Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: A conversation with Jyoti Pannu, Career Coach & RealtorJyoti is a Career & Transition Coach and Realtor® who helps women move through big life changes with clarity and confidence, whether it’s a new job, a fresh start, or a new home.After years in leadership within the healthcare sector, Jyoti saw firsthand how many women felt stuck in roles they had outgrown.She now coaches women through those pivotal moments, helping...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: Interviewing at a beauty brand where there were tons of red flagsThe interviewer who had a 'streak of cray'Paying attention to red flags in interviewsKnowing when a role is just not right for you and walking away📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Are Right Now ⚡️Looking for career help? Work with me 1:1 🎙️Follow Ditch the Struggle on Apple Podcast...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle: We celebrate 100 episodes of Ditch the Struggle!This episode is a fun one: my podcast producer and editor Sue Ruhe interviews ME, so the tables are turnedIt's casual convo about all things podcasting, struggle, intuition, not being famous and the grocery isle (love a random sidebar!)PS: we have a new (shorter!) Intro/Outro!📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You A...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: How to figure out what you want in a new job or career, even if you don't know what you wantMy go-to career "manifesting" exercise Why you need to write down what elements of a job/career are important to you--and be honest!Forget about job titles when exploring career options! 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Are Right Now ⚡️Looking for c...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: A conversation with Sara Jonsdottir, the visionary Founder & CEO of Revol Cares, a company revolutionizing menstrual care with medically recognized, toxin-free leak proof underwear.The embarrassing work incident which led her sewing her own underwear... and then selling her handmade underwear–sometimes on the street in a ziploc bag!How Sara left her internship at Lululemon (yes! THE Lululemon) to bet on herself and become ...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: The concept of "Ugly Art Day" – a term coined at my job as as Art Director at Harlequin BooksThe pressure we put on ourselves to always be perfect, especially as a high performer/high achieverGiving ourselves grace when we "fail" or simply don't deliver 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Are Right Now ⚡️Looking for career help? Work with me 1:1 🎙...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: My thoughts on social media--is it a toxic relationship at its core?How I became at peace with using it as a tool, but it still drives me nutsReflecting on the relationship I want to have with it, and how it shapes my identity todayI rant a little. Ok maybe a lot.📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Are Right Now ⚡️Looking for career help? Work with...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: A conversation with Daniel Cianci, keynote speaker, coach and host of the Redefining Wisdom podcastKnown as a Reality Architect, Daniel helps high performers, entrepreneurs, and growth-minded leaders break free from outdated identities and rewire the subconscious stories that keep them stuck.Having grown up with a stutter and the belief that his voice didn’t matter, Daniel knows firsthand what it feels like to hide behind fear...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: One big way I have 'ruined my life'–and how I'm course correctingWhy being a graphic designer turns you into a pretzelHow I'm trying to stretch out my fascia–and why fascia is everythingChecking in with your health priorities–is there anything more important than taking a break and practicing self-care?👉 Check out the 2 week free trial from Essentrics 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips t...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: Stories of experiencing intense energy in different locations - including a pawn shop, private school and a creepy basementHow energy is really everything and we are always tapping into our environment, but not always consciouslyWhen to walk away from something because it simply feels 'off'Protecting yourself from being drained 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No M...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: A conversation with Jenn Verser, Life CoachHow Jenn ended up with a toxic boss (retail corporate) and experienced devastating physical and emotional symptoms as a resultHow one 'bad apple' can change your work experience dramaticallyHow to deal with resentmentStop "shoulding" on yourself!Having self-compassion for yourself when you are struggling Connect with Jenn: 🌐 website 📷 Instagram 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: That time I had to design a $1 off chicken sticker for a large grocery retailerHow that project at a design studio turned into a 20-hr marathon of ridiculousnessGetting over the fear of charging what you're worth–and submitting the invoiceHow our perception of 'expensive' is relative 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Are Right Now ⚡️Looking for ...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: A GREAT technique for helping you make decisions ie: say YES to a job offer or NO?We go beyond a pro/con listHow important it is to check in with how you FEEL during the decision-making processLinks and references ⚡️ 🎙️ EP16 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Are Right Now ⚡️Looking for career help? Work with me 1:1 🎙️Follow Ditch the Struggl...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: My former obsession with celebrity gossipHow I gave my attention away to the media circus in my 30'sWhat I would now tell my younger selfREGRETS: seeing this version of myself with a new lens and wishing I had done things differentlyHow your attention–and your energy–is your most precious commodity. Use it wisely.📺 @AfterSkool video: How to Reclaim Your Attention 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 In...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: Working like crazy, advertising agency life, and giving up everything for a career--is it worth it?I read part of a profound journal entry from the famous advertising art director, Linds Redding--who died in 2012My role in the advertising world and dropping out of the advertising stream in collegeRead the full article here: https://lindsredding.com/2012/03/11/a-overdue-lesson-in-perspective/📣 Download your FREE guide How to Bu...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: Letting go of the pain and trauma of previous jobs, even if they were 20 years agoHow it's ok and normal that stuff from a billion years ago still hurts or causes stressThe burning ritual I like to do when I want to let something goPersonal work stories from brutal jobs in my past📺 Video: How to use Ho'oponopono 🔥 Burning the podcast notes about my toxic boss! 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insid...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: The tiny things that can ruin a job experienceGetting clear on what your core values areWhy 'book club' isn't just 'book club'Reflecting on the sacrifices you make for your job📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Are Right Now ⚡️Looking for career help? Work with me 1:1 🎙️Follow Ditch the Struggle on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ❤️ Leave a rating and ...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: How to transition from a service industry job such as retail salesperson or waiter to a corporate jobLinkedIn tipsThe mindset shift needed to move into corporate💫 Resources: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/resume-power-words https://novoresume.com/career-blog/customer-service-skills 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Ar...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: A conversation with Michelle Niemeyer. She is a speaker, coach and former attorney who teaches professionals how to bend time so they can stay sharp, productive and profitable – without burning out. After finding her way to burnout and back in her own high-performing legal career, Michelle created The Art of Bending Time, a framework that helps people connect the dots across work, life, and purpose to magnetize success and rec...
Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: Broken digital links, broken dreams... I get so many emails from people where their profiles/links/websites do NOT workWe need to audit our online profiles to make sure everything is workingAre we self-sabotaging our businesses by making it hard for people to find us?How comfortable are you being "seen"?📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Are R...