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

We’re sharing insights from seven individuals who have successfully navigated career changes and found meaningful work aligned with their passions and strengths. Each of these career changers faced their own challenges and obstacles but emerged stronger and happier on the other side. But how did they do it?? Let's explore their stories and the valuable advice they offer to anyone considering a career change. (Remember, time is passing, and the only person who can change your future is you!) What you’ll learn What you can do today to start towards a significant career change and personal growth Career advice on when you'll know if you should make a change or not The value of confronting your fears when it comes to the search for a more fulfilling career How to discover new career opportunities and options you may not have considered before   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 Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

People who have good career well-being are interested in their work and answer yes to the question, “Do you like what you do each day? The opposite of that? Career burnout. And in today's world, "burnout culture" is pervasive. If you've ever experienced career burnout or are looking to prevent it, this conversation with Emilie Aries is a must-listen! Emilie shares the core values that transformed her from burnout to a happier and more productive place in her career and life. Prioritize your well-being, take control of your life, and watch the positive changes unfold! What you’ll learn The 3 core variables to help fight burnout How to practice saying “no” and the difference it can make for your life The difference between assertive and aggressive communication How to be more strategic with your life and career to avoid burnout   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 Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Could the answer to thriving at work be as simple as knowing what you want and then asking for it? When we last caught up with Nancy (on episode 532 of the HTYC podcast) she had decided to leave a company she co-founded and had spent 20 years working for. The goal? To explore a genuinely fulfilling career that gave her full autonomy and made her happy. Learn how Nancy navigated multiple offers and ultimately created her ideal career by figuring out what would bring her the most happiness and confidently going after it! (Don’t miss Part 1 of Nancy’s story!) What you’ll learn How to approach conversations with leaders to ask for what you want in a role The obstacles (including your own strengths!) that may be holding you back from your ideal career The importance of assessing your priorities and aligning your desires in order to ask for what you want   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 Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Forget flexibility, what you're really looking for is career autonomy. You deserve to have control over your career, but true autonomy can be much more difficult to find than flexible work. Nancy made the difficult decision to leave her 20-year career as co-founder and VP of an event company in search of more autonomy. She now finds herself at a crossroads, torn between a seemingly ideal full-time role and the cherished freedom of contracting. In this episode, Scott walks her through this decision-making process in a live coaching session! What you’ll learn Why autonomy is often the key to job satisfaction How to handle having tough conversations about career aspirations Scott's tips for figuring out which role is right for you when you're stuck between multiple opportunities   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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

How do you get in touch with people who are incredibly busy and may hold the keys to your ideal career? More than just getting them to respond, how do you get them to be excited to take your call, return your email, or build a relationship with you? We’ve actually been teaching how to do this for years, but because we get questions about this topic so often, we wanted to bring in an expert on this topic. I am excited to share my conversation with Darrah Brustein, founder of Network Under 40, Equitable Payments, and Financial Whiz Kids who shares her experience and expertise in building relationships with busy people. What you’ll learn How to find the “right people” to network with and stand out in your reachouts How to influence leaders and other busy people to want to help you How to ask for what you want when networking with busy people (and avoid being presumptuous)   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 Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)

Changing careers is about way more than just switching jobs. There are many fears and limiting beliefs that can hold you back from going after what you truly want. If you're the kind of person who's a bit scared to take risks, and figuring out your ideal career feels like cracking a secret code, guess what? You’re likely operating from a fixed mindset. Learn how a shift in Larry’s mindset allowed him to realize his passion as a career brewmaster was no longer fulfilling him and that he didn’t just need a new job, but an entirely new career! What you’ll learn How to know if you’re operating from a fixed mindset or growth mindset Why successful career changes involve much more than just changing jobs (and what they do entail) Why you may need to look outside of your hobbies and passions to discover your ideal career    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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Stay in nonprofit or explore new industries? Karen was at a career crossroads when an open role at another nonprofit presented itself in the most unusual way. Gain insights into leveraging your strengths, creating your ideal career profile, and embracing the unexpected to shape your own fulfilling career path.  What you’ll learn How to navigate the career crossroads of staying in nonprofit or exploring new industries How to identify new roles in unexpected places An inside look at exploring the unexpected twists of changing roles within nonprofit 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 Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

There is no way to know what a hiring manager will ask in an interview, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare! HTYC coach, Megan Crawford, has a background in recruiting and has conducted thousands of interviews. She joins Scott to discuss what you can do to be extremely prepared for any interview. They provide great interview tips on how to approach interviews with confidence, align your true self with the role, and stop performing and start having genuine conversations. What you’ll learn Interview tips on how to embrace authenticity for success How to expertly prepare for an interview How to be yourself in an interview and have a genuine conversation with the hiring manager   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 Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

A layoff can leave you feeling completely out of control with no idea what to do next. Melissa found herself in this exact position and was scared to put herself back out there from fear of being laid off again. Learn how Melissa gained the confidence to go after what she truly wanted for the first time in her career and made being laid off the best thing that ever happened to her career.  What you’ll learn Strategies for making a career change after being laid off How to turn a professional setback into a boost for your career How to stay focused when faced with difficult career change decisions   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!   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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)

Maybe you don’t completely dread going to work every day, but there’s a different category you may fall into: the "checked out and just don't care" crew. That fire and passion you once felt for your career seem to have fizzled out, and you’re feeling disengaged. If you’ve been spending your time in a job that is out of alignment with what you value, even if you enjoy your day-to-day job functions, you may have gotten to the point of being apathetic. That’s where Brian found himself for the first time in his career. When he was looped into a round of company layoffs, he overcame his initial panic by stepping back and aligning his career search with what he valued most, ultimately landing his ideal role and reigniting his passion for his career.  What you’ll learn  The connection between your values and feeling disengaged at work  How to identify what is most important to you when making a values-aligned career change  How to leverage your network and ask the right questions when searching for a company that fits your values  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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Learn how to switch industries without starting in an entry-level position, taking a pay cut, or going back to school (no matter how long you’ve been in your current industry!) Scott and HTYC career coach, Taj Dashaun, discuss the 4 steps you can take if you've decided it's time to set your sights on a new industry for your career.    What you’ll learn  How to conduct an audit of your skillset to identify transferable skills that align with your target industry The 4 steps to take when you decide to switch industries  What to say when reaching out to build relationships in a new industry   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! Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com    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 Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Having a job you dislike can have a more detrimental impact on your mental health than being unemployed (Seriously! This is backed by research). Aaron began to realize this truth as he found himself contemplating some pretty dark things if it just meant he didn’t have to go in to work. He had never identified with his career in construction management and felt extremely unfulfilled, but seeing as he worked for the family business… he felt completely trapped. Listen to Aaron share the chain of events that gave him the confidence to step away from the family business and go after his lifelong dream of being a lawyer.  What you’ll learn  The impact a dissatisfying career can have on your mental health  How to step out of your comfort zone and take control of your career  The power of self-reflection and self-awareness in your career journey    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 Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

If you’re feeling lost or overwhelmed by all of the possibilities of your next career, the answer to narrowing down your search may be to focus on organizations. How do you do that? By taking all of the must-haves you’ve identified for your ideal career and finding organizations that meet those criteria. But that is drastically oversimplifying it, which is why we’ve dedicated an episode to this topic! We’re sharing a live coaching call of Scott walking one of our clients, Julie, through this exact scenario. Learn how to get clear on your must-haves, narrow down organizations that meet them, and then how to reach out to these organizations to identify if they’re a great fit for you. What you’ll learn  The importance of focusing on organizations to narrow down your career search How to identify your must-haves for your ideal career Strategies for finding organizations that meet your criteria Tips for reaching out to potential organizations and assessing if they're a good fit 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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

We've all experienced those moments of feeling trapped in a job that no longer brings us joy. Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing, leaving us feeling stuck and unable to take that first step toward a better situation. However, by taking proactive action and defining your ideal, you’ll find yourself well prepared to finally make a leap to more fulfilling work the unexpected occurs. Learn how Kristen turned an unexpected layoff into a catalyst for reinventing her career. Get inspired to make bold moves and find fulfillment in your career! What you’ll learn  How to reinvent your career using threads of your past roles  The importance of proactively pursuing what you truly want for your career. Preparing for unexpected setbacks by taking small steps towards your goals.   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!   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.   Referenced in this episode: Kristen’s website- https://www.kristenrocco.com/   Related Episodes Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

Are you tired of constantly overthinking important life decisions, like changing careers? Well, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the world of overthinkers and explore how to break free from analysis paralysis. Scott is joined by one of our career coaches, Bri, who shares practical strategies to help you step out of your comfort zone and embrace imperfect action on your path to a more fulfilling career. Join us as we challenge the notion of waiting for certainty and learn how taking action, even without absolute confidence, can be the key to real change. Don't let overthinking hold you back anymore! What you’ll learn  The common traits and challenges of overthinkers when it comes to making career changes How to avoid questioning too much and talking yourself out of making a change The power of imperfect action and how taking courageous steps, even before feeling ready, can lead to confidence and success in your new career path   Did you know that other peeps who listen to this podcast are calling the HTYC audiobook the “best audiobook experience they’ve ever had hands down"? Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work! 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 Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)

Making a career change doesn’t always go according to plan. Louie had worked in medical imaging for 13 years but decided he was ready for a change, and made the switch to IT. When his new role began negatively affecting his health and family, he quit without another lined up. Learn how Louie pivoted back to medical imaging, but this time found his ideal role. What you'll learn How to define what you really are looking for when you decide to make a career change How to use your connections to make a career change The importance of prioritizing your health over your career    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 Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Here's the thing about burnout—it's contagious. When leaders are overwhelmed and running on empty, it can seep into the entire organization and cause widespread burnout. But here's the good news: leaders have the power to turn the tide and create a thriving environment for all. Today, Dave Stachowiak joins one of HTYC’s leaders, Cindy Gonos, to discuss preventing leadership burnout, and ultimately positively impacting burnout in your organization as a whole What you’ll learn  The importance of leadership vulnerability, and how to approach it with your team  How changing your feedback system can help overall happiness in your organization How teams can work together to prevent burnout The six main indicators of burnout Did you know that other peeps who listen to this podcast are calling the HTYC audiobook the “best audiobook experience they’ve ever had hands down"? Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Related Episodes 126: Your Career Path is NOT a Straight Line with Dave Stachowiak 351: Advancing Your Career When You're Forced to Change      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.  

Starting your own business has become quite the buzz these days, but let's be real—it's not for everyone. Sometimes people confuse their desire for more freedom and flexibility with the need to become their own boss. However, there are certain folks and situations where starting a business could be the perfect career move. The question is, how do you know if entrepreneurship is the right move for your career? Our guest, Amy, shares how she came to the realization that opening her own business was the right move for her, and how she built a support system that allowed her to take the leap into creative entrepreneurship. What you’ll learn  How to know if you should open your own business or if you just need to make a career change Where to find your biggest supporters and motivators when starting a business Questions to ask yourself if you’re considering becoming an entrepreneur   Have you read the book yet? Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available in print, ebook and audiobook! If you want to know how to make an intentional career change to work you’re excited to wake up for, visit happentoyourcareer.com/book!   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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts))  

Say goodbye to the boring grind and hello to a career that brings out the best in you! Gallup's research has revealed the one thing that has the biggest impact on whether or not your work is fulfilling. Can you guess what it is? (You probably can from the title of this episode…) It's whether or not your strengths fit the role you're in. That's right, the key to unlocking fulfillment in your work lies in fitting your strengths to your career. In this episode, Scott discusses these findings with Dr. Jim Harter, the Chief Scientist of Workplace and Wellbeing at Gallup! What you’ll learn  How organizations can create a thriving culture of engaged employees  The research and data-backed knowledge that supports the link between strengths and finding fulfilling work How to have more meaningful conversations with your leader (or your team if you are a leader!)   Have you had the chance to read our new book? “Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work” is the best place to find all of the most valuable HTYC advice, and it’s now available in print, ebook, and on audiobook (hello, podcast listeners!) Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information 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 Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)    

Is making a career change really worth the effort, perseverance, and time it takes? Listen to Vicky’s inspiring journey from feeling stuck to thriving in a new role, and decide for yourself!    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. 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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)