Most people believe that in order to make a big, meaningful career change, you have to go back to school or start over all the way at the bottom. Not only is that a myth, but it also has the potential to be a costly mistake. Transitioning in your career isn’t about spending money on another degree and starting over. In fact, it’s actually a lot more achievable than that with significantly less risk and immense gain. In today’s episode, Blake explains why so many women fall into the trap of belie...
Sep 09, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 131
If you’re feeling bored, undervalued, or stuck in your career and don’t feel like you’re growing, then it’s likely you’ve been thinking about change. But there’s a difference between simply changing jobs and actually making a change for the better. To do that, you’ll need to understand the mindset and tactics that will ensure you’re negotiating effectively to get everything you want and need. In today’s episode, Blake reveals the mindset and tactical skills that make up the art of negotiation. Y...
Sep 02, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 130
When you know it’s time to make a change in your life and career, it’s inevitable that questions begin to arise. Is this actually the right program for me? Is this the right person to help me? Is this the right path for me? Will it be specific enough for my individual needs? How do I know it’ll work? In today’s episode, Blake welcomes Amanda, a client who was at first skeptical of the program, but quickly realized how it was exactly what she needed. When Amanda came to us, she was completely bur...
Aug 26, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 129
If you’re going into work every day and it continues to feel like a professional and emotional drag, your instincts are likely telling you to call it quits. But before you draft up that letter of resignation, it’s important to make sure that the shift you’re about to make is based on real clarity about what you want. In today’s episode, Blake helps you get to the bottom of the problems that changing jobs can cure in your life and the problems that it won’t actually fix. She shares the biggest fe...
Aug 19, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 128
Happiness is something we all strive for in life. Unfortunately, with busy careers to juggle and a lack of clarity about what we really want, we often feel like our lives don’t meet our definition of “happiness”. If you feel like you’re continuously chasing achievements only to realize that your excitement is short-lived, the simple answer is to make a change. But change often invokes fear, and that fear is what holds us back. In today’s episode, Blake shares the reasons why you experience fear ...
Aug 12, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 127
The events that take place in our lives happen in order to teach us something, and when we possess the courage to surrender to life’s lessons, we gain valuable wisdom that directs us towards our purpose. Life is actually happening for us, rather than to us. In today’s episode, Blake sits down with L.Y. Marlow. Marlow is an award-winning author, sought-after empowerment advocate, and influencer whose life journey took her from a legacy of domestic violence to the opulence of corporate America. To...
Aug 05, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 126
How important is self-care in your life? For most women, juggling the responsibilities of work, family, and relationships leaves little time for ourselves. Unless you’re someone who grew up with a role model who demonstrated that you have to put yourself first, the instincts of self-sacrifice tend to prevail over those of self-care. In today’s episode, Blake covers some of the most common misbeliefs that women hold on to around self-care. She explains how those beliefs might actually be creating...
Jul 29, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 125
We hear a lot about work-life balance, but how many of us are actually living it? If you can’t keep your mind from sneaking back into the office, no matter where you are, that demonstrates a lack of balance. It leads to disconnection not only from your family but also from yourself. In today’s episode, Blake explains why changing your circumstances doesn’t always solve the problem. If you can’t shut off work at the end of the day, it might really boil down to a lack of understanding about how yo...
Jul 22, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 124
Have you ever moved from one job to the next hoping that things will be better? But when you get past that honeymoon phase, your excitement fizzles and you realize that you’re encountering the same problems you thought you had left behind. Whether you’re looking for better work-life balance, more upward mobility, or something that allows you to flex your natural talents, the one thing you don’t want to do is transition into the same problems that were holding you back in the first place. Before ...
Jul 15, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 123
How often do you think about the long-term impact of the choices you make everyday? Whether it’s what you choose to eat for lunch or whether you decide to stay in a job that doesn’t inspire you, every choice you make leads to a habit, and those habits into outcomes. Habits have a greater impact on your life than you realize. But, when you think about the long-term, you can ensure that you’re creating habits that will ultimately lead you to where you want to be. In today’s episode, Blake shares i...
Jul 08, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 122
Are you tired of late nights at work? Do you regret all of the missed opportunities you could have spent with friends or family? Does the idea of taking a vacation seem next to impossible? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it’s time for you to make some changes. Better work-life balance is absolutely possible, and you don’t have to sacrifice your success or pay in order to achieve it. In today’s episode, Blake challenges you to reframe your thoughts around what’s truly possible...
Jul 01, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 121
While sitting at your desk at work, have you ever momentarily drifted away and imagined doing something different? Something more fulfilling? It’s a nice place to be, and it feels so much better than where you’re sitting now. Until suddenly, reality swoops in. Your mind and body fill with fear. The endless debate once again fills you with doubt. You think to yourself “It’s just not possible...at least not without taking a pay cut or starting over” and you shift your focus back to work that drain...
Jun 24, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 120
You’re in a career rut, so you start looking for a new job to shake things up. But, once the honeymoon phase has ended in your new role, it still kinda feels like you’re in the same rut you were trying to escape in the first place. Sound familiar? In today’s episode, Blake shares a recent success story that illustrates the importance of clarity and confidence before making big career changes. As women, we all want to strive for better balance, more time with family, and we’d love to carve out ti...
Jun 17, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 119
It’s Sunday night and you feel an awful sense of dread rising up through your body. You’ve mentally defected from weekend mode and returned to that all-too-familiar lead up to Monday. The dreaded Sunday scaries have set in. You’ve got sweaty palms, your heart starts to race, and the knots build back up in your shoulders. You wonder “Why...why do I continue to live through this cycle? There must be a way out…” In today’s episode, Blake reminds you that you’re not alone in your Sunday scaries, off...
Jun 10, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 118
Take a moment to step back and look at your life from a wider lens. Look at the big picture and consider your friends, family, and work life. How do you feel about what you see? If you’re feeling burned out or like you don't have the time, flexibility, or peace of mind that you wish you had, then you’re likely experiencing an imbalance. Occasional imbalances are just a part of life, but they shouldn’t be a way of life. Is what you’re experiencing due to temporary circumstances, or does it feel m...
Jun 03, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 117
When you’re just embarking on the career phase of your life, oftentimes you don’t really feel like you have much control. Most people think it’s too early to start thinking about a long-term growth strategy. But if where you are isn’t making you happy, then staying on that path another few years probably isn’t the best way to achieve the kind of success you’re seeking, whether that’s your professional title or your personal aspirations. In today’s episode, Blake talks to one client who chose to ...
May 27, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 116
If you’re coming home from work late, day after day, feeling emotionally drained and way too tired to do any of the things that really make you happy, you’re not alone. It’s all too common to feel down and less-than-motivated about the work you do. But, the big question is, what action will you take to change your life? In today’s episode, Blake sits down with Victoria Song, leadership advisor to some of the most visionary founders and CEOs in Silicon valley, and influential celebrities alike. Y...
May 20, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 115
When was the last time you felt skill-envy? Maybe someone at work has a talent you admire, or you have a family member who’s a better cook or more crafty than you are. Experiencing a touch of jealousy every now and then is normal. But, how often are you looking in the mirror and reflecting on the skills you do have? In today’s episode, you’ll find a healthy dose of encouragement that’ll remind you of the skills you already possess. If you’re feeling trapped in your career, recognizing the talent...
May 13, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 114
Have you found yourself thinking about making a career change a little too often? If you’re spending more time thinking about what’s wrong in your work than what’s right, then it might be the right time for you to put some serious thought into making a change. But, that’s easier said than done. You might feel like you’re risking financial security or stepping down from the ladder you’ve worked so hard to climb. But the truth is that this is your happiness on the line, and that nagging feeling is...
May 06, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 113
There are the paths well traveled, and then there are those waiting to be walked. If you’ve ever had an idea or a dream about how you’d like to shape your career, but you’ve yet to take action, you’re not alone. It’s not easy to walk away from the security of a stable paycheck and a clear trajectory up the ladder. But, if there’s something inside of you signaling that it’s time for change, then you owe it to yourself to explore that hunch. In today’s episode you’ll hear how Cady North did just t...
Apr 29, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 112
Have you ever wondered why you believe what you believe? How we think is shaped by our lived experiences, our environment, and the people around us. By the time we reach adulthood, we assume that who we are is not changeable. But, the truth is that you really do have the power to transform your life. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to overcome the potentially harmful thought patterns that could be dragging you down. Once you’re able to take control of your thoughts and make your own rules a...
Apr 22, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 111
What makes for a genuinely fruitful job search? Too many women apply themselves to work, send out their resumé left and right, leverage their connections…and wind up with nothing to show for it. When that happens, it's a perfect opportunity to take a step back and do some thinking on what you bring to the table - and what an ideal role should look like to you. After being put on leave presented the opportunity to reevaluate her career, Meghan began to notice the gap between her desire for someth...
Apr 15, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 110
As a high achiever, how often do you find yourself feeling completely underwater? For women with lots of important work on their plate, overwhelm can be a near-daily occurrence. And unfortunately, this is often something we take for granted as a part of working life. But a little introspection and some mindset adjustments will reveal that that’s just not the case. In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake digs into the underlying reasons why we get overwhelmed, questions to help you an...
Apr 08, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Who's in your corner as you navigate your career? The people you connect with within your professional world can be your biggest champions and strongest advocates if you let them - and good networking skills are the path to great connections. In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake covers the topic of networking, including why so many people avoid it, how to recognize the value of networking for both the giving and receiving sides of the equation, the mistakes people often make in th...
Apr 01, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 108
What do you do when you realize that you’re in the wrong job but the thought of a big transition scares you? Most of the time, that fear stems from a lot of common misconceptions about yourself, your current job, and what’s possible if you make that change. But with some clarity and a strong understanding of value, you can start planning now for a more fulfilling future. In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake discusses the process by which you can position yourself for the next stag...
Mar 25, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 107
In looking for the next big step in your career, has your age ever stopped your search in its tracks? While ageism is a common concern among women on the job market, we need to dig further down past the surface issue and into the root cause to get rid of it for good. In this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake dives deep on how to combat ageism in the job search process, including identifying the real problems that might be blocking your way when ageism isn’t in play, the foundational el...
Mar 18, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 106
When one phase of your career draws to a close, how do you bridge the gap and place yourself somewhere that makes you feel fulfilled and valued and allows you to make a real impact? Women facing a mid-career transition often feel intimidated or afraid of the next step - but the next step is a chance to position yourself somewhere incredible. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake puts mid-career changes in context as the opportunity for growth and fulfillment that they are, lays out...
Mar 11, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 105
When one phase of your career draws to a close, how do you bridge the gap and place yourself somewhere that makes you feel fulfilled and valued and allows you to make a real impact? Women facing a mid-career transition often feel intimidated or afraid of the next step - but the next step is a chance to position yourself somewhere incredible. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake puts mid-career changes in context as the opportunity for growth and fulfillment that they are, lays out...
Mar 04, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 104
Did you know that around 80% of jobs are landed through networking? Given that fact, how's your networking strategy working out for you? If it isn't, there are a few simple but powerful strategies you'll want to know about. On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake digs deep on the signs and symptoms you see when you aren't networking effectively, how a lack of clarity on what you want and an inability to express and understand your unique value can hurt your networking efforts, and th...
Feb 25, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 103
Is your current career situation lighting you up? If not, that kind of fulfillment might seem completely out of reach. It isn't, though, and the steps to get there might not be as far as you think. At the start of her journey, Kristena's spark had gone out completely, and small shifts in her career weren't helping as much as she'd hoped. Now, she's back in control and headed in a positive, prosperous and confident direction in the knowledge of her value and what she brings to the table. On this ...
Feb 18, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 102
