Answer the Call | Christian Career Coaching

In this episode, I am joined by Alicia Michelle, Christian mindset coach and author of Emotional Confidence . Alicia shares her journey of overcoming emotional overwhelm and perfectionism as she introduces her practical ADD (Acknowledge, Discern, Decide) framework for managing emotions with the combined facts of science and wisdom of scripture. We dive into topics like: Conquering overthinking, av...

In the FINAL episode of our overcoming fears series, we dive into the journey of an Enneagram 9 in a high-stakes role as a Senior Implementations Project Manager at Southwest Airlines. Known for their agreeable nature and desire for harmony, Nines can often feel challenged by their core fears of conflict, feeling overlooked, or disconnected from others. Our guest, Daniel, offers a practical look i...

Do you often feel the need to take control of situations or defend yourself against being vulnerable? If you identify as an Enneagram 8, you're likely driven by a desire for strength and self-reliance, with a basic fear of being controlled or harmed. These traits can drive strong leadership in the workplace but may also present challenges in some workplace environments. This week, my dear friend,...

In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of the Enneagram 7 — the Enthusiast! Known for their positivity, enthusiasm, and excitement, Sevens bring energy and a unique perspective to everything they do. But their boundless curiosity can sometimes lead to struggles with focus and a tendency to overextend. Our guest, Claire, shares how she has learned to embrace her strengths instead of forcin...

Do you find yourself constantly preparing for worst-case scenarios at work, or struggling to trust your own instincts? As an Enneagram 6, you may often feel the need for security and support, while facing a basic fear of being unprepared or without guidance. If this resonates, this episode is for you. These experiences are common for those who are driven by a desire for safety and loyalty but can...

Do you struggle with feeling like you need more certifications or degrees to prove your worth at work? Do you find yourself gravitating toward isolation , convinced you can do everything on your own? If you identify as an Enneagram 5, you’re not alone. These challenges are common for those who thrive on knowledge and independence but often struggle with their basic fear of being useless or incompe...

Do you find it difficult to express individuality in your career? Do you fear never being able to bring your big visions to life? If these ideas resonate with you, you may fall under the Enneagram 4, “the individualist” , personality type.  On today’s episode, Kelsey shares her personal career story of transitioning into entrepreneurship, overcoming self-doubt, and embracing the hard work needed t...

Do you find yourself making decisions based on how others will perceive you? Or you may find yourself performing to receive praise. These are common traits of the Enneagram 3, “the achiever”, personality type, and with your career being a great place to find success, this mindset has likely influenced your professional journey. Is it possible it has even caused you to accept or turn down potential...

Do you struggle with saying "no" at work? Do you often find it difficult to maintain healthy boundaries with your coworkers? As an Enneagram 2 who identifies with this  "helper"  or  "giver"  personality type, you're not alone. These challenges are common for people  who feel driven to serve others ,  often at the expense of their own well-being.   This week we are continuing our series on the cor...

Do you have an inner critic that constantly berates every move you make? Or maybe it keeps you from making a move altogether? This week, we’re uncovering how perfectionism , as an Enneagram 1, can hold us back in our careers.  Join us for the next 9 weeks as we dive into the basic fears that often hinder career progress and personal development. Each episode will feature a guest who has navigated...

For many of us, feedback may not be something we look forward to or even seek out. That’s why, in this solo episode, I share why asking for feedback regularly—whether in the moment or weekly—is crucial for growth. I also discuss the reasons you might not be receiving feedback and how to change that by creating opportunities and seeking input from the right people. And finally, I’ll discuss how to...

That’s right, this week we’re looking at PROOF that you are uniquely gifted and talented. There are verses commonly used to explain gifts like Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, but we wanted to discuss some less-commonly shared verses as well that support this truth that you are gifted in a unique, special, and helpful way. Join us as we read through Exodus 31:1-6, Exodus 35:30-35, 1 Peter...

It Isn’t Always God’s Will to Give You Clarity: It might sound crazy coming from two career coaches who talk to people every day about finding clarity, but this topic is much more nuanced than just having clarity and not having clarity. God’s will is for you to learn to exercise wisdom to steward the unique abilities, resources, and opportunities He has given you for His glory and the good of othe...

Finding your calling begins with discerning God’s will. But what really are your motives for seeking God’s will? It's easy to fall into a trap of self-preservation or self-promotion and let ulterior motives actually lead our discernment. In this episode, we dive into the deeper motives behind seeking God's will in your career by discussing how to be careful of living over, under, for, or f...

We're discussing the stories of two different people who landed their DREAM jobs by thinking outside the box with their applications; one sent a cover letter like non other (we promise you've never heard of a cover letter like this!). The other shot her shot with a cold pitch email and landed the job. We know these stories will inspire you to get creative when applying to your dream job! C...

When we say that every job is meaningful, what do we really mean by that? Have you ever found yourself thinking that bringing people to Christ, funding missions, and serving the poor were the only jobs that *really* mattered? Trust us, you're not alone in that thinking. We know there are a lot of Christians out there who struggle with that same belief. This week, we get real on this topic and...

In this episode Kelsey interviews Adrian, the 23-year-old CEO of Cancer Doctor. They explore the pros and cons of college, how to discern your career path before deciding to attend college, and what it means to maintain a healthy obsession with work. Adrian shares his career journey that began with flipping ribs a local place to now leading an innovative company that matches newly diagnosed cancer...

"A-Player…" "High performer…" "Best on the team…" I don’t know about you, but these titles are a little scary! I mean,  I’m sure we all want to be one, but how can you,   especially when your confidence has taken a hit in the past? On today's episode of the podcast, we wanted to share a  grace-based view  on  how you can become the most trustworthy person  on your...

In this episode, I am sitting down with a fellow career coach to discuss all the unique challenges people run into when transitioning out of ministry jobs into the marketplace. Todd knows the ins and outs of this transition because he walked through it himself, from navigating the spiritual and emotional side of things to practically understanding how to translate his ministry experience to be mak...

Wondering how to land your dream job AND score a salary increase? You’re going to want to listen to this one. Before career coaching, Hunter, found himself in a job that had turned out to be a lot different than what was originally promised. We know that this situation is something a lot of people can relate to, so that’s why we are excited to share with you exactly how Hunter got out of that job...

In this episode, we discuss the power of proactive outreach over replying solely on traditional online applications. Listen to discover the 5 key outreach groups you should focus your efforts on and learn exactly what to say to make a lasting impression and get the job without even having to apply . We also dive into why proactive outreach is crucial for standing out in today's competitive job...

We couldn't wait to share this client success story! In this episode, Lauren shares how she successfully transitioned to her dream job without even leaving her company. In this interview, we also explore the difference between resilience and knowing when to change jobs, how to see God working in your career, and how Lauren made the decision between staying in corporate or starting her own busi...

Feeling overwhelmed by your upcoming career change? You're not alone. In this episode, I am joined by Chris Godfredsen and Kurt Bush from Brimstone Coaching Group as we discuss how to practically manage the stress and anxiety that come with career transitions, whether big or small, or even the decision to leave your career entirely. We also talk about how to navigate all of this from a place o...

Are you sick of sending endless applications and not hearing back? Trust us, you’re not alone: 63% job-seekers apply to 337+ jobs before landing their offer. So… is the only solution to queue up 338 jobs and spend endless evenings and early mornings applying online? Believe it or not, we recommend holding off on all your applications and adopting a completely new strategy: proactive outreach. Just...

You hear us talk about it all the time— clarity . But what does it actually meant to clarify your calling? Tune in to today’s episode as we walk you through the first 4 steps of our 8-step process to finding a job you feel called to to understand. These steps breakdown how to discern the calling on your life and how to translate that into a practical career in today's world. These are steps yo...