The Uncommon Career Podcast: Transformative Career Coaching & Job Search Strategies

Discover essential strategies for mid to senior-level professionals preparing for a job search. Learn how to establish a solid foundation by clarifying your target role and developing a unique personal brand. Avoid outdated methods and understand the importance of networking and relationship building. Gain insights on navigating pitfalls, optimizing your approach, and overcoming perfectionism to ensure you make strategic progress in your career transition.

  You got the job you always wanted—so why, to some degree, do you feel unhappy? In this episode, explore reasons behind this shift including interpersonal challenges, unmet expectations, and changes in job scope or management. Gain insights on whether to stay in the current role or seek a new position, emphasizing personal growth and self-coaching as strategies to overcome perceived challenges. Lastly, tune in for advice on addressing resume concerns and reframing negative experiences as opportunities for development.    We'll Talk About: 00:32 The Honeymoon Phase and Reality Check 01:18 Exploring the Option to Stay 02:18 Reflecting on Job Search and Values 05:25 Understanding Environmental and Perception Issues 09:23 Self-Coaching, Perspective Shifts, and Next Steps __________________________________________ Connect with Me Connect with me on LinkedIn From Zero Responses to Multiple Offers: Download The 5 Essential Steps Checklist Click here to learn about coaching   Connect with Julianna: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Newsletter signup⁠

  In this episode, explore the concept of cognitive dissonance and its impact on decision-making and motivation. Understand how conflicting beliefs, values, and actions can lead to mental discomfort, procrastination, and inaction. Learn why our brains often opt for the path of least resistance, and discover strategies for intentionally aligning actions with decisions to overcome internal conflicts.     We'll Talk About: 00:52 Understanding Cognitive Dissonance  03:52 Intentional Choices and Overcoming Procrastination 05:00 Real-Life Scenarios and Solutions 09:27 Moving Toward Desire, Not Away from Fear   _________________________________________________________________ Connect with Me Connect with me on LinkedIn From Zero Responses to Multiple Offers: Download The 5 Essential Steps Checklist Click here to learn about coaching  

Mac Prichard, Founder and CEO of Mac's List and host of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, dives into the vital role of networking in career growth. He reveals how many jobs are filled through the hidden market, emphasizing the need for proactive relationship-building. Mac discusses effective strategies, from joining professional associations to engaging on LinkedIn. He also highlights the impact of volunteering and attending conferences as powerful networking tools. With practical advice, he encourages listeners to take charge of their careers and foster meaningful connections.

  Explore the intricate link between work and personal identity in this segment, emphasizing how losing or changing a job can impact one's sense of self. Learn practical activities and reminders to help separate your identity from your job roles, equipping you with the confidence and tools needed to navigate job transitions. Tune further to learn how to properly reflect on personal growth moments and internal validation, as well as leveraging freedom and agency during career transitions, and taking intentional time for self-reflection and skill development.    We'll Talk About: 01:04 Separating Work from Identity  02:17 Rebuilding and Recognizing Your Value Beyond the Job 03:10 The Toolkit: Taking Your Skills With You 06:27 Strengthening Self-Confidence and Identity 09:30 Learning and Growing During Transitions   _________________________________________________________________ Connect with Me Connect with me on LinkedIn From Zero Responses to Multiple Offers: Download The 5 Essential Steps Checklist Click here to learn about coaching  

  Struggling with leading with heart? Explore how leaders can maintain authority while leading with empathy in this episode. Learn the importance of striking a balance between being empathetic and making logical business decisions. Key topics include understanding the emotional impact of business decisions, the role of trust and transparency, and practical strategies to incorporate empathy without compromising authority. Tune in further for real-life examples and actionable insights to help you navigate complex emotional dynamics in workplace settings as a leader.   We'll talk about: 01:07 Defining Authority and Balancing Empathy with Decision Making 04:26 Building Trust and Transparency 07:19 Navigating Emotional Challenges in Leadership 09:03 Practical Examples and Strategies 20:35 Planning for Emotional Impact   __________________________________________ Connect with Me Connect with me on LinkedIn From Zero Responses to Multiple Offers: Download The 5 Essential Steps Checklist Click here to learn about coaching Connect with Julianna: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Newsletter signup⁠

  This happens to every professional, but now's the time you can learn to overcome the career comparison trap. In this episode, learn the common pitfalls of comparison during a job search and discover practical advice on how to turn this potentially demoralizing habit into a source of motivation. Understand here that comparison is a natural brain process, but one that needs to be managed intentionally. Three common scenarios are listed where comparison arise, as well as the importance of seeking knowledge, clarity, and guidance for each scenario. By the end of the episode, leave fully equipped with actionable tips on self-improvement, including utilizing coaches, mentors, or supportive friends, to enhance job search efforts.   We'll Talk About: 01:04 Understanding the Comparison Trap 03:23 Scenario 1: LinkedIn Job Announcements 05:16 Scenario 2: The Dream Job Dilemma 11:05 Scenario 3: Charismatic Interview Responses 15:41 Turning Comparison into Jet Fuel   These Podcasts Are Great Resources to Add to Your List:  Find Your Dream Job Podcast  The Career Change Maker Podcast  Happen to Your Career Podcast  _________________________________________________________________ Connect with Me Connect with me on LinkedIn From Zero Responses to Multiple Offers: Download The 5 Essential Steps Checklist Click here to learn about coaching  

Porschia Parker Griffin, CEO of Fly High Coaching, specializes in guiding professionals toward career fulfillment. She dives into the Hogan Assessment, revealing its role in hiring and development for Fortune 500 companies. Porschia discusses how this tool evaluates personality, values, and growth potential. She shares tips on preparing for the assessment and emphasizes the importance of aligning personal and organizational values. Listeners learn to view assessments as opportunities for self-discovery, enhancing their job search mindset and career trajectory.

Discover how to turn job rejection and ghosting into opportunities for growth. Learn to view these setbacks as valuable data points and cultivate emotional resilience. Explore strategies like depersonalizing rejection and using the Kubler-Ross grief cycle to navigate feelings. Celebrate micro wins to shift from negative to positive mindsets. The discussion emphasizes maintaining relationships with employers even after rejection, encouraging listeners to stay motivated and engaged in their job search journey.

In this engaging discussion, Matthew Pollard, a bestselling author known as the Rapid Growth guy, dives into the unique advantages of introverts in networking. He shares insights on how introverts can leverage their listening skills and empathy to create authentic connections. Matthew also recounts his personal journey and emphasizes the importance of specialization for career growth. He provides practical strategies for introverts to redefine their professional identities and thrive in competitive environments, challenging stereotypes and empowering listeners.