#31 - How to Stand Up for Yourself at Work with Kristin Sherry

Career Therapy Podcast e.31 - Stand Up For Yourself at Work, with Kristin Sherry

On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#31), we talk with Kristin Sherry, a “People Maximizer,” career coach turned executive coach, turned trainer. She is the bestselling author of 'YouMap', ‘Maximize 365,’ and her most recent release: a new children's book series entitled 'You've Got Gifts'. In our conversation we talk about the intersection of life, personality, and careers.

A little more about Kristin’s brand, YouMap, LLC: YouMap LLC is a training organization that certifies coaches, consultants, human resources and career services professionals in the YouMap® Certified Coach and YouMap® Certified Workshop Facilitator credentials. If you’d like to learn more about the company, or its work in the coaching field, follow the link in the ‘Resources’ section below to see Kristin’s LinkedIn profile.

During this Episode, We Discuss: 

0:00 introducing Kristin Sherry

5:00 why being at a crossroad in your career affects every area of your life

5:37 why Kristin loves helping stressed people

7:25 what should you consider in changing careers?

10:00 the “identity iceberg”

20:20 the “quiet side to job search”

28:50 the power of the words “I’ve been thinking”

38:00 why you should always be training skills

40:05 “I just haven’t changed the habit yet”

44:44 “inspiration + information + application = transformation”

47:50 Kristin’s bonus job search tip

Resources & pages mentioned in this episode: 

Now Over To You!

If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.

As always, thanks for listening!

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