of Intentional Leadership Keywords leadership, energy, presence, stress, patterns, influence, impact, joy, psychological safety, self-awareness 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!

    30 min

  2. 12/02/2025

    Shift Your Identity, Change Your Life

    Episode Summary: In this Giving Tuesday special, Elissa invites you to pause and reflect—not on how far you have to go, but on how far you’ve already come. This episode is your invitation to reclaim your power by shifting your identity from the inside out. You’ll learn how to break thought patterns, trust your intuition, regulate your nervous system, and use your imagination to create the life and career you truly want. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to interrupt negative thought patterns before they spiralThe power of your intuition—and how to tell if it’s fear or truthWhy nervous system regulation is your career superpowerHow to shift from worst-case imagination to best-case creation Key Topics Covered: Understanding Your “Being”Your being is the sum of your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions—and it’s changeable. Four Strategies to Shift Your Identity: Interrupt Thought Loops (inspired by Viktor Frankl’s “space between stimulus and response”)Develop Your Intuition (your body registers truth before your mind does)Act from Alignment (not stress, not hustle—alignment)Leverage Your Imagination (stop forecasting doom—create your future instead) Power Quotes: “Beliefs are just thoughts that you keep on thinking.” “You’re going to become another person on the other side of that.” “All change happens from the inside out.” “Good feeling emotions create inspired action—not grit, not grind.” Takeaways: Celebrate how far you’ve comeRegulate before you actChange starts withinCreate from inspired energy—not survival mode Resources Mentioned: Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work on belief and becomingViktor Frankl’s “space between stimulus and response” concept 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!

    17 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    The Job Search Paradigm Shift - From Fight, Flight, or Freeze to Ease and Flow

    Are you stuck in a job search that feels like an exhausting battle? In this transformative episode, Elissa reveals why your job search might be failing—and it's not about your resume or the market. Discover the three toxic job search modes (fight, flight, and freeze) that are sabotaging your success and learn the powerful paradigm shift that will help you land your ideal role with ease, confidence, and clarity. Whether you're job searching by choice or navigating an unexpected layoff, this episode will revolutionize how you approach your career transition. What You'll Learn: The 3 Toxic Job Search Modes that drain your energy and repel opportunities Fight Mode: How battling the system creates negative "push away" energyFlight Mode: Why spray-and-pray applications and avoidance keep you stuckFreeze Mode: How analysis paralysis disguises itself as preparation The Paradigm Shift that changes everything: Living in the emotional world of someone who already has the job Practical Strategies to transform your job search:How to know if your resume is actually working (hint: are you getting interviews?)The most powerful amplification strategy beyond online applicationsWhy curiosity is the #1 energy to bring to every interviewThe "Doubt Download" exercise to clear mental blocks and reduce stress Mindset Mastery for job seekers: How to maintain calm, grounded energy even after a layoffWhy controlling your thoughts and feelings is your greatest powerThe connection between better thoughts, better feelings, and inspired action Key Takeaways: Your job search energy matters more than you think—fight, flight, and freeze modes actively repel opportunities Living in the emotional world of someone who already has the job creates ease, flow, and faster results If you're not getting interviews, your resume isn't working. If you're getting interviews but not offers, something's off in your interview energy Don't over-rely on online applications—reach out to recruiters and potential colleagues to amplify your visibility Curiosity is the most powerful energy to bring into any interview situation Bridge roles are okay when you need cash flow, but don't let them become avoidance Episode Highlights: [00:00] Introduction: Why job searching feels harder when it's forced upon you [04:08] The three toxic job search modes explained: Fight, Flight, and Freeze [11:23] The paradigm shift: Living in the emotional world of the person who has the job [13:47] How to know if your resume is working and what to do if it's not [16:11] The power of outreach: Finding and connecting with recruiters and hiring managers [18:34] Why curiosity is your secret weapon in interviews [20:16] The Doubt Download exercise: Your action step to shift your mindset "Change your thoughts and you change your life. Because it's that emotional world that lives between a thought and an action that's the trigger for something better for you." Action Steps Identify Your Mode: Reflect on whether you're operating in fight, flight, or freeze mode in your current job searchDo a Doubt Download: Write down all your negative thoughts about your job search—without judgment—to clear mental clutterCreate New Thoughts: For each doubt, write an opposite or better-feeling thought that inspires actionAmplify Your Applications: When you apply online, find a recruiter or team member at the company and reach out with a connection requestShift Your Energy: Before every job search activity, ask yourself: "How would I be feeling if I already had this job?" Resources Mentioned Previous episode on running towards...

    24 min

  4. 11/11/2025

    Your Job Isn’t Your Identity—Here’s What Is

    In this powerful episode, Elissa is sharing a recording of a live Insider Session, where she talked about the raw truth of being put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)—and how it nearly broke her. If you've ever wrapped your identity around your work only to have it shaken by layoffs, toxic leadership, or impossible expectations, this episode will help you come back stronger. You'll discover: Why tying your worth to job performance is a trapThe emotional impact of career disruption—and how to recoverHow to spot the early signs of burnout and get help soonerA tool to reconnect with your strengths and rewrite your work story If you're navigating career uncertainty, this episode is your permission to reclaim who you are—beyond the job title. Chapters: Intro & Setting the Stage – 00:00 When I Was Put on a PIP – 01:30 The Breaking Point – 03:50 The Identity Crisis at Work – 07:15 Getting Support That Actually Helps – 08:45 Reclaiming Power and Making Bold Moves – 14:40 Why Knowing Yourself Is Non-Negotiable – 18:45 Navigating Future Disruptions with Clarity – 21:55 Your Worth Is Not Up for Debate – 24:20 Next Steps & How to Work With Elissa – 26:45 Keywords: career disruption, performance improvement plan, self-identity, coaching, mental health, workplace culture, personal dynamics report, self-awareness, job search, professional growth 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!

    34 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    Reset After Job Loss: 4 Powerful Steps to Regain Confidence and Direction

    In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Elissa addresses the emotional impact of job loss and outlines four intentional, actionable strategies to help you reset and rebuild. Whether you’ve recently been laid off, know someone who has, or simply want to strengthen your career mindset, these tools will help you take back control and move forward with clarity and confidence. Key Takeaways: Why job loss triggers emotional and nervous system responses—and what to do about it. Four-step reset process: Write down your accomplishments to rebuild self-belief.Reflect on what you liked and didn’t in your last role to gain clarity.Reevaluate your destination and give yourself permission to dream bigger.Give space to your loss, observe your emotions, and reset with intention. How this process is helpful not just after layoffs, but for any career disruption. Quote to Remember: "You don’t have to let the loss of your job ride roughshod over you. Feel your feelings—but don’t let them take the wheel." ~ Elissa Shuck Want support? Reach out for a virtual coffee chat or DM Elissa on LinkedIn. She’s here to help you move forward with purpose. 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!

    24 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    Stop Forcing. Start Achieving.

    Summary In this episode, Elissa Shuck discusses the importance of overcoming resistance in achieving goals, emphasizing the role of neuroscience and mindset in the process. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on how to align one's heart and mind to create a flow state that facilitates success. The conversation covers the significance of neuroplasticity, the power of celebrating small wins, and the necessity of having a clear intention to achieve desired outcomes. Takeaways There's always going to be resistance when setting goals.Achieving goals happens from the inside out, not just through systems.Our brains are naturally wired to achieve goals if aligned properly.The reticular activating system filters what we notice based on our beliefs.Neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our thoughts and behaviors.Celebrating small wins boosts motivation and reinforces positive habits.Calm focus is essential for rational decision-making and progress.Heart-brain coherence enhances creativity and intuition.Visualizing success can activate the same neural pathways as real experiences.Flowing with life's current is more effective than forcing outcomes. Sound Bites "We get blocked with a lot of stuff.""Celebrate these small wins.""Goal achievement isn't about grit." Chapters 00:00 Overcoming Resistance in Goal Achievement 05:59 The Neuroscience of Goal Setting 11:47 Harnessing the Power of Neuroplasticity 18:03 Aligning Heart and Mind for Success 23:52 Flowing Towards Your Goals Topics covered: goal achievement, neuroscience, neuroplasticity, heart-brain coherence, motivation, resistance, personal development, coaching, success strategies, emotional intelligence 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

  7. 10/14/2025

    Navigating Career Transitions: Insights and Strategies

    Summary In this episode of the Love Your Work Life podcast, Elissa Shuck discusses the various aspects of career transitions, including understanding boredom in jobs, finding clarity in career choices, overcoming self-doubt, and staying motivated during the job search process. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when it's time to make a change and provides practical strategies for listeners to navigate their career paths effectively. Takeaways Not everything is about being stressed out and burned out.Sometimes you've just outgrown your job.Clients often come to me bored with their work.It's important to figure out what you really want to do next.Running from something does not work; you need a destination.Writing down your accomplishments can help rebuild confidence.If you're thinking about making a change, it's time to start exploring.You can leverage LinkedIn for job searches and career changes.Practice your 'tell me about yourself' response for interviews.Every investment you make in yourself is always worth it. Sound Bites "Sometimes you've just outgrown your job." "Not everything is about being stressed out." "Running from does not work." Chapters 00:00 Understanding Career Boredom and Transitions 04:06 Finding Clarity in Career Choices 11:46 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Confidence 17:38 Making the Leap: Starting Your Career Change 23:56 Staying Motivated During the Job Search Keywords career change, self-doubt, motivation, job search, clarity, coaching, confidence, work-life balance, personal growth, leadership 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!

    31 min

  8. 10/07/2025

    Breaking Through Career Resistance

    Keywords career coaching, resistance, self-doubt, clarity, career change, personal growth, inspired action, overthinking, belief, visualization Summary In this episode of the Love Your Work Life podcast, Elissa discusses the importance of understanding resistance in career choices and how it manifests as confusion, self-doubt, and overthinking. She emphasizes the need for clarity on personal strengths and behaviors to overcome these barriers. Elissa shares actionable strategies for believing in oneself, taking inspired action, and visualizing a fulfilling career. The episode concludes with a call to reflect on what a desired future career feels like, encouraging listeners to take steps towards their goals. Takeaways Understanding resistance is crucial for career satisfaction.Clarity on personal strengths leads to better job alignment.Self-doubt can be a significant barrier to career change.Overthinking often prevents decisive action in career paths.Belief in oneself is foundational for making career changes.Inspired action is more effective than willpower alone.Visualizing a desired future can help overcome resistance.Taking small steps can lead to significant career transformations.It's important to recognize and challenge negative self-talk.Creating a supportive environment is key to career growth. Sound bites "Self-doubt is such a lie." "Believe what you want is possible." "What does my future feel like?" Chapters 00:00 Understanding Resistance in Career Choices 02:49 The Role of Clarity and Self-Discovery 05:59 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Confusion 08:52 The Impact of Overthinking on Career Decisions 11:35 Belief and Behavior: Keys to Career Change 14:54 Inspired Action vs. Willpower 17:28 Visualizing Your Future Career 20:45 Final Thoughts and Resources

    30 min
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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 and love your work life.

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