Tips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap

Have you ever felt betrayed—whether personally or professionally? Has your trust or confidence been violated? And do you find it hard to trust again? These may be things you sweep under the rug and just move on. But my next guest likes to challenge you with this question: are you healed or hardened? In this episode, we’re going to talk about betrayal. Many might think that it would only affect us...

I’m excited about this podcast because one of the things we talk about happens to be something I’m passionate about — thriving. It means different things to different people, so eavesdrop on our conversation and decide what it means to you. Meet Kirsten Beske, a former litigation attorney who changed careers after experiencing near-death moments with her two eldest children. Kirsten is now a Life...

Do you struggle with balancing your work and personal life? It's a common challenge for working moms who strive for success in their careers while also caring for their families. In this episode, we discuss work-life balance and how it can be achieved. Our guest, Jamie Kullman, is a successful entrepreneur and business coach who has found the perfect balance between work and personal life. Sh...

This episode dives deep into the topic of work-life balance and the impact that career challenges can have on mental health. Stephanie Wray, a mental health counselor and expressive arts therapist, joins the conversation to discuss how to create more harmony in our lives and careers when faced with difficulties. Struggling with career challenges can leave us feeling unfulfilled and disconnected, l...

This episode is all about personal and career development and how to overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed and reclaiming your power. Duquesa Dean, a Corporate Trainer, Author, Speaker, and Self-Development Mentor, joins us to share her insights on thriving against the odds and achieving your goals. With her own experience of near-death, abusive relationships, and personal hardships, Duquesa h...

Do you love to travel and want to explore who you can become in 2022? Well, this episode is for you! Our guest, Sonia Cruz Oro, is a certified travel coach, organizational psychologist, and founder of Travel Awakens. She uses travel as a tool for self-discovery and helps individuals, couples, and groups to achieve the experiences, goals, and personal change they seek. Sonia's story is inspiri...

SHOW DESCRIPTION:  Today’s topic is CREATIVITY. So many of my clients are bored at work because they feel there is no space for the creative side of their personalities. Well, I want to introduce you to someone who has found ways throughout her career to bring imagination and ingenuity into her work. And I know she’ll have some great insights for you. Kathy Ramsperger is an award-winning author, j...

In this episode, we’re going to talk about TRUST. My guest says it is the Secret Ingredient to Successfully Achieving Your Goals . And, I believe trust is fundamental to showing up authentically in our lives—trusting ourselves and trusting others. So, when I met Genevieve, I knew I wanted to share her perspective on trust with you. Genevieve Joy has traveled from victim to warrior as she overcame...

In this episode, we talk about a subject many women SAY is important, but they DO very little to practice in a way that makes their life better. Of course, we’re talking about Self-care.  Are you the woman who wears the weight of the world on your shoulders; are you overwhelmed and driven. Do you take pride in the fact that you’re a do-it-all woman?  If you are, you are in excellent company! I TIC...

When facing a career change, whether you’re out of work, unhappy in your job, or looking for the next right role for you, the first thing you need to do is explore your options.  But that isn’t always a straight road. And, sometimes, it can feel overwhelming. But, on the other hand, it might seem like there are no good options at all.  So today, we’ll talk with Katrine Horn about how to explore yo...

In last week’s episode, we learned about burnout and why it’s so common among workplace conditions that go unmanaged. The chronic stress, exhaustion, and feelings of being disconnected and ineffective at work can be hard to overcome.  This episode shares a personal and vulnerable story about how burnout affected this very dynamic and successful woman. Sandhya Jha is the founder and former executiv...

Burnout. We hear this term a lot as it relates to work. In fact, it has been added to the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases. And the term is used to describe an occupational phenomenon. It’s not classified as a medical condition—but it feels like one. Burnout is defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that hasn’t been successfully managed. When som...

Fear can stop you in your tracks whenever things change significantly or you prepare to make a big move.   In this episode, we’re going to talk about what to do with the fear when it threatens to hold you back and how you can use it to fuel you to step into your next career or life chapter with confidence.   Avani Patel joins us to share her unique blend of corporate skills and experience in psych...

In this changing world and business climate, many people are considering a whole new way of making a living. The previous paradigms don’t work anymore—people want more options, better choices, and different opportunities to create meaningful work—work that aligns with our values and supports us in every way.   But, it’s not always easy to navigate our way to finding purpose in our work and our liv...

Too often we “should” on ourselves. You know what I mean. It might sound like, “I should be doing this.” Or, “I should do what they want me to do.” You might do it to help you stay focused, motivated, or—get this—even stuck in some situations, relationships, or career paths that you could leave.   When you learn how to be more compassionate with yourself, you give yourself room to explore what you...

At work, we run into all kinds of personalities. For that matter, we run into them everywhere! Some people are easier to get along with than others. And it can be challenging to show up authentically when we meet people who are different from us because we feel overshadowed or too dominant! My guest, Maureen Ross Gemme, is a personality expert who teaches leaders and their teams how to step into t...

So often, we stay stuck too long in one place in a job or career, in relationships, or in our business because we don’t understand what’s holding us back. The likely culprit is fear and our tendency to self-sabotage because of that fear. Thankfully, professionals are developing strategies to help you stop sabotaging your personal and professional growth. My guest, Janine Hunt, a natural health the...

SHOW DESCRIPTION:  In today’s episode, we’ll discover how to teach what you know from college professor and entrepreneur Dr. Destini Copp. We discuss avenues for career transition and reinvention, which is on the minds of many professional women who may think and feel differently about their work and wonder about their options.  Dr. Copp educates people on how to teach what they know and create st...

Do you know someone who constantly says, “I am crazy busy!”  Or, “I have way too much to do!” What about this one, “There is never enough time to get it all done!” Or​​ you might feel like you’re on that proverbial hamster wheel, and jumping off might hurt! Are you running as fast as you can but getting nowhere? Some of my clients ask, “Is this all there is?  I’ve worked hard to get everything I w...

What do you do when you get fired from every single corporate job you ever had? Do you keep trying to fit in because that’s what’s expected? It’s a scary prospect to face all the failures and not feel like one.  After experiencing harassment, bullying, and toxic relationships with managers, Stephanie Rigby decided to break out of the mold. Her personal story will inspire you to think outside the b...

Can you feel betrayed by something, as well as by someone? Like your career or the company you work for? We’re going to talk about that today. What happens when our trust is violated? Betrayal is a loss and is often described as the most devastating loss a person can experience. And, you might feel like it’s something else. My guest, Lora Cheadle, is a former attorney, author, podcast host, and li...

When a bug bites you, do you scratch it?    After several career reinventions, Celeste Barclay couldn't ignore the bug for writing. When her dream of becoming a lawyer changed when she married a military man, Celeste made her first pivot. Then, she pivoted again--and again. Tune in to hear her personal story of keeping secrets and the isolation that created, self-doubt, and the gamut of emoti...

When I think about topics for each solo episode, I take the lead from my clients' questions or concerns. Recently a client said, "I don't know what options I have." And, another asked me how she could prepare herself for the unexpected.   A lot of people plan for financial emergencies, but what about life emergencies? I thought I'd offer some ideas to address this question...

The tables are turned in this episode and I'm in the hot seat.    Guest host, Paula Hannasch, coach- extraordinaire for women entrepreneurs, is probing my expertise in career transition.    Are you:   ~ on the fence about changing jobs?   ~ feeling stuck in a comfortable role, but the joy is gone?   ~ re-entering the workforce after a break to raise your family?   ~ working from home and lovi...

Do you have a perfectionist in your life? Are you one of them?  You're not alone. There are a lot of us.   I call myself a recovering perfectionist, so I know a bit about this subject and how hard it is to break the ties that bind us.  In this solo episode, I share what I've learned about this condition—for some, it may even be an addiction.  How do you recognize it? What can you do abou...