Fiat Career Coaching Podcast

In honor of American Thanksgiving this week, I wanted to share my 10 things with you, regarding this business- Fiat Career Coaching , that God gifted me with almost 3 years ago. These are the 10 things I am grateful for over the last year, in no particular order.  What are your 10 things for a specific area of your life? I would love to hear it. Please send me a message at valentina@fiatcaree...

If you have ever felt discouraged in your spiritual life or feel like you fall into the same patterns of behavior and don’t know how to get out of them, today’s episode is for you! I’m so excited to share with you my conversation with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., on the 14 Rules of the Discernment of Spirits by St. Ignatius of Loyola. If you’re not familiar with the rules, think of them as the c...

“ Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.”- Jordan B. Peterson, Canadian Clinical Psychologist

The following story had a tremendous impact on me when I first heard it several years ago and helped change the trajectory of my life. I hope it blesses you too.  To connect with Valentina, visit fiatcareercoaching.com .

Have you ever thought about running your own business?   If the idea of pursuing your passion or being your own boss has ever crossed your mind, I encourage you to listen to my interview with Shana Martin, Chief Cat Officer of Club Cat , the first luxury cat boarding hotel in Orange County.    I first met Shana over 10 years ago while living in California and was immediately struck...

As we celebrate Labor Day here in the United States, today the Catholic Church also recognizes Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a woman who labored and loved well. Born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Macedonia, she left home at the age of 18 to join the Sisters of Loreto in Rathfarnham, Ireland. After a year there learning English, she was transferred to Darjeeling, India where she took her vows in 1931 and c...

Some of the thoughts in your head aren’t yours and you shouldn’t listen to them. When was the last time you paid attention to the thoughts in your head? We tend to accept every thought, positive or negative as coming from us, however that is not the case, according to today’s guest, Dan Burke. Oftentimes these negative thoughts are seeded by the enemy of our souls, seeking to discourage us and pul...

You are unstoppable. You have a unique role to play in your sphere of influence and the world needs you.   If you don’t believe me and instead feel bogged down by self-doubt and anxiety, remember this- “ The enemy works hard on women because he’s afraid of women. ”    These powerful words come from today’s guest, Sarah Kaczmarek, the Pastoral Director of Encounter Ministries. Sarah...

Are you getting enough sleep? Do you find yourself prioritizing other things above rest, either by choice or by circumstance? A good night’s sleep is the greatest gift we can give ourselves and others , according to Dr. Carleara Weiss, Ph. D, MS, RN . Dr. Weiss is a clinician-scientist at the University at Buffalo and has over fifteen years of experience as an Adult-Geriatric Nurse Specialist, foc...

Did you know there are 7 types of rest? According to physician and work-life integration researcher, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, most people lack rest in one or more of these 7 areas: physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, sensory, and creative. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is the author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity” . In today’s episode, she explai...

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Lawrence Hicks, a retired Air Force Colonel & Executive Pastor of Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas.    Lawrence has a wealth of leadership experience and shared advice from his 25 years of military service on how to become more resilient and how to motivate your people. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Lawrence and I know you will too.

What if I told you that your worth isn’t in your job or marital status? What if I told you that you, as you are, right now, is enough. Would you believe me?   That no amount of striving, or posturing is going to make you any more loveable, valuable and worthy of respect. You are already all of those things.   Today, I’m joined by a woman I’ve gotten to know through a class I facilitate t...

How is your joy bucket today? With all the saddening news in the world and our own personal struggles, it can be hard to maintain joy.   Today, we’re joined by Karen Dwyer, Ph. D., an award-winning speaker, author, podcaster, and Professor Emeritus of Communications at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, on how to create a joy-filled life. Karen’s mission is to help people find joy and fight fe...

It is not every day you get to meet someone you’ve admired from afar, in person (or via Zoom). I first heard Barbara Heil speak at a women’s conference in New Orleans three years ago and I was blown away. She is a woman who speaks with authority and compassion and has the experience to back it up.   For over 30 years she served as a Pastor and ministered all over the world, from Hong Kong to...

“The body remembers what the mind forgets.” This is a phrase that I first heard our guest today share almost a year ago that I have never forgotten. As a product of being human, we all experience pain and suffering, some of which we hope to forget or ignore yet find that it creeps up in unexpected moments. If you’ve ever found yourself activated or triggered by a statement someone has said, relivi...

Have you ever felt unsure about your calling in life? Does your mind turn up blank when you try to think of things that you’re good at or that give you joy? If so, then tune in to today’s episode on “Discovering Your Personal Vocation”.    This week I am joined by Joshua Miller, PhD who is the Executive Director of Inscape, an organization dedicated to cultivating the unique calling of e...

This week I’m joined by Bruno Ferrari, a Director at OptimalWork, a company using cognitive-behavior therapy and neuroscience to help individuals increase their productivity and effectiveness at work. In this episode, Bruno shares tips on how to overcome distraction (oh look a squirrel!) and procrastination, and the power of setting a clear intention before you begin working. To learn more about O...

Are you currently a people leader or aspire to be one? If so, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Jon Harrison, a Leadership Trainer and Executive Coach who is a former Executive of Caterpillar, Inc., a Fortune 100 company. Jon revitalized manufacturing plants across the world and was known for his ability to get various groups of people under the same goal to achieve remarkable results. In thi...

When was the last time someone told you ‘no’? Whether ‘no’ to a job you applied to, or ‘no’ to a relationship you thought was going to go somewhere but ended? What do you do when that ‘no’ comes from God? Do we rush into believing He doesn’t care, or do we begin to doubt His existence? It’s a tender place to be, as we wrestle with His goodness in the midst of our disappointment and suffering. If y...

We all experience moments of anxiety, fear and confusion, however it doesn't have to end there. What if I told you that text written over 2,000 years ago has relevance for your life and the particular situation you're in today?   Are you joyful? Well, there's a Psalm for you. Are you lost? Well, there's a Proverb for you. Are you in need of comfort and healing? There's an encounter with the O...

Do you know that you were created and baptized with unique and supernatural gifts? These free gifts from God, also called charisms, allow you to accomplish things with a level of greatness and in such a way that only you can do! The world needs you to operate in your charisms!    Click "play" to learn about some of the documented charisms and how you can discover yours!    For...

What is the purpose of work? Why do we need to work? Are we better off sipping mojitos on a beach every day instead of laboring somewhere? If you've ever wondered whether your work has meaning, look no further. In this episode, Mike shares with us how we actually image God through our work, big or small.    Mike Aquilina is an award-winning author of more than 50 books. His works have be...

Are you disappointed with a certain area of your life? Are you uncertain as to where to go next or if things will ever improve in your relationships or with your career? Well, tune in, because God has a promise for you today.

Welcome to my channel! I'm so glad you're here. Each episode is designed to draw you closer to discovering your calling and stepping out into your unique giftings!