Highlights of Episode 43 Why Adda Birnir believes learning technical skills positions you for career growth in the new economy The only qualification you need to learn digital and technical skills Adda’s path to entrepreneurship Adda’s advice for aspiring freelancers and business owners based on her experience How Adda and her team ensured that Skillcrush met their client’s real needs Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Mar 22, 2018•33 min
Highlights of Episode 42 How Shannon Paris addressed and handled the loss of her dream job The importance of being intentional about who you spend time with and have conversations with during a career transition period Shannon’s approach to networking and how it doesn’t have to be awkward What Shannon paid attention to during interviews that pointed her to key strengths and assets How being open to new ideas opened a new career path for her Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser...
Mar 15, 2018•33 min
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re exploring one of the most common assumptions there is out there about what happens to women’s ambitions and career aspirations when they become mothers. My guest, Jennifer Hargreaves, has first-hand experience and in this episode, she shares how this prevailing assumption limited her options at the company where she was employed at the time she became pregnant with her first child. Highlights of Episode 41 Jennifer’s first experience with workpl...
Mar 08, 2018•41 min
Highlights of Episode 40 How Nicole Lewis-Keeber discovered her new career path while leveraging her background and training Where do issues with our relationship with money come from Impact of having a scarcity mindset How to recognize symptoms of money mindset blocks How to address money mindset blocks Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Mar 01, 2018•29 min
Topics Discussed in Episode 39 Definition of terms: Career Move, Career Pivot, Career Change 3 Reasons Why Making a Career Pivot is Now a Must-Have Skill 4 Types of Career Pivots Degrees of Pivots Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
Feb 22, 2018•31 min
Highlights of Episode 38 How sharing her career goals with others and asking for help opened doors for Aenslee Tanner The benefits of asking for feedback, especially when you’re not getting the results you want What personal branding is and why it’s important to consider this when making any kind of career move The challenges that surprised Aenslee when she made the leap to entrepreneurship Things to try out and do when you’re looking to make a career move and move to a different location/countr...
Feb 15, 2018•37 min
Highlights of Episode 37 Why Jessica Barnak left her first job and how she started a photography business What led to her closing the photography studio and starting an interior design business The key action step she took each time she started a new career direction that helped her quickly gain traction Designing a business around life priorities and time constraints What helped her during the most challenging times and how she overcame adversity and move forward Get full access to We're All Ge...
Feb 08, 2018•32 min
Highlights of Episode 36 Lydia Lee’s career journey, the moment she realized she had to change direction, and how she made it happen What helped her the most during the transition How she addressed the “money” topic, a common challenge for people looking to make a leap to entrepreneurship How she reframed fear so that it doesn’t paralyze, but instead instigates learning Her advice on where to start, what to focus on, if you’re thinking of one day living your cubicle job and starting your own bus...
Feb 01, 2018•53 min
Highlights of Episode 35 What’s Blockchain Technology, what’s cryptocurrency, and the difference between the two Bitcoin, Dash, LiteCoin, Ethereum et al Where to buy cryptocurrencies Where to use cryptocurrencies How to approach investing in cryptocurrencies What’s with the crypto valuation swings? Is this stable? Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Jan 25, 2018•42 min
Topics Discussed in Episode 34 How Ashlie Kennedy prepared for this career change by focusing on the numbers What pushed her to act on her store plans sooner than she planned What helped her the most during times of self-doubt and bouts of second-guessing herself The things that she’s learning now as a solo-store proprietor Prioritization, learning how to say ‘no’, and taking things one step at a time Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Jan 18, 2018•42 min
Topics Discussed in Episode 33 Why Alice Karolina Smith initially left design school even though it was her first love and how she found her way back to it The process she and her mother followed to decide her next steps How career limbo felt like for her, what was difficult about it and how she helped herself during those years How to get out of career limbo and indecision What she learned about herself following that period Why it’s important to ask for help Get full access to We're All Gettin...
Jan 11, 2018•39 min
Highlights of Episode 32 Why creating S-M-A-R-T goals doesn’t automatically make meaningful or resonant goals The secret to holding on and maintaining the commitment and motivation to work on your goals thru-out the year The reason why we set goals to begin with What it means when you set too many goals The problem with the mandatory annual-goal setting process at work and how to make it work for yourself The low-hanging fruits approach and why it may not be good for your self-confidence Get ful...
Jan 04, 2018•25 min
As promised in the very first episode of this podcast, I will, from time to time, provide an update on my career reinvention. I figured, year-end is one of the better times in the year to do this. Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 28, 2017•24 min
Topics Discussed in Episode 30 Lacy Boggs’ career journey, from the woman who wanted to make it big in the film industry to becoming a business owner How she created opportunities for herself by trusting her skills and strengths A surprising skill that she discovered while killing time at a job she hated The realities of freelance writing How the blogging industry looks today Two main ways you can earn money through blogging Key things to consider if you’re thinking of starting a blog The role o...
Dec 21, 2017•34 min
Topics discussed in Episode 29 What is coaching and how is it different from talk therapy Why and when you might need a coach How to find out if you’re ready for coaching How much time you should invest in a coaching relationship What’s missing from traditional career assessments Tajan’s recommended 3 steps for figuring out your calling Why removing ourselves from the daily grind is an important step in a transformational process Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.c...
Dec 14, 2017•34 min
Highlights of Episode 28: How Alison Taylor transitioned from employed to self-employed How she created a name for herself in her new field through word of mouth The earlier “mistakes” she’s made that taught her how to market herself differently How cultivating this one relationship opened an industry opportunity for her and where she now has developed deep specialization The two things that helped her the most during this transition The importance of building new relationships with fellow entre...
Dec 07, 2017•37 min
A former lawyer overcomes burnout and stress by focusing on sustainable and healthy routines and increasing mental energy. Highlights of Episode 27 Nik’s experience in Amsterdam that changed his perspective on life and work What leads to burnout and stress Why watching TV isn’t really relaxing for our brains How you can achieve “balance” in your “hustle” Why we cannot rely on willpower or self-discipline alone Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Nov 30, 2017•37 min
Highlights of Episode 26 A quick summary of my career story The inciting incident for my career pivot Why we never start a Level 0, even if we’re starting over Why asking for help is about choosing yourself Why I’m grateful for an extremely difficult and painful experience Why I strongly believe that we live in a special time Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Nov 23, 2017•23 min
Highlights of Episode 25 Sarah’s career story from teacher to Corporate HR to Business Coach How her willingness to try things out helped her transition from employee to freelancer to business owner The importance of creating new relationships in your chosen field/area of work What you should do first if you’re thinking of leveraging your skills and start a freelance side business What you should do first if you have an idea for a product-based business Get full access to We're All Getting Older...
Nov 16, 2017•40 min
Highlights of Episode 24 How Amy Scott began her freelance editor career The (surprising) main challenge she faced when she was first starting out What location-independent work is really about How her location-independent career helped her accommodate various life situations and phases Key considerations, if a location-independent career sounds interesting to you Factors to consider when deciding between traditional publishing or independent publishing route Working with an editor: when to hire...
Nov 09, 2017•42 min
Highlights of Episode 23 Lisa Wood’s evolution from freelance web developer to owner of a web design/development agency and business coach; What helps her navigate through the business changes she continues to make; How the small business world has changed from when she initially made the jump, what makes it easier to make the leap into entrepreneurship, what makes it harder; Networking and building relationships; The unique challenges that women in business face; Where to start if you’re thinki...
Nov 02, 2017•33 min
Highlights of Episode 22 The mindset shift that occurred for Gregg which allowed him to see opportunities beyond his corporate career; How he evaluated his career path options and chose the consulting business path; Habits he’s adopted to manage his time effectively so he could build his consulting business with a full-time job; Gregg’s advice to anyone looking to leverage their skill set to start a new career; How patience is helping with the motivation and the long view; The state of online ed...
Oct 26, 2017•42 min
Highlights of Episode 21 What holds us back from stepping into our leadership role The things that trip us up when we think of ourselves as leaders Why we are all (already) leaders, whether we recognize it or not What vulnerability has to do with leadership What to do when we think we’re not ready to take on our next step Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Oct 19, 2017•26 min
Highlights of Episode 20: What triggered Lisa Akers' interest in chronic and auto-immune diseases and in herbal remedies Why she decided to build a second career instead of a career change The changes she’s made to her work-habits and mindset to accommodate a second career Recognizing boundaries and honoring those boundaries at work When is what you’re feeling beyond a simple need for a break or vacation Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Oct 12, 2017•37 min
Jacquette Timmons, CEO of Sterling Investment Management, discusses the art of talking about money. We cover why money conversations are awkward, common mistakes to avoid, and how to get support from family and loved ones on your career move that may have financial implications. Highlights of Episode 19 Why it is hard and awkward to talk about money Common mistakes we make when talking about finances with our loved ones What influences our relationship with money How to get support from family a...
Oct 05, 2017•46 min
Highlights of Episode 18 Recap of Root Causes 1, 2, and 3 Symptoms and how to recognize root cause #4: Unclear Targets What to watch out for when articulating your new goals How to address unclear targets What to focus on when making long-term goals, even if you don’t know what you want to do *(yet) Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Sep 28, 2017•21 min
Highlights of Episode 17 How Vanessa Soto’s side passion project made her appreciate her 9-to-5 job again Why a side passion project may be a more realistic and fulfilling option How to manage the time to fit a side project into a full-time life Importance of obtaining support from people around you about your time commitment Why you’d want to build a community around your project/interest area How and where to start your side passion project Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublas...
Sep 21, 2017•35 min
Highlights of Episode 16: What Absent Support is all about Why being around supportive people is important for getting unstuck The underlying message around many of the common advice we hear What kind of messages to stay away from What kind of support you’d want to have when thinking of making a career move Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Aug 31, 2017•13 min
Highlights of Episode 15: What is the Know-How Gap Why this is a common problem Why detecting this issue is tricky Questions to ask yourself to determine if the Know-How Gap may be an issue How to address the Know-How Gap The benefit of planning even when you’re not sure what to do Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Aug 24, 2017•15 min
Highlights of Episode 14: What the miniseries “How to Get Unstuck” is about How this series came about The first root cause: Lack of Doable Options How to recognize this issue; how to detect that this is what’s happening What causes this problem; why we might believe there are not enough options for us How to address the lack of options problem Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe...
Aug 17, 2017•17 min
