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

Scott's Back (And Thriving!) After Intentionally Taking Time Away

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our mission is to change the way the entire world works, and that starts with you! Do you have your next vacation on the calendar? Are you preparing y...

Do You Need To Go Back To School?

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need to go back to school if you want to make a career change? Maybe you're looking to switch industries and you're wondering if you can do so ...

Break Out Of Your Career Funk By Digging Into Your Strengths

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not feeling like yourself in your career? Get out of your career funk by using your strengths to become the truest version of yourself at work. Unders...

Stop Focusing On Your Resume And Start Building Relationships

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to finding meaningful work, relationships are in & resumes are out! Turns out if you're looking to make a change to more fulfilling work...

How To Stay Positive During A Career Change

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to become frustrated or disheartened when trying to make a career change, particularly if you are feeling burnt out in your current role or ...

Find Your Creative Spark And Revamp Your Boring Career

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you would enjoy your work more if you could do something more creative, but struggled to figure out how to make that a reality...

Is Career Change The Cure For Imposter Syndrome?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself feeling negative about your work, unfocused, procrastinating, downplaying your achievements…if you start to question why you ge...

How Shifting Your Energy Can Transform Your Career

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fear of the unknown is one of the most common hesitations we hear from people wanting to change careers. Not being able to control your situation or k...

Feeling Underqualified? Land The Role You Want With This Career Advice

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The traditional way of job searching doesn't work... you already know that. So how do you land a role in today's world? And not just any role, but you...

Career Change At 35-40

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I am ready for a career change… Will I have to start over? Do I need to go back to school? Will I have to take a pay cut?" 35-40 years old is a com...

Midlife Career Change: Overcome Limiting Beliefs & Make It Happen

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You wake up one day and your career feels off track. Maybe you've realized the work you're doing is no longer meaningful to you, and you want more out...

Why Would You Settle For Anything Less Than Career Happiness?

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If your current role isn't fulfilling, if it isn't checking all the boxes, if it isn't aligned with what you picture as your ideal career… then what...

How To Be More Intentional

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott discusses his family's annual trip abroad, and how he and Alyssa are intentionally using their trip this year to step away from the company for ...

Finding Your Ideal Career By Getting Strategic With Your Strengths

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to making a career change, figuring out what you want to do next can seem extremely daunting, especially when thinking long-term. When t...

How Your Gut Feelings Can Direct Your Career Search

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A huge part of navigating your career search is the challenge of convincing yourself to wait for the right fit and trusting your ideal role will come ...

How To Find The Time To Prioritize A Career Change

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You've realized it's time to make a career change, but you've likely also realized doing so is a big commitment that will take time and dedication. Ho...

Reinventing Yourself To Earn Career Fulfillment With Dr. Marshall Goldsmith

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Linking achievement to happiness or contentment is a common theme in today's society, especially when it comes to evaluating a career. However, to liv...

A Career Change Can Pay Well: How to Ask for More with G. Richard Shell

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you receive a job offer, you are in the best position to negotiate. It's your time to get what you want whether that is more money, better benefi...

Pivoting To A Career That Fits When Your Priorities Change

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Haley wanted a career that was more flexible (and fulfilling). However, she was fearful a career pivot would jeopardize the experience and success she...

Successfully Quitting Your PhD to Find Career Happiness

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the career plan you've alway had falls apart? Anna VanRemoortel's identity was heavily tied to her academic job, so when she realize...

Intentionally Designing Your Life To Do Work You Love With Angela Barnard

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Transitioning careers is hard work, and there are a lot of ups and downs, but when you feel that tug like you were meant for more… you've got to mak...

How to Improve Your Conversation And Negotiation Skills with Kwame Christian

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the pillars of career growth is self-development. When it comes to communicating with our team and even our family and friends, it's important ...

Facing a New Career That Doesn't Fit (and What To Do)

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of the people that we have worked with here at HTYC tend to go through several career changes on their own. They try many of the traditional job ...

Removing Distraction To Build Your Career

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can you remove distraction? Distraction from achieving what's most important to you? Distraction that takes you away from who you want to be spend...

The Pros And Cons Of Career Freedom With Natalie Sisson

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The goal for many people that we work with is to obtain freedom in their life and work. But what does that even mean? Natalie Sisson, The Suitcase Ent...

Amplifying Your Career Search By Mastering First Impressions With Vanessa Van Edwards

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Studies show that people make a first impression in less than 7 seconds. That doesn't give you a lot of time to make a great impression during a job i...

What Happens When Willpower Isn't Working?

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Pursuit of Happiness, Will Smith finds himself sitting on the bathroom floor with his son after everything has come crashing down and he has no...

Choosing Happiness By Creating Your Own Definition of Success

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As humans, we have a tendency to compare ourselves to one another. This doesn't make us feel too great most of the time, but especially when it comes ...

Find A Career That Fits: Stop Letting Others Influence Your Career Decisions

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are the expectations of others holding you back from doing work that is truly fulfilling? Most of us feel like we have to behave like one person when ...

Career Change to Fulfilling Work: What's Holding You Back?

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Years ago, I wanted to learn more about how some people became what I now call Happy High Achievers  – people who were successful in both their car...

Saying No To Job Offers & Holding Out For Your Ideal Role

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Changing careers is hard. Waiting for the right role can be even harder. It's often easier to just settle for a "good enough" role – especially when...

I Am Advancing in My Company But Still Feel Stuck In My Career

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's personal career growth (when you live your definition of success) and then there's career growth according to society's definition of success....

How Trusting Your Intuition Can Positively Impact Your Career And Life

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You've been ignoring that feeling in your gut for a while. Maybe it's been about your job, or how you're raising your kids, or even concerned about yo...

How Liz Used Self Reflection to Discover Her New Career Path

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to making a big career transition to work you love (and get paid well for), there are breadcrumbs throughout your life – sometimes lon...

How To Authentically Network And Build Relationships In Your Career Search

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best ways to gain momentum during your career search is to reach out to employees at the company you want to work for, specifically key dec...

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs to Find Career Happiness

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Raise your hand if you've ever been frustrated with or hated your job, and wanted to leave. I know MY hand went up, and I think I heard ALL of yours, ...

Taking a Step Down From Your Executive Role? When It Makes Sense

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many high performers work hard to climb the corporate ladder. Reaching an executive level is a crowning achievement. Or is it? Dan Ruley had worked hi...

Predicting Your Future: Looking Back Over Successful Career Changes

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Career change can seem scary and difficult because you don't know what will really happen. While you may not be able to see the future, you can still ...

From Career Passion To Life's Purpose With Thomas R. Williams

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If someone asked you right now, "what is your passion?" Would you have an answer?  People tend to devote a lot of their time and energy to figuring o...

How Do I Leverage My Signature Strengths?

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a solid understanding of your signature strengths? Do you need help finding your strengths or feel like your results don't exactly fit you...

The Importance Of Asking For Help: Career Change Advice From A High Performer

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've all experienced setbacks in life, but it's about how we react to them that makes the difference between reaching our goals or letting them fall ...

Goal Setting: How Scott & Alyssa Have Learned To Set Impactful Goals

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your mental limitations are keeping you from making a larger impact in your life and career. I know because I have had the same problem, and hit the s...

5 Challenges That Keep You From Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you set a small goal, you're probably going to succeed. But, if you set ambitious goals and work hard to reach them, it'll be more rewarding. The p...

Career Change For Lawyers Who Feel Stuck

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people feel stuck in their jobs. Trying to break out can seem difficult or impossible (spoiler alert – it's not actually impossible). Adam ...

Behind The Scenes: How Career Coaching Helps You Move Past Your Fears And Make A Big Change

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing - especially during a career change - but you can learn to minimize and overcome that fear. Margaret Fredrickson...

How To Stop Overthinking And Make A Career Change

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is one thing that stops people from making a career change more than anything else. Indecision. Overthinking. "What if it doesn't work out?" "Wh...

How To Land Your Ideal Role When You Feel Unqualified

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do job qualifications always matter? Cheri was feeling unfulfilled and wanted to change careers, but when she looked through job listings, she felt li...

How to Prioritize Time For A Career Pivot By Automating Your Life

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest things that we repeatedly hear from people all over the world is the issue of time. It takes a large amount of time to do just a no...

Intentional Happiness: The Importance Of Being True To Yourself

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people seem to get lucky in life - they get the best jobs, the best houses, the best cars. That's because the science of happiness works whether ...

Get Out Of Your Own Way: Stop Blocking Your Own Path To Career Change

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When considering a career change, you should be asking, "what career fits me?" But instenad, most people beging to spiral with questions: "how am I go...

Career Change 180: When A New Career Actually Doesn't Fit

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not all career changes work out - the grass isn't always greener on the other side. So what do you do when you realize that your previous career actua...

Feeling Lost? Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Role

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You just got promoted or hired. You're super excited! Fast forward a year, the excitment has worn off and you find yourself doing work that doesn't fi...

Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people are afraid to take risks because it's easier to stay where they feel safe and comfortable. But the problem is that if you aren't willing t...

Taking Ownership of Your Role to Find Purpose & Career Happiness

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are there things that are keeping you from delivering your best work? Maybe you're being micromanaged or struggling to have clarity on expectations or...

Negotiating Career Happiness: How To Ask For A Raise

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You know the value you bring to your organization, and you really want to be paid more than what you're currently making. So how do you go about askin...

Making Conversations And Negotiations Work For You With Alexandra Carter

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many college graduates never actually work in the field of study. Alternatively, for those that are able to land a job in their field, the honeymoon p...

Double Your Salary: How to Negotiate A Career Change That Pays Well

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You're ready for a career change, but you're not ready to take a pay cut. The good news is, you don't have to. The best time to increase your salary i...

Positives and Negatives of Starting A New Career: Is It Worth It?

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura had landed an amazing new role, successfully switched industries and was really happy with her new career path. But she was exhausted. A few thi...

Negotiation: A Tool For Your Successful Career Change

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The difference between an average career change and a successful career change often lies in the negotiation. David Sally is an author and award-winni...

From VP In Fashion To Executive Career Coach: Why Alistair Made the Change

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you climbed the corporate ladder only to realize that's not where you really want to be? At 16, Alistair started in retail in the UK, moved to th...

Tom Rath On Career Happiness: Discover How You Contribute to the World

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're the type of high performer that loves to constantly learn new things, whether it's becoming a human-centered leader at your organization, or...

Leveraging What Makes You Unique: The Key to Your Career Change

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you take yourself from good to great? This is a question many of us have asked ourselves when thinking about making a career change. For energy...

Surprising Career Change Advice from 6 People Who Made the Switch

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been there. We've all, at one point, found ourselves unmotivated at work, slumped in our office chairs and felt the burnout slowly creep up ...

How Do Signature Strengths Actually Work?

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people tend to make the mistake that "signature strengths'' means the same thing as strengths. They may look similar but their definitions - not ...

Career Change Advice: Turn Your Hobby Into Your Career

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've listened to the podcast for a while, you know one of my most common pieces of career change advice is to figure out what you WANT out of you...

How To Use Your Network To Land Your Ideal Role

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has a network. And here's a secret… Almost everyone thinks their network isn't big or strong enough to help them land their ideal role. Not...

Greg Mckeown Shares His Essentialism Philosophy Of Focusing On What's Most Important To You

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As our careers advance, we often find that we spend our time in a juggling act, trying to get through the things we have to do, so we can get to the t...

Defining Your Own Version of Success To Find Your Ideal Role

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you have a job that seems prestigious, most people would love to have it, but you can't stand it? We all want to feel successful. Of...

How To Know When It's Time To Ask For Career Help

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you're not in your ideal role, your job may look picture perfect from the outside, but internally you are likely struggling with what to do to fi...

Should I Quit My Job If I Just Changed Careers?

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional job searching doesn't work. You decide you want a career change so you start searching for titles you think you would enjoy, but in the en...

How to Reimagine Your Weaknesses As Strengths

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have strengths and weaknesses, and as we advance through our careers, we learn to cater to our strengths and compensate for our weaknesses. But...

How To Put The Humanity Back Into Your Networking

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In an age of email and LinkedIn, networking has never been easier. But networking has also become a dirty word. It means bothering people for favors o...

Using Your Support Network to Make Your Career Change A Success

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the greatest assets that you can have in pursuing a career change is a support network of people who understand why career change is so importa...

Six Career Experiments To Help You Discover Your Ideal New Role

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Career change means leaving an established routine for something unknown, which is scary and, let's face it, risky. That's why I love career experimen...

How To Identify And Get Your Ideal Role Without Compromising

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over the course of our careers, as we grow, evolve, reach different stages in our lives, what once seemed like a dream job may stop feeling that way. ...

Be Yourself: Find A Career That Fits Your Strengths & Values

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fear of disappointing others can be a powerful barrier to pursuing your ideal role. In our world today it's not "normal" to get paid to be who you are...

How Leveraging Your Strengths At Work Increases Career Happiness

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The feeling you get when you discover your strengths then gain enough clarity on how to apply them in a career that fits, is like opening up a portal ...

Trust Your Gut Feeling, Quit Corporate & Become An Independent Consultant

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alissa knew she had to make a change when she could no longer see anything. Not in a metaphorical sense. Nope. The doctor had confirmed that her perio...

How to Amplify Your Career Growth by Switching Industries

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Linnea is just like you. She was a listener of the HTYC podcast, and decided it was time to make a career change. She signed up for career coaching an...

Using Strengths Finder Assessment In The Real World

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering how to use the Clifton StrengthsFinder Assessment? Is it accurate, Will it tell me what type of career I should focus on? How do I use it ou...

Episode 400! Celebration - We're slowly getting better at it!

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been over 8 years and FOUR HUNDRED Episodes here at Happen To Your Career!  We couldn't have done it without you! So in this special episode of ...

Making A Career Pivot When Corporate Burnout Sets In

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you really enjoyed your job when you started…years ago. But now, you stroll into work each morning disengaged and hopeless. You're not alone. ...

Stop Searching For Career Passion (The Key to Career Happiness)

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Pink is a New York Times best selling author, well-known keynote speaker and speech writer for Al Gore. Looking at his career, you'd have no id...

Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like your career doesn't align with the things that matter to you? Do you want to find work that fits? Sure you do. Well, good news! We're...

Should I Quit My Job? How To Know When To Trust Your Intuition

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Usually when we ask ourselves, "Should I Quit My Job?" we often default to "no" due to the fear of failure or for financial reasons (family, mortgage,...

Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling burned out? Michael was a high-level executive and had what many people would refer to as a "dream job," but something was missing. He wasn't ...

How To Leverage Curiosity During Career Change

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to use something as simple as curiosity as a catalyst for career growth? On this episode, Scott and Jeff Madoff dive into the "how". ...

Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title)

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alyson faced a big challenge as she navigated a career change.  She did all the work to identify what she really wanted in her life and a career, but...

How Career Change Success Depends On Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

02 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure you've heard this countless times - "to be successful in anything requires you to have confidence in yourself". While dealing with limiting b...

An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest stopper of career progression isn't your circumstances. Nope. it's getting stuck in the trap of indecision and inaction. Only it doesn't f...

Never Feel Lost During A Career Change: An Inside Look

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to get overwhelmed or fall into the traditional rut of browsing job boards, applying for everything, and hoping it all works out. The top le...

Finding an organization (and cause) that fits you

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get something exceptional. Here's an idea: What if your work not only paid your bills, not only worked for a company that you wanted to, bu...

Can Your Work Change The World? How To Make A Meaningful Impact In Your Career

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You've seen those quotes on instagram, facebook or linkedin about changing the world. They're cliche. "You can change the world if you care enough." O...

How to Design Conversations to Fuel Your Career Growth with Fred Dust

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone can agree on the importance of being able to communicate with one another. But how many of us are actually great at it? Learning to make conv...

Top Lessons I've Learned From Screwing Up Goal Setting For A Decade

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every single year Alyssa and I sit down to set our goals for the year. It's something that I've grown to look forward to every year. It's the time whe...

Shorten Your Career Transition Using Scott Young's "Ultralearning"

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're in the middle of a career transition, you likely have a lot going on. What if I told you you could get 4x your results in half the time by u...

Creating A Path To Your Ideal Career (And The Tool You Need To Make It Happen)

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is one thing we mention on the show again and again and again,  but we've never talked specifically about it or how to use it on the podcast, e...

Career Change for Teachers: How To Know When It's Time to Switch Industries

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia wanted to switch from education to consulting. Here's the catch: She was unemployed during the pandemic with most of her experience in teaching....

Career Advancement Against All Odds with Shannon Huffman Polson

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if there was a simple way to develop the determination and grit that so many successful people have? Turns out, there is! Award-winning author Sh...

Leveraging Your Introversion To Advance Your Career with Holley Gerth

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Introverts tend to get a bad rap in social situations. They can be viewed as slow decision makers or socially awkward. I know because I'm an introvert...