#95 - WHAT DO I WANT TO DO? | LIVE COACHING SESSION WITH TERRY
Career Therapy Podcast e.95 - LIVE CAREER COACHING SESSION
For this week’s episode of the Career Therapy Podcast, we’re shifting things up a bit! This conversation is a coaching call Martin did in February of 2020, before starting the Career Therapy Podcast. Originally, it was going to be called ‘Career Instincts,’ and revolve solely around live coaching sessions with different clients.
Terry, in particular, is changing careers later in life, and is primarily interested in companies with clever lifestyle marketing campaigns, including Harley-Davidson, Warby Parker, Under Armour, and even Payless. In this episode, Martin takes ‘Terry’ through a full-on coaching call, breaking down the ways in which he can re-orient his career, and find his ‘north star,’ late in the game.
If you’ve ever wondered what a live coaching call is like, this is the episode for you!
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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!
#94 - UNLOCKING THE POWER OF INTROVERTS, with Teacher & Author Stacey Roshan
Career Therapy Podcast e.94 - UNLOCKING THE POWER OF INTROVERTS, with Teacher & Author Stacey Roshan
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.94), we welcome Stacey Roshan to the podcast.
Stacey Roshan is an educator, speaker, tech innovator, and author of Tech with Heart: Leveraging Technology to Empower Student Voice, Ease Anxiety, & Create Compassionate Classrooms. Her work has been featured in USA Today, The Washington Post, CNN, and PBS Newshour. In addition to teaching high school students to love and understand math, Stacey works closely with faculty to design tech-infused lessons aimed at providing the optimal learning environment for all students.
In today’s conversation, we discuss the importance of leveraging technology to unlock the potential of introverts, how we can increase our confidence through both learning and teaching, and how to get away from ideas of what we’re “supposed” to do, and start doing the things we’re meant to.
Thank you for tuning into this episode and supporting our show. If you like what you hear, please leave us a review, or comment, and like and subscribe to share this far and wide.
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During this Episode, We Discuss:
00:00 introducing Stacey Roshan
2:36 What’s Stacey’s definition of an introvert?
5:51 What does she see in the classroom?
7:31 Different styles of student communication
10:00 What’s YOUR communication style?
12:23 How did Stacey find her ‘power?’
17:43 Q&A on meetings
25:56 Surprises for Stacey during her tech overhaul
29:26 Why is recording video so important?
33:02 Attention spans shrinking / inclusivity
29:43 Trust, confidence, imposter syndrome, and DOING IT
49:25 Setting a confident tone
53:24 People did NOT do it overnight
Resources and/or links 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!
#93 - THE KEY TO FINDING GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES, with Scott Anthony Barlow of Happen To Your Career
Career Therapy Podcast e.93 - THE 🔑 TO FINDING GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES, with Scott Anthony Barlow of Happen To Your Career
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.93), we welcome Scott Anthony Barlow to the podcast.
Scott Anthony Barlow is the founder & CEO of Happen To Your Career, where he and his team have been working since 2012 to help others make successful career changes to meaningful work.
In today’s conversation, we discuss the unconventional approaches you can take to find unicorn job opportunities, what questions you can ask yourself in order to align your values with your career, and what strategies you can implement to make your job search less robotic and more human, in order to improve your career outcomes.
Thank you for tuning into the Career Therapy Podcast. If you like the show, please leave us a review on iTunes, or share this episode with a friend. And now settle in for our conversation with Scott Anthony Barlow.
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During this Episode, We Discuss:
00:00 introducing Scott Anthony Barlow
2:41 positive career transitions
12:42 “Social Goldilocks” technique
23:00 Success is not going down the wrong paths
36:50 Making work more human
39:57 How to actually network (Scott says to know yourself)
44:00 Internal things to reach out to people
48:55 An exercise to find your strengths
Resources and/or links 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!
#92 - THE KEY TO BUILDING WEALTH IN YOUR CAREER, with Joseph Liu of Career Relaunch
Career Therapy Podcast e.92 - Finding Success in the JOB TRANSITION PROCESS, with Joseph Liu
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.92), we welcome Joseph Liu to the podcast.
Joseph Liu is dedicated to helping professionals bravely relaunch their careers. As a public speaker, career consultant, and podcast host, Joseph helps professionals define and market their personal brands more effectively during times of career transition, applying branding and marketing principles from his 10 years of international brand management experiences at companies in the US & UK. Joseph has served as a TEDx speaker and been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Glassdoor. He hosts the Career Relaunch® podcast, featuring inspiring stories of career change with listeners in 163 countries.
In today’s conversation we discuss healthy ways to shift your mindset from desperate to confident in your next career transition, how dabbling can lead to a wealthier life, and what physical and mental markers you should look out for to prevent burnout and career dissatisfaction.
Thank you for tuning into this episode and supporting our show. Please enjoy this conversation with Joseph Liu.
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During this Episode, We Discuss:
00:00 introducing Joseph Liu
2:18 What are the challenges people face?
4:05 What is meaningful work?
5:54 What are the transitional moments?
9:10 Physical effects of jobs (physical markers)
13:23 Hardest part of looking for a job
22:01 Handling doubt and guilt
27:15 Macro vs. micro ways to look at a career transition
31:06 Dark side of ‘follow your passion’
36:41 Calculated risks in your career
38:25 Building confidence in a career
42:37 Dabbling
48:29 Making a shift within a job
51:18 Biggest evolutions throughout life/career
Resources and/or links 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!
#91 - COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE IN YOUR JOB SEARCH, with Kevin Naglich
Career Therapy Podcast e.91 - COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE IN YOUR JOB SEARCH, with Kevin Naglich
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.91), we welcome Kevin Naglich to the podcast.
Kevin helps international students and immigrants get out of English intermediate purgatory so they can speak more confidently at work. He is passionate about helping people naturally express themselves and get better jobs. As the founder of Deliberate English, he’s built an online community designed to help busy professionals take their English to the next level faster through active deliberate practice.
Today, we dig into the nuances of professional communications, how what you say shapes your career, and what non-native speakers can do to increase their career success through deliberate practice.
Thank you for tuning into this episode and supporting our show. Please enjoy our conversation with Kevin Naglich…
During this episode, we discuss:
00:00 introducing Kevin Naglich
2:25 What does Kevin Naglich DO?
3:38 Are there any real stats?
6:33 The practical difference between beginner and advanced
14:37 Struggles in the job search
26:27 Recovering from mistakes
32:45 How to stay motivated?
36:05 Martin Seligman’s 3 P’s of pessimism
35:50 Taking sh*t personally (believing the story)
47:47 Getting into the mind of the reader/listener
Resources, links, and/or books 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!
#90 - LINKEDIN Profile and Job Search TIPS for 2022, with Jeremy Schifeling
Career Therapy Podcast e.90 - LINKEDIN Profile and Job Search TIPS for 2022, with Jeremy Schifeling
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.90), we welcome Jeremy Schifeling to the podcast.
Jeremy is the Principal Product Marketing Manager at Khan Academy, the VP of Marketing at Break Into Tech, and previously worked as a Senior Product Marketing Manager at LinkedIn itself - so he knows all the hidden platform secrets. Our paths first crossed at Udacity and I’ve been a big fan of his work over the years helping people start their careers in tech.
Today, we dig into the nitty gritty of the LinkedIn platform, getting into the mind of the recruiter, optimizing profiles for keywords, and pairing the right tools with the right mindsets to overcome imposter syndrome, network effectively, and get the jobs that everyone is fighting for.
Thank you for tuning into this episode and supporting our show. Please enjoy our conversation with Jeremy Shifeling…
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
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During this episode, we discuss:
0:00 introducing Jeremy Schifeling
2:28 How has LinkedIn changed?
4:59 Bells and whistles of LinkedIn
9:47 Adding tools to the job search that don’t matter
17:10 Changing your mentality as a job seeker
22:49 Red flags in job descriptions
25:48 What motivates a recruiter (recruiters are mercenaries)
31:27 “Culture fit”
39:37 Privacy concerns (looking for a new job?)
41:26 How to optimize your profile for LinkedIn
48:37 ageism
51:04 Don’t put “aspiring software developer”
Resources, links, and/or books mentioned in this episode:
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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!
#89 - GET READY FOR THE FUTURE OF SALES. with Eddie Patzsch
Career Therapy Podcast e.89 - HOW HAS SELLING CHANGED? with Eddie Patzsch
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.89), we welcome Eddie Patzsch back to the podcast.
Eddie is the CEO and Co-Founder at PartnerPortal.io. He built his sales career with companies including AdRoll, Groupon, and Searchmetrics, but he’s also responsible for some of my favorite guilty pleasure television shows from my youth. Back in the day, he was recruiting folks to be on MTV shows like Parental Control, which used to be one of my favorite cringe-worthy dating shows.
Today we talk about how old school sales tactics are changing as new technologies, pandemic forces, and generational changes reshape our world. Eddie shares his thoughts on how non-sales-people can leverage different approaches to build confidence in their job search. Lastly, we discuss the nuances of showcasing value and faking it ‘till you make it in both sales and your career.
Thank you for tuning in and supporting our show. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes to please the algorithm and share these conversations with more seekers like you.
And now, sit back, relax, and listen in to my convo with Eddie Patzsch…
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this episode, we discuss:
0:00 introducing Eddie Patzsch
3:55 How the hell do you get INTO sales?
7:59 Are the sales stereotypes actually true?
10:42 Do you need a natural tendency for sales?
12:08 How to win at interviews (trust + rapport)
17:32 Sales and job interviews (the “lightbulb moment”
20:59 How do you become amazing at sales?
20:45 How honest should you be??
30:14 Changes in the world (tech, pandemic, generational)
50:42 How to build confidence when talking about yourself
Resources, links, and/or books 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!
#88 - SHOULD YOU QUIT YOUR JOB? with Al Dea
Career Therapy Podcast e.88 - SHOULD YOU QUIT YOUR JOB? with Al Dea
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.88), we welcome Al Dea to the podcast.
Al is an Author, Podcast Host, Advisor, Product Marketer, and the Founder of Betterwork Labs. He’s passionate about helping people and organizations navigate transformation and today we talk about the evolving relationship between employees and employers, the new priorities people look for in their work, and what steps you can take to quit your job in 2022.
Thank you for tuning in and supporting our show. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes to please the algorithm and share these conversations with more seekers like you.
And now, sit back, relax, and listen in to our convo with Al Dea…
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this episode, we discuss:
0:00 introducing Al Dea
2:55 How is it going for job-seekers?
6:14 The problem with goal setting
7:52 Process > outcome
10:12 Should you quit? (great resignation)
14:15 2 extremes (quitting vs. getting a job)
21:35 Taking time off
23:05 Putting in 80% instead of 110%
26:05 “Baseline needs of a career”
28:44 Lebron James
33:38 How has he seen identity shape people’s decisions?
39:49 Why the great resignation is working
41:30 shifts that are happening in today’s culture
45:55 How do we evaluate work culture
54:25 Al’s advice to someone considering quitting
Resources, links, and/or books 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!
#87 - HOW TO FIND THE TRIBE OF YOUR MENTORS, with Digital Marketer Catherine Colombo
Career Therapy Podcast e.87 - HOW TO FIND THE TRIBE OF YOUR MENTORS, with Digital Marketer Catherine Colombo
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.87), we welcome aspiring social media marketer Catherine Colombo.
Catherine is a social media manager, designer, and digital editor, and also the host and producer of the ‘Careers Through the Years Podcast’ on Spotify. She is the founder of Muse of Media, where she provides small businesses with innovative, affordable marketing.
Catherine is currently in the process of acquiring her Online Marketing Certified Professional certification.
In today’s episode, Martin and Catherine talk podcast startup inspiration, the pressures a lot of us feel to pick the ‘right’ career early on in our lives, and the best (and worst) of modern-day digital marketing. Check it out!
#Career #Digital #Marketing
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this episode, we discuss:
0:00 introducing Catherine Colombo
2:35 Launching a podcast (why would you do it?)
6:24 The pressure to ‘figure things out’
11:45 Classes that could propel you in social media marketing
12:55 How marketing has changed
17:52 Toxic positivity and “finding your passion”
21:44 Using TV tropes to see what jobs are like (don’t do this)
25:20 ‘Why do people buy things?’
31:20 Interesting trends/styles of digital marketing
38:15 In the future? What do YOU want to pursue?
Resources, links, and/or books 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!
#86 - SHOULD YOU SECRETLY WORK 2 JOBS TO DOUBLE YOUR INCOME? with Isaac Price (OverEmployed.com)
Career Therapy Podcast e.86 - SHOULD YOU SECRETLY WORK 2 JOBS TO DOUBLE YOUR INCOME? with Isaac Price (OverEmployed.com)
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.86), we welcome back OverEmployed.com founder 'Isaac Price' for round TWO.
Isaac Price, whose identity will be kept anonymous for this episode for reasons you will soon find out, is the founder of Overemployed.com - a website dedicated to helping people 2x their income by secretly working 2 remote full time jobs at the same time. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, BBC News, and other publications.
I came across Isaac’s work through Josh Fluke, a YouTuber who among other things, critiques corporate cringe, and who made an amazing video reacting to Fox News’ coverage of Isaac’s work.
Today we talk about the upsides of working two jobs at the same time, why it is important to prioritize your life over your work, and the importance of taking ownership in our careers.
Thank you for tuning in and supporting our show. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes to please the algorithm and share these conversations with more seekers like you.
And now, sit back, relax, and listen in to our convo with Isaac…
#OverEmployed #Work #Life
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this episode, we discuss:
0:00 introducing Isaac Price (OverEmployed.com)
5:16 Isaac’s experience
8:30 Company loyalty (does it exist?)
9:37 How does Isaac describe OverEmployed?
13:10 Businesses respect each other (but they don’t respect employees)
15:15 Mindset shifts
16:37 Thinking about our career as income streams
19:15 the Metaverse (is it real?)
22:13 How can people maintain 2 jobs?
30:52 Isaac’s four quadrants (+ keeping a five year journal)
36:22 Mismatched relationship
39:48 What’s the future of remote work?
40:12 Career Therapy ‘Unstuck’ Coaching ad
45:05 Moral vs. legal perspectives
47:10 Treat companies like they treat you
48:02 “Everyone can be overemployed.”
Resources, links, and/or books 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!
#85 - CAREER THERAPY REWIND: Bouncing Back After a Layoff, with Meg Murphy
Career Therapy Podcast e.85 - CAREER THERAPY REWIND: Bouncing Back After a Layoff, with Meg Murphy
NOTE: This episode first premiered on October 14, 2020. We chose this episode as the fourth Career Therapy Rewind because honestly, Meg's a very articulate and well-spoken guest. Also, this episode contains a lot of real, practical, genuine advice on how to DO something after a layoff, create your own future, and move forward with your life. Crucial stuff.
If you're curious, you can find the original episode here.
Here's the original description:
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.20), Meg Murphy talks us through her layoff story as a Brand and Product Manager, and how she leveraged her community to bounce back and land a job during the pandemic.
#Marketing #Layoff #Networking
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Meg Murphy
3:16 how’d Meg get into the marketing world?
9:24 “networking in spite of a lay-off”
14:19 the actual lay-off story
18:29 job searching pre COVID pandemic
21:44 loss of identity during a lay-off
22:44 marketing yourself
24:36 exactly what she did to market herself
27:44 separating job from identity
30:14 avoiding downward spirals
33:26 Chicago Superstars Slack group
36:32 “networking through personal branding”
39:39 what advice would Meg give?
46:09 what has Meg learned?
49:05 the most important thing: separating your identity from your job
51:40 ‘it ain’t all sunshine & rainbows’
Resources, pages, and videos 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!
#84 - CAREER THERAPY REWIND: The Ultimate Guide to an Authentic Job Search, with Lia James
Career Therapy Podcast e.84 - CAREER THERAPY REWIND: The Ultimate Guide to an Authentic Job Search, with Lia James
NOTE: This episode first premiered on May 19, 2020. We chose this episode as the third Career Therapy Rewind because Martin and Lia both give very candid advice on how to approach the job search (and networking) if you're shy, introverted, or inexperienced at reaching out.
If you're curious, you can find the original episode here.
Here's the original description:
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.9), we welcome Lia James. Lia has built her career across workforce development, curriculum design, inclusive hiring, writing, and storytelling, and joins us today to cover a myriad of topics centered around getting the job that’s right for YOU.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Lia is a “connector with an innate ability for bringing people together.” Her “mind is in a constant daydream of solution-chasing and people-matching as if a large Rolodex of puzzle pieces were magically flipping through [her] head.”
Our conversation touches on vulnerability, networking tips & tricks, and what actually works in the modern day job search.
If you’d like to connect with Lia, reach out to her via LinkedIn and ask her about the art installation she was hired to design for a private client event. She’d be happy to start a conversation.
#Career #Friendship #Networking
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Lia James
2:47 what it’s like on the hiring side
3:24 what do job seekers need to hear?
5:07 not taking things personally
6:48 learning to accept rejection
8:54 think about yourself as a contractor
10:58 knowing what value you provide
12:37 interests outside of work
17:30 stop job searching; make friends
19:04 “why do you want to work here?”
23:07 the fear of limiting ourselves
23:59 “great job culture”
28:19 transferable skills
29:04 how to do big things if you’re a dock worker, waiter, warehouse associate, etc.
40:47 walking the un-opinionated middle line
46:50 being laser focused on the things you want in a job
48:24 the spectrum of confidence
54:07 improv [theatre] nerd out / making decisions
54:42 7 key takeaways
Resources, pages, and videos 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!
#83 - CAREER THERAPY REWIND: Unleashing Creativity in Your Career, with Juliet Barrett
Career Therapy Podcast e.83 - CAREER THERAPY REWIND: Unleashing Creativity in Your Career, with Juliet Barrett
NOTE: This episode first premiered on March 2, 2020. We chose this episode as the second Career Therapy Rewind because Martin and Juliet specifically discuss how to work with unconventional and/or off-the-beaten path pieces of a lifetime. What should you do about a resumé gap? What if you were a professional poker player for a few years?? What if, like Martin, you sang in a ska band??? These are less talked-about career challenges and something that Juliet’s not afraid to tackle.
If you're curious, you can find the original episode here.
Here's the original description:
For Career Therapy Podcast episode 5, we welcome creative career coach Juliet Barrett to the show (for the first time).
Juliet is a self-proclaimed “incubatress of ideas,” and in this conversation, she and Martin discuss their shared interest in overcoming mental blocks. Juliet also talks about how she became a creative career coach after stints in television, broadcasting (at PBS), and professional mural painting.
Later on in the conversation we learn about Martin’s past as the singer of a ska band, and how he used that exact story in interviews. The two also touch on such taboo topics as tattoos, heavy metal songs (eg. “The Slam Dance”), and how to put items such as “professional poker player” on your resumé. It’s a fascinating discussion for anyone looking to start their own business, rebrand themselves, or even get into coaching.
#CareerTherapy #Creativity #Coaching
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 Introducing Juliet Barrett
0:57 “tell us about yourself”
7:43 becoming a life coach
9:18 what is career coaching?
11:03 misconceptions about coaching
14:17 what can you give?
15:48 imposter syndrome and Beyoncé
17:38 LA Instagram influencers
20:01 the difference between a reactive and a proactive job search
27:50 sides to a career: skill set and the temperament
30:35 Martin was the singer in a ska band. Let that sink in.
35:09 Martin’s death metal song: ‘The Slam Dance’
39:26 how to network successfully
44:30 what can 9-5ers learn from the creative space?
53:58 if [you] could go back to any age...
Resources, pages, and videos 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!
#82 - CAREER THERAPY REWIND: Building a Successful Career in UI/UX, with Jason Early
Career Therapy Podcast e.82 - CAREER THERAPY REWIND: Building a Successful Career in UI/UX, with Jason Early
NOTE: This episode first premiered on February 23, 2020. We chose this episode as the first Career Therapy Rewind because it contains some real practical advice on how to get (and then manage) clients. There's also a lot of reassurance and perspective around the nightmare of dealing with HR, extended interview processes, and what companies are actually going through when they’re hiring.
If you're curious, you can find the original episode here.
Here's the original description:
For Career Therapy Podcast episode 4, we welcome UX expert Jason Early.
Jason is the founder, front-end developer, and UX designer at gruntmonkey, a small design practice specializing in process and development. He’s also the maker of limited edition show posters (through The Poster Works), a UX and web development instructor with General Assembly, a mentor, a coffee roaster, and a devout fan of baseball. His clients include NASA, M&M/MARS, and Boeing, and he prides himself on providing designs that maintain a balance of beauty and functionality.
Martin and Jason met when they were doing workshops on personal branding, and in this conversation, they talk about how to handle the ebbs and flows of productivity, working for yourself, and entrepreneurship in general. It’s a fascinating discussion and one that’s sure to make you rethink client meetings, how to improve your personal brand, and the best way to run your own business.
#Branding #UI #UX
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 Introducing Jason Early
0:55 the reading of the LinkedIn profile
5:57 the Yahoo and MySpace era
12:30 life between full-time, entrepreneur, contractor, etc.
13:23 freelancing and moonlighting
17:10 lessons from the trifecta of work experience
19:22 companies aren’t sitting around with piles of money
21:50 what to ask businesses in interviews and/or meetings
28:33 telling people: “I don’t know.”
40:10 being a Swiss Army knife when you own your own business
42:55 when roles disappear out from under you
44:50 “they didn’t go internal — they went under!”
52:34 looking for all the variations in the work
53:48 how to figure out what job descriptions actually mean
57:34 why you need to utilize calls to action
59:36 advice to your former self
Resources, pages, and videos 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!
#81 | 2021 WRAP-UP FINALE EPISODE
2021 WRAP-UP FINALE EPISODE | E.81 Career Therapy Podcast, with Martin McGovern (and guests)
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.81), we'd like to welcome you to our first ever year in review!
Career Therapy started as a meetup group, pre-pandemic, when we could still gather together in person without masks and talk to one another through the trials and tribulations of the job search.
But, as the world changed, so did we. The meetup pivoted into LinkedIn livestreams, youtube videos, and ultimately The Career Therapy Podcast.
I absolutely adore talking to new people, hearing their perspectives on the world, and sharing those insights with you. So, today we will look back in order to enter the new year with confidence.
But, before we jump into our clips, I want to say thank you to you. Thank you for tuning in and being part of the Career Therapy journey with me. This podcast has evolved into a weekly part of my life over the years and I couldn’t have done it without your support, comments, questions, and kindness.
Over the past year we have put out 41 episodes with a total of 2,157 minutes of conversations. The podcast has been streamed in 20 new countries, including Germany, Argentina, The Czech Republic, India, and Japan. We’ve increased our follower count by 647% and our listener count by 999% …and 26 of you listen to the Career Therapy Podcast more than any other podcast. Honestly, when Spotify gave me these numbers, my brain nearly exploded.
So, thank you thank you thank you so much for your support. I can’t wait to bring you even more to listen to in 2022. And without further adieu, here are some of our best clips from the past year to refresh your memory and end things on the right foot.
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I want to send a ton of love to all of the guests that have joined us over the past year to bring new perspectives to the job search and share what they have learned about life with us all. I cannot thank them enough for their generosity and kindness.
That wraps up our end of year look back. Thanks again for tuning in. We will be taking a bit of a hiatus in January, possibly resharing some past episodes,
Happy New Year! and cheers to your continued success! See you soon.
#CareerTherapy #BestOf2021 #NewYear
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing the last episode of 2021
3:08 HIRECT ad
3:50 Erica Fochtman - quitting a job and becoming self-employed
9:30 RAJNation - WWE Wrestlers and the true meaning of PASSION
17:51 Keisha Howard - why you should TAKE TIME OFF from social media
28:19 David Fano - boosting your job search + “going on the internal journey” to KNOW YOURSELF
34:49 Freddy Ayala - how to use the ‘marketing perspective’ to GET ANY JOB
45:46 Career Therapy coaching ad
46:32 Chalotte Japp - rethinking traditional career milestones + taking control of your life
57:03 Rosette Elghossain - how to stop the cycle of self-criticism and rise above all the insanity of social media
1:09:08 saying goodbye to 2021. Cheers, and thanks for listening!
Resources, links, and/or books mentioned in this episode:
As always, thanks for listening!
#80 | 2022 IS GOING TO BE CRAZY FOR CAREERS
2022 IS GOING TO BE CRAZY FOR CAREERS | E.80 Career Therapy Podcast, with Taylor Desseyn
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.80), we welcome Taylor Desseyn to the podcast.
Taylor is a Sr. Recruiter at Vaco, has placed over 450+ people into their dream tech careers, hosts the Guidance Counselor 2.0 live show and podcast, and is a self proclaimed Recruiter Against Recruiters.
In today’s convo we take a look behind the corporate and recruitment curtain, explore what an ideal hiring process would look like, and map out the future of finding a job in 2022. The world is changing and we need to change with it.
If you like our show, please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. We love hearing from you and your support enables us to keep curating conversations to help you grow in your life and career.
Now grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in for my conversation with Taylor…
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this episode, we discuss:
0:00 introducing Taylor Desseyn
2:56 What does ‘Recruiter Against Recruiters’ mean?
5:12 Why does it take so LONG to get a job?
7:25 “Me-culture”
9:43 Recruiters need to have confidence in who they are
11:49 Why are companies struggling?
17:15 No one knows how to interview.
20:05 Where should people spend their time in the job search?
23:44 How do you get your story straight?
29:29 Job seekers have power right now (star for short clip)
32:52 Networking
42:11 How to change your career for the better?
47:05 Should people wait until the holidays are over?
Resources, links, and/or books mentioned in this episode:
As always, thanks for listening!
#79 | HOW TO END WORK CONFLICTS IN THE NEW YEAR
Why Would a Smart Person Do Such a Stupid Thing? | E.79 Career Therapy Podcast, with Liz Kislik
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.79), we welcome Liz Kislik to the conversation.
Liz is a management consultant, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. She spoke at TEDxBaylorSchool on Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It, and is the author of Workplace Wisdom: How to Resolve Interpersonal Conflicts in the Workplace, available as a free ebook.
In today’s episode we talk about conflict, including the strife bubbling between employers and employees during this time of Great Resignation; how using the phrase “poor baby” can help you build empathy, and what you can do to control your inner conflict so it you can stop reacting to things and start leading your career with a balanced, empathetic worldview.
Also, my favorite part of the episode - asking the question …is this person being malicious, or just stupid?
If you like our show, please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. We love hearing from you and your support enables us to keep curating conversations to help you grow in your life and career.
Now grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in for my conversation with Liz…
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Liz Kislik
7:07 The Great Resignation
12:37 The ‘Seed of Change’ / incentives
19:33 Employers are ALSO stressed out (blind spots)
26:50 Power dynamics in the job search
34:49 Be the most HELPFUL person
43:43 The stories we tell ourselves
45:44 Expectations of companies
52:51 Internal conflicts (knowing what YOU WANT)
1:00:38 Improving our communication skills (tips from Liz)
Resources, links, and/or books mentioned in this episode:
As always, thanks for listening!
#78 | HOW ALGORITHMS CONTROL YOU
HOW ALGORITHMS CONTROL YOU | E.78 Career Therapy Podcast, with Ann Marie Carrothers
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.78), we welcome Ann Marie Carrothers back for round TWO.
Today’s Sponsor: Hirect https://hirect.us/invitation?bdId=15 find a job with Hirect today :)
(And yes, this is the second of Career Therapy’s first two-part conversation, about the overlap of dating and job searching. So, if you haven’t listened to part one, feel free to go back and check it out before listening to this episode.)
For a little background, Ann Marie is a content strategist, digital educator, and founder of Public Privates, a project dedicated to helping people find love online safely by providing guidance on algorithms, AI facial recognition, and digital privacy + security.
In today’s episode (part 2) we talk about how ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and dating algorithms control our careers and love life, how to manipulate these systems with keywords that work in your favor, and what you can do to side-step the whole online sink-hole entirely, and get back to using these apps as tools, rather than crutches for your life.
If you like our show, please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. We love hearing from you and your support enables us to keep curating conversations to help you grow in your life and career.
Now grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in for the second part of our conversation with Ann Marie…
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Ann Marie Carrothers
3:30 the feeling of: “What’s wrong with me?”
10:00 Platforms promising the world to candidates
15:30 How to navigate through this stuff (take ego out of it)
22:00 Changing our psychology
25:35 LinkedIn vs. dating apps (professional vs. personal image)
29:15 Imposter syndrome
31:46 Writing down WHAT YOU WANT
34:02 The internet is encouraging you to be authentic
38:45 Squeeze the most value out of the apps
47:16 Focusing on what’s IN our control
48:50 Can you have a career WITHOUT LinkedIn?
51:46 Pulling back from information overload
56:50 The crucial importance of side-projects and hobbies
1:10:00 Making introductions (being helpful)
1:14:45 One piece of advice from Ann Marie
Resources, links, and/or books mentioned in this episode:
The first part of the conversation with Ann Marie (CT Podcast episode 77)
Public Privates - A resource on navigating love safely in the 21st century
Pick Up Artist Bootcamp, from Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan
Joe Rogan & Jonathan Haidt - Social Media is Giving Kids Anxiety
As always, thanks for listening!
#77 | WHAT JOB SEEKERS CAN LEARN FROM DATING APPS
WHAT JOB SEEKERS CAN LEARN FROM DATING APPS | E.77 Career Therapy Podcast, with Ann Marie Carrothers
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.77), we welcome Ann Marie Carrothers to the conversation.
Ann Marie is a content strategist, digital educator, and founder of Public Privates, a project dedicated to helping people find love online safely by providing guidance on algorithms, AI facial recognition, and digital privacy + security.
In today’s episode we talk about the overlap between online dating and the job search, the difference between authenticity and marketing yourself to attract a job (or potential date), and how ideas of dream jobs and soul mates can actually hurt our chances of building a life we love.
If you like our show, please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. We love hearing from you and your support enables us to keep curating conversations to help you grow in your life and career.
Now grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in for my conversation with Ann Marie…
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Ann Marie Carrothers
8:22 how the job search and dating are similar
10:20 where do people struggle with getting specific?
14:00 marketing yourself vs. being authentic
15:30 what should we keep private? (+ neurodivergence)
18:45 “People aren’t doing well right now mental health-wise”
21:14 Why it’s bad to be hyper self-focused
25:15 Everything comes with trade-offs (“settling”) (star) + scripts
32:14The tightrope between humbling ourselves and hyping ourselves up
34:40 How can people get back on the horse and keep crushing it?
41:06 Coffee chats and the BEST WAY to network (if you’re applying to your dream job before you’re ready…)
49:58 Ann Marie Carrothers’ advice to job seekers and anyone dating
Resources, links, and/or books mentioned in this episode:
As always, thanks for listening!
#76 | TAKING CONTROL DURING THE GREAT RESIGNATION
TAKING CONTROL DURING THE GREAT RESIGNATION | E.76 Career Therapy Podcast, with Career Coach Kristin Schuchman
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On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.76), we welcome career counselor, author, and resumé writer Kristin Schuchman to the podcast.
Kristin is a certified business coach and member of the Forbes Coaching Council. She has helmed successful businesses for more than twenty years, including the award-winning Nervy Girl magazine. She owns a career consulting practice called Spark a Career and a coworking space called Brightside Space. Her new book, Jump Start: How to redirect a career that has stalled, lost direction or reached a crossroads.
In today’s episode we talk about The Great Resignation, the future of hybrid workplaces (including the Facebook Metaverse), and how to approach your career from an authentic place.
If you like our show, please leave us a review on iTunes, it truly helps us get the word out to more people struggling in their search and allows us to keep having candid career conversations like this one.
Now grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in for my conversation with Kristin…
#Career #RemoteWork #GreatResignation
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:
HIRECT - A Chat-Based Direct Hiring Platform - Chat Directly. Hire Quickly. First chat-based hiring app for start-ups. Chat and interview candidates anytime, anywhere.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Kristin Schuchman
2:56 the Great Resignation
5:40 what build appreciation in the workplace?
8:10 “finding your passion”
10:50 sincerity in the workforce
16:00 having time to think
16:45 stuck in a rut
18:25 disconnection and remote work
29:55 what’s the future workspace look like?
36:36 the FaceBook ‘metaverse’
39:13 adapting to a new work environment
41:04 why HR departments need reform
42:58 when you’re frustrated with the job search
48:00 getting booked (elevator pitches)
51:00 awakening from a “pea soup fog”
53:05 communication + collaboration (prep for 2022)
54:39 asking yourself the tough questions
Resources, links, and/or books mentioned in this episode:
Dan Pink video - RSA ANIMATE: Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
The Player (1992) Official Trailer - Tim Robbins, Robert Altman Hollywood Drama Movie HD
As always, thanks for listening!