Your Next Success

Caroline Sangal, PhD, SHRM-CP
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Have you ever looked at your life or career and quietly wondered, “Is this it?” That question isn’t a crisis — it’s a signal. An invitation. A beginning. Your Next Success Podcast with Dr. Caroline Sangal is for students, job seekers, and professionals navigating career transitions, unexpected detours, and the search for authentic success. Here, we normalize questioning your path — because discovering what you truly want begins with letting go of who you thought you had to be. You’ll hear: Honest conversations about layoffs, pivots, burnout, and reinventionGuest interviews with real people navigating career and life turning pointsInsights and frameworks to help you align your work with your purposeWhether you’re just starting out, reimagining what’s next, or simply asking deeper questions — this is your space to pause, reflect, and rebuild from a place of clarity. Stop chasing someone else’s version of success.Start building the career — and life — you were made for. Tune in and begin Your Next Success.

  1. 6h ago

    Madelaine Weiss: Mastering Your Mind, Changing Your Life

    Send us Fan Mail Mastering Your Mind With Madelaine Weiss: Career Pivots, Life Transitions, and Getting to GREAT Mindset mastery is the through-line of Madelaine Weiss's entire life, from grieving teenager to Harvard-trained psychotherapist, from lab technician to executive coach, from student who nobody believed in to author helping others believe in themselves. In this conversation, Madelaine shares what she has learned across decades of reinvention: that the inner compass exists even when we cannot hear it, that transitions are not detours but invitations, and that a great life begins with a great fit between who you truly are and the world you inhabit. Her 5-step G.R.E.A.T. framework gives that idea a path. In this episode, you will hear: How losing her father at 15 set Madelaine on a path she could only understand in hindsightWhy she walked away from lab work to pursue people, and what that pivot taught her about listening to inner signalsThe G.R.E.A.T. framework: Grounding, Recognizing, Exploring, Action, and Tolerating resistance to changeThe marble and the groove: a powerful mental image for understanding how habits form and how to change themWhy overthinking is a brain drain, and what to do insteadHow presence and small acts of human connection can redirect the course of a lifeConnect with Madelaine: Visit madelaineweiss.com to explore her blog, access the free power breathing exercise, and book a complimentary strategy session. Connect with Caroline: nextsuccesscareers.com | @nextsuccessmethod on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    53 min

  2. Jun 9

    Tabatha Jones: Building Your Corporate Escape Plan

    Send us Fan Mail How to Leave Corporate and Build a Business Before You Quit | Tabatha Jones Tabatha Jones — Executive Director turned Corporate Escape Sherpa — built her coaching business one hour a day while still inside corporate, and left with a plan already in motion. In this episode, she shares how she navigated four mergers, learned to negotiate after a decade of waiting to be recognized, and finally walked away from a Fortune 50 career when her body made the cost undeniable. If you're a midlife woman wondering how to leave corporate without financial free-fall, this conversation is for you. You'll hear: Why the myth of meritocracy kept her in the same role for 10 years — and what changed when she finally askedWhat Epstein-Barr and Lyme disease taught her about chronic workplace stressThe one-hour-a-day method she used to build a real business before giving noticeHow she used self-advocacy to get a 19% raise and bring other women along with herWhat her first Monday out of corporate looked like — and how long the rewiring really takesConnect with Tabatha: Freedom Builder System — build your corporate escape plan: https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system Connect with Caroline: nextsuccesscareers.com | @nextsuccessmethod on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    54 min

  3. Jun 2

    Marcy Axelrod: A Life of Showing Up

    Send us Fan Mail When you reflect on your life, can you recognize the moments that shaped who you’ve become? In this episode, I talk with Marcy Axelrod about her life and career journey, starting with an early experience that changed how she saw herself and the world around her. We walk through her path from childhood, to Cornell, to Wall Street and global consulting, and into the work she does today. What stood out most is how closely her work is connected to her life. This is a conversation about what she experienced, what she noticed, and how the questions that stayed with her over time became the foundation of everything she now shares through writing, speaking, research, and art. In this episode, we discuss: The early experience that shaped Marcy’s perspectiveHow she became an observer of human behaviorHer path through Cornell, Wall Street, and consultingWhat she noticed in high-performance environmentsHow her work around showing up developed over timeThe connection between her life, her work, and her artLearn more about Marcy: https://choosetoshowup.com/ Next Success Careers: nextsuccesscareers.com Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    1 hr

  4. May 26

    Megan Applegate: From Burnout to Business Owner

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you’ve built a career you’re good at… and something in you starts to shift? In this episode, Megan Applegate shares her journey from a 20-year career in hospitality into business ownership, recruiting, and career strategy. She opens up about the moment she realized the work no longer felt the same—and what it looked like to move forward without a clear plan. This conversation explores what it means to recognize change, trust that awareness, and step into something new that aligns more fully with who you are. Key Takeaways What burnout can actually feel like when you’re still performing at a high levelHow to recognize when something no longer fitsWhy you don’t need a perfect plan to move forwardWhat it looks like to step into business ownership unexpectedlyHow clarity often comes after actionLinks Megan Applegate: https://www.careerblueprintsolutions.com/collections/all Caroline Sangal: https://nextsuccesscareers.com Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    58 min

  5. May 19

    Jennifer Mecham: Elevated Thinking

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever woken up at 3 a.m., wondering if the life you’re living is truly fulfilling? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Jennifer Mecham to explore the mindset shifts that can redefine success and unlock human potential. Raised in the coal mining towns of Utah, Jennifer’s journey was shaped by resilience, legacy, and a powerful lesson from her father that inspired her to think beyond circumstance. Through her work in elevated thinking, Jennifer helps individuals and organizations expand their vision, challenge limiting beliefs, and pursue meaningful, lasting success. This conversation invites you to reflect on your own path and consider what becomes possible when you choose to think differently. Key Takeaways How early experiences shape our beliefs about success and possibilityRecognizing quiet dissatisfaction as a signal for growthThe impact of mindset on career and life decisionsLessons from Bob Proctor’s Thinking Into Results programWhat it means to elevate your thinking and redefine successGuest Information Jennifer Mecham Website: https://www.elevatedthinking.net Learn More About Next Success https://www.nextsuccesscareers.com Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    53 min

  6. May 11

    Annah Elizabeth: From Tragedy to Healing

    Send us Fan Mail What if you experienced what some have called the most devastating loss imaginable, and discovered a path to healing in its aftermath? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Annah Elizabeth, author, speaker, and creator of the Five Facets® Philosophy on Healing. Annah shares her powerful journey through profound grief, heartbreak, and betrayal, revealing how tragedy became the catalyst for transformation. Through vulnerability and wisdom, Annah explores the question that changed everything: Why do some people find meaning and fulfillment after profound loss, while others remain trapped in despair? Her insights offer hope, clarity, and a pathway forward for anyone navigating adversity or standing at a life crossroads. This episode is a reminder that even in life’s darkest moments, healing is possible—and your next success may begin where your greatest challenge once stood. Key Takeaways How tragedy can become the catalyst for healing and purposeThe inspiration behind the Five Facets® Philosophy on HealingWhy grief looks different for everyone, and how to navigate itHow to transform adversity into growth and meaningA powerful redefinition of success rooted in resilience and hopeConnect with Annah Elizabeth Website: https://annaelizabeth.comFive Facets®: https://thefivefacets.comSupport the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    59 min

  7. May 7

    Camilla Calberg: From Silence to Trusted Advisor

    Send us Fan Mail Camilla Calberg knows what it feels like to bring strong ideas, deep contribution, and genuine effort into a workplace… and still feel unseen. In this episode of Your Next Success, she joins Dr. Caroline Sangal for a thoughtful conversation about career alignment, trusted influence, and the moments that reveal whether you are forcing yourself to fit or paying attention to where you are truly meant to contribute. Camilla shares how early experiences in her career shaped her understanding of environment, communication, and the difference between trying harder to be heard versus recognizing when something is misaligned. Together, they explore how awareness can shift the way we approach growth, leadership, and the spaces where our voice is received with trust. This conversation reframes tension not as failure, but as information. A signal pointing toward clarity, better alignment, and more intentional career decisions. Listen for the clues into what might be possible for your own next success. Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

    56 min

  8. Apr 28

    John DeDakis: The Story Behind the Storyteller

    Send us Fan Mail John DeDakis told other people's stories for 45 years. In this episode, he tells his own. It begins with a curious kid in La Crosse, Wisconsin who knocks on a radio station door during a bike ride and discovers something that will shape his entire life. It winds through the Vietnam era, the White House, 25 years at CNN, a 48+ year marriage, three children, profound loss, and a creative life that kept expanding even through the hardest seasons. John is a man with integrity and perseverance who kept writing his observations and experiences. He believes love is more choice than feeling, and who walked away from one of the most prestigious jobs in journalism and said, "I was free, man. I was finally free." Listen for the clues into what might be possible for your own next success. johndedakis.com | nextsuccesscareers.com Support the show Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

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Have you ever looked at your life or career and quietly wondered, “Is this it?” That question isn’t a crisis — it’s a signal. An invitation. A beginning. Your Next Success Podcast with Dr. Caroline Sangal is for students, job seekers, and professionals navigating career transitions, unexpected detours, and the search for authentic success. Here, we normalize questioning your path — because discovering what you truly want begins with letting go of who you thought you had to be. You’ll hear: Honest conversations about layoffs, pivots, burnout, and reinventionGuest interviews with real people navigating career and life turning pointsInsights and frameworks to help you align your work with your purposeWhether you’re just starting out, reimagining what’s next, or simply asking deeper questions — this is your space to pause, reflect, and rebuild from a place of clarity. Stop chasing someone else’s version of success.Start building the career — and life — you were made for. Tune in and begin Your Next Success.

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  • Creator
    Caroline Sangal, PhD, SHRM-CP
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Your Next Success, Next Success, LLC. All rights reserved.
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