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| EP42: Behind the scenes of my business in Q3 | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:48:33 | |
Book an Intro Call with me Join Career Incubator waitlist Welcome to the third behind-the-scenes summary of my past quarter! I'm talking about the biggest themes, challenges and success of my business in Q3. These episodes are all about personal reflections on navigating a solo coaching business and are especially valuable if you're a fellow or an aspiring entrepreneur yourself. For me, Q3 has been about managing my capacity while pregnant with baby number 2, investing in my skillset and making sure I get the ROI from every learning experience and finally balancing my different sources of income. I hope you enjoy this look behind the curtain of my business! 00:05 Introduction 03:04 Navigating second pregnancy as an entrepreneur 15:43 A major investment I'm making in my business 25:00 Managing expectations with investments in learning 27:34 How seasonality affects my business 29:16 The importance of conscious decision-making 37:48 Authenticity in Business Strategies 38:24 The money side of things 41:13 Recent launch of my Career Incubator Program 45:20 What's coming up next 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP41: How to fill skill gaps to secure more interviews | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:52:26 | |
Book an Intro Call with me Join Career Incubator waitlist This episode is an actual masterclass in upskilling and increasing your chances to get the jobs you want. I explain how to strategically pick, learn, and present the right skills to stand out in today's competitive job market. You'll learn a super practical 3-tier framework for skill prioritization, actionable learning methods beyond passive content consumption, and ways to overcome barriers like software tool costs, to help you become more employable and land your dream roles. Whether you're an active job seeker struggling with application rejections or a business professional looking to future-proof your career, this will help you build an in-demand skill set and showcase it effectively in your applications. 00:00 - Why Skills Matter Most in Job Search & CV Application 05:15 - A 3-Step Priority Framework for Picking the Right Skills to Learn 11:30 - How to Learn Skills in Ways Employers Actually Care About 18:05 - Overcoming Obstacles: Managing High Costs & Software Tool Access 27:10 - Developing the #1 Career Skill: Resourcefulness 32:40 - How to Apply Skills Through Personal Projects & Volunteering 41:15 - How to Present Your New Skills on Your CV & LinkedIn 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP40: How to do the things that will move your career forward | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:52:29 | |
Book an Intro Call with me You probably know what you should be doing to move your career forward. The problem starts when it comes to actually doing the things. That's what I'll help you with in this episode. I'm sharing how to stop procrastinating and start taking the actions that will actually move your career forward. I address the psychological traps that lead to overwhelm and give you a realistic framework to build successful & sustainable career. I'm sharing a bunch of examples, practical mindset and productivity advice. I'm all about making realistic plans that will get you the results you want without wasting time, effort and energy. So if that's what you're looking for, this episode is for you! 00:00 Intro 01:54 The three key areas for career growth 03:54 The importance of realistic goal setting 05:53 Overcoming overwhelm and all-or-nothing thinking 08:00 Fitting learning and networking into a busy life 13:51 The power of small, consistent actions 16:09 Building confidence and expanding comfort zones 20:13 The importance of self-trust and reliability 23:58 Handling setbacks and maintaining momentum 29:54 The value of intentionality and commitment 34:00 Making career activities enjoyable and sustainable 38:11 Long-term mindset for career success 39:59 Final thoughts and encouragement 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP39: Overcoming lack of excitement in your career | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:41:29 | |
Join my next free webinar How to Get Unstuck and Build the Career You Actually Want If your career has felt a bit meh in the past years, you're not alone. In this episode, I explain why many of us feel like professional growth has been stagnating and how to overcome lack of excitement in your career. I talk about breaking free from unfulfilling job situations and rebuilding your professional momentum. You'll hear practical career coaching advice, including reframing past setbacks, evaluating genuine promotions versus fake ones, and aligning expectations with reality, to help ambitious professionals reclaim their drive and confidence. Whether you're currently feeling stuck in your current role or looking to make a bigger leap in your career, this video provides valuable insights to reignite your ambition and achieve long-term professional fulfillment. 00:00 - Intro 04:09 - Announcement: My Next Free Live Webinar on Career Growth 07:22 - Reflecting on My Career Highs, Lows, and Job Honeymoon Stages 11:25 - The 3 Elements of a Genuine Promotion (vs. "Fake" Promotions) 16:11 - Why Your Career Past Does Not Limit Your Future Potential 20:00 - Expectation vs. Reality: Startup Promises & Culture Fit 33:20 - Prioritizing Your Ambition and Career Happiness 37:45 - Final Thoughts & Steps to Take Action 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| Career Chats: Dark Side of Recruitment, Hidden Job Market, Excitement in interviews, and more! | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:53:44 | |
Book an Intro Call with me Welcome to a new series on my podcast: Career Chats! In this first part, I share answers to some of the questions I've been getting lately: 1. Should you start a business or keep looking for a job? 2. Why does the hidden job market exist? 3. How can you show genuine excitement in an interview (when you don't feel it) 4. Why I no longer want to work in recruitment This is a great episode where you'll feel like going for a coffee with a career coach and asking all the things you always wanted to know. Would love to hear ideas for future episodes! 00:00 - Introduction to the New Career Chats Format 03:52 - Job Search vs. Starting a Solo Business: Are They Really Different? 11:51 - Why the Hidden Job Market Exists & How Recruiters Actually Hire 20:00 - How to Show Genuine Interest & Stand Out in Final-Round Interviews 29:26 - Behind the Scenes: Why I Left Recruitment & What Recruiters Won't Tell You 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP37: How to upgrade your career and stop feeling stuck | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:35:18 | |
Book an Intro Call with me How can ambitious professionals reignite their career momentum in today's changing job market? In today's episode of the Career Reset podcast, I'll give you the answers to that question. I discuss why waiting out a tough economy isn't the answer and how to proactively design your next step. I'm giving you practical career advice, including redefining what true career progression looks like, optimizing your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters, and investing in industry events to unlock new opportunities, to help corporate and tech professionals take control of their career growth. Whether you're feeling stagnant in your current role or actively seeking a new career opportunity, this episode provides valuable insights to help you build a standout professional presence and achieve your career goals. 00:00 - Back to business and breaking through career stagnation 03:52 - Step 1: Define what next-level career progress really means to you 12:56 - Stop censoring your ambitions: Why it's okay to want a great career 19:10 - How to get clear on your direction and work with a career coach 21:04 - Step 2: Why an updated LinkedIn profile is essential for your career 26:36 - Step 3: Attend industry events and make strategic investments in your career 35:10 - Actionable takeaways to build momentum for your career this season 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP35: How I Started Fresh And Turned My Career Around | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:33:28 | |
Join my webinar on fresh start in YOUR job search In this episode, I'm travelling back in time to share a story of the turning point in my job search. After years of collecting rejection emails, I knew something had to change and so I dropped the conventional job search wisdom and decided to do things my own way. And guess what? It actually worked out Whether you're struggling to get callbacks after graduation or feeling stuck using outdated application methods, this episode provides will help you reignite your passion and find your career momentum. 00:00 - Introduction & Navigating Back-to-Routine Season 02:16 - Details on the Upcoming "Fresh Start" Job Search Webinar 05:14 - Why Advisory Podcasts Fatigue Us & the Power of Personal Stories 08:24 - My Post-Master's Career Reality & Job Search Fails 13:17 - How Focusing on One Field (aka Tunnel Vision) Changed Everything 17:08 - Landing the Right Role 22:15 - Why Motivation & Strategy Beat Competition Every Tim 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 Sign up for the "How to Give Your Job Search a Fresh Start" Webinar 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| Career Detox Series Part 4: Rebuild Your Career Confidence and Move Forward | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:12:49 | |
Save your spot for the FRESH START IN YOUR JOB SEARCH & CAREER WEBINAR In this episode, I show you how past negative work experiences destroy confidence and hold you back. But most importantly, I explain how to let go of past baggage to create a fresh start. Let's shift your focus from past failures to future possibilities, building confidence through intentional action, and using your past hardships to build professional resilience. Whether you're struggling in a tough job search or feeling stuck after a bad career experience, this episode will help you reclaim your potential and move forward with clarity. 00:00 - Introduction and concluding the Career Detox series 01:05 - How past negative work experiences erode career confidence 02:35 - How low confidence causes professionals to hold back on taking action 03:32 - Two key decisions to leave the past behind and focus on the future 05:10 - Why action and resilience are the real keys to rebuilding confidence 07:11 - Turning past setbacks into fuel for entrepreneurial and career growth 08:26 - Final thoughts and details on taking the next step for your career 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 Save your spot for the FRESH START IN YOUR JOB SEARCH & CAREER WEBINAR 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| Career Detox Series Part 3: Stop Regretting Past Career Choices | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:12:12 | |
Book an Intro Call with me In this episode I explain how past career regrets hold you back from a fresh start. I break down why beating yourself up over past actions or inactions in the workplace is counterproductive and keeps you trapped in career baggage. I offer practical career advice, including evaluating workplace environments realistically, prioritizing physical and mental health over burnout, and shifting focus toward future-oriented action, to help knowledge workers clear their headspace and build an exciting career path. 00:05 - Introduction to Part 3 of the Career Detox Series 01:32 - The Trap of Career Regret: Action vs. Inaction 02:35 - Why You Couldn't Have Known the Outcome Back Then 03:17 - The Boundary Problem for Knowledge Workers & Avoidable Burnout 04:22 - My Personal Story: Dealing with Promised Promotions 06:14 - Environment vs. Personal Effort: Recognizing Business Realities 07:38 - Focusing on Action Going Forward Instead of Arguing with the Past 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. 🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn | |||
| Career Detox Series Part 2: Detach Your Self-Worth from Toxic Past Managers and Colleagues | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:10:48 | |
Book an Intro Call with me How to Detach Your Self-Worth from Toxic Past Managers and Colleagues. In this episode, I share how to detox bad people and their negative influence from your professional life. I cover how poor communication and biased feedback from past bosses can distort your confidence, and why their opinions do not define your potential. I offer practical career advice, including reframing past workplace tensions as stylistic mismatches, separating your true capabilities from subjective feedback, and recognizing the limited perspective others have of you, to help you confidently reclaim your professional identity. Whether you're a professional carrying the scars of a toxic workplace or an ambitious job seeker aiming for a fresh start, this video provides valuable insights to release past baggage and step into your true potential. 00:00 - Introduction to Part Two of the Career Detox Series 01:05 - The Lasting Impact of "Bad People" on Career Confidence 01:54 - Why the Business World Tolerates Toxic Personalities 02:40 - The Flaws of Corporate Feedback and Micromanagement 04:48 - Reframing Workplace Tensions and Poor Leadership Communication 05:54 - The Limited Fraction: Why Co-workers Don't Truly Know You 07:35 - Forgiving the Past and Moving Forward Boldly 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. 🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn 🔗 Blog post about why I'm not a fan of feedback | |||
| Career Detox Series Part 1: Stop Regretting Past Career Decisions and Move Forward | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:12:00 | |
Book an Intro Call with me Welcome to Career Detox series! In part 1, I'll tell you how to detox your career by letting go of past professional regrets. I cover how we unfairly judge past actions with future knowledge and why releasing this guilt is essential for a fresh start. I offer practical career advice, including evaluating the actual information you had at the time, practicing self-compassion regarding past survival-mode choices, and using past mistakes to spot red flags earlier, to help you confidently take action toward your next career move. 00:00 - Introduction to the Career Detox Series 00:54 - Detoxing and Letting Go of Past Career Decisions 01:46 - The Trap of Hindsight Bias in Job Choices 02:40 - Why Companies Don't Share the Full Truth in Interviews 04:22 - Reflecting on the Reality of Your Past Options 06:17 - How to Use Bad Experiences to Fuel Your Next Step 08:00 - Recognizing Inaction as the True Source of Career Regret 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP31: Behind the scenes of my business in Q2 | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:45:06 | |
In this episode, I share the raw reality of running and growing an independent coaching practice. I share an honest behind-the-scenes review of my business growth in Q2: major financial investments, digital product launches, and essential mindset shifts. I offer practical business and mindset advice, including investing heavily in professional development, executing launches via webinars, and effectively managing negative online feedback, to help aspiring business owners build a resilient and long-term brand. Remember to subscribe to not miss out on my upcoming Career Detox series! We're starting next week. 00:05 - Q2 Business Update & Coaching Session Recap 02:16 - Introducing the Summer Career Detox Series 04:54 - The Growth Stages of an Entrepreneur: From Child to Adult 10:35 - Making High-Ticket Financial Investments in Your Skills 13:17 - Behind the Scenes of a First Major Online Course Launch 20:41 - Handling Negative Social Media Comments and Setting Boundaries 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP30: How to Find the Right Starting Point for Your New Business Idea | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:51:00 | |
Book an Intro Call with me In this episode, I have something very special for you all! This is an actual recording of a coaching session on turning a career into a business. This live, unscripted consultation explores how to move past mental abstractness and define a concrete direction for your expertise. I offer practical business coaching advice, including narrow market definition, strategic professional networking, and finding your baseline service confidence, to help aspiring entrepreneurs successfully transition out of traditional employment. Whether you're looking to escape the demanding hours of your current industry or wanting to validate a brand-new consulting concept, this video provides valuable insights to gain complete clarity on your next professional move. 00:00 - Introduction and What Business Coaching Actually Looks Like 07:58 - Brainstorming Potential Business Directions & Assessing Transferable Skills 16:42 - Identifying the Real Obstacles Stopping You From Starting 25:02 - Uncovering Your True Value Proposition and Market Knowledge 35:19 - B2B Visibility: Building a Personal Brand and Network in Finland 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP29: Layoff Survival Guide: 4 Mistakes to Avoid | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:33:01 | |
Book an Intro Call with me In this episode, I'll tell you what NOT to do immediately after facing a sudden workplace layoff. I talk about the psychological impact of losing a job and why slowing down prevents costly long-term career mistakes. On top of that, I'll give you practical career advice, including delaying immediate action to process emotions, maintaining neutral relationships to avoid burning bridges, and resisting extreme career overcorrections, to help you navigate layoffs with resilience and protect their long-term professional identity. Whether you're a seasoned business specialist or a tech professional facing unexpected organizational changes, this episode provides valuable insights to transition mindfully and approach your next job search with clarity and strategy. 00:54 - The global shifting landscape of layoffs and AI impact 03:02 - Legitimatizing the mental health and identity toll of job loss 05:14 - Mistake 1: Why you should not immediately jump into action 09:12 - Mistake 2: The long-term cost of burning professional bridges 12:03 - Mistake 3: Avoiding an impulsive 360-degree career overcorrection 16:11 - Mistake 4: Missing the post-layoff market momentum and being too generic 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: 🎧 EP16: Moving Forward After Being Laid Off 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP28: 10 Reasons You’re Feeling Stuck in Your Career Path | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:48:32 | |
Book an Intro Call with me In this video, I explain why so many professionals experience a lack of progress and feel completely stuck in their career path. I dive deep into the root causes and why understanding the exact problem is the crucial first step to fixing it. I offer practical career decision advice, including overcoming the trap of over-analyzing the future job market, moving past the fear of losing options when choosing a single path, and breaking patterns that make putting in effort feel "cringe," to help you confidently make career decisions and land your exciting next-level role. Whether you're an ambitious professional aiming for a senior leadership role or a solo entrepreneur trying to make your next big move, this video provides valuable insights to break the loop of inaction and build momentum toward your goals. 04:54 - Reason 1: Not Knowing the Next Best Step & Using Lack of Clarity to Do Nothing 07:11 - Reason 2: Overwhelm From Trying to Incorporate Too Many Aspects Into a Decision 09:25 - Reason 3: Senior Level Limitations & Dismissing Steps That Aren't the Ultimate Destination 11:47 - Reason 4: Letting Past Failures Convince You That Effort Isn't Worth It 13:14 - Reason 5: Waiting and Postponing Action for an Abstract "Better Time" 15:15 - Reason 6: The Flawed Logic of Keeping Doors Open by Remaining Generic 17:09 - Reason 7: The Comparison Trap & Trying to Fulfill External Expectations 20:00 - Reason 8: Unwillingness to Invest Energy Without Guaranteed Results 23:35 - Reason 9: Silently Judging Others for Trying Hard and Fearing Being "Cringe" 27:14 - Reason 10: Lack of Confidence and the Fear of Not Being Qualified Enough 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: 🎧 EP 14: Are You in the Wrong Field? 🎧 EP24: How to Build Confidence 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP27: How to Make a Successful Career Change at 40 Plus | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:40:42 | |
Book an Intro Call with me In this episode, I'll show you how senior professionals can successfully navigate a major career change later in their professional journeys. I cover the unique mindset shifts, strategic adjustments, and boundary-setting techniques required when pivoting in the second half of your career. I also talk through practical career advice, including learning to filter out wrong opportunities, defining a clear future destination, and tailoring a master CV for relevance, to help senior professionals confidently achieve a fulfilling career transition. Whether you're looking for a new career at 40 or a senior corporate leader exploring entrepreneurship, this episode provides valuable insights to streamline your job search and avoid the trap of being labeled overqualified. 00:46 — Unique Challenges for Senior Professionals in Career Transitions 03:13 — Why Senior Professionals Must Learn to Say No More Often 05:32 — The Importance of Choosing a Clear Destination for Your Future 08:24 — Debunking the Career Ladder Expectation and Identity Traps 10:14 — The Psychological Aspects of a Temporary Pay Cut 12:54 —Overqualified vs. Irrelevant Experience 14:14 — How to Use a Master CV to Highlight Highly Relevant Skills 16:16 — Enjoying the Second Half of Your Career and Taking Risks 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP26: What is Career Coaching? | 28 May 2026 | 00:29:05 | |
What career coaching services look like behind the scenes? In this episode, I break down the full spectrum of services career coaches offer. First of all, we help you find the right next career step, matching internal factors with the real-world job market. We then work on defining the right strategy for you & your career goals, be it progressing within your organization, tapping into the hidden job market, and creating functional resumes. Finally, we make you accountable to yourself and your goals, making sure you'l achieve what you hired us for! Whether you're feeling stuck in your current role or newly laid off, this episode will introduce you to the option & benefits of hiring a career coach. 00:05 - Demystifying the Role: What Does a Job Coach Actually Do? 02:18 - Why Summer is the Smartest Time to Build Momentum in Your Career 05:43 - How to Combine Your Background, Interests, and Market Demand 08:26 - Navigating Specialized Roles in Business and Tech 11:21 - How Coaches Help You Tap Into the Hidden Job Market 14:02 - Building High-Functioning CVs and LinkedIn Profiles 16:03 - Using Accountability to Guarantee Fast Action 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 My LinkedIn post about pausing job search for the summer 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP25: Will AI Take My Job? How to Build an AI-Proof Career | 20 May 2026 | 00:42:16 | |
Will AI Take My Job? I'm sure this question has crossed your mind several times over the past few years. So in this video, I'm explaining how to build an AI-proof career. I'm exploring how artificial intelligence is shifting hiring requirements and how professionals can realistically navigate these changes without feeling overwhelmed. You'll get practical career advice, including tracking macro industry trends, engaging in micro-level networking conversations, and using strategic tool implementation, to help professionals future-proof their employment and achieve long-term career stability. Whether you're someone anxious that AI is going to take your job or a professional looking to leverage new opportunities, this video provides valuable insights to stay resilient, highly visible, and secure in a shifting job market. 04:02 - How AI is Shifting from a Silent Advantage to a Job Requirement 09:51 - Macro vs. Micro: Smart Strategies for Staying Informed on Trends 14:15 - Practical Implementation: Automating What You Hate While Protecting Your Unique Value 20:47 - Why Chasing Every New Tech Wave is an Exhausting Career Strategy 24:34 - The Ultimate Safety Net: Leveraging Network and Personal Brand Against Automation 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. | |||
| EP24: How to Build Confidence | 13 May 2026 | 00:40:39 | |
In this episode, I explain why improving confidence at work is a critical tool for professional growth. I break down how a lack of self-belief sabotages job searches and share my best strategies on how to gain confidence at work so you can stop missing out on opportunities. I offer practical career strategy advice to help you increase confidence at work, including identifying existing areas of personal strength and taking small 'uncomfortable' actions to move forward. Whether you're a job seeker struggling with lack of confidence in interviews or a professional looking to ask for a well-deserved promotion, this episode provides valuable insights to help you build your confidence. 00:05 - The number one thing holding professionals back from exciting opportunities 04:18 - Why companies don't invite candidates for interviews by mistake 08:35 - Identifying specific areas where you already feel 'I got this' 13:50 - How lack of confidence shows in CVs and interviews 18:15 - Dealing with professional setbacks 23:55 - Why 'fake it till you make it' is not the path forward 29:40 - Using small, uncomfortable challenges to grow your professional visibility 💻 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Video 🔗 EP11: How to be Active on LinkedIn (And Why Bother) | |||
| EP23: How to Find the Right Career Path Without the Overwhelming Pressure | 05 May 2026 | 00:43:11 | |
In this episode, I'm drawing on my years of experience as a career coach to explain how to navigate the complex process of choosing a career path in business and tech. I break down why traditional career quizzes fail and how to move past the paralysis of making the 'wrong' choice in an AI-driven market.I offer practical strategic advice, including focusing on immediate interests rather than 10-year plans, building career assets, like personal branding, and conducting low-threshold research through networking, to help professionals in business and tech commit to a direction that brings genuine purpose. Whether you're a professional feeling stuck in a boring corporate role or a career-changer worried about the impact of AI, this video provides valuable insights to help you stop spiraling and start taking deliberate steps toward a fulfilling job. 00:00 - Introduction to Career Coaching in Business and Tech 03:36 - Why Career Direction Quizzes and Personality Tests Don't Work 08:24 - The Myth of the 10-Year Plan: Why Short-Term Focus Wins 12:51 - Investing in Career Assets: Networking and Personal Branding 18:15 - Overcoming the Fear of Making the Wrong Choice 26:40 - The "Startup Trap" and Choosing Reality Over Potential Fill out this form to book a free intro session with me. Follow me on LinkedIn | |||
| EP22: Behind the scenes of my business in Q1 | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:46:45 | |
Introducing a new format on my podcast! Each quarter, I'll take you behind the scenes of my coaching business and talk through the reality of what's been happening. Since many people that follow me consider starting a new business, this might be really interesting to listen to. So what's been going on in Q1? I started on a high and was quickly faced with several setbacks, so I'm talking through how I navigated that, what investments I made in my business and if they were worth it and how my way of running my business has changed since I started. Hope you enjoy this new format before we dive into career stuff again next week! Lets make a plan on getting you unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP21: Your Definitive Guide to the Hidden Job Market | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:49:32 | |
Get Career Incubator and sing a contract for your next job before the summer. Doors close Monday 20th April! Get in touch and send me a message if you're hesitating whether Career Incubator is for you! In this episode, I'm going to talk about the uncomfortable truth you might not want, but absolutely need to hear. Most jobs are never advertised. Read that again: MOST jobs are NEVER advertised. In this episode I explain why and where exactly are those jobs hiding because I want to make sure you're covering all the possible bases to find your next job. So tune in to this episode to hear actual success stories of people who found jobs through the hidden job market and learn strategies you should implement to never again miss out on a job that would be a great match for you! | |||
| EP20: Outdated Advice That is Keeping You Stuck | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:42:32 | |
Get your spot for the FREE webinar: How to Find a Job in a Tough Economy: here! There si no shortage of advice on finding a job out there. But a lot of is outdated, incomplete, or simply ineffective in such a highly competitive job market. It's no wonder you find your inbox flooded with rejections if you follow the wrong kind of advice. So in this episode, I'm sharing some of the advice I hear a lot that just is not going to work in today's job market. I'm talking CV, education, cover letters, and much more. This will be a really eye-opening episode so make sure you stay till the end! Lets make a plan on getting you unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP19: Feeling Down About the Job Market? | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:45:00 | |
Get your spot for the FREE webinar: How to Find a Job in a Tough Economy: here! Looking for a job right now is ROUGH I don't probably need to tell you that. And it's very easy to start feeling down especially if you've been on this journey for months or even years. So in this episode, instead of career strategies, I want to make it more human by sharing my top 3 ways to navigate your mental health while searching for a job. They are simple shifts that you can start implementing right now to free up a lot of time and mental energy. I hope this episode will bring you some hope wherever you are on your job search journey! Lets make a plan on getting you unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ60TywHmURW98eBI3ad0hIT2I3oQixGw5KFRob2dLdlUHUQ/viewform?usp=header Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolina-numminen/ Join my newsletter: https://karolinanumminen.com/#newsletter / | |||
| EP18: Selling Your Experience for the Roles You Want | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:44:25 | |
The number one skills that job seekers feel weak on is the ability to sell their experience. In this economy and job market, you simply cannot rely on good enough CV. When competing with hundreds other applicants for one position, you really need to think of 'selling' your experience instead of just communicating it in your application materials. And that's what I'm diving into in this episode. I share two surprising reasons why people struggle selling their experience as well as different perspectives to help you improve your desirability for the job market right now. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP17: How I Started My Business as an Unemployed Job Seeker | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:44:51 | |
Join my Solo Business Club to listen to the rest of the episode There was not much in my life indicating I'd ever become a successful entrepreneur. And when my life got the hardest as I was navigating unemployment and my first pregnancy, I somehow decided that *now* was the time to start a business.In this episode I'll talk you through the story of how I got from being unemployed to earning over 10,000€ a month in my business. Spoiler: there were a lot of doubts, failures and lessons learned the hard way along the way. Lets make a plan on getting you unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP16: Moving Forward After Being Laid Off | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:38:15 | |
Let's talk about something literally nobody else talks about: the brutal reality of what being laid off feels like. If you beat yourself up and tell yourself you should just let it go and move on, I can tell you this is way easier said than done and many clients share the lasting negative impact of employment that did not end on their terms. But there is a way out of this and it's actually absolutely crucial to do that before moving on towards your next career step. So in this episode I share the unfiltered reality of being laid off myself and give you a new perspective to process your own experience. Lets make a plan on getting you unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP15: Why You Aren't Moving Forward in Interviews | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:50:42 | |
Securing an interview in this job market is a success worth celebrating in and of itself, but now comes the hard part: How do you actually move through the process all the way to a job offer?Tune in to listen to the most common reasons you're not moving forward in interviews and how can you show your best self in the next one. I'm sharing a ton of practical tips and experience from my work as a recruiter and career coach. Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP14: Are You in the Wrong Field? | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:53:25 | |
The fear of being in the wrong field is extremely common, and so I want to talk through it in this episode. Be it the impact of AI or economy on job security or just the feeling of not being quite where you want to be. I want to give you a different perspective and encourage you to take action towards a career that feels like the right expression of who YOU are. Any kind of career transition can in the end be achieved in a relatively short time if you have the right guidance and most importantly, if you just decide to go for it! Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP13: Feeling Stuck | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:44:50 | |
Let's talk about the common feeling of being stuck in our career, and experiencing lack of progress. Where does this feeling come from? Did we just set unrealistic expectations of our careers? Is it a result of comparing ourselves with others? And what does it take to move forward? I'm sharing different perspectives and practical strategies to get unstuck. This episode will give you LOTS to think about! Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP12: Take Back Control of Your Career | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:47:03 | |
I'm launching a new career coaching program that's all about taking back control of your career; letting go of your past and getting excited about the future! I'm talking about the importance of reclaiming control over our careers amidst all that has been going on in the world and on the job market. I'm sharing my own moments of disillusionment about my career and what helped me dig myself out of it. If this episode resonated with you, I want to invite you to a free intro session where we can talk through your career situation and decide if working together is the right step for you! Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP 11: How to Be Active on LinkedIn (And Why Bother?) | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:50:08 | |
Let's talk about the importance of LinkedIn in career development and job searching. Creating an engaging profile is just the start. But being consistent on the platform, sharing your insights, and continuously positioning yourself as an expert in a specific field is what will set you apart from others and draw exciting opportunities to you. In this episode, you'll learn the benefits of increasing your visibility and my top posting on LinkedIn to get it done even if you currently lack confidence. Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP10: Debunking the Biggest CV Myths | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:01:10 | |
Tune in to this super insightful discussion where I'm talking to a REAL recruiter about all things CVs and job applying: ATS systems, AI rejecting your applications, and what you absolutely should (and should not) include in your CV. Any questions you could possible ever have about the initial stages of a recruitment process, this episode will give you a definitive answer. Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP9: Should You Start a Business as a Job Seeker? | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:51:28 | |
If you've been stuck in the job applying hamster wheel for a while and it feels like it's going nowhere, you might be wondering: what else should I try to move forward in my career? I actually believe that starting a business could be the answer here. It has worked really well for me and with the right mindset and expectation, going the entrepreneurship path might actually become the thing that gets you to a steady pay-check. In this episode, I'm introducing starting a business as a valid option for job seekers and debunking some of the common myths associated with entrepreneurship, such as uncertainty and risk-taking. Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP8: How to Set Actually Good Goals for Your Career | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:54:14 | |
Goal-setting is the start and most important step of any career change. But how to do it right in highly uncertain times? In this episode, I'm giving you some unconventional tips on approach goal-setting. And as always, I'm giving you everything that I have tried and tested in my own journey and in my career coaching practice. Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP7: Job Seeking as an Expat with Szonja Zsiros | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:49:39 | |
Tune in for a super fun but also insightful discussion with Szonja on the ups and downs of living abroad, looking for a job in a country in which you do not speak the official language, and starting a business from scratch. Szonja is originally from Hungary and has lived for many years in the Netherlands. She has a lot to share and I found her story was highly relatable to me and I believe any other expats out there as well! Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP6: Is Dream Job a Myth? | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:42:34 | |
If the current state of the economy and layoffs left right and center have done a bit of a damage to your confidence, you're not alone. It's completely normal to switch to a survival mode and throw all ambition out of the window. But do you really need to give up on any kind of dreams when it comes to your career? I'm talking through the idea of a dream job in this episode and giving you a fresh perspective on the concept. Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP 5: Strategic Job Seeking | 06 May 2025 | 00:34:40 | |
Do you wonder why your job search hasn't been successful yet? Listen to this episode to learn a proven method I've developed to secure jobs in today's highly competitive job market. Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP4: My Career Story Part 3 | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:49:00 | |
In part 3 of my career story, I'm sharing big ups; figuring out what career path I want to take and finally succeeding as a job seeker, but also big downs; navigating being a bad fit in a company, struggling to get promoted and getting laid off. I'm also sharing how all this has led to me starting my business. The episode is once again packed with brutal honesty, learnings & reflections on my journey. Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP3: My Career Story Part 2 | 13 Feb 2025 | 01:00:15 | |
In part 2 of my career story, I'm opening up about my struggles with finding a job, going through an endless chain of rejections, and letting that define who I thought I was. I'm also sharing how I eventually succeeded and secured a job only to find out quite soon that it was not a great match. Lots of learnings and struggles shared with brutal honesty. If you're going through something similar, I hope listening to this episode will help you feel less alone and give you the hope that things will pick up again. Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP2: My Career Story Part 1 | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:40:40 | |
In this episode, I'm sharing what my career journey has REALLY been like, giving you the good, the bad and the ugly. I'm sharing my experience with having a pointless job. I'm opening up about how I struggled with overworking and not being able to set boundaries with my work hours, which nearly led to a severe burnout. I'm finishing the episode by sharing how I moved abroad and the initial challenges. I hope you'll find this episode interesting, but even more that you'll find it relatable. This is part 1; there will be two more episodes documenting my journey, so stay tuned for that! Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||
| EP1: Why Job Seeking Feels so Hard These Days | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:41:46 | |
The very first episode of the Career Reset podcast is here!If you feel like looking for a job has felt extra difficult lately, you're not alone. But why is it so? I dive into the reasons in this episode. Lets make a plan on getting YOU unstuck and moving towards an exciting career. Fill out this form to book a free intro session. | |||