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| The "I Need More Experience" Lie Keeping You From a Promotion | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:30:34 | |
#135 - In this episode, Dr. Tega dismantles the common belief that more experience, years, or credentials are required before asking for or accepting a promotion. She explains why high-performing women often discount their own leadership work, how tenure differs from measurable readiness, and why additional degrees won't fix visibility or communication gaps. Listeners will leave with three clear truths, practical examples for naming leadership experience, and steps to position themselves for higher pay and greater impact. If you're ready to advance to a higher-paying, higher-impact job with faith and confidence without compromising who you are, learn more about Next Level Career and apply to work with Dr. Tega 👉🏾 http://privatecareercoaching.com/
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| How LaDonna Left a 25-Year Career And Finally Found Peace | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:41:12 | |
#134 - In this episode, Dr. Tega Edwin sits down with a former client, LaDonna, who left her 25-year career after burnout pushed her to the edge of a health crisis. LaDonna shares how grief, physical symptoms, and spiritual restlessness became undeniable signs that it was time to let go and how she used coaching, faith, and obedience to pursue a completely new path. She now works remotely in a role that gives her full pay, no team to manage, and the peace she had been praying for. This episode is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to pivot and that peace is a worthy career goal. If you're ready to advance to a higher-paying, higher-impact job with faith and confidence without compromising who you are, learn more about Next Level Career and apply to work with Dr. Tega 👉🏾 http://privatecareercoaching.com/
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| Go From Overlooked to Valued When You Communicate Your IMPACT | 03 Aug 2025 | 00:31:54 | |
Promotion Vault Series: Are you feeling stuck in your career, overlooked for promotions, or struggling to land your next-level role? In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of communicating your impact to stand out as a high-value professional. Learn the six steps of the IMPACT Framework — Identify, Measure, Position, Advocate, Communicate, and Track — to showcase your contributions with confidence and clarity. Whether you're looking to step into leadership or secure a higher-paying, higher-impact job, this episode will help you go from feeling invisible to being valued. If you're ready to advance to a higher-paying, higher-impact job with faith and confidence without compromising who you are, learn more about Next Level Career and apply to work with Dr. Tega 👉🏾 http://privatecareercoaching.com/
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| How Can I Make Cover Letter Writing Easy? (Job Search Q&A) | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:08:45 | |
#043 - Writing a cover letter is a source of frustration for a lot of job seekers - in fact, I've heard people say they don't apply to jobs that require a cover letter. But writing a cover letter isn't that difficult, and in this episode, I share the two things you need to make writing a cover letter easy and seamless. Resources Mentioned:
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| 3 Mindset Shifts You Need to Ace Your Job Interview | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:21:42 | |
#042 - The interview is your time to highlight your culture- and value-add to an organization. But, it's also a point in the job search that trips a lot of people up. In this episode, I share 3 mindset shifts you need to embrace to increase your chances of having a successful interview that leads to a job offer. Connect with us:
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| How do I find a job in the Hidden Job Market? (Job Search Q&A) | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:04:29 | |
#041 - The hidden job market refers to jobs that are not publicly posts online. But how do you access these jobs if they're not posted online? That's the question I'm answering in this episode. Resources Mentioned:
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| 5 Reasons Your Job Search is Stressing You Out | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:37:56 | |
#040: There's so much that goes into job searching that, yes, it can be a stressful process. However, there are often things you're doing that are making your job search more stressful than it needs to be. In this episode, I share 5 reasons your job search is stressing you out. Resources Mentioned:
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| Why is my job search taking so long? (Job Search Q&A) | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:06:07 | |
#039 - It's easy to feel like you've been job searching FOREVER when you're not getting tangible results and that can lead to you feeling discouraged or frustrated in your job search. But before you give up on finding that new job, listen to this episode where I share why your job search might feel like it's taking a long time. Do you have a job search or career question you'd like answered? Send it to us at - podcast@hercareerdoctor.com Resources Mentioned:
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| 4 Major Job Search Pitfalls | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:23:57 | |
#038 - I like to think of the job search as a journey with a specific goal in mind - secure a better job with higher pay. And on that journey, there are specific pitfalls you can run into that will keep you from meeting your goals. In this episode, I share the four major pitfalls that can make your job search unsuccessful. Resources Mentioned:
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| Two Reasons Your Work-Life Balance is Out of Whack | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:33:16 | |
#037 - When you're doing unaligned work, you'll almost always feel like you have no work-life balance. In this episode, I talk about how you might be thinking about your work-life balance all wrong and share two reasons why you have no work-life balance. Resources Mentioned:
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| How Montana Became Clear and Confident In Her Next Career Move After 16 Years | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:20:12 | |
#036: In this episode, I'm talking to Montana (an FYFC alum) about her journey from being on one path for 16 years and feeling unhappy and adrift in her current role but unclear about her next move.
Montana shares how her unaligned role was draining her energy, making it difficult for her to try to navigate the career transition on her own, which is why she opted for a program with a proven framework she could follow without expending too much energy.
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| Three Things You Need Before You Make Your Next Career Move | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:35:31 | |
#035 - Making a career transition – particularly if you've been on one path for a while – can be overwhelming, especially when you don't have a strategy in place. In this episode, I share three things you need to have in place to help you clarify your next career move. Resources Mentioned:
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| The Problem With Staying on One Career Path for Years | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:53:40 | |
#034: If you've been on your current career path for a number of years, today's episode is for you. I'm sharing eight problems that can arise when you stay on one path in your career for years. Resources Mentioned:
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| Why You're Being Overlooked in Your Career and How to Change That | 27 Jul 2025 | 00:23:27 | |
Promotion Vault Series: In this episode, Dr. Tega talks about career visibility and why some professional women, despite their hard work, struggle to get promoted. She outlines five key reasons why you might be overlooked. The episode offers strategies for overcoming these obstacles, including the importance of self-awareness, effective communication, building strategic relationships, embracing one's authentic self, and seeking professional coaching. If you're ready to advance to a higher-paying, higher-impact job with faith and confidence without compromising who you are, learn more about Next Level Career and apply to work with Dr. Tega 👉🏾 http://privatecareercoaching.com/
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| Major Benefits of Being in a Fulfilling Career | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:28:54 | |
#033 - Doing meaningful and aligned work is an absolute game changer for your life. In this episode, I share six major benefits of being in an aligned and fulfilling career. Resources Mentioned:
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| How Sidney Made 2 Aligned Career Moves in 2 Years | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:28:48 | |
#032 - In this episode, Sidney joins us two years after going through Find Your Fulfilling Career and shares how she used everything she learned in FYFC to reevaluate her values, audit her options, and tap into the connections she developed during the program to make a second intentional career move two years later. Schedule your free FYFC enrollment call here 👉🏾 http://apply.findyourfulfillingcareer.com/ Resources Mentioned:
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| My Career Story + FYFC Details and Q&A | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:50:50 | |
#031 - In this podcast episode, I'm sharing my career story and how I went from being unhappy in healthcare research to now thriving in my role as a professor and in my business. Plus, I share details about my signature program, Find Your Fulfilling Career, and answer some questions about the program. Schedule your 30-minute complimentary enrollment call for Find Your Fulfilling Career here 👉🏾 http://apply.findyourfulfillingcareer.com/ | |||
| How to Pivot When You've Been on One Career Path for a Long Time | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:44:47 | |
#030 - In this Bonus episode, I share 5 steps for you to follow to make a pivot in your career when you've been on one path for multiple years. Schedule your 30-minute complimentary enrollment call for Find Your Fulfilling Career here 👉🏾 http://apply.findyourfulfillingcareer.com/ | |||
| 7 Things Keeping You Stuck in That Job You Hate | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:29:47 | |
#029 - Are you in a job that is no longer serving you to reach your career goals but feeling very uncertain as to WHY you're still there? I share 7 things that just might be keeping you stuck in that job you hate in today's episode. Resources Mentioned:
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| How Patsy Went from Losing Confidence in Herself to Prioritizing Her Values | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:16:28 | |
#028 - I talk with Patsy (an FYFC alum) in this episode. She shares how she went from close to rock bottom in her career to identifying and articulating her values, which helped her understand why her most recent work experience hadn't been successful, and how she leveraged all she learned to secure a job without applying. Find Your Fulfilling Career is our signature group coaching program for women who are unhappy at work and ready to transition out of an unaligned career path but have no idea what they would do. Learn more and schedule your FYFC Enrollment Call here 👉🏾 http://findyourfulfillingcareer.com/ | |||
| 5 Reasons You're Confused About Your Next Career Move | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:14:46 | |
#027 - Are you currently in a career that feels like it's sucking the life out of you? A job that causes you to doubt yourself, your abilities, and your purpose? But you have no idea what you would , which usually stems from confusion. In this episode, I share 5 reasons you're confused about your next career move:
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| Job Search Q&A: Negotiation Edition | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:16:27 | |
#026 - This podcast episode is a Q&A session focused on negotiating the salary and compensation package during a job search. Resources Mentioned:
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| 5 Ways to Use the Job Description to Advance Your Job Search | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:17:30 | |
#025 - The job description is a rich source of information that unfortunately, a lot of people ignore while job searching. In this episode, I break down 5 ways you can leverage a job description to have a successful job search that leads to you securing a job. Resources Mentioned:
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| How to Become Insanely Confident During Your Job Search | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:19:35 | |
#024 - If you're feeling overwhelmed in your job search, you're not alone. I have watched people struggle and feel overwhelmed in a process that can be empowering. Ultimately, the key ingredient for a minimally stressful job search is confidence - in today's episode, I share 5 tips for how to get insanely confident during your job search. Resources Mentioned:
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| 3 Ways to Handle Rejection At Work and Still Get Promoted | 20 Jul 2025 | 00:37:43 | |
#128 - Have you been rejected for a promotion or job and feel like you're not cut out for advancement? This episode is your comeback guide. Dr. Tega is sharing how to handle rejection strategically so it becomes a stepping stone, not a roadblock to your next-level role. In this episode, you'll learn why rejection isn't a statement of your worth (and what it actually means), the 3-step framework for turning rejection into valuable career data, and how to stay visible after rejection without pulling back or hiding. Perfect for: Professional women who've faced recent rejection and refuse to let it derail their career goals. If you're ready to advance to a higher-paying, higher-impact job with faith and confidence without compromising who you are, learn more about Next Level Career and apply to work with Dr. Tega 👉🏾 http://privatecareercoaching.com/
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| The Difference Between a Job Search Strategy and a Job Search Plan | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:07:51 | |
#023 - When it comes to launching a successful job search, you need both a plan and a strategy, so it's important to know the difference between the two. In this episode, I share the difference between a job search strategy and a job search plan and why you need both to successfully secure your fulfilling job. Resources Mentioned:
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| How Jodi Went from Being Dissatisfied At Work To Securing Interviews By Being Authentic | 30 May 2022 | 00:16:19 | |
#022 - In this episode, I talk with Jodi (an FYFC alum). She shares how she went from just going with the flow in her career even though she was disappointed to clarifying her values and using that information to finally job search authentically after 22 years of working. Find Your Fulfilling Career is our signature group coaching program for women who are unhappy at work and ready to transition out of an unaligned career path but have no clue what they would do instead. Learn more and schedule your FYFC Enrollment Call here 👉🏾 http://findyourfulfillingcareer.com/ Resources Mentioned: Connect with us:
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| 5 of My Best Tips for Finding Your Fulfilling Career | 23 May 2022 | 00:38:30 | |
#021 - Is finding a fulfilling career one of your goals? In this episode, I share 5 of my best tips for finding a career you enjoy and can thrive in. Resources Mentioned:
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| Characteristics of a Trauma-Informed Leader | 19 May 2022 | 00:17:35 | |
#020 - Over 70% of the American adult population has experienced at least one traumatic event, and the research that trauma can and does change the brain is clear. Corporate leaders who want to retain top talent while improving productivity and retention must be trauma-informed. In today's episode, I share five characteristics of a trauma-informed leader. Trauma-Informed Leaders are BAVE:
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| 3 Beliefs You Need to Drop to Find Your Fulfilling Career | 16 May 2022 | 00:26:22 | |
#019 - A lot of us walk around not really paying attention to the belief systems that drive us, and that's a dangerous way to live. Because without paying attention to your beliefs, you'll find yourself living based on faulty life scripts. In today's episode, I share beliefs you need to drop to find your fulfilling career:
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| Trying to Find Your Passion is Derailing Your Career | 09 May 2022 | 00:30:58 | |
#018 - A common phrase people either tell themselves or hear from others when they're trying to transition careers is "find your passion". But this phrase is very problematic because it's not actually possible to find your passion. In today's episode, I share how trying to find your passion is holding you back, a bit of my own journey to passion, and what to do instead of trying to find your passion. Resources mentioned
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| 3 Reasons You're Confused About Your Next Career Move | 02 May 2022 | 00:12:44 | |
#017 - Are you currently in a career that feels like it's sucking the life out of you? Or in a job that causes you to doubt yourself, your abilities, and your purpose? But you're confused about what you should do next in your career? In this episode I share the 3 reasons you're confused about your next career move:
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| How Lauren Went from Frustrated And Stressed to Confidently Assessing Roles and Landing Interviews | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:22:20 | |
#016 - In this episode, I talk with Lauren (an FYFC alum) who shares how she went from being stressed and unhappy about her career to identifying her value, accomplishments, skills, and assessing roles for fit like never before. Find Your Fulfilling Career is our signature group coaching program for women who are unhappy at work and ready to transition out of an unaligned career path but have no clue what they would do instead. Learn more and submit your FYFC Application here 👉🏾 http://findyourfulfillingcareer.com/ Connect with us:
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| 5 Costs of a Trauma-Insensitive Workplace | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:14:09 | |
#15 - Trauma is how our bodies respond when it's been stressed beyond their tolerant limit. And quite a few people are either experiencing events that traumatize them or trigger previous trauma at work. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 costs of being a workplace that actively ignores trauma and its impact on behavior and response. A trauma-insensitive workplace impedes:
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| Strategies for Reducing Work Stress | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:20:05 | |
#014 - Work stress is at an all-time high for a lot of people and it's leading to lower life satisfaction. So how do we need to respond? In this episode, I'm sharing individual and organizational strategies for reducing work stress. Resources Mentioned:
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| Why Qualified Women Miss Internal Promotions and How to Finally Break Through | 13 Jul 2025 | 00:33:46 | |
#127 - Been passed over for promotion despite being more than qualified? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Tega exposes the real reasons why capable women get stuck in a promotion limbo and shares the strategic roadmap to finally break through. You'll discover the 3 hidden barriers keeping qualified women from advancing internally, why being "good at your job" isn't enough for and the proven 4-step strategy for positioning yourself as the obvious choice Perfect for: Professional women who've been loyal to their company but are tired of being overlooked despite their qualifications and contributions. If you're ready to advance to a higher-paying, higher-impact job with faith and confidence without compromising who you are, learn more about Next Level Career and apply to work with Dr. Tega 👉🏾 http://privatecareercoaching.com/
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| Trauma-Informed Leadership: Why Do You Need It? | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:14:18 | |
#013 -We as a society are experiencing a collective trauma. And there are more than a few workplaces that are actively contributing to or are the source of additional trauma that employees are experiencing. Corporate leaders who want to recruit and retain top talent can no longer turn a blind eye to the trauma that their employees are walking in with or experiencing at work. But what exactly is Trauma-Informed Leadership and why does it matter? I'm getting into that in this episode. Resources Mentioned:
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| 7 Causes of Work Stress | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:13:38 | |
#012 - April is national stress awareness month and between the pandemic, spotlight on racial injustice, unemployment, and the great resignation, reports show that work stress is at an all-time high. But to address work stress, you have to know where it's coming from. In today's episode, I'm talking through 7 common causes of work stress:
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| 5 Ways Work Stress is Costing Your Organization | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:25:42 | |
#011 - The current state of the world has led to work stress being at an all-time high. In this episode, I share five ways stress is impacting organizations' bottom line and I share how NOT caring for your people is eating away at your bottom line. Resources mentioned in this episode:
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| Work Stress, Work Trauma, and Your Career Growth | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:27:59 | |
#010 - Work stress is at an all-time high. And left unchecked, work stress negatively impacts employees and organizations. This episode kicks off a series in honor of National Stress Awareness Month where I'll be exploring what work stress is and how it might be impacting your career. In this episode, I define work stress, work trauma, and race-based trauma and share how all three can negatively impact your career growth by blocking your career adaptability. Connect with us:
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| How Vivien Went from Unhappy and Losing Herself to Confident and Clear about Her Boundaries | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:28:57 | |
#009 - In this episode, I talk with Vivien (an FYFC alum) who shares how she went from being unhappy at work, crying every day, and losing herself to feeling more confident in herself and her skills, identifying her transferable skills, and setting better work boundaries. Find Your Fulfilling Career is our signature group coaching program for women who are unhappy at work and ready to transition out of an unaligned career path but have no clue what they would do instead. Learn more and submit your FYFC Application here 👉🏾 http://findyourfulfillingcareer.com/ Connect with us:
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| 3 Misalignments That Lead to Career Dissatisfaction | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:09:32 | |
#008 - Misalignment is THE primary cause of career dissatisfaction, and in this episode, I share the three misalignments that lead to career dissatisfaction:
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| Top 7 Causes of Career Dissatisfaction | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:12:29 | |
#007 - A recent study found that 55% of workers are dissatisfied at work. That's a crazy number! Over half of people who are working right now are unhappy in their jobs. 😱 In this episode, I share the top seven causes of career dissatisfaction so you can figure out where you fall and then take action to do something about it. Connect with us:
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| Your Dream Job is a Myth, Pt. 2 | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:27:16 | |
#006 - A lot of people paint a picture in their heads of their "dream job" before they even begin job searching. However, this idea of a "dream job" often costs you in your career (check out Part 1 of this series if you haven't yet). In this follow-up episode, I share with you the 3 mindset shifts you need to embrace and answer audience questions: Mindset Shifts:
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| Your Dream Job is a Myth, Pt. 1 | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:34:19 | |
#005 - Are you looking for your "dream job"? Many people define the elusive dream job by things like the job title, the company, the prestige, etc. Unfortunately, the idea of a dream job has you chasing a mirage, and it's likely costing. In this episode, I share why your dream job is a myth and the four ways it's costing you. Four ways the "dream job" fallacy is costing you:
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| How Leslie went from stuck and confused to clear and confident in her career decisions. | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:21:01 | |
#004 - In this episode, I talk with Leslie (an FYFC alum) who shares how she went from being stuck, confused, and unclear about her career to reconnecting to what was true to herself, clarifying her values, and feeling more confident in her career choices. Find Your Fulfilling Career is our signature group coaching program for women who are unhappy at work and ready to transition out of an unaligned career path but have no clue what they would do instead. Learn more and submit your FYFC Application here 👉🏾 http://findyourfulfillingcareer.com/ Connect with us:
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| Why You Need to Look Beyond Your Company for Your $50K Salary Increase | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:35:21 | |
#126 - Ready for a significant salary increase but tired of waiting for your current company to recognize your worth? In this episode, Dr. Tega is sharing the hard truth about internal salary ceilings and why external moves are your fastest path to the $50K+ raise you deserve. In this episode, you'll discover why your company pays for your history, not your potential, the "3-5% trap" that keeps you underpaid for years and the proven 4-step strategy for landing external offers with $50K+ increases. This episode is for professional women who've been loyal to their company but are ready to be compensated fairly for their contributions. If you're ready to advance to a higher-paying, higher-impact job with faith and confidence without compromising who you are, learn more about Next Level Career and apply to work with Dr. Tega 👉🏾 http://privatecareercoaching.com/
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| Effects of Being in an Unfulfilling Career | 19 Feb 2022 | 00:13:30 | |
#003 - Being in an unfulfilling career is not just about you. It impacts your relationship, your physical and mental health, and what messages your children are seeing about work. In this episode, I share the effects of being in an unfulfilling career and how it's probably ruining your health. Resources mentioned in this episode:
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| 3 Mindset Barriers Keeping You Stuck in an Unfulfilling Career | 12 Feb 2022 | 00:12:56 | |
#002 - Have you ever stopped to think how powerful your thoughts are? Or the impact your thoughts and beliefs have on your career success? Mindset barriers are ways of thinking and thought processes that get in the way of your actions towards securing your fulfilling career. In this episode, I share three mindset barriers that might be keeping you from your fulfilling career:
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| 5 Major Keys for a Fulfilling Career | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:10:45 | |
#001 - A fulfilling career is one that makes you feel satisfied and happy and allows your character or abilities to develop fully. However, a fulfilling career does not happen by accident. It occurs with intentional strategy and career moves. There are ways to evaluate your current or future career to determine if it is or will be fulfilling for you. In this episode, I share the five major keys for a fulfilling career:
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