The Flourish Careers Podcast

// Graceful Goodbyes: Making the Most of Your Career Break-Up

Let’s face it; career break-ups are hard, especially for high achievers who do excellent work and agonize over the response from their boss and team.
But the reality is that moving into a new role, industry, or company is an excellent way to grow your career with fresh experiences. I know this is easier said than done, so in this episode, we're going to talk through the following:
Feeling guilty; I know guilt keeps many people from making a change, so I want to share some ideas to help you move beyond this feeling.
Determining your timeline
Crafting a communication strategy
Building a thorough transition plan
Staying connected
I know resigning is HARD, And at the same time, it’s worth it—you deserve a long, radiantly happy + healthy career.
Let's jump in!
📚 Tools to help: 
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
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🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// Career Lessons From The Calla Lilies ❀

Spring is in the air, and I've got something special for all my career-driven flower lovers! 🌸
On this week's podcast episode, I'm going to reveal some of the most valuable career lessons from Calla Lillies. These stunning long-stemmed flowers have more than looks—they embody resilience, perseverance, and growth! 
So, whether you're looking to revamp your career or want to bloom where you're planted, you won't want to miss out—I'll dish out 5 lessons in flourishing that are sure to take your career to the next level!  
But that's not all! Calla Lillies are also known for their social nature, which makes them the perfect reminder of the importance of building relationships throughout your career. 
And what better way to celebrate the season of new beginnings than by combining two of my favorite things: Careers + Calla Lillies!  
Let's get to it! 
📚 Tools to help:
You're invited: Fried To Flourishing Premium Partnership
Playbook: Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
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For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// Interview Fails: How to Avoid the Top 3 Mistakes

Raise your hand if you'd prefer to go to the dentist than a job interview?!
I get it; interviewing is not something most people look forward to, although it is necessary to land your next best role. Not unlike going to the dentist is essential to maintaining good health.
So today, I'm diving into the TOP 3 most common interview mistakes I've seen job seekers make and how to avoid them.
#1: providing generic responses versus telling a story. Use the O.A.R. storytelling framework to outline your accomplishments. 
#2: lacking energy or not showcasing enthusiasm for the job. An interview should be an engaging two-way conversation, not a solo performance with the spotlight on you.
#3: not asking good questions. You should be interviewing the company as much as they’re interviewing you. Prepare a list of questions you want to ask and have them with you.
We will also cover insider tips to ace your virtual interview; I know prepping to talk to your computer screen can be challenging, so I'll also sneak some pro tips into this conversation.
Let's jump in!
💛 Free Gift: Download, Your Complete Interview Prep Guide
📚 Tools to help:
Playbook, The Ultimate Interview Prep Playbook
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// Your Career, Your Brand: Tips + Tricks for Crafting Your Professional Brand

Hello, and welcome back!
Your career brand is your reputation and how you showcase your talents. It highlights who you are, what you do, and what you stand for. When it comes down to it, the BEST way to stand out is to be yourself! There’s no one else out there like you.
Today, we're going to talk about what your career brand is and how to define it. I’ll share some ways to leverage it across all your marketing materials and discuss the importance of consistency. And as a BONUS, I’ll discuss how you might consider elevating your brand.
Just like a good business and marketing strategy, you must understand what makes you valuable — what differentiates you and why someone would hire you. It starts with your career story.
Let’s get to it!
📚 Resources:
Article, How To Uplift Your Career Using Your Personal Brand As A Leader
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook For HEART-Based Career Change
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// The Hidden Job Market — What It Is PLUS How To Break Into It

Have you ever encountered this situation?
You're in the market for a new role, and begin reviewing your ideal company's career page. You notice a job posting you're super excited about and feverishly update your resume and get ready to apply. The next day, you go back to the careers page to apply, only to notice the job posting is taken down after a handful of days. This is an indicator they already had someone in mind, that person applied, and the job came down off the job board — this could be an example of the hidden job market in action.
Today we are diving into the hidden job market and why companies leverage it. I'll share details on how to tap into the hidden job market through informational interviews and why referrals are your golden ticket to a new company!
📚 Tools to help:
Podcast, Episode 12 The Networking Mindset: A Fresh Perspective On Connecting With Others
Podcast, Episode 20: The Fortune Is In The Followup! 
Playbook, Make The Leap! The Ultimate Playbook for HEART-Based Career Change
🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog. 
 

// THREE Quick Tips To Effectively Use LinkedIn When Job Searching

Did you know that THREE people are hired every minute on LinkedIn?!
With the click of a button, the ability to search and connect with professionals worldwide is compelling when job searching. So today, we're closing out our three-part series with an episode dedicated to the LinkedIn platform. I will share THREE easy ways to use LinkedIn effectively in your job search. Along with some real-life stories to provide context and inspire you to try it.
Please note this episode isn't about how to create or optimize your profile content; we will cover that in an upcoming episode. Let's dive in!
📚 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. 
 
 

// 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