The Winding Road

When you're making a pivot, there can be pressure to feel like you have to keep up with everyone else on platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok.  You don't.  In this episode, I talk about things you can do to still be active on social media platforms, build an audience, and make a name for yourself without feeling like you need to be an expert in an area you just pivoted into. I share where...

I met Dayna in Dorie Clark's Recognized Expert community and I invited her onto my podcast to talk about something else entirely, but the conversation to a fork in the road and we began to talk about the power of belonging to a community.  We both are grateful to get to belong to the ones we do and it has been life (and career) changing for both of us.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https:...

What does it mean to "become forever employable"? How do you achieve it? Jeff and I talk about this, which is also the topic of his book by the same name. We cover things like:  How long does it take to become forever employable or a recognized expert in a field How to build a personal brand How to figure out what you should become an "expert" in Should you pivot ...and more If you'd like to conne...

In this episode, I'm dropping a knowledge bomb (I just wanted to say that, actually what I talk about isn't rocket science or a revelation) about one of the best - if not the best- things you can do to achieve a competitive advantage throughout your career. Some of the books I mention are: 1:25 - This is Marketing by Seth Godin 2:58 - So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport  4:45 - Linchpin b...

Carrie and I had a great conversation loaded with takeaways for those just starting their careers as well as those who have been in it for a while. Some of the things we talked about were: Her decision to take an unpaid internship at age 40 and how that changed the trajectory of her career Reinventing yourself - sometimes multiple times How being curious and trying new things can change your life...

A topic that is often discussed here on The Winding Road is career pivots. I've made several, each time it's been a little different. I thought this one was going to be the smoothest yet. I was wrong. Sometimes, life throws us a curveball and we have to be able to hit it. I'm still working through my recent career pivot from being an employee to starting a business, but a rough part is finally beh...

Ever since I first heard Zig Ziglar say, "You can get everything you want in life if you help other people get what they want," it's been on my mind. Over the past week, this 'theme' has popped up in different ways and it's finally time to be intentional about changing my behavior to align with this new value of mine. The Third Law of Physics is something I heard Oprah Winfrey mention as a driving...

This is the audio version of my blog post T he Trap of Seeking Perfection - The Story of Writing My Book. Last year (2020), I wrote my first book - in only six months - as part of the Akimbo Writing in Community  workshop. In my latest blog post, I tell the story of my struggle with perfectionism and how I eventually let go and shipped it.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.winding...

David Nebinski is the host of The Portfolio Career Podcast and was an inaugural coach in the Akimbo Podcasting Workshop created by Seth Godin and Alex DiPalma.  I had a great conversation with David about what a portfolio career is, different ways to look at the "career capital" and the diverse range of experience and skills you've built over time to stand out, as well as, how to create a unique v...

In this episode, I interview  Katrina Kibben , a professional copywriter with a passion for creating job descriptions that don't suck. She's the CEO and Founder of Three Ears Media in Longmont, CO and we had a great conversation about why most job descriptions you see suck and how (actually why) they should be better. We talked about copywriting and storytelling - two of the most important skills...

I sat down with Bethany Ellis to hear the story of how her current role, Chief People Officer at CreatorIQ, came to be. You may be surprised that the job search for executives isn't much different, at its core level, than it is for most other professional roles. Bethany talked about: The importance of her network and past mentors and how that played a role in her recent search. How her view of "tr...

Janice Mandel is the President of String Communications, a boutique PR firm in Toronto.    Throughout her career, she's worked for large consulting firms and a Fortune 500 consumer good company.  Like most of us, she's experienced highs and lows throughout her career, and she shares some of those during our interview. In this episode, she talks about four elements that make up her Career Roadmap,...

I sat down with TEDx speaker, Yuliya Salorenko from Tampere, Finland to discuss a wide range of topics, including personal branding , the power of networking , the future of retirement , Imposter Syndrome , and her personal story of being recruited for every professional role she's ever had despite being an immigrant in Finland. Yuliya is a growth hacker by day and a public speaker by night. Curre...

This episode is full of information and a lot of laughs as I catch up with my former Microsoft co-worker, Amy Miller.  Amy is now a Sr Recruiter on the Project Kuiper team at Amazon.  We talk about what Project Kuiper is all about - and it's pretty fascinating. Especially, if you're a space geek like me. We also bust the myth about companies slowing down their hiring during the holidays, why you'r...

To do our best work we need to stop seeking reassurance.  In a recent Zoom call I was on with Seth Godin he made the comment that "reassurance is futile."  In this episode, I share my thoughts and perspective after I've had 24 hours to reflect on what reassurance really is and why we should never seek it out.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: htt...

Imposter Syndrome is something I hear a lot of people talking about - even people who seemingly have it all figured out.  This feeling of not belonging or being good enough can sometimes hold us back and make us overly cautious about asking questions or speaking up when the opposite should actually happen. In this episode, I offer a different perspective on Imposter Syndrome.  Follow Winding Road...

Have you heard people use the term 'fake it until you make it'? When you're considering a career change or pivoting into something different and you're waiting until you know more because you don't want to feel like a fraud by "faking it until you make it. Stop hiding.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers...

I talk about side gigs and why I think you should have one if you want to pivot your career. Without a side gig I likely would never have been able to move from corporate recruiting into a marketing career.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winding-road-caree...

Now, more than ever, it's time to step up and be a true professional. Find out what I mean by this. Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winding-road-careers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewindingrd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windingroadcareers

In this episode, I talk about working from home (I've done it for the last five years), networking, and getting better.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winding-road-careers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewindingrd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windin...

Erica is an experienced recruiter at a Seattle-based Fortune 500 company. She joins me again today to talk about how to get noticed during your job search. To learn more about viewing your career through a marketing lens, check out my blog here: windingroadpodcast.com/blog   Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadca...

All great marketers are intentional about how they represent their brand. It's not different when you're representing your very own professional brand (what most people call a personal brand).  In this podcast, I talk about what it means to be intentional and why it's important to your brand and career.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://w...

Welcome to Season 2. I'm back after a short break.  Thank you to everyone who listened last season and anyone who is listening for the first time. I appreciate you! If you're leading with your resume, you're putting yourself at a huge disadvantage. I talk about how you can change that. Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wi...

Long-time friend and former recruiting colleague, Erica Larson, shares some absolute golden tips for anyone thinking about or currently looking for another job. Get perspective straight from a Lead Recruiter at a Seattle-based Fortune 500 company. Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers/ Linkedin: https://www...

In this episode, I talk about life, time, and being in control of our decisions while on a walk in the rain.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winding-road-careers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewindingrd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windingroadcareer...