The Career Coach Mandy Podcast

Don't feel bad if you don't know what your passion is. The truth is, most people really have NO IDEA. In today's video, we unpack why "passion" is probably the wrong question, especially if you're experiencing burnout (or a numbing of emotion). Instead, I offer a simpler solution: find every day projects with a clean beginning and end to give you joy. Hi, I'm Mandy, and I'm a writer and a career coach and I talk about how to bring more creativity into your life. Thank you so much for watching! Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome 1:17: Why Passion? 2:16 Stability and Prestige 5:14 Burnout 12:09 Normalizing Burnout 13:26 Take on Projects 14:51 Example Projects 16:49 Storytime: My Dining Chairs 23:37 Home Projects 24:56 How to Pick Projects 27:12: Wrap-Up Support my work: I'm the author of self-help journals, the "Should I Quit" and "10-Week Plan to Get a New Job" journals, available on my website. I write, print, bind, and ship every journal myself anywhere in the US and most countries around the world. They are $28 USD: https://mandytang.co/products/should-i-quit-journal Subscribe to my *free* newsletter: Twice a month, I publish a long-form article on careers and creativity: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com Articles that may help you: What do I do next? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/what-do-i-do-next How do I make time for my creative projects? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/i-have-a-burning-question-answering The importance of finishing: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-finishing My favorite books on spirituality: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/23GFL2SJOVANU?ref_=aipsflist Books on writing: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/3R1Q9BBISTNGG?ref_=aipsflist Tech I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/11GCX9B5N0XRM?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercoachmandy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachmandy/

Good morning, friends! This is a morning motivation video specifically created to help you start off your day with energy and a bang. I hope you listen to this video on your morning walk, morning commute, or simply when you're getting ready. Hi, I'm Mandy, and I'm a writer and a career coach and I talk about how to bring more creativity and joy into your life. Thank you so much for watching, and thank you guys so much for almost 40K subscribers?!? WHAT?!?!!!! Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome 2:30 Make a List 5:43 Eat the Frog 11:44 Feet on Grass 14:13 Plan Your Meals 17:45 Do a House Project 21:46 Positive Mantras Support my work: I'm the author of self-help journals, the "Should I Quit" and "10-Week Plan to Get a New Job" journals, available on my website. I write, print, bind, and ship every journal myself anywhere in the US and most countries around the world. They are $28 USD: https://mandytang.co/products/should-i-quit-journal Subscribe to my *free* newsletter: Twice a month, I publish a long-form article on careers and creativity: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com Articles that may help you: What do I do next? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/what-do-i-do-next How do I make time for my creative projects? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/i-have-a-burning-question-answering The importance of finishing: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-finishing My favorite books on spirituality: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/23GFL2SJOVANU?ref_=aipsflist Books on writing: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/3R1Q9BBISTNGG?ref_=aipsflist Tech I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/11GCX9B5N0XRM?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercoachmandy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachmandy/

We're taught how to make decisions with our analytical and operational minds. But how do we make decisions that serve us creatively and intuitively? In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to use your inner wisdom to guide you and build trust with yourself. Hi, I'm Mandy and I'm a career coach and writer. I talk about how to bring more creativity and joy into your life. Thanks so much for watching!!! Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome 2:02 Body Cues 5:57 Building Confidence 10:43 Storytime: Email newsletter 18:45 Intro: 4 Things to Watch For 19:12 1: It Will Look Good On My Resume 22:24 2: Well, the Money's Really Good 25:22 3: I Don't Like the People 26:39 4: I Don't Wanna Rock the Boat 29:19 Closing and Thank You Support my work: I'm the author of self-help journals, the "Should I Quit" and "10-Week Plan to Get a New Job" journals, available on my website. I write, print, bind, and ship every journal myself anywhere in the US and most countries around the world. They are $28 USD: https://mandytang.co/products/should-i-quit-journal Subscribe to my *free* newsletter: Twice a month, I publish a long-form article on careers and creativity: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com Articles that may help you: What do I do next? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/what-do-i-do-next How do I make time for my creative projects? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/i-have-a-burning-question-answering The importance of finishing: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-finishing My favorite books on spirituality: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/23GFL2SJOVANU?ref_=aipsflist Books on writing: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/3R1Q9BBISTNGG?ref_=aipsflist Tech I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/11GCX9B5N0XRM?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercoachmandy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachmandy/

Hi! I'm Mandy and I'm a writer and a career coach, and I talk about how to bring more creativity and joy back into your life. In today's episode, we talk about building inner authority – or the sense of sovereignty, agency, and self-determination, and how to figure out what you want to do in life. Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome 1:06 Early conditioning 3:14 Transition to corporate 7:09 Imposter syndrome The Five Questions: 14:13 #1 Quiet dream 14:58 #2 Before you die 15:21 #3 Jealousy 17:03 #4 Guaranteed 18:36 #5 Deeper emotions 22:28 Recap and thank you Support my work: I'm the author of self-help journals, the "Should I Quit" and "10-Week Plan to Get a New Job" journals, available on my website. I write, print, bind, and ship every journal myself anywhere in the US and most countries around the world. They are $28 USD: https://mandytang.co/products/should-i-quit-journal Subscribe to my *free* newsletter: Twice a month, I publish a long-form article on careers and creativity: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com Articles that may help you: What do I do next? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/what-do-i-do-next How do I make time for my creative projects? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/i-have-a-burning-question-answering The importance of finishing: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-finishing My favorite books on spirituality: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/23GFL2SJOVANU?ref_=aipsflist Books on writing: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/3R1Q9BBISTNGG?ref_=aipsflist Tech I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/11GCX9B5N0XRM?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercoachmandy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachmandy/

To be creative, you must start with yourself. You have to believe in yourself and the healing power of your art. In today's video, I talk about why it's so important to believe in yourself, and I share three mindset shifts that will hopefully support you as a creative person. Hi, I'm Mandy, and I'm a writer and career coach. Thank you for your support and for watching! I am committed to continuing to provide high-quality content on YouTube, so please subscribe to my channel. Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome 1:33 The most important thing 7:29 Creativity is healing 13:01 Process over outcome. Support my work: You can purchase a physical copy of the "Should I Quit" journal on my website. I write, print, bind, and ship everything myself, and they are $28: https://mandytang.co/products/should-i-quit-journal Subscribe to my *free* newsletter: Twice a month, I publish a newsletter on careers and creativity: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com Articles that may help you: What do I do next? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/what-do-i-do-next How do I make time for my creative projects? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/i-have-a-burning-question-answering The importance of finishing: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-finishing My favorite books on spirituality: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/23GFL2SJOVANU?ref_=aipsflist Books on writing: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/3R1Q9BBISTNGG?ref_=aipsflist Tech I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/11GCX9B5N0XRM?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercoachmandy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachmandy/

Hi, my name is Mandy, and I'm a writer and a career coach, and I talk about how to bring more creativity and joy into your life. In today's episode, I'm going to talk about how to be consistent and show up for your art (so it can show up for you, too). This episode was originally published on YouTube. Thank you so much for listening! 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Idea 1: How to pick a project 7:44 Idea 2: Consistency is for you, not the audience 10:14 Idea 3: Treat your art like brain surgery Support my work: I'm the author of two journals, the "10 Week Plan" and "Should I Quit," which are like friendly guides for your career journey. I create, produce, and ship everything myself, and you can get a copy here for $28: https://mandytang.co/ Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com Recent articles that might help you: What do I do next? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/what-do-i-do-next How do I make time for my creative projects? https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/i-have-a-burning-question-answering The importance of finishing: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-finishing Amazon storefront: My favorite books on spirituality: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/23GFL2SJOVANU?ref_=aipsflist Books on writing: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/3R1Q9BBISTNGG?ref_=aipsflist Tech I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/careercoachmandy/list/11GCX9B5N0XRM?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercoachmandy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachmandy/

Dear podcast friends, Thank you so much for listening to my episodes over the past four months. I really appreciate each and every one of you, and hope that my content has been helpful. After some reflecting, I've decided to stop actively recording my podcast so I can focus on YouTube. I hope to come back with a vengeance one day, but in the meantime, I am practicing learning my limits and trying to focus on doing a few things well rather than spread myself too thin. I'm going to end with an episode (starts at the 8:38 mark) called Put Yourself First that I filmed on YouTube. Thank you so much! Mandy www.mandytang.co

In this episode, I talk about embracing having a beginner's mind. And how to create systems that actually support you in the ups and downs, and support you to keep showing up. ___ I'm the author of two journals, which are available on my website, www.mandytang.co. These include the popular "Should I Quit?" journal, and the new "10-Day Plan" journal to help you get a new job. They are $28 and ship the next day. You can also now add a crystal to your order! ___ ❤️ Leave a message in the "I Have a Burning Question" form: https://forms.gle/NmKx99XXBhDWjGyC7 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercoachmandy 📔 Substack: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@careercoachmandy

This week, we take a reader question from Sara in Chicago: Dear Mandy, I've been at my current job for 4 years. I have wanted to leave for 3 years. Staying has always been the easier option, I have so much flexibility and creative control, but my workplace is toxic and every year I have less and less consistent staff to manage the workload. I currently do the job of 3 different roles in one position, and am not paid enough for the amount that I do. The quality of work that I am able to do decreases everyday, along with my motivation. I am turning 30 and I have decided I cannot let myself delay any longer, but now I am TERRIFIED that I stayed too long. My peers have never stayed longer than 2 years at a position and people keep telling me that it looks bad on my resume to have stayed for 4 years. Now i feel even more pressure to leave before the year is up but I haven't found a new position. All I see is people saying the job market is terrible and that getting a new job could take almost a year. Ineed an income to fall back on, but i am afraid the longer I stay at this job the less hirable I am becoming, which is creating a feedback loop of making me even more scared to quit. I also have an extreme sense of guilt about leaving my boss with no one to fill my role, as a lot of the company's function depends on me. Am I putting too much pressure on myself to leave before the year ends? Or am I right in thinking that staying in this job is hindering my ability to move forward? ___ I'm the author of two journals, which are available on my website, www.mandytang.co. These include the popular "Should I Quit?" journal, and the new "10-Day Plan" journal to help you get a new job. They are $28 and ship the next day. You can also now add a crystal to your order! ___ ❤️ Leave a message in the "I Have a Burning Question" form: https://forms.gle/NmKx99XXBhDWjGyC7 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercoachmandy 📔 Substack: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@careercoachmandy

In this episode, I'm breaking down what it really takes to start your own coaching business. From getting better every day as you practice your craft, to building meaningful connections with clients over time, coaching can be VERY rewarding. But of course, there are challenges: especially when you're trading time for money and trying to balance your schedule with client demands. If you're thinking about starting a coaching business, or just curious about the process, this episode gives you the honest truth about what to expect. Thank you so much for listening. ___ 📕 The Should I Quit Journal 📕 A 28-page printed workbook, shipped directly anywhere in the world, to help you figure out if you should leave, and what to do next! Buy directly from my website: www.mandytang.co ___ ❤️ Leave a message in the "I Have a Burning Question" form: https://forms.gle/NmKx99XXBhDWjGyC7 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercoachmandy 📔 Substack: https://careercoachmandy.substack.com 🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7s6qM5321qLZzNfvvdMEb4?si=7cb25a0e8e5c4c30 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@careercoachmandy