Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

There is no way to know what a hiring manager will ask in an interview, but that doesn't mean you can't prepare! HTYC coach, Megan Crawford, has a background in recruiting and has conducted thousands of interviews. She joins Scott to discuss what you can do to be extremely prepared for any interview. They provide great interview tips on how to approach interviews with confidence, align your true s...

A layoff can leave you feeling completely out of control with no idea what to do next. Melissa found herself in this exact position and was scared to put herself back out there from fear of being laid off again. Learn how Melissa gained the confidence to go after what she truly wanted for the first time in her career and made being laid off the best thing that ever happened to her career.  What yo...

Maybe you don't completely dread going to work every day, but there's a different category you may fall into: the "checked out and just don't care" crew. That fire and passion you once felt for your career seem to have fizzled out, and you're feeling disengaged. If you've been spending your time in a job that is out of alignment with what you value, even if you enjoy your day-to-day job functions,...

Learn how to switch industries without starting in an entry-level position, taking a pay cut, or going back to school (no matter how long you've been in your current industry!) Scott and HTYC career coach, Taj Dashaun, discuss the 4 steps you can take if you've decided it's time to set your sights on a new industry for your career.    What you'll learn  How to conduct an audit of your skillset to...

Having a job you dislike can have a more detrimental impact on your mental health than being unemployed (Seriously! This is backed by research). Aaron began to realize this truth as he found himself contemplating some pretty dark things if it just meant he didn't have to go in to work. He had never identified with his career in construction management and felt extremely unfulfilled, but seeing as...

If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed by all of the possibilities of your next career, the answer to narrowing down your search may be to focus on organizations. How do you do that? By taking all of the must-haves you've identified for your ideal career and finding organizations that meet those criteria. But that is drastically oversimplifying it, which is why we've dedicated an episode to this to...

We've all experienced those moments of feeling trapped in a job that no longer brings us joy. Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing, leaving us feeling stuck and unable to take that first step toward a better situation. However, by taking proactive action and defining your ideal, you'll find yourself well prepared to finally make a leap to more fulfilling work the unexpected occurs. Learn how Kris...

Are you tired of constantly overthinking important life decisions, like changing careers? Well, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the world of overthinkers and explore how to break free from analysis paralysis. Scott is joined by one of our career coaches, Bri, who shares practical strategies to help you step out of your comfort zone and embrace imperfect action on your path to a mor...

Making a career change doesn't always go according to plan. Louie had worked in medical imaging for 13 years but decided he was ready for a change, and made the switch to IT. When his new role began negatively affecting his health and family, he quit without another lined up. Learn how Louie pivoted back to medical imaging, but this time found his ideal role. What you'll learn How to define what y...

Here's the thing about burnout—it's contagious. When leaders are overwhelmed and running on empty, it can seep into the entire organization and cause widespread burnout. But here's the good news: leaders have the power to turn the tide and create a thriving environment for all. Today, Dave Stachowiak joins one of HTYC's leaders, Cindy Gonos, to discuss preventing leadership burnout, and ultimately...

Starting your own business has become quite the buzz these days, but let's be real—it's not for everyone. Sometimes people confuse their desire for more freedom and flexibility with the need to become their own boss. However, there are certain folks and situations where starting a business could be the perfect career move. The question is, how do you know if entrepreneurship is the right move for...

Say goodbye to the boring grind and hello to a career that brings out the best in you! Gallup's research has revealed the one thing that has the biggest impact on whether or not your work is fulfilling. Can you guess what it is? (You probably can from the title of this episode…) It's whether or not your strengths fit the role you're in. That's right, the key to unlocking fulfillment in your work l...

Is making a career change really worth the effort, perseverance, and time it takes? Listen to Vicky's inspiring journey from feeling stuck to thriving in a new role, and decide for yourself!    Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit   happentoyourcareer.com/audible  to order it now! Visit  happentoyourc...

There's been one episode that we've received an overwhelming amount of feedback on. More than any other episode in the history of this podcast, and more than any other story in the Happen To Your Career Book , because people resonate with this story so deeply. So that is the story we're going to share today as a special bonus episode! If you find yourself inspired by this story and wish to make a...

Whether it's responding to emails as they come into our inbox, no matter the hour, or agreeing to meetings after our established working hours, setting boundaries at work has become increasingly challenging. Today's technology makes it almost too easy to think we have to "always be on." Learn how to set healthy boundaries at work with insights from Rachael Robertson, a world-renowned authority on...

Unhappy in your current job? It's possible your ideal role is right in front of you, you just haven't uncovered it yet! Jenn's story provides specific steps and examples for discovering your ideal role within your current organization. What you'll learn  How to decide if changing roles internally is the right move for you  How to experiment with roles within your current company How to have conver...

You know you bring immense value to your organization and feel that you deserve to be paid more than your current salary. But how do you go about asking for it? Where do you even begin? And more importantly, how can you ensure that your request is met with a positive response? In this episode, Scott speaks with Justin, a technical engineer, who found himself in the same situation. He ended up stay...

Imagine your child thriving in their career from an early age instead of feeling confused and lost in their first 10 years on the job. Many of us are already thinking about what work will look like for the next generation and how we can help improve it before they even enter the workforce. In this episode, we explore the best ways to approach talking to kids about work and careers, and share insig...

Making a career change later in life can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Scott had built a great career working for the same company for 18 years. When he began to realize he no longer felt challenged at work, there were 2 main limiting beliefs holding him back: "I feel like I'm too late in my career, and between work and family obligations, I'm too busy to make a career chan...

What if I told you there was a way to engineer yourself to become a top candidate for your dream organization? Jenna had been a bedside RN her entire career, but always felt misaligned and like she was just tolerating her job. When she finally decided she wanted more out of her life and career, she narrowed her job search down to just one organization she wanted to work for. Learn how Jenna built...

Should you stay or should you go? If you're so stressed you feel like you can't function normally, or you feel completely misaligned with your work, or you're no longer able to have a social life, or maybe all the above... something does have to change! However, you actually have more options than simply staying or quitting. In this episode, Scott is joined by HTYC career coach Megan to discuss th...

What if you didn't have to escape your job? What if the place you were your happiest and the place you felt most alive was actually where you worked? Steph had known for almost 9 years that she felt the most alive, and the most like herself, in fitness studios, but she had never allowed herself to believe that she could actually build a career in fitness. Steph had a great career in the Marine Cor...

In this bonus episode, Scott answers the following question we received from a listener: "How do I figure out what I want to do when my entire career up until this point has been defined for me?"  We want to hear from you! Take our first-ever listener survey: https://happentoyourcareer.com/survey  

Have you taken every assessment and personality quiz out there only to find that you're still in the same place? While the knowledge of being a "relator" or "achiever" or "learner" is interesting, you still don't have a raise, a new career, or work that makes you happy. To help you escape this roller coaster to nowhere, HTYC's own Cindy and Kate are taking over the podcast to help you understand y...

This is the final part of our series on the seven elements of meaningful work and covers "Values." If you want to do work that is meaningful, you must first understand the elements that contribute to a fulfilling career. Many things have an impact on fulfilling work, but there are seven key elements that have a significantly higher impact than all others. In this bonus series, Scott will take you...