Are you ready to Reignite your Purpose? In today's episode, I interview Mark Danaher, Career and Life Coach and founder of Careers by Design. Mark shares tools and strategies to help you find clarity and ideas for action to reignite your purpose. Episode topics include: 5 signs that you are ready for your next move Using journaling and free writing to find clarity Using the wheel of life to find your focus Downshifting and creating a career sketch Job satisfaction self-assessment Episode resourc...
Nov 09, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 29
If you are afraid of public speaking or looking for ways to boost your speaking confidence, this episode is for you. I believe that having the skill to speak in public is instrumental in the enhancement of your career and will allow you to take advantage of many opportunities that you may be presented with. In this episode I share 5 strategies to help you overcome that fear and boost your confidence for the next time that you have to take the stage. Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...
Oct 26, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 28
There's nothing like having a career chat over a glass of wine. In this episode, I launch a Career Happy Hour segment kicking it off with a Graphic Designer and long time friend Joe Valenzuela. Joe talks to us about his career journey from Milwaukee to Chicago and how he has navigated his career in the creative industry. Our topics of conversation include: His first job and how he leveraged his Spanish skills working for a bilingual community newspaper How he networked his way into the field How...
Oct 12, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Feeling frustrated or discouraged from the job search process? Are you applying to hundreds of jobs and not getting any results? You are not alone. The job search process can be extremely time consuming and there are so many barriers and factors that affect the success of the job search. In this episode I speak to Eleanor Meegoda, CEO and Co-Founder of JobStep. We discuss the many barriers and challenges that job seekers face in today's job market and she walks us through how JobStep helps to au...
Sep 28, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In this episode, David Fano, CEO and Founder of Teal, talks to us about his career path and what inspired him to launch a business to "empower every professional with the career guidance and resources they need to make career decisions with confidence". David shares great insight on how to jumpstart an effective job search leveraging digital tools and technology. Episode topics: Dave's career - a serial entrepreneur and architect by training Advice for job seekers during the "Great Resignation" ...
Sep 14, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 25
In this episode, Lisa Caprelli, award winning author, walks us through her career journey and how she leveraged her background in marketing and branding to launch and create a children's brand. Lisa shares a lot of wisdom and insight that can inspire all of us regardless of our own unique career path. Lisa Caprelli is a speaker, songwriter and an award-winning author of the unicorn book series, Unicorn Jazz. ™ She is an author of 17 books , and has produced music videos for kids. Lisa is the pro...
Sep 07, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Many of you have competing priorities, personal and work obligations, and it can become challenging to focus on your goals. Some of you may be taking on so many projects or may be presented with great opportunities that you feel you cannot pass up, but at some point you may be losing sight of your purpose. If you are feeling overwhelmed and trying to reclaim your energy to focus on your goals, this episode is for you. Episode topics include: Focusing on your mission and your vision What is your ...
Aug 30, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 23
It is time I take my own advice and accept that I need to pause, reflect, prioritize and recharge. Self-care is such an import but challenging practice for many of us. While we have so many priorities and obligations, why is it is so difficult to put ourselves in that list of priorities? This has been quite the year for all of us and I recognize that it is time for a recharge. I am concluding season 2 of the podcast and will resume late August. I have some amazing interviews lined up and more to...
May 24, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Today we are talking about personal branding. It is essential to be aware of our personal brand and to be cognizant if we are truly conveying that brand through our actions, social media presence, work activities, communication and more. While our personal brand is essentially our reputation, is important to be able to articulate and intentionally showcase our brand in various aspects of our career including during a job interview, crafting a cover letter, writing a personal statement, asking fo...
May 03, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Many of you keep hearing from career coaches or mentors that 80% of jobs are found through networking. It’s about who you know. If you are someone who hates networking or is super uncomfortable with the idea of networking, you may be feeling like there is no hope. How will I position myself to new opportunities? As someone who has struggled with networking and experiences social anxiety, I will tell you that there is hope and all you may need is to reframe how you approach networking by making m...
Apr 19, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Investing in your professional development is essential as you continue to build and advance your career. It is important to be intentional and continuously seek opportunities to build skills through trainings, certifications, coursework, higher education and/or involvement in professional associations. In this episode, I interview Patricia Mota, President and CEO of HACE, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement. Patricia has a strong history of serving the community, as reflected by her servic...
Apr 06, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 19
If you are considering working with a career coach and wanting to learn more about the process, this episode might be right for you. I am accompanied by a fellow career coach where we discuss the different types of career coaches, what coaches do, what to expect from working with a coach, myths about what a coach does, and ways to find a career coach. Podcast Guest: Esther Leonard Esther is a career development professional and entrepreneur. She works as an Assistant Director of Career Education...
Mar 25, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Losing a job can cause a lot of emotional distress, it is overwhelming and there is so much uncertainty that comes with it. Having to think about what’s next and immersing yourself in the job search search process can be daunting. While this is a very difficult and challenging time, this can also be a time to redirect and reinvent your career. There is a lot you can do to regain control of your situation and build momentum to move forward in your career and job search. In this episode I have a v...
Mar 15, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 17
On this episode, I invite a fellow career coach to have a candid conversation around the topic of embracing a non linear career and making a career pivot. I interview my dear friend and colleague Laura Myers. In our interview she shares stories and examples of people making successful career pivots and offers advice on how to leverage and build skills, how risk-taking is involved, and how to be intentional about pursuing a graduate program or additional training when thinking about a career pivo...
Mar 04, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Do you have job interview jitters and lack the confidence to perform at your best during a job interview? In this episode I provide 8 strategies to help boost your confidence by preparing success stories, preparing how to address "tell me about yourself", ways to navigate the situation when stumped on an interview question and tips to help you feel empowered to rock your next interview. If you are looking to conduct a mock interview or do a Strengths-based coaching session, contact me at Lizcare...
Feb 23, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode I interview Myriam Del Angel, an HR professional who shares insight on how she has moved up the career ladder by networking and leveraging her connections. Despite life challenges, Myriam has been able to navigate her career and land roles within various consulting companies such as Deloitte, EY, PwC and others. She shares her experience how she has balanced her career as a mother, the importance of mentors and professional development and how she has navigated her career as a La...
Feb 15, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 14
As we begin a new year many of us are ready to set new goals in various areas of our lives. Many of us are seeking to grow personally or professionally and some of us are ready to find our purpose and unlock our innate gifts. In this episode, Nikita Lawrence, author of The Secret of the Wealth Success Chamber walks us through her process in helping women embrace their identity, purpose and vision in their lives, careers and businesses. Nikita Lawrence is the CEO of Wealth Success Chamber Enterpr...
Jan 25, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Are you ready to kick-off your year with new goals? In this episode I walk you through the process of creating a visual board to visualize your aspirations, dreams and goals. After creating your vision board, you will need to create a plan to make some of those goals happen. I provide strategies on how to make your goals specific and measurable. Support the show
Jan 11, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Everywhere we turn, we are hearing the term “self-care” and the importance of “self-care”. In this episode, my guest Lauren Gallagher, mental health professional, shares insight on techniques that will you help you dive deeper into your self-care practice. Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor working at UIC's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as the Assistant Director of Career Development and Internships as well as Thrive Counseling Center as a Therapist and Crisis Worker. La...
Dec 21, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Are you considering a PhD or another type of advanced degree? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Mark Martell, a higher education professional, who shares his journey and process in attaining his Phd and the steps he took before fully committing into his program. He shares advice and insight for those of you who might be considering this next step in your academic career. Support the show
Dec 06, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Leo Perez is a creator from Chicago specifically from the legendary Pilsen neighborhood of this great city. From the Product Of Society anthology to the "El Toro Dorado series, Leo loves to entertain the masses with sick humor, vibrant colors and graffiti inspired artwork. Leo has also worked on a few Marvel Comics properties for Upper Deck, as well as Ghostbusters and Rick And Morty trading card sets for Cryptozoic Entertainment. Leo Perez is also half creator and cohost of the popular The Brok...
Nov 24, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Do you need to find clarity? Starting a journal practice can help clear your mind, stay focused, and relieve stress! In this episode I share ideas of different types of journaling approaches you can implement based on your current situation. Join me on a 7 day journal writing challenge. I share daily prompts on my Instagram - Lizcareercoaching Support the show...
Nov 10, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
You have to be comfortable telling your career story, this is essential in all of your professional marketing such as building your resume, preparing your cover letter, building your LinkedIn profile, preparing for a job interview, and when asking for a promotion or a raise. But how can you sell your accomplishments without being "braggie"?. In this episode I talk about how it can be challenging for many job seekers to articulate their accomplishments because they want to be modest and not come ...
Oct 26, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7
I get a lot of questions about LinkedIn and on this episode I share strategies and how I respond to some of these common questions: Isn’t LinkedIn just another social media platform? Why should I even bother? Should I be connecting with people I don’t actually know? How can I use LinkedIn to learn about career opportunities? How can I identify companies that I may be interested in but have probably never heard of? How do I stand out to recruiters on LinkedIn? Live Career Informational Interviewi...
Oct 14, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode I share my career story with my listeners. I share defining moments in my life that have shaped and paved my career. I share career highlights, challenges and barriers in navigating my college experience, getting my first full-time job out of college, getting into grad school, learning about salary negotiation, asking for a promotion and owning my career. Connect with me on LinkedIn Instagram Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Support the show...
Oct 06, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode I talk about the importance of self-reflection before launching your job search. I focus on how considering your personality traits in determining your next role can contribute to finding joy and career happiness. Here are some of the online tools that I reference in this episode: My Next Move O*NET OnLine Career Cluster's Map - Career Key Strong Interest Inventory Steps to begin your job search (freebie!) Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Support the show...
Sep 29, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this episode l share 3 key components to consider when updating your resume that are more effective and game changers. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Support the show
Sep 19, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Hello! My name is Liz Herrera and I am your host, career coach and job search ally. I have been in the field of career development for 14 years guiding and supporting individuals ranging from college undergraduates, graduate students, mid-level and established professionals. I have worked with wide ranging audiences in all phases of career development from self-reflection, career exploration, job search strategies, preparing a professional marketing package, and making a career pivot. My purpose...
Sep 07, 2020•2 min
Are you aware of your innate strengths? What are your hidden talents? In this episode I provide some self-reflection questions to help you uncover and unveil those hidden talents and key experiences where you naturally thrive. I talk about the value of taking the Clifton Strengths Assessment to help uncover your top five talents and how owning these themes can be applied and implemented in marketing your professional package and finding career satisfaction. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com S...
Sep 07, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Are you ready to set and commit to that goal that has been on your mind? Perhaps you are ready to begin your job search, ask for a promotion, go back to school or finally start your business. In this episode I share 5 key questions to reflect on to help you take the leap and make your goals happen. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Support the show
Sep 07, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
