Careers at the End of the World: Reimagining Ambition, Work, and Your Job Search in Unprecedented Times
Jenn Walker Wall | Work Wonders Careers
Struggling to manage your career or job search with so much uncertainty and crisis in the world? You're not alone.Join Work Wonders Careers founder, career strategist, and resume writer Jenn Walker Wall for practical and easy-to-apply career advice and inspiration that will help you reduce overwhelm and stress, detach from hustle culture, and work and live in alignment with your values and goals.Careers at the End of the World is for mission driven people who care a lot about the world around them - and want support and strategies that help them operationalize those priorities along the way.
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Jan 10, 2023 • 24min
Episode 3: We're in it Together
Hear firsthand stories of mission-driven professionals navigating the swift shift to remote work during the pandemic. Discover how teams adapted to online formats, overcame isolation, and maintained community ties. The discussion highlights the balancing act of family responsibilities and work, showcasing resilience and compassion. It also tackles the unique challenges of remote learning for disabled individuals, advocating for a redefined work-life balance and new best practices in the evolving landscape of work.
Dec 13, 2022 • 22min
Episode 2: The Before Times
Venture back to 'the Before Times' and rediscover how the pandemic reshaped career ambitions. Hear personal stories of professionals on the brink of significant milestones and their fears of job security. Explore the challenges of balancing career transitions with parenthood during uncertain times. Reflect on the chaotic shift to remote work and the emotional toll it took on educators and students alike. Dive into the varied experiences that illustrate the profound impact of the pandemic on everyday life.
Dec 6, 2022 • 8min
Episode 1: Why I am ReImaging Ambition
The host dives into how the pandemic transformed career landscapes for mission-driven professionals. She highlights evolving relationships with work and ambition, revealing the struggles and breakthroughs experienced by individuals during these transitions. Listeners can expect heartfelt stories and valuable insights in future discussions.
Nov 29, 2022 • 1min
First Listen: Reimagining Ambition
Here's your first listen to ReImagining Ambition.
I spent a few months speaking to mission driven professionals about their experiences working through the pandemic, navigating childcare, isolatation, and fear, and how it's transformed their relationship to work, careers, and ambition.
Full episodes will launch this fall.
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CreditsPodcast editing by Vienna DeGiacomo, Good Story Branding
Nov 2, 2022 • 32sec
Welcome to ReImagining Ambition
Dive into the evolving landscape of work and ambition, as mission-driven professionals share their transformative journeys. Discover how recent societal shifts have prompted many to reassess their priorities. The conversation invites listeners to rethink their relationship with their careers, whether they've quit quietly or made bold moves. Tune in for inspiring stories that challenge traditional notions of success and reimagine what ambition looks like today.
