Unleashing Your Career Potential: Insights and Advice from Rachel Esterline Perkins Career Wanderlust

In a world where success is often measured by comparing ourselves to others, Rachel Esterlne Perkins, a seasoned communications professional, reveals an unexpected twist to finding personal growth and fulfillment in one's career. As she shares her valuable insights on the podcast, Career Wanderlust, Rachel emphasizes the power of embracing one's own unique journey, no matter how unconventional it may seem. But little did she know, her seemingly unusual career choices would become her biggest strengths. As her story unfolds, Rachel's shares strategies and insights that can help you find the career growth and fulfillment you desire. 


In this episode, you will be able to:


·       Unlock your career potential with valuable advice and insights.


·       Discover the power of self-awareness to propel your career forward.


·       Learn how to assess and enhance your critical thinking skills for success.


·       Gain an understanding of the qualities that make a candidate stand out in the job market.


·       Explore the impact of mindset and attitude in the hiring process.


·       Find out what it takes to achieve personal growth and fulfillment in your career.


·       Elevate your career prospects with expert guidance and strategies.



My special guest is Rachel Esterlne Perkins


Rachel Esterlne Perkins is our guest on today's episode of Career Wanderlust. Rachel is a strategic communicator with a passion for helping brands tell their stories to build awareness and drive revenue. With experience in a variety of industries, including education, ed tech, and advocacy, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. She has worked with prestigious organizations like Central Michigan University, K12 Insight, and Davenport University, and currently serves as the VP of Content with the National MS Society. Rachel's career journey has taught her the importance of focusing on your own skills, experience, and relationships, rather than comparing yourself to others. She believes in the power of being authentically yourself in your career and making choices that align with your values. Tune in to hear Rachel's insightful advice and impactful lessons for young professionals seeking personal growth and fulfillment in their careers.


The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction 

00:01:08 - The Importance of Focusing on Yourself 

00:04:29 - Being Authentically Yourself 

00:06:18 - Self-Awareness and Knowing What You Want 

00:09:25 - The Power of Self-Awareness 

00:15:04 - Interviewing Candidates for a Writing Job 

00:17:58 - Measuring Critical Thinking in Interviews 

00:19:54 - Assessing Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management 

00:20:54 - The Value of Grit and Resilience 

00:22:31 - Personal Superpower: Tenacity 


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For more about Rachel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelesterline/