Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy

Samorn Selim
Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy

I’m Samorn Selim. Welcome to the Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy Podcast. I’m a lawyer turned career coach on a mission for us to take our careers from dread to joy. Growing up as the daughter of poor Lao refugees, I was the underdog. Against all odds, I made it to a top 10 law school and landed a job in Big Law. As an outsider, I was told that I was lucky to even be there and that I had to pay my dues. After coaching over 1,000 clients, I now realize that the idea that you have to pay your dues and work in a toxic place is a myth. We can face our challenges head on, do work we are passionate about, and work with good people to make a big impact. So even as we struggle, we can find a sense of belonging.

  1. 7 GIỜ TRƯỚC

    How to make good decisions using logic and intuition with Michelle Florendo, Host of Ask A Decision Engineer Podcast (Ep. 162)

    As we come to the end of the year, it’s a time where many of us are reflective on what happened in the past year and what we hope for in the new year. Studies show that 1 out of 4 people quit their New Year's resolution within the first week of setting them.  And most people quit before the end of January.  So to help you make better decisions and stay consistent with your goals, we chat with Michelle Florendo, a decision engineer and coach for Type-A professionals. Michelle has a BS in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, and an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.  Michelle uses a blend of decision engineering, design thinking, and lean startup principles to help her clients map their path forward. She has led workshops at various conferences and has guest-taught on career decision making in Stanford's famous Design Your Life course. She served on the inaugural coaching team for Seth Godin's altMBA, was a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, was a Senior Coach for Management Leadership for Tomorrow.  She teaches a decision making course for Stanford Continuing Studies and hosts the podcast, Ask A Decision Engineer. In this episode, we dive deep into: How the intersectionality of our identities, such as being a woman and being Asian, impact our career decisions. The 3 part framework to making any decision, so that you don’t feel overwhelmed. Why you always have the power to make a decision, even if you feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. How to consistently make good decisions using not just logic but also your emotions as guidance.  Want to connect with us? Connect with Michelle at www.michelleflorendo.com or www.askadecisionengineer.com. Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com. Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.

    43 phút
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    Managing the job search when you have mental health issues, been laid off, and struggle with applying consistently with Samorn Selim, Career Coach for BIPOC, women, and first generation professionals (Ep. 161)

    Have you been struggling with your job search? And you want to stop feeling stuck and frustrated, and land your dream job in the next 3 months? In this episode, Samorn shares: Answers to the most commonly asked questions from working with over 1,000 clients. Why mental health is the most important thing to having a fulfilling life and career. What you can do to rebuild your life when it has been upended because of a mental illness like anxiety, depression, and bipolar. How you can manage your emotions and job search after a layoff. The number one strategy that makes the difference between a client who has a successful job search versus who isn’t. How you can stay consistent with your job search even when you’re dealing with fear, rejection, and burnout. Whether you should disclose your mental illness. How to network effectively to build a community.   How to connect with Samorn Follow Samorn on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim. To get weekly career tips, sign-up for our newsletter at www.careerunicorns.com.  Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/ykzkd949.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.

    43 phút
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    Advocating for yourself as a Black woman and getting promoted into executive leadership with Kimyatta Holder, VP, Senior Associate General Counsel, Head of Compliance, and Privacy Officer at Modern Health (Ep. 160)

    Kimyatta Holder is VP, Senior Associate General Counsel, Head of Compliance, and Privacy Officer at Modern Health, where she is responsible for the regulatory, product, and privacy legal functions, as well as the design, implementation, oversight, and management of Modern Health's global compliance program. Prior to joining Modern Health, Kimyatta was the Head of Internal Investigations and Regulatory Counsel at a Fortune 10 corporation and was a Big Law attorney at Alston & Bird.     In this conversation, we dive deep into: The intersectionality of our identities and navigating the complexities of race, gender, and mental health in the workplace.  The impact of having a military family background impacts our career choices. The systemic barriers and challenges a Black woman faces in the legal field, and what you can do to thrive in your career.  The importance of knowing your self-worth and being your own advocate. How having a supportive network and your own “board of directors” where you can have candid conversations can help you accelerate your career growth. How workplace trauma is real, and how you can get support to heal. The 90 day rule that can help you make career decisions quickly, and leave a toxic job. What you can do as a leader to create a culture that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.   What qualities leaders look for when they are thinking of sponsoring proteges, and how to build meaningful relationships in the workplace.    Want to connect with us?   Connect with Kimyatta Holder on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lheirtzler/ or Instagram @kmholder_esq.   Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.

    43 phút
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    Landing your dream leadership role during a challenging job market with Lisa Heirtzler, Senior Director, GTM Strategy & Growth at NAVEX (Ep. 159)

    Lisa is a growth strategy leader with deep expertise in empowering small businesses to succeed. With over 15 years of experience in the software industry, she has successfully navigated both enterprise and start-up environments, with a focus on crafting strategies that help small businesses thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Currently, Lisa is the Senior Director, GTM Strategy & Growth at NAVEX. Previously, she led the global GTM launch of QuickBooks Self-Employed at Intuit, empowering millions of entrepreneurs, and freelancers to simplify their business management.   In this episode, we dive deep into: Aligning one’s environment with your personal energy. How our family background can instill values of autonomy and resourcefulness and impact our careers. How hiring a career coach can help you find clarity in your career, expedite your job search, and get an offer from your dream job. Why self worth is foundational to negotiating, and what you can do as a woman to negotiate confidently to increase your salary. How cultivating a culture of gratitude as a leader can lead to increased happiness and engagement.   Why grieving doesn't have a timeline, and how you can support colleagues who have lost loved ones. How to develop mentors organically and the importance of recognizing that it requires mutual investment.   How trusting your gut can prevent future regrets in decision-making.   Want to connect with us?   Connect with Lisa Heirtzler on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lheirtzler/. Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.

    42 phút
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    From pro athlete to lawyer: overcoming depression, finding purpose, and becoming a managing partner with Adam Sloustcher (Ep. 157)

    Adam Sloustcher is the regional managing partner of Fisher Phillips’ Dallas office and is the Co-Chair of his firm’s Sports Team. In addition to advising sports employers, Adam’s practice also focuses on guiding in-house counsel, business owners, and management through all workplace issues and litigation. He has been named for numerous consecutive years in San Diego Super Lawyers, SD Metro Magazine, and the SD Business Journal for his work in labor and employment law. Adam’s drive to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients stems from his competitive athletic background where he was a member of the Under-17 and Under-18 U.S. Youth National Soccer teams, received a full athletic scholarship in college, and then played professional soccer with the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.     In this episode, we dive deep into: Feeling lost and depressed, and the steps taken to find your purpose again. The importance of taking care of your mental and physical health. Why you can’t be perfect or 100% at everything, and how to build work-life harmony. How to know when enough is enough.   The importance or prioritizing and knowing what to say no to.   What you can do to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion to your firm, and create win-win for everyone involved. How to nurture relationships that lead to successful business development. The #1 strategy used to onboard 900 new clients.     How to connect with us:   Connect with Adam on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsloustcher/ and learn more about him at https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/people/adam-f-sloustcher.html. Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

    33 phút
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    Finding Your Voice, navigating cultural expectations, and going after your dreams with Elaine Lou Cartas, trauma-informed & award-winning woman of color business coach (Ep. 156)

    In this episode, we dive deep with Elaine Lou Cartas, a trauma-informed and award-winning woman of color business coach.   Elaine Lou Cartas is a trauma-informed and award-winning woman of color business coach, a certified executive coach, and a speaker for women of color and allies. In the past 6 years, Elaine has worked with 7,000+ clients in 58 different countries.  Elaine is recognized as the #1 thought leader by LA Weekly, best leadership and executive coach by MSN, a top 5 business coach by Apple News, and a top career coach for women by Life Coach Magazine. Elaine offers a trauma-informed certified space to acknowledge your experiences and that your definition of happiness in work and life can continuously evolve.  She lives in Los Angeles with her partner, and loves Muay Thai and Hot Yoga in her down time.   We explore:    The challenges and triumphs of navigating life as a first-generation Filipino immigrant, including the impact of cultural expectations on career choices. The importance of self-awareness, recognizing the distinction between being a "human doing" and a "human being.” How to prioritize mental health in the face of toxic work environments. How to manage burnout, getting fired, getting laid off, and the healing power of therapy. Key strategies for making successful career pivots, negotiating effectively, and redefining success on your own terms.  The dangers of vanity metrics. How to redefine success by embracing “enoughness.” The importance of work-life balance, and the power of play and inner child healing.   How to connect with us:   Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineloucartas/, her website at https://elainelou.com/, or podcast at https://elainelou.com/podcast/.    Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

    51 phút
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    Healing trauma, managing burnout, and building a thriving career in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with Jaya Mallik, DEIB Expert (Ep. 155)

    It’s Election Day.  There are so many feelings of uncertainty and chaos. We hope this conversation today with Jaya Mallik, founder of Jaya Mallik Coaching & Consulting, where she focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will leave you hopeful. Before Jaya started her own company, she worked as a teacher and led DEI efforts at Meta, Amazon, and Tandem Diabetes Care.  In this episode, we do a deep dive into: 3:01 - Introduction to Jaya Mallik and her journey as 3rd culture person. 5:51 - Finding joy in DEIB work even with all the backlash we’re experiencing. 8:59 - The importance of balancing individualism and collectivism, and how to find harmony. 11:59 - Key strategies for transitioning from teaching to tech. 21:00 - Challenges and insights from working in big tech. 29:43 - How to handle racism and micro aggressions in the workplace. 36:50 - Why it’s important to find community and support, especially when you’re navigating challenging workplaces.  41:52 - How to show up with authenticity in the workplace. 49:28 - The importance of embracing vulnerability and normalizing conversations about toxic workplaces and mental health.   Want to connect with us?   Connect with Jaya on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayamallik/ and at https://www.jmallikconsulting.com/.  Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

    49 phút
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I’m Samorn Selim. Welcome to the Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy Podcast. I’m a lawyer turned career coach on a mission for us to take our careers from dread to joy. Growing up as the daughter of poor Lao refugees, I was the underdog. Against all odds, I made it to a top 10 law school and landed a job in Big Law. As an outsider, I was told that I was lucky to even be there and that I had to pay my dues. After coaching over 1,000 clients, I now realize that the idea that you have to pay your dues and work in a toxic place is a myth. We can face our challenges head on, do work we are passionate about, and work with good people to make a big impact. So even as we struggle, we can find a sense of belonging.

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