Authentic Career + Life Design

Authentic Career and Life Design Laura Kestner-Ricketts, Career + Life Design Coach In this episode, Laura dives into the importance of using the right keywords on your resume to navigate the challenging job market of August 2025. Discover how AI-driven automation and hiring freezes are impacting job seekers, and learn practical tips to ensure your resume gets noticed by both ATS systems and hirin...

In this episode of Authentic Career and Life Design, Laura discusses the importance of intention in career development, introducing the seven faces of intention as outlined by Dr. Wayne Dyer. She emphasizes the need to approach job searching from a place of intention rather than stress, and how this internal alignment can lead to more authentic career choices. The episode invites listeners to refl...

Are you feeling out of sync with your career or life? Discover how to realign your actions with your evolving values in our latest blog post and podcast episode! In this insightful discussion, we explore the ancient Greek metaphor "You can't step into the same river twice" and how it relates to finding coherence in your ever-changing life. Learn how to embrace change, make practical adjustments, a...

Welcome to this episode of Authentic Career + Life Design! In today’s episode, we dive into the key mindsets of life design and how they can revolutionize the way you approach career planning and personal growth. 🚀 What You'll Learn: Curiosity and Reframing: Explore how curiosity fuels personal and professional growth and how reframing challenges can open new opportunities. Radical Collaboration:...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Step Ten: Ace Interviews Are you ready to master the art of interviewing?  In this episode of Authentic Career + Life Design, we'll dive into essential strategies to help you shine in your next interview.  From thorough preparation to nailing the "Tell me about yourself" question, we've got you covered! Join Laura, a career coach with 30 years of experience, as she shares her...

🌟 Podcast/YouTube Episode: Maximizing Career Events for Job Seekers 🌟 Attending career events can be transformative for job seekers. In this Authentic Career + Life Design episode , Laura explores the benefits of career fairs, networking events, company info sessions, workshops, hackathons, job simulations, and more.  Discover how to network, gain valuable insights, and impress potential employe...

🚀 Frustrated with your job search? Applied to hundreds of positions with no response? It’s time to switch gears and apply strategically! In our latest blog post on Authentic Career + Life Design, we dive into Step Seven of our Mastering Your Job Search series: Apply Strategically with a Targeted Job Search. Learn how to tailor your applications to align with your skills and career goals, boosting...

Step Six: Strategies for Finding Job Openings Join us for the latest episode and blog post of our series " Mastering Your Job Search in Ten Essential Steps "! In this installment, we're diving into Strategies for Finding Job Openings . Gone are the days of scanning ads; but now, with countless online job search sites, how do you narrow down your search? We'll explore utilizing multiple platforms t...

Join host Laura in this episode of Authentic Career + Life Design as she explores the game-changing benefits of seeking expert guidance in your job search journey. Discover how connecting with industry experts can provide invaluable insights, refine your materials, and expand your network. 📄BONUS WORKSHEET📄 Don't miss out on expert tips to navigate your career path with clarity, confidence, and...

Welcome to another episode with Laura, your trusted career coach! Today, we're diving into a topic many find daunting: Networking. But fear not, we're not talking about awkward meet-and-greets. Instead, I'll guide you through authentic networking strategies that align with who you are. We'll spend time: Defining Expectations Crafting Your Elevator Pitch Covering Where To Network Navigating Career...

Fundamentally resumes have changed very little over the past several decades as the goal of showcasing skills and experiences in an easily readable format remains the same. There are, however, new tools being used to review and select resumes which makes the process of writing a resume much more advanced. In this post, we'll cover resume fundamentals and innovative methods for creating a resume th...

Feeling overwhelmed by the job search?  Unsure where to start or how to stand out? You're not alone. Finding the right job can be daunting, but with the right approach, it's entirely achievable. In this video, I've compiled ten essential steps to help you navigate the job search process with confidence and success. As a career coach, I've helped countless individuals land their dream jobs by maste...

In this episode we cover Researching Career Fields: why it's important, resources to use, and what to research. I've created a worksheet to help you organize your research.  Find it here . Blog post on Research Your Career Field Ready to start your career + life design?  Contact Laura for a 15-minute free Discovery Call today.

Welcome to the first installment of our captivating ten-part series: Mastering Your Job Search in Ten Essential Steps! In Step One: Define Your Path, we delve into the critical process of setting the course for your career journey. Picture this: you're standing at the crossroads of opportunity, but where do you want to go? It all starts with a simple yet profound question: "What are you seeking in...