In this episode, we talk about massage therapy with Caleb Larsen aka The Viking. Caleb will help you look at massage in a whole new way. Caleb never had any intentions of becoming a massage therapist. In fact, he wanted to go into physical therapy. He sort of landed on massage on accident but ended up falling in love with it and never looking back. [01:41] Crazy career story[04:12] The day-to-day life of a masseuse[15:58] Unexpected aspects of the job[19:24] Different areas of massage[23:00] Why do so many students change fields?[30:00] Clients talking during a session[35:07] Caleb's career journey[42:04] Caleb's career adviceFind the link to Caleb's social media and website in the show notes. www.kristinszalajko.com/episode13. Totalmuscletherapy.com
Often times we define ourselves by our jobs. We can feel lost if our job is no longer our identity. We worry others will judge us or that we are not good enough.I'm here to tell you that you are so much more than your job! [01:10] Quiet Quitting[02:41] The average corporate story[04:50] Why we need work/life balance[05:46] Segmenting v. integrating[07:31] Travel and work hours[08:21] You are not your job[11:33] Find a job that fits who you are. The show notes can be found at www.kristinszalajko.com/episode12. Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review!
Along with the other key elements, meeting your basic needs is key to happiness. Meeting your basic needs includes more than just money. Meeting your basic needs includes money, benefits, commute, environment, job security, and location. Join me in this episode as I discuss each one in detail. [00:57] Welcome[02:22] Why meeting your basic needs matters so much[03:27] Does money buy happiness?[06:24] Salary & benefits[09:45] Commute[12:42] Environment[13:39] Job securityAs always, the show notes can be found at www.kristinszalajko.com/episode11.
"When you get bit by the security bug, you're just bit." - Ken HehlKen Hehl, Chief Information Security Officer, walks us through the different types of roles within information security and the type of a person it takes to succeed within the industry. [00:46] What Ken does[01:55] Information security has changed[03:34] Crazy story[05:07] Different types of jobs within the field[12:53] Do you need a degree?[20:40] Ken's career journey[26:52] Key elements as it relates to information security[34:44] Unexpected aspects of the job[42:12] Career adviceFind the show notes at www.kristin.szalajko.com/episode10. Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!
While most of us need to work, we ALL want to feel like we have a purpose. Our careers can provide that purpose for us. Serving others, in a myriad of ways, can provide that purpose. In this episode, we look at different ways your career can make a difference. Decide what type of difference you want to make. [00:00] Welcome[01:15] True happiness[02:48] Serving at work[06:48] Earn to give[07:25] Advocate for a good cause[08: 47] Be a giver[10:41] Final thoughtsFind everything referenced in the episode in the show notes along with a full transcript. www.kristinszalajko.com/episode9. Hit the follow button and leave a review so that someone in your same shoes can find us.
No matter how much you love to do what you do, a company can make or break your experience. Bad companies and bad bosses can ruin everything for you! Learn what to be on the lookout for when choosing a company to work for. [00:00[ Welcome[02:00] A Company can make or break your experience[03:19] Management matters[05:07] Getting along with your colleagues[06:10] Good training and procedures[07:36] Psychological safety[08:36] Ethics[10:55] How to spot a good companyYou can find the link to all the PDF references in the show notes at www.kristinszalajko.com/episode8. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and turn on your notifications. Please leave a review so others can find us.
Do you need time freedom, financial freedom, or purpose freedom?Tricia Weiss talks about why she chose to leave her successful corporate job. After looking at 19 different network marketing companies, she chose to align herself with doTerra. Tricia talks about what to look for in a network marketing company and how you can make an actual career out of it using the company and your own personal brand. In this episode, we overcome many of the stigmas that are connected to network marketing. [00:00] Intro[04:11] Day-to-day in direct sales[12:56] Different ways to grow the business[20:14] Network marketing is similar to running a franchise[28:56] How to find success in this space[32:45] Tricia's Career Journey[41:00] Working with a familyYou can find the link to Tricia's website, program, and social media sites in the show notes at www.kristinszalajko.com/episode7. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to catch each episode. Leave a review!
You have been looking at careers wrong your whole life. No one taught you what you need to have a good career. There are six key elements you need to have a great career. This episode dives into the second key element of skill. Learn to spot the things you should be considering when looking at various career paths. [00:00] Welcome[01:55] The difference between anxiety and boredom[06:46] Skills are built, not discovered[10:19] Relationships are helpful, but skill is key[11:14] Negotiation power[14:21] How much training are you willing to get?[17:18] Skills assessment Get the full transcript and access to all the downloads that go along with this episode at www.kristinszalajko.com/episode6 . Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating.
The first step to enjoying any job is feeling engaged. You need to be engaged and enjoy the work that you are doing. Engagement goes beyond just having a simple interest in a topic. There are specific things included with engagement that need to be present. In this episode, we talk about the elements needed for engagement along with the things that are NOT required to enjoy your career (i.e. passion). Take a listen. [00:00] Intro[05:25] Feeling a Sense of Accomplishment[09:43] Holding Your Attention[11:53] Finding Enough Variety[14:22] What engagement is NOTYou can find the show notes and the link to the Key Element PDF at www.kristinszalajko.com/episode5. Please subscribe and review the podcast!
Do you ever wonder what it will be like to be an engineer? In this episode, we talk to Erick Cuentas to get a feel for what being an engineer is like. Erick is a medical device engineer. He breaks down how he chose his career path and the mistakes he made along the way. He also advises anyone looking to break into the career field. [00:00] Intro[06:05] Is Engineering Engaging?[11:12] Skills Needed for Engineering[15:09] Advice to Become an Engineer[21:43] Working at Different Companies[35:35] Final ThoughtsErick Cuentas can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-cuentas/ The show notes can be found at www.kristinszalajko.com/episode4. There you will find the link to the List of Careers mentioned in the episode. Please subscribe and review the podcast!
A career is like an iceberg. There is so much more to a good career than what can be seen on the surface (i.e. title and salary). There is an entire iceberg of elements beneath the surface that have a large impact on how happy we are at work. In this episode, I'll introduce the six key elements of a good career. These elements are CRITICAL to feeling happy at work. If even one element is a little off, your whole experience can be tainted. [00:00] Intro[03:35] How I found the Key Elements[05:20] Iceberg of Elements[08:43] What the Key Elements Are[09:24] Deciding If you Need a Change[13:35] Sunk-Cost FallacyYou can find the show notes at www.kristinszalajko.com/episode3. You will find a link to the Key Elements Worksheet PDF inside the show notes.Please subscribe and leave a review!
It's really hard to know which career is a good fit for you if you don't know what your overall career and life goals are. You need to have a clear vision of what a successful career looks like for you to filter down your career options and decide on a path. In this episode, I'll talk about how you can find your vision and get clear on what you are looking for out of a career. This will be the first step in filtering down your options and will get you one step closer to discovering the right career for you. [00:00] Intro[01:35] Your Destination[04:30] Your Why[09:11] Questions to Ask Yourself[14:12] Final ThoughtsFind the show notes at www.kristinszalajko.com/episode2. You will find the link to the "Your Why" PDF mentioned in the episode in the show notes. Please subscribe and leave a review!
Welcome to the Career Shakeup Podcast! We are all about career exploration for adults. It's time for you to finally get on the right career path. In this episode, we introduce ourselves and talk a little bit about you and where you are in your journey. Kristin Szalajko explains the frustrations of not knowing what career path is right for you. She will give you the formula to discover the right career and teach you how to move forward. [00:00] Intro[01:10] About You[02:25] Introduction of the host, Kristin Szalajko[04:57] The plan for you to follow[06:22] The benefits of the podcastFind the show notes at: www.kristinszalajko.com/episode1. Please subscribe and leave a review!