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Tips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapListen Up! Sound Advice to Build Deeper Connections with Deb PorterIn this episode of Tips for the Transition: The Career Roadmap, Maria welcomes Deb Porter, founder of HOLD ~ Hearing Out Life Drama and a 25-year expert in active listening.Deb believes that what we often call “soft skills” should be redefined as essential — especially when it comes to listening.This episode focuses on the transformative power of active listening, a skill often underestimated but crucial in personal and professional life. Whether you’re looking to improve communication in the workplace, deepen personal relationships, or connect more deeply with yourself, active listening is the key.Deb...
2024-10-2454 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapBoost Cognitive Function: How Women Leaders Can Improve Their Brain Health with Tess ChengIn this episode of Tips for the Transition: The Career Roadmap, María Tomás-Keegan chats with Tess Cheng, a certified health and wellness coach with over a decade of experience helping busy professionals prioritize their brain health and overall well-being.Tess specializes in guiding women leaders, helping them maintain cognitive function and resilience, particularly during high-pressure situations and significant life transitions.Throughout the conversation, Tess will emphasize the importance of “giving your brain a break” and introduce practical brain-boosting strategies that women can easily incorporate into their hectic schedules. We’ll discuss the unique cognitiv...
2024-09-2651 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapStand in the Gap & Reach New Heights with Stephanie WarlickThis week, María sits down with Stephanie Warlick, a dynamic leader and founder of 5FT View Consulting. With over 30 years of experience guiding professionals and small businesses toward sustainable growth, Stef is known for her unique “Stand in the Gap Method,” which helps leaders, business owners, and teams bridge critical gaps and achieve success.Stef shares her insights on “standing in the gap” — whether solving organizational challenges, fostering equity in the workplace, or transforming team dynamics by employing an entrepreneurial mindset.Stef discusses the vital importance of creating genuine equity, not just equality. She explains ho...
2024-09-1951 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapGet Out of Your Head and Into Your Life with Carla ReevesIn this episode of “Tips for the Transition: The Career Roadmap,” María Tomás-Keegan sits down with Carla Reeves, a highly sought-after coach known for her compassionate and direct approach to helping ambitious women and high achievers break free from the status quo.Carla is the creator of “The Differently Coaching Experience” and “Reimagine: The Interactive Journal,” which she uses to help individuals trade their noisy minds for clarity, fulfillment, and alignment with their core values.Through candid stories, practical insights, and powerful journaling techniques, Carla guides listeners on how to shift from living in their heads...
2024-09-1250 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapTransforming Imposter Syndrome Into Visibility, Voice & Impact with Dr. Anne WhitehouseAre you constantly feeling like an imposter? Do you feel like you’re not qualified for your leadership position or the promotion you seek? You’re not alone. Many ambitious women experience imposter syndrome as they navigate a world not designed for them.In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Anne Whitehouse, a leading expert in Female Power, a success healer to visionary women, and the best-selling author of ‘Pull Back Your Power.’ Dr. Anne is here to help us understand and overcome imposter syndrome.As a former metallurgical engineer, Dr. Anne knows firsthand the strain...
2023-05-0353 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapPreventing Burnout: Strategies for a Healthier Work-Life Balance with Dr. Kristen DonnellyBurnout is an all-too-common problem, as people try to balance heavy workloads and long hours and feel like they have little control over their time. So it’s no wonder that so many people are burning out trying to keep up with it all.In this episode, we will take a different approach. Instead of focusing on recovery from burnout, we’ll talk about how to prevent it in the first place.Dr. Kristen Donnelly, an award-winning, four-time TEDx speaker, international empathy educator, and researcher, shares her insights and strategies for avoiding burnout. With decades of e...
2023-04-2652 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapWomen in Business: Thriving Amidst Chaos with Chelsea RosnerIn this episode, we’ll uncover the benefits of chaos for women in business. Did you know that chaos can be a good thing?Our guest, Chelsea Rosner, has a unique perspective on chaos since it can become the norm in the lives of ambitious, busy women in business. But, despite the chaos, Chelsea believes that gaining clarity is still possible.As a Business Chaos Strategist & Clarity Specialist, and Certified Master Life & Performance PUSH Coach, Chelsea Rosner has a proven track record of helping women in business fast-track their success based on their unique experiences an...
2023-04-1948 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapInvesting Your Energy: The Key to Success for Women in Leadership with Desiree MusselmanThis episode discusses women’s unique challenges and opportunities in leadership. Our guest, Desiree Musselman, is a Leadership Development Coach and Trainer passionate about helping women in leadership learn to rewire their default tendencies and succeed in their personal and professional lives.As women, we bring many assets to the table, including our energy, which comes in positive and negative flavors. How we invest our energy can change how we view the world, approach challenges, and engage with others. Desiree shares her insights and strategies for women to invest their energy effectively to become successful leaders.
2023-04-1250 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapCareer Change: Overcoming the Crisis of Identity with Lydia LeeDo you ever feel like you’re stuck in a job that just doesn’t feel right anymore? Maybe you’ve been climbing the corporate ladder for years, but now you’re unsure if the sacrifice is worth it. If you’re facing a career change, it can be a real crisis of identity. But don’t worry; you’re not the only one thinking about this!Lydia Lee knows exactly how you feel and has a truly inspiring story about how she made a significant career transition. In this episode, she’ll share her insights on how we can redef...
2023-04-0557 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapLeading with Authenticity: Insights for Women in Leadership with Eileen BildIn this episode, we delve into a topic that many women struggle with — building authority authentically in leadership roles at work and at home. Women in leadership often face unique challenges in gaining respect and being heard.To shed light on this topic, I’ve invited Eileen Bild to join me in a conversation about how to build authority with authenticity. Eileen is a coach, CEO of a production company, talk show host, author, editor, and syndicated columnist, focusing on empowering purpose-driven professionals, executives, and celebrities to master the inner game for success.We’ll discus...
2023-03-2949 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapNavigating Toxic Work Environments with Julia ToothacreAre you feeling trapped in a toxic work environment? You’re not alone. Many women share this sentiment, and it’s time we start talking about it. Join me in discussing the everyday toxic experiences we face at work and their long-term impact on our lives. Then, let’s explore why people stay in these situations and how to leave them.My guest for this episode is Julia Toothacre, a Career Coach & Strategist who has helped thousands of professionals find clarity and succeed in their careers. Julia uses her expertise to create actionable plans for her clients to tak...
2023-03-2257 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapPrioritizing Relationships to Achieve Work-Life Balance with Michele Lisenbury ChristensenDo you ever find yourself struggling to balance work and personal life? As a high-achieving woman leader, you may feel like you’re constantly juggling multiple responsibilities, and sometimes your relationships can suffer. But don’t worry; you’re not alone.This week’s guest on the podcast is Michele Lisenbury Christensen, a master relationship coach who has helped thousands of women find harmony in their lives and careers. Michele will share her insights on prioritizing personal relationships while achieving professional success and using the aliveness that comes from healthy relationships to make an even more significant impact i...
2023-03-1545 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapPrioritizing Self-care: Wellness Tips from Long-haul Truckers with Hope ZvaraDo you find yourself constantly working and struggling to make time for self-care? As deadlines approach and distractions abound, taking care of yourself might be the last thing on your mind. But what if I told you that even long-haul truckers had found a way to prioritize their well-being?Meet Hope Zvara, CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, a company dedicated to improving truck drivers’ fitness and wellness standards. Through her book “Trucking Yoga ~ Simple Fitness for the Long Haul” and her appearances on SiriusXM Radio, Forbes, Yahoo News, and PBS, Hope has shared easily implementable strategies for stayin...
2023-03-0844 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapAchieving Success As A Professional Woman with Dr. Liz DeFinnisDo you think it’s possible to have it all? Do it all? And be everything you want to be? As professional women, we ask these questions ourselves all the time. In this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Liz DeFinnis, an Alignment Coach who has successfully balanced multiple roles without compromising her priorities.With a Ph.D. in psychology and an MS in Occupational Therapy, Liz has helped hundreds of professional women align their values, priorities, and vision to live their desired lives. As a Chief Operating Officer of a multi-seven-figure marketing company, operations manager of...
2023-03-0153 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapNavigating Life Transitions: Caring for Aging Parents with Kim & Mike BarnesLife transitions can affect our careers in many ways, but few are as challenging as caring for aging parents while managing a responsible corporate position. Many of us may be facing this challenge now or will be soon.In this episode, I chat with Kim & Mike Barnes, award-winning journalists with more than 30 years of experience in TV. While their two kids are recent college graduates, they are currently caring for parents in their 80s, including Mike’s mother, who has advanced Alzheimer’s, and Kim’s single mother, who faces different challenges.Drawing on their person...
2023-02-2253 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapUnlocking the Secrets to Successful Transitions with Annemiek van HelsdingenWe call this show Tips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap for a reason.Transitions can be complicated and messy and often leave individuals feeling stuck in the middle. However, navigating transitions can be a smooth and successful experience with the right guidance.This show will explore the world of transitions with expert Annemiek van Helsdingen. Annemiek is a seasoned coach, educator, and founder of the Academy for Soul-based Coaching. She and her team offer coaching and education to thousands of professionals in the coaching, therapy, and healing fields, connecting the dots between professional coaching...
2023-02-1554 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapFinding Work-Life Balance as a Working Mom with Karen Clark SalinasFor the working moms in our audience or anyone who struggles with work-life balance, I invite you to listen carefully to this conversation with Karen Clark Salinas. Her story will likely strike a chord, and her lessons about work-life balance are powerful.Like many women, motherhood, marriage, chronic illness, divorce, and blended families are all part of Karen’s story.Karen is a national board-certified health and wellness coach and the founder of Rebalance Wellbeing. She’s on a mission to help overloaded working moms redefine their work-life balance, so their goals and dreams don’t take...
2023-02-0852 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapLeadership is an Exchange of Energy with Michele ThomsonYou might notice a trend in our topics in the early part of this season because cultivating leadership qualities and skills are fundamental to our career and life success. Whether we’re leading a company, division, team, family, or ourselves, developing those hard and soft skills is essential.So, today we’ll unwind the narrative that leadership is difficult and pull back the curtain to reveal what it takes to be an exceptional leader.My guest is Michele Thomson, a registered nurse turned leadership development coach and consultant. Michele helps organizations and their leaders prioritize thei...
2023-02-0152 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapPlaying the Corporate Game with Rochelle JanssensIn this episode, we’ll dig into how women can play the corporate game better, leverage our natural abilities and strengths, and use them to our advantage. Plus, we’ll get my guest’s perspective on leadership, and how women have levers they may not pull.My guest is Rochelle Janssens from Brisbane, Australia. Rochelle works with quietly determined career women ready to move into their first or next leadership role so they can make a bigger difference in the corporate game.Becoming a leader as a woman is often a different journey than for men, a...
2023-01-2550 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapThriving as an Entrepreneur Starts on the Inside with Laura ValvasoriAs I work with clients and talk with women in my group career roundtables, many are thinking about leaving corporate and becoming an entrepreneur.Having made that leap, I am keenly aware of some of the pitfalls and time suckers we can experience. And I wish I had my next guest to guide me through them. So, for those considering becoming an entrepreneur, listen up because Laura Valvasori will shed some very important light on this subject.Laura is a Marketing Foundations Strategist, a Mentor for Entrepreneurs, and the Owner of “Good to Grow Marketing.” Thro...
2023-01-1847 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapReclaim Your Identity by Starting Over with Avery ThatcherDo you attach who you are to what you do for a living? When I was laid off from my last corporate gig, I didn’t know who I was for a while because I was no longer a team leader.Sometimes we need to start over and reinvent ourselves. And many women ask, “who am I now that things have changed?” So, I invited my guest to share her story with you.Avery Thatcher is CEO and founder of the Inner Stillness Outer Chaos Podcast and the Flow State Membership. When she started her career...
2023-01-1147 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapStuck in Decision Paralysis? Get Peace of Mind in No Time! with Paula HannaschDo you ever find decisions challenging to make? Maybe you second-guess yourself and get stuck in decision paralysis. You’re not alone. It can happen to the best of us at any given moment, so I thought it would be a great topic to kick off the new season and the new year. Who doesn’t want to avoid decision paralysis and act with more peace of mind, right?So, I’m thrilled to introduce my guest, Paula Hannasch. Aside from being a very dear friend of mine, a valued colleague, and a fantastic Business Coach, she knows...
2023-01-0445 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapRedefine Success & Take Back Your Life with Laura Rubin (Reprise)What does success look like to you? Are you frantically running like a hamster? Are you living on autopilot to get through the day? Or, maybe you’re wearing the overwork, overwhelm, and burnout as a badge of honor?Perhaps it’s time we redefine success.Laura Rubin is a reformed hustle bunny, joy seeker, and lover of life. But, after years of riding the hustle train, she made the courageous decision to take back her life.Her journey has taken her from living by default to living by design. She now encourages, empo...
2022-12-2136 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapCreate the Career You Deserve with Katrina McGhee (Reprise)Have you reached a turning point in your career? Is it time to adjust your direction and reevaluate your vision?They say desperate times call for desperate measures. And my next guest has just the radical idea that might fit the bill for you. Katrina McGhee is a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach - a certified life coach with an MBA - who helps mid-career women create happier, more fulfilling lives by designing bold and transformational life breaks. When her clients return from carefully orchestrated leaves, they feel recharged, inspired, happily employed, and fo...
2022-12-1442 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapMoving Beyond Your Upper Limit with Sarah Walton (Reprise)I’m excited to introduce you to Sarah Walton because you’ll love her energy and enthusiasm. But even better, you’ll want to pay attention to what she’s going to teach us. Do you sometimes notice that you feel tired all over? Your body, your brain, your spirit. Does it feel as if you’ve reached your limit? And do you wonder why that is and why everything you try doesn’t work because you still feel tired? Well, there could be a cause that you’re not aware of yet—and that’s why I invited Sara...
2022-12-0748 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapThriving in Your Next Chapter with Kirsten Beske (Reprise)Let’s talk about THRIVING!It means different things to different people, so eavesdrop on our conversation and decide what it means to you. Kirsten Beske is a former litigation attorney. But, after the near-death experience of each of her two eldest children, she quit her 14-year law practice and pivoted into psychology. Then, after more than a decade as a psychotherapist, she pivoted again as a Life Redesign Coach for mid-career women ready to make a shift into their NEXT chapter of life and work. Kirsten and I share a passi...
2022-11-3043 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapA Brand Called YOU! with Sarah Ehlinger (Reprise)Do you have a personal brand? Do you know how to create or improve it? This comes up with clients often, so I’m bringing you an expert on the subject. Along with personal leadership, personal branding can be confusing and a struggle. Sarah Ehlinger was an award-winning Designer, Creative Director & Brand Strategist for billion-dollar companies until she became her own boss. She’s a self-professed “personal growth junkie” and loves exploring where business, branding, and mindset commingle to create magic. We talk about what personal branding is, what it isn’t, whether you nee...
2022-11-1643 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapDream Bigger from Common Ground with Nisha AnandThis episode is a bit of a departure from our typical conversations about career transition, but we’re going to weave a thread for you to follow and bring you back to it.So, let me ask you a question: what would you do if you felt left out and left behind—like a misfit? My guest felt those things so powerfully that she became radically inclusive and found herself always seeking common ground.Nisha Anand is a boundary-buster, common ground creator, and national leader for social and racial justice. Her TED Talk, The...
2022-11-0943 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapYou Reached Your Career Goal! Now What? with Randi RobertsWhat happens when you set a big career goal and make all the sacrifices to achieve it, and something is missing? You find yourself unfulfilled, dissatisfied, and wondering why.My guest, Randi Roberts, has been there, and we’re going to explore the question, “Now What?”Randi and I share very similar backgrounds. She had a successful 30+ year career as a Pharmaceutical Executive, working for both large companies and small start-ups. And she founded two businesses.Randi is President of Corlin Roberts Coaching and founder of the Fulfilling Career, Happy Life community. As a cert...
2022-10-2644 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapIs Your Dream Board Limiting You? with Jennifer TrepeckHave you ever created a dream or vision board that’s disappointed you that the plans you put on it never materialized?It turns out that your dream board may be narrowing your goals and keeping you from embracing opportunities.My guest, Jenn Trepeck, has been described as a “force of nature” in the wellness space and recognized as one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40.She is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster, and Business Consultant.After graduating from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Jenn founded her company Better Life Now...
2022-10-1946 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapUndoing the Doing in a Do Crazy World with Renée DineenAre you a doer? Or a workaholic? Do you feel guilty when you’re not busy accomplishing something? My guest calls herself an action addict, yet she now embraces an idea called authentic inaction. In today’s episode, you may discover what kind of doer you might be and where the obsession with being in constant action can lead.Renée Dineen has her Master’s in Organizational Psychology and is an international thought leader playing at the intersection of business, leadership, psychology, and well-being.Before launching her coaching & consulting practice, Renée spent ove...
2022-10-1245 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapLet Your Genie Out of the Bottle with Corbie MitleidAs a career and life coach, I often hear women say they want to find meaningful work that aligns with their purpose and brings out their passion.But then ask, “so how do I find my purpose and passion?”That’s the million-dollar question! And I love to invite guests on this show to talk about that—because we get great insights and different perspectives, and then we get to decide for ourselves what fits and what doesn’t.Corbie Mitleid is a writer and visionary who carved her own path.And the pa...
2022-10-0543 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapWhen You Feel Limited with Christine O’Brien HorstmanFeeling stuck or limited is an all-too-common experience these days. But, unfortunately, it’s so prevalent among my audience and clients that we’re talking about feeling stuck again.Earlier this season, we talked about moving beyond your upper limits, reaching a ceiling, and being unable to move past it. Today, my guest will share her perspective on feeling stuck in your career, what that might look like, and how to move beyond that limitation.My guest is Christine O’Brien Horstman, a Certified Professional Coach with a niche in career coaching. She is also an Acc...
2022-09-2850 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapMake The Shift & Spark the Change! with Serena SabalaWe frequently talk about self-care on this show because busy professional women like us need to hear about it, sometimes more than once, and get different perspectives and approaches. Change can be terrifying, but there are moments in our lives where change is exactly what we need.We’re all different. Our situations are different. And what changes work for me may not work for you. But it’s essential to find what works, so we can show up every day at our best for our families and be inspired leaders who create a ripple effec...
2022-09-1441 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapThe Accidental Caregiver with Kelli BradleyWe must strike a delicate balance between career and caregiving, especially when the need arises unexpectedly. And because we must have open and honest discussions at home and work about the impact of caregiving, I invited Kelli Bradley to join us. She has been there and walks the talk. Kelli is the founder and creator of The Devoted Daughter, an organization helping women find solutions to caregiving for their aging parents. After landing the role of the family caregiver, Kelli saw a need in her community to help others in the same boat. So, she created and...
2022-09-0743 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapCareer Women: Bank Your Health! with Gina RamirezDo you regularly make deposits in your savings account, college fund, or retirement plan? All of these are great practices, but what about investing in your mental and physical well-being? In this podcast episode, certified health coach and licensed professional counselor, Gina Ramirez, guides us through the importance of making daily deposits in our personal well-being bank.Gina shares her personal journey of struggling with the loads we carry around mentally and physically, and now helps career women reduce stress and avoid burnout by examining what it takes to stop living by impossible standards. This episode is...
2022-08-3137 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapMake Space for Magic at Work with Patty Lennon"Career Magic" is the key to unlocking a fulfilling and joyful work life, according to best-selling author and expert Patty Lennon. In her book "Make Space For Magic," Patty shares her unique approach of blending brain science and metaphysics to help individuals create their own career magic and turn their dreams into reality.As a keynote speaker, certified coach, and founder of The Receiving School®, Patty has made it her mission to spread the power of "career magic" to as many people as possible. She's a former type-A corporate banker who discovered there was more to life t...
2022-08-2448 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapHas Early Trauma Influenced Your Career Choices? with Staci BackauskasHave you ever noticed a repeating pattern in your career or relationships? Are you constantly attracted to toxic situations and not sure why? This could be a result of early trauma affecting your career choices.In this episode, we dive into the topic of trauma and career choices with special guest Stacy Backauskas — known as Staci B. She is an expert in helping people understand the impact of early trauma on their career paths. With over 20 years of corporate experience and 8 published books, she offers practical ways to live your destiny, not your fate.Staci B...
2022-08-1747 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapDisrupting Retirement with Nancy SchwartzNot all of you are at the stage of considering the transition into retirement, but I’ll bet you know someone who is. And the kinds of questions that come up for those preparing for the transition into retirement can be very similar to the ones we ask ourselves in a mid-career transition.For instance, Who Am I—now that things are changing? And is this all there is?So, what you’ll hear from our next expert guest can apply no matter what career stage you’re in, but we’ll focus on the transition...
2022-08-1044 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapFrom Overwhelmed to In Control with Mridu ParikhAre you a busy career woman struggling to find the balance between your demanding job, family and caregiving responsibilities, and daily distractions? If so, you're not alone, as many women struggle to achieve work-life balance in today's fast-paced world.That's why I'd like to introduce you to Mridu Parikh, a former professional organizer and founder of Life Is Organized. Mridu is a productivity pro who is dedicated to helping women achieve a better work-life balance, whether that means doubling their business revenue, losing weight, or finding more time for self-care.With her simple strategies and...
2022-08-0345 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapNot Starting Over — Starting Again with Gina CasbarroLet's delve into practical strategies for successfully navigating a career transition and making bold moves in both your career and life. Our guest, Gina Casbarro, has a captivating story of personal growth and transformation, leading her to become a certified Life Designer™ coach and feng shui consultant. With her experience, she now helps others design a life and space that aligns with their goals and values, through a combination of coaching and feng shui.Gina's passion for coaching started when she was a manager at lululemon, where she spent over eight years coaching and developing leaders. Her in...
2022-07-2742 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapA Career Change Saved Her Sanity with Tess ZigoJoin me as I sit down with Tess Zigo to discuss her journey of making a successful career transition. After nearly a decade in corporate finance, Tess knew it was time for a change. She sought the help of a coach and went through a process of discovery that eventually led her to her true calling as a certified financial planner.With her background in finance and passion for helping women gain control of their money and create a plan for the future, Tess is now living proof that it's possible to turn a soul-sucking job into...
2022-07-2037 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapDetour From Teaching to Ikigai with Joanne KaminskiJoin me in this episode as I talk about a career transition story of Joanne Kaminski, a former teacher and reading specialist who had to shift gears from teaching to starting her own online business. After going through trial and error, she discovered her next best move and now she is the founder of the Online Tutor Coach, where she empowers other tutors to attract more students and grow their business.Joanne's journey and success show that even when faced with unexpected career changes, it's possible to find new opportunities by tapping into your existing skills, experience...
2022-07-1348 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapEmbrace Your Evolution with Megan SmileyJoin us today as we introduce you to Megan Smiley, a woman who experienced the feeling of being stuck in her career as a corporate attorney. Her identity and definition of success were closely tied to her profession, but she found herself just going through the motions, asking "Is this all there is?"In this episode, we delve into Megan's journey and explore how she made the career transition from being a corporate attorney to the founder of Megan Smiley Coaching and host of The Lawyer's Escape Pod, where she helps lawyers and professionals transition to a...
2022-07-0640 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapCareer Crisis Averted with Angela WilsonDo you feel like your job is draining the life out of you? Are you struggling with job dissatisfaction and burnout? You're not alone.In this episode, we're joined by Angela Wilson, a top expert in career transition, coaching, and mentoring. With years of experience helping women navigate unexpected career changes, Angela shares her insights and strategies to help you avert a career crisis and find fulfillment in your career.Based in Melbourne, Australia, Angela is the founder of Career Design Studio, and a best-selling author who has helped countless women clean up the mental...
2022-06-2950 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapCreate the Career You Deserve with Katrina McGheeAre you feeling stuck in your career and unsure about your career vision? Do you need to take a step back and reevaluate your direction?In this episode, we’re joined by Katrina McGhee, a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach who helps mid-career women design bold and transformational life breaks to create happier and more fulfilling lives. With an MBA and years of experience in life coaching, Katrina shares her expertise on how to transition and thrive in your career.Through carefully orchestrated leaves, Katrina’s clients return feeling recharged, inspired, and forever changed. They gain...
2022-06-2240 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapMoving Beyond Your Upper Limit with Sarah WaltonAre you a woman in business feeling overwhelmed and tired? Do you feel like you've reached your limit, and nothing seems to work?In this episode, we welcome Sarah Walton, a business mentor and expert in women's empowerment, who shares her knowledge and experience in helping hundreds of women start and grow businesses they love.With her extensive background working with startups and large corporations, Sarah has managed a P&L worth hundreds of millions of dollars. She is featured on The Today Show, speaks at women's conferences worldwide, and hosts the Game On, Girlfriend...
2022-06-0847 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapYour Voice Matters with Melanie WoodIn this episode, we explore the powerful topic of finding your voice with Melanie Wood. Melanie shares her personal experiences with fear of using her voice, losing it, and ultimately finding it again. She's now an International Communication & Leadership Speaker and a best-selling author who teaches business leaders how to step up, step out, and lead using their voice.Melanie's impressive business experience and skills were honed throughout her corporate career in Blue-Chip Companies, Not for Profit, Private, and Government Small Businesses, both Locally, Nationally, and globally. She is on a mission to bring out the heart...
2022-06-0143 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapRemaining Relevant in Your Career with Anke MenzlerIn this episode, we feature Anke Menzler, a career coach for women who comes to us from Marbach, Germany. Anke's passion is coaching purposeful and driven women who want to make a significant impact in their chosen professions. Her clients are ambitious, heart-centered, and soul-driven, and she helps them design their careers to live a life full of passion, joy, and abundance.Anke not only coaches privately, but she also advises organizations on managing change cycles, reducing complexity and uncertainty for their teams, and implementing agile methodologies to elevate performance and encourage value-based collaboration. With her 20 years...
2022-05-2541 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapPart Two: Parental Leave—There’s a Playbook? with Amy Beacom & Sue CampbellI hope you joined us last week for Part One of my conversation with Dr. Amy Beacom. We talked about the issues and opportunities working parents face when navigating parental leave within their careers. If you haven’t, be sure to check it out.We talked about how states and companies implement parental leave policies—if they even exist—and how companies and working parents put parental leave into practice.Amy shared the book she co-authored with Sue Campbell, The Parental Leave Playbook: Ten Touchpoints to Transition Smoothly, Strengthen Your Family and Continue Building Your Career...
2022-05-1848 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapParental Leave—There’s a Playbook? with Amy Beacom & Sue CampbellIn this episode, we talk about parental leave and how it impacts working parents. You get to hear from two women experts who built a company and wrote the book to help working parents like you. And there’s so much to talk about that we’re breaking the conversation into two episodes. So, eavesdrop on Part One.Their company is the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, and the book they co-authored is titled The Parental Leave Playbook: Ten Touchpoints to Transition Smoothly, Strengthen Your Family, and Continue Building Your Career.Dr. Amy Beacom is the...
2022-05-1154 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapDream Bigger from Common Ground with Nisha AnandIn this episode, we explore the theme of inclusivity with Nisha Anand, a national leader for social and racial justice. Nisha shares her personal journey of feeling like a misfit and how it inspired her to become radically inclusive. She has become known for cultivating unlikely partnerships and pushing change-makers to design more inclusive movements.As Dream Corps’ CEO, Nisha guides a team of experts working at the intersections of criminal justice reform, green economics, and tech equity to create a better future for all. She encourages us to dream bigger, find common ground, and experiment at sc...
2022-05-0442 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapA Perfect Fit Career Alternative with Diane PleussIn this episode, we focus on career transition and introduce you to Diane Pleuss, also known as The Franchise Fitter. Since 2004, Diane has helped hundreds of people find their perfect-fit franchise opportunity.Franchises are often associated with fast food, but Diane emphasizes that there are many options beyond burgers and fries. She matches clients with the right fit and provides guidance to avoid rookie mistakes, all at no cost to her clients.If you're considering a career transition, franchises may be an alternative you haven't thought of or have dismissed. With the right fit, you...
2022-04-2744 minTips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap"3 Ms" Will Help You Navigate Career Change with Lee Chaix McDonoughAre you a woman considering a career change? Do you feel stuck in your current job and unsure of your next steps? Then this episode is for you.My guest, Lee Chaix McDonough, is the CEO and Founder of Coach With Clarity, a training and education company that helps individuals navigate career changes. As a bestselling author and host of the Coach with Clarity podcast, Lee has extensive experience in guiding women through the process of finding their true calling.Lee's Coach with Clarity framework combines intuition and business strategy to help clients excel and...
2022-04-2045 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapA Brand Called YOU! with Sarah EhlingerIn this episode, we dive deep into a topic that is essential for anyone who wants to stand out in their field - Your Personal Brand.I'm excited to bring you Sarah Ehlinger, an award-winning designer, creative director & brand strategist, who has worked with billion-dollar companies before starting her own business. She's also the host of the "Brand Spanking You Podcast."Together, we explore what personal branding is and why it's crucial for your success. We also discuss common misconceptions and hurdles that can make personal branding feel daunting.If you're looking to...
2022-04-1342 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapLaid Off? Faux-Fired? Now What? with Robin MerleWelcome to this episode where my guest and I share a passion for guiding people through tough career transitions so they can transition and thrive.Robin Merle is a certified fundraising executive for billion-dollar organizations and an expert in career transition. She is the award-winning author of Involuntary Exit, A Woman’s Guide to Thriving After Being Fired, which is an essential resource for anyone experiencing a career setback.Robin has raised more than a half-billion dollars in philanthropy, served as a board member for three nonprofits, and was named 2017’s Woman of Achievement for her...
2022-04-0639 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapMoms Making Money from Home with Whitney BondsAre you a working mother looking to work from home? Giving up a well-paying corporate job with great benefits to stay home and raise your family is a scary proposition. But if you're looking for a way to make the transition and thrive, listen up, because my guest today did exactly that.Whitney Bonds is a former marketing manager who decided to explore the option to work from home when she was pregnant with her second child. After doing a lot of research, she took the leap and now works from home while raising her family. And...
2022-03-2334 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapRedefine Success & Take Back Your Life with Laura RubinDo you feel like you're constantly running on a hamster wheel? Do you find yourself on autopilot just to get through the day? Are you wearing burnout and overwhelm as a badge of honor? It's time to redefine success and break free from the cycle.Laura Rubin, a reformed hustle bunny and joy seeker, knows what it's like to ride the hustle train until you're burnt out. She made the brave decision to take back control of her life, and now she's encouraging others to do the same. Laura empowers and inspires those who are tired of...
2022-03-1635 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapUnhealed Betrayal & Its Impact with Dr. Debi SilberHave you ever felt betrayed—whether personally or professionally? Has your trust or confidence been violated? And do you find it hard to trust again?These may be things you sweep under the rug and just move on. But my next guest likes to challenge you with this question: are you healed or hardened?In this episode, we’re going to talk about betrayal. Many might think that it would only affect us personally, but my guest is going to share how unhealed betrayal can impact your career or business.Dr. Debi Silber is t...
2022-03-0939 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapThriving in Your NEXT Chapter with Kirsten BeskeI’m excited about this podcast because one of the things we talk about happens to be something I’m passionate about — thriving. It means different things to different people, so eavesdrop on our conversation and decide what it means to you.Meet Kirsten Beske, a former litigation attorney who changed careers after experiencing near-death moments with her two eldest children. Kirsten is now a Life Redesign Coach who helps mid-career women shift into their next chapter of life and work.Kirsten and the host share a passion for holistic coaching and empowering women to thrive...
2022-03-0241 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapMom's Aligning with Purpose with Jamie KullmanDo you struggle with balancing your work and personal life? It's a common challenge for working moms who strive for success in their careers while also caring for their families. In this episode, we discuss work-life balance and how it can be achieved.Our guest, Jamie Kullman, is a successful entrepreneur and business coach who has found the perfect balance between work and personal life. She shares her story and tips on how to prioritize your time and energy to achieve success in both areas.Jamie's company, Aligned With Purpose In Life and Leadership, aims...
2022-02-2330 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapFinding Flow Through Fire with Stephanie WrayThis episode dives deep into the topic of work-life balance and the impact that career challenges can have on mental health. Stephanie Wray, a mental health counselor and expressive arts therapist, joins the conversation to discuss how to create more harmony in our lives and careers when faced with difficulties.Struggling with career challenges can leave us feeling unfulfilled and disconnected, leading to a hit to our mental health and overall well-being. However, Stephanie offers valuable insights and creative solutions for managing stress and achieving a more balanced lifestyle.With 26 years of experience in the...
2022-02-1642 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapFrom Overwhelmed to Owning It! with Duquesa DeanThis episode is all about personal and career development and how to overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed and reclaiming your power. Duquesa Dean, a Corporate Trainer, Author, Speaker, and Self-Development Mentor, joins us to share her insights on thriving against the odds and achieving your goals.With her own experience of near-death, abusive relationships, and personal hardships, Duquesa has firsthand knowledge of how to evolve, become your own person, and live authentically. Her expertise in corporate training, team building, and small business start-up consultancy has helped many businesses increase workforce engagement, employee productivity, and profits.
2022-02-0944 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapSelf-Discovery Through Travel with Sonia Cruz OroDo you love to travel and want to explore who you can become in 2022? Well, this episode is for you! Our guest, Sonia Cruz Oro, is a certified travel coach, organizational psychologist, and founder of Travel Awakens. She uses travel as a tool for self-discovery and helps individuals, couples, and groups to achieve the experiences, goals, and personal change they seek.Sonia's story is inspiring if you've ever felt like getting away from it all is what you need. Having experienced her own transformation through travel, Sonia is the author of How to Create the Life You...
2022-02-0241 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapCreativity at Work with Kathy RamspergerSHOW DESCRIPTION: Today’s topic is CREATIVITY. So many of my clients are bored at work because they feel there is no space for the creative side of their personalities. Well, I want to introduce you to someone who has found ways throughout her career to bring imagination and ingenuity into her work. And I know she’ll have some great insights for you.Kathy Ramsperger is an award-winning author, journalist, and publisher of fiction and non-fiction books who reinvented herself as an intuitive life coach about ten years ago.Kathy draws...
2022-01-2636 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapSecret Ingredient to Achieving Your Goals with Genevieve JoyIn this episode, we’re going to talk about TRUST. My guest says it is the Secret Ingredient to Successfully Achieving Your Goals.And, I believe trust is fundamental to showing up authentically in our lives—trusting ourselves and trusting others. So, when I met Genevieve, I knew I wanted to share her perspective on trust with you.Genevieve Joy has traveled from victim to warrior as she overcame multiple debilitating chronic health conditions that experts said were incurable. And, as if that wasn’t enough, she also left a 14-year abusive marriage and completely transf...
2022-01-1941 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapMaking Self-Care Impactful with Angela McKayIn this episode, we talk about a subject many women SAY is important, but they DO very little to practice in a way that makes their life better. Of course, we’re talking about Self-care. Are you the woman who wears the weight of the world on your shoulders; are you overwhelmed and driven. Do you take pride in the fact that you’re a do-it-all woman? If you are, you are in excellent company! I TICKED OFF ALL THOSE BOXES when I was a corporate career woman. And so did my next guest, which is why...
2022-01-1244 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapOptions: There's Always More Than One with Katrine HornWhen facing a career change, whether you’re out of work, unhappy in your job, or looking for the next right role for you, the first thing you need to do is explore your options. But that isn’t always a straight road. And, sometimes, it can feel overwhelming. But, on the other hand, it might seem like there are no good options at all. So today, we’ll talk with Katrine Horn about how to explore your options, why settling isn’t one of them, and what you can do to leverage what you know how t...
2022-01-0544 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapThe Lie of Alone & the Promise of Together with Sandhya JhaIn last week’s episode, we learned about burnout and why it’s so common among workplace conditions that go unmanaged. The chronic stress, exhaustion, and feelings of being disconnected and ineffective at work can be hard to overcome. This episode shares a personal and vulnerable story about how burnout affected this very dynamic and successful woman. Sandhya Jha is the founder and former executive director of the Oakland Peace Center, a collective of 40 organizations working to create equity, access, and dignity as the means of creating peace in Oakland and the Bay Area. A big job with...
2021-12-2240 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapKeeping Burnout at Bay with Natasha DewhirstBurnout. We hear this term a lot as it relates to work. In fact, it has been added to the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases. And the term is used to describe an occupational phenomenon. It’s not classified as a medical condition—but it feels like one.Burnout is defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that hasn’t been successfully managed. When someone suffers from exhaustion or depleted energy, an overall negative outlook feels distanced from their job, and feels less effective at work, they are often diagnosed with b...
2021-12-1539 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapMoving Beyond the Fear with Avani PatelFear can stop you in your tracks whenever things change significantly or you prepare to make a big move. In this episode, we’re going to talk about what to do with the fear when it threatens to hold you back and how you can use it to fuel you to step into your next career or life chapter with confidence. Avani Patel joins us to share her unique blend of corporate skills and experience in psychology and metaphysics to provide you with a dynamic approach for your journey beyond the fear that keeps...
2021-12-0839 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapYour Zone of Genius at Work with Jewel VeitchIn this changing world and business climate, many people are considering a whole new way of making a living. The previous paradigms don’t work anymore—people want more options, better choices, and different opportunities to create meaningful work—work that aligns with our values and supports us in every way. But, it’s not always easy to navigate our way to finding purpose in our work and our lives. So, today’s guest is going to share some wisdom that will help. Jewel Veitch is a Career & Business Mentor, Author, and Speaker who will share her perspective...
2021-12-0144 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapAre You "Shoulding" On Yourself? with Linda KrollToo often we “should” on ourselves. You know what I mean. It might sound like, “I should be doing this.” Or, “I should do what they want me to do.” You might do it to help you stay focused, motivated, or—get this—even stuck in some situations, relationships, or career paths that you could leave. When you learn how to be more compassionate with yourself, you give yourself room to explore what you truly WANT and stop doing what you think you SHOULD. My guest, Linda Kroll, an IFS therapist, mediator, and author, shares how we can become i...
2021-11-1742 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapMine the Gems in Your Personality with Maureen Ross GemmeAt work, we run into all kinds of personalities. For that matter, we run into them everywhere! Some people are easier to get along with than others. And it can be challenging to show up authentically when we meet people who are different from us because we feel overshadowed or too dominant!My guest, Maureen Ross Gemme, is a personality expert who teaches leaders and their teams how to step into their full potential, make an impact, and embrace the differences in the diversity of others to build better relationships.Tune in to learn how...
2021-11-1043 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapStop Sabotaging Your Personal & Professional Growth with Janine HuntSo often, we stay stuck too long in one place in a job or career, in relationships, or in our business because we don’t understand what’s holding us back. The likely culprit is fear and our tendency to self-sabotage because of that fear. Thankfully, professionals are developing strategies to help you stop sabotaging your personal and professional growth.My guest, Janine Hunt, a natural health therapist for 30 years, talks to us about how our beliefs, thoughts, and habits can hold us hostage and how to break the chains to become a better version of ourselves. ...
2021-11-0337 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapTeach What You Know with Dr. Destini CoppSHOW DESCRIPTION: In today’s episode, we’ll discover how to teach what you know from college professor and entrepreneur Dr. Destini Copp. We discuss avenues for career transition and reinvention, which is on the minds of many professional women who may think and feel differently about their work and wonder about their options. Dr. Copp educates people on how to teach what they know and create streams of income that can start as a side gig and turn into a full-time business. So, if you’ve thought about a second or third career b...
2021-10-2737 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapBusy is the New Lazy with Margo GarciaDo you know someone who constantly says, “I am crazy busy!” Or, “I have way too much to do!” What about this one, “There is never enough time to get it all done!”Or you might feel like you’re on that proverbial hamster wheel, and jumping off might hurt! Are you running as fast as you can but getting nowhere?Some of my clients ask, “Is this all there is? I’ve worked hard to get everything I want or need. So, why am I so unhappy?” Might this be you? If it is, or you’re thinking of...
2021-10-2135 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapWhen You Don’t Fit the Mold with Stephanie RigbyWhat do you do when you get fired from every single corporate job you ever had? Do you keep trying to fit in because that’s what’s expected? It’s a scary prospect to face all the failures and not feel like one. After experiencing harassment, bullying, and toxic relationships with managers, Stephanie Rigby decided to break out of the mold. Her personal story will inspire you to think outside the box if you don’t feel like you fit into it. There are many options when it comes to making career choices. We...
2021-10-1334 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapIt's Not Burnout! It's Betrayal! | with Lora CheadleCan you feel betrayed by something, as well as by someone? Like your career or the company you work for? We’re going to talk about that today. What happens when our trust is violated? Betrayal is a loss and is often described as the most devastating loss a person can experience. And, you might feel like it’s something else.My guest, Lora Cheadle, is a former attorney, author, podcast host, and life choreographer who will help us to sort out the differences between burnout and betrayal, and how to recover, so you can recl...
2021-10-0637 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapReinvented: From Teacher to Steamy Romance Author with Celeste BarclayWhen a bug bites you, do you scratch it? After several career reinventions, Celeste Barclay couldn't ignore the bug for writing. When her dream of becoming a lawyer changed when she married a military man, Celeste made her first pivot. Then, she pivoted again--and again. Tune in to hear her personal story of keeping secrets and the isolation that created, self-doubt, and the gamut of emotions that come with taking a big leap in your career. There is a lot to learn from Celeste's journey of career shifts. Plus, you get a...
2021-08-1143 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapA Contingency Plan for Life's Unexpected MomentsWhen I think about topics for each solo episode, I take the lead from my clients' questions or concerns. Recently a client said, "I don't know what options I have." And, another asked me how she could prepare herself for the unexpected. A lot of people plan for financial emergencies, but what about life emergencies? I thought I'd offer some ideas to address this question. The strategies I share helped my clients look through a different lens at the possibilities they can choose from. We have options. Change is inevitable, and learning to adapt to ch...
2021-08-0414 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapIt Takes Courage to Make a Career LeapThe tables are turned in this episode and I'm in the hot seat. Guest host, Paula Hannasch, coach- extraordinaire for women entrepreneurs, is probing my expertise in career transition. Are you: ~ on the fence about changing jobs? ~ feeling stuck in a comfortable role, but the joy is gone? ~ re-entering the workforce after a break to raise your family? ~ working from home and loving it, but you've been asked to return to the office soon? ~ out of work and struggling to find work that is fulfilling? Tune in and learn what...
2021-07-2838 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapTaming the Perfectionist in YouDo you have a perfectionist in your life? Are you one of them? You're not alone. There are a lot of us. I call myself a recovering perfectionist, so I know a bit about this subject and how hard it is to break the ties that bind us. In this solo episode, I share what I've learned about this condition—for some, it may even be an addiction. How do you recognize it? What can you do about it? And, how can you reverse the detrimental effects perfectionism can have? I an...
2021-06-2318 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapLessons from a People-Pleasing PerfectionistIs it important to you to please other people? Do you feel the need to do it perfectly? You're not alone! Whitney Lauritsen shares her powerful story and raises critical topics to consider if you're a kindred spirit like I am. She says, "we get caught up in the cycle of 'not enough-ness' and unworthiness." Who can relate? We try so hard to be good and perfect, yet it feels like we can't do anything right. How can we shift our thinking? Listen in and get some great tips. Af...
2021-05-2646 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapAsking for More & Expecting to Get It with Christine McKayWe negotiate from the time we're children to get what we want. Often, we lose that brilliant skill as we mature because we find ourselves unable to resolve conflict and don't know what to do next. If this happens for you, our guest, Christine McKay, will teach you how to ask for what you want--and get it. This is a powerful episode, packed with ideas, tips, and strategies that can be applied in every area of our lives. We talk about finding common ground, how to gain leverage, the importance of no...
2021-05-0547 minTips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap5 Steps to Discovering Your Core ValuesIn this 15-minute mini-episode, I share how to leverage your core beliefs to make you happier and more grounded in five simple steps. You will feel more confident to explore options, weigh choices, and make better decisions. I share this process at a much deeper level with my clients. But, you can tap into your foundational values right now to help you choose among various options every single day.Give it a shot! CONTACT YOUR HOST, MARÍA TOMÁS-KEEGANCertified Career & Life CoachGet...
2021-04-2815 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapThe Resilience Journey with Chelle JohnsonThis is part two in a series of conversations with Chelle Johnson, Career Advocate. We knew during our first conversation that we had much more to share with you. In this episode, Chelle and I about what it takes to build resilience in life and your career. It's an uplifting episode, and we touch on so many great topics that help you to bounce back better, stronger, and faster. Some of them you need to release and some you need more of. Here's just a peek at what's included: your inner critic, your...
2021-04-1438 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapGoing All In with Grace HenkeEven when there are huge cultural differences in how we're raised to prepare for our future, there are many similarities. Grace Henke's story is a perfect example. When we move into adulthood living someone else's dream of who we should be, what success looks like, and how we should feel about it, we often feel disconnected. Then, one day we wake up and realize that we are not happy. Watch this episode and learn what happened for Grace when she finally went "all in" to change her life. It will in...
2021-04-0742 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapUsing Intuition in Business: A Power Move with Kevin O'ConnorGut instinct. Inner wisdom. Knowing. Are you connected to it? Or, disconnected? We all have it, but some of us use it and some of us ignore it. Kevin O'Connor joins me for a spirited chat about men and women, how we value intuition differently, and what happens when we pay attention so we can make better choices--in any area of our lives. This conversation took a number of twists and turns but always came back to the importance of our intuition in life, career, and business. Kevin shares excellent probing quest...
2021-03-1045 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapSeduced by Entrepreneurship with Deirdre TshienIf the idea of starting a business is seducing you, tune in and hear this serial entrepreneur, Deirdre Tshien, share her stories of success, battles with ego, growing pains, and heartbreaks. You may be living someone else's dream of who you should be or what you should do for a living, and it just doesn't feel right for you. Are you doing something you have no passion for? Have you ever thought about being your own boss? Learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. What role does your ego play on...
2021-03-0339 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapAmplifying Your Awesome with Chelle JohnsonAre you searching for a job or want to make a change? With so many people facing career and job challenges these days, it's important to know you're not alone, and that there are resources to help. So, my next guest and I talk about what our clients experience and what helps them get through the tough process. Chelle Johnson is also a Career Coach--I love that she calls herself a Career Ally--who shares her perspective on what it means to be mindfully fit, how to squelch your inner critic, and how to use...
2021-02-2436 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapComparison is the Thief of JoyDo you ever feel like you don't measure up to friends or colleagues who appear to be doing better, have more, or are living the life of YOUR dreams? Today I dig into the subject of comparing ourselves to others and how it can create a sense of loss we have the power to avoid. I share tips for when you hear those inner voices saying, "I wish I could be as successful as ..." or "Why can't things turn out for me as they do for ..." Comparison steals your joy. Learn how you can...
2020-11-1116 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapFulfilling Someone Else's Vision? with Veronica BahnThis is another episode to help those who are in the midst of a career transition. We're exploring more options. This week, my guest Veronica Bahn will help us understand what a "side hustle" is and what it takes to create one. If you've considered moving out of corporate or creating an additional stream of income, don't miss Veronica's great ideas and tips. Then, download her gift, just for you: "Top 10 Things to Launch or Up-level Your Side-Hustle." Click here: www.T4T.link/VeronicaBahnCONTACT MY GUEST, VERONICA BA...
2020-11-0447 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapWhat is the Era of Innovation? with Sonia ClarkIn this episode, you get two career coaches and mentors sharing their perspectives about innovating in these unprecedented times. Sonia Clark and I answer questions like, "what are the phases of transition?" "How can you approach new beginnings without fear?" "What does it mean to evolve and innovate in times of adversity?" And so many more. We challenge you to shift your thinking and celebrate what is ending so you can move forward with ease and grace. Plus, Sonia's tips at the end are worth the wait! After watching, please download he...
2020-10-2846 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapFailing Forward with Vision with Pattie GrimmJust when everything was going so well in her career, something happened and Pattie Grimm's fall down the mountain was fast and painful. I know many people who will resonate with this story--I know I do. Pattie was on the fast track and realized she was working hard to fulfill someone else's vision. Compromised values; depleted physically, mentally, and emotionally; not recognizing the woman looking back in the mirror. The tips she learned from her comeback journey are powerful! Don't miss her story & lessons. CONTACT MY G...
2020-10-0744 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapWhat if You Could Become...? with Annie GibbinsThis episode is both uplifting and thought-provoking. It will encourage you to think about new possibilities for yourself. Have you ever asked yourself the question, "What If?" My guest, Annie Gibbins, has asked herself this question since she was a little girl. The results are inspiring, and it is why I asked her to collaborate on this episode we call, "What If You Could Become...?" We chat about what it takes to become what you dream of. Your comfort zone will stretch as we challenge you to think about opportunities in a dif...
2020-07-2956 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapWhat Makes You Unique? with Linda KalafDuring times of uncertainty about our lives and careers, understanding what differentiates us and gives us purpose is important. My guest this week is Linda Kalaf, an expert on diversity and inclusion. We talk about an interesting way to uncover our unique qualities, what influenced us, and why we behave in the ways we do. If you are questioning any of your beliefs and values these days, don't miss the tips to reset and reprogram yourself to these changing times. WE INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE WITH US by downloading the activity at...
2020-07-2235 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapRetooling to Remain Relevant with Laura PriscIn this fast-changing world, you might feel isolated, victimized, unsure of how to respond, or where you fit in. Especially for those struggling with career choices right now, you won't want to miss this one. In this episode, my guest Laura Prisc and I talk about how you can step up, pivot, and shift in your life and career, so you can take personal responsibility for where the new road takes you. We will share concepts and insights throughout the program, and in the last segment, you'll hear powerful tips that you can pr...
2020-06-2440 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapA Resilient MindsetI invite you to get a cup of tea (or your soothing beverage of choice) and listen in as I share my thoughts about what it takes to build a resilient mindset. We've been through a lot since early 2020, and uncertainty and lack of control have tested the metal of many. I've learned that it is helpful to find ways to flex and bend as things change so rapidly. I'm talking about having resilience. What do resilient people do when adversity strikes? And what does it take to become resilient yourself? Tune in and h...
2020-05-0617 minTips for the Transition | The Career RoadmapCareer Choices: Weaving a Golden Thread with Marie BurnsWe spend at least 50% of our lives at our jobs--shouldn't we love it? Making a job change or a career move can create major upheavals. It might be planned, like a new role or retirement, or one that comes unexpectedly, like a layoff or being passed over for a promotion. How you handle the change will make the difference. This inspiring conversation is with Marie Burns, who re-imagined her new career by putting all her assets to work for her. Marie's "golden thread" will inspire you to think about redesigning your career in...
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