Revenue Builders

Finding the Right Role

Jan 12, 2025

Marcy Stoudt shares invaluable insights on networking with intention and the power of energy management in career choices. She explains why understanding what energizes you is crucial for finding fulfilling roles. The discussion emphasizes assessing energy alignment in job evaluations and maintaining a positive mindset during job searches. Marcy also highlights the importance of distinguishing between opportunity and position, encouraging listeners to prioritize long-term growth over ego.

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Quick takeaways

Successful networking hinges on intentionality, requiring a clear understanding of one’s career aspirations to seize growth opportunities.

Focusing on energy management over time management enhances job search effectiveness, enabling individuals to pursue roles aligned with their passions.

Deep dives

The Importance of Networking with Intent

Successful networking requires individuals to approach it with a clear intention and understanding of their own career aspirations. Many professionals engage in networking without having first established what they truly want from their next opportunity, often resulting in missed chances for growth. For instance, reaching out to recruiters without a clear profile or list of criteria can lead to unfulfilling job transitions. Creating a broader network through strategic activities, such as joining boards or groups, allows professionals to connect meaningfully and cultivate opportunities without overtly revealing their job search intentions.

Navigating Career Choices and Energy Management

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The Intersection of Energy and Opportunity in Career Decisions

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In this short segment of the Revenue Builders Podcast, John McMahon and John Kaplan are joined by Marcy Stoudt, CEO and partner at Revel Search and Revel Coach. Marcy shares actionable advice on networking with intention, understanding energy management, and distinguishing between opportunity and position when evaluating career moves. Whether you're a leader, sales professional, or someone navigating a career transition, Marcy's insights will help you approach networking and interviewing with the right mindset to find roles that truly align with your values and energize you.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

[00:01:24] Networking strategies: Build connections subtly without signaling job hunting.
[00:01:43] Energy management vs. time management: Why knowing what energizes you matters.
[00:02:51] Assessing energy alignment in job roles: Questions to uncover what fuels or drains you.
[00:03:31] The role of mindset: How being in the right energy state affects job searching outcomes.
[00:04:54] Opportunity vs. position: Why a lower title at a better company may be the smarter choice.

QUOTES

[00:01:43] "I don't believe in time management; I believe in energy management."
[00:02:51] "If you’re not honest about what gives you energy and what doesn’t, that’s on you."
[00:03:49] "When you’re in a good space, you think differently, you email differently, and you work harder."
[00:05:16] "Don’t confuse opportunity with position. Let go of your ego and focus on long-term growth."

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