The Uncommon Career Podcast: Job Search & Transformative Career Coaching
Patricia Ortega | Transformational Career Coach | Career Counselor
If you’re a mid-career woman in the job search, you need less effort and more strategy.
Join me to catch your career blind spots, make internal shifts, and elevate your job search to make real progress.
🙋🏻♀️ Hey there! I’m Patricia. I help mid-career women get to their ideal next role with more intention and less stress.
On the podcast, you’ll clarify your career direction, understand strategic branding, and experience the same insight-to-action approach I use in my start-to-finish 1:1 career coaching program.
.
This podcast is especially for you if you:
✔︎ are in a job search or about to start one
✔︎ know how to work hard but want a smarter strategy
✔︎ want momentum in the search, knowing you left nothing on the table
.
Here’s what we talk about:
🎙️ Job search strategy for mid-career professionals
🎙️ Career clarity, insights, and decision-making
🎙️ Professional branding (resume, LinkedIn, messaging)
🎙️ Interview preparation and interview strategy
🎙️ The thoughts, patterns and habits that accelerate (or stall) your search
🎙️ What’s working in today’s job market
.
🚫 This is not: a podcast about quick-fixes and career hacks.
🚫 It's also not empty "you can be anything" promises.
It’s instead a practical, insight-driven space where I help you slow down - just a bit - so you can:
✅ position yourself well in today's market
✅ leverage strategic communications to experience momentum, and
✅ feel the relief - and results - of an approach that truly connects
...all using the same approach I coach my 1:1 clients with in our start-to-finish career coaching program.
If you’re a mid-career woman in the job search and you're ready to "slow down to speed up", then you’re in the right place!
.
💡 Need a Tour Guide? Start Here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmapDownload the Podcast Roadmap, for our best episodes to help you at every phase of your search.
Happy listening!
~Patricia Ortega, MS 2x Certified Career Coach (BCC/ICF) & Counselor since the 2010 job market downturn.
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John 5:12 | Love Jesus, love people. "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you"
Join me to catch your career blind spots, make internal shifts, and elevate your job search to make real progress.
🙋🏻♀️ Hey there! I’m Patricia. I help mid-career women get to their ideal next role with more intention and less stress.
On the podcast, you’ll clarify your career direction, understand strategic branding, and experience the same insight-to-action approach I use in my start-to-finish 1:1 career coaching program.
.
This podcast is especially for you if you:
✔︎ are in a job search or about to start one
✔︎ know how to work hard but want a smarter strategy
✔︎ want momentum in the search, knowing you left nothing on the table
.
Here’s what we talk about:
🎙️ Job search strategy for mid-career professionals
🎙️ Career clarity, insights, and decision-making
🎙️ Professional branding (resume, LinkedIn, messaging)
🎙️ Interview preparation and interview strategy
🎙️ The thoughts, patterns and habits that accelerate (or stall) your search
🎙️ What’s working in today’s job market
.
🚫 This is not: a podcast about quick-fixes and career hacks.
🚫 It's also not empty "you can be anything" promises.
It’s instead a practical, insight-driven space where I help you slow down - just a bit - so you can:
✅ position yourself well in today's market
✅ leverage strategic communications to experience momentum, and
✅ feel the relief - and results - of an approach that truly connects
...all using the same approach I coach my 1:1 clients with in our start-to-finish career coaching program.
If you’re a mid-career woman in the job search and you're ready to "slow down to speed up", then you’re in the right place!
.
💡 Need a Tour Guide? Start Here: https://theuncommoncareer.com/roadmapDownload the Podcast Roadmap, for our best episodes to help you at every phase of your search.
Happy listening!
~Patricia Ortega, MS 2x Certified Career Coach (BCC/ICF) & Counselor since the 2010 job market downturn.
______________________________
John 5:12 | Love Jesus, love people. "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you"
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 1, 2022 • 42min
10. The kryptonite to your calling
Did you know your past experience impacts your response to future opportunities? While "trauma" may sound like a far fetched idea, or maybe someone else's problem, you may be surprised to know that impactful negative experiences and yes, trauma, affect much if not most of society (that includes me, and that might also include you). Today, I'll cover key insights from Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk's best-selling book, The Body Keeps the Score. Learn how "the greatest source of our suffering are the lies we tell ourselves" (quote from Dr. Van Der Kolk's book), how these life challenges affect us well into our adulthood, how they can keep you from your calling and purpose, and of course, small actionable steps you can take to overcome the impact and move in freedom & into your calling.
Downloadable Resources:
Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap
Oct 23, 2022 • 31min
9. Prepare for a career/vocational transition like a pro
Are you preparing to change positions or careers, or to start a business or ministry? In this episode we cover areas of preparedness you need to get ready before you take the career leap of faith into your next season.
Let’s be friends!
Share and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Then, I'd love it if you would rate and review - it’s the best way to support!
Downloadable Resources:
Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap
5-Step's to God's Will for Your Career: a 5-step process to find and follow your God-given calling
The Bible-based Mindset Fix: A scripture strategy to move past mental battles and turn your faith into action
Career coaching packages
The Uncommon Career Academy
Desktop site: https://theuncommoncareer.com
Mobile site: https://theuncommoncareer.com/lib
Oct 15, 2022 • 46min
8. Chris Grainger - Engineer with a God-given purpose starts men’s ministry
Chris Grainer, Engineer of 20 years is using the skills learned over the last two decades to serve Christian men by helping them simplify and apply the Bible in order to lead in their lives and roles. He'll talk about God using every experience - even the tragedies - for good and for His glory. We'll also talk about growing your character and faith in private to have a stronger faith in public, and what it looks like to be called into a new season. Finally, Chris will share his insights on making big decisions, taking a leap of faith, and of course, concrete guidance on preparing for a career change. Find more about Chris' ministry at www.thelionwith.us
Downloadable Resources:
Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap
Oct 2, 2022 • 18min
7. You can’t out-give Him: How God responds to your generosity
In this episode we go through 2 Corinthians 9:6-13 to see The Lord's multiplied blessings when we give. If you feel a hesitation when you are called to be generous... stick around! This might just change your mind.
Let’s be friends!
Share and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Then, I'd love it if you would rate and review - it’s the best way to support!
Downloadable Resources:
Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap
5-Step's to God's Will for Your Career: a 5-step process to find and follow your God-given calling
The Bible-based Mindset Fix: A scripture strategy to move past mental battles and turn your faith into action
Career coaching packages
The Uncommon Career Academy
Desktop site: https://theuncommoncareer.com
Mobile site: https://theuncommoncareer.com/lib
Sep 25, 2022 • 16min
6. Three ways to answer ”Tell me about yourself”
There is an underutilized opportunity in the response to your the "Tell me about yourself" question. Learn to use your response to this first interview question to set the tone for the rest of the interview, connect with your hiring committee, and lead the conversation towards your strategic position as a top candidate. In this podcast we cover two myths we believe about the "tell me about yourself" response, three strategies to help you stand out from other candidates, and the one way you should always end your response. I'll also share a little encouragement on getting rid of interview jitters by refocusing your attention away from yourself and onto serving your hiring committee.
Downloadable Resources:
Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap
Sep 18, 2022 • 57min
5. Stephen Jarvis Morris: Former Army Ranger turned Corporate Coach talks leadership
Hear from former Army Ranger turned Leadership Coach with 26 years of experience. Stephen Jarvis Morris talks about the de-programming necessary to create a meaningful work environment, how leaders can help tired team members get energized and reach their potential, and how to identify a toxic clear. He also explains how his hatred for the Lord turned into a God-ordained love story, shares thoughts on what it means to be a servant leader, and talks to us about God's call for this next season in his life. If you are a new leader, small business, or large corporation in need of team-building or interpersonal skills in the workforce, stick around and learn from Army Ranger turned Leadership Coach, Stephen Jarvis Morris.
Let’s be friends!
Share and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Then, I'd love it if you would rate and review - it’s the best way to support!
Downloadable Resources:
Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap
5-Step's to God's Will for Your Career: a 5-step process to find and follow your God-given calling
The Bible-based Mindset Fix: A scripture strategy to move past mental battles and turn your faith into action
Career coaching packages
The Uncommon Career Academy
Desktop site: https://theuncommoncareer.com
Mobile site: https://theuncommoncareer.com/lib
Sep 12, 2022 • 20min
4. The power of walking in your calling and the 5 steps that help you get there
Timestamps:
[1:00] My story
[6:27] Old and New testament examples
[8:10] What might it look like today, based in scripture
[11:40] 5 Steps to Clarify Your Calling
Let’s be friends!
Share and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Then, I'd love it if you would rate and review - it’s the best way to support!
Downloadable Resources:
Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap
5-Step's to God's Will for Your Career: a 5-step process to find and follow your God-given calling
The Bible-based Mindset Fix: A scripture strategy to move past mental battles and turn your faith into action
Career coaching packages
The Uncommon Career Academy
Desktop site: https://theuncommoncareer.com
Mobile site: https://theuncommoncareer.com/lib
Sep 4, 2022 • 22min
3. Is the work you do meaningful? How to make world-wide impact Monday-Friday
Important work is all around us... But am I (and are you) the one who will make this work MOST impactful? Is your work what you are meant to do? or is it just work that has to get done? What does it look like to be in your calling, and how does it differ from every other job you might have? Finally, we talk about how you can impact the world 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Scriptures mentioned in the episode:
John 6:63 / Acts 2:6, 4:32, 5:14-16, 14:1, 17:4 / Hebrews 11:12 / John 4:12
Let’s be friends!
Share and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Then, I'd love it if you would rate and review - it’s the best way to support!
Downloadable Resources:
Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap
5-Step's to God's Will for Your Career: a 5-step process to find and follow your God-given calling
The Bible-based Mindset Fix: A scripture strategy to move past mental battles and turn your faith into action
Career coaching packages
The Uncommon Career Academy
Desktop site: https://theuncommoncareer.com
Mobile site: https://theuncommoncareer.com/lib
Aug 28, 2022 • 15min
2. Swap these three time-wasting tasks to fix and accelerate your career search
Welcome to the uncommon career podcast, helping you to find God’s calling for your career, and land a fulfilling well paid, and impactful position. Join me each week for practical guidance, career motivation, and Biblical insight based on Christian values.
Let’s be friends!
Share and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Then, I'd love it if you would rate and review - it’s the best way to support!
Downloadable Resources:
Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap
5-Step's to God's Will for Your Career: a 5-step process to find and follow your God-given calling
The Bible-based Mindset Fix: A scripture strategy to move past mental battles and turn your faith into action
Career coaching packages
The Uncommon Career Academy
Desktop site: https://theuncommoncareer.com
Mobile site: https://theuncommoncareer.com/lib
Aug 21, 2022 • 14min
1. Your most important asset: How mindset can (and will) determine your life story
If you find yourself striving, putting way too much pressure on yourself, or just don't feel like you are "good enough" to get that coveted position... buckle up, listen in, and learn from my mistakes! This is a story about how my negative mindset ruined my chances at a prestigious position, and held me hostage in survival mode - all until I made a decision to change my mindset and invest in the skills that would help me take charge of my career and ultimately, my life.
Let’s be friends!
Share and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Then, I'd love it if you would rate and review - it’s the best way to support!
Downloadable Resources:
The Bible-based Mindset Fix: A scripture strategy to move past mental battles and turn your faith into action
5-Step's to God's Will for Your Career: a 5-step process to find and follow your God-given calling
Career Transition Blueprint: a checklist to cut the stress and simplify your career leap
Career coaching packages
The Uncommon Career Academy
Desktop site: https://theuncommoncareer.com
Mobile site: https://theuncommoncareer.com/lib
