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| From Government Grants to Guiding Researchers: Dr. Julia Barzyk's Career Shift | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:49:13 | |
What happens when a federal program manager leaves government service and turns her insider knowledge into a business that helps others thrive? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Julia Barzyk shares her transition from managing a $6M+ geoscience and engineering research portfolio at the U.S. Army Research Office to founding Wise Investigator—a strategic coaching practice for university researchers seeking funding. You’ll hear about:
Julia’s story is a powerful example of how technical expertise, when paired with vision and empathy, can be reshaped into something deeply fulfilling—and wildly impactful. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-barzyk/ https://www.youtube.com/@wiseinvestigator https://wiseinvestigator.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| Let Her Out - Natalie Siston on Clarity, Courage, and Career Change | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:41:40 | |
What does it really take to let the truest version of you lead? In this powerful episode of Your Next Success, host Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Natalie Siston—keynote speaker, author of Let Her Out, and the Lead Global Presenter at Positive Intelligence®—to explore how to navigate career shifts with clarity, authenticity, and internal permission. Natalie opens up about her early corporate career, the unexpected transitions that reshaped her path, and how motherhood, creativity, and mental fitness helped her reconnect to what matters most. She shares how she built a speaking and coaching business rooted in deep service—and how the idea for her book Let Her Out came from decades of unspoken insights finally ready to be shared. This conversation is for anyone wondering what’s next—especially if you’ve been carrying big dreams for a long time and are finally ready to take the next step. In This Episode:
Connect with Natalie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliesiston Let Her Out: https://letherout.com/ Let Her Out information: You haven’t lost yourself. You’ve just buried HER under everyone else’s expectations. Let Her Out is your invitation to reconnect with the version of yourself you were always meant to be. Through stories, coaching prompts, and real-life insights, this bestselling book will help you reignite your passions, release what no longer serves you, and reclaim your identity with confidence. Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| How Renée Reclaimed Her Life: From High Achiever Burnout to Aligned Career Clarity | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:36:40 | |
In Part 2 of Renée’s story, the real transformation begins. After decades of doing everything right and feeling everything wrong, she said yes to something different: alignment. We talk about the internal work Renée did inside the Next Success Method—what she discovered about herself, how her past shaped her leadership, and the deep clarity she found on what truly matters. If you're feeling disconnected from your purpose or stuck in a life that doesn't fit anymore, this is the episode to listen to. You’ll hear:
Start your own reflection with the Navigating Career Transitions Guide New here? Be sure to listen to Part 1 first for the full journey. Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| Burned Out and Breaking Inside: Renée’s Story of Hidden Stress Behind a Successful Career | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:47:41 | |
She was successful on paper—Director title, MBA, decades of leadership experience. But inside, Renée was burned out, angry, and wondering if this was all life had to offer. In this episode, we dive into the story behind the success. Renée shares how growing up on a farm shaped her resilience, how she rose through the ranks in engineering and operations, and what it looked like when everything started to crumble. If you’ve ever felt like your career looks good from the outside but feels heavy on the inside, this one’s for you. We explore:
Remember to get your free Navigating Career Transitions Guide and don’t miss Part 2: Renée’s transformation through the Next Success Method. Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| After the Layoff - Part 3: 7 Mistakes That Sabotage Your Job Search | 28 May 2025 | 00:25:15 | |
If you’ve been laid off or are navigating a career transition, this episode reveals the 7 most common mistakes people make after job loss—and what to do instead. Career coach Dr. Caroline Sangal shares practical insights on how resume rushing, panic applying, and desperation networking can sabotage your progress. Learn how to pause with purpose, rebuild confidence, and make aligned career moves that support your long-term goals. Learn:
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| After the Layoff – Part 2: Why You Can’t Skip the Grief | 21 May 2025 | 00:32:58 | |
What if that fog you’re feeling after losing your job... isn’t failure, but grief? In this tender and powerful episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal pulls back the curtain on the emotional aftermath of a layoff—the identity unraveling, the shame, the numbness—and why trying to “stay positive” too soon can actually keep you stuck. You’ll discover:
Ready to pause and reflect? Because grief isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. And you? Keywords: grief after layoff, emotional recovery after job loss, mental health after layoff, what to do after getting laid off, career grief, identity loss after job, stages of grief job loss, layoff trauma, healing after job loss, how to recover from a layoff, Dr. Caroline Sangal, Your Next Success podcast, job transition support, layoff reflection guide, the pause reflection guide, rebuilding after a layoff, job loss advice, career clarity after layoff Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| After the Layoff – Part 1: You're Not Broken—You're at a New Beginning | 14 May 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
What if getting laid off wasn’t the end of your career story—but the beginning of something more aligned? In this powerful first installment of a multi-part series on unexpected job loss, Dr. Caroline Sangal shares the truth about what really happens when the rug gets pulled out from under you. From the shock and shame to the silence and identity confusion, this episode explores the emotional side of layoffs that most people avoid—but almost everyone feels. Whether it happened recently or years ago, if you’re still carrying the weight of a layoff, this episode will help you pause with purpose and begin writing your next chapter with clarity and confidence. What We Cover:
Free Resource: Download The Pause, a gentle reflection guide to help you process your experience and begin moving forward with clarity: https://nextsuccesscareers.com/the-pause Keywords: layoff support, job loss recovery, career transition, coping with job loss, life after layoff, rebuilding after layoff, emotional impact of layoff, career clarity, job search journey, identity after job loss, you are not your job, next career move, authentic success, thought reversal, mental health and career, career coaching podcast, next success method, your next success podcast, mini layoff reflection guide Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| Feeling Stuck After Graduation? How to Navigate the Messy Middle | 07 May 2025 | 00:23:27 | |
If you're stuck after graduation or questioning your career path, you're not broken — you're becoming. In this episode, we unpack the messy middle of career transitions and how to move from confusion to clarity. Career Clarity Begins in the Messy Middle If you’re questioning your direction, your job, or your definition of success… you’re not stuck — you’re in the messy middle. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal explores what this space really means, why it matters, and how to begin finding clarity in the unknown. Welcome to the Messy Middle — the space between no longer and not yet. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking: …then this episode is for you. Download the free Navigating Career Transitions Workbook Let this be your permission to stop rushing and start listening — to yourself. Keywords: Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| Welcome to Your Next Success – A New Chapter Begins | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:01:58 | |
Have you ever quietly asked yourself, “Is this it?” In this short preview episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal introduces Your Next Success Podcast — a space for students, job seekers, and professionals in transition to pause, reflect, and rebuild a career that actually fits their life. This podcast explores:
You'll hear real stories, guest interviews, and practical insight to help you move forward with more alignment, peace, and purpose. If you’ve been searching for more meaning, more clarity, or simply permission to question your path — you’ve found your space. Subscribe now and begin Your Next Success. Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| Dr. Lucinda Jackson's Remarkable Next Act: From Global Science Leader to Freedom-Fueled Creator | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:54:51 | |
What do you do when your career has spanned the globe, your leadership has made a measurable impact, and you still feel called to something more? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Dr. Lucinda Jackson—a global executive, scientist, author, and speaker—about the choices, turning points, and clarity that shaped her remarkable career and powerful next chapter. Lucinda has worked in more than 30 countries for four Fortune 500 companies, led international environmental and safety teams, and served as General Manager at Chevron. In her next act, she joined the Peace Corps, launched LJ Ventures, and authored two compelling memoirs:
This conversation explores what it means to evolve with intention, stay open to reinvention, and create a life of meaning—no matter what stage you're in. In this episode, we explore:
🔗 Resources & Links: Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| How Penda L. James Found Her Calling in Writing - and Helping Others Do the Same | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:52:01 | |
What if every twist in your path has been preparing you for the exact impact you are meant to make? In this episode of Your Next Success, I sit down with Penda L. James—author, scribe coach, publisher, and founder of InSCRIBEd Inspiration. Penda has spent her career walking in service: from social work, higher education, and nonprofit leadership, to AmeriCorps and now helping people bring their stories to life through books, journals, plays, and screenplays. Penda shares her layered journey through seasons of change and service, the early seeds of her calling to write, and the moment she shifted from chasing jobs to creating impact through her gifts. We talk about:
This conversation is especially for those who have walked winding paths, carried multiple roles, and still feel that something inside them is asking to be expressed. Learn more about Penda’s work and her new novel Running Between Dandelions at pendaljames.com Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| From Expert to Entrepreneur: Jeff Kiplinger on Building, Selling, and Starting Over | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:38:26 | |
What becomes possible when you stop trying to prove yourself and start building something that reflects who you truly are? In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Dr. Jeff Kiplinger, a PhD chemist, bestselling author, and entrepreneur whose career has spanned scientific leadership, business ownership, and incredible growth through real-world experience. Jeff shares how he navigated the unexpected loss of his job at Pfizer, a role he once believed would define his entire career, and how that turning point led him to build something of his own. He founded Averica Discovery, grew it through the 2008 recession, sold it successfully, and now helps other science-driven companies grow through smart sales and communication strategies. His story is shaped by resilience, reinvention, and a willingness to figure things out as he went. Inside this conversation:
If you're navigating a career shift or considering a leap into something new, Jeff’s story will help you feel seen, grounded, and inspired to keep moving forward. 🔗 Resources Mentioned:
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| Why You're Not Getting Interviews - Six Mistakes Hurting Your Job Search | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:29:58 | |
Many job seekers are taking action, following advice, and putting in consistent effort. Yet despite that, the interviews still aren’t coming. In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal shares six common mistakes that quietly disrupt even the most well-intentioned job search. These patterns often go unnoticed, but they can have a big impact on whether someone gains traction or stays stuck. This episode offers clarity and perspective for job seekers who are ready to take a more intentional and aligned approach. Get the FREE LinkedIn Profile Checklist: https://nextsuccesscareers.com/linkedin-profile-checklist Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| Stop Chasing Control. Get Clear on What’s Next. | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:28:19 | |
Today we’re diving deep into what it means to reach for control in your life and career and how often that’s actually holding you back from what you truly want. We explore why questioning your path might be more normal, and more important, than you’ve ever given yourself credit for. We’ll also look at how to begin listening to that quiet voice inside you, your gut, intuition, or maybe God that’s been gently nudging you all along. In this episode, you’ll hear about:
If you’re feeling an ache for something more, this episode is here to help you slow down, pay attention, and take the next small step toward what truly matters to you. Want support as you explore what’s next? Visit nextsuccesscareers.com or reach out directly. I’d love to hear your story, your questions, and what you’re dreaming about. Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| A Life Fully Lived with Dr. Heinz Plaumann: From Global manager to Career Mentor | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:34:09 | |
What if your career could be both brilliant and balanced? What if everything you’ve achieved—your wins, your failures, your pivots—was actually preparing you for a life that’s more aligned, more meaningful, more you? In this episode, Dr. Heinz Plaumann shares what it means to live a life fully lived. From global manager in the chemical industry, with over 35 years of international experience, more than 25 patents, and leadership roles across continents—to now mentoring others through career roadmaps, emotional intelligence, and what he calls your “belly fire.” But Heinz isn’t just a chemist or inventor. He’s also a jazz musician, a teacher, a coach, and the creator of Flashcard Leadership. His story proves that success isn’t just about what you build—it’s about who you become along the way. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to align your work with the life you truly want, this episode is your reminder that it’s not. Heinz shows you why. In This Episode, We Explore:
Favorite Quote “Don’t be a know-it-all—be a learn-it-all. That’s how you build a life fully lived.” Resources & Links
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| Living What Matters: Kristin Hiemstra on Alignment, EQ, and Courage | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:44:18 | |
Have you ever looked around at your life, your job, or your carefully planned-out path and wondered quietly - how did I end up here? Today’s guest, Kristin Hiemstra, asked herself that same question—and instead of ignoring it, she followed the thread. In this honest and empowering conversation, she shares her journey from burnout to clarity, and from performing success to living in alignment. Kristin is a TEDx speaker, coach, educator, and founder of The Art of Potential. She’s also an adjunct lecturer at NC State where she teaches emotional intelligence and organizational culture to MBA students. From toxic workplaces and personal reinvention to launching a values-based civic project, Kristin shows us what it looks like to live what matters. In this episode you’ll learn:
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a version of success that doesn’t fit, this conversation will help you reconnect with what matters most and take your next aligned step. Want more? Watch Kristin's TEDx Talk, Connect with Kristin at www.artofpotential.com, and explore her new initiative at www.wethepeople.community. Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com | |||
| The Hidden Force Behind Your Next Success: Mental Fitness | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:32:09 | |
What if the real reason you are stuck is not your resume or strategy but your mind? In this episode of Your Next Success Dr Caroline Sangal shares the breakthrough that reshaped her coaching method forever The story of one brilliant chemist unlocks the hidden force behind self-sabotage and explains why even the most prepared professionals fall apart under pressure. You will learn how mental fitness changes everything from how you lead to how you interview to how you show up in life You will also meet the ten saboteurs that hijack your clarity drain your energy and keep you stuck This episode introduces Positive Intelligence also known as PQ and why it is now a core pillar of the Next Success Method What You Will Learn
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