The feeling you get when you discover your strengths then gain enough clarity on how to apply them in a career that fits, is like opening up a portal to knowing exactly what you want. You could even say it’s like doing self reflection -> exactly how Kirby Verceles described it In this HTYC episode , Scott Anthony Barlow chats with Kirby about how she went from feeling stuck and having to do some soul searching by asking herself the tough questions, to finally gaining clarity on how to apply her ...
Mar 29, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alissa knew she had to make a change when she could no longer see anything. Not in a metaphorical sense. Nope. The doctor had confirmed that her periods of temporary blindness were work-stress induced. And as it turns out, Alissa was unwilling to give up her eyesight for her job! Alissa had worked her way up to an HR executive for municipalities. Learn how Alissa recognized corporate burnout, and found a way to work that fit her life. What you’ll learn What worked (and what didn’t) as Alissa sta...
Mar 22, 2021•40 min•Ep 403•Transcript available on Metacast Linnea is just like you. She was a listener of the HTYC podcast, and decided it was time to make a career change. She signed up for career coaching and found her ideal role! But Linnea did not stop there… she ended up jumping four titles in just six months! Learn how Linnea doubled down on the career change advice she received from her coach, became her own biggest advocate, found her strengths and grabbed her career change by the horns. What You’ll Learn The methods Linnea used to get promoted ...
Mar 15, 2021•28 min•Ep 402•Transcript available on Metacast Wondering how to use the Clifton StrengthsFinder Assessment? Is it accurate, Will it tell me what type of career I should focus on? How do I use it outside of my work? All good questions: We thought it would be better to show you how people can use strengths, what they are, how they work, even how to incorporate them into things like interviews. We also thought it would be best if we showed you this real time. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at htt...
Mar 08, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s been over 8 years and FOUR HUNDRED Episodes here at Happen To Your Career! We couldn’t have done it without you! So in this special episode of HTYC our team member Kathy Wilkes takes over the podcast and interviews Scott Anthony Barlow. Here’s what you get to learn: What got Scott past the fears to say “I am doing this” when creating HTYC? How is HTYC different now compared to when episode 1 was released? What is Scott’s favorite sport and why is it Hockey? How Kathy gets out of her comfort...
Mar 01, 2021•34 min•Ep 400•Transcript available on Metacast Maybe you really enjoyed your job when you started…years ago. But now, you stroll into work each morning disengaged and hopeless. You're not alone. About 50% of people go through this exact cycle in their job: excited, learning stops, they feel stuck. Hear how Laura confidently and made a successful career pivot after being at a job for 8 years. What you’ll learn How to know when it’s time to leave your job. The importance of self reflection in the career change process. How to successfully swit...
Feb 22, 2021•48 min•Ep 399•Transcript available on Metacast Daniel Pink is a New York Times best selling author, well-known keynote speaker and speech writer for Al Gore. Looking at his career, you'd have no idea that he graduated law school, but decided law wasn’t for him, then he got into politics and decided that wasn't for him either. How did Daniel go from shifting career focus multiple times to ultimately finding career happiness as a best-selling author? What you’ll learn The best questions to replace “What is your passion?” How to connect the dot...
Feb 15, 2021•41 min•Ep 398•Transcript available on Metacast Do you feel like your career doesn’t align with the things that matter to you? Do you want to find work that fits? Sure you do. Well, good news! We’re taking you behind the scenes to share how we help people figure out what they want from their career and turn that into a reality. Eric Murphy defined his values and priorities, then came up with a plan for changing career. Hear how he figured out what he needed from work, and how he targeted companies that were a perfect match to land his dream j...
Feb 08, 2021•46 min•Ep 397•Transcript available on Metacast Usually when we ask ourselves, “Should I Quit My Job?” we often default to “no” due to the fear of failure or for financial reasons (family, mortgage, student loans, etc). Even worse, the odds of starting your career search and successfully finding your ideal role are extremely low, unless you do internal work and figure out what you really want. Learn how Lynn quit almost every career she started, became a doctor and lawyer, and eventually founded a medical tourism startup. Think quitters never...
Feb 01, 2021•35 min•Ep 396•Transcript available on Metacast Feeling burned out? Michael was a high-level executive and had what many people would refer to as a "dream job," but something was missing. He wasn't enjoying his work, which led to a perpetual sense of failure and ultimately career burnout. Learn how Michael got unstuck by discovering his strengths and found a new career that fit! What you’ll learn How to initiate a career change as an executive How to find work that fits your signature strengths. Why burnout happens and how to overcome it The ...
Jan 25, 2021•48 min•Ep 395•Transcript available on Metacast Is it possible to use something as simple as curiosity as a catalyst for career growth? On this episode, Scott and Jeff Madoff dive into the “how”. They also discuss how to be both a generalist and a specialist when changing careers or switching industries. What you'll learn What happens if you’re lacking in curiosity How to catch attention in your career search by being a novelty How to take a bad experience and turn it into an opportunity Have career change questions or want to make an introdu...
Jan 18, 2021•39 min•Ep 394•Transcript available on Metacast Alyson faced a big challenge as she navigated a career change. She did all the work to identify what she really wanted in her life and a career, but as Alyson started to search for open positions, she realized that what she was looking for didn’t always match up with what companies said they were looking for. Most people don’t make a career change because they’re worried about what they might lose by making a change. Listen to this conversation to hear how Alyson avoided that problem entirely! T...
Jan 11, 2021•49 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast I’m sure you’ve heard this countless times - “to be successful in anything requires you to have confidence in yourself”. While dealing with limiting beliefs isn't anything new to any of us, there are some common patterns people face when making a career change. The reality is, you will hit low points along the way and it’s at those darkest moments that dealing with limiting beliefs can feel almost unbearable, pushing you to give up on trying to achieve career happiness. In this HTYC episode , Sc...
Jan 02, 2021•56 min•Ep 392•Transcript available on Metacast The biggest stopper of career progression isn’t your circumstances. Nope. it’s getting stuck in the trap of indecision and inaction. Only it doesn’t feel like that. Here’s an audio guide to learn how to move beyond overthinking in your career change. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www....
Dec 27, 2020•32 min•Ep 391•Transcript available on Metacast It’s easy to get overwhelmed or fall into the traditional rut of browsing job boards, applying for everything, and hoping it all works out. The top lessons we’ve learned from thousands of career changes have revealed tons of insights and a better way to do things. In this episode, we cover why it pays to take the road less traveled, how to never feel lost or alone during the process, and why you don’t always need to start over to create a change. The “horrific” experience that inspired Scott’s o...
Dec 21, 2020•31 min•Ep 390•Transcript available on Metacast How do you get something exceptional. Here’s an idea: What if your work not only paid your bills, not only worked for a company that you wanted to, but actually allowed you to make a meaningful impact on the world. Can your work change the world? Well if you listened to episode 388 you already know the answer is “yes”. But the real question is: How the heck do you find that? To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast ...
Dec 17, 2020•23 min•Ep 389•Transcript available on Metacast You’ve seen those quotes on instagram, facebook or linkedin about changing the world. They’re cliche. “You can change the world if you care enough.” Or “want to change the world, start by making your bed” or “Be the change you want to see in the world.” But how does somebody actually change the world? Do you need to be Harriet Tubman or Mother Teresa? I personally don’t think so. I also don’t think Harriet Tubman became the Harriet Tubman you’ve heard of overnight. Today we unravel what it takes...
Dec 14, 2020•21 min•Ep 388•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone can agree on the importance of being able to communicate with one another. But how many of us are actually great at it? Learning to make conversation in ways that allow you to connect with anyone takes work and practice. However, putting in the work to enhance this skill will give you more confidence and likely lead you to more career growth. Fred Dust, author of “Making Conversation” shares his insights about how to have interesting conversations and build better relationships. What yo...
Dec 07, 2020•42 min•Ep 387•Transcript available on Metacast Every single year Alyssa and I sit down to set our goals for the year. It’s something that I’ve grown to look forward to every year. It’s the time where we’re being intentional about what our next year is going to look like! Usually we sit down sometime in November to take a first pass at it and decide what we want to do more of and what we want less of in our life! This year we decided we’d do something different, we decided we’d let you in on part of that conversation. Specifically the parts a...
Nov 30, 2020•46 min•Ep 386•Transcript available on Metacast If you’re in the middle of a career transition, you likely have a lot going on. What if I told you you could get 4x your results in half the time by using Scott Young’s method “Ultralearning” (the learning habit that would make Hermione and her time turner jealous?) In this episode, Scott Young shares how he discovered a method to learn the entire 4-year MIT curriculum for computer science…in 1 year…without taking any classes. He also discusses his new book “Ultralearning,” a guide to earning th...
Nov 23, 2020•51 min•Ep 385•Transcript available on Metacast There is one thing we mention on the show again and again and again, but we’ve never talked specifically about it or how to use it on the podcast, even though it is one of the most impactful things we work with our clients to create. Sharissa Sebastian, one of our coaches, joins us to share a behind-the-scenes look at what an Ideal Career Profile is, how it makes career change that fits possible, and what some of the challenges are along the way when you’re making a change and how it helps allev...
Nov 16, 2020•38 min•Ep 384•Transcript available on Metacast Nadia wanted to switch from education to consulting. Here’s the catch: She was unemployed during the pandemic with most of her experience in teaching. Want to learn how a teacher made a successful career pivot? Here’s how What you’ll learn The trick to switching industries when your experience is mostly teaching How a teacher found career happiness by pivoting into the tech industry How a successful career change works during a hiring freeze Have career change questions or want to make an introd...
Nov 09, 2020•42 min•Ep 383•Transcript available on Metacast What if there was a simple way to develop the determination and grit that so many successful people have? Turns out, there is! Award-winning author Shannon Huffman Polson learned to develop courage, resilience, and leadership in the world’s most male-dominated organization. Learn how Shannon used determination and grit to advance her career and become one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters in the U.S. Army. What you’ll learn How to approach your long term goals with passion and perseve...
Oct 26, 2020•23 min•Ep 381•Transcript available on Metacast Introverts tend to get a bad rap in social situations. They can be viewed as slow decision makers or socially awkward. I know because I’m an introvert. Holley Gerth, author of “The Powerful Purpose of Introverts,” and fellow introvert, joins us to share her insights on how you can advance in your career by harnessing the superpower that is your introvertedness! What you’ll learn Everything that goes into being an introvert (it’s not just wanting to avoid small talk) How to use your introverted p...
Oct 19, 2020•42 min•Ep 380•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone we work with is looking for meaningful work. But what does meaningful work actually look like? What do you need to be able to do meaningful work? The exact details are different for every individual, but we have found that there are 8 big things that people need to do meaningful work, as well as 6 things that detract from meaningful work. What you'll learn What you can stop doing that you may be mistaking for meaningful work How your income factors into your feelings of meaningful work ...
Oct 12, 2020•29 min•Ep 379•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever sat down and chatted with someone to ask them how they did a successful career change? How about chatting with 3 people, or 10, or even dozens? You’ve probably heard differently, but the goal of finding meaningful work that pays well is more “science than an art” so we’ve made a guide detailing all the research, stories, strategies, career advice, and data that you’d otherwise have to pay to learn. In this HTYC episode , Scott Anthony Barlow, Phillip Migyanko (head of client succes...
Oct 05, 2020•56 min•Ep 378•Transcript available on Metacast This episode isn't for everyone. It's about the biggest reasons high performers leave organizations and how leaders can work to retain them. If you're a leader, you'll gain a lot from this conversation with Dave Stachowiak, and you'll no doubt hear a few things that are true for your personal situation and what you want in your next opportunity. What you'll learn Why high performers have a tendency to stay TOO LONG How to prevent burnout in your role as well as among your team The reasons that h...
Sep 28, 2020•33 min•Ep 377•Transcript available on Metacast 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 
