Today's career transformation story features, Navid Ladha, who is now a thriving nonprofit consultant and career coach.As a Primary Sparketype, Advisor with an Essentialist shadow, Navid was drawn to roles allowing him to guide others through personal growth while creating systems that added clarity to his and his client’s pursuits.And if you’d like to share your career transformation story on the Sparked podcast, to inspire others who may be feeling stuck or unsure about their own career paths, we encourage you to apply to be a guest and share your story. To apply, please check out this form. We can't wait to hear from you!Host: Jonathan Fields, creator of Good Life Project podcast and the Sparketype® Assessment,More on Sparketypes: Discover Your Sparketype | The Book | The WebsiteCoaches & Leaders: Tap a Game-Changing Credential - The Certified Sparketype® Advisor Training. Presented by LinkedIn.

Feeling adrift? Discover how one person's deep reflection sparked a transformative journey towards a more fulfilling life. The speaker shares insights from their 'two by 20' experiment aimed at redefining work, joy, and connections. Learn about embracing new beginnings and the importance of self-discovery while navigating life’s transitions. Explore the innovative framework that encourages meaningful action and personal growth, setting the stage for an enlivened future.

Today's career transformation story is an inspiring example of how to courageously pivot when the work you once loved no longer aligns with your deepest drives.Kayla Archer's journey began with an all-consuming obsession for competitive ballroom dancing. But the intense singular focus and lack of boundaries eventually led to a challenging environment that neglected her innate curiosities and zest for personal growth and, more or less, obliterated boundaries. Her renaissance journey overcame self-doubts from early academic struggles to ultimately find fulfillment as a learning and talent development leader.  And if you’d like to share your career transformation story on the Sparked podcast, to inspire others who may be feeling stuck or unsure about their own career paths, we encourage you to apply to be a guest and share your story. To apply, please check out this form. We can't wait to hear from you!Host: Jonathan Fields, creator of Good Life Project podcast and the Sparketype® Assessment,More on Sparketypes: Discover Your Sparketype | The Book | The WebsiteCoaches & Leaders: Tap a Game-Changing Credential - The Certified Sparketype® Advisor Training. Presented by LinkedIn.

In today's career transformation story, you’ll meet Gabriela Pereira, who transitioned from her dream job as a toy designer to founding DIY MFA, an educational company for writers, after leaving her initial career due to health concerns, ultimately realizing she could fulfill her maker passion in a new field.Gabriela Pereira, is the founder of DIY MFA - an online education platform empowering writers to hone their craft outside the traditional MFA system. But Gabriela's journey began with an unexpected detour.After achieving her childhood dream of becoming a toy designer, a personal health crisis forced Gabriela to pivot from the corporate world. Through deep introspection, she realized her true callings were creating new offerings while constantly acquiring knowledge - the essence of her Primary Maker and Shadow Maven Sparketypes. Host: Jonathan Fields, creator of Good Life Project podcast and the Sparketype® Assessment,More on Sparketypes: Discover Your Sparketype | The Book | The WebsiteCoaches & Leaders: Tap a Game-Changing Credential - The Certified Sparketype® Advisor Training. Presented by LinkedIn.

Ever feel like the rug got pulled out from under you at work? A project imploded, a promotion evaporated, or your role did a 180 you never saw coming?  If those punches to the gut sound familiar, you know how quickly setbacks can shake your confidence and derail your drive. But what if you could bounce back stronger from those inevitable career curveballs?That's the power of resilience - the ability to adapt, grow, and thrive through adversity. With resilience, you don't just survive challenges, you use them as fuel to soar higher.In today’s episode of SPARKED, I’m joined by Shelly Adele Bliss, one of our fabulous Spark Endeavors team members. Together we unpack the essence of career resilience. We'll explore the core mindsets and habits that allow you to stay grounded yet flexible when things go sideways.Host: Jonathan Fields, creator of Good Life Project podcast and the Sparketype® Assessment,More on Sparketypes: Discover Your Sparketype | The Book | The WebsiteCoaches & Leaders: Tap a Game-Changing Credential - The Certified Sparketype® Advisor Training. Presented by LinkedIn.

"How do you finish more of the projects that you start or do you need to complete everything?"This week on the SPARKED podcast, we invited a listener to share what’s going on in their work & life, then pose a specific question to Jonathan Fields and a rotating lineup of wise and kind mentors - the SPARKED Braintrust. In today’s episode we’re in conversation with:SPARKED BRAINTRUST ADVISOR: Charlie Gilkey | WebsiteCharlie is a strategic advisor and executive coach, founder of the Productive Flourishing consultancy, and author of the multi-award-winning book, Start Finishing.LISTENER:  Jade - Sparketype: Maker/MavenQUESTION: Listener Jade poses a question that I’m sure a lot of our Makers and creators have also wondered, what can you do to see more ideas through to completion. Jade shares her experience of feeling tied down in the ‘busy-work’ of her daily job while being called to diversify her income and embrace a ‘side hustle’. So the essence of the question is how do you make the most of the small amount of time you have in the ‘in-between’ moments and how do you follow through more often to generate the outcomes and feelings that you really want to have. And underneath that is the question, do we need to in the first place do any of this or is there magic in the mess of the maker and not centering some of these impulses as the fundamental way we earn our living.YOUR HOST: Jonathan FieldsJonathan is a dad, husband, award-winning author, multi-time founder, executive producer and host of the Good Life Project podcast, and co-host of SPARKED, too! He’s also the creator of an unusual tool that’s helped more than 950,000 people discover what kind of work makes them come alive - the Sparketype® Assessment, and author of the bestselling book, SPARKED.So what is your Sparketype? Turns out, we all have a unique imprint for work that makes us come alive, this is your Sparketype. When you discover yours, everything, your entire work-life- and even parts of your personal life and relationships - begins to make sense. Until you know yours, you’re kind of fumbling in the dark. How to submit your question for the SPARKED Braintrust: Wisdom-seeker submissionsMore on Sparketypes at: Discover You Sparketype | The Book | The Workshop | The WebsitePresented by LinkedIn.Please note this episode originally aired in 2022 which accounts for some of the timeline references.

Today, we're exploring one woman's journey from being a lawyer to a personal finance consultant.My guest today is Hannah Bell, who stepped off the conventional law career track despite external pressures to stay the course. While practicing law, a profound internal shift occurred listening to personal finance podcasts during long commutes. It was a wake-up call that reconnected her to a deep interest. Hannah realized she could help others align money with their deepest values.Rather than staying stuck, Hannah leaned into her Sparketype profile - her Primary, the Sage, sparked to illuminate insights, her Shadow, the Advisor, guiding growth of others, and her Anti, the Performer, which accounts for the sense of ‘energy drain’ in the courtroom. Host: Jonathan Fields, creator of Good Life Project podcast and the Sparketype® Assessment,More on Sparketypes:  Discover Your Sparketype | The Book | The WebsiteCoaches & Leaders: Tap a Game-Changing Credential - The Certified Sparketype® Advisor Training. Presented by LinkedIn.

Discover the inspiring journey of a woman leaving the corporate grind for a fulfilling career. Explore the contrast between passion and corporate realities, and the emotional challenges of misaligned workplace values. Delve into personal growth through sparketype insights and the transformative decision to become a career coach. Reflect on the importance of work-life balance and self-advocacy during uncertain times. Finally, embrace your own spark to find joy and energy in your career and life.

Brigid Schulte, author of 'Overwhelmed: How to Work Less, Accomplish More, and Finally Start Living,' tackles the toxic hustle culture harming our health. She reveals eye-opening research on burnout and discusses the urgent need for work-life balance. Schulte shares practical tips for redesigning workdays, setting boundaries, and the courage to say 'no.' The conversation emphasizes the importance of leadership in fostering well-being and encourages grassroots movements to challenge the status quo in work environments.

Unlock the secret to turning every connection into a meaningful relationship that grows your business. In this insightful episode, Mo Bunnell, author of "Give to Grow: How Givers Get Ahead," reveals counterintuitive strategies to build genuine rapport by focusing on others' needs first. Discover how to "fall in love with their problem, not your solution" and provide value before ever expecting anything in return. Master the mindset shift that top entrepreneurs and influencers use to turn casual encounters into deep relationships that pay dividends.Guest: Mo Bunnell, author of the book "Give to Grow: How Givers Get Ahead." Learn more: Website & LinkedInHost: Jonathan Fields, creator of Good Life Project podcast and the Sparketype® AssessmentMore on Sparketypes:  Discover Your Sparketype | The Book | The WebsitePresented by LinkedIn.