Bring Your Soul to Work with Career Coach Mo Faul
276 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsIf you’re not doing the work you love or are looking for a life change, join Career Coach Mo Faul each week for Bring Your Soul to Work. As a mentor and coach, Mo will help you dig deep and discover what really makes you happy. Each week Mo will offer career clarity and share tips and strategies to help you focus on what you want to do and how to make it happen.
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I think I'm in the wrong career... What do I do?
March 18, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 45.7 MBYou studied hard, worked hard, did your very best, and ended up… in a career you don’t love. Did you make the right choices, or are you actually in the wrong career? You may not even know what career would be right! What are your next steps? I’ve helped hundreds of professional women figure out whether they’re in the right place, how to make their chosen career work for them, and how to switch gears if they need to.
What Your Age Tells You About Your Work Attitudes
March 11, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 32.8 MBAge truly doesn’t matter when it comes to career advancement. As you get older, age can be an asset– Because you now have the wisdom to navigate difficult speed bumps and situations. Age CAN also derail your career, but only IF your age comes with a bad attitude. Join me as I explain how to USE your wisdom to advance while staying flexible, optimistic, and open. This information is crucial if you want to get promoted and advance your career. Which you can do at any age.
Mo's Career Secrets: You don't need a Tesla. You have a soul, right?
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.9 MBYou have a built-in power source within you, and when you learn to access that source. There’s no limit to what you're capable of. All it takes is knowing how to plug yourself into your soul, which knows exactly what you need in each moment.
Is your career dependent on your boss being awesome?
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MBI’m sharing how to take responsibility for your career, rather than relying on anyone or anything else.
How to Make Room for New Opportunities in Your Career
February 11, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 32 MBI’m sharing the 2 things you need to do to make room for new opportunities in your career.
Got the promotion but afraid of it?
February 04, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MBHave you ever wanted a promotion and NOT wanted it at the same time? A lot of the professional women I coach admit to feeling afraid that if they take a promotion, they’ll have to work even harder and they won’t be able to handle the responsibility and will fail. I’m sharing why neither of those fears is true.
Is it really a NEW year? Or is it just a repeat of last year?
January 28, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 37 MBI’d hate for you to feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day– doomed to repeat the same day (or year) over and over, with the same frustrations and struggles. The same income ceiling. The same hesitancy to step into your leadership. The same bully boss. This is something I can help you solve.
New year, same ol' burnout?
January 21, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 27.9 MBA kind of tragic statistic: 77% of American employees who responded to a national survey reported at least one instance of burnout in 2021. The only good thing about this is that there’s a cure. Hint: It lies inside your soul.
The Hallmark of Your Year
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 26.9 MBIf you’re like most professional women, you were taught to be polite, keep your head down, be quiet, and do your work. But nobody tells us: that won’t advance your career.
The Best Part of Completing Something
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 33.7 MBSo many professional women push themselves so hard…And have such high expectations of themselves…That their smaller accomplishments go unnoticed and they miss out on kudos. I’m sharing what happens in your brain when you give yourself more credit.
Leadership & Birthdays
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 32.9 MBEvery year on my birthday, I love to assess where I am and figure out what I want to experience in the coming year. After all, that’s one of the signs of a good leader: the ability to reflect and make things better moving forward. When women are unfulfilled or unhappy, they tend to reflect and plan a lot less. I’m sharing how to learn the lessons that are in front of you in a way that strengthens your leadership skills.
What You SHOULDN'T Be Thankful For...
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 28.7 MBI'm talking about what you SHOULDN’T be thankful for. I’ll explain how, and shed light on all the things women are conditioned to have gratitude for, but which actually hurt our career advancement. When you stop settling and start listening to your soul, your freedom is just around the corner.
Your Career Is Missing Something (and it's not another degree)
December 10, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 25.7 MBIf you feel stuck, underappreciated, or keep getting passed over for promotion…If you’re underearning (and most women are), and you don’t feel fulfilled in your career…Then something is definitely missing from your career, and it’s not another degree or certification. Tune in to learn exactly what it is.
What's the difference between taking action and thinking?
December 03, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 30.3 MBIf you’re a professional woman who feels stuck in your career…It can feel like every day is the same. Days to turn to weeks, months, and years of “sameness.” And with every year that goes by without advancement, you lose time, money, and enthusiasm. Yet, when faced with an opportunity to do something different, your brain will often convince you to “think about it.” In this episode, I'm sharing the difference between thinking and taking action.
Your $100,000 career loss is adding up
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 26.1 MBEveryone loses when you earn less than you deserve. Your family loses. Your bank account loses. Not to mention your future, vacations, purse collection…And your soul. In this episode, I'm sharing how to stop earning less than you deserve.
I think I’m in the Wrong Career..What Do I Do?
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 44.5 MBYou studied hard, did the best you could, and ended up… in a career you don’t love. Did you make the right choices, or are you actually in the wrong career? In this episode, I’m sharing what to do when you think you’re in the wrong career.
How You Were Raised as a Girl Makes Quitting Appealing, Here's Why...
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 30.4 MBI know, you read that subject line and thought, “No way! Women aren’t quitters!” And you’re right. Women are TOUGH. But for most of us, how we were raised as girls actually makes quitting a job easier and more appealing than staying and asking for what we want. In this episode, I’m explaining how and why this is true.
What My Breast Cancer Taught Me About Stress and a Depleted Soul - and What You Need To Do NOW
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 24.3 MBI’m sharing what breast cancer taught me about myself…And it’s something that pertains to you if you’re a professional woman dealing with stress and a depleted soul in your career. See, I thought I had everything figured out to advance my career. I had all the experience, expertise, and education to do my job well and go far…Yet something was eating away at me. When I heard the word “cancer,” I was brought to my knees. I discovered exactly what gave cancer the opportunity to grow in my bod...
Why Most Career Programs Don't Work
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 33.6 MBLooking online for advice on how to advance your career? I’m sharing how to determine which career growth programs really work, and which ones are a waste of time. Because everywhere you look, there’s information overload. How the heck do you know what information to pay attention to? Or who to trust? I can’t wait to share what really moves the needle -- no matter what your specific situation is. I’ll give you a hint: It has to do with your soul. Get ready to see with new eyes.
3 Reasons Why You Hate Your Job
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 32.7 MBI’ve coached so many women who’ve told me straight out: “I hate my job!” I even know a woman who crawled under her desk (I’m being 100% serious). I’m sharing the 3 reasons why professional women really hate their jobs. Because here’s the thing. If you currently hate your job, you might think you know why. The boss is a jerk, you’re doing too much, you’re not getting recognized, etc. But I’ve been able to isolate 3 reasons why you REALLY hate your job. And stick with me, because these mig...
You Just Got a Rejection...What Do You Do?
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.7 MBSo what do you do if your heart is set on a job that just didn’t come through for you? And what if you just got the rejection letter? I'm sharing the exact steps you can take to recover your dashed hopes and uplift your spirit. There are so many reasons why this could have happened that have absolutely nothing to do with you. So for now, take a deep breath and trust in the universe. Join me so I can explain what you can do next.
Can I Work From Home and Still Advance?
October 01, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 31.1 MBAre you worried that you’ll miss career opportunities by not being in the office? I'm sharing how you can work from home and still powerfully advance your career! After the pandemic, working from home has become a kind of new normal. And yet, so many professional women are worried that their employer will use their work from home status to keep them locked in at the same pay rate. I’m here to let you know that YOU CAN STILL ADVANCE -- powerfully! Join me and find out the steps to get not...
3 Reasons Why Demanding a Raise is the Worst Way to Get One
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 31.4 MBI share why demanding a raise is the surest way to lose your job. I’ll also share what works much, much better than demanding. If you feel like you’re underappreciated and underpaid, I get it! You may be silently waiting under the radar, head down, working too hard, and hoping to be recognized. You may have watched co-workers get raises and promotions and wonder what the heck is going on. You might be fed up and ready to claim your value. Before you do, join me as I share how to handle...
How to Spot a Career Coach Who is Lying
September 17, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 22.8 MBIf you’re a professional woman trying to advance your career, you’re probably looking for reliable guidance you can depend on, but there’s a huge problem: Everywhere you look, there’s information overload. Googling career advice leads to millions of articles, and not all the information is actually helpful or relevant to your situation. Join me, and I’ll share how to weed out false information that actually hurts your career.
3 Things You Need To Do For Your Career In The New Economy
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 27.3 MBI’ll be sharing 3 crucial things you need to do for your career so you can thrive in the “new economy.” The world of work has changed drastically in the last year, and the women who thrive and advance in spite of chaos, will be women who are self-motivated, persistent, and willing to be lifelong learners. You won’t be able to do things the old way anymore… Like waiting and hoping for the world and jobs to “go back to normal…” Or blaming the economy, politicians, or anyone else for a percei...
Is your support system really supporting you to achieve your career goals?
August 27, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 27 MBReady for some disturbing stats? According to a recent Harvard Business School study, women are held back in their careers because they allow their partners’ career to take precedence over theirs. I’ll be sharing how to get the support you need to bring YOUR dreams front and center. Why is a support system important? Because no one achieves greatness by themselves. We all need people in our corner, cheering us on and helping us move forward. Join me, and learn why you don’t have to live ...
What Your Age Tells You About Your Work Attitude
August 20, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 31.4 MBWhen a 43 year-old tells me she thinks she’s not going to get ahead in her career because of her age, I cringe. I’m going to explain why age doesn’t matter when it comes to career advancement. It’s true, as we get older, there IS something that can stop us from advancing, but it’s not age. Can you guess what it is? See, the first 10-15 years of your career are all about learning. You’re learning your craft, your industry, the social and political power structures at work, and how to navi...
The Real Reason Why You're Not Getting Hired
August 13, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 18.7 MBAre you terrified that you’ll be stuck at a job you despise, out of work forever, or forced to get a job you’re overqualified for? Applying to hundreds of jobs and not getting interviews or calls back Constantly updating and submitting your resume to the sound of crickets? Or falling asleep at night while searching the online job boards? I’ll be talking about the real reasons you’re not getting hired, and what you can do about it. I’ve seen the same reasons women don’t get hired over and o...
She Was Ready to Settle then she learned the truth
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 38 MBLisa was working too hard. She didn’t have control of her schedule and wasn’t making the impact she wanted. She told us she felt out of control, as though life was “happening to her.” After our 12-week transformational workshop, Lisa got a raise, and instead of working harder, she now has four staff members assisting her -- which allows her to help more people. She has become that guardian angel she set out to be. Plus, she has more time to enjoy her children and her life. In our 12-week...
The Real Reason Why You're Burnt Out
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 26 MBI’m revealing the real reason your career is burning you to a crisp. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired, overworked, and trying to be all things to all people, this is for you. Signs of career burnout include: Lack of focus, Emotional and mental exhaustion, Feeling numb at your job, Chronic physical symptoms and a short fuse. When I hit burnout as a cardiac nurse, I remember feeling myself switch to autopilot. I just had to make it to the next day, the next week, the next month -- and ke...
Im Declaring War on Toxic Bosses
July 23, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 16.8 MBHave you ever had a “toxic boss?” One of the things I teach professional women feeling victimized by toxic bosses is how to communicate effectively to get results…No matter how “narcissistic” their boss is. I’ll explain exactly what you need to do to address issues at work, whether you: Feel powerless to do your job effectively, Are afraid to lose your job, Are embarrassed because your boss makes you feel like you’re not measuring up, or feel physically tense and sick to your stomach. Yo...
Millenials: Are they ruining your career?
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 33.4 MBDoes it seem like every time you turn around, an opportunity YOU want is going to some young upstart? I’ll be talking about the real reason you’re getting passed over for opportunities…And I promise it’s not because of THEM. In fact, if you join me, you’ll come away with restored faith in our young people. You’ll understand how their brains work, and how their conditioning has been different than yours. Even better, I’ll show you how you can adapt and flow with change so your dreams don’t ...
Are you afraid of your own success?
July 09, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 30.3 MBWe all recognize the fear of failing. Seems pretty obvious. But what about fear of success? Is that a thing? It sure is! And I’ll be talking about how to handle the fear of success if it’s coming up for you. Because it turns out, many professional women are afraid of success for lots of reasons, one being that we were taught to play small. Being successful ruffles too many feathers… and ignites jealousy amongst our peers. I’m going to show you how to rise above all of that, and step into...
I Found my true mission and purpose: Client Success Story with Michele
July 02, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MBDo you want to find your “true” purpose and live it? Like, every day? Not just at home with the people you love, but at work with the people you serve? I’m interviewing my client Michele, who used our methodology to figure out what her “true mission” is. She was at a crossroads in her career, or as she describes it, “a pivotal moment.” Knowing this, she booked a Career Clarity Call, we determined she was a great fit for our 12-week Kickass Career workshop and invited her in. Very quickly...
Realizing Life Can Be A Dream with Kick Ass Client Kristy
June 25, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 32.5 MBKristy was fired. It was a terrible shock. Then her dad had a stroke. She and her husband had to drop everything to be with her family. When Kristy returned home, she found my ad online. In her own words, she had “nothing to lose,” so she booked a clarity call with me and my team. A few months later, she had a massive win -- a job that was more in alignment with her soul. The REALLY cool part? The tools she learned in our Kick Ass Career Workshop keep on giving…Because she’s up-leveled t...
Your Blindspots Are Costing You 500000
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 40.1 MBHave you ever had a persistent feeling -- or even a momentary awareness -- that you’re in the wrong career? If you’ve ever felt this way, it can be worrisome... Especially if you’ve studied, trained, and worked hard to get where you are… Only to find yourself unsatisfied and not loving what you do. I’ll be letting you know exactly how to handle it if you think you’re in the wrong career. I’ve coached soooo many women who felt this way... And helped them successfully change their career tra...
What Getting Money Right Can Do for You with Special Guest Robin Hanover
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 54 MBI'm joined by my Kick Ass client Robin as we discuss what getting money right can do for you. Robin was being disregarded as a woman in a man’s world. She had a passion for financial management, but even after working in that field for years, she felt undervalued. She felt “behind” and worthless…How awful (and tragic) for any of us to feel this way. We helped Robin reclaim her soul and her worth, and now she’s owning her destiny as a kickass wealth manager in her own firm! And her client...
You just got fired...what do you do?
June 04, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 29.4 MBIf you’ve been following my work for a while, you might know I’ve been fired 6 times in my career. Each time, it rocked my world. And felt horrible. I’m going LIVE to tell you how to handle having the rug ripped out from under you…And how to use that setback to keep growing -- and actually make significant leaps forward in your career in spite of it! I’ll also share how a setback like getting fired can make you a more valuable employee. What I learned from getting fired? New ways to navi...
Habits of the Most Successful Professional Women with Nadia and Angela
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBI'm joined by Nadia & Angela, two of my Kick Ass Career alumni and two of the most successful women. (And I bet you thought men had that market cornered. Not any more!) We’ll be sharing the habits of the most successful professional women. These habits are a little different. They have NOTHING to do with what you may have been taught about success as a kid. “Sit up straight. Be quiet. Don’t take the last cookie. Keep your head down, work hard, be nice.” Yuck. No thanks. Nadia, Angela, an...
Are you living free_ With Special Guest, DeVon Franklin
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 54.3 MBDeVon Franklin joins me as we discuss his upcoming book and what it means to "live free". If you don’t know who DeVon is, he’s a Hollywood producer, NY Times bestselling author, and motivational speaker who teaches people how to live free of others’ expectations… We’re talking about how you can take total control of your life, without asking permission of anyone but yourself. This matters. Your health, wealth, and happiness depend on it.
When is a right time to hire a professional? with Milijana De Mori
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 24.9 MBIf you were trying to cross a field full of landmines, would you rather follow a soldier trained in the art of avoiding them…Or would you whip out your iPhone and watch a video on how to do it yourself? I think you already know the answer to this question. We’ll be sharing exactly how to know when the time is right to hire a professional to help you move forward. Because everyone is faced with this decision sooner or later. Do I spend years learning to do it myself -- reading books, listen...
Is your resume holding you back? Or is it YOU?
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 31.4 MBWe’ll explore whether it’s your resume that’s holding you back from new job opportunities…Or whether it’s something else. I have to warn you, though…After coaching hundreds of women through our 12-week Kick Ass Career workshop, 99.9% of the time, it’s not the resume. We’ll be looking at what’s REALLY holding you back from new opportunities.
What Your 90 Year Old Self Wants You To Know
April 30, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 28.4 MBI’m writing to you from the future. Now before you roll your eyes and scroll on, please allow me to tell you how amazing it is that you managed to collapse time and space to send yourself this message. I have a crucial message for you, but I can’t just blurt it out here. I’ve delivered it to someone who can channel it directly TO you. Coach Mo is delivering this message. Spoiler alert: she’s going to tell you how to avoid a terrible moment of regret before you die. What’s the regret about?...
Are you the Queen of Procrastination?
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBI’ll never forget when I got in trouble with my boss. It was early in my career, and I didn’t do a crucial task before I left for vacation. I didn’t do it because I was afraid to confront a particular employee. So I left the issue alone, hoping it would go away…And when I went on vacation, it blew up. I swore to myself that I would never again leave something undone. I would handle it with courage and bravery and boldness, so that my boss didn’t have to handle something even more difficult...
Are you the Queen of Being Technically Awesome?
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWhen I was a nurse, I wondered what I needed to learn to advance my career. At some point, it became obvious that just being a better nurse or having advanced degrees wasn’t going to get me where I wanted to go. I wanted to have greater impact and influence. So I studied people who were doing that, and what I found about the myth of being technically awesome is that the people who succeed are the people who develop OTHER skills. So I began developing those other skills. Join me to learn ...
Are you the Queen of People Pleasing?
April 09, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBWhen I was a consultant in my late 20’s and early 30’s, I went above and beyond to please people. Sometimes I was inauthentic. And sometimes I was just desperate to get the validation and appreciation of others. What eventually happened is that I burned myself to a crisp trying to please everyone in every direction. Which led to massive burnout and self-doubt. Listen; I know that you’re a skilled professional woman. But people-pleasing is a no-win game. See, if you’re the Queen of People...
Are you the Queen of Overworking?
April 02, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBI’ve always been a hard worker. I bet you have too. But overworking? Unfortunately overworking is something that millions, if not thousands of women do to prove their worth. The worst time was after my breast cancer journey. I felt like I owed my company more work for not firing me when I had cancer. Join me as I share how and why thousands of women are overworking every day to hide their inadequacies and prove their value. If you’re a Queen of Overworking, the good news is, you ...
Are you the Queen of Perfectionism?
March 26, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 23.6 MBPerfectionism was never really my thing… and in fact, NOT being a perfectionist is one of the reasons my career progressed. But for the 6,000+ women I’ve spoken to, perfectionism is a huge issue! And it ruins careers -- big time. Join me and I’ll share exactly how to let perfectionism go…Because it isn’t helping you, I promise. You may worry that in letting go of perfectionism, you’re throwing away your work ethic. But that’s not true. You’re just letting go of something that has h...
Is your pain too comfortable?
March 19, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBI’ve discovered something really weird about pain. It hurts, but it’s also comfortable. What?! Have you ever said to yourself, “It’s okay that I’m not making more money. I’m making enough.” Or, “Well, my boss is a bully, but at least I’ve learned how to sneak out and take my kids to the dentist.” These are all rationalizations that your brain uses to normalize pain. I’ll share how you can unlearn this habit so you can go through life with more fulfillment and less pain. Nobody deserv...
Dress for the Job You Want with Special Guest, Elysha Lenkin
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 53.1 MBIf you work from home, you might feel tempted to stay in your bathrobe all day...Or wear sweatpants on that zoom call (I know you do!). Today on MOtivational Monday I'm joined by my Kick Ass stylist, Elysha Lenkin. Elysha is a personal fashion stylist who helps women own their confidence and success through fashion. We’ll be sharing how to dress for the job you want, and how dressing your best (even at home) will work its magic in your life and career.