The audiobook version of "Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change & Meaningful Work" is now available on Audible! In celebration of the launch, today's bonus episode includes Chapter 2: Happy High Achiever Milestones. Click here to order the audiobook book on Audible! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print copy or ebook here !...
Kristy had landed her dream role traveling the world, drinking wine (and getting paid to do both!) She had put in a lot of hard work to figure out her ideal career and make a career change, but it turns out she still wasn’t done! Kristy Wenz shared her initial career change story from communications to wine travel on the HTYC podcast in 2018. In today’s episode, she returns to discuss how she’s continued optimizing her career into better and better iterations of her dream career. What you'll lea...
This is part four of our series on the seven elements of meaningful work and covers “Growth." If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and start creating...
This is part three of our series on the seven elements of meaningful work and covers “Quality of Life." If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and star...
Have you ever wondered if it's possible to pivot out of your current industry? One of the biggest challenges when it comes to career change is the inability to see outside of what you know and the career that you're accustomed to. HTYC career coach, Taj Dashaun found himself in this very place after his football career ended when he graduated from college. In today’s episode, Taj gives expert advice as he details the ups and downs of his many career pivots. What you'll learn The important distin...
This is part two of our series on the seven elements of meaningful work and covers “Flexibility & Autonomy.” If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and...
A career change can seem daunting, but what if your life depended on it? Thomas lay on the ground for 2.5 minutes, paralyzed. A career-ending neck injury changed his life and career as he knew it in an instant. Learn how a former NFL player used his passion to find purpose and fulfillment off the field. What you’ll learn How to Identify your passion vs. your purpose An exercise in trusting your gut when it’s time to leave a career Who to add to your team of advisors to help navigate your career ...
If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you through each of these seven elements individually, so you can get a full understanding and start creating your own definition of meaningful work. This episode is part one and covers “Contribution.”...
Climbing the corporate ladder will bring you success, but will it bring you happiness? Learn how a senior-level manager rallied after a shocking job loss, figured out his top career priority, and pivoted into multiple offers from companies he was eager to work for. What you’ll learn How to prioritize what is most important to you in your career How Dan experienced true career happiness by stepping down from the executive level The importance of going back to your roots to find exactly what your ...
How can you create more fulfilling work in your role and for your team? Two HTYC leaders, Scott & Cindy, take you behind the scenes to explain how the HTYC team creates fulfilling work by doing things a lot differently than the rest of the world. They share the specific processes that work for HTYC, and provide practices you can implement in your role today to begin the journey to more fulfilling work!
HTYC has evolved from a blog project that helped people get raises and promotions to a company with an entire team dedicated to changing how work is done worldwide. Today’s episode discusses how the future of work is changing and how taking control of your career can help change the way the world does and thinks about work. What you’ll learn What it means to change the way the world does and thinks about work How to take control of your career What you can do to help change the way the world wor...
What do you do when you decide your current job no longer fits you? Whether it’s an external shift, like your priorities change, or an internal shift, like a misalignment of values, you know something is off. HTYC career coach, Megan Crawford worked in recruiting for over 12 years until she realized her role no longer aligned with her values or what she wanted out of her life. On today’s episode, she discusses her career change journey from recruiting to coaching, including tactical steps you ca...
In this bonus episode, Scott answers the following question we received from a listener: " I love my career but my spouse hates theirs. How do I support my spouse?" Have a question you would like to hear answered on the podcast? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com
Do you feel connected to your role currently? Do you feel important? Do you feel like you’re close to burning out? Many companies focus on employee engagement, but their idea of growth and engagement isn’t guaranteed to be exactly what you want or need. In today’s episode, Rachel Cooke of Lead Above Noise talks about the four different types of growth and how you can drive your own career growth. What you’ll learn How to know what’s holding you back from doing your best work How to figure out yo...
Working mothers make up a significant part of the U.S. labor force, accounting for nearly one-third of all employed women, according to the latest census. So how do you find the time to prioritize your family and do your job well? Samantha and Kate hop on the podcast to talk about their experiences as working moms, the importance of filling your own cup, and methods they’ve found to make their lives run (somewhat) smoothly as working moms. Email Kate: kate@happentoyourcareer.com Email Samantha: ...
I cannot tell you the number of times I have heard someone say “work is supposed to be hard that’s why it’s called work” or even “work is supposed to suck.” It’s the mindset that we have been engrained to have as a society. Luckily this narrative is very misguided, and people are starting to realize that work doesn't actually have to suck. Natalie had, what many people would call, a “great job.” She was learning and growing, had great coworkers and mentors, and was making great money, but ultima...
ADHD impairs your executive functions, which enable you to plan, focus and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. This diagnosis can cause work, specifically, to be extremely challenging, yet many adults with ADHD have extremely successful careers. In this special bonus episode, Cindy talks about managing her workload as an adult with ADHD. She discusses how she sets herself up for success in her role and gives tactical advice on how you can do the same! Email Cindy: cindy@happentoyourcareer.com ...
If you’ve been feeling like you need a change, your gut may be trying to tell you something. Ben Fox, one of HTYC’s career coaches, has learned to lead with curiosity and listen to his gut intuition in order to live life without regrets. This combination has led him to experiment with many jobs throughout his life. He also knows what it’s like to feel lost when it comes to your career. He spent many years after college hopping from job to job, not knowing what he wanted. What he didn’t realize a...
Kat felt lost. She had been out of college for almost a decade and still hadn’t found her place in the corporate world. She had no idea where to turn and felt like she was constantly making the wrong decisions and letting herself down. What she didn’t realize was that the job she had been working for over a decade, just to get by, was actually checking every single box for what she wanted out of her career and life. She just hadn’t allowed herself to pay close enough attention. Listen to how Kat...
Last year Scott & Alyssa were on a roll. They had been hitting all of their goals for many, many years. They felt great! Until they realized they were likely hitting all their goals because they were thinking too small. So in 2022 Scott & Alyssa dreamt really big. And guess what? They still crushed their goals! They did so by coming up with a new strategy that allowed them to closely monitor their goals all year long. Today on the podcast they’re sharing that exact strategy and other takeaways f...
Have you thought about quitting your job? If you’re feeling bored, burnt out, or stuck, the answer is most likely "yes!" Sometimes we stay at a job for way too long because we don’t want to hurt our resume or leave a company in a lurch; however, we often end up hurting ourselves. Travis had been all over the map with healthcare, but he felt like something was missing from each role and got bored very quickly. When he thought he had found his ideal role, he ended up miserable, so he quit. Learn h...
What do you do when the people who should be your support network are trying to help you by telling you not to change careers? What if the people you depend on are holding you back? In this episode, Rebecca talks about her experience facing this unexpected career change obstacle, and how honest and open conversations led to a fervently supportive network she relied on to make her career change! What you'll learn The script Rebecca used to speak with her support system about making a career chang...
Feeling misaligned with your career? The thing is, you’re probably great at it! So what’s up? Why do you feel like a square peg in a round hole? Today, Scott and Cindy hop on the podcast for a short bonus episode to explain what we at HTYC like to call “High-Performing Misfits”. What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Want to take action on your career misalignment? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com...
Landing your ideal career in today’s world often hinges on building, maintaining, and utilizing your professional network. We’ve talked a lot on the podcast about the importance of "reach-outs" and building relationships, but the part we haven’t discussed is how to actually find those people to reach out to and build relationships with. Specifically, how do you figure out who the right people are for your situation? What you’ll learn How to narrow down your pool of prospects when networking for ...
Have you ever been rejected by a job opportunity and felt relief? That’s what happened to Charity. Her entire career had been a cycle of unconsciously falling into role after role, never really taking time to ask herself what she wanted. She had begun to experience burnout, which led to her robotically applying for jobs she didn't really want. But whe n she was rejected by a few jobs she thought she had in the bag, she realized she needed a much more encompassing change than she had originally t...
Working with a career coach can be revolutionary for many aspiring career changers, but career coaching is not for everyone. Will a career coach amplify your career search? Are there any obvious signs that career coaching is not right for your situation? HTYC’s own Cindy and Kate are taking over the podcast this week to help you figure out if career coaching is the right next step for your career change journey. What you’ll learn Questions to ask yourself to evaluate if career coaching is right ...
What other people think can influence even the biggest decisions of your life, whether you like it or not. This influence affects your marital, parenting, health, and specifically your career decisions. To do work you truly love, you must stop caring what people think. This is much easier said than done! Scott walks through 3 practices he has identified that can help you (actually!) stop caring what other people think, so you're free to go after what YOU truly want!
Have you thought about changing careers even though you enjoy your job? It can be difficult to justify leaving what many would consider a great career. Bobby was enjoying his job, but he had been at the organization for 8 years and couldn’t stop thinking “what else is out there?” Listen to how he knew when it was time to put a stake in the ground and go after true career happiness in a new, exciting role. What you’ll learn How setting boundaries can keep your career change momentum going The imp...
Most people think that they want less responsibility. But here's what you really want instead...
Being laid off is never a pleasant experience; however, similar to all of life’s biggest challenges, it can be a huge opportunity for growth. Victoria was loving her career and things were great! Until they weren’t. She was laid off only 5 months into her ideal role and had to unexpectedly navigate another career change. Learn how she expertly tapped into her strengths and network, landed a role in a completely different industry, and made the most of her career change opportunity by negotiating...
