

Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search
Scott Anthony Barlow
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.
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.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 34min
How to Create Your Ideal Role Within Your Current Company
If your ideal role doesn’t exist, it may be up to you to create it! It’s all about figuring out exactly what you want and need out of your career, and then asking for it. Learn how Laura created her ideal role within her organization by making an ideal career profile, networking internally, and having bold, transparent conversations with leadership! What you’ll learn How to be transparent and effectively communicate with leadership about your need for change The significance of internal networking to discover potential roles within your company Why gaining clarity around what you want and need out of your career should be the first step you take How to navigate an internal change within a company 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 our team about your unique 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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

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Feb 12, 2024 • 38min
Escaping Career Crisis Mode And Finding Work That Fits You
The irony of being stuck at a job you hate is that it seems to consume your every waking moment. It begins to bleed into other areas of your life, and turn you into someone you’re not. Discover how Paul escaped his career crisis by digging into self-discovery, setting boundaries, and asking for help and accountability. Paul did a lot of work to figure out what he wanted in his career, so when a job opportunity came along he was able to recognize it for what it was: the perfect fit! What you’ll learn How detrimental a misfit job can be to your professional and personal life How to set boundaries to escape career crisis mode Why accountability is often the difference between wanting to make a career change and actually making it happen 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 our team about your unique 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) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Feb 5, 2024 • 41min
Bored at Work? How to Transition to a More Fulfilling Career
Discover the silent struggle of workplace boredom and how to escape. Learn about Lisa's journey of finding a more fulfilling career. Explore the importance of aligning career choices with goals and saying no. Find out the significance of support and understanding in the workplace. Get a sneak peek of their audiobook on transitioning to more meaningful work.

Jan 29, 2024 • 33min
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Cracking the Job Search Code
Learn how Angie overcame limiting beliefs to land her dream job through a job board. Discover the importance of knowing what you want in a job search and making self-development a priority. Explore the challenges of making a career change and finding fulfillment. Gain insights into the differences between current and past job opportunities.

Jan 22, 2024 • 23min
Build Bridges, Don't Burn Them: How To Leave A Job on Good Terms
Leaving a job doesn't have to mean burning bridges. This podcast explores how to leave a job on good terms and build stronger connections. It provides actionable steps and advice on planning the conversation with your boss, setting up your team for success, and strengthening relationships. It emphasizes the importance of seeking expert help and engaging in a problem-solving mindset when preparing for a future job change.

Jan 18, 2024 • 40min
Changing Careers Again is Always an Option (550 Part 2)
A career change is not permanent. You may be thinking, “Of course I know that!” But it’s a different story when you’ve put tons of hard work, time and effort into making a career change only for it not to pan out. *insert exasperated sigh 😩 However, when this happened to Michal, her reaction was excitement. She had gone into her initial career change with the mindset that at some point, she would likely grow into something else. And that simple mindset shift changed everything! ✨ This bonus episode is part 2 of Michal’s story. You can hear Michal’s original career change episode here 👉 550: Career Change Identity Crisis: Who Am I If I Leave This Job? Luckily, her second change ended up being a breeze compared to the first. Why? Well, thanks to all of that work she had put into her career change the first time around Michal knew exactly what she needed to feel fulfilled in a new role— so all she needed to do was find the perfect fit! Hear how Michal went from academia to a research role, and then to working for the federal government. She even gives great strategies on how to customize your resume during the job search! This episode gives great insight into how to make each iteration of your career better and better!

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Jan 15, 2024 • 39min
Career Change Identity Crisis: Who Am I If I Leave This Job?
Have you ever felt like your career was on autopilot? Or that you were getting so far into your career that you felt like you couldn’t leave without starting over? This is what happened to Michal. She spent years getting her doctorate and when the time came to get a job in academia, she did it without thinking… because that’s just what you do! Right? Right??? Unfortunately, doing things the normal way, without question, put Michal in the same place many others are — In a job that isn’t a great fit and doesn’t particularly line up with what you want out of life! Hear how Michal untangled her identity from her longstanding career and found a new fulfilling career that aligned with her authentic self. Also, learn 5 internal obstacles of career change and discover how to navigate a career change without losing yourself! What you’ll learn How to separate your identity from your career 5 common internal obstacles that stop career change How to recognize if you're career has become stagnant 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 our team about your unique 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 How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Jan 8, 2024 • 21min
Finding Your Ideal Career Fit by Conducting Career Experiments
What’s the best way to determine if a different role or industry is right for you? Many people believe you must take huge risks to figure this out, but that’s not the case. Career experiments are the answer! These are the opposite of the tactical career change approaches you often hear about, yet far more effective. We are going to cover one of the most highly effective types of career experiments today: test driving conversations. This experiment will allow you to meet new people, quickly test new careers, and pave the way for creating your very own role custom-fit to you. To demonstrate how this experiment works firsthand, Scott walks through Laura Morrison’s career change (episode 213), and explains step-by-step how she test drove conversations that led to finding a role that was perfect for her. Laura’s Career Change Episodes: Part 1 - Switching Industries Without Compromising Your Career’s Trajectory Part 2 (Where are they now) - Being Happy in an Exhausting Job What you’ll learn How to explore new careers and industries through conversations Why an ideal career profile is a game changer for career change How Laura strategically used career experiments to find her ideal career 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 our team about your unique 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 Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

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Jan 1, 2024 • 41min
How To Create Connections When You Despise Traditional Networking (Without Schmoozing)
Learn how to build genuine relationships and make connections without resorting to transactional networking. Discover the power of introductions in building trust and credibility. Get guidance on making an intentional career change and find out more about their book on Amazon and Audible.

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Dec 25, 2023 • 39min
Embracing the Unconventional to Craft a Career You Love
The podcast discusses finding fulfillment in work, leveraging strengths, and transitioning between different career paths. It explores career aspirations as a teenager, reflections on ADHD, and the transition from business owner to corporate employee. The success of the podcast and the factors contributing to it are also discussed, along with the satisfaction of receiving feedback after a decade of work.