Dr. Mel Vandevort - Career Coach, Midlife Mastery Coach, Woman Entrepreneur, Empowering Woman

Choose Your Next Yes! Change Careers, Midlife Woman, Empty Nester, Mindset, Life After Forty, Life After Fifty, Decision Making

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*Are you in a new midlife or empty nest season of your life?  *Are you a professional woman searching for clarity about a career switch? *Do you need the courage to start your own business? *Are you a Christian ready to confidently follow God's plan for your life and career?   Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big, life changes and I haven’t always been clear about God’s plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of courage to change careers completely. I finally stopped...

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Dr. Mel Vandevort - Career Coach, Midlife Mastery Coach, Woman Entrepreneur, Empowering Woman

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Oct 25, 2024

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43* Wednesday Devotional Trusting God Completely in All Things, Even the Really Hard Things 05.04.2023

Send a text Do you have a hard time completely trusting God with the really hard things? Are you positive even when the going gets tough? Today, I talk about trusting God and listening to Him.  Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity so you can make a career change?   Do you just need the courage to switch careers?  Are you ready to follow God's plan for your life?...

42* Part 1 | DARE To Begin: Use Your Negative Experiences For A Positive Outcome with Nichole Banks 03.04.2023

Send a text Nichole Banks is a well-known speaker, life coach, and author who has dedicated her career to helping individuals unlock their full potential and achieve their goals. With years of experience in the personal development industry, Nichole has developed a unique approach to coaching that emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-awareness, and action. As a speaker, Nichole has delivered...

Tethered And Bound: Breaking the Bondage of Fear to Make a Life or Career Change *41 01.04.2023

Send a text Are you bound to your job or something else that is keeping you stuck when all you need to do is be strong enough to break the tether? Kindred, you don't have to be scared to make a move. Fear is not a reason to stay in any situation. Today let's talk about being tethered to your job.  Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity so you can make a caree...

40* Part 2 | Having Courage to Make a Career Move With Melissa Bernstein of Lifelines and Melissa & Doug Toys 31.03.2023

Send a text Melissa Bernstein is an entrepreneur, visionary creative, female leader, and mother of six. As Co-Founder of the tremendously successful toy company Melissa & Doug, Melissa has spent the last 30 years helping children discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose through open-ended play.  Now, after her own personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance, she is using he...

39* Part 1 | Having Courage to Make a Career Move With Melissa Bernstein of Lifelines and Melissa & Doug Toys 27.03.2023

Send a text Melissa Bernstein is an entrepreneur, visionary creative, female leader, and mother of six. As Co-Founder of the tremendously successful toy company Melissa & Doug, Melissa has spent the last 30 years helping children discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose through open-ended play.  Now, after her own personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance, she is using he...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 25.03.2023

Send a text I have my very first guest host coming to you Monday! You won't want to miss this show. Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity so you can make a career change?   Do you just need the courage to switch careers?  Are you ready to follow God's plan for your life?  Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman...

38* Use A Vision Board To Achieve Your Life and Career Goals 24.03.2023

Send a text   Your children are adults and now you have career goals and life interests that you want to pursue. You think about all the things you want to do and then you forget some of them a few days later. You really want to do something new and use your gifts and talents to serve others but you aren’t really clear on which of your passions you should pursue. Enter, the vision board. Let’s tal...

37* WHO ARE YOU? Know Yourself the Way God Knows You and Pursue Your Purpose 20.03.2023

Send a text Who do think you are? No, really who are you? Do you find yourself asking, " Who am I?"  Are you a wife, mom, sister, teacher, or professional athlete? We carry all kinds of titles and at any time we may have multiple titles. What about the adjectives and verbs you use to qualify yourself? Today, let’s talk about who God says you are in contrast to who you think you are. Are...

36* BONUS Overwhelming Peace During the Pursuit of Your Purpose 19.03.2023

Send a text Today I had overwhelming peace about what God has in store for me. It literally brought me to tears during today's church service. I want to share what He put on my heart. Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity so you can make a career change?   Do you just need the courage to switch careers?  Are you ready to follow God's plan for your life?  Wel...

35* Are You Tired of Your Job? My Top 5 Midlife Career Transition Picks 17.03.2023

Send a text Can you really change careers in your 40’s or even 50’s? It can be challenging and scary to think about a career change when you're moving into the midlife phase. It’s not inconceivable to want something different, something new, a fresh start if you will. Today, I will share my top picks for your midlife career transition. Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching f...

34* How to Write a Killer Resume That Will Get You Noticed for Your Career Move 13.03.2023

Send a text You’ve created a stand-out cover letter and you’re ready to apply for that job. Right? WRONG! You also need a stand-out resume that'll get you noticed.  There’s more to a resume than your work history. If you want to get to the top of the resume pile and get yours noticed stay tuned for some killin' it resume tips. Get your notebook and pen, this episode is filled with tangib...

33* Career Clarity: Know Where Your Confidence, Passion, and Purpose Merge 11.03.2023

Send a text Do you want to get crystal clear on where your God-given gifts and talents align with your passion and interest and gain confidence to pursue your next professional adventure?  Let me help you: Clarify your spiritual gifts and talents Identify your passions or interest areas Claim your new career as a professional woman seeking a career change Take the first step toward career clarity...

32* How to Write a Stand-Out Cover Letter When You're Ready for a Career Change 10.03.2023

Send a text When you’re ready to switch jobs or careers, you must have a stand-out cover letter to get noticed and get the job of your dreams. Today, I will give you 6 tips to have a stand-out cover letter when you’re ready to make a job or career change.  Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity so you can make a career change?   Do you just need the courage to switch c...

31* Wednesday Wisdom: Patiently Grow Your Career! 08.03.2023

Send a text Are you impatient to grow your career or your business? Are you in a season of rest and learning or a season of running and growing? Doors may be opening while others may be closing.  Join me today as I discuss these questions and more. Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity so you can make a career change?   Do you just need the courage to switch careers? ...

30* Why Choose Your Next Yes? Confidently Change Careers in Midlife and Be Who You Always Wanted To Be 06.03.2023

Send a text Are you ready to change careers? Maybe you want to transition to a different position within your company or completely change career fields?  Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity so you can make a career change?   Do you just need the courage to switch careers?  Are you ready to follow God's plan for your life?                                      ...

29* Do You Have BIG Dreams For Your Career? Permission Granted To Follow Those DREAMS 03.03.2023

Send a text Sis, do you have a big imagination and big dreams about your next career? Is it ok to dream big and make a career change?  Let’s talk about your dreams for your professional life.  Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity in your career? Do you need the freedom to focus on yourself? Are you ready to follow God's plan for your life? Welcome to Choose Your...

28* Quick Tip Tuesday: 4 Tips To Stay Active While Working a Desk Job 01.03.2023

Send a text Do you work a desk job and need to get more movement? Today, let's talk about how to stay active while working a desk job.  Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity in your career? Do you need the freedom to focus on yourself? Are you ready to follow God's plan for your life? Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional...

27* Want To Be MORE PRODUCTIVE At Work? Learn To SLEEP BETTER and Get More Done 27.02.2023

Send a text Are you getting enough sleep? Did you know that lack of sleep can cause many health-related problems such as an increased risk of cancer, depression, and heart problems? And can cause you to be less productive at work? Losing sleep can cause a lot of problems with your day-to-day functions. I have struggled with sleeping enough for a few years and my brain is feeling the effects. Stay...

26* Are You Following Your CALLING? Your CAREER Might Be Your MINISTRY 24.02.2023

Send a text Are you unsure that you are doing what God is telling you? Do you feel like there is something more or something else you are supposed to be doing to further the kingdom? God called us all to live a life that He laid out for us and fulfill our purpose.  Today, I’m talking about your Ministry, your calling, your job. Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity in...

25* Quick Tip Tuesday: Set Goals at Work and Home and Make Sure You Accomplish Them 21.02.2023

Send a text Ladies, Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity in your career? Do you need the freedom to focus on yourself? Are you ready to follow God's plan for your life? Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus Lover. I have had a lot of big, life changes and I haven’t always been clear a...

24* Have You Been DOWNSIZED? What To Do When You Unexpectedly Lose Your JOB 18.02.2023

Send a text Have you lost your job? Maybe you were laid off or you were let go when your company restructured, downsized, or closed completely. Either way, you are now jobless. You may feel devastated or you may have feelings of sadness, but relief. What should you do now? Song Reference: There's Another in the Fire by Hillsong UNITED Ladies, Are you in a new season of your life? Are you sear...

4 Steps to Mindfully Communicate More Effectively in Midlife When Frustrated By Others *23 13.02.2023

Send a text Do you get frustrated at other people’s behavior? Do you just wish people would play by the rules, do what they're supposed to, and stop making a mess of everything? I hear you and understand kindred! I have a tendency to lean toward control in certain situations. In today's podcast episode, I will talk about mindful thinking to alleviate those frustrations and get your head...

22* Monday Motivation: Is Prayer Really That Important? 3 Tips To Pray Fervently 06.02.2023

Send a text What does it mean to pray fervently? Why should we pray fervently? In today's podcast episode , I’m going to quickly share 3 reasons to pray fervently, grow closer to God, and clarify wants vs. needs.   Ladies, Are you in a new season of your life? Are you searching for clarity in your career? Do you need the freedom to focus on yourself? Are you ready to follow God's plan fo...

21* Struggling To Be Still in God’s Presence? 7 Tips To Spend Quality Time With God 04.02.2023

Send a text Are you struggling to practice stillness in God’s presence? When you’re spending time with God, are you really spending time with Him? Or are you simply praying, reading, finishing, and forgetting? In today's podcast episode, I’m sharing 7 tips to really be with God and practice stillness in his presence. Let’s go girls! Ladies, Are you in a new season of your life? Are you search...

Stuck In a Midlife Funk? 5 Ways to Get Unstuck and Thrive Again *20 30.01.2023

Send a text Are you suffering from a funk that you can’t shake? I don’t mean that smelly funk that is synonymous with teenagers, I mean the humdrum, down in the dumps, feel like your life is over funk.  I hear you and I can relate. It sneaks up on you and you feel like your life is out of control and you don’t know how to get that control back. Join me today as I share 5 ways to get unstuck and th...

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