The Flourish Careers Podcast

// Tailored Tips Part 1: Interview Attire Unveiled

Hello, and welcome back! Do you need clarification about what to wear to a job interview? You're not alone!
As a career coach, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, "What should I wear to an interview?" This week, we're kicking off a 2-part series and diving into essential tips to ensure you make a lasting impression with your interview attire. Next week, an expert joins me to discuss the psychology of clothing at work; spoiler alert: her stories are intriguing! 
Interviews can be high-stakes and your appearance matters. It's often the first thing your interviewer notices, so dressing confidentially will make a great impression. And accessories count—don't miss the story about how my favorite accessory helped land me a job!
The bottom line is that whether you're dressing for an interview or your day at the office, aim to look and feel confident and authentic. Your attire should resonate with your true self. 
🎧 Related Episodes:
HEART-Based Careers + Job Searching: How to Break the Rules and Why You Should Part 1 and Part 2
Intuitive Insights: The Power of Clean Energy in Decision-Making 
📚 Tools to help: The Complete Interview Prep Playbook
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// Kismet Connections: The Hidden Magic Behind a Teacher’s Heart-Based Leap into Writing

After 13 years in the classroom, Laura took a leap of faith. She tweeted: "I just quit my teaching job to pursue my dream of being a full-time writer." What followed was pure magic! ✨Her notifications exploded with encouragement, praise, and an outpouring of support. Half a million eyes saw her bravery, and her website, once visited by only a handful, welcomed 1,400 visitors in a day! But this heart-based leap wasn't without its challenges. Laura dreaded phone calls and sales pitches and questioned her ability to find clients; she often felt overwhelmed. However, the universe had a plan. Laura realized this heart-based career change wasn't just about working differently; it was about finding her perfect-fit working relationships, those kismet connections that make everything click. ✨Now, she's thriving with clients who value her style, and every project radiates gratitude + respect. I love Laura's story so much and feel honored to share it with you. ♥ Join me and learn how to find people who genuinely get you in your career.
🤝 Connect with Laura  
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
📚 Tools to help: Playbook: Make The Leap! Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
🎧 Related Episodes and blogs:
HEART-Based Career Planning: What It Is and Isn't
Want Real Change In Your Career? Find the Flowers
Change Your Career: How to Activate the Power of Tiny Actions for Big Results
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.

// Clearing the Air of Three BIG Career Myths

Real Talk! Today, we're talking about three BIG career myths that need debunking.
First, we've all heard that career gaps can be the kiss of death when job hunting, right? Well, it's time to toss that myth out! Nowadays, employers see the value in taking a break; it's all about how you present it.
Who said success means sticking to the 8 to 5, five days a week? Time to shake things up! With the rise of project-based work, we can work smarter, not harder, allowing for more flexibility + fulfillment. So, let's prioritize meaningful achievements over the traditional grind 🌟
Lastly, having multiple roles in this diverse gig economy is both possible and super rewarding. No longer do we have to have ONE set path. There’s a certain freedom that comes from knowing you no longer have to follow a linear career path or work an arbitrary number of hours to achieve your goals. 
Today, the only limits on your career are the ones you impose on yourself. You’re finally free to focus on pursuing opportunities through a more HEART-based approach.
🎧 Related Episodes:
Permission to Take a Career Break + Lessons Learned from 100 Days Away from Corproate America
The Art of Portfolio Pursuits
💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist
📚 Tools to help:
Read: How To Turn Your Career Break Into An Advantage At Your Next Interview
Read: The Rise of Flash Teams
💛 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
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog.
 

// 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