50 episodes

How to find a new job?
How to make a career change?
How to find a job with no experience?
How do I get noticed by a new employer?
How do I figure out what’s next for my career?

And the biggest question of all, can I really find a job I love?!

Whether you’re a recent graduate navigating the job market for the first time or a seasoned professional ready for a career change, this show is for you.

The Flourish Careers Podcast is a workshop-style career show packed with actionable step-by-step tips that are helping heart-based + career-minded professionals all over the globe navigate the changing world of work and cultivate a happy + healthy career.

Former HR leader and recruiter turned career coach, expect to learn and be inspired by Jenn Smith as she shares her best-kept secrets about making heart-based career changes and navigating the ups and downs of job searching in today’s world of work.

Because you deserve a long, radiantly happy + healthy career.

The Flourish Careers Podcast Jennifer Smith

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 24 Ratings

How to find a new job?
How to make a career change?
How to find a job with no experience?
How do I get noticed by a new employer?
How do I figure out what’s next for my career?

And the biggest question of all, can I really find a job I love?!

Whether you’re a recent graduate navigating the job market for the first time or a seasoned professional ready for a career change, this show is for you.

The Flourish Careers Podcast is a workshop-style career show packed with actionable step-by-step tips that are helping heart-based + career-minded professionals all over the globe navigate the changing world of work and cultivate a happy + healthy career.

Former HR leader and recruiter turned career coach, expect to learn and be inspired by Jenn Smith as she shares her best-kept secrets about making heart-based career changes and navigating the ups and downs of job searching in today’s world of work.

Because you deserve a long, radiantly happy + healthy career.

    // Intuition Insights: The Power of Clean Energy in Decision-Making

    // Intuition Insights: The Power of Clean Energy in Decision-Making

    Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Sarah Young, the CEO of Zing Collaborative and author of Expansive Impact: An Invitation to Lead in Everyday Moments. Her book is a must-read, jam-packed with relatable stories and modern leadership insights. 
    Sarah and I explore the link between energy + intuition in career growth. Clean energy, characterized by clarity and psychological safety, shapes our interactions, while intuition guides heart-centered decisions. Sarah's expertise untangles strategies and practical guidance to tap into intuition in our fast-paced world. Her personal stories of receiving divine downloads are fascinating! She guides us in using decision filters to turn our fears into a means for transformation and provides many recommendations to trust the inner whisper with compassion. 
    Join us as we discuss practical insights to access intuition and playful techniques connecting us to our inner wisdom.
    Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn and sign up for her newsletter
    📚 Tools to help:
    Leadership Guide
    Pivot Podcast episode #322 Tips for Making Tough Decisions
    💛 Flourishing Favs:
    Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way
    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey
     

    • 44 min
    // Surprise BONUS Episode! Podcasting Pitfalls, Peaks and Everything In Between

    // Surprise BONUS Episode! Podcasting Pitfalls, Peaks and Everything In Between

    Surprise! For season 3, I thought it would be fun to have a few short + scrappy bonus segments where I will pull back the curtain and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening here at Flourish Careers or share some of my flourishing favorites related to work + well-being. 
    Today, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my first-year podcasting experience—the pitfalls, peaks, and everything in between!  
    As a thank you for being here, I'm offering a $50 discount for podcast listeners on the career change course, Fried to Flourishing; enter the code 'podcast' at checkout. 
    Here's to another year of learning and flourishing together! 🎉  
     
     

    • 13 min
    // Confetti + Careers: A Toast to Your Achievements

    // Confetti + Careers: A Toast to Your Achievements

    Welcome back to the Flourish Careers Podcast! It's our 1-year pod-iversary 🎉, and I'm here to kick off Season 3 with a confetti-filled celebration of all things career success and growth! 
    Recognizing and celebrating big and small career achievements is crucial for several reasons. Today, I will discuss the significance of commemorating career milestones, walk you through what is worth celebrating (most of which you probably haven't thought about!), and talk about honoring your milestones in meaningful + simple ways. 
    Whether it's a small victory or a grand milestone, let's sprinkle a little confetti of celebration onto our career paths and keep that joyous momentum going. 
    Here's to a future of flourishing achievements worth celebrating! 
    💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
    💛 Ways to work with me:
    Let's partner to craft your HEART-based career path  
    Fried to Flourishing career change experience: purchase the self-paced course or virtual coaching experience
    Join the Gathering Ground, an insider circle where careers take root, grow and flourish
    Browse around the shop and check out the playbooks: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook | Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads
     

    • 22 min
    // Free To Flourish: How to Define Success on Your Terms

    // Free To Flourish: How to Define Success on Your Terms

    Have you ever taken the time to define your meaning of success?
    One of my all-time favorite topics is defining success on our own terms. Society's definition of success can be limiting and exhausting, but by focusing on our core + lifestyle values and redefining "enough," we can break free and pave our own path. 
    By consciously defining success on our own terms, we can choose and pursue projects that bring genuine satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. Let's break free from outdated expectations and focus on what truly matters. It's time to prioritize our well-being and our time. Success should not come at the expense of our well-being, and it's crucial to consider how we want to spend our time and prioritize our fulfillment. Because you deserve a long, radiantly happy + healthy career 🌟
    Speaking of which, part of defining success for me is time away from the routine, which is what I’m planning for a few weeks this summer.
    As someone who believes in practicing what I preach, I’m so excited to fully immerse myself in the joys of summer and follow my favorite motto, “nourish to flourish.” Let’s support one another in embracing our unique paths and celebrating success in the moments that truly matter.
    I’ll be back with you in a few weeks. And if you haven’t already, sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when Season 3 kicks off!
    🎧 Related Episodes:
    HEART-Based Career Planning; What It Is and Isn't
    Recipe for Making a HEART-Based Career Change 
    Flourish Careers Podcast Catalog: Looking for a particular episode? You don't have to search far and wide! Our catalog has the entire collection of episodes.
    📬 Newsletter: sign up to receive my monthly-ish bulletin packed with the latest career talk, secret savings, and a dose of inspiration.
    Join me in our community membership, The Gathering Ground
    For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
     

    • 18 min
    // Elevate Your Earnings: Negotiation Secrets From HR Insiders

    // Elevate Your Earnings: Negotiation Secrets From HR Insiders

    Let's face it, negotiating our salaries can be nerve-wracking, and talking about money at work is intimidating. Still, we can find fairness and respect by approaching it with empowerment + collaboration. 
    In this month's segment of Flourishing Together, Sabine Gedeon joins me, and we're spilling all our HR secrets for prosperous negotiations! 
    The importance of demonstrating confidence with humility in negotiations 
    Understanding the deeper motivations behind your salary increase
    Embracing negotiation conversations and asking for what you believe is fair
    Practical tips for successful conversations 
    Don't let nerves hold you back. Negotiation is not only normal; it's expected!
    Tune in to hear Sabine's insights; her wisdom is invaluable.
    Connect with Sabine: She Leads Now Podcast | Website | LinkedIn 
    Sabine's Flourishing Faves:
    Book:  Ask For More, Alexandra Carter  
    Cool tool: Toby/Better Than Bookmarks   
    📚 Tools to help:
    Article: How To Ask for A Raise At Work  
    For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
     

    • 44 min
    // Beyond the Office Walls: Exploring Intrapreneurship to Entrepreneurship

    // Beyond the Office Walls: Exploring Intrapreneurship to Entrepreneurship

    Have you ever heard the term 'intrapreneur'?  
    It's an intriguing concept where you can embrace your entrepreneurial spirit within the structures of a corporate environment. An intrapreneur has the energy of an entrepreneur but operates within an existing company.
    But what if you're craving more freedom and control over your work, time, and team?  
    Here's the thing: being an intrapreneur can be a stepping stone to becoming an entrepreneur.
    In today's episode, we'll explore moving from an intrapreneur within established organizations to an entrepreneur. We'll dive into the motivations behind this transition, the key characteristics of an intrapreneur, and the challenges and strategies involved in making the leap.
    Transitioning from intrapreneurship to entrepreneurship is a bold and rewarding path. By embracing intrapreneurship as a stepping stone, you will gain valuable experience and build the necessary qualities, unleash your creative spirit, and seize growth opportunities for working on your own terms.  
    📚 Tools to help:
    Playbook: Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
    Episodes mentioned: The Art of Portfolio Pursuits  | Embrace Your Inner Superhero: Harnessing the Power of Transferable Skills for Professional Excellence
    💛 Free Gift: HEART-Based Career Change Checklist 
    Join me in our community membership, The Gathering Ground

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

Tsmith82 ,

❤️ Flourish Careers Podcast

I love listening to Jenn! Her advice is spot on and so motivational. Jenn will always tell it like it is and from that you can learn what will work for you and propel your success.

Sabine Gedeon ,

Inspiration & practical tools in every conversation!

If you're looking for concrete, actionable take-aways, this is the show for you! Jenn, thank you for creating such a motivating and insightful platform for professionals looking to thirve in their careers! Your conversations offer a holistic view on what it really means to flourish.

illphil500 ,

Helpful and Insightful

I love Jennifer’s podcast because it is both helpful and insightful. Jennifer does an excellent job pulling out great stories and perspectives from her guests by asking great questions. I love how she provides tangible resources in the show notes. This podcast can serve as a resource guide for career development and life advice. I highly recommend that you add this podcast to your library.

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