Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

How to Master Job Offer Negotiation Without Burning Bridges

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Negotiating a job offer can feel intimidating. You want to ask for more without sounding greedy or risking the offer. In this episode, negotiation exp...

Why Informational Interviews Fail and the Career Change Strategy That Works Better

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the #1 networking strategy you've been told to use is actually holding you back? In this episode, Scott Anthony Barlow reveals the smarter, fa...

Burnout Followed Me After I Quit — Until I Discovered the Bridge Role

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Quitting your job doesn't always fix burnout — sometimes, it follows you. In this episode, Amanda Love shares how a bridge role gave her the space, ...

From Academia to Federal Government: Michal's Second Career Pivot

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A career change isn't permanent—no matter how much time and effort you've invested. After transitioning from academia to a research role, Michal Bal...

Career After Kids: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She had the PhD, the career, the stability—then parenthood changed everything. This episode dives into Michal's bold career change after parenthood ...

The Unexpected Triggers Behind Career Change: 16 Life Events That Force a Transition

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're not stuck because you lack ambition—you're stuck because something big has shifted. How Burnout, Breakups, and Babies Trigger Career Change. ...

Jill Thought She Needed a New Job—What She Really Needed Was This

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if quitting isn't the answer? Jill's journey proves that experimenting with your career while still employed can create powerful ripple effects a...

How The Wrong Career Can Affect Your Mental Health

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when burnout, a toxic work environment, and an unaligned life all hit at once? For Jackie, the answer was a bold, full-life transformatio...

Conversation Habits of Top Performers That Define Your Career Success – Charles Duhigg

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The way you communicate could be the reason you're stuck, OR the reason you get ahead. Charles Duhigg shares the Supercommunicator framework that help...

When Career Growth Hinders Meaningful Work: Dan's Career Transition Story

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when career growth pulls you away from the work that you actually love? Dan Ruley's career transition story is a powerful reminder that t...

Using Your Strengths as Your Career Change Compass

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your strengths aren't just what you're good at—they're your career compass. When you ignore your signature strengths, even great opportunities becom...

Make Job Boards Effective for Your Career Search: Angie's Secret to Finding Her Ideal Role

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of sending dozens of applications into the void with no response? The real problem isn't your resume or the job market, it's that most people us...

The Career Break That Saved My Career and How I Found Meaningful Work

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about returning to work after a career break, but feeling paralyzed by the gap on your resume? After years in a demanding executive role, Car...

When Your Career No Longer Fits Your Life: How to Make a Meaningful Change

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you have a "great job" where you've been extremely successful. But does any of that matter if you dread going to work? Nope, you're not ungratef...

What's Keeping You Stuck in Your Career (and How to Get Unstuck) (4 of 4)

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As human beings, when we get stuck, we tend to focus on one thing that we latch onto as the "reason" why. Or one thing that if we could only do, it wo...

4 Examples of Career Changes Without Starting Over (3 of 4)

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard of career coaches use a ranking system for career change difficulty? As the difficulty goes up, these career coaches would have yo...

Discover the Transferable Experience You Already Have (2 of 4)

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your skills transferable to your dream career? Many people don't believe that their skills can apply to the career they are desiring to move into....

How to Get Unstuck (Without Starting Over) (1 of 4)

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering if you have to choose between another degree and staying in the comfortably-miserable job you're in right now? There's a third option: A mor...

Career Change at 50: From "Too Old to Change" to Multiple Options (3 Real Stories)

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feel trapped by decades of success in a career that no longer fulfills you? This episode challenges everything you think you know about career change ...

Is Career Change in Your 40s Just a Midlife Crisis? Or Career Awakening?

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Society calls a career change during your 40s a midlife crisis, but society is often wrong :) In this episode, you'll hear from five professionals who...

Am I Too Far Into This Career Path or Can I Do Something Different?

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like your specialized career has become a prison - that you're "too far in" to do anything else? Criminal prosecutor Jenna felt exactly the ...

The Power of Awkward Connections: Escaping Career Boredom Through Strategic Networking - Travis's Career Change Story

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest career networking myth says to "tell everyone you're looking" - but that rarely works unless you do this one crucial thing. Travis discove...

Using Strengths in Job Search: Surprising Results From Edna's Career Change Story

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck in career transition uncertainty? When scientist Edna quit her unfulfilling job without another lined up, she used her analytical skills...

I Needed a Layoff to Get Unstuck: How It Became My Career Breakthrough

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Turn your unexpected layoff into the career transformation you've been waiting for. In this episode, discover how Kristen's layoff became the catalyst...

Leaving a Great Job: The Best Career Decision I Ever Made - Vivi's Career Change Story

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guilt of wanting more from a "good job" weighs heavier than the job itself. "Who am I to complain?" you wonder, as your creativity withers and Sun...

From "Biggest Mistake of My Life" to the "Best Fit of My Life" - Kate's Career Change Story

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The regret hits you like a wave: "I've made a terrible mistake." Years of education, identity, and effort seemingly wasted on the wrong career choice....

It's Not Work Life Balance You Want; It's This

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget everything you've been told about work-life balance, it's actually an illusion. After talking to over 2,000 professionals, we discovered what p...

Get Hired by Your Ideal Workplace (Without Applying to 200 Jobs)

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget sending 200 applications into the void. The most successful job seekers identify a handful of dream companies and go all-in on building relatio...

Laid Off? 10 Actions to Shorten Your Job Search by Months & Reduce Stress (What to Do if You Get Laid Off)

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first thing most people do after being laid off is dive into job boards and start applying everywhere. It feels productive, even logical – it's ...

Less Stress, Happier Family: Surprising Results From Career Transition

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like work stress is stealing your best self from your family? Cheri's story reveals how career change freed her from morning dread and gav...

Can Less Job Applications = More Offers?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The panic of job searching often drives us to apply everywhere, hoping something sticks. Yet after helping thousands find meaningful work, we've disco...

ADHD Strategies for Adults: 8 Unexpected Approaches That Transformed My Work Life

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've read all the productivity advice out there, but nothing has really worked for you long-term. Guess what? The productivity rules you've been tau...

The Career Clarity Myth: Everything You've Been Told About Finding Career Direction Is Backward

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One mistake many people make when searching for clarity in their work and life is stepping back, hoping clarity will magically appear. While time and ...

I Thought I Needed to Escape My Career (The Real Problem Surprised Me) - Carolyn's Career Change Story

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling trapped in a career that's making you miserable? Carolyn was ready to abandon 25 years of engineering expertise after a devastating management...

Career Change Advice: Six Professionals Share What Worked to Find Their Ideal Job

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest obstacle to your ideal career isn't the job market, your resume, or your competition - it's YOU. Six professionals who successfully made t...

Want to Start a Business? 5 Essential Questions No One Asks (Especially if you have a family)

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've got the entrepreneurial itch. Maybe you're Googling "How much savings do I need to start a business?" or "At what point can I quit my job?" St...

How Tuning Into Your Desires Can Guide You to Career Fulfillment

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You may already know what you truly want to be doing, but haven't allowed yourself to consider it... yet. Karen Woodin-Rodríguez had a thriving caree...

Write Networking Emails That Get Responses 💯 for Test Drive Conversations

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You spend time crafting the perfect LinkedIn message or email… and then? Crickets. No response. Just another message lost in the void. With inboxes ...

The Secret to Effectively Job Searching in 2025

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Job searching in 2025 feels impossible — here's what to do about it. Recruiters are flooded with applications. Job postings get hundreds (sometimes ...

Redefining Your Career Identity to Prioritize Family and Well-Being

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the career you worked so hard to build no longer fits the life you want? When a family health crisis made Divya reevaluate her prior...

Leveraging Your Strengths for Career Fulfillment: How Self-Awareness Drives Career Success

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The key to your ideal career likely isn't more skills or experience; instead, it's understanding yourself. Career coach and Gallup-certified strengths...

Severance Package Negotiation: Asking for Exit Packages in Any Industry (Even Yours!)

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Negotiating severance in an industry that doesn't offer it… sounds impossible, right? But what if you could give yourself the time and space to make...

Creating Your Ideal Career Path by Embracing Your Passion

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you didn't have to escape your job? What if the place you were your happiest and the place you found your solace was actually where you worked...

Feeling Stuck? Moving from Burned Out to Building a Career You Love

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck in a job that no longer brings you joy? The fear of the unknown can leave you paralyzed, unsure of how to take that first step toward so...

Giving Yourself Permission to Change Careers When a 'Great Job' No Longer Fits

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling trapped in a job that seems perfect, but leaves you feeling drained and unfulfilled? Morgan was there too. Discover how she gave herself permi...

Transitioning from Burnout to a Fulfilling Career with a Bridge Role

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you're in a job that's burning you out, quitting can feel like a huge weight has been lifted. But that relief doesn't last forever — going with...

Goal Setting: How Scott & Alyssa Use Strengths and Accountability to Achieve Bold Goals

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether or not you're operating in your strengths can make or break your goals. This year, Alyssa and I learned just how much staying aligned with our...

Escaping the Cycle of Reactive Career Moves and Making an Intentional Change

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of taking on roles that don't truly align with you? Many people grow their careers by taking the next available o...

Is Now a Good Time to Look for a Job? (Layoffs, Job Market Decline, Economic Slowdown)

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Layoffs. Hiring freezes. Economic slowdown. With all the doom-and-gloom headlines, it's tempting to think that you should delay your career change. Bu...

Should I Pause My Job Search During the Holidays?

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most people hit pause on their job search during the holidays, assuming it's a waste of time. But what if they're wrong? Listen as Scott reveals why t...

Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence When You Outgrow a Role You Once Loved

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the job you once loved no longer excites you? Or, even worse, is burning you out? Heather Yurovsky has been an attorney, marketing d...

Unhappy, Isolated, and Stuck: Breaking Free from Career Dissatisfaction

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know when you've made the right career decision? Louise McNee thought she knew—until her job changes didn't solve her dissatisfaction. De...

Finding a Flexible Job by Defining Your Ideal Work Environment

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you took all the energy you've been spending on job searching and focused it entirely on the one company you knew was perfect for you? In this...

Communicating Your Worth and Refusing to Settle in Your Career Transition

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The moment you decide to stop settling could be the moment everything changes. When Julia set out to make a career transition, she committed to no lon...

Make Awkward Connections: Escape Career Boredom Through Strategic Networking

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your ideal role isn't hiding on a job board, just waiting for you to enter the perfect search term. Actually... It's probably even closer than that. M...

Do You Actually Need A Resume?

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Think a resume is the golden ticket to landing your ideal role? Think again! Get ready to uncover why resumes aren't as crucial as you've been led to ...

7 Career Change Myths That Are Keeping You From Meaningful Work

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's holding you back from doing work you truly enjoy? Hold onto whatever answer just popped into your head—and give this episode a listen. Chance...

Job Interview Tips, How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself"

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the question that strikes fear in every job seeker. You know it's coming, but how the heck do you answer the dreaded, "So… tell me about yourse...

Leaving Education and Burnout Behind for a Journey to Meaningful Work

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know when it's time to walk away from a job you once loved? After 12 years in education, Sandra found herself burned out, overwhelmed, and ...

Should You Quit Your Job to Focus on Making a Career Change?

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leaving a job without another lined up can seem risky, but it doesn't have to be—especially if a misaligned role is holding you back from making pro...

Do I Need to Take a Pay Cut When Changing Careers?

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest misconceptions about career change is the belief that you'll have to take a pay cut when shifting to a new role or industry. While ...

Having the Resilience to Pivot When a Career Change Doesn't Fit

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if the career change you worked so hard for turns out to be the wrong move? How do you keep from going backward and instead build the resilience ...

Rebuilding Confidence After Career Disappointment

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When what you thought was your dream job pulls a Scooby-Doo on you, leaving you feeling defeated and lost, how do you rebuild? Travis shares how he ov...

Discovering Career Happiness After Leaving a Toxic Job

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we allow ourselves to stay stuck in careers that don't fit us... and sometimes even in down right awful jobs? Emily shares her journey of break...

Key Moments That Spark a Career Change

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've all faced those moments when we stop and wonder if our current path is truly right for us. Sometimes it's a subtle hint, other times it's a jarr...

Redesigning Your Career to Align with Your Evolving Priorities

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when your career no longer aligns with your life? For Haley it meant stepping away from a company she had worked at for 10 years. She wan...

Breaking Free from Corporate and Embracing Fulfillment on Your Own Terms

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever reached what you thought was the pinnacle of success, only to feel overwhelmed and unfulfilled?  Roberta Dombrowski experienced just th...

Finding Your Ideal Career Path: How to Uncover Roles You Didn't Know Existed

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You want something different, you know that for sure, but what else could you do? What else is even out there? How can you find out? Caity Noonan foun...

Work Life Balance: From "Biggest Mistake of My Life" to "Best Fit of My Life"

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly half of healthcare workers reported feeling burned out and stated they would be looking for a new job, according to the CDC in 2022. If you're ...

Improving Your Well-Being by Aligning Your Career with Your True Self

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're just going through the motions at work, not truly being yourself? What if you could transform your career by aligning it with wh...

Career Change Advice for Lawyers Seeking More Fulfilling Work

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a lawyer is often seen as a prestigious career milestone—society tells us that once you've achieved it, YOU'VE MADE IT. So why it is that s...

Beyond Career Change: How to Keep Evolving and Thriving

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what happens after you land your ideal role? Transitioning from a draining, unenjoyable job to a job you love can feel like a happily ev...

Career Clarity: The Journey to Discovering What You Truly Want

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If money were no object, what would your dream retirement look like? Now, imagine turning that dream into your everyday reality—today! In this episo...

What Does It Take to Make an Intentional Career Change?

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Making an intentional career change is no easy feat. In this episode, we delve into the crucial elements necessary to transition into fulfilling work....

Why It's So Difficult to Make an Intentional Career Change Alone

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all know how hard it can be to make monumental change without any support, and an intentional career change isn't any different. Discover why it's ...

What is an Intentional Career Change? (+ How It Differs from a Job Change)

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if your career change isn't just about finding a new job, but about making a profound shift towards a more fulfilling life? What if you want to f...

Finance Career Change: Aligning Values to Find Meaningful Work

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel unhappily stuck working in finance and want to make a change, this episode is for you. Natalie was working in a client-facing role in the ...

Improve Your Career and Life by Becoming a Supercommunicator with Charles Duhigg

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to get anything done, you need to be able to communicate with other people. Whether it's salary negotiation, networking, job interviews, o...

Leaving a Misfit Job in Search of Career Fulfillment

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Problem: I just quit my job after a year because it wasn't a fit. How do I identify opportunities that fit? That's what Edna wrote when she first cont...

How Can I Ask for a Raise? Take Control of Your Income by Increasing Your Salary

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this before you ask for a raise! If you feel like you're not being paid what you're worth, it's definitely time to ask for a raise. But the...

Less Stress, Better Parenting: Surprising Results from Intentional Career Change

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No, your career isn't everything, but your happiness is! While work is only a fraction of your life, we all know thoughts and feelings about that work...

Avoiding Desperation and Making a Career Change with Purpose

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When your job begins negatively affecting other aspects of your life—your family, your health, your self-worth—those are usually red flags signali...

Job Search Strategies: How to Identify Companies You Want to Work For

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a part of career change that almost everyone gets stuck on. They have an idea of what they're looking for but are unsure how to turn that into...

Step Into Your Potential: Overcome Doubt and Find Meaningful Work You Love

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's holding you back from doing more meaningful work? After working with thousands of career changers, we've learned that it's almost never externa...

Building a Network from Scratch in a New Industry or Location

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching out to your network when making a career change seems like great advice… until you realize you want to pivot into something brand new and y...

Career Change at 40: Getting Intentional About Your Next Move

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your career on autopilot? We see it all the time. Something happens, maybe it's a change in your personal life, maybe it's a company restructuring ...

Time Management Strategies for Career Change

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Think you're too busy to make a career change? Think again! In this episode, Scott gives tips and strategies to manage your time and create more space...

How to Harness Your Signature Strengths to Conquer Imposter Syndrome

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you realize you were wrong about what you wanted for your career? How do you overcome the imposter syndrome of pivoting to a compl...

How Long Does an Intentional Career Change Take?

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After working with thousands of people who have made intentional career changes, we've learned a lot... including how long it normally takes to make t...

Using Career Experiments to Pinpoint Your Ideal Career

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could try out a new career before committing? Turns out, you can! Discover how to use career experiments to test new careers without the c...

Career Wanderlust: Leaving a Job You're Great At in Search of an Even Better Fit

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is not just for people who don't like their jobs. Sometimes you feel the itch to make a change even when you're in a really great situati...

Growing Your Career by Getting Comfortable With Uncomfortable Conversations

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to take more control of your career there's no way around it: You are going to have some awkward conversations with your boss. But what if...

Intentionally Changing Careers To Fit Your Life Design

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is our culture so obsessed with job titles and job status? Just think about how often we ask, and are asked by others, "So, what do you do?" This ...

Refusing to Settle for Anything Less Than Meaningful Work

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's this funny phenomenon that happens when people are looking for intentional work. They get to a point where they've been working on their caree...

How to Translate Your Value to Organizations After a Career Break

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a break from your career isn't uncommon - many people press pause due to children, health, travel, etc. But one mistake people make is thinking...

The Secret to Effectively Job Searching in 2024

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recruiters and hiring managers are absolutely drowning in potential candidates today, so how can you stand out when job searching? How do you convince...

The Discomfort Zone: How Taking Risks Can Lead To A Fulfilling Career

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Career change can be uncomfortable. You'll likely have to break out of your comfort zone to progress down a new path that may be full of unknowns 👻...

How to Strategically Use Your Strengths in an Interview (Live Coaching Call)

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everywhere you look these days, you can find articles sharing why focusing on your strengths is more valuable than improving your weaknesses. Using yo...

How to Create Your Ideal Role Within Your Current Company

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If your ideal role doesn't exist, it may be up to you to create it! It's all about figuring out exactly what you want and need out of your career, and...

Escaping Career Crisis Mode And Finding Work That Fits You

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The irony of being stuck at a job you hate is that it seems to consume your every waking moment. It begins to bleed into other areas of your life, and...