296 I The Role Of Difficult Conversations In Unlocking Career Opportunities with Michelle Schafer

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Previously titled “#296: How Having Difficult Conversations Can Accelerate Your Career Growth with Michelle Schafer” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 2, 2026

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***Join us for our 300th Episode Celebration*** On Thursday 27th November, we will be coming together to celebrate reaching this amazing milestone with a Live Podcast Recording & Networking Event.I would love to see you there. Grab your ticket. There are only 30 seats available. ______In this powerful episode, I am joined by fellow career coach Michelle Schafer, who also specialises in career transition and leadership development. Together, they explore why mastering difficult conversations at work is a critical skill for professional growth and long-term fulfilment.Michelle shares her personal journey from experiencing job loss twice to building a thriving coaching practice — and how those experiences shaped her belief that real career advancement begins with courageous conversations. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to confidently navigate difficult conversations that shape your career trajectoryThe mindset shift from waiting for opportunities to creating them through dialogueSimple ways to prepare for a meaningful career development conversationHow to raise your visibility by connecting with colleagues across your organisationWhy reflection and self-awareness are key to making aligned career decisions🧭 Action Steps:Reflect: Identify what gives you energy, what drains you, and your non-negotiables.Initiate: Schedule a dedicated career development conversation with your leader — don’t wait for the annual review.Connect: Build internal relationships by being curious, joining cross-functional projects, or engaging in workplace communities.✨ Memorable Quote:“It’s not your forever place. You’re not going to feel stuck forever — there are always choices and steps you can take.” — Michelle Schafer🔗 Connect with Michelle:LinkedIn: Michelle SchaferWebsite: mshafercoaching.caGet a free chapter of her book Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose via her website.🔗 Connect with Janine LinkedIn: Janine EsbrandWebsite: Career Change Makers Join the waitlist to explore 1:1 coaching Send us a text

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