Liz Career Coaching

As we continue the journey of reinvention I thought it would be great to have an episode that focuses on creating or maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  While I like to think of myself as a fairly healthy person, I admit that I struggle in maintaining some of my health goals when life is on a fast train. But maintaining a healthy lifestyle can boost our performance in our daily lives personally and...

In this episode, Chris Clarke shares his insight on the importance of investing in inclusive leadership. He shares his story as a first generation college student, his journey into higher education, and his motivation behind pursuing his doctoral degree.  We have a candid conversation on the importance of investing in people and life-long learning as well as how Gen Z perceive inclusive leadership...

It might be time for a check-in and self-reflection.  I personally am in a space of self-reflection and thinking hard about what I want out of this year.  However, setting an "ambitious" goal is not what I am chasing after this year - how about you? If you are feeling the same way about your goal-setting journey, I invite you to consider starting small with the formation of new habits, m...

As a career coach, many of my conversations start with individuals disclosing how discouraged they are in their job search process or how they lack confidence to chase after that next role or career move. Sometimes it is that lack of confidence that keeps us stuck and stagnant and therefore we need to be self-aware so that we can take the necessary actions to find that self-confidence and move for...

Cassie Spencer is the host of the Happenstance podcast and in this episode she shares her knowledge and experience in the world of happenstance.  Cassie is also a career coach with a background in higher education and has worked in career and professional development offices on college campuses in addition to supporting clients through her private career coaching practice. Helping others make thei...

Ways to succeed as an underdog with Stuart McCalla Episode Highlights: What ignited Stuart's interest in leadership coaching How to succeed as an “underdog” Having a learner’s mindset Not being afraid of being rejected, especially during a job search Being curious and remembering that taking risks can go a long way Elevating yourself as a leader Stuart is a Managing Partner at Evolution , a c...

If you are someone who struggles with self-promotion or cringe at the idea of speaking about your successes and accomplishments, this episode is for you.  In this episode, Jeanette Botha shares her personal story of how her lack of self- promotion and choosing to remain in the shadows hindered her from a well deserved promotion and career enhancement.  Jeanette shares tips and strategies on how to...

In this episode, I invite Ashley Ritter for a conversation addressing workplace burnout. She shares great insight on some of the nuances and complexities of how we may view and understand workplace burnout.  Highlights of our conversation include: Defining workplace burnout Understanding your relationship with chronic stress Addressing the system of stressors at an organizational level Emotional s...

Anna Calix was pursuing her master’s degree in public health and working in perinatal care to improve outcomes for moms and babies when her first child was stillborn on his due date. Her profession became her passion, and she founded a nonprofit, Gifts from Liam, aimed at helping babies thrive in pregnancy and beyond by increasing access to life-saving education and resources.  In this episode, An...

Welcome to season 5 of the Liz Career Coaching Podcast! I am so excited for this season and looking forward to sharing insight, resources, and career stories that will inspire and motivate you regardless of where you are in your career journey.  If you are a returning listener, thank you for joining me and tuning in once again.  If you are new to my show, welcome and I hope that you can check out...

Are you ready to take your LinkedIn profile and engagement to another level? Tune into this episode as Donna Serdula, LinkedIn expert and author of LinkedIn Profile Optimization FOR DUMMIES,  walks us through her SOAR method on how to create a future-forward LinkedIn profile.  Whether you are a LinkedIn novice or avid user, this episode will offer new insight and creative ways to optimize your vis...

If you are over the age of 40 and feeling hesitant about the job search process due to recent negative experiences, or simply not feeling confident about how or where to start, this episode is for you. In this episode, Mike Gardon, Founder and CEO of Rejoin Media and Host of the acclaimed Careercloud Radio podcast shares 7 Job Search Tips for Professionals over 40. Mike is a former derivatives tra...

Because our careers can be fluid, we need to be intentional and aware of our brand to help us stay competitive and relevant. We are essentially our own business and how we market ourselves can be a game changer - therefore we have to approach our brand with an entrepreneurial mindset. In this episode we talk about: How Dr. Jay leveraged his doctoral degree to market his brand in a career outside o...

One of the hard lessons and skills many of us learn late in our careers is self-advocacy.  While we may encounter mentors along the way, many times we have to find it within ourselves to self-advocate. These instances occur when we are looking for a promotion, asking for a raise, negotiating our salary and knowing our value. In this episode, Julieta LaMalfa, CFO at Canela Media, shares her persona...

Are you thinking about going back to school but feel you may be too old? Are you feeling stuck in your current career but afraid to pursue a completely different industry?  For many professionals who are feeling stuck in their career path, the idea of changing careers can be daunting, intimidating and unsettling.  If this resonates with you, you may find inspiration to take that leap of faith afte...

Janet Phan is the author of the forthcoming book Boldly You , and  is the founder of Thriving Elements , a nonprofit that matches underrepresented girls to STEM mentors. Janet has an engaging personal backstory about growing up first-generation in the US and the challenges of having ambitions that didn’t match her family’s cultural expectations. Janet  shares her experience growing a network of me...

In this episode I interview Sergio Patterson, Senior Program Manager at LinkedIn.  Sergio has worked in Silicon Valley for 10 years including Facebook, Amazon and Google. He works with individuals in all stages of their career and helps them prepare, strategize and ultimately break into the top tech companies in Silicon Valley. In this episode we discuss: How Sergio broke into tech as a Communicat...

In this episode I interview Emmanuel Lopez,  a first-generation Latinx trailblazer who  currently works as a bilingual recruiting specialist at Governors State University while also serving as vice-chair for HACE's Chicago aux board. He is passionate about mentorship, building a visible brand, and inspiring the next generation of student leaders. In this episode, we discuss: Emmanuel's a...

In this episode,  I interview Phil Grodin, author of the book, Just Tell Me What I Need to Know!, a practical guide for new and young professionals on how to be successful in the workplace. Phil shares insight and expertise based on his career  background  supervising, mentoring and working with early careerists in the field of finance,  consulting, investment banking, real estate investment and p...

One of the biggest mistakes that college students make is waiting until the end of their academic program to begin thinking about their job search. During the college experience, whether that be undergraduate or graduate school, there are resources and limitless opportunities to gain valuable skills through internships, fellowships, research, leadership opportunities, serving on boards, committees...

As we begin a new year, many of us are motivated to set new goals whether it is to make more money, buy a new home, get a new job, lose weight, start a new business, and the list goes on.   While it is critical to set specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely goals, it is  also important to identify and leverage our innate strengths to help us get through the challenging times and in...

If you are  striving to step into a leadership position or  trying to find your leadership identity this episode is for you. In this episode, I interview Dr. Marisol Capellan, an executive coach, women empowerment and Diversity and Inclusion Speaker and a faculty member at the University of Miami Herbert Business School.  Dr. Capellan shares strategies to gain the confidence to step into a leaders...

For many of us, we grow up with a societal or cultural expectation as to how we measure and define success - whether its status, income, a specific job title, working in a lucrative industry and so on.  But what is the true definition of success?  In this episode I invite Davina Ware to have a conversation and delve into the topic of how we should define success. ​​Davina Ware is a Career Transiti...

If you feel overwhelmed or intimidated by the idea of networking, this episode is for you.  In this episode I have a heart to heart with power networker Kathryn Kaysen Jackson, Career Coach & Consultant on ways to reduce anxiety when approaching networking . Kathryn walks us through techniques and tactics to navigate the networking space based on our individual preferences and comfort level. E...

Are you ready to Reignite your Purpose?  In today's episode, I interview Mark Danaher, Career and Life Coach and  founder of Careers by Design. Mark shares tools and strategies to help you find clarity and ideas for action to reignite your purpose. Episode topics include: 5 signs that you are ready for your next move  Using journaling and free writing to find clarity  Using the wheel of life...