The Flourish Careers Podcast

// Success Reimagined: The Richness of Energy Featuring JJ DiGeronimo

Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about "success" and discover why it's time to shift our focus from external markers to finding alignment from within. 🌟 Welcome to another segment of Flourishing Together. I'm excited to introduce you to JJ DiGeronimo, who shares this perspective and challenges the societal norms that often lead us to believe that material wealth or external validation are the ultimate markers of success. What if we measured success by the energy we create versus conventional metrics such as salary, job titles, or the types of customers we interact with? JJ shares her path to alignment by starting a side gig while working full-time and the pivotal moments when she decided to follow her inner intuition or "whisper."We explore intriguing techniques like muscle testing and connecting with nature to seek guidance and tackle societal expectations about the illusion of external success, which often feels like chasing an oasis. JJ acknowledges that finances can be a significant hurdle when contemplating change, and she emphasizes the importance of getting "rich" from the energy she's creating versus a salary, job title, or types of customers you interact with. Join us as we dive into the illusion of success and how to feel in alignment with our life and career paths from the inside out.
💛 Flourishing Faves: 
Book: Rise Sister Rise
Meditation: Steve Noble  
🤝 Connect with JJ Website | Book: Seeking | LinkedIn | Podcast: Together We Seek
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
💛 Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.
Flourish Careers Podcast Catalog: Looking for a particular episode? You don't have to search far and wide! Our catalog has an entire collection of episodes. 
 

// How To Conduct A Personal Energy Audit For A Flourishing New Year

It's no secret that I love a fresh start! In today's episode, I invite you to explore the power of intention setting to lead a more fulfilling life.Did you know that there are (at least) four dimensions of energy: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual? We cover everything from eating a nutritional meal for physical energy to tracking gratitude for emotional energy. Mental energy benefits from creativity, while the often-overlooked dimension of spiritual energy comes from living with meaning and alignment with our valuesLearn to conduct an energy audit of your typical week, and once patterns are identified, you can craft strategies for shifting your energy.The bottom line: work should cultivate your energy, not drain it. Join me in setting intentions and aligning your energy to make this year the most fulfilling yet!  
🎧 Related Episodes:
Intuitive Insights: The Power of Clean Energy in Decision-Making
Take a Breath: Improving Mental Clarity and Decision-Making at Work
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
📚 Tools to help:
Pinterest Board Nourish To Flourish: Your go-to for quick + healthy seasonal culinary inspiration that nourishes your body, mind, and spirit.
Insight Timer free meditation app  
Free Quiz: Are You Headed for an Energy Crisis?
💛 Ways to work with me: 
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: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook | Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads
💛 Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.
Flourish Careers Podcast Catalog: Looking for a particular episode? You don't have to search far and wide! Our catalog has an entire collection of episodes. 
 

// Kick-off To Season 4! I Swapped Productivity for Presence and Here’s What Happened

Welcome to season 4 of the Flourish Careers Podcast!
Picture this: I met up with a friend after a long time, looking forward to an evening of connection and laughter. However, what unfolded was a stark reminder of the distractions that steal away precious moments.
Do you have a ritual of selecting a word or theme of the year? In today's episode, I'm sharing how this experience with my friend shaped the selection of "presence" as my theme for 2023 and how I intentionally swapped productivity for presence.
We'll explore the concept of time as our most precious and nonrenewable resource—how I used to waste away it while always pursuing productivity, including a 40-day "No Email on Phone" experiment.
This episode is an invitation to embrace the potential of selecting a word of the year and venturing on a professional growth expedition. Your route to a more fulfilling career might begin with a single word. ♥
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
📚 Tools to help: Slick Inbox |  Little Words Project
💛 Ways to work together:
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: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook | Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog
💛 Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.
Flourish Careers Podcast Catalog: Looking for a particular episode? You don't have to search far and wide! Our catalog has an entire collection of episodes. 
 

// Friendships That Flourish: The Work Edition

Here we are in the final episode of Season 3! Today, we're exploring a topic that's particularly close to my heart: the importance of cultivating friendships at work. Having genuine friends at work goes beyond just colleagues; they are people we can count on who understand us and celebrate our successes. While building these friendships may require letting our professional guard down a bit, the rewards are immeasurable. These friendships make work more enjoyable and significantly impact our well-being, motivation, and overall life satisfaction. #NourishToFlourish
As we conclude Season 3 and look forward to Season 4, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and invite you to stay connected as we explore more exciting topics together—remember to subscribe so you're the first to know when Season 4 launches!
Thank you for being an invaluable part of this community. 
💛 Free Gift: Flourishing Faves—Handpicked Career Resources Curated For You!
💛 Ways to work with me:
Let's partner to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy
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: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook| Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// Conscious Choices: Leading with Intention and Awareness

Have you encountered a manager who seemed to create chaos wherever they went? 🙋🏻
In this latest segment of Flourishing Together, I'm excited to introduce you to Vicki Bradley and our eye-opening conversation about transforming leadership chaos into conscious decision-making.  
Vicki gets honest about her leadership path, sharing how an imbalance in her approach led to personal health challenges. This impactful story will make you rethink how you balance your career and personal values.  
We also had a sensitive but crucial discussion on layoffs: Vicki shared her unique approach to avoiding them at her previous company. A must-hear for every leader!  
This episode is more than just talk; it's about authentic experiences, tough decisions, and striking the right balance in leadership. 
Listen now and transform how you lead—take advantage of these invaluable insights! 
🤝 Connect with Vicki: website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Women In Leadership Talk Podcast 
💛 Flourishing Faves: Return to Love | Red Teaming
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.

// Surprise BONUS Episode! Bee-lieve in Synchronicities

Surprise! I'm here with another BONUS episode. In this intriguing discussion, I'm talking all about the fascinating world of synchronicities, or as I call them, "divine winks." I'm sharing a story about a new project. As I've begun this project, the process has been jam-packed with synchronicities, offering a glimpse into how these mysterious occurrences can guide us on a path of inspiration and purpose. 
Join me in exploring how these meaningful coincidences, first introduced by Carl Jung, go beyond chance and reveal a profound order in the universe. Tune into this fun exploration of the universe's hidden messages. 💛
 

// Embracing the Flexibility of Remote Work: A Guide to Leading Virtual Teams

Raise your hand if you value flexible work arrangements?! 🙋
The remote work landscape is reshaping how we think about our careers and work environments. At its peak, remote work encompassed 50% of U.S. work hours, and this trend has echoed globally. Despite a recent pivot towards hybrid and in-person models, the appetite for remote work's flexibility remains constant. It's something I discuss regularly within my community.
Remote work isn't just a location change—it's a shift in work culture, offering inclusivity, global talent access, cost-effectiveness, and heightened productivity. However, this shift challenges us to rethink traditional work metrics, focusing more on output than hours logged. As we chart these waters, aligning our work arrangements with our core values and aspirations is crucial, whether in an office, working remotely, or a blend of both. 
Tune in as we continue to explore these exciting changes in the world of work!
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
💛 Ways to work with me:
Let's partner to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy
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: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook| Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// Gobble Up Gratitude: How Thanksgiving Inspires Your Career

Hello + welcome back! Today, I'm continuing to celebrate the Thanksgiving spirit and my birthday 🎉, which inspire reflection + gratitude for growth.
Let's explore how appreciation, reflection, and giving can elevate your career this season. We'll discuss the power of appreciation with a personal story backed by research showing its positive impact on heart-based work environments and overall motivation.
We'll also discuss integrating volunteering into your career path and how it can bring fulfillment, networking, and skill development.
Lastly, I'll introduce my favorite seasonal Gratitude for Growth reflection ritual to help you recognize your achievements, learn from setbacks, and acknowledge supportive connections. This ritual has greatly influenced my career, and I'm excited to share it with you. 
Join me in celebrating how the Thanksgiving spirit can guide your career, promote gratitude, change navigation, and honor your achievements. 🎉
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
💛 Ways to work with me:
Let's partner to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy
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: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook| Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// HEART-based Lessons We Can Learn From Gen Z

Have you ever wondered why Gen Z is often labeled 'difficult' in the workplace? What if, instead, they're trailblazers in redefining career success!? 
As a generation that refuses to settle for the conventional, Gen Z has earned the label "difficult." Yet…I believe we can learn a lot from these rulebreakers and rebels. 
Gen Z is effectively rewriting the playbook for us all as they craft their own careers—from a HEART-based perspective. In this episode, I'll share a glimpse into the world of Generation Z and the HEART-based lessons we can learn from them. 
The bottom line: Gen Z inspires us to align our careers with our values in an evolving work landscape, leading to more fulfilling lives.♥
🎧 Related Episodes: HEART-Based Career Planning, What It Is and Isn't  
📚 Articles mentioned: 
World Economic Forum: Gen Z and the End of Work as We Know It 
Deloitte Global 2023 Gen Z Survey 
Newsweek: Why Are Gen Z Being Blamed For Having Squiggly Careers? 
Resume Builder: 3 in 4 managers find it difficult to work with GenZ: https://www.resumebuilder.com/3-in-4-managers-find-it-difficult-to-work-with-genz/
💛 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: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook | Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// Tailored Tips Part 2: Your Secret Weapon to Dressing with Confidence

Have you ever experienced a confidence boost from dressing well?
I had the pleasure of chatting with Linda Yates, the "Image Energizer," and let me tell you, this discussion about the impact of clothing choices on personal energy and career is truly eye-opening! Linda shares a compelling personal story about how a clothing color choice during a career transition negotiation boosted her confidence and substantially increased her income.
My experience transitioning from corporate to self-employment highlighted how a change in my "uniform" affected my identity.
But here's the twist: There's a secret weapon in this story that we're excited to reveal to you. It's something you can wear today to supercharge your confidence. 🌟
It goes to show that what you wear can influence not just how you feel but also your professional outcomes. So, join us as we dive deep into the world of clothing choices and their profound influence on personal and professional situations.
📚 Linda's book, Beyond the Clothes: Image & Presence
🤝 Connect with Linda: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook 
Flourishing Fave: Atomic Habits by James Clear 
📚 Tools to help: The Complete Interview Prep Playbook
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.