Imagine that you just lost the career you’ve loved for years... After picking up the pieces of your broken heart, what do you do next? Can you possibly find something that is as good or fulfilling? Where do you even start? David Nurse was a coach in the NBA, but at the height of coaching success he unexpectedly lost his job. In this conversation, you’ll learn how 4 new doors opened for Scott and how he made a successful career pivot to a role he never even knew existed. What you’ll learn How to ...
Sep 21, 2020•39 min•Ep 376•Transcript available on Metacast Back in 2000, when CBS's hit reality TV show Survivor came out, Christine Hofbeck decided her life goal was to be on the show. She relentlessly pursued this goal for 16 years, even when her friends and coworkers thought she was crazy for putting in applications year after year. Then (spoiler alert) she was finally cast in season 35 and almost won the whole thing! Despite coming up short of the $1M prize, Christine successfully achieved her life goal and had the adventure of a lifetime! Learn how...
Sep 14, 2020•38 min•Ep 375•Transcript available on Metacast Most people find it difficult to draw personal boundaries at work, which can quickly lead to burnout. Author, keynote speaker, and former Antarctic Expedition Leader, Rachael Robertson, is best known as an authority on leading in extreme environments. In today’s episode, you’ll learn life-altering lessons about avoiding burnout and regret, drawing boundaries, changing the culture around you, and succeeding in the most challenging of environments. What you’ll learn How to draw personal boundaries...
Sep 07, 2020•49 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast Have you heard of SCRUM? SCRUM stands for “ Systematic Customer Resolution Unraveling Meeting,” in simpler terms, it is a framework that helps teams work together, encourages them to learn through experiences and helps them self-organize while working on a problem. Today on the podcast J.J. Sutherland, CEO of Scrum, Inc, shares how changing the way you view your work will increase your happiness AND enable you to do twice the work in half the time. What you’ll learn How to become more effective ...
Aug 31, 2020•40 min•Ep 373•Transcript available on Metacast Rob had done it all right. He had graduated from college, got a good job, worked his way up to a respectable title and salary… but one day he looked up and realized he was not okay with the career trajectory he was on and needed to jump ship. Learn how Rob figured out what was missing from his career through self-reflection and self-development. What you’ll learn How to figure out what you really want out of your career The importance of challenging yourself to make sure you are doing meaningful...
Aug 24, 2020•45 min•Ep 372•Transcript available on Metacast Self development is one of the most important aspects within a career change journey. The more we learn about ourselves, the more likely we are to actually find a career that fits. In this conversation with best-selling author Gretchen Rubin, she explains the personality framework in her new book “The Four Tendencies,” and how to navigate a career change according to your tendency. What you’ll learn How to figure out which of the four tendencies you are What is likely holding each tendency back ...
Aug 10, 2020•41 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast We’re mixing it up for today’s episode. Instead of Scott interviewing a guest, we’re sharing an interview that Scott had on another podcast. Enjoy Scott in the hot seat of “ How to Be Awesome At Your Job . ” where he answered tons of questions about some of our most asked about topics: Strengths & Career Happiness What you'll learn The six critical things people need from their work to experience true career happiness Why strengths are different than skills and why that matters How identifying y...
Aug 03, 2020•41 min•Ep 369•Transcript available on Metacast The job interview nerves…sweaty palms, racing heart, knot in your throat. We all know the feeling. Job interviews are an inevitable part of making a career change. But let me let you in on a little secret: You have no reason to be nervous. You are interviewing that company just as much as they are interviewing you! Sounds crazy? Unrelatable? Impossible? Well, I'll let you in on another little secret: I have a magic trick that will stop the sweaty palms and racing heart. What you’ll learn The mos...
Jul 27, 2020•47 min•Ep 368•Transcript available on Metacast We spend way too much time on things we don’t find important or essentia l. Once we understand what is most important, we can figure out a career that fits our priorities and values and write our own definition of success. Best-selling author, Greg McKeown, of “Essentialism” shares how you can become an essentialist and radically change your life and career. What you’ll learn The importance of defining your priorities and your definition of success How to identify and focus on just the essential...
Jul 20, 2020•43 min•Ep 367•Transcript available on Metacast How many little bumps in the road will it take for you to feel appreciated, valued, and happy, every morning in your career? Before leading Disney World, Lee Cockerell had his fair share of little bumps in the road. Achieving career growth requires you to (re)condition yourself to be wired to take risks and live on the edge- to go after the things that you want in your life. Lee Cockerell is the former Executive VP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort, and author of the new book, Creat...
Jul 13, 2020•47 min•Ep 366•Transcript available on Metacast Possibly the most difficult part of finding opportunities that fit you, is locating organizations that are a perfect match for you. After all, there really isn’t a list out there of companies that are small family-style organizations that happen to allow highly flexible schedules and also have large amounts of resources and a leadership team hell-bent on integrity. Those organizations are out there, for sure, but the question is: “How do you find this unicorn organization?” But it’s even more co...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep 365•Transcript available on Metacast Ever notice how everything people want in life comes from doing difficult things (that very few people are willing to do)? This is often because you can’t tangibly see an impact right away. From growing up on a small Oklahoma farm to leading the Walt Disney Paris expansion and becoming the Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resorts, Lee Cockerell has navigated through one challenging situation after another (after another) resulting in amazing career growth. On toda...
Jun 29, 2020•33 min•Ep 364•Transcript available on Metacast What if you could stand out against the millions of people on Linkedin so that companies contact you (instead of trying to chase job postings)? It’s more than just possible, it’s a realistically learnable skill for anyone who is willing to put in the effort. Once you learn this skill you can have a competitive advantage for the rest of your life (and career). Danny Rubin teaches distinct and unique writing to open doors to your ideal role. What you’ll learn Tips on standing out in your writing t...
Jun 22, 2020•52 min•Ep 363•Transcript available on Metacast You’ve been ignoring that feeling in your gut for months, even years. Maybe it’s been about your job, or how you’re raising your kids or even that you think you might be settling in your relationships. Whatever it is now it’s time to start paying attention to it. Your gut can be a great indicator for you to stop, reevaluate, and choose a different direction. Alissa Penney decided to stop ignoring her gut feelings just 18 months ago and she hasn’t looked back. Learn how Alissa listened to her gut...
Jun 15, 2020•39 min•Ep 362•Transcript available on Metacast One of the big things that we talk and teach about is strengths. Specifically, we help people identify their Signature Strengths. There are a lot of people that seem to minimize the importance of identifying and understanding their strengths, but it really is one of the most important pieces to find or create your ideal career. Today, we’re sharing a conversation with Kirby Verceles. Kirby has been through several career transitions, but it made a huge difference in her life and in her career on...
Jun 08, 2020•43 min•Ep 361•Transcript available on Metacast On Monday, I shared our podcast episode about how career change really works and showed you . And I mentioned a 13-step process to make a successful career change. Today, we get into what is the step-by-step process . Now, I say process a little bit liberally, because, in reality, this is a very squiggly line type event. It's forwards and backwards, and up and down, and all over in order to get to work that matters to you - work that's much more meaningful, more fulfilling, just better for you -...
Jun 04, 2020•43 min•Ep 360•Transcript available on Metacast What if your goal isn’t just to make a simple career change? What if you want to spend your workday doing something meaningful and exciting? Oh and make a large amount of money and contribute by helping people in the way you want to... Is this too much to ask? In a world where this is not normal, I can understand how it seems impossible. But it’s far from “too much to ask.” This is the first of a 2-episode series to show you how people actually make these types of career changes. We break down t...
Jun 01, 2020•41 min•Ep 359•Transcript available on Metacast Are you exhausted and burnt out from your current job that you can‘t even think about what it is going to take to start changing careers? It’s time to re-calibrate your mindset to make that career change to something you enjoy (finally!) In today’s episode career coach, Lisa Lewis, drops in to share why it’s important to create time and space for you to visualize and design your next career in order to overcome the difficulties of career change. What you’ll learn How to get clear on what you hav...
May 25, 2020•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Figuring out what you really want in your career and in life is one of the most important keys to happiness and fulfillment. It’s so important that it’s one of the first things that we address as we work with our clients. The problem, though, is that many people haven’t actually identified what they really want. Almost everyone knows what they don’t want, but that doesn’t lead to happiness. Today, you’ll hear: How to find what you love to do again (if you’ve strayed away from it) Why you need to...
May 21, 2020•41 min•Ep 356•Transcript available on Metacast Some people can just keep going forever in a job that they no longer find meaningful, but for many people there’s an expiration date when it’s painful to keep going to work, sitting at your desk and knowing that you’re just not that excited about it. But how do you know if you should simply quit your job? Will that be the right move. Aside from the financial aspect, there are many other reasons that this could be the best (or worst decision) of your life. In this episode with Mike Goodman, we ev...
May 18, 2020•37 min•Ep 355•Transcript available on Metacast As high performers contemplate making a career change, one of their concerns is with their salary. They believe that if they were to switch careers to something that they actually enjoy that they have to take a pay cut. In reality, what we have seen with the people we work with is that is almost never the case. In fact, there are many times when they get an increase in their salary. Today, we’re sharing a training we did talking about this very subject: How to Transfer Your Skills So You Can Kee...
May 14, 2020•45 min•Ep 354•Transcript available on Metacast How do you end pointless meetings, hurry sickness, and unfulfilling busyness? It’s not easy, but it is possible. Bruce Daisley, Author of “Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat” and host of the Eat Sleep Work Repeat podcast shows you how to regain your creativity and inventiveness in this entertaining conversation. You’ll also learn: How stress is hindering your career growth (and what to do about it) Why you think your decisions about your career are rational (even though they’re not) How rushing through ev...
May 11, 2020•48 min•Ep 353•Transcript available on Metacast Throughout your career, you have accumulated a number of skills. You may feel these skills only cater to your specific role or industry; however, there is a way to take them and communicate them in a way that allows you to make a career pivot. Today, we’re sharing a training we did on this very subject: How do I pivot to a new career when my skills and experience keep holding me back? What You’ll Learn How to pivot into a new career when you believe your skills and experience keep holding you ba...
May 07, 2020•42 min•Ep 352•Transcript available on Metacast When a rapid change in your life causes you to reassess your priorities, you start to wonder if you really want to go back to the way things were. Was your career better before being constrained? Your family life? Today, you have the opportunity to learn how to thrive (not just survive) in new environments. This is the perfect opportunity for you to even advance your career (or make a career change)! Want to get a free cup of coffee on us? (HTYC was built on lots of coffee and early morning) Lea...
May 04, 2020•44 min•Ep 351•Transcript available on Metacast Quarantine shouldn’t hold your job search back. Today, we talk about how to build digital relationships EVEN while sitting at home. We also address: How to test drive your new career while social distancing Why you can no longer career change the same old way How to find hiring managers during social distancing, shut-downs and working from home To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers di...
Apr 30, 2020•39 min•Ep 350•Transcript available on Metacast As we look at creating a career that is fulfilling and meaningful, one piece that gets overlooked is contribution - how you contribute to your family, work, and world. Tom Rath joins us to help you discover how you contribute to the world. He is a bestselling author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. Tom has written many books, his newest out is out now and it is titled, “Life’s Great Question: Discover How You Contribute ...
Apr 27, 2020•38 min•Ep 349•Transcript available on Metacast On Monday, I shared a conversation I had with Anne Converse Willkomm, Department Head of Graduate Studies and Assistant Clinical Professor at Drexel University’s Goodwin College of Professional Studies. We talked about when it was right for you to go back to school. While going back to college isn’t right for everyone, for those that it is right for now face another question: “I know going back to school is the right choice for me, but how do I pick the right place/program?” This can seem very d...
Apr 23, 2020•42 min•Ep 348•Transcript available on Metacast When it comes to making a career change, almost everyone we talk to has considered going back to school. On top of a full time job and possibly a family at home, the thought of going back to school makes a majority of those people cringe. Anne Converse Willkomm is a program director at Goodwin College of Professional Studies at Drexel University. She and I discuss whether going back to school will or won’t aid in your career growth. This entire episode is to answer the question, “When is it righ...
Apr 20, 2020•44 min•Ep 347•Transcript available on Metacast Every year we get career advice questions from thousands of listeners just like you! "Should I get another degree/certificate before starting a new career search? Should I apply to a role if I have less experience than the listing asks for? How do I know if my career is right for me?" Scott & HTYC's Director of Client Results go through a few of the questions we've received and answer them with data-backed answers! What you'll learn How identifying the right work environment you want makes ident...
Apr 13, 2020•55 min•Ep 345•Transcript available on Metacast What’s the thing that very few people are asking right now that almost everyone is missing? Instead of saying “should I be looking right now,” what if you flipped it on it’s head and said: “How do I take this opportunity where very few people are taking action on their job search and use this time to make a leap into something bigger?” That’s a question that’s worth some serious consideration. This is also one of the questions that Scott dives into with Eleanor on the podcast today. I want to in...
Apr 09, 2020•37 min•Ep 344•Transcript available on Metacast 
