Career UpRising

Bill Maher is Senior Client Relationship Manager with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. As client of Lorraine's, Bill shares what he learned in the coaching process and how he successfully networked his way into numerous interviews. Bill also shares his insights on how to be successful as a "late career" job seeker.

Landing a great new job is about much more than knowledge and education. When it comes to career development, Lorraine is a firm believer that emotional intelligence is actually more important than intellectual intelligence. Discover the most sought after "soft skills" that employers are actively screening for and how you can position yourself as a desirable candidate.

Many people struggle with feeling satisfied in their jobs. They've accepted boredom as normal and adopted the philosophy that "work is just work." As a result, they've stopped setting big goals and feeling inspired. Lorraine's mission is to change that philosophy and show people how to take responsibility for their own motivation and career advancement. Hear her perspective on how to stay motivate...

Getting back in the workforce after an absence can be intimidating. Many people don't know what steps to take to transition back into the workforce and remain competitive and viable in the job market. Today's episode will outline practical steps you can take to get back into the game with ease and confidence

In this personal episode, Lorraine shares the highs and lows of her career so far. She'll share stories, insights and inspiration while revealing her biggest success and biggest lessons and the most important actions you should take right now for career advancement.

How do you know what your ideal career is? And how do you take steps to get there? It's not easy to find the courage to pursue something you've never done before. Lorraine will guide you through the "big picture' spiritual aspects of changing careers and setting big goals. She'll teach her personal technique for manifesting a new career so that you too can breakthrough to your future.

Too often we allow career setbacks to damage our confidence and hold us back from reaching our potential. In truth, challenges can actually propel us into deeper levels of personal growth. In today's episode, Lorraine teaches listeners how they can turn their greatest career crisis into their greatest opportunity. Hear inspiring stories from Lorraine and her clients about challenges that they've o...

Is it really best to stay at one employer as long as you can? It's well-known that the days of company loyalty are gone, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Lorraine makes a compelling case for why changing jobs every five years can be highly advantageous. She also answers a listener question on the issue of "job hopping" and teaches you how to stay current and competitive in the job market.

The middle child, the mid-life crisis, the mid-career plateau. Being stuck in the middle is never easy. We all want to feel like we are making progress, reaching our goals and living the life that we deserve. What happens when you wake up at 45 years old and realize that you are in the wrong career? Or that you still have no idea what you want to do with your life? This happens more often than you...

Is it really possible for everyone to be happy with their jobs? Is "following your passion" just trite, worn-out self-help advice? There is a widespread belief in today's society that work is just how we make a living and we shouldn't expect it to be enjoyable. That doesn't have to be true. You can, and should, follow your passion if you want to find lasting fulfillment and reach your potential. I...

Do you avoid taking risks in your career because of the fear of failure? Conventional wisdom tells us to have a backup plan for everything that we do in life. In today's episode, Lorraine challenges that theory and presents the argument that backup plans can become our crutch and keep us from reaching our potential. Lorraine will share stories from her own career and past clients who decided to di...

Do you struggle with how to "sell" yourself to employers? Do job interviews make you nervous? This is a common struggle for those who are looking for a better job. As a career coach, Lorraine believes that the best interview is the authentic interview. Rather than selling yourself, you need to be just be yourself. Today's episode will reveal what employers are really looking for and how you can po...

When you set an intention, you set a direction. And every job search needs a direction. Until you have a clear picture of what you want, your job search hasn't started. In this episode, you'll discover how to start your job search of with a powerful dose of positive energy and thoughtful intention that will dramatically improve your results. Lorraine will share the strategy that she used for succe...

Looking to break out of his long-term unemployment, Yogesh Naik signed up for Lorraine's signature program, Career Transformation. Hear his success story and learn how he overcame his fear of taking of action and landed a fantastic new job offer in just 60 days, and with a pay increase!

Are you tired of being underpaid? Do you feel uncomfortable asking your boss for a raise? You don't have to accept a job for less than the salary that you deserve. Lorraine has successfully negotiated salary increases in her own career and coached others to do the same. Discover how to know what your job is worth and feel confident in negotiating the salary that you want.

We spend a large portion of our lives at work often seeing our coworkers more than our own families. Working long hours, coupled with feelings of unfulfillment, is a recipe for career burnout. When we experience chronic stress from our jobs, it takes a toll on our health and personal lives. Learn a more proactive approach to make sure that your job stress doesn't become your life stress. Hear Lorr...

For many, networking has become synonymous with just handing out business cards and hoping someone will give you a job. This is a very powerless way to approach a job search. In today's episode, Lorraine puts the power back in your hands and reveals what it means to make true connections and how it can make all the difference in your career.

Lorraine wraps up her three-part series by walking listeners through the "how" of changing careers. This is where you make a game plan and execute a strategy to land your new dream job. Lorraine shares with listeners her own three-step process called Research, Connect and Apply that gets clients amazing results.

Lorraine continues her three-part series on how to change careers at any age! Step two in the career transition process is the "what." This is where you gain deep clarity on what your new career will be and how it will serve you. Listen to Lorraine's blend of spiritual and practical guidance on how to identify the right career path that will lead you to joy and empowerment.

Changing careers can be an overwhelming process. Many people worry that they will have to "start over" and settle for less. As a career coach, Lorraine helps clients overcome this challenge and navigate the career transition process. In the first of this three-part series, Lorraine talks about the crucial first step of defining your "why" and your motivation for changing careers.

Too often we allow career setbacks to damage our confidence and hold us back from reaching our potential. In truth, challenges can actually propel us into deeper levels of personal growth. In today's episode, Lorraine teaches listeners how they can turn their greatest career crisis into their greatest opportunity. Hear inspiring stories from Lorraine and her clients about challenges that they've o...

After teaching in the public school system for 16 years, Martha Paben knew it was time for a change in her career. In 2017, Martha signed up for Lorraine's Career Transformation program and began a hopeful search for a new life outside of the school system. In less than four months, Martha experienced a breakthrough and relocated her family across the country after being offered her dream job. Lis...

It's been said that there are three types of work in the world: a job, a career and a calling. How do you know which one is right for you? The lines between who we are and what we do for a living often get blurred. Today's episode will explore each of these concepts and Lorraine will teach listeners how gaining clarity around this issue will greatly increase your levels of fulfillment in your job...

Are you struggling to increase your income and reach your financial goals? In order to build true wealth, you must have a wealth mindset. Unfortunately, we often grow up believing that money is scarce and life is about just "getting by."  You've probably never been taught how to intentionally attract money and have a constructive relationship with it. In this episode, Lorraine will identify the to...

Finding a new job after being let go can be an intimidating experience. Many people feel frustration and anger toward their previous employer, as well as uncertainty about their future prospects. In this episode, Lorraine will coach listeners on how to navigate the emotional aftermath of being fired and move forward with confidence and integrity. She also shares her own personal story of being let...