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    Happen To Your Career – Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

    You’re not totally happy with your career (obviously!) You also know that there “has to be something out there that’s better.” That hope that you can find meaningful and fulfilling work, that also pays you well, has led you here!

    This is the show that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.

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    Copyright: © 2018 Happen to Your Career LLC

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    Burnout Followed Me After I Quit — Until I Discovered the Bridge Role Aug 18, 2025
    Show notes

    Quitting your job doesn't always fix burnout — sometimes, it follows you. In this episode, Amanda Love shares how a bridge role gave her the space, stability, and clarity to recover, reset, and make an intentional career change.

    What you'll learn

    • Why quitting your job may not cure burnout — and what actually works
    • How a bridge role creates space for recovery and intentional career change
    • Using therapy and self-reflection to set boundaries and break patterns
    • Leveraging transferable skills to make a successful career pivot
    • How Amanda's bridge role brought stability, clarity, and breathing room
    • Tips for being transparent in interviews about short-term roles

    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

    Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

    Free Resources

    What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

    Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

    Related Episodes

    1. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
    2. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    From Academia to Federal Government: Michal's Second Career Pivot Aug 14, 2025
    Show notes

    A career change isn't permanent—no matter how much time and effort you've invested. After transitioning from academia to a research role, Michal Balass realized within nine months that it wasn't the perfect fit. In this "Where Are They Now?" episode, she shares how the lessons and self-discovery from her first career change made the second one into the federal government smoother, faster, and far more aligned.

    What you'll learn

    • Why your first career change is often the hardest—and how it prepares you for future pivots
    • How to rebrand your skills so employers see your value—even in a new industry
    • The role of relationship-building and casual conversations in uncovering opportunities
    • Strategies for tailoring your resume to pass strict application reviews (including for federal jobs)
    • How to recognize early signs you've outgrown a role before you get stuck
    • How clarity, self-awareness, and intentional networking opened doors she didn't know existed

    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

    Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation

    Free Resources

    What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

    Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers disc

    Related Episodes

    1. Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
    2. Redefining Your Career Identity to Prioritize Family and Well-Being (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    Mentioned Episode:

    HTYC EP 633 - Part 1 - Career After Kids: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms


    Career After Kids: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms Aug 11, 2025
    Show notes

    She had the PhD, the career, the stability—then parenthood changed everything. This episode dives into Michal's bold career change after parenthood and how she stopped living on autopilot.

    What you'll learn

    • What to do when your career no longer fits the person you're becoming
    • Why your job title isn't your identity—and how to separate the two
    • How becoming a parent reveals what really matters
    • The most common internal roadblocks that hold people back from change
    • What makes leaving a stable career so hard (hint: it's not just the paycheck)
    • How Michal's "success" story didn't feel like her own

    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

    Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

    Free Resources

    What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

    Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

    Related Episodes

    1. Less Stress, Happier Family: Surprising Results From Career Transition (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
    2. Redefining Your Career Identity to Prioritize Family and Well-Being (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    The Unexpected Triggers Behind Career Change: 16 Life Events That Force a Transition Aug 07, 2025
    Show notes

    You're not stuck because you lack ambition—you're stuck because something big has shifted. How Burnout, Breakups, and Babies Trigger Career Change.

    In this episode, Scott walks through 3 of the 16 powerful life events—what we call Career Change Catalysts—that often trigger career transformation. You'll hear real stories from people who faced burnout, identity shifts, and quiet career misalignment… and how they used those moments to find more meaningful, purpose-driven work.

    If you've felt "off" in your career lately or stayed in a role longer than you should have, this episode will help you recognize the signs—and move forward with intention.

    What you'll learn

    • How to use Career Change Catalysts to propel you into a career that truly fits (and how to recognize the opportunities)
    • The early signs of career misalignment before burnout or health issues hit
    • Why "comfort" can keep you stuck longer than fear
    • The 3 most common life events that lead to career change
    • Why chasing a "better job" doesn't always lead to a better life—and what to do instead

    Resources Mentioned:

    Full list we've compiled of the 16 career change catalysts: https://happentoyourcareer.com/16-career-change-catalysts/

    Steph: From Soul Crushing to SoulCycle: How Steph Made the Leap to Work She Loves

    Aaron: Taking Control of Your Career When It's Harming Your Mental Health

    Edna: Leaving a Misfit Job in Search of Career Fulfillment

    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

    Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation

    Free Resources

    What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

    Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

    Related Episodes

    1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
    2. Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    Jill Thought She Needed a New Job—What She Really Needed Was This Aug 04, 2025
    Show notes

    What if quitting isn't the answer? Jill's journey proves that experimenting with your career while still employed can create powerful ripple effects and open new possibilities.

    What you'll learn

    • Why job searching might be the least important part of a career change
    • How to use career experiments to unlock clarity and confidence without quitting right away
    • The powerful ripple effect of taking just one bold step
    • How Jill turned conversations with strangers into a brand-new life

    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

    Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

    Free Resources

    What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

    Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

    Related Episodes

    1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    2. Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)


    How The Wrong Career Can Affect Your Mental Health Jul 28, 2025
    Show notes

    What happens when burnout, a toxic work environment, and an unaligned life all hit at once? For Jackie, the answer was a bold, full-life transformation. She left a toxic job, ended a long-term relationship, and made a career change that finally felt aligned with her values, her energy, and her purpose.

    What you'll learn

    • How to identify when a "better" job still isn't the right one
    • How to recognize when burnout is a sign of deeper misalignment
    • What it takes to make a courageous career change and build a life that fits

    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

    Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

    Free Resources

    What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

    Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

    Related Episodes

    1. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
    2. Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    Conversation Habits of Top Performers That Define Your Career Success – Charles Duhigg Jul 21, 2025
    Show notes

    The way you communicate could be the reason you're stuck, OR the reason you get ahead. Charles Duhigg shares the Supercommunicator framework that helps you nail interviews, lead better meetings, and have the career-defining conversations that actually get results.

    What you'll learn

    • How to shift from "saying the right thing" to actually connecting
    • How top performers approach important conversations differently
    • How your communication style could be holding you back (and how to fix it)
    • How to connect deeper and be heard in any conversation
    • How small changes in how you speak can lead to big results

    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

    Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

    Free Resources

    What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

    Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

    Related Episodes

    1. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
    2. An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)

    When Career Growth Hinders Meaningful Work: Dan's Career Transition Story Jul 14, 2025
    Show notes

    What happens when career growth pulls you away from the work that you actually love? Dan Ruley's career transition story is a powerful reminder that true success starts when you reconnect with what matters most, even if that means going back to what your 10-year-old self always knew (just not in the way you'd imagine)

    What You'll Learn

    • Will stepping down from a high-ranking role can lead to greater career satisfaction for you?
    • How Dan turned an unexpected job loss into the best career opportunity of his lifetime
    • How success in a role doesn't always equal fulfillment—and what to do about it
    • What if your biggest career shake-up is actually your greatest opportunity?
    • How to transform an unexpected job loss into a launchpad
    • What to do when outward success no longer feels satisfying

    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

    Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

    Free Resources

    What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

    Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

    Related Episodes

    1. An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)
    2. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    Using Your Strengths as Your Career Change Compass Jul 07, 2025
    Show notes

    Your strengths aren't just what you're good at—they're your career compass. When you ignore your signature strengths, even great opportunities become draining. Discover how one IO psychologist used her strengths to break free from the "great opportunity trap" and find work that truly energizes her.

    What you'll learn

    • Why your signature strengths should guide your career experiments and decisions
    • How to get valuable feedback from friends and family about your natural talents
    • The difference between skills you can do versus strengths that energize you

    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

    Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

    Free Resources

    What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

    Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

    Related Episodes

    1. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
    2. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
    3. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
    4. Finding Your Ideal Career Fit by Conducting Career Experiments (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

    Make Job Boards Effective for Your Career Search: Angie's Secret to Finding Her Ideal Role Jun 30, 2025
    Show notes

    Tired of sending dozens of applications into the void with no response? The real problem isn't your resume or the job market, it's that most people use job boards like slot machines, hoping to get lucky. Discover how one person went from months of rejected applications to landing their dream job in just one week by changing their entire approach to job searching (and how you can too!)

    Don't forget to check out our previous episode on how you can build your own "Ideal Career Profile".

    What you'll learn

    • How spending months on unclear applications wastes time you could use identifying your ideal role
    • Why doing internal work before job board surfing transforms your entire job search strategy
    • The specific steps to examine past experiences and identify what truly energizes you at work

    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

    Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

    Free Resources

    What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

    Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

    Related Episodes

    1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
    2. Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

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