Feeling stuck in your career? How to find your DREAM job with Rachel Schofield

Death on the Daily explores all endings and transitions in life. Including career endings and change. I am joined today by coach and former journalist and BBC news presenter, Rachel Schofield. 

We explore the complexities of career transitions, emphasising the importance of embracing the 'messy middle' of change. We discuss what can be a gradual realisation of career dissatisfaction, the challenges of uncertainty, and the necessity of patience and curiosity when we navigate personal and professional growth. 

Rachel shares her personal career journey from BBC journalism to coaching, highlighting the need for reflection and exploration in finding one's authentic path. Our discussion also touches on the brain's response to change and the importance of taking small, manageable steps towards new opportunities. 

We delve into the complexities of career transitions, emphasising the importance of self-awareness, agency, and the emotional challenges associated with letting go of past identities. We discuss the significance of exploring new opportunities, the impact of workplace toxicity, and the healing power of recognising one's achievements. 

I hope that this episode will encourage you to embrace change, engage in self-discovery, and take proactive steps towards your career aspirations while maintaining a sense of self and what is most important to you.

Key takeaways: 

• Career change can feel like a creeping sensation rather than a sudden event.
• Embracing the messy middle is crucial for personal growth.
• The journey of career change is where the magic happens.
• Fear and excitement are closely linked in our brains.
• Patience is essential in the process of career transition.
• Testing ideas can help minimize uncertainty in career changes.
• It's important to engage with your own reality during transitions.
• Career change can take time, often six months to two years.
• Curiosity is a key driver in exploring new career paths.
• You don't have to throw everything in at once; small steps are effective. Giving yourself the reality check that change takes time is essential.
• Feeling agency in your current role can lead to greater engagement.
• Letting go of toxic work environments is crucial for personal growth.
• Your identity is often tied to your career, and navigating this can be challenging.
• It's important to recognize and bank your achievements before moving on.
• Exploring new opportunities can lead to unexpected paths.
• Self-awareness is key in understanding what motivates you.
• Don't let fear of judgment hold you back from pursuing change.
• Embrace the idea that identities can evolve rather than disappear.
• Engaging with diverse experiences can spark new ideas and opportunities.

Disclaimer: 

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Nor is it a substitute for professional support. 

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You can connect with Rachel Schofield here and explore her offerings in career change, corporate work on career development, career development, communication and presentation skills:   

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachelschofield/

Website: rachelschofield.co.uk

Shine on LinkedIn online course: rachelschofield.co.uk/shine-on-linkedin

Instagram: instagram.com/reworkyourlife/

The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. 

You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com