Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

You’re not totally happy with your career (obviously!) You also know that there “has to be something out there that’s better.” That hope that you can find meaningful and fulfilling work, that also pays you well, has led you here! This is the show that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.

  1. Can Less Job Applications = More Offers?

    3D AGO

    Can Less Job Applications = More Offers?

    The panic of job searching often drives us to apply everywhere, hoping something sticks. Yet after helping thousands find meaningful work, we've discovered the counterintuitive truth: fewer, more targeted applications almost always lead to better results. Quality beats quantity, especially when your career is on the line. Stephanie found herself in a terrifying situation: laid off and facing visa expiration with just 60 days to secure a new position or leave the country. Her initial response? Apply everywhere - 145 jobs across multiple industries. But everything changed when she narrowed her focus. What you’ll learn Why applying to more jobs often leads to fewer offers (and how to reverse this) How to identify and target only the roles that truly fit your life and career goals Why being more selective actually gives you greater leverage in the job search process How to disqualify opportunities quickly so you can focus your energy where it matters Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    38 min
  2. ADHD Strategies for Adults: 8 Unexpected Approaches That Transformed My Work Life

    MAR 17

    ADHD Strategies for Adults: 8 Unexpected Approaches That Transformed My Work Life

    You've read all the productivity advice out there, but nothing has really worked for you long-term. Guess what? The productivity rules you've been taught were built for a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores how your brain really operates. Through personal experience and research-backed insights, Scott unveils 8 unconventional strategies that help you create a productivity approach tailored to how you actually think and work. You'll walk away with techniques to immediately transform how you work, and the freedom to finally stop fighting your natural tendencies. Whether you have ADHD or just feel constantly frustrated by traditional methods, this episode is about creating a system that fits how YOU think (and work) best! What you’ll learn 8 unconventional strategies for thriving with ADHD Why traditional productivity methods haven't worked for you ADHD strategies for adults that fit you (not the other way around!) Resources mentioned Master Schedule Coaching for Leaders Podcast Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    20 min
  3. I Thought I Needed to Escape My Career (The Real Problem Surprised Me) - Carolyn's Career Change Story

    MAR 10

    I Thought I Needed to Escape My Career (The Real Problem Surprised Me) - Carolyn's Career Change Story

    Feeling trapped in a career that's making you miserable? Carolyn was ready to abandon 25 years of engineering expertise after a devastating management experience left her questioning everything. Discover the surprising revelation during her career exploration that changed her entire perspective on what was truly making her unhappy—and how this breakthrough led her to a role where she finally feels energized both at work and in her personal life. What you’ll learn Why blaming your entire career path when you're unhappy might be a dangerous mistake The surprising factor Carolyn discovered that mattered more than job duties for her career fulfillment How reaching out to former colleagues helped rebuild her confidence after a devastating career setback Why trusting your gut during interviews can save you from jumping from one bad situation to another Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    39 min
  4. Career Change Advice: Six Professionals Share What Worked to Find Their Ideal Job

    MAR 3

    Career Change Advice: Six Professionals Share What Worked to Find Their Ideal Job

    The biggest obstacle to your ideal career isn't the job market, your resume, or your competition - it's YOU. Six professionals who successfully made the career change you're dreaming about reveal exactly how they overcame their own self-sabotage to find work they love, and show you the path to do the same. What you’ll learn Discover practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, overthinking, and fear that keep you stuck in an unfulfilling career Learn why meaningful work isn’t about starting over completely, but leveraging what you already love in new ways Get specific techniques for activating your network, identifying your core values, and finding roles that align with your strengths   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes An Overthinkers Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    23 min
  5. Want to Start a Business? 5 Essential Questions No One Asks (Especially if you have a family)

    FEB 24

    Want to Start a Business? 5 Essential Questions No One Asks (Especially if you have a family)

    You've got the entrepreneurial itch. Maybe you're Googling "How much savings do I need to start a business?" or "At what point can I quit my job?" Stop right there. As someone who has launched five businesses (two failures, three successes) I can tell you, these questions feel important, but they’re actually keeping you stuck. Successful business usually aren't thanks to a perfect plan. They're often the result of someone who got curious and took action. In this episode, we’ll break down the questions you need to ask yourself, mindset shifts, small experiments, and key strategies that can help you build a sustainable business (if that's actually what you want to do 😉)! Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    38 min
  6. Write Networking Emails That Get Responses 💯 for Test Drive Conversations

    FEB 10

    Write Networking Emails That Get Responses 💯 for Test Drive Conversations

    You spend time crafting the perfect LinkedIn message or email… and then? Crickets. No response. Just another message lost in the void. With inboxes overflowing (and AI-generated spam everywhere), people are more skeptical than ever. Generic messages get ignored, salesy pitches get deleted, but that doesn’t mean you can’t break through the noise! In this episode, Scott walks you through exactly how to write a networking email or LinkedIn message that actually gets a response. What you’ll learn The three key elements of an effective outreach message Why your messages are being ignored (and the mistakes you’re likely making) How to make genuine connections without feeling awkward or transactional Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Episode 537: Rethinking Informational Interviews: Stop Doing Them & Start Test Driving Conversations     Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    40 min

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You’re not totally happy with your career (obviously!) You also know that there “has to be something out there that’s better.” That hope that you can find meaningful and fulfilling work, that also pays you well, has led you here! This is the show that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.

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