The Flourish Careers Podcast

// The Fortune Is In The Follow-up! How to Strategically Use Follow-up During Your Job Search

Have you heard the phrase, "the fortune is in the follow-up?" It's the truth! And unfortunately, most people only think about follow-up in the job search process once they need to. It turns into this reactive activity, OR they don't follow up and potentially lose out on opportunities.
Today I'm going to talk through WHY follow-up is critical. Then, I will discuss FIVE scenarios to consider incorporating follow-up into your job search, along with what to write in our follow-up emails and wrap up with general guidelines on when and how often to follow up.
📚 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. 
 

// How To Modernize Your Cover Letter

I’m here today to kick off a three-part series on the most frequently asked questions I receive about job searching. Special note, this series is specifically for those who know what they want to do next and are initiating a job search.
The first FAQ I want to talk about is modernizing your cover letter. Especially since last week, we went through a crash course on refreshing your resume; I thought it would be appropriate to follow that with an episode about cover letters. This is a topic I receive a TON of questions about.
From my perspective, if you’re interested in a company or role, why wouldn’t you write a note to the hiring manager to introduce yourself and share why you’re interested in the job? So, with that perspective in mind, today, I’m going to walk through: the goal of your cover letter, some ideas to modernize your approach to sending a cover letter, and thoughts on what to include in a cover letter, and then we will wrap up with a handful of quick tips.
💛 Free Gift: Cover Letter Checklist 
📚 Tools to help:
Podcast, HEART-Based Career Planning: What It Is + What It Isn't  
Podcast, The Recipe For Making A HEART-Based Career Change 
Playbook,  Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
Find email addresses, Hunter.io, rocketreach.co 
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// Refresh Your Resume: A Crash Course!

I get it. Talking about yourself is HARD! 
Articulating your experience and career aspirations on one piece of paper is both an art and a science. It can be challenging when you’re in your own head all.the.time. 
It’s especially tricky with a career change.   
Throughout my 15+ years as an HR leader, I can tell you first-hand that these stats are accurate; Recruiters and hiring leaders will skim your resume for 6-ish seconds — if it doesn’t make an impression, you will get passed over. 
UNLESS, of course, you’ve done a great job at building relationships at your target companies (which I highly recommend) - then your resume will likely become an afterthought. 
But none the less, at some point, you will need your resume, 
So, today, I’m going to walk you through: 
The goal of your resume 
When it’s time to update your resume 
Talk about the two main components I think about when helping others with their resumes: Design and Content 
I’ll break down the major sections of your resume
Time to dive in!
💛 Free Gift: Step-by-Step Resume Refresh Guide
📚 Tools to help:
Highly Recommended Resume Templates! Get Landed Resume Templates, an affiliate partner
Feeling stumped on how to make your resume stand out? Don't sweat it; Elevated Resumes can help you out!
Use code FLOURISH10 for 10% off! 
Article, Ultimate Guide to Transferable Skills
Article, 185 Powerful Action Verbs
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 
 

// How To Activate The Power Of Tiny Actions For Big Results

Let me ask you this: Have you thought about changing your career but felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the task? If so, you’re not alone. 
That’s where the power of microsteps comes in. 
Microsteps are small, actionable steps that take only a few minutes or seconds to complete. Microstepping is not just the practice I use with my clients; it’s one I use myself. I’ve used it for every career change or project (including designing my own business and this podcast)—and it always works.  
In this episode, we will talk through the science behind tiny action. I’ll walk you through the THREE-step process you begin today and then wrap up with recommendations for further study. 
💛 Free Gift: Download, 20 Ways To Nourish Body, Mind, and Spirit in 5 Minutes a Day!
📚 Tools to help: 
Book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything 
Book, Time To Thrive
Book, One Small Step That Can Change Your Life
Newsletter, sign up to receive my monthly-ish bullion packed with the latest career talk, secret savings, and a dose of inspiration. 
Playbook, Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers blog
 

// Unlock Your Potential: Believe to Achieve!

Today we’re diving into a topic that, in my opinion, isn’t talked about enough in the career change world: believing in yourself. This is the NUMBER ONE thing that keeps people from making a change. I will share a bit about the research and why this is important. Then dive into FOUR tips to help you believe in yourself.
Let's get to it!
📚 Tools to help: 
Instagram Inspiration, Good News Movement , and Grandma Joy's Roadtrip
Playbook, Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
Newsletter, sign up to receive my monthly-ish bullion packed with the latest career talk, secret savings, and a dose of inspiration.  
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// 5 Lessons Learned About Being A Beginner Again + A Heartfelt Thank You 💛

That's a wrap on season 1 of The Flourish Careers Podcast! 
Creating this show and sharing my thoughts and stories with you has been such a joy. To those of you who are tuning in and have made an effort to let me know the content is resonating with you, thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. 💛
Even though this podcast covers everything I've spent years learning and teaching, adding "podcaster" to my bio has made me feel like a newbie all over again. If you're thinking about starting something new, today I'm walking through 5 lessons learned from being a beginner again.
And I'm sharing a sneak peek into what's to come for season two, kicking off in January—sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when we kick off! 
📚 Tools to help:
Article, The Hidden Upside of Imposter Syndrome
Playbook, Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
Newsletter, sign up to receive my monthly-ish bullion packed with the latest career talk, secret savings, and a dose of inspiration 
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 
 

// Nourish To Flourish! Daily Practices To Withstand Well-Being In A Wild World

Change is intense. When you have a demanding job, family obligations, and all the things going on, it’s easy to get caught up in the overwhelm + intensity of it.
One of the best things you can do to sustain and maintain your energy is to start and end the day from a place of
control. 
So today, we’re going to talk through WHY morning rituals are critical, especially when making a HEART-based career change. I’ll share a peek into my morning rhythms if it helps you form a practice. Then we will talk through some examples to give you a dash of inspiration to cultivate your morning practices.
Whether you’re a morning person or not, how you start your day will make a difference in your well-being. 
The Bottom Line: Morning rhythms will support your mindset by helping to set a positive tone for the day, so it’s a good idea to prioritize activities that will impact your attitude and perspective first thing in the morning.
💛 Free Gift: Download 20 Ways To Nourish Body, Mind, and Spirit in 5 Minutes a Day!
📚 Tools to help:
Book, The Power of Fun by Catherine Price 
Journal, Three Moments A Day Guided Journal 
Playbook, Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
Newsletter, sign up to receive my monthly-ish bullion packed with the latest career talk, secret savings, and a dose of inspiration
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers blog. 
 

// Savor The Season—The Magic Of Mindfulness

Let's face it; there's a lot of noise + negativity surrounding us on the daily. I don't know about you, but I've had to force myself to step away from the madness — the information — upon information — upon information that is tossed at me every minute of the day (especially as we enter the holidays) is enough to make my mind spin.
And with that, I've been thinking about ways to savor the season versus getting caught up in the stress of the season. So today, I'm going to walk you through my favorite topic: The Magic of Mindfulness.
Don't worry; I will not recommend meditating under a willow tree for 3 hours (I don't have the patience for that!) Although I will share a handful of practices that have helped me shift from being on auto-pilot to being present, which is especially critical when making a heart-based career change.
💛 Free Gift: Download 20 Ways To Nourish Body, Mind, and Spirit in 5 Minutes a Day!
📚 Tools to help:
Book, The Power of Fun by Catherine Price 
Journal, Three Moments A Day Guided Journal 
Playbook, Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
Newsletter, sign up to receive my monthly-ish bullion packed with the latest career talk, secret savings, and a dose of inspiration
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers blog. 
 

// The Networking Mindset: A Fresh Perspective On Connecting With Others

Hello! Here we are with a topic everyone loves to hate—networking. When moving into a career you love, cultivating relationships is critical. But let me ask you, does the word "networking" make you cringe? HEART-Based networking is about connection and building relationships in a comfortable way. Your approach to building relationships gets to be as authentic and exciting as the career you're trying to create. You get to talk with people you like and respect on topics that energize YOU. 
We will talk through the following:
How to gather confidence to move beyond your fears.
Learn how to connect virtually in ways that are comfortable for you.
Turn your connections into conversations through informational interviews.
Join me on my mission to rebrand the word "networking" by turning this into a way to meet like-minded people, leading to new career opportunities.
💛 Free Gift: Download, Step-By-Step Networking Guide 
📚 Tools to help:
App, Fishbowl  
Playbook, Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
Newsletter, sign up to receive my monthly-ish bullion packed with the latest career talk, secret savings, and a dose of inspiration
Let's connect! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest 
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers blog.
 

// 5 Lessons Learned From Navigating Self-Employment In 2020

Hello! Today I'm here with a story about navigating my first year of self-employment. The headline read something like this: SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS, AND HEAVY RAINS EXPECTED. Maneuvering my first year of self-employment through the ins and outs of 2020 global chaos was not in the plans. But I made it safely to shore AND managed to learn a thing or two about successfully navigating an unpredictable landscape.
I’m sharing a glimpse into my top FIVE reflections + lessons learned that kept me afloat and on course throughout the treacherous forecast. The lessons learned were probably amplified due to #2020, although they are still relevant for anyone interested in self-employment or working in a non-traditional way.
📚 Tools to help:
Playbook, Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
Newsletter, sign up to receive my monthly-ish bullion packed with the latest career talk, secret savings, and a dose of inspiration
Let's connect! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest 
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers blog.