The Flourish Careers Podcast

// Skill Up: Navigating the Future of Work

Hello, and welcome back! In today's episode, we'll dive into upskilling and reskilling, specifically exploring:
- Why upskilling and reskilling are crucial for staying relevant in today's job market  
- Tips for learning without going back to school
- Practical examples and insights from an employer's perspective  
Upskilling involves improving your existing skills, while reskilling involves learning new skills to transition to a new career path. Both can help you adapt to changing market demands and stay competitive.
The Bottom Line: Upskilling and reskilling are essential for staying competitive in today's job market. In addition, you can achieve career success by continuously learning and adapting to changing market demands. So, let's embrace a growth mindset, keep learning, and confidently navigate the future of work!
💛 Free Gift: HEART-Based Career Planning Workbook   
📚 Tools to help:
Playbook: Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change 
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// Career Change Reality Check: Busting Myths and Finding Success

Can a HEART-Based career change be both exciting and daunting? Undoubtedly! Tune in to this week's episode, where we'll debunk the top five misconceptions about a career change and provide systems to make it more thrilling than terrifying!
Myth #1: "It's too late to make a career change."
Myth #2: "Making a career change is too difficult or risky."
Myth #3: "A career change means starting from scratch." 
Myth #4: "A career change means taking a pay cut."
Myth #5: "A career change means returning to school."  
So, don't let these misconceptions keep you from pursuing your HEART-Based career change. Take the leap, use these strategies, and create the fulfilling career you deserve!
💛 Free Gift: HEART-Based Career Change Checklist
📚 Tools to help:
Article: Transferable Skills: A Job Seekers Guide  
Playbook: Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change 
Flourish Careers Podcast Catalog: Looking for a particular episode? You don't have to search far and wide! Our catalog has the entire collection of episodes.
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// The Career Rollercoaster: Navigating Disappointment and Finding Your Way

Real talk! The job search process can be an emotional rollercoaster with its fair share of ups and downs. It's easy to feel discouraged when things don't go as planned, and disappointment can be an unavoidable part of the process. 
But don't worry; there are ways to manage your expectations and cope with disappointment. 
Today, I'm sharing FIVE practical approaches that have helped me navigate the job search process with greater resilience + grace. You'll be better equipped to handle setbacks confidently by increasing your self-awareness and developing alternative approaches. 
In addition, these techniques will help you make better choices about reacting at the moment, which emotions to embrace, and what to let go of when things don't go according to plan. 
So, don't let disappointment get you down; let's dive in and discover how to stay positive and motivated during your job search!
💛 Free Gift: HEART-Based Career Change Checklist
📚 Tools to help:
Article: The Email Smart People Send When Rejected For A Job
Book: The Intuitive Way by Penney Peirce 
Playbook: Make The Leap: Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change 
Flourish Careers Podcast Catalog: Looking for a particular episode? You don't have to search far and wide! Our catalog has the entire collection of episodes.
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// Starting Strong: Making a Fabulous First Impression at Your New Job

Hello! Today we’re jumping into how to start strong and make a fabulous first impression when beginning a new job.
To kick things off, I'll recount a humorous anecdote about one of my most unforgettable first days. This story explains why I am passionate about this subject and strive to assist you in maximizing your initial days, weeks, and months on the job.
Next, we'll explore a straightforward framework of three key elements: PEOPLE, PROCESS, and PERFORMANCE. This framework will help you in devising a seamless onboarding strategy. Additionally, I'll share some bonus tips for those starting a new job remotely to make their virtual onboarding experience smoother.
Remember that making a great first impression is just the beginning of building strong relationships with your colleagues and employer. Keep up the positive attitude and work ethic, and you will continue to impress those around you.
💛 Free Gift: 30-60-90 Day Success Plan 
📚 Tools to help:
Episode 23: Your Career Brand: Tips + Tricks For Crafting Your Professional Brand 
Playbook: Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
Flourish Careers Podcast Catalog: Looking for a particular episode? You don't have to search far and wide! Our catalog has the entire collection of episodes.
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.

// Graceful Goodbyes: Making the Most of Your Career Break-Up

Let’s face it; career break-ups are hard, especially for high achievers who do excellent work and agonize over the response from their boss and team.
But the reality is that moving into a new role, industry, or company is an excellent way to grow your career with fresh experiences. I know this is easier said than done, so in this episode, we're going to talk through the following:
Feeling guilty; I know guilt keeps many people from making a change, so I want to share some ideas to help you move beyond this feeling.
Determining your timeline
Crafting a communication strategy
Building a thorough transition plan
Staying connected
I know resigning is HARD, And at the same time, it’s worth it—you deserve a long, radiantly happy + healthy career.
Let's jump in!
📚 Tools to help: 
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
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🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// Career Lessons From The Calla Lilies ❀

Spring is in the air, and I've got something special for all my career-driven flower lovers! 🌸
On this week's podcast episode, I'm going to reveal some of the most valuable career lessons from Calla Lillies. These stunning long-stemmed flowers have more than looks—they embody resilience, perseverance, and growth! 
So, whether you're looking to revamp your career or want to bloom where you're planted, you won't want to miss out—I'll dish out 5 lessons in flourishing that are sure to take your career to the next level!  
But that's not all! Calla Lillies are also known for their social nature, which makes them the perfect reminder of the importance of building relationships throughout your career. 
And what better way to celebrate the season of new beginnings than by combining two of my favorite things: Careers + Calla Lillies!  
Let's get to it! 
📚 Tools to help:
You're invited: Fried To Flourishing Premium Partnership
Playbook: Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
Newsletter: Sign up to receive our monthly-ish bulletin packed with the latest career talk, secret savings, and a dose of inspiration.
Flourish Careers Podcast Catalog: Looking for a particular episode? You don't have to search far and wide! Our catalog has the entire collection of episodes. 
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// Interview Fails: How to Avoid the Top 3 Mistakes

Raise your hand if you'd prefer to go to the dentist than a job interview?!
I get it; interviewing is not something most people look forward to, although it is necessary to land your next best role. Not unlike going to the dentist is essential to maintaining good health.
So today, I'm diving into the TOP 3 most common interview mistakes I've seen job seekers make and how to avoid them.
#1: providing generic responses versus telling a story. Use the O.A.R. storytelling framework to outline your accomplishments. 
#2: lacking energy or not showcasing enthusiasm for the job. An interview should be an engaging two-way conversation, not a solo performance with the spotlight on you.
#3: not asking good questions. You should be interviewing the company as much as they’re interviewing you. Prepare a list of questions you want to ask and have them with you.
We will also cover insider tips to ace your virtual interview; I know prepping to talk to your computer screen can be challenging, so I'll also sneak some pro tips into this conversation.
Let's jump in!
💛 Free Gift: Download, Your Complete Interview Prep Guide
📚 Tools to help:
Playbook, The Ultimate Interview Prep Playbook
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// Your Career, Your Brand: Tips + Tricks for Crafting Your Professional Brand

Hello, and welcome back!
Your career brand is your reputation and how you showcase your talents. It highlights who you are, what you do, and what you stand for. When it comes down to it, the BEST way to stand out is to be yourself! There’s no one else out there like you.
Today, we're going to talk about what your career brand is and how to define it. I’ll share some ways to leverage it across all your marketing materials and discuss the importance of consistency. And as a BONUS, I’ll discuss how you might consider elevating your brand.
Just like a good business and marketing strategy, you must understand what makes you valuable — what differentiates you and why someone would hire you. It starts with your career story.
Let’s get to it!
📚 Resources:
Article, How To Uplift Your Career Using Your Personal Brand As A Leader
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// The Hidden Job Market — What It Is PLUS How To Break Into It

Have you ever encountered this situation?
You're in the market for a new role, and begin reviewing your ideal company's career page. You notice a job posting you're super excited about and feverishly update your resume and get ready to apply. The next day, you go back to the careers page to apply, only to notice the job posting is taken down after a handful of days. This is an indicator they already had someone in mind, that person applied, and the job came down off the job board — this could be an example of the hidden job market in action.
Today we are diving into the hidden job market and why companies leverage it. I'll share details on how to tap into the hidden job market through informational interviews and why referrals are your golden ticket to a new company!
📚 Tools to help:
Podcast, Episode 12 The Networking Mindset: A Fresh Perspective On Connecting With Others
Podcast, Episode 20: The Fortune Is In The Followup! 
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// THREE Quick Tips To Effectively Use LinkedIn When Job Searching

Did you know that THREE people are hired every minute on LinkedIn?!
With the click of a button, the ability to search and connect with professionals worldwide is compelling when job searching. So today, we're closing out our three-part series with an episode dedicated to the LinkedIn platform. I will share THREE easy ways to use LinkedIn effectively in your job search. Along with some real-life stories to provide context and inspire you to try it.
Please note this episode isn't about how to create or optimize your profile content; we will cover that in an upcoming episode. Let's dive in!
📚 Tools to help:
Podcast, The Networking Mindset: A Fresh Perspective On Connecting With Others
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.