The Potentialist Podcast with Dr. Lee Koles
Episodes
What is Potential? (Debunking the Myths)
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You are capable of far more than you realize.In this kickoff episode of the Unlock Your Potential series, Dr. Lee Koles breaks down one of the most mi...
The Final Episode (and New Beginning)
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, Everyone! Welcome to a special, new episode after a long time away. I’m your host, Dr. Lee Koles, and this episode is going to be very diffe...
Ep. 72 - When Your Career Path Leads to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Work - (with Nihal Kattar)
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a lightbulb moment when your ideal career path presents itself (at last!). My former client, Nihal Kattar, shares his career story that began w...
Secrets to Work-Life Balance (with Laurie Halter)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the CareerSequel podcast, guest Laurie Halter and I get real about the challenges of work-life balance. We discuss:Authenticity as ...
Writing a Cover Letter (without the Stress!)
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode eliminates the stress and mystery from writing a cover letter. I answer the pressing question, “Do I HAVE to write one?” (Spoile...
Interview Red Flags
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take a peek into the brain of a hiring manager. In this episode I reveal the 5 interview red flags that will eliminate a job candidate from the runnin...
BEST OF 2022: Finding Your Purpose (with Sari Kimbell)
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've been waiting for this: my #1 episode in my "BEST OF 2022 SERIES" countdown, where I unveil the most downloaded, shared and discu...
BEST OF 2022: When a Nonlinear Career Path is the Perfect One (with Enith Williams)
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for the third episode in my “BEST OF 2022” Series where I count down the most downloaded, shared and discussed episodes of the year.This e...
BEST OF 2022: Changing Careers to Pursue a Big, Giant Dream (with Judith Gaton)
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for the second episode in my “BEST OF 2022” Series where I count down the most downloaded, shared and discussed episodes of the year.This ...
BEST OF 2022: Lessons From My Mom About Returning to Work
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode in my "BEST OF 2022" Series where I count down the most downloaded, shared and discussed episodes of the year. ...
Using Your Strengths to Accomplish Career Goals (with my coach, Dave Moreno)
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in a special episode as I coach my coach! Listen in to my conversation with life and business coach, Dave Moreno. I unveil Dave’s Top 5 Clif...
Inside a Strengths Coaching Session (with Kristi Falany)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to peek behind the curtain at a real Strengths Coaching session? Join me as I walk life coach Kristi Falany through her CliftonStrengths results....
Uplevel Your Career with Gratitude
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re going to dive into gratitude - talk about the science of it: Why it feels good, the neuroscience behind it, how we can create...
The Career Paths Not Taken (with my mentor, Dr. Saul Kassin)
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about the career paths not taken, the decisions you make that steer you from one path to another - and how it all seems to wo...
Be the CEO of Your Career (with Andra Erickson)
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with life and business coach Andra Erickson about assessing your career from a strategic vantage point: as the CEO. Andra sha...
How to Recover from Burnout (with Pete Beskas)
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout plagues personal lives and derails careers. It impacts people at all levels of their career journey, regardless of age or their job tenure. G...
Career Inspiration from a Navy SEAL (with JP Bolwhann)
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode offers an insider’s view of a career path that twisted, turned and defied the odds. A former Navy SEAL, JP Bolwahnn, is a cert...
Insider Secrets of LinkedIn (with Jeremy Schifeling)
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features special guest, Jeremy Schifeling, co-author of the fantastic book, “Linked: Conquer LinkedIn. Get Your Dream Job. Own Your Fut...
LinkedIn Profile Workshop - Part IV: Your About Section
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for the finale of my 4-Part LinkedIn Profile Workshop. In this episode, I take the mystery out of writing your About Section - the part of you...
Linkedin Profile Workshop Part III: Your Experience Section
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for Part III of my 4-Part LinkedIn Profile Workshop. In this episode, I tell you everything you need to know to create a powerful Experience S...
LinkedIn Workshop Part II: Your Headline
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for Part II of my 4-Part LinkedIn Profile Workshop. In this episode, I tell you everything you need to know to optimize your LinkedIn Headline...
LinkedIn Profile Workshop Part I: Your Perfect Photo
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the greatest tools to develop your career is LinkedIn. As of today, LinkedIn has over 830 million users worldwide. It’s the ideal platform fo...
Coping with Anxiety at Work
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to Mental Health America’s 2021 Mind the Workplace report, almost 83% of respondents felt emotionally drained from their work. 85% said th...
The 4 Secrets of Career Success
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode answers the often-asked question: “What is the very best way to advance my career?”So I’ve challenged myself with distilling...
Managing Your Work Relationships (with Melissa Caveney)
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode examines our career in the context of relationships. Life coach and “relationship guru” Melissa Caveney joins us to discuss:How our b...
Finding Your Purpose (with Sari Kimbell)
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you’ll learn about what it means to find your purpose and how this fits into your career trajectory. Best of all, meet Sari Kimbell ...
When a Nonlinear Career Path is the Perfect One (with Enith Williams)
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about a very twisty, curvy career path that ends in a dream job. It’s the story of my guest, Enith Williams, with chapters that incl...
When You Feel Guilty About Quitting Your Job
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s nothing like guilt to zap the thrill that should accompany your next career move.After searching and strategizing, you landed a job that wil...
Owning Your Talents & Becoming an Entrepreneur (with Norma Mendelson)
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode details the inspirational story of my former client, Norma Mendelson. After over a decade of practicing law, Norma took a 20+ year career...
Signs That it's Time to Make a Career Change
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling unfulfilled in your career? Sometimes it’s difficult to discern whether you’re merely experiencing career “growing pains” or i...
"BEST OF" SERIES (Part III) - How to Change Your Life with LinkedIn
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part III of my “BEST OF” SERIES! For three weeks in a row I’m bringing back the most downloaded, shared and foundational podcast epis...
"BEST OF" SERIES (Part II): Why You Can't Stand Networking
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part II of my “BEST OF” SERIES! For three weeks in a row I’m bringing back the most downloaded, shared and foundational podcast episo...
"BEST OF" SERIES (Part I): What You Need to Know About Strengths
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 1 of my “BEST OF” SERIES! For the next three weeks I will share three of the most downloaded, shared and foundational podcast epis...
The Lies You Tell Yourself About Money (with Jill Wright)
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about money: how it impacts your job search, your return-to-work decisions and your career trajectory. \Joining me today is m...
Taking Chances and Creating Your Personal Brand (with Kristin Graham)
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This value-packed episode features guest Kristin Graham, founder of Unlock, and an expert on optimizing productivity and performance. Kristin spent 20...
How to Find the Perfect Organization
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So often when we’re looking for a job or beginning our next chapter, we put ourselves under the microscope and judge ourselves. We wonder who will h...
Top Career Trends of 2022 (with Jill Griffin)
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jill Griffin - fellow career strategist, executive coach and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach - and I discuss the top career trends o...
Do You Have Imposter Syndrome?
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter syndrome is the feeling that we haven’t earned our accomplishments or that our ideas and skills aren’t worthy of other’s attention. It ...
Busting Return to Work Myths
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take you on a Mythbuster Mission! We debunk the top 5 return to work myths that paralyze job seekers, preventing them from building...
Lessons From My Mom About Returning to Work
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I introduce you to the person who personally demonstrated to me that you can step out of the workforce, take time off to stay home with your...
When You Need to Make a Decision
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share my favorite life coach strategies to help you make decisions. When you decide to become decisive, you open yourself up to grow...
Changing Careers to Pursue a Big Giant Dream (with Judith Gaton)
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Judith Gaton is a stylist, life coach, author and former lawyer. Through her signature course, Style Masterclass, Judith teaches her clients that thou...
When You Get Rejected
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Your Ultimate Guide to Informational Interviews
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Informational interviews are game changing in the job search process - so why isn’t everyone doing them? In this episode I demystify informational i...
Why You're Doubting Yourself
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Simple Secret to Jumpstarting Your Career
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
When You Decide to Go Back to School (with Camille Roney)
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 deg...
The Biggest VIRTUAL Interview Mistakes
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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%...
How to Negotiate Your Salary Like a Boss
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 j...
Is Your Job Search Strategy Dated? (How I Got My Haters)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Myth of the "Mommy Wars"
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 childcar...
How to Get a Job With No Experience
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most job seekers underestimate their potential; they’re convinced that they lack the experience necessary to land meaningful work. Some concerns tha...
When You're Meant for Something More
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Biggest Interview Mistakes
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Unleash The Power of Your Core Values
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Will Your Career Hurt Your Family? (with Jodi Schilling)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 "...
YOU: The Star of a Blockbuster Career Sequel
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.Di...
The Year's Very Best Job Search Advice
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 bri...
Why is Everyone Getting a Coach (and Do You Need One)?
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
CareerSequel Story: A Lawyer Takes a New Path and Lands Her Dream Job
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for the very first CareerSequel Story interview!Jenny Barton discusses her return to work journey and describes the challenges she overcame ...
Why You Aren't Taking Action
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
5 Ways to Advance Your Career Over the Holiday Season
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Give Thanks to Your Career Break
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 detail...
How to "Find Yourself" After a Career Break
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why It's Not Too Late to Begin a New Career
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 br...
Why You Can't Stand Networking
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Ace Your Interview
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode provides everything you need to go out there and ace your interview. The process will be demystified and you'll feel calm & conf...
How to Create a Winning Resume
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m going to calm your fears and get you on track to writing a resume that will showcase your skills, get into the hands of a hirin...
How to Change Your Life With LinkedIn
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about my favorite social media platform, LinkedIn, and how you can use it to change your life. If you’re serious about finding a job...
How to Identify Your Strengths
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about how to identify your "superpowers": Your strengths. Your job search becomes so much easier when you understand you...
How to Restore Your Confidence
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has your confidence been shaken since you took a career break? You’re not alone - lack of confidence is the biggest obstacle to those re-entering th...
How to Leverage Your Career Break
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you worry your career break will prevent you from finding a great job? In this episode I challenge this notion and discuss how you can use your bre...
How to Return to Work After a Career Break
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling confused about how to go back to work after a career break? In this episode I discuss how to end your career break and find a job you ...
Welcome to CareerSequel - The Return to Work Podcast
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode welcomes you to CareerSequel - The Return to Work Podcast and gives you a sneak peek at the topics to be discussed in upcoming weeks. Eve...