Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

In the Pursuit of Happiness, Will Smith finds himself sitting on the bathroom floor with his son after everything has come crashing down and he has no place to live and he’s hit rock bottom? He’s absolutely forced to figure things out. But what if you have a reasonably good job and you’re making good money and you know you want something more but honestly it’s really difficult to make it happen? Benjamin Hardy talks about exactly why “Willpower doesn’t work in these situations” to make a successful change!   To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/  Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com 

As humans, we have a tendency to compare ourselves to one another. This doesn’t make us feel too great most of the time, but especially when it comes to measuring success. My measure or definition of success may not be the same as yours. And that is completely okay! That’s because success looks different for everyone. When you worry about other people’s opinions (even if it’s family or friends), it can negatively impact your potential success. On today’s episode, Celena Singh shares how she broke out of the restraints of other’s expectations and found happiness and satisfaction in her successes.  What you’ll learn  Why you need to figure out your own definition of success  How outside opinions negatively impact your success What you need to do to get out of your own way How to stand up for yourself and find happiness where you are   Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com    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) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) 

Are the expectations of others holding you back from doing work that is truly fulfilling? Most of us feel like we have to behave like one person when we’re at work, and a different person when we’re at home or in our social circles. That in itself creates a social expectation. If you want to be yourself at all times, you’re bucking the trend. Because, in our world today it’s  not “normal” to get paid to be who you are, using your true strengths instead of just the skills you’ve picked up in various roles along the way. But, you want to know the weirdest part? By resisting being your most authentic self at all times (because of fear) we are ensuring that we stay unhappy by default. Learn how to go against the grain and find a career that allows you to be YOU!  What You'll Learn How to model living authentically during a career change to find a career that fits  How to modify your job offer to reflect what you really want How your boss can support you during your career change  The importance of finding your strengths to determine your ideal role    Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com      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) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Years ago, I wanted to learn more about how some people became what I now call Happy High Achievers  – people who were successful in both their career and also in the other areas of life. Fast forward to when we started HTYC, we had the goal to help many more people in the world become Happy High Achievers, not just to get to meaningful work. So what do you think stops people from making career changes to much more fulfilling work? What stops people from becoming Happy High Achievers? Cindy Gonos, Director of Client Success at HTYC joins me to discuss the five biggest beliefs that stop you from ever taking the first step and asking for career help. What You’ll Learn  Why you don’t don’t need to run away from a career change and how to ask for help  How “powering through” isn’t always the answer & why you don’t have to sacrifice anything to enjoy your career Why the lifestyle you’ve grown accustomed to might hold you back from fulfilling work    Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com    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 Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)

Changing careers is hard. Waiting for the right role can be even harder. It’s often easier to just settle for a “good enough” role – especially when the process seems to be taking too long. While a good job isn’t necessarily a bad thing, what if you end up missing your ideal opportunity that could lead to lasting career happiness? It took Eric an entire year to find the right role. Along the way, he had to ask himself some hard questions and learn how and when to say “no” to “good” opportunities. What you will learn:      How having patience and trusting the process can lead you to your ideal role The benefits of saying “no” and how to know when the role isn’t right for you How Eric used networking and persistence to make his career change    Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com    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 Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)  

There’s personal career growth (when you live your definition of success) and then there’s career growth according to society’s definition of success. Maybe you’ve been promoted over the years all the way to senior manager, yet you still feel stuck, bored, and drained. Society will tell you this is what success is! We disagree. Growing in your career is figuring out what you’re good at and what energizes you, and pivoting into a meaningful, fulfilling career that uses your strengths. Learn how James Sannan came to the realization that there could be more to his career than the short phase of excitement he felt after each promotion, and how he networked his way into a meaningful career that he truly enjoys.  What you’ll learn The importance of having a growth mindset in order to positively impact and advance your career How persistence and networking can help you get into the company you want to work for The steps to take in order to make a change when you feel stuck in your career  How James knew it was time to leave the company he’d been with for 12 years   Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com    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 Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

You’ve been ignoring that feeling in your gut for a while. Maybe it’s been about your job, or how you’re raising your kids, or even concerned about your relationships. But it’s time to start paying attention to it. Why?  Your intuition is great at letting you know when things are off. But it’s not great at helping you understand why it’s off.  When Alissa Penney decided to stop ignoring those feelings, she was able to completely change her career (and even start her own consulting business).  To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast Want to know high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over https://www.happentoyourcareer.com/career-change-advice-guide-backed-by-research/  Email Scott@happentoyourcareer.com 

When it comes to making a big career transition to work you love (and get paid well for), there are breadcrumbs throughout your life – sometimes long before college – that can help guide you. Liz McLean, HTYC career coach, experienced some success in her early careers, but a bit of self-reflection opened her eyes to her need to have a career that helps people. Learn how Liz went way back, got uncomfortable and found her ideal career.    What you’ll learn  The importance of beginning with yourself and doing the work to figure out your ideal career  How to step out of your comfort zone (and feel good doing so)  How Liz’s reflection on her childhood dream helped shape her new career path   Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com    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 Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

One of the best ways to gain momentum during your career search is to reach out to employees at the company you want to work for, specifically key decision-makers. This will allow you to stand out among the sea of 500-1,000+ applications. When you go to make these connections, there are some simple, yet overlooked, strategies that are very effective to not only receive a response when doing this deliberate networking, but all get a response that could propel you into the role you are aiming for. Brian is a podcast listener and client who reached out to me through email, and his email blew me away. So today I want to share with you the tactics Brian used to grab my attention and what you can learn from it.  What you'll learn How to identify what creates a great next step for your career change  The language to use in reach outs to stand out in a decision-maker's inbox  How you can create an opportunity through networking and building relationships with employees at your ideal company     Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com      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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers - 6 Ways to get Reassurance that your new career is right for you (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been frustrated with or hated your job, and wanted to leave. I know MY hand went up, and I think I heard ALL of yours, too. We all know that feeling, but many people don’t quit their miserable jobs for years. What’s holding us back? Oftentimes, it’s as simple as our own limiting beliefs. Larry Chase worked in breweries for 20 years, but something was always missing. Learn how Larry discovered his strengths, got out of his own head and discovered true career happiness in an ideal role.    What you’ll learn  The importance of figuring where you want to go before deciding on a career that fits Fixed mindset vs growth mindset  Why sometimes it’s about changing as a person – not just a job or career change How Larry discovered his strengths and figured out what he really enjoyed about his industry   Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com    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 An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)