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Transcript: Finding Career Growth and Fulfillment Outside of a Linear Path

Not all career paths are straight or linear. Just ask Carlee Wolfe, a seasoned HR pro with more than 20 years at brands like Under Armour, Hyatt Hotels, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

In this episode, Carlee shares how curiosity, intentionality and a strong sense of self helped her navigate change. 

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Transcript: Reclaim Your Time, Focus and Creativity with Digital Minimalism

Could you go 24 hours without your phone?

That’s a question and a challenge Kelsey Green is presenting to folks as part of a passion to help people reduce the distractions of screen time in daily life. 

In this episode Kelsey shares her take on reducing screen time and how implementing more digital boundaries in her own life has impacted her relationships, work life and overall wellbeing. 

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Transcript: Simple Steps to Building True Confidence

While building self-confidence does take work, it doesn't have to be complicated. Small, simple steps over time can lead to significant changes and a greater sense of self-belief. 

Today’s episode is an interview with Scott Hardiman, a men's transformational mindset and confidence coach who personally overcame crippling anxiety and low confidence and now helps other men to do the same. 

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Transcript: Pivot Points: Navigating Planned and Unexpected Career Turns

Career transitions—whether carefully planned or unexpected—can shake our sense of identity and direction.

This episode explores both the planned and unexpected types of transitions through the lens of Meggi Rombach, who over the course of her career has navigated several career pivots, including a move from the private sector into the humanitarian field and moving from the world of marketing into fundraising and now education and coaching. 

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Transcript: How to Play the Leadership Long Game

Stepping into a leadership role, whether that's leading others or taking the lead in your own career, requires a certain level of commitment and accountability. Plus, many of us are not taught how to be effective leaders, so we may burn out quickly. 

In this episode, Walter Dusseldorp, aka the Dutch Mentor, shares strategies to help counteract the burnout and make leadership sustainable and enjoyable.

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Transcript: Entering the Workforce? How to Decode Workplace Dynamics

After climbing the career ladder fast–moving from editorial intern to managing editor in a year and employee to vice president in four–Brianne Rush is now helping other women to do the same.

In this episode, Brianne shares how she learned to decode unspoken workplace dynamics and capitalize on soft skills to advance in her career.

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Transcript: From Hotel Sales to Business Coach–One Woman’s Leap Beyond the 9–5

After the pandemic made her job in hotel sales redundant, Sasha Eburne decided to start her own thing and embarked on a new career as a virtual assistant. Sasha achieved quick success booking her first client within 24 hours and becoming fully booked within three weeks. Now Sasha coaches other women how to move beyond the 9-5 and create a business and lifestyle on their terms. 

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Transcript: From Soldier to Storyteller: A Thriller Writer’s Journey

In this podcast interview, I talked with Ken Webb, who has managed multiple career transitions and is now following his passion for writing. He's currently working on his debut novel while also becoming fluent in Spanish and embarking on a doctorate degree in his spare time.

Take a listen to hear more of Ken’s career journey and how he transitioned from starting out as a substitute teacher, to becoming an Army reservist while also juggling a civilian job at American Airlines, to now becoming a published author.

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Transcript: What Does It Take to Move Through Fear? One Tiny Brave Step

Today’s episode explores one woman’s journey to reframe her relationship with fear in order to become more courageous and live life more on her terms. 

That woman is Bernice McDonald, who is a professional coach helping women navigate life transitions with courage, or what Bernice calls one tiny brave step at a time.

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Transcript: Stand Out in Your Job Search—Tips from a Career Coach and Resume Writer

Have you ever struggled to "promote" yourself in a job interview or on a resume?

In this episode certified resume write and career coach Amy L. Adler shares some tips and strategies for how to effectively communicate your expertise and skills to recruiters. Amy also dispels some job-search myths, like the advice to apply for jobs even if you don't have 100% of the qualifications. 

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