The Flourish Careers Podcast

// Exploring The Gig Economy + My HEART-Based Plan To Self-Employment

In response to a listener request (shout out to Johanna!), today I’m going to talk with you about different ways of working, including my path to self-employment.
One of the best things about careers in today’s world of work is that there are so many ways to earn a living and do work that is aligned with you, which is the basis of HEART-based career planning. I talk a lot with job seekers about the gig economy, portfolio careers, becoming independent contractors, and self-employment. So with that in mind, we will dive into the gig economy—what it is and how to leverage it; then chat about portfolio careers —or having multiple income streams.
Lastly, I’ll share my heart-based plan for self-employment.
📚 Tools to help:
Research, American Opportunity Survey
Book, So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport 
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.
 

// Permission To Take A Career Break + 5 Lessons From 100 Days Away From Corporate America

Hey there! Today, we're continuing our chat about breaking the mold regarding careers. Specifically, we're diving into the idea of taking a career break - not just a quick vacation, but a more extended hiatus. You might hear this referred to as a wellness leave, sabbatical, leave of absence, or just a good old-fashioned career break. And the best part? These types of breaks are becoming more widely accepted and encouraged. So, we'll cover what a sabbatical entails, steps to take if you're considering one without a company policy, my personal experience, and the top five lessons I learned during my 100-day break from corporate America. 
Let's get to it! 
📚 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.
 

// Career + Job Searching: How To Break The Rules (And Why You Should); Part 2

Hello! Here we are with part 2 of our mini-series: How to break the (traditional) rules of career and job searching and why you should. Last time, we talked about HOW to break all the rules. And today, we will dive into SIX traditional career rules we’re breaking (and why you should too).
The Bottom Line: it’s time to break the rules and find our perfect-fit career. Times are changing, and we are changing with them. You deserve a long, radiantly happy + healthy career. 
📚 Tools to help:
Research, Randstad US survey
Article, Red Sneaker Effect  
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.
 

// Career + Job Searching: How To Break The Rules (And Why You Should); Part 1

Hello! I'm here with another 2-part mini-series: How to break the (traditional) career and job searching rules AND why you should. Today I’ll talk through HOW to break all the rules. And next week, we will dive into the traditional career rules we’re breaking (and why you should too).
The thing about breaking the rules is that it frees you to trust your heart, your inner wisdom, and your insight more. And when you make your decisions based on that trust, you’ll discover delight, harmony, creativity, and confidence you didn’t experience before.
Tune in to hear how you can break the traditional rules of work. I encourage you to have some fun and take the pressure off yourself. Let's do this! 
📚 Tools to help:
Book, Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life
TedX Talk, The Power of Belief with Eduardo Briceno   
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.
 

// 6 Secrets To Building Momentum To Make A HEART-based Career Change

Hello! Today we are back with part TWO of our mini-series. In the last episode, we discussed different tipping points that may have brought you to change, obstacles that might be holding you back, and tips to overcome those obstacles.
Now it's time to ignite the spark to make the jump. I'm sharing SIX secret actions you can take today to build momentum to make your career change happen! 
📚 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.
 

// Tipping Points + 5 Things Holding You Back From Making A Career Change

Today we are kicking off a 2-part series around one of my favorite career change metaphors: career change + sky diving!
We will begin by discussing different tipping points that may have gotten you to the point of leaping. Then jump into reasons keeping you from taking the leap—along with some thoughts to help you move forward.
Next week I’ll be back with SIX secret ways to build momentum to make the leap!
Here we go! 
📚 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.
 

// Recipe For Making A HEART-Based Career Change Plan

Today we're going deep into the step-by-step recipe for creating your HEART-Based career development plan.
I'll share the 3 main ingredients along with instructions to prepare a detailed plan to make your change happen.
This includes the 3 critical elements for learning: experience, exposure, and education, AND a reason to celebrate everything along your journey!
📚 Tools to help:
Article, The Ultimate Guide to Transferable Skills
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.
 

// 10 Signs It’s Time To Change Careers + 3 Struggles You Might Be Facing

Welcome back! Today, I will share a story that will inspire you to take the leap and make a career pivot, even when you've been told "no." I'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at my own journey from operations management to HR, and how I made it happen despite the obstacles.
But that's not all—I'll also be revealing the top 10 signs that it's time for you to make a change in your own career, and providing solutions to overcome the 3 most common struggles you might face in the process.
So buckle up and get ready to be motivated to take the next step toward a fulfilling and exciting career!
📚 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.
 

// HEART-Based Career Planning: What It Is + What It Isn’t

Hello! Today we are defining what it means to make a HEART-based career change.
HEART-based career planning is about aligning YOU and your work. When you have meaning in your work, it is the core of your energy. It compels you to take action and sustains your energy to move forward with purpose.
Specifically, we will start by defining your core + lifestyle values, the foundation for HEART-based career planning. Prioritizing your values makes it easier to say hell yes or no when making career decisions. 
Let's get to it! 
📚 Tools to help:
Article, Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time.
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.
 

// Discovering Your Path to Career Fulfillment: My Story + 4 Steps to Making a Personalized Change

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Flourish Careers Podcast! Thank you for being here 💛 
In this first episode, I'm walking you through 3 things:
What to expect from this show 
I'll tell you a story of my unconventional career path 
Share an outline of my HEART-Based career change philosophy, including 4 steps to a proactive + personalized career change 
Because you deserve a long, radiantly happy + healthy career ❀
📚 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.