The Flourish Careers Podcast

Hello, and welcome back! Your career brand is your reputation and how you showcase your talents. It highlights who you are, what you do, and what you stand for. When it comes down to it, the BEST way to stand out is to be yourself! There’s no one else out there like you. Today, we're going to talk about what your career brand is and how to define it. I’ll share some ways to leverage it across all...

Have you ever encountered this situation? You're in the market for a new role, and begin reviewing your ideal company's career page. You notice a job posting you're super excited about and feverishly update your resume and get ready to apply. The next day, you go back to the careers page to apply, only to notice the job posting is taken down after a handful of days. This is an indicator they alrea...

Did you know that THREE people are hired every minute on LinkedIn?! With the click of a button, the ability to search and connect with professionals worldwide is compelling when job searching. So today, we're closing out our three-part series with an episode dedicated to the LinkedIn platform. I will share THREE easy ways to use LinkedIn effectively in your job search. Along with some real-life st...

Have you heard the phrase, "the fortune is in the follow-up?" It's the truth! And unfortunately, most people only think about follow-up in the job search process once they need to. It turns into this reactive activity, OR they don't follow up and potentially lose out on opportunities. Today I'm going to talk through WHY follow-up is critical. Then, I will discuss FIVE scenarios to consider incorpo...

I’m here today to kick off a three-part series on the most frequently asked questions I receive about job searching. Special note, this series is specifically for those who know what they want to do next and are initiating a job search. The first FAQ I want to talk about is modernizing your cover letter. Especially since last week, we went through a crash course on refreshing your resume; I though...

I get it. Talking about yourself is HARD!  Articulating your experience and career aspirations on one piece of paper is both an art and a science. It can be challenging when you’re in your own head all.the.time.  It’s especially tricky with a career change.    Throughout my 15+ years as an HR leader, I can tell you first-hand that these stats are accurate; Recruiters and hiring leaders will skim y...

Let me ask you this: Have you thought about changing your career but felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the task? If so, you’re not alone.  That’s where the power of microsteps comes in.  Microsteps are small, actionable steps that take only a few minutes or seconds to complete. Microstepping is not just the practice I use with my clients; it’s one I use myself. I’ve used it for every career chan...

Today we’re diving into a topic that, in my opinion, isn’t talked about enough in the career change world: believing in yourself. This is the NUMBER ONE thing that keeps people from making a change. I will share a bit about the research and why this is important. Then dive into FOUR tips to help you believe in yourself. Let's get to it! 📚 Tools to help:  Instagram Inspiration, Good News Movement...

That's a wrap on season 1 of The Flourish Careers Podcast!  Creating this show and sharing my thoughts and stories with you has been such a joy. To those of you who are tuning in and have made an effort to let me know the content is resonating with you, thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. 💛 Even though this podcast covers everything I've spent years learning and teaching...

Change is intense. When you have a demanding job, family obligations, and all the things going on, it’s easy to get caught up in the overwhelm + intensity of it. One of the best things you can do to sustain and maintain your energy is to start and end the day from a place of control.  So today, we’re going to talk through WHY morning rituals are critical, especially when making a HEART-based caree...

Let's face it; there's a lot of noise + negativity surrounding us on the daily. I don't know about you, but I've had to force myself to step away from the madness — the information — upon information — upon information that is tossed at me every minute of the day (especially as we enter the holidays) is enough to make my mind spin. And with that, I've been thinking about ways to savor the season v...

Hello! Here we are with a topic everyone loves to hate—networking. When moving into a career you love, cultivating relationships is critical. But let me ask you, does the word "networking" make you cringe?  HEART-Based networking is about connection and building relationships in a comfortable way. Your approach to building relationships gets to be as authentic and exciting as the career you're try...

Hello! Today I'm here with a story about navigating my first year of self-employment. The headline read something like this: SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS, AND HEAVY RAINS EXPECTED. Maneuvering my first year of self-employment through the ins and outs of 2020 global chaos was not in the plans. But I made it safely to shore AND managed to learn a thing or two about successfully navigating an unpredicta...

In response to a listener request (shout out to Johanna!), today I’m going to talk with you about different ways of working, including my path to self-employment. One of the best things about careers in today’s world of work is that there are so many ways to earn a living and do work that is aligned with you, which is the basis of HEART-based career planning. I talk a lot with job seekers about th...

Hey there! Today, we're continuing our chat about breaking the mold regarding careers. Specifically, we're diving into the idea of taking a career break - not just a quick vacation, but a more extended hiatus. You might hear this referred to as a wellness leave, sabbatical, leave of absence, or just a good old-fashioned career break. And the best part? These types of breaks are becoming more widel...

Hello! Here we are with part 2 of our mini-series: How to break the (traditional) rules of career and job searching and why you should. Last time, we talked about HOW to break all the rules. And today, we will dive into SIX traditional career rules we’re breaking (and why you should too). The Bottom Line: it’s time to break the rules and find our perfect-fit career. Times are changing, and we are...

Hello! I'm here with another 2-part mini-series: How to break the (traditional) career and job searching rules AND why you should. Today I’ll talk through HOW to break all the rules. And next week, we will dive into the traditional career rules we’re breaking (and why you should too). The thing about breaking the rules is that it frees you to trust your heart, your inner wisdom, and your insight m...

Hello! Today we are back with part TWO of our mini-series. In the last episode, we discussed different tipping points that may have brought you to change, obstacles that might be holding you back, and tips to overcome those obstacles. Now it's time to ignite the spark to make the jump. I'm sharing SIX secret actions you can take today to build momentum to make your career change happen!  📚 Tools...

Today we are kicking off a 2-part series around one of my favorite career change metaphors: career change + sky diving! We will begin by discussing different tipping points that may have gotten you to the point of leaping. Then jump into reasons keeping you from taking the leap—along with some thoughts to help you move forward. Next week I’ll be back with SIX secret ways to build momentum to make...

Today we're going deep into the step-by-step recipe for creating your HEART-Based career development plan. I'll share the 3 main ingredients along with instructions to prepare a detailed plan to make your change happen. This includes the 3 critical elements for learning: experience, exposure, and education, AND a reason to celebrate everything along your journey! 📚 Tools to help: Article, The Ult...

Welcome back! Today, I will share a story that will inspire you to take the leap and make a career pivot, even when you've been told "no." I'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at my own journey from operations management to HR, and how I made it happen despite the obstacles. But that's not all—I'll also be revealing the top 10 signs that it's time for you to make a change in your own career, and...

Hello! Today we are defining what it means to make a HEART-based career change. HEART-based career planning is about aligning YOU and your work. When you have meaning in your work, it is the core of your energy. It compels you to take action and sustains your energy to move forward with purpose. Specifically, we will start by defining your core + lifestyle values, the foundation for HEART-based ca...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Flourish Careers Podcast! Thank you for being here 💛  In this first episode, I'm walking you through 3 things: What to expect from this show  I'll tell you a story of my unconventional career path  Share an outline of my HEART-Based career change philosophy, including 4 steps to a proactive + personalized career change  Because you deserve a long, radiantly...

The Flourish Careers Podcast is a workshop-style career show packed with actionable tips that are helping professionals navigate the changing world of work and cultivate a happy+healthy career. As a former HR leader turned career coach, expect to learn and be inspired as Jenn shares her best-kept secrets about making heart-based career changes and navigating the ups and downs of job searching in t...