Jason Cancino

Imjaysun

Business EN ↓ 45 episodes

Starting in your career isn't just a moment...it’s a process.  On Imjaysun, career wellness coach Jason Cancino opens up real conversations about the pain, awkwardness, and growth that come with navigating career change, rejection, and reinvention - especially for professionals in their 30s and beyond. Each episode blends honest storytelling, thoughtful reflection, and practical advice for anyone rethinking their path or restarting after a setback. Whether you’re managing a job search, recovering from burnout, or just trying to figure out what’s next, this show gives you space to think, feel,...

Author

Jason Cancino

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Business

Podcast website

imjaysun.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Dec 31, 2025

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Episodes

The Pain in Letting the Year End S4 E 10 31.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail It's December 30, everyone...and now it's time to end our years. How are you feeling about letting the year end? In this episode we talk about the discomfort of ending years in our career and talking about how to move forward in spite of the pain. Find me on LinkedIn for more info on me at: http://linkedin.com/in/jasoncancino Or email me at imjaysun@gmail.com Credit to J...

The Pain in the Push - S4 E9 18.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail What happens when pushing for more in your career starts to wear you down instead of building you up? In this episode of Imjaysun , we look at the pressure to always chase the next big win — and what it means to stay in the game when the push becomes too much. With reflections from a story written over 20 years ago, this episode explores why sometimes not losing is the healthiest...

The Pain in the Conversation S4 E8 08.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Interviews aren’t performances—they’re conversations. In this episode, I explore why so many job seekers struggle to speak naturally in interviews and how to shift from scripted answers to real connection. With coaching insights and a personal story, this episode helps you find your rhythm and show up as the expert in your own experience.  Find me on LinkedIn for more info on me a...

The Pain in Starting Over (Again) S4 E7 08.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Some people start over once. Others do it over and over—by choice or by force. In this episode of Imjaysun , we sit with the discomfort of having to begin again. Whether it’s a layoff, a shift in identity, or the quiet decision to walk away from something that no longer fits, starting over can bring grief, uncertainty, and even shame. But there's something powerful in recogni...

The Pain in Job Search Advice S4 E6 01.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail When you search online for tips on job searching you will have a multitude of resources made available to you. Not only that, you will also have experts posting on employment and social media sites with recommendations, suggestions and/or proven ways to find employment. How do you filter through it all? This episode talks about how to find current resources in your search, how to...

Working Through the Pain S4 E5 04.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Are you at a career crossroads and contemplating walking away from the career plan you created for yourself? Do you feel uncomfortable about being stalled or possibly looking backward in your career more as you question your decisions? We're talking about working through the pain in our careers today in this episode...and I get to my point pretty fast here - which actually sh...

The Pain in the Reflection S4 E4 23.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail We’ve all been there—standing in front of the mirror before an interview, picking apart everything we see. Self-doubt creeps in, imposter syndrome whispers in our ear, and suddenly, we question if we even belong in the room. But what if we flipped the script? In this episode of Imjaysun, I dive into the pain of seeing our own reflection during the job search—the discomfort of faci...

The Pain in the Trust - S4E3 01.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail It’s March—feeling stuck in your job search while others are landing jobs? Doubt creeping in? Let’s talk about trusting the process, your skills, and yourself—because your breakthrough is coming. Also, the opening music for this episode is from the Podcastle stock music called "Free to Roam." Find me on LinkedIn for more info on me at: http://linkedin.com/in/jasoncancino...

The Pain in Your Why S4 E2 11.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt stuck or tired, questioning why you’re on your current career path? In this episode, I dive into the discomfort that comes with discovering your true motivation.  From self-doubt to fear of change, uncover why the struggle is part of the process.  Also, learn how to embrace the pain, push through the uncertainty, and stay focused on your long-term career goals. Because s...

The Gain from the Pain (Welcome to 2025) S4 E1 19.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail New year, new season and new episode...which brings so much gain from the struggles and development of previous years, seasons and episodes. I talk about the new year and new theme for myself in my career and personally - recognizing the pain and knowing there will be a gain. Just having a conversation about game planning for our year and moving our careers forward when pain happe...

It's Over...Now What? - Part 1 S3 E10 31.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone! I missed y'all and really enjoyed recording this two part episode to end 2024. This first part shares advice on moving forward from 2024 in your career. I talk have some things to consider as you move into 2025 with your career, and I look forward to sharing this part of my successes and other parts of my life with you to end season 3. This season on purpose w...

Interview with Joseph Cancino S3 E10 Part 2 31.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail I wanted to end 2024 and start 2025 with a conversation with my brother, Joseph Cancino. We talk about career transition, reflection and career planning. Very thankful for this conversation with my brother.  I hope you enjoy this episode and the way I conclude Season 3 with this great discussion. Looking forward to seeing everyone for season 4 in 2025. Find me on LinkedIn for more...

Making Changes on Purpose S3E8 10.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Made an audible with this episode.  This episode talks about evaluating our plans and making changes on purpose.  I talk about ways to evaluate career plans, life plans, or relationship plans for 2024 to make adjustments, where necessary. Here is the link for the Sunny Side Up podcast with Tara Lynn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-39-should-you-join-a-gym-my-5-reasons-wh...

What If You Were the 2nd Choice? S3E7 03.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail I was the 2nd choice before, and not just once.  Has that ever happened to you in your career?  Would you let it define you or did you define being the second choice? Today we talk about being the right choice in your job and career, even if you were not the first choice.  Let's talk about it. Find me on LinkedIn for more info on me at: http://linkedin.com/in/jasoncancino Or...

On Purpose With this Memory-Leap Day Bonus Episode S3 29.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Special Leap Day 2024 Bonus Episode talking about my favorite Leap Day memory with my brothers in 2020.  The movie was Call of the Wild with Harrison Ford, by the way. What's your favorite Leap Day memory? Hope you have an amazing extra day this year on Leap Day. Find me on LinkedIn for more info on me at: http://linkedin.com/in/jasoncancino Or email me at imjaysun@gmail.com...

Why Mentorship Matters S3E6 25.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail How do you lead and, more importantly, who do you follow? In this episode we discuss the importance of considering a mentor for your career.  I talk about the things to consider and then give you five(5) reasons why mentorship is a great choice for you in your career. I hope you enjoy it. Find me on LinkedIn for more info on me at: http://linkedin.com/in/jasoncancino Or email me a...

On Purpose With Our Strength S3E5 21.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your effort or strength was being wasted on projects, jobs or relationships?  Let's talk strength today and the effort we purposely give where we want to focus it. This was one continuous recording session with no edits.  Hope you like the raw footage. Find me on LinkedIn for more info on me at: http://linkedin.com/in/jasoncancino Or email me at imjays...

Are You on Purpose With Your Career? S3E4 12.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week I am talking about purpose in your career in a general sense but with very specific touchpoints for your growth.   Are you... deliberate in your job search? on purpose with your skill development? intentionally networking? seeking promotions and advancement? Basically, are you proactive in your career strategy? Let's talk today.  I know you will find value in this p...

Embracing the Opportunities in Our Rejections S3E3 25.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week we are purposeful in focusing on the possible opportunities which grow from the times we face rejection in our careers. Listeners are guided through effective strategies for turning rejections into stepping stones toward success. I emphasizes the importance of viewing rejection not as a roadblock, but as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. By embracing the chal...

The Power of Intentional Networking S3E2 18.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Are you networking on purpose for your career?  I talk to you today about intentional networking, why you should be intentional and how can you be more intentional in your networking. Come network with me on purpose and listen to how to level up with creating relationships that have deeper levels. The opening music is Walkin and Talkin by Mikey Geiger. How are you moving forward o...

Flipping the Jobsearch Mindset Switch S3 E1 11.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Imjaysun Season 3! In this episode we discover how a positive and purposeful mindset can be the catalyst for success in your job search. The episode delves into the meaning and significance of purpose in the context of career transitions and life in general.  Learn how having a clear sense of purpose can guide you through challenges and uncertainties, ultimately leading...

Say Goodbye and Mean It S2 Ep12 21.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail It's December and 2023 is coming to a close!  In this episode we review all the prior episode subjects, I talk about my father's funeral in 2013, I talk about things to review before the year ends, and then finally we talk about purposely starting 2024...on purpose! Where are you in your career and what do you need to level up? I hope you enjoy this episode.  The new sea...

On My Mind S2 E11 07.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail Today I am discussing what’s happening with the podcast and talking about victories in our careers. Looking forward to the feedback on this one.  How do you celebrate victories in your life? Find me on LinkedIn for more info on me at: http://linkedin.com/in/jasoncancino Or email me at imjaysun@gmail.com Credit to Jonah Copeland for the end credit music. If you haven't listene...

The Time of the Butterfly S1 E6 (Rejecting Your Rejection) 06.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail “I don’t have time to waste on…” or “Doing that will take too much time and not be worth it” are ways we reject ourselves when we think about investing time in ourselves to learn or do something new. Say no to this rejection and say yes to you! You are worth it! Let’s talk about rejecting our rejection and give ourselves the right to say yes to being worth the time! Find me on Lin...

My Success Looks Like Me S1 E7 (Rejecting Your Rejection) 06.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail We talk about the rejection we choose when we say we’re behind someone else in a career or life path because we compare ourselves to them…or we say we’re off track for reaching our perceived idea of success…or we feel like failures and success is not for failures. We also recap earlier episodes of Rejecting Your Rejection with Career Wellness Expert Jason Cancino.  How do you defi...

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