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The Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentOne Second of Strength Can Change Your Life with Guest Expert Tanner ClarkWhat if all it took was one moment of strength to feel more aligned? Whether it’s making a career change or making choices about personal relationships, choosing to overcome your fear and move forward in a single moment, despite the discomfort, can change your life.   Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Tanner Clark, a TEDx and Mindset Speaker who helps people of all ages use their One Second of Strength to improve their lives, set intentions, observe their behavior, and pursue what matters most.  In this episode, you’ll learn how socie...2025-05-0147 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentLife, Career, or Relationship Crossroads? Two Questions Unlock Your PathAre you feeling lost, uncertain, stressed, or anxious about a big decision, and you're not sure which next step to take? Navigating major life, career, and relationship decisions can feel overwhelming. It’s in these turbulent, unsteady, and chaotic times that we’re tasked with choices that will make huge impacts on our lives.  Seasons of change are an inevitable part of life. It’s how you approach those changes that makes all the difference.  Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake discusses the collective season of change many of us are experiencing and the un...2025-04-1710 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentWhat If What You Believe Isn’t True?What if the story you've been telling yourself is THE THING that’s holding you back? Our brains create narratives to make sense of experiences, but often, these stories are inaccurate. By accepting our internal stories as absolute truth, we remain stuck, surrounded by the same perspectives that will only continue to hold us back. When we start to challenge these assumptions, it helps us begin to break free from limiting beliefs and uncover new possibilities that help foster a deeper understanding of ourselves and clear the path toward personal transformation. Today on Th...2025-03-0611 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 273: Tiny Experiments, BIG Breakthroughs with Guest Expert Anne-Laure Le CunffIs the fear of uncertainty keeping you stuck? Feeling drained or unfulfilled isn’t a personal weakness. It’s a sign that you’re operating on outdated scripts, following paths that no longer serve you. But breaking free doesn’t require a massive leap… just a tiny experiment. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment®, Blake welcomes Anne-Laure Le Cunff. She is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and writer and is the founder of Ness Labs.  She explores evidence-based methods for people to make the most of their minds, navigate uncertainty, and practice lifelong learning. Her work has been feature...2025-02-2042 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentCultivating ConfidenceWhen your gut tells you something, do you listen or do you tend to push those feelings aside? Intuition is your inner compass, but too often, we ignore those important signals- and that could be the very thing that’s holding you back from the life you want to create.  Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment®, Blake explains why learning to trust your intuition is one of the fastest and most impactful ways to create the life that you want. She shares one simple thing you can do today to unlock your inner confidence. I...2025-02-0614 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 271: Solve Any Challenge with This Simple QuestionWe often think that tough situations require complex solutions.  But what if the solution was much simpler than you think? Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake reveals the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and how one simple mindset shift can help you simplify complex problems, foster curiosity, and operate from a place of non-judgment.  In this episode, you’ll learn how our lack of formal education around growth is the reason why we often repeat the same mistakes over and over again. Simplifying your thought process helps expand your perspe...2025-01-2308 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentHow Your Network Shapes Your Success with Guest Expert Anne Marie AndersonThe people we surround ourselves with can either help or hinder our success in life. They’re the ones who provide support and offer words of encouragement when we need it. And they’re not afraid to challenge us when we’re stuck.  Our support system helps us see our strengths and acknowledge our weaknesses because they know that true growth comes from action, not perfection. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Anne Marie Anderson, a three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker and author. Taking bold moves in her career has helped he...2025-01-0943 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentChallenging Boss or Coworker? Here’s What to DoDo you often come home from work feeling emotionally drained from dealing with a toxic boss or a challenging work relationship? Just making it through the workday under these circumstances can feel like an accomplishment, but the truth is that over time, a toxic workplace will wear you down.  “Life is teaching us lessons, and we will keep getting that lesson over and over and over again until we learn it. It first starts as a whisper, then a knock, then a bang on the door, and then the whole damn thing will come down.” 2024-10-1712 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 252: What If It Could Be EasyDoes everything about your life feel complicated? If the answer is yes, then you’re not alone. In our society, we’ve turned complexity into a type of social currency that’s rewarded.  Work hard! Overcome obstacles! Do the impossible! But what if all of this difficulty and complexity could be washed away? What if the struggle wasn’t necessary to achieve your goals? What if life could just be easy? Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake poses this very question, asking you to apply it to your life. It’s...2024-05-0206 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentI've Never Done This Before...Do you need something big to change in your life, but no matter how you divvy up the hours in your day, you just can’t find enough time to devote to the process? What if you could create the changes you’ve been looking for in a fraction of the time?  What if you could regain control of your time and find more space for the things that really matter… in just 15 minutes a day? Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake is doing something she’s NEVER done before, and she’s calling it...2024-04-0404 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Expansion & Relaunch of The Bridge to Fulfillment®How long have you been searching for your True North?  For high achievers, the drive toward success comes naturally. But too often, intentionality gets sacrificed in the process.  If you crave deeper meaning in the work you do and the life you’re living, and you’ve been waiting for the right guidance to align your talents with your passions in life, then we welcome you to the NEW Bridge to Fulfillment®.   Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ podcast, Blake shares the important changes that have led to the restructuring of our long-proven process, an...2024-03-0708 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentIntuition is Your SuperpowerDid you know there’s a gift we’ve all been given?  It tells us right from wrong, guides good decision-making, and helps us find purpose and meaning in our lives.  It’s the power of your intuition, and we’re all born with it.  But too often, we ignore it. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake reveals why we tend to ignore this powerful compass. Rather than let other people and false beliefs shape the direction of your life, it’s time to tap into your intuitive superpower.  In this episo...2024-02-0805 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentTransform and Create Your RealityHow do you perceive the world around you?  Do you feel like your life is full of insurmountable challenges, or that change for you is impossible? It might surprise you to know that you create your own reality. And you have the power to change it.  Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake shares the truth about the belief systems we create, and how you can start to chip away at those false beliefs in order to create change in your life.  In this episode, you’ll learn why the reality that we...2024-01-2511 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 231: Influence is Your Superpower with Guest Expert Zoe ChanceDo you wish that your perspective, opinion, and your voice carried more power?  The feeling that your words lack influence is common among women, and the long-term effects of this feeling of powerlessness can greatly influence your path in life.  Digging deeper into where this feeling comes from is an important step toward harnessing your ability to speak up and gain greater control over your life.  You can reclaim your voice and turn it into your superpower!  Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake Schofield welcomes Zoe Chance. She’s a writer...2023-08-1040 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentBuild Confidence in Your Decision-MakingWhen it comes to decision-making, do you usually start by asking the people in your life what they think you should do? While it might seem like a good idea to gain outside perspectives, sometimes your own feelings can get lost in that sea of advice. Not only does so much extra input have the potential to blur your own thoughts and feelings, but it’s also time consuming. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake explains the importance of having real confidence when it comes to making decisions, and how that confidence can...2023-03-3006 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 210: How to Gain & Maintain MomentumHas it been a while since you’ve felt the ease of being “in flow”? Do you feel like you’ve lost your momentum and don’t know how to get it back?  If you’ve felt burned out, drained, or exhausted at the end of the day, then your momentum may not be moving in the direction you want.  Today on The Bridge to FulfillmentⓇ, Blake explains why the direction of your momentum is such an essential part of building the life and career that you want.  In this episode, you’ll hear about the risk...2023-03-1608 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 209: In the Same Role & Happier Than I Could’ve Imagined (Melissa’s Story)Do you feel unfulfilled in your job but wonder how big of a change you’d need to actually feel happy & fulfilled again by the work you do? We often assume that a huge shift is necessary…but the truth is that even small shifts can have a HUGE impact. When Melissa’s friends and family started telling her she wasn’t herself, Melissa knew that her dissatisfaction at work was a big part of the problem. She knew something needed to change, so when she joined The Bridge to Fulfillment® program, she came in fully exp...2023-03-0931 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 200: Lessons from Investing Over $450k in CoachingBefore you hire a coach, it’s important to know how to hire the right coach.  It’s why I’ve confidently invested over $450,000 in coaching to date – because knowing what to do before hiring a coach is the key to making it a wise and life-changing investment. Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake outlines the best method for finding and hiring the right coach. If you’ve been thinking it’s time to invest in career coaching, then this episode will help you make the right choice.  In this episode, you’ll learn what to d...2023-01-0515 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 196: Simple Steps for More Presence in Your Life with Guest Expert Renee MettyWith the holiday season in high gear, do you feel like you’re being pulled in 100 different directions? At the center of all of your roles and responsibilities, there’s a person. Someone who dreams of having more space to just “be.” But, with so many things crowding your to-do list every day, it’s hard to find the space to breathe.  What if you could find more ease and feel more present in every moment of your life? What if there was a way to relieve yourself of all of that stress? What if you could t...2022-12-0830 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 176: Editing Your Resume Won’t Help Change IndustriesIf you’re updating your resume right now in the hopes that it will lead you to something better, then it’s time to hear the hard truth…   It’s likely that you’re only perpetuating a cycle of feeling stuck.   People looking for change too often jump straight to updating their resumes. But, if you’re looking to change careers or industries, updating your resume is NOT the answer and will only lead you to feeling stuck.   Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake reveals why an updated resu...2022-07-2108 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 126: Life is Happening FOR you, Not TO You with Guest L.Y. MarlowThe events that take place in our lives happen in order to teach us something, and when we possess the courage to surrender to life’s lessons, we gain valuable wisdom that directs us towards our purpose. Life is actually happening for us, rather than to us. In today’s episode, Blake sits down with L.Y. Marlow. Marlow is an award-winning author, sought-after empowerment advocate, and influencer whose life journey took her from a legacy of domestic violence to the opulence of corporate America.  Today, she leads a life devoted to inspiring other women to em...2021-08-0537 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 115: Unlocking Your Creative GeniusIf you’re coming home from work late, day after day, feeling emotionally drained and way too tired to do any of the things that really make you happy, you’re not alone. It’s all too common to feel down and less-than-motivated about the work you do. But, the big question is, what action will you take to change your life?    In today’s episode, Blake sits down with Victoria Song, leadership advisor to some of the most visionary founders and CEOs in Silicon valley, and influential celebrities alike. You’ll hear her personal journey of finding joy a...2021-05-2039 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 109: Overcoming Overwhelm: Tools To Help You Break The Cycle & Feel More At PeaceAs a high achiever, how often do you find yourself feeling completely underwater? For women with lots of important work on their plate, overwhelm can be a near-daily occurrence. And unfortunately, this is often something we take for granted as a part of working life. But a little introspection and some mindset adjustments will reveal that that’s just not the case. In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake digs into the underlying reasons why we get overwhelmed, questions to help you analyze and identify where the overwhelming feeling comes from in your life so yo...2021-04-0811 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 108: Network Authentically To Create A Spider Web Of People Championing FOR YOUWho's in your corner as you navigate your career? The people you connect with within your professional world can be your biggest champions and strongest advocates if you let them - and good networking skills are the path to great connections. In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake covers the topic of networking, including why so many people avoid it, how to recognize the value of networking for both the giving and receiving sides of the equation, the mistakes people often make in their approach, and the opportunities that open up for you when you...2021-04-0109 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 107: How To Transition Out Of Your Job, EVEN IF You're Time-Starved Or Don't Know Where To StartWhat do you do when you realize that you’re in the wrong job but the thought of a big transition scares you? Most of the time, that fear stems from a lot of common misconceptions about yourself, your current job, and what’s possible if you make that change. But with some clarity and a strong understanding of value, you can start planning now for a more fulfilling future.   In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake discusses the process by which you can position yourself for the next stage in your career from your curre...2021-03-2516 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 106: Experiencing Ageism? Here’s How You Can Compete & WIN In The Job MarketIn looking for the next big step in your career, has your age ever stopped your search in its tracks? While ageism is a common concern among women on the job market, we need to dig further down past the surface issue and into the root cause to get rid of it for good. In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake dives deep on how to combat ageism in the job search process, including identifying the real problems that might be blocking your way when ageism isn’t in play, the foundational elements you need to...2021-03-1814 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 105: Mid-Career Transitions: Why You're NOT Alone & How You Can Get UNSTUCKWhen one phase of your career draws to a close, how do you bridge the gap and place yourself somewhere that makes you feel fulfilled and valued and allows you to make a real impact? Women facing a mid-career transition often feel intimidated or afraid of the next step - but the next step is a chance to position yourself somewhere incredible. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake puts mid-career changes in context as the opportunity for growth and fulfillment that they are, lays out the most common reasons women get stuck in this...2021-03-1120 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 104: Never Fear A Layoff Again: How To Regain Control Of Your Life & CareerWhen one phase of your career draws to a close, how do you bridge the gap and place yourself somewhere that makes you feel fulfilled and valued and allows you to make a real impact? Women facing a mid-career transition often feel intimidated or afraid of the next step - but the next step is a chance to position yourself somewhere incredible. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake puts mid-career changes in context as the opportunity for growth and fulfillment that they are, lays out the most common reasons women get stuck in this...2021-03-0415 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 103: The Art & Science Of Networking: How To Build A Strategy That WORKSDid you know that around 80% of jobs are landed through networking? Given that fact, how's your networking strategy working out for you? If it isn't, there are a few simple but powerful strategies you'll want to know about.   On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake digs deep on the signs and symptoms you see when you aren't networking effectively, how a lack of clarity on what you want and an inability to express and understand your unique value can hurt your networking efforts, and the best way to successfully reach out to people as you l...2021-02-2514 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 98: Difficult Manager Making Work Unbearable? Here’s What You Can DoThink for a moment about the worst manager you’ve ever had…what made them so terrible? How did you handle it? Or if you didn’t handle it, how much did you put up with, and what was the overall impact on your life?  On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake dives into the uncertainty and exhaustion faced by many women who are dealing with frustrating management, getting the right help to get out of that situation (in whatever way is right for that situation), the puzzle pieces about which you’ll need some...2021-01-2120 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 97: How To Determine If A Job Opportunity Is Right For YOUWhen you think about a career transition, does the phrase “leap of faith” come to mind? That’s a very common misconception. It’s the idea that there’s no way to know what you’re getting into with a new role until you’re already in it. And it’s an idea we need to reevaluate. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake lays out the secret to knowing whether or not the grass is greener in that other job you’re considering before you commit to a change, tools to help you develop the cl...2021-01-1412 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentSet Yourself Up for Success: Reflecting on Lessons from 2020What's your New Year's resolution this year?   Lots of us will promise to lose weight, work out regularly or read more. Most of us will forget about those promises by February. Because the fact is, they don't matter. We need to go deeper and do the work to set goals and intentions that will make a real impact on our lives.   On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake breaks down the best ways to look forward to our goals for the new year, learning to let go of the un...2020-12-3111 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 92: Regain Control of Your Life & Get OFF the Road to BurnoutIs a yearly or even quarterly bout of burnout normal for you? Most of us accept these episodes as a normal part of our career, never realizing that we have the power to make them stop and quit compromising our health, relationships and even our happiness to these unhealthy patterns.   On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake tackles the subject of burnout, including the reasons we suffer from burnout - and the reasons we don't, the belief systems and lack of clarity that keep us standing in our own way, and how to b...2020-12-1019 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThinking About Investing in Yourself? Here’s What You Need to Know.How often do you invest in the people around you? Spouse, kids, coworkers, clients… when you put all your resources into caring for others, an investment in yourself (whatever it might be) can begin to seem both implausible and not worth it. While there's no way to be sure, there are ways to approach the concept to give yourself an answer you can feel good about.   On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake digs into how you can be sure that you will see amazing benefits from investing in yourself, identifying patterns in you...2020-11-2625 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 89: Are You Where You Want To Be?What do you look forward to every morning? What gets you up and excited to meet the day? If you don’t have a solid answer, it’s time to ask yourself why. You deserve a life filled with work you love and challenges you can meet with intention and energy. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake sheds some light on getting where you want to be in life, including topics like recognizing the impact of every day when it’s easy to just go through the motions, acknowledging your skills, talents and potential to mov...2020-11-1910 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP 87 - Knocking Down The Barriers To Work-Life HarmonyAre you someone who loves to work from home, or has the new arrangement we’ve gotten used to during the pandemic completely shaken up the separation of your job from the rest of your life? It can be hard to set clear boundaries at work when work is so close to home, but it is both possible and necessary to do so in a way that works for you.   On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake discusses the common areas of complexity that surround the search for work-life harmony - particularly while so...2020-11-0521 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentBridge Stories: Your Answer to Communicating & Maximizing Your ValueDo you know what makes you special? Knowing and expressing our past experience, gifts and what we bring to the table in our careers is one of the hardest parts of making a successful career transition - and it’s also one of the most vital.  On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake dives into the practice of building effective bridge stories, including ways you can discover and communicate your unique set of transferable skills, developing clarity about your individual value (your experiences, lens and wants or needs) as well as about the environment around you...2020-10-2919 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentStop Second-Guessing & Get Certainty on the Right PathWhen was the last time you were called a "perfectionist"? For too many driven women, perfectionism manifests itself internally as constant second-guessing and anxiety. It clouds our judgment and freezes us where we stand. How much more could you achieve if you didn't have that barrier in your way? On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake dives into how we get stuck in place when we constantly doubt and second-guess ourselves, finding a framework to walk towards rather than a crystal-clear destination, and ways to cultivate clarity around your needs and priorities so...2020-10-1517 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentIs it the Right Time for a Change?“What we hold onto tightly is often what holds us back” - Wendy Pope Uncovering the right time to make a career change is never easy...life always seems to be in the way - but take some time to ask yourself the right questions and watch the opportunities unfold. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake digs into the question of when the right time will be to make a change, including the signs to look for, the obstacles we believe are standing in our way, and why we have to l...2020-09-2417 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentHow to Transition Your Career Without Taking a Step BackIt is common to believe transitioning our careers means we’ll have to take a big pay cut, a step back in impact or a leap of faith...but just because some people make that choice, doesn’t mean it is the only one available. There is another choice - a better one, in fact. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake tackles the topic of transitioning your career without taking a big step backwards, including the mental blocks that keep us stuck, the factors that uniquely set her clients up for success and fulf...2020-09-1016 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentIs Work Bleeding into Your Life?Work life balance is always a hot topic...but amidst this pandemic and the shift of working from home, the risk of burnout, depression and an all-out war is building for working moms. COVID is the great accelerator - the cracks in the foundation are now starting to become full-fledged gaps. So what do you do about it when you feel stuck in Groundhog Day, are overwhelmed with your workload and don’t feel like you are able to separate life from work?  It’s time for a change - and it starts with getting clear on th...2020-09-0309 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentApplying for Jobs and Getting Ghosted (Hint: It Likely Isn't Ageism)Making career moves is hard at any point in life - but if you're making a change after 20+ years working, and getting little to no feedback from potential employers who won't hire you, it's all too easy to fill in some blanks… On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake addresses the subject of perceived ageism as you make a necessary career transition and tells the story of Libby, a client who found her ideal role with clarity, an understanding of her own value, and a refusal to settle. Listen in to get a ne...2020-08-2708 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentHow to Identify and Leverage Your Skills to Transition IndustriesAre you clear enough on what you want to be able to transition into a new career?  Maybe this sounds familiar: "I could have told you that I wanted better work/life balance, to be more present with my family, work that felt challenging, creative & made a difference. I wanted work that allowed me to leverage my passion for developing and helping others." But if you are defining your next path by general standards like those, they likely won't be enough for you. On this episode of T...2020-08-2007 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentWhen Jumping to Another Job Isn't the AnswerIf you’ve been around a while, you know the feeling of jumping to take another job, hoping this next move will finally be “it” only to find out 6-12 months later that you are back in the same spot - or worse. When jumping to another job isn’t the answer, this is what you need to do. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake lays out the recipe for a successful career transition, including a strategy and framework that aligns with you and your skills and values, the necessit...2020-08-0615 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentBlessings in Disguise2020 isn’t turning out like any of us expected...and yet, in spite of all the uncertainty, we might find ourselves receiving the greatest blessings in disguise. On this short, thought-provoking episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake dives into the process of reflecting on change as a result of COVID-19, asking the right questions to reach a state of clarity, and a challenge to help you find purpose and alignment in the midst of a confusing time.    You’ll Learn   How the pandemic is unexpectedly bringing to light what we don't w...2020-07-0911 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentHow to Determine if it’s the Right Time for a ChangeBig decisions come with lots of factors, and, after a while, it can start to feel impossible to make any choice - let alone the right one. So, how do you decide if it's time to make a move? On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake lays out the one question that will help you figure out whether it's time for a big change, recognize what's holding you back and get clarity on what to do next. Listen in for the breath of fresh air and the reality check you just might need.  Y...2020-05-2108 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentProtect & Prepare Series: What You Can Do Now to Transition into the Right Path Without Wasting TimeFor those who have been in one role for a long time or a specific type of role, changing careers can seem like a huge leap of faith. But it doesn’t need to be. If you’re properly prepared, and steady in your values and needs, you’ll find that you can take a measured, rewarding path forward.  On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake continues the Protect & Prepare training series with a discussion on the steps that make up your bridge to a successful career transition, including alignment between your work and you...2020-05-141h 01The Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP63: Protect & Prepare Series The Next Steps to Becoming Indispensable in the MarketSo many of us are afraid right now. Between the economic situation, health risks, and everything else that makes the future look very unsteady, it’s .easy to find your head spinning when you think about protecting your future in the job market, let alone transitioning into a role that fits and fulfills you. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake dives deep on how to protect and make yourself indispensable in the current market, including knowing the risks of operating out of fear, moving forward by identifying “trigger points”, which elements you need t...2020-05-071h 02The Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP62: Protect & Prepare series - Finding Calm in the ChaosVery few of us can say that the current state of the world is causing us absolutely no stress. There's the economy to worry about, our work, the health of our families - add to that stress a feeling of uncertainty in your career trajectory, and it becomes too much to handle. Time to look at some healthy ways to address the stress.  On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake goes into the ways that unmanaged stress can lead to severe health issues, the three dominoes you can put in place to protect yourself (p...2020-04-3053 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentHow to Keep Your Sanity Working from Home During the Coronavirus with Blake SchofieldCoronavirus has thrown us all for a loop - many of us now find ourselves working with a completely new schedule or environment as we self-isolate, and that comes with a ton of new challenges. How do you navigate this new normal?  On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake gives listeners some useful tips and tools for staying on track and staying sane while working from home through the coronavirus crisis, including structuring your time, managing your kids' schedules and adjusting your perspective to make the most of an uncertain time. Tune in f...2020-04-0916 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentMistakes Made by New Business Owners with Blake SchofieldSo - you're thinking of going your own way and creating a business to get you the fulfilling life you want. The process of starting a business from the ground up is intimidating, and it can be tough to know what advice to take and even how to proceed without taking a serious false step. As with a lot of situations in life, it helps to hear from someone who's been where you are. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake outlines some of the most common mistakes up-and-coming business owners make, why...2020-03-2620 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentWhy Treating Your Career Transition Like a Usual Job Search Sets You Up for Failure with Blake SchofieldMost of us have searched for a job before - it's not difficult, and if you've done it once, you can do it again. The problem you face, as a woman transitioning out of the wrong career, is that no job board, headhunter or resume writer can give you the opportunity you're seeking if you have no clue where you want to go. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake expands on the mistakes that get made when you confuse a transition out of an unfulfilling career with a routine job search, the tools you...2020-03-1218 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe 5 Big Mistakes to Avoid While Transitioning Your Career with Blake SchofieldThe moment you realize that it’s time for a major career transition comes with a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, both of which can cause you to act before you think and make a wrong turn that keeps you stuck or moves you into a new path that is far beneath your skills, impact and income potential.  On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment podcast, Blake describes the 5 biggest mistakes she sees women make when they start their career transition, the all-consuming importance of understanding and communicating your own value, and the reasons you’re searc...2020-03-0522 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentIs My Skill Set Too Narrow to Transfer with Blake SchofieldWhat is it that lights you on fire and makes you excited to wake up in the morning and get to work? If you’re at the point where you no longer find that kind of passion in the work you’re doing, you face a big choice: where do you go from here? When you are at a career crossroads, one of the most common concerns that crops up is the fear that your skillset will not carry over to a different job or career path. In reality, you possess a superpower and years of experiences that...2020-02-1330 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentGetting Unstuck from Fear of the Unknown with Blake SchofieldFear of the unknown & fear of failure can be crippling, so how do you get unstuck when you don’t know what is right for you (or even what is possible)? On this episode, we discuss what the journey looks & feels like, what common mistakes people make that keep them stuck & what you can do to get forward momentum, peace of mind & confidence in the direction you are headed. You’ll Learn   How to get unstuck to the fear of the unknown Know and understand where you are in the journ...2020-02-0615 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentFinding Your Purpose in Life with Blake SchofieldTrying to figure out the right path and what your purpose is can feel really illusive, particularly when all you know is that what you are doing just “isn’t it”. On this episode, Blake shares the tail signs that you are on the wrong path, what is actually holding you back from getting the clarity and forward momentum you need, as well as what the journey should really feel like when you are walking towards the right path for you.   You’ll Learn   How to align yourself to the life that...2020-01-2316 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentFiguring It Out On Your Own Is WHY You Are Stuck with Blake SchofieldIf you’ve been searching job boards, LinkedIn, reaching out to your network, recruiters, friends and family to try and figure out how you can transition out of your unfulfilling job into your next path, likely the approach and actions you are taking are actually causing you to get MORE stuck and making it harder to find the path that you want. After personally spending a decade on this journey myself and helping hundreds of women understand what it takes to navigate this journey, here is what you need to know. Yo...2020-01-1622 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP45: Why Standing Up For What You Want & Saying No Improves Your Relationships & Health with Blake SchofieldFar too often, we worry about what would happen if we asked for what we wanted or said no..but what we don’t realize is the HUGE toll not doing so is having on our health, our peace of mind, and our relationships.  We worry that standing up for ourselves will hurt our relationships or how people view us, but, when done right, it BUILDS stronger relationships and results. You’ll Learn   How to gain confidence for standing up for what you want  Learn how to take care of oneself...2019-12-2614 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentHow We Think About Failure & Mistakes Dictates Our Life with Blake SchofieldI’ve been studying what successful people do (and what makes them different) for decades. Still, it wasn’t until I understood the lessons I’m sharing today, that I genuinely got why and how some people can both be incredibly successful AND also progress forward into new challenges without crippling fear or anxiety.  You see, how you think about your mistakes or potential “failures” WILL dictate whether you find success (and indeed whether you will enjoy the process along the way). In this episode, I break down the shift that impacts it all. 2019-12-1916 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentWhy feeling guilty that you aren't more grateful keeps you trapped with Blake SchofieldWe have to shift the way we think about gratitude - we can be incredibly grateful for our blessings, but that doesn’t mean we need to be complacent. If we believed we should “just be happy with what we have,” we’d never have any of the major innovations or growth as a society.  So when you find yourself starting to internalize and take on guilt for not being happy despite everything you have, I’d challenge you instead to appreciate your blessings THEN get clear on what it is that you genuinely want AND GO GET...2019-12-1208 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentDon’t Quit Your Job Without Clarity And A Plan with Blake SchofieldConsidering quitting your job because your stress level is sky high & you just don’t know how much longer you can take it?  Before you do, listen in. In this episode we talk about why changing your circumstances alone won’t fix your issue & how you can drastically improve your work situation within weeks so you can make the best long term decision and avoid getting caught in the unfulfilled cycle again.  You’ll Learn   Why quitting your job without clarity and a plan can do more harm to you. What thin...2019-11-2823 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentDealing with (and avoiding) a Toxic Work Environment with Blake SchofieldWhen did we get to a point where people just resigned themselves to believing that everyone is unhappy and overworked in their jobs so you have no other choice? The old saying is that people don’t leave companies, they leave bosses, but I’d also say they leave cultures...which provide a breeding ground for toxic bosses, interactions, etc. Here’s what you need to know about how to manage difficult work environments & what to do in order to avoid moving to another one next time.   You’ll L...2019-11-2120 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentDon't take a leap, build a bridge (its the responsible & logical thing to do) with Blake SchofieldMost people stay stuck in situations that are making them unhappy for far too long...until something negative happens that forces them into action. WHY? Because they fear that making a change will be too hard, cost too much or be too risky. But that doesn’t have to be true. You have other choices & today we’re going to be talking about how to build a bridge instead. You can be responsible & live the life you want - without incurring unnecessary risk or worrying about whether you...2019-11-1420 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentGetting Clarity on What You Really Want (and How to Get It) with Blake SchofieldClarity at times can feel like the most illusive thing to find.  We spend years of our lives trying to figure out where to go. We ask friends and family in the hopes they see things we don’t.  We read books, do exercises, research online hoping to finally get clarity. But what we don’t know is that clarity comes from inside, not outside.  The key is to clear away the things that are blocking us from uncovering it.  You’ll Learn   Why we need to understand who we are and wha...2019-11-0720 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe cycle of I'll be happy when...(and why it never works) with Blake SchofieldWe spend our lives searching and achieving hoping the next thing will finally make us happy, but that cycle is actually what makes happiness illusive. In order to truly achieve fulfillment, we must come to the realization that our happiness doesn’t come from external things or circumstances. We must change how we think and align our lives with what we value.  You’ll Learn   Why it’s important to understand real happiness in our lives. What is happiness means to you? How to change our mindset...2019-10-3115 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentUnderstanding & Embracing Your Natural Skills & Talents with Katya Sarmiento“The worst-case scenario usually isn't that bad. But that's what keeps most people from going for it.” Katya Sarmiento (47:23-47:28) Self-awareness is the critical piece to finding fulfillment in your career and living the life you want.  Katia Sarmiento is a sought-after systems experts in the online business space. She helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses without sacrificing their freedom. She's the founder of reachandmakemillions.com, where she teaches how to systematize and scale your business for more freedom, profit, and peace of mind.  We all have i...2019-10-171h 21The Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Key to Making Sure Your Next Path is the RIGHT One for You“We struggle to have clarity on what the right path is when we don't understand who we are and how we create value in the world.” Blake Schofield (01:44-2:00) What’s the key to making sure your new path is right for you? Finding the right path comes from increasing your self-awareness, uncovering your values in life, and recognizing the things that give you energy and momentum.  Walking away from a career you spent years establishing can be scary. But most people find that their career is just a box they’ve been t...2019-10-1031 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentMaximize Your Time at Work So Your Have More Time to Enjoy Your Life“We often aren't maximizing our time because we aren't putting in the time to be strategic in thinking through our work.” Blake Schofield (11:02-11:08) Knowing how to maximize your time lets you enjoy life and, hopefully, have a little more time for yourself.  With so many demands coming your way, it can be hard to balance your time, energy, and focus. This causes you to lose sight of the more important things in life.  “Tactics matter. But so does your mindset. The key to maximizing your time comes from understanding how to lever...2019-10-0344 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentWrapping Up the Fulfillment Roadmap“Most people see the transition to a fulfilling career as something tactical. But tactics come from personal transformation.” Blake Schofield (00:59 - 1:12) If you’re feeling unfulfilled, it’s time to dig deeper. Over the past month, we’ve discussed what the roadmap looks like with the guests featured on our podcast. They have different backgrounds and journeys, but they’ve all built the bridge to a fulfilling career. Most people think transitioning into a new career is tactical. But the tactics can only come from personal transformation. “Our lack of fulfillment is a clear sig...2019-09-2608 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentKristin’s Story: FROM Unclear on Her Right Path TO Confidence & Clarity in Her Future.“When your identity is so strongly intertwined with who you’ve become within a company, the thought of leaving can almost be like losing a limb.”  Kristin  (23:31-23:45) Kristin found herself in a challenging place in her career. She was working for a large company, and she was the primary breadwinner in her family. At the same time, she was miserable in her job and felt unfulfilled. Kristin realized the path she was on wasn’t leading to what she envisioned for her life. Kristin had to sacrifice precious time with her family. When she w...2019-09-191h 14The Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentMelanie’s Story: Prioritizing Family While Building a Bridge to Freedom“Mistakes are going to happen along the way. That's where you learn the most and where you have the most growth in your business. Mistakes are learning opportunities.” Melanie (35:11-35:25) Time and focus are two of the main areas I help women with as a coach. Many women want to learn how to take control of their time and have the focus to create a life that aligns with their core values.  When Melanie came to me looking for guidance on making her own life transition, she was juggling seven jobs and struggling to ha...2019-09-1245 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentPam's Career Transition story - uncovering her value“Why apologize for wanting a flexible schedule? Why should you have to apologize for wanting a certain salary? It's all attainable with the right tools and the right mindset.” Pam (53:52-54:06) Pam was at a crossroads. She was struggling to answer the question that many people ask themselves: What’s next? She knew she needed to recognize her value and get others to see that value. She’d been building her career her entire life but soon found herself in a toxic work environment with a level of stress that was eating away at her energy...2019-09-051h 03The Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentAn Insider View: Tina’s Journey Towards Entrepreneurship“It's not about perfectionism. It's about progress, trying new things, and finding those things that really speak to you.” Tina (39:40-39:48) Tina came to me when she was at a crossroads in her career. Her corporate job wasn’t giving her the fulfillment or joy she wanted, and she knew she was ready to start her own business. But she didn’t know what that would look like and where she could even begin. She also knows that she didn’t just want to take a leap into entrepreneurship. She wanted to do things in a way that...2019-08-291h 07The Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentNavigating a Successful Transition“When you’re dealing with something as important as transitioning your life or career, you need to make sure you have the right foundation for success.”  Blake Schofield (8:46-8:56) Making a transition requires consistent focus, action, and a long-term perspective. This can cause us to make a wide range of mistakes that keep us from reaching our goal, whether it’s transitioning into a new career, industry, or business. The mistakes people make cause them to create problems that don’t exist while spending time, money, energy, and other resources on the wrong things.  “Transitio...2019-08-2224 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentPerfection Doesn’t Exist (and Will Keep You Stuck)“Believing you have to make everything perfect and avoid mistakes can stop you from making a bigger impact in your life.” Blake Schofield (3:23-3:40) Some people wear perfectionism like a badge of honor and credit this trait as the reason they’re successful. Others see perfectionism as a kind of scarlet letter, thinking it’s just who they are and something they can’t change.  However, thinking you can be perfect and avoid poor choices often stops us from creating the impact we want in our lives.  When you realize that perfectionism is a choice you...2019-08-1538 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentHow to Manage a Transition When You Don’t Have Any Time“Lack of time is never the issue. You have to have an end goal and determine that you're willing to do what it takes to get there.”  Blake Schofield (1:04-1:21) How can we make the changes we need when it feels like we don’t have any time? Seeing the real truth about ourselves and the lives we’re living isn’t always easy. The truth is that lack of time is never the real issue. If we want to create change, we have to first have an end goal, and determine what we’re willing to do...2019-08-0824 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentStop Working Nights and Weekends: The Tools You Need to Take Back Your Time“If you are overworking...you’re actually not producing your best work. The more you work, the less effective your work gets.”  - Blake Schofield (29:10-29:19) Where Did the Time Go?  Long work hours that overflow into nights and weekends can leave you feeling depleted, burned out, and unfulfilled. We live in a world that values the ability to show up and be available for work at all times, and it can start to feel like the work never ends. It’s vital for us to understand why it’s so easy to fall into th...2019-08-0139 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEnd-of-Summer Overwhelm: Guilt, School, and Transitioning into the Fall Season“Summer feels like it slipped away, and we’re right at the edge of everything coming our way.” Blake Schofield (0:41-0:48) The end of summer can be an overwhelming time for parents. So how can you avoid the whirlwind of a new schedule, back-to-school orientations, after-school activities, and everything else that goes along with the start of a new school year?    Why We Struggle When Summer Ends   The flexibility of summer can make it easy to create the kind of structure we want. But when the school season st...2019-07-2521 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentInvesting in Yourself - Inputs = Outputs“Believe in your vision more than you believe in anyone else’s doubt.” Tiffany Smiley (7:36-7:40) Many women don’t realize they have the power to create the life they want. It’s easy to look at others and think, “It’s possible for them, but not for me.” These limited beliefs create barriers that make it harder for us to achieve our goals and live the lives we want. But the inputs that you put in greatly impact your output. So we need to recognize when things need to change. We need to be able to take con...2019-07-181h 00The Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentHow to Enjoy a Vacation (and Mentally Check Out from Work)“It’s not a luxury to rest, relax, and unplug. It’s a necessity.” Blake Schofield (10:41-10:48) The way we live is having a negative effect on our health and happiness. There’s a tendency to work long hours at the expense of rest and recovery. Even worse, when we do have the chance to take time off, we don’t. Or, we worry about work when we’re on vacation, keeping us from enjoying our lives and being present with the ones we love.  The fact is that we perform better when we take time of...2019-07-1121 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentIndependence and Freedom in Life and Business“You gain freedom by making the choices that align your life with what you truly want in the long term.” Blake Schofield (24:15-24:22) What does freedom look like? Do we become free when we’re no longer being pulled in all directions at once? Do we have the control we want when we’re no longer on the hamster wheel of an unfulfilling job? There are many ways to have freedom in life. Freedom can come from getting out of the cycle of perfectionism. It can come from overcoming stress, anxiety, and guilt. You can be free...2019-07-0426 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentWhat Your Fears About Money Are Costing You with Elizabeth Pearson“If you believe you deserve money and find gratitude in what you already have, you're on the fast track to manifesting more money into your life.” Elizabeth Pearson (53:58-54:08) Whether you’re changing careers or going off on your own, taking a pay cut can be one of the biggest fear-inducing obstacles you face. In order to live the life you want, you can’t let your fears around money dictate the decisions you make. Instead, cultivate the belief that you are worthy of money instead of seeing abundance as something only others deserve. “Medio...2019-06-271h 01The Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentHow to Overcome the Fear That You Aren’t Good Enough“You add value every day by being authentically you and sharing your gifts with the world. At the end of the day, that’s the reality.” Blake Schofield (19:20-19:31) Do you ever fight back the gnawing sense that all of your accomplishments, all of your success, isn’t enough. Or worse, do you ever feel like a fraud, just waiting for the people who surround you in the workplace to realize that you are an imposter? It seems counterintuitive, but I’ve found that so often even when we achieve the results we set out to achieve...2019-06-2024 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Power of the Mind, Overcoming Obstacles, & Achieving Success With Kim Izaguirre-Merlos“The turning point comes from the pain. Our biggest moments of adversity teach us the most and mold us into better people.” Blake Schofield (22:53-23:01) Every working woman faces obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. We often struggle to define what success means and balance the things we want with the people we want to take care of. But it’s the adversity that inspires resilience in every single one of us. Kim Izaguirre-Merlos has gained plenty of insight into overcoming physical, mental, and emotional pain. Her journey has taken her from her life a...2019-06-131h 03The Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentBan the Guilt: How to Enjoy the Summer With Your Kids AND Get Stuff Done“Guilt puts us in a victim  mode, which means we stop looking for solutions because we start assuming that things are out of our control.” Blake Schofield (1:42-1:51) Working moms are crunched for time more than ever during the summer season. We struggle to keep up with work and other responsibilities while trying to give our kids a memorable summer experience. But with the right perspective, we can do all the things that matter while taking care of ourselves and creating a summer full of lasting memories instead of feelings of guilt. “When we live...2019-06-0619 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentWhen and Why You Should Hire a Coach (and What You Need to Look For)“With the right coaching, women can create more fulfilling and impactful lives.” Blake Schofield (3:12-3:19) I probably don’t have to tell you this, but the journey to fulfillment can be difficult, full of obstacles and bumps in the road. Have you ever considered working with a coach? Personal experience, and extensive research has shown me that working with a coach helps you get better and faster results in everything you do. Even though coaching has been around for quite some time, many women still don't utilize these valuable services. Are you making the investment to lev...2019-05-3026 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentDo You Feel Guilty for Wanting More (Even Though You Make Great Money & Have a Good Life)?“That little voice inside telling you there’s something different is leading you to a path that’s so much greater than you could ever imagine.” Blake Schofield (8:13-8:23) Have you ever felt  guilty for being unhappy despite having a great income, a healthy family, and a good life? This feeling can be quickly followed by feelings of shame and embarrassment, when you think about how others have so much less. How could I want more? This rollercoaster of thoughts and feelings could be pushing you away from what you really want in life. “Feelin...2019-05-2313 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentWhy Do We Resist Starting Over When It Could Be the Answer to Our Problems?“The unknown is an opportunity for more possibilities in your life instead of staying stuck in imagining what might be.” Blake Schofield (22:10-22:23)  Imagine spending one third of your life doing something that doesn’t make you happy. This seems crazy, and yet, more professionals are falling into a cycle of believing that having a job they hate is normal. When you consider that 85% of people hate their jobs, you wonder what keeps them from doing the same thing every single day? Maybe it’s not so crazy for you, because it is the place you find...2019-05-1626 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentWhy Waiting Until You Have Savings Before Investing in Your Business Could Actually Be Sabotaging Your Success“Most people, in building a business, don’t understand the value and importance of investing to gain the right skills and momentum.” Blake Schofield (5:11 - 5:22) The value and importance of investing in your business sooner rather than later. You’re ready to leave your corporate job and create a life on your own terms. But now is not the best time. After all, you have plenty of debt and barely any savings. It’s best to wait until everything is in order before you even think about investing in your own business. Right? Wrong! Wai...2019-05-0907 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Concept of Success in Entrepreneurship is Misunderstood“Success is not elusive. Success absolutely leaves clues.” Blake Schofield (4:45 - 5:05) The concept of success in entrepreneurship is really misunderstood. So many women, when they start building their own business, are faced with fear and doubt they’ve never actually faced before, or haven’t faced in a really long time. It’s amazing the doubts that can creep into a wildly successful woman’s mind the moment she decides to leave Corporate America to build something of her own. Once a powerhouse full of confidence, all of the sudden there’s a small voice in...2019-05-0207 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentHow to Understand and Communicate Your Value“Understanding where your value comes from and communicating it effectively to others is truly how you build wealth, opportunity, and freedom in your life.” Blake Schofield (0:39 - 0:52) Your self-worth is not determined by a list of checkboxes. From a very young age, women are taught incorrectly how to measure their inherent value. As students, we’re encouraged to achieve the highest grades possible. Achievements, check! As mothers, we’re expected to sacrifice all our time in devotion to helping others. Helpfulness, check! As businesswomen, we’re seen useful based on our career-focused choices, years of e...2019-04-2520 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentCareer Crossroads: Should I Start My Own Business or Will I Be Happy Changing My Job or Career?“I was looking for the next promotion, the next company to make me happy. What I realized was, if I really didn't understand what I wanted, how could I possibly ever find it?” - Blake Schofield (2:20)Blake SchofieldConnections Illuminated When you realize it's time for a change in your career but can't see the path forward, the only person who can give you the answers is you. Your instincts are telling you that the career you're in just isn't a good fit anymore. The work doesn't excite you and there seems to be no t...2019-04-1116 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentEP8: Stop Putting Yourself Last“Women don’t keep their promises to themselves. When things get busy, they allow work or obligations to shut out the things that fill their cup.” - Blake Schofield (2:39)Blake SchofieldConnections Illuminated Women tend to sacrifice themselves for the good of those around them. But how much good does it really do? There is a long history that has existed in our society of women taking on the burdens of those around them in order to be the ideal - ideal wife, ideal mother, and - more recently - the ideal businesswoman. We...2019-04-0416 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentClient Success Story: The Journey to a Six-Figure Business With Nicola Watson, Founder of Le Fashion Lab“You owe it to yourself and the world to be living in your passion and purpose.” - Nicola Watson (53:25-53:30)Blake SchofieldConnections Illuminated Conditioned beliefs about what we can accomplish or feel we deserve keep us from pursuing the things we really love in business and in life. However, it is entirely possible for you to build a successful six-figure business if you change your belief systems, and build a network that supports your dream.   Nicola Watson moved to the U.S. from Jamaica in 2001 for her undergraduate studies. Although she had a...2019-03-2156 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe State of Female Leadership in Business & Where Things Aren’t Progressing“The more women are successful as entrepreneurs, creating environments that allow people to lead balanced and harmonious lives, the more corporate America is going to have to change.” - Blake Schofield (8:01-8:19)Blake SchofieldConnections Illuminated   Women make up 49% of the workforce, but they only occupy 15% of executive suites. Which means, there is still a huge barrier for women to make their way to the top of today’s companies. More and more women are abandoning the corporate world to build their own businesses. These women are taking their opportunity for leadership into their own han...2019-03-1416 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentTaking Care of Yourself & Avoiding Burnout“Self-care is not selfish, it’s actually the kindest thing you can do.” - Blake Schofield (14:06-14:12)Blake SchofieldConnections Illuminated For today’s entrepreneurs, burnout is a major threat to their success and wellbeing. Our lives can quickly fall out of alignment with core values, leading to mental, emotional, and physical fatigue. In more severe cases, burnout contributes to health problems that have lasting effects self and family.   By adopting new perspectives and beliefs around work, and using proven tips to create balance in your life, it is completely possible to avoid burnout while sta...2019-03-0732 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Key Questions to Get Clarity when you Don't Know your Forward Path“By nature, all of us are limited, because we only know what we've experienced.” - Blake Schofield (6:00)Blake SchofieldConnections Illuminated Feeling unfulfilled? Re-evaluate where you're looking for answers. If you're searching for fulfillment in your life and career, consider the following... Would you know it if you got it? Having true clarity is the first step to creating meaningful change in your life. So many of us not only lack clarity, but also the understanding required to find it. This is because we all grow up with limiting beliefs and...2019-02-2827 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Real Reason You Feel Trapped in an Unfulfilling Career“Letting go of the security I felt in money allowed me to create a path to actually have it all.” - Blake Schofield (2:00)Blake SchofieldConnections Illuminated Letting go of fears and insecurities about money is difficult, but it grants us the freedom to pursue real fulfillment.   Sometimes the truths we need to hear are the hardest to swallow. This is the first lesson Blake Schofield learned on her journey towards a fulfilling career.   When her friend told her that her love of money was holding her back, she was outrag...2019-02-2122 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Fulfillment Blueprint with Blake Schofield“My mission is to show women what’s possible for their lives. I see more women than not sacrificing something really big in their life because they believe it’s an either/or proposition.”   Welcome to The Bridge to Fulfillment. If you’re like me, you have spent too many years believing that you have to sacrifice your income, or your family, or your fulfillment in this life. This lie kept me unhappy for way too long, and it’s my mission to show women, to show you, that this doesn’t have to be your story. It...2019-02-1444 minThe Bridge to FulfillmentThe Bridge to FulfillmentPilot - The Bridge to Fulfillment with Blake Schofield“Are you ready to build a successful career on your terms without sacrificing what matters most?   Welcome to The Bridge to Fulfillment. My name is Blake Schofield, founder of Connections Unlimited. I am on a mission, a mission to help women everywhere recognize the fulfillment that is possible, without sacrificing the things that matter most. Too many women are living out lives in corporate America believing they have to give up something, income, health, time, family, because they believe the couldn’t possibly have it all.   I believed that lie for 18 years...2019-02-1005 min