The Flourish Careers Podcast

// BONUS Episode! Unplug, Unwind, Unleash: The Value of a (Solo) Mini-Vacation

"If you never get lost, you never get found." 
I can't stop thinking about the incredible benefits of a recent solo mini-vacation, but I also know the guilt that can come with it. I've been there, talking myself out of it time and again.
One sunny afternoon, I saw a Jeep with a Life is Good tire cover that read, "If you never get lost, you never get found." It felt like a divine sign, so I booked a retreat to a charming lakeside cottage an hour from home.
These two nights away were rejuvenating, reminding me of the value of breaking from routines. If a solo mini-vacation calls out to you, embrace it without guilt—it's worth it!  
📚 How to Live in Flip Flops  
💛 Ways to work with me:
Let's partner to craft your HEART-based career path  
Join Fried to Flourishing, the self-paced career change course or virtual coaching experience
You're invited to the Gathering Ground, an insider circle where careers take root, grow and flourish
Browse around the shop and check out the playbooks
 

//Juggling Job + Joy: How Job Sharing Became The Solution to Working Mom Challenges

Hello, and welcome back! This week, I'm thrilled to introduce Lisa Driscoll, a colleague for nearly 15 years, joining me to share her insightful path to HR and how she's balanced motherhood with her leadership career. Lisa and I discuss how job sharing can be a transformative + creative approach for working mothers, allowing professional commitments and quality family time to coexist harmoniously.Lisa talks about the pros and cons of job sharing and includes top tips for approaching your employer if you're interested in exploring this. And just for fun: What if work and school started and ended simultaneously? A dream, right?
🎧 Related Episodes: Free To Flourish: How to Define Success on Your Terms
💛 Free Gift: Lisa generously offers a FREE sample coaching session; contact her at ldriscoll8851@gmail.com 
🤝 Connect with Lisa: LinkedIn  |  Website 
💛 Flourishing Faves: Franklin Covey Planner  |  Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog 
 

// Beyond LinkedIn: Job Searching Outside LinkedIn’s Crowded Landscape

In this podcast episode, I'm diving into the nitty-gritty of LinkedIn—the good, the not-so-good, and excellent alternatives for job hunting. 
First things first, let's give credit where it's due; LinkedIn is great when it comes to job searching. It's like this virtual world where you can network, get job alerts, and showcase your professional successes. 
But let's be honest—LinkedIn has its downsides. 
So, today, we're talking through 11 alternatives to LinkedIn. And to wrap up, I've got an inspiring story for you about a community member who landed a new incredible role by being a panelist. 
To sum it up, LinkedIn is fantastic, but it's not the only game in town. There's a whole world of job-search opportunities for you to explore. So, get creative, mix it up, and snag that job without relying solely on LinkedIn.
📚 Tools to help:
80+ Curated Job Boards
Hunter.io
Rocketreach
Fishbowl app
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// Inside Out: The Strategic Playbook for Navigating Internal Job Changes

Hello, and welcome back! In today's episode, we're digging into internal career transitions. Having worked in corporate and witnessing the need for more understanding around pivoting internally, I love to guide heart-based professionals on the value of exploring new roles within their current companies. 
Many tend to overlook this option. Yet, it can be a fantastic path for moving into a new function or department, whether a lateral move or a promotion. 
We will consider insights on approaching internal transitions thoughtfully, including assessing your career intentions, internal networking, customizing your application, and preparing for interviews. 
If you're intrigued by this concept or need guidance on making an internal career move, I'm here to help. So, let's explore the exciting realm of internal career pivots together! 
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
💛 Ways to work with me:
Book a 30-minute Career Talk 1:1 Session 
Join Fried to Flourishing, the self-paced career change course or virtual coaching experience
Your invited to the Gathering Ground, an insider circle where careers take root, grow and flourish
Browse around the shop and check out the playbooks
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// Intuition Insights: The Power of Clean Energy in Decision-Making

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Sarah Young, the CEO of Zing Collaborative and author of Expansive Impact: An Invitation to Lead in Everyday Moments. Her book is a must-read, jam-packed with relatable stories and modern leadership insights. 
Sarah and I explore the link between energy + intuition in career growth. Clean energy, characterized by clarity and psychological safety, shapes our interactions, while intuition guides heart-centered decisions. Sarah's expertise untangles strategies and practical guidance to tap into intuition in our fast-paced world. Her personal stories of receiving divine downloads are fascinating! She guides us in using decision filters to turn our fears into a means for transformation and provides many recommendations to trust the inner whisper with compassion. 
Join us as we discuss practical insights to access intuition and playful techniques connecting us to our inner wisdom.
Connect with Sarah: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn and sign up for her newsletter
📚 Tools to help:
Leadership Guide
Pivot Podcast episode #322 Tips for Making Tough Decisions
💛 Flourishing Favs:
Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey
 

// Surprise BONUS Episode! Podcasting Pitfalls, Peaks and Everything In Between

Surprise! For season 3, I thought it would be fun to have a few short + scrappy bonus segments where I will pull back the curtain and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening here at Flourish Careers or share some of my flourishing favorites related to work + well-being. 
Today, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my first-year podcasting experience—the pitfalls, peaks, and everything in between!  
As a thank you for being here, I'm offering a $50 discount for podcast listeners on the career change course, Fried to Flourishing; enter the code 'podcast' at checkout. 
Here's to another year of learning and flourishing together! 🎉  
 
 

// Confetti + Careers: A Toast to Your Achievements

Welcome back to the Flourish Careers Podcast! It's our 1-year pod-iversary 🎉, and I'm here to kick off Season 3 with a confetti-filled celebration of all things career success and growth! 
Recognizing and celebrating big and small career achievements is crucial for several reasons. Today, I will discuss the significance of commemorating career milestones, walk you through what is worth celebrating (most of which you probably haven't thought about!), and talk about honoring your milestones in meaningful + simple ways. 
Whether it's a small victory or a grand milestone, let's sprinkle a little confetti of celebration onto our career paths and keep that joyous momentum going. 
Here's to a future of flourishing achievements worth celebrating! 
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
💛 Ways to work with me:
Let's partner to craft your HEART-based career path  
Fried to Flourishing career change experience: purchase the self-paced course or virtual coaching experience
Join the Gathering Ground, an insider circle where careers take root, grow and flourish
Browse around the shop and check out the playbooks: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook | Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads
 

// Free To Flourish: How to Define Success on Your Terms

Have you ever taken the time to define your meaning of success?
One of my all-time favorite topics is defining success on our own terms. Society's definition of success can be limiting and exhausting, but by focusing on our core + lifestyle values and redefining "enough," we can break free and pave our own path. 
By consciously defining success on our own terms, we can choose and pursue projects that bring genuine satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. Let's break free from outdated expectations and focus on what truly matters. It's time to prioritize our well-being and our time. Success should not come at the expense of our well-being, and it's crucial to consider how we want to spend our time and prioritize our fulfillment. Because you deserve a long, radiantly happy + healthy career 🌟
Speaking of which, part of defining success for me is time away from the routine, which is what I’m planning for a few weeks this summer.
As someone who believes in practicing what I preach, I’m so excited to fully immerse myself in the joys of summer and follow my favorite motto, “nourish to flourish.” Let’s support one another in embracing our unique paths and celebrating success in the moments that truly matter.
I’ll be back with you in a few weeks. And if you haven’t already, sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when Season 3 kicks off!
🎧 Related Episodes:
HEART-Based Career Planning; What It Is and Isn't
Recipe for Making a 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.
📬 Newsletter: sign up to receive my monthly-ish bulletin packed with the latest career talk, secret savings, and a dose of inspiration.
Join me in our community membership, The Gathering Ground
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// Elevate Your Earnings: Negotiation Secrets From HR Insiders

Let's face it, negotiating our salaries can be nerve-wracking, and talking about money at work is intimidating. Still, we can find fairness and respect by approaching it with empowerment + collaboration. 
In this month's segment of Flourishing Together, Sabine Gedeon joins me, and we're spilling all our HR secrets for prosperous negotiations! 
The importance of demonstrating confidence with humility in negotiations 
Understanding the deeper motivations behind your salary increase
Embracing negotiation conversations and asking for what you believe is fair
Practical tips for successful conversations 
Don't let nerves hold you back. Negotiation is not only normal; it's expected!
Tune in to hear Sabine's insights; her wisdom is invaluable.
Connect with Sabine: She Leads Now Podcast | Website | LinkedIn 
Sabine's Flourishing Faves:
Book:  Ask For More, Alexandra Carter  
Cool tool: Toby/Better Than Bookmarks   
📚 Tools to help:
Article: How To Ask for A Raise At Work  
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// Beyond the Office Walls: Exploring Intrapreneurship to Entrepreneurship

Have you ever heard the term 'intrapreneur'?  
It's an intriguing concept where you can embrace your entrepreneurial spirit within the structures of a corporate environment. An intrapreneur has the energy of an entrepreneur but operates within an existing company.
But what if you're craving more freedom and control over your work, time, and team?  
Here's the thing: being an intrapreneur can be a stepping stone to becoming an entrepreneur.
In today's episode, we'll explore moving from an intrapreneur within established organizations to an entrepreneur. We'll dive into the motivations behind this transition, the key characteristics of an intrapreneur, and the challenges and strategies involved in making the leap.
Transitioning from intrapreneurship to entrepreneurship is a bold and rewarding path. By embracing intrapreneurship as a stepping stone, you will gain valuable experience and build the necessary qualities, unleash your creative spirit, and seize growth opportunities for working on your own terms.  
📚 Tools to help:
Playbook: Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
Episodes mentioned: The Art of Portfolio Pursuits  | Embrace Your Inner Superhero: Harnessing the Power of Transferable Skills for Professional Excellence
💛 Free Gift: HEART-Based Career Change Checklist 
Join me in our community membership, The Gathering Ground