
Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search
You’re not totally happy with your career (obviously!) You also know that there “has to be something out there that’s better.” That hope that you can find meaningful and fulfilling work, that also pays you well, has led you here!
This is the show that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.
Latest episodes

Jun 9, 2025 • 27min
How to Get Unstuck (Without Starting Over) (1 of 4)
Wondering if you have to choose between another degree and staying in the comfortably-miserable job you’re in right now? There’s a third option: A more unconventional way to get unstuck without starting over from the bottom. It uses the experience you have in your career while allowing you to find a role that you love. What is this unconventional approach? Listen to the first episode in our 4 part series: How to Get Unstuck (Without Starting Over) to find out. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories (and career hacks), find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Or tell us more about your personal career situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc to learn how we can best help!

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Jun 2, 2025 • 31min
Career Change at 50: From “Too Old to Change” to Multiple Options (3 Real Stories)
Bob Kalish, a former restaurant chef turned consultant, shares his journey of career transformation after 24 years in the culinary world. He discusses the empowering realization that age and experience can actually be assets in navigating career changes. Kalish debunks the myths around skills transfer, advocating for the exploration of a portfolio career. Personal stories spark inspiration, showing that intentional planning and aligning jobs with strengths can lead to fulfillment, even after 50.

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May 26, 2025 • 29min
Is Career Change in Your 40s Just a Midlife Crisis? Or Career Awakening?
Addressing the notion that changing careers in your 40s is merely a midlife crisis, this discussion features five professionals who successfully transitioned during this decade. They reveal how exhaustion and family duties don't have to hinder your journey toward meaningful work. Listeners learn why their accumulated skills are assets rather than setbacks, making this age an optimal time for change. Authenticity, self-awareness, and strategic goal-setting emerge as key components in navigating these pivotal transitions.

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May 19, 2025 • 20min
Am I Too Far Into This Career Path or Can I Do Something Different?
Jenna Murphy, a former criminal prosecutor turned Associate General Counsel, shares her inspiring journey of career transformation. She challenges the myth that specialized careers restrict change, revealing how her legal expertise allowed her to pivot successfully. Jenna discusses the impact of personal life changes, like becoming a mother, on career satisfaction and outlines the importance of reframing one’s skills as advantages. Her story highlights the power of self-advocacy and setting boundaries, ultimately proving that it’s never too late to pursue a fulfilling career.

May 12, 2025 • 23min
The Power of Awkward Connections: Escaping Career Boredom Through Strategic Networking - Travis’s Career Change Story
Discover the game-changing power of strategic networking in transforming your career. Travis shares how he shifted from cabinet making to playground design by embracing awkward connections instead of standard job-seeking advice. Learn why telling everyone you’re looking for a job often fails and what to ask instead for real results. Explore how to evaluate job offers beyond salary to find roles that truly fulfill your life. This refreshing take on career change is all about intentional conversations and meaningful relationships.

May 5, 2025 • 22min
Using Strengths in Job Search: Surprising Results From Edna’s Career Change Story
A scientist's leap from an unfulfilling job leads to the discovery of her true strengths through feedback from 25 colleagues. This journey emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding core values for finding the right cultural fit. Listeners are encouraged to embrace uncertainty and push through self-doubt during career transitions. Edna's story highlights resilience and the joy of landing a role that perfectly aligns with her skills and values in an innovative environment where she feels at home.

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Apr 28, 2025 • 32min
I Needed a Layoff to Get Unstuck: How It Became My Career Breakthrough
Kristen Rocco, a former PR and marketing professional turned content marketing consultant, shares her transformative journey after an unexpected layoff. She reveals how this setback became a catalyst for her fulfilling career in storytelling. Kristen emphasizes the importance of recognizing burnout, aligning personal values with career goals, and the power of visualization in achieving clarity. Listeners will learn how to turn career stagnation into opportunity by leveraging connections, mindset shifts, and embracing change for meaningful growth.

Apr 21, 2025 • 40min
Leaving a Great Job: The Best Career Decision I Ever Made - Vivi's Career Change Story
The guilt of wanting more from a "good job" weighs heavier than the job itself. "Who am I to complain?" you wonder, as your creativity withers and Sunday nights fill with dread. What if your dissatisfaction isn't a character flaw but your internal compass screaming that you've wandered off course? Vivi spent 12 years at a financial services company with great benefits and flexibility, but ultimately discovered that her need for creativity and growth was non-negotiable, leading her to redefine what success really means and find work that truly energizes her. What you’ll learn How to recognize when you've outgrown your comfortable job How your signature strengths connect to career satisfaction Why the internal work of self-awareness must come before job searching, not after How Vivi got specific and figured out what she really wanted during her career change Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Apr 14, 2025 • 29min
From “Biggest Mistake of My Life” to the “Best Fit of My Life” - Kate's Career Change Story
Kate Gleason Bachman, a nurse turned community advocate, shares her inspiring journey from disillusionment in nursing to finding a career that truly fits her values. She reflects on the emotional toll of her previous role and how unexpected events pushed her to reassess her professional path. Kate emphasizes the importance of breaking free from past mistakes and articulating one’s desires to create a fulfilling career. Listeners will learn about blending various interests and skills to achieve a unique and meaningful work-life balance.

Apr 11, 2025 • 10min
It’s Not Work Life Balance You Want; It’s This
Work-life balance is a myth; true fulfillment comes from intentionality. Discover the three key elements professionals crave to harmonize work and life. Insights from over 2,000 people reveal that flexibility and autonomy are more desirable than mere balance. Learn how to create a career that aligns with your values and desires!