Leaving a Big 4 Job: What I Learned About Balance & Self-Worth: Shreya's Career Change Story
What happens when your job turns into constant stress, 12-hour days, and endless office politics? For Shreya, the answer was a full-scale career reboot. After burning out at a Big 4 firm, she took a leap of faith, quit without another job lined up, and used the Happen To Your Career process to find a role that finally fit her values, strengths, and lifestyle. What you'll learn How to recognize when stress and misalignment are signs you need to make a change Why quitting without a plan isn't always reckless but can be the reset you need The difference between finding the "perfect job" and finding the right environment How Shreya used career experiments to uncover her strengths and land an aligned role Why your first job doesn't define your career… it's just your starting point Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts
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The Truth About the Job Market (and What It Means for Your Job Search)
Everyone says the job market is impossible right now — but the data tells a completely different story. In this episode of the Happen to Your Career Podcast, Scott breaks down why the job market isn't as bad as you've been told, what's actually making job searches harder, and what you can do today to stand out and land your ideal role. What You'll Learn Why the job market isn't actually bad — and how media headlines distort the real data. How to see past job board "noise" and stop competing with thousands of applicants. The hidden reason it feels hard to find a job (hint: it's not the economy). Smarter strategies to land interviews without relying on "easy apply" buttons. How top professionals create opportunities — often getting offers before they even apply. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Laid Off? 10 Actions to Shorten Your Job Search by Months & Reduce Stress (What to Do if You Get Laid Off) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Make Job Boards Effective for Your Career Search: Angie's Secret to Finding Her Ideal Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How an Unexpected Layoff Became the Career Breakthrough I Desperately Needed (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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How Laura Landed Her Dream Career After 66 Job Applications (Without Burning Out)
After losing her job, Laura MacDonald turned unemployment into a data-driven experiment in career clarity. By tracking 66 job applications, learning to say no to the wrong roles, and focusing on her Ideal Career Profile, she discovered what truly makes work fulfilling. What you'll learn How to use career experiments to test what truly fits before committing The difference between being good at something and actually enjoying it How Laura used her Ideal Career Profile (ICP) to say "no" to the wrong jobs Why tracking data and patterns can turn rejections into opportunities The power of warm networking and human connection in landing the right role Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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From Stuck to Empowered: How Kat Found Clarity and Confidence in Her Career
After years of chasing the "perfect" career, Kat Bolikava discovered that true fulfillment came from clarity, not change. Hear how she challenged limiting beliefs, asked for growth, and transformed frustration into confidence and purpose. Her journey proves that meaningful work doesn't always mean a new job — it starts with knowing yourself and daring to ask for more. What you'll learn How to find career fulfillment without changing jobs. The mindset shifts that turn frustration into clarity and confidence. Why redefining success and security can open new opportunities. How aligning your values, strengths, and passions leads to meaningful work. Practical steps to overcome limiting beliefs and take bold, authentic action. Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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Making Networking Natural (Even If You Think You're Bad At It)
Ever tell yourself "I'm just not good at networking"? You're not alone—and you might be more wrong than you think. In this episode, discover how some of the most successful career changers aren't natural networkers at all, but introverts and analytical thinkers who found ways to make connecting feel authentic. Learn the simple reframe that turns networking from schmoozing into experimenting. What you'll learn How to reframe networking from "selling yourself" to simply gathering research data Why people who think they're bad at networking often have a natural advantage over smooth talkers The simple mindset shift that transforms cold outreach from terrifying to manageable Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Rethinking Informational Interviews: Stop Doing Them & Start Test Driving Conversations (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
About Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search
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