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

One mistake many people make when searching for clarity in their work and life is stepping back, hoping clarity will magically appear. While time and space provide perspective, they don't automatically deliver clarity - that's not at all how clarity actually works! In this episode, Scott reveals the counterintuitive truth about finding career direction and shares exactly what to do instead of waiting for that "aha moment" to find you. Join our 8-day mini course here: https://happentoyourcareer.com/8day/

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 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 Spotify Apple PodcastsSpotify Apple Podcasts

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 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 SpotifyApple PodcastsSpotify Apple Podcasts

You've got the entrepreneurial itch. Maybe you're Googling or "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 Spotify Apple PodcastsSpotify Apple Podcasts

You may already know what you truly want to be doing, but haven’t allowed yourself to consider it... yet. Karen Woodin-Rodríguez had a thriving career in international development, but found herself wondering, 'Is this really it?' In this episode, Karen shares how she discovered that true fulfillment wasn’t about following the expected path, but about tuning into her deepest desires. By aligning her career with what she desired, she created a life she loves. Join us as Karen reveals how embracing your desires can be the key to unlocking both career fulfillment and a life that feels right for you. 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 Spotify Apple PodcastsSpotify Apple Podcasts

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 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 Spotify Apple PodcastsSpotify Apple Podcasts

Think leaving your industry is the answer to your career struggles? Think again. Most people make this mistake when they feel stuck, but what if the real problem isn’t what you think? Scott reveals what we call "The Baby/Bathwater Problem," shares Carolyn’s surprising career shift, and explains why figuring out what truly fulfills you is more nuanced than just switching industries or roles. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at how to actually find work that fits you.

Job searching in 2025 feels impossible — here’s what to do about it. Recruiters are flooded with applications. Job postings get hundreds (sometimes thousands!) of applicants. So how do you make sure you don’t get lost in the shuffle? You might think the key is the perfect resume or just getting in front of the right hiring manager. But what if all that effort is wasted if you skip one crucial step? In this episode, we reveal the single biggest factor that determines whether you get interviews, callbacks, and offers (even in a hyper-competitive job market). If job searching in 2025 feels harder than ever, this is the episode you need to hear. What you'll learn Resources mentioned The Seven Elements of Meaningful Work Podcast Episodes about the Ideal Career Profile: Creating A Path To Your Ideal Career (And The Tool You Need To Make It Happen) How To Define Your Ideal Career When Making A Career Change If you’re ready to begin taking steps toward more meaningful work, email scott@happentoyourcareer.com and put “Conversation” in the subject line. 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 Spotify Apple PodcastsSpotify Apple Podcasts

You’re ready for a career change, but something is holding you back… what if those “obstacles” are just myths? If you think you need to have it all figured out before making a move… or that changing careers means starting over from scratch… you’re not alone. These common misconceptions stop countless people from pursuing more fulfilling work. After thousands of conversations with career changers, we've identified the 13 biggest myths about career change, and in this episode, Scott is breaking them down Episodes Mentioned: Episode 604 - Divya, Redefining Your Career Identity to Prioritize Family and Well-Being Episode 477 - Make Your Career Change Happen With This Unconventional Advice Episode 475 - Break Out Of Your Career Funk By Digging Into Your Strengths

What happens when the career you worked so hard to build no longer fits the life you want? When a family health crisis made Divya reevaluate her priorities, she realized her career no longer aligned with her values. In this episode, she shares the emotional journey of stepping away from a high-pressure role to prioritize family, well-being, and balance. Divya reveals how she untangled her career identity and found a new role that truly fits her life. What you’ll learn 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 SpotifyApple PodcastsSpotify Apple Podcasts

The key to your ideal career likely isn't more skills or experience; instead, it’s understanding yourself. Career coach and Gallup-certified strengths coach Petchell Luepke reveals how identifying and leveraging your unique strengths can transform your career and life. From federal government executive management to entrepreneurship and coaching, Petchell’s journey showcases the power of self-awareness, adaptability, and bold career moves. What you'll learn 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 Spotify Apple PodcastsSpotify Apple Podcasts

Negotiating severance in an industry that doesn’t offer it… sounds impossible, right? But what if you could give yourself the time and space to make an intentional career change through a severance package? I know what you’re thinking... "That could never work in my situation." Here’s the truth: when done thoughtfully, negotiating severance can create a win-win situation for both you and your organization (in any industry!) That’s exactly what Sandra did. Leaving a career in education, a field where severance packages are almost nonexistent, she negotiated a severance that gave her the financial runway to plan her next steps on her terms. Tune in as we break down step-by-step how you can do the same!

What if you didn’t have to escape your job? What if the place you were your happiest and the place you found your solace was actually where you worked? Steph had known for almost 9 years that she felt the most alive, and the most like herself, in fitness studios, but she had never allowed herself to believe that she could actually build a career in fitness. Steph had a great career in the Marine Corps and then with Amazon, but she never felt like she was doing work that was true to her. In this episode, she articulates her realization that she could make a living doing what she loves, and her decision to pick up her life and go after it. What you’ll learn The importance of building a career in alignment with your life How to use feedback from your support system to find a career that fits you How the process of finding your ideal role is ongoing The importance of defining success for yourself when pursuing work you love Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com 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 Spotify Apple PodcastsSpotify Apple Podcasts

Feeling stuck in a job that no longer brings you joy? The fear of the unknown can leave you paralyzed, unsure of how to take that first step toward something better. But when you define your ideal career and take proactive action, you’ll be ready for whatever comes your way. In this episode, learn how Kristen moved from burnout to building a career she loves after an unexpected layoff. You too can take bold steps and create a fulfilling career you love. What you’ll learn 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 Spotify Apple PodcastsSpotify Apple Podcasts

Feeling trapped in a job that seems perfect, but leaves you feeling drained and unfulfilled? Morgan was there too. Discover how she gave herself permission to walk away, recovered from burnout, figured out what she wanted and found a career that truly fits her.

When you're in a job that's burning you out, quitting can feel like a huge weight has been lifted. But that relief doesn't last forever — going without a job for any amount of time can be stressful. So, what do you do when you need to leave a job that's burning you out, but aren’t sure what comes next? That’s where a bridge role can make all the difference. A well-chosen bridge role can give you the time and space to figure out what you really want from your career transition. Tune in to hear Amanda shares how she used a bridge role to take the time she needed to recover from burnout and focus on making an intentional career change to work that fits her!

Whether or not you’re operating in your strengths can make or break your goals. This year, Alyssa and I learned just how much staying aligned with our strengths impacts success, and how straying from them can add unnecessary stress. Listen as we share how we’ve incorporated our strengths into goal setting, how we factor in accountability and what we’re doing differently to set bold, meaningful goals for the year ahead.

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