The Potentialist Podcast with Dr. Lee Koles

Judith Gaton is a stylist, life coach, author and former lawyer. Through her signature course, Style Masterclass, Judith teaches her clients that thought work is the key to a lasting makeover. She helps women see that when style and confidence are dialed in, they can do the work they were created to do in the world. Judith’s ultimate philosophy: Confident women build legacies. In this episode, Jud...

This episode is all about getting through the most hated part of the job search: Finding out that we didn’t land the job - that it was offered to someone else.  I take you through the 6 steps to take immediately after a rejection. These steps will help build yourself back to make you a stronger job candidate for the next position that comes around. 

Informational interviews are game changing in the job search process - so why isn’t everyone doing them? In this episode I demystify informational interviews and describe how you can use them at various stages of your job search process. You learn my 6-step process for designing and carrying out the interview and I give you a list of questions you can use to gather a variety of information. The fi...

This episode is all about something that flares up at nearly every phase of the job search process: Doubt.  If you’ve taken a career break and are thinking of going back to work, doubt can stop you in your tracks. You wonder, “How am I going to go back to work?” “Who’s going to hire me?” “What do I have to offer?” The same is true if you want to leave your job for something new: “Is this the right...

This episode is all about the simple secret to jumpstarting your career, your success and your life. It comes from one of my favorite books - one of the most inspirational books I’ve ever read -  “The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy.  The Compound Effect stems from the idea that your decisions shape your destiny. It’s the little, everyday decisions that bring you closer to - or further away from...

What happens if you assess your options and find that the job you really want requires some extra education? Maybe you realize that you need a new degree to be eligible for the kind of work that you really want. In this episode I introduce Camille Roney, aka “The Learning Mom”. Camille is a certified Academic Life Coach who specializes in helping “non-traditional” students balance school with othe...

This episode is all about navigating the latest trend in the job search process: Virtual interviews. A recent poll of 1,100 employers revealed that 82% adopted virtual interviews because of the pandemic. Nearly all - 93% said that they expected to keep using virtual interviews in the future. The bottom line is that virtual interviews work. They’re cost-effective, time-efficient, Covid-friendly and...

This episode is all about the part of the job search process that can paralyze even the most confident job seekers: Salary negotiation.  Only 39% of job candidates negotiate their pay, despite the fact that over 70% of hiring managers expect a negotiation. Think of all the money that’s left on the table! So many of us freeze up when talking about money because it’s not something that we are used t...

When was the last time you were in the market for a job? If it has been a while, chances are the job search game has changed. In this episode I share 5 mistakes people make during their job search that makes them look - and feel - dated. Identifying these mistakes allows you to correct them for yourself before you re-enter the workplace. My goal is for you to have every possible advantage so that...

One of the biggest challenges a woman faces when she becomes a mom is deciding what to do about her professional aspirations and her need for childcare. This episode examines the “Mommy Wars” narrative that claims mothers who choose to return to work and mothers who decide to stay home are “divided into hostile, defensive camps”.  Is this true? What are the costs and benefits of returning to work...

Most job seekers underestimate their potential; they’re convinced that they lack the experience necessary to land meaningful work. Some concerns that arise during a job search include: “I’ve been out of work for too long!” “How do I even begin my job search if I have no experience?” “What if I want to go into a completely different field?” In this episode, I let you in on the 5 secrets to landing...

This episode is all about the inner voice that keeps telling you you’re meant for something more. It begins as a whisper, but grows louder and more persistent.  Your voice may be saying things like: “People are only seeing one side of me.” “I have so much more to give.” “I need to use a different part of my brain.” “I’m not fulfilling my potential.” It can be difficult to know what to do when you...

Have you ever wondered what NOT to do in an interview? In this episode I’ve gathered stories from my own experiences and from those of my recruiter and HR friends to bring you the 10 biggest interview mistakes. By biggest, I mean the most common and most detrimental. Others before you have made these mistakes so that you don't have to! When faced with a potentially stressful situation - like...

Have you ever felt “trapped” in a job you despised? Chances are that the industry, the company or the job itself was in conflict with one or more of your core values. When returning to work, it’s important to find a job that fits your life. To do this you must understand your core values and be sure they are aligned with your potential career opportunities. In this episode you’ll learn: What core...

Are you a good mom? In this episode I welcome guest Jodi Schilling, Founder of The Good Mom Coaching Company and host of the critically acclaimed "The Good Mom Podcast". Jodi works with moms to help them develop strategies to maintain healthy family relationships and feel content with their role as a mom.  Jodi discusses how parents can stay true to their personal and professional aspira...

This episode is all about how the job you begin in 2022 can be even more fulfilling, more interesting and more meaningful than your previous career. Did you know that a smash hit movie sequel shares the same qualities as a successful career sequel? In this episode I share the 5 elements that go into a blockbuster sequel. By the end of this episode you’ll know how to return to work - to rave review...

This is the career countdown you’ve been waiting for all year! I combed through all episodes of “CareerSequel: The Return to Work Podcast” to bring you the Top 10 Best Pieces of Job Search Advice of the year - ranked! Be sure to take notes, save this podcast and share it with your job searching friends - I count down the most impactful strategies to help you land flexible, meaningful work in 2022....

People are catching on to the value of a coach and the coaching industry is experiencing exponential growth. If you haven’t hired a coach yourself, you probably have friends who have used a coach to help them in some way. In fact, the coaching industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world, with more and more organizations and individuals using coaching services - the estimated market...

Join me for the very first CareerSequel Story interview! Jenny Barton discusses her return to  work journey and describes the challenges she overcame when she transitioned from lawyer to stay-at-home mom to her dream job with the National Alzhiemer's Association. 

You’ve gathered information on how to land a job you’ll love…so why is it that you’re not going out there and doing what you know you need to do? In this episode I explain the cognitive psychology behind the reason you’re not taking the actions required to find flexible, meaningful work.  By the end of this episode: You’re going to understand why you are or are not taking action  You’ll learn the...

If you’re thinking of setting aside your career ambitions for the next month, DON’T! Did you know that the holiday season is actually the perfect time for your job search? In this episode, I   tell you all about how the holiday season can actually boost your career opportunities. You’ll learn about how you can propel yourself forward while still enjoying your family, your friends, your vacation an...

Your career break doesn’t typically make it onto the “thank you list” when we consider all the things that enrich our lives. This episode details how being thankful for your career break can pave the way to a flexible, meaningful work that fits your life.  You’ll learn 3 reasons to be thankful for your career break. By the end of this episode:  You’ll see your career break in a totally different l...

This episode is all about how to find yourself after your career break. Specifically, you need to reconnect with your professional self if you want to land a job that plays to your strengths, fits your life and pays you what you deserve.  I discuss the 4 secrets to finding yourself after a career break. By the end of this podcast you’re going to: Look at yourself in a new way Reconnect with your p...

In this episode I discuss why it's never too late to begin a new career. I review - and debunk - 4 myths about going back to work after a long break. By the end of this podcast, you’ll realize that you can absolutely go back to work at any age and have a fantastic career. You'll learn: It is never too late to begin a new career journey. You have a wealth of transferable skills and resour...

In this episode I explain why you've been feeling so awful about networking. The bottom line: You're doing it the OLD way. It's time to learn everything you need to know about the NEW networking - it's a kind of networking that actually feels GOOD.  This kind of networking is rewarding, effective and will pave the way towards a job you’ll love. I'll detail 5 steps of the N...