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

It’s easy to get overwhelmed or fall into the traditional rut of browsing job boards, applying for everything, and hoping it all works out. The top lessons we’ve learned from thousands of career changes have revealed tons of insights and a better way to do things.  In this episode, we cover why it pays to take the road less traveled, how to never feel lost or alone during the process, and why you don’t always need to start over to create a change. The “horrific” experience that inspired Scott’s own search for well-paying work that fit his skills (and ultimately starting Happen To Your Career and one of the top career podcasts in the country) Turning casual coffee convos into a career change movement Scott shares incredible examples of what’s possible with raises and role changes (and how others picking his brain over coffee kick-started the entrepreneurial “itch”) The #1 oversight people have that keeps them unsatisfied with the work they do and money they earn (and how to approach changing that without starting over) Scott’s most valuable piece of advice for folks who feel their work is lacking meaning (plus what he’s learned from helping thousands overcome this) Not sure where feeling unsatisfied with work is really coming from? Scott shares the science-based difference between “inward happiness” focus areas and outward “happiness enablers” What “Signature Strengths” are (and why they’re a critical part of achieving career happiness) 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/  Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

How do you get something exceptional. Here’s an idea: What if your work not only paid your bills, not only worked for a company that you wanted to, but actually allowed you to make a meaningful impact on the world. Can your work change the world? Well if you listened to episode 388 you already know the answer is “yes”. But the real question is: How the heck do you find that?   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/  Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

You’ve seen those quotes on instagram, facebook or linkedin about changing the world. They’re cliche. “You can change the world if you care enough.” Or “want to change the world, start by making your bed” or “Be the change you want to see in the world.” But how does somebody actually change the world? Do you need to be Harriet Tubman or Mother Teresa? I personally don’t think so. I also don’t think Harriet Tubman became the Harriet Tubman you’ve heard of overnight. Today we unravel what it takes to have a unique contribution and impact in the world. And to discover what it means for you to change the world.   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/  Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Everyone can agree on the importance of being able to communicate with one another. But how many of us are actually great at it? Learning to make conversation in ways that allow you to connect with anyone takes work and practice. However, putting in the work to enhance this skill will give you more confidence and likely lead you to more career growth. Fred Dust, author of “Making Conversation” shares his insights about how to have interesting conversations and build better relationships.   What you’ll learn  How to use conversations to figure out if you’re in a career that fits  How to own your definition of success without compromising your identity  Why it’s important to reflect on your past experience to pave your new path to your ideal career    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 Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers - 6 Ways to get Reassurance that your new career is right for you (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Every single year Alyssa and I sit down to set our goals for the year. It’s something that I’ve grown to look forward to every year. It’s the time where we’re being intentional about what our next year is going to look like!  Usually we sit down sometime in November to take a first pass at it and decide what we want to do more of and what we want less of in our life!  This year we decided we’d do something different, we decided we’d let you in on part of that conversation. Specifically the parts about what went well and what we want to do differently.    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/  Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

If you’re in the middle of a career transition, you likely have a lot going on. What if I told you you could get 4x your results in half the time by using Scott Young’s method “Ultralearning” (the learning habit that would make Hermione and her time turner jealous?) In this episode, Scott Young shares how he discovered a method to learn the entire 4-year MIT curriculum for computer science…in 1 year…without taking any classes. He also discusses his new book “Ultralearning,” a guide to earning the skill necessary to stay relevant in your career, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way  What you’ll learn  The 13 steps to a successful career change How to find your strengths and use them to find work you love  How to assess what’s missing in your career    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 Podcast) Changing Careers (When You Don’t Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

There is one thing we mention on the show again and again and again,  but we’ve never talked specifically about it or how to use it on the podcast, even though it is one of the most impactful things we work with our clients to create. Sharissa Sebastian, one of our coaches, joins us to share a behind-the-scenes look at what an Ideal Career Profile is, how it makes career change that fits possible, and what some of the challenges are along the way when you’re making a change and how it helps alleviate those pains. 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/  Or to tell us more about your situation and schedule a conversation with our team go to https://happentoyourcareer.com/schedule-htyc

Nadia wanted to switch from education to consulting. Here’s the catch: She was unemployed during the pandemic with most of her experience in teaching. Want to learn how a teacher made a successful career pivot? Here’s how   What you’ll learn The trick to switching industries when your experience is mostly teaching How a teacher found career happiness by pivoting into the tech industry How a successful career change works during a hiring freeze   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)

What if there was a simple way to develop the determination and grit that so many successful people have? Turns out, there is! Award-winning author Shannon Huffman Polson learned to develop courage, resilience, and leadership in the world’s most male-dominated organization. Learn how Shannon used determination and grit to advance her career and become one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters in the U.S. Army.    What you’ll learn  How to approach your long term goals with passion and perseverance   The importance of harnessing grit in your career journey How grit is one of the single biggest indicators of how likely you are to be successful in your endeavors.   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)

Introverts tend to get a bad rap in social situations. They can be viewed as slow decision makers or socially awkward. I know because I’m an introvert. Holley Gerth, author of “The Powerful Purpose of Introverts,” and fellow introvert, joins us to share her insights on how you can advance in your career by harnessing the superpower that is your introvertedness!    What you’ll learn  Everything that goes into being an introvert (it’s not just wanting to avoid small talk)  How to use your introverted personality to your advantage in your career and social life  The importance of viewing introversion as one of your strengths     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) Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)