Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, & Career Design
715 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 215 ratingsYou’re not totally happy with your career (obviously!) You also know that there “has to be something out there that’s better.” That hope that you can find meaningful and fulfilling work, that also pays you well, has led you here!
This is the show that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.
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Upgrade Your Life By Untangling Your Identity From Your Career
October 03, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBHave you ever had a job you really enjoyed (maybe even loved!) but something still felt off? That’s where Kate found herself. She was making a difference as a nurse, had patients she loved, and a great team; however, something was still missing. Kate didn’t feel ready to give up her identity as a nurse, but she knew something had to give. Learn how Kate went from feeling disenchanted with the healthcare system to finding fulfillment in a career she loves, community involvement and ultramarat...
BONUS: Why I Wrote My New Book, Happen To Your Career
September 27, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBPre-order Scott Anthony Barlow’s new book Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work, and get exclusive pre-order bonuses. Pre-order here and send a copy of your receipt to [email protected] to receive the awesome bonuses! On this special bonus episode, Scott discusses "the why" behind his new book: what influenced him, kept him going and the impact he believes it can have. When you preorder and send the receipt, with "Bonuses" in t...
How To Figure Out What Creates Meaningful Work For You
September 26, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBTo feel fulfilled in your career, you need your work to feel meaningful and you want to feel like you’re making a difference or helping people. It’s time for a career change! But hold up, before you begin looking for “meaningful careers,” you first need to define what meaningful work is to you (it’s different for everyone!) In this episode, Scott and Cindy discuss how to figure out what creates meaningful work for you and how to match your unique definition with a career. What you'll learn...
Special Episode! Sneak Peek of Scott’s New Book, Happen To Your Career
September 19, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBPre-order Scott Anthony Barlow’s new book Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work, and get exclusive pre-order bonuses. Pre-order here and send a copy of your receipt to [email protected] to receive the awesome bonuses! On this episode, we are so excited to take you behind the scenes as Scott reads an excerpt from his new book! When you preorder and send the receipt, with "Bonuses" in the subject line, to scott@happentoyourcare...
BONUS: How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race With Kwame Christian
September 16, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBNegotiation expert Kwame Christian’s motto is: “The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations.” If we want a more equitable workplace, we have to talk to each other about race. Kwame joins Scott to give tips on approaching difficult conversations and to discuss his new book: How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond. Related Episodes Episode 459: How To Improve Your Conversation & Negot...
The Power Of Using Your Strengths To Advance Your Career
September 12, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWhat if you were promoted 4 times over 7 years, each time into a role that fit you better? That's what Maggie did by digging into her strengths and learning how to use them to her advantage. By leaning into her strengths and pivoting into roles that she fully aligned with, Maggie had the satisfaction of finally being able to be herself at work. What you'll learn The importance of staying true to yourself in your career search and roles (and how your strengths can help you do just that!) ...
Using Learnings From Your Past Roles To Define Your Career Path
September 05, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBYour career is a continual progression, a journey that’s never actually completed. The ultimate challenge is eventually learning how to direct that journey. Taking your past experiences and the things you’ve learned about yourself on the way and creating the exact role you want and expertly navigating your career path. Learn how Quynh used every single experience from being an international student, going through the immigration process and all of her different jobs, to continually pivot int...
How To Achieve Career Clarity When You Feel Stuck, Bored & Unfulfilled
August 29, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBYou will never find meaningful work by staying at a job you’re good at but don’t enjoy. If you’re feeling burned out and unfulfilled at work, you don’t have to continue that cycle. Your ideal career is out there! But first you have to figure out what you want out of your career so you can go and get it! Learn how Erin’s mindset shift allowed her to realize that her ideal career was right in front of her all along. What you’ll learn How to know when it’s time to leave a job you’re great a...
Make Your Career Change Happen With This Unconventional Advice
August 22, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBFinding work you love isn’t impossible, but you have to be willing to put in the time and effort and step away from the conventional career change route. If you want to find meaningful work that pays well, it’s going to take a lot more than just scrolling through job boards, updating your LinkedIn, polishing your resume and attending networking events. In this episode, Scott chats with 2 career coaches and business owners, Austin Belcak & Janine Esbrand, who help career changers find their i...
Scott’s Back (And Thriving!) After Intentionally Taking Time Away
August 15, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOur mission is to change the way the entire world works, and that starts with you! Do you have your next vacation on the calendar? Are you preparing yourself and your team for a break? Taking a month (or more!) off of work is possible. It’s all about assessing your priorities and being intentional. Scott has returned from his very own intentional hiatus! After a month-long, much-deserved vacation in Greece, he is back and ready to share takeaways from his trip and advice from his longest tim...
BONUS: Do You Need To Go Back To School?
August 12, 2022 15:09 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBDo you need to go back to school if you want to make a career change? Maybe you’re looking to switch industries and you’re wondering if you can do so without going back to school. Or maybe you hustled hard to get to where you are without ever getting a degree, and now you're wondering: Is a career change with no degree possible? Kate & Cindy discuss navigating career changes without a degree, and the advice we give our clients about getting additional degrees to make a career switch.
Break Out Of Your Career Funk By Digging Into Your Strengths
August 08, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBNot feeling like yourself in your career? Get out of your career funk by using your strengths to become the truest version of yourself at work. Understanding your strengths, and how they work for you, is one of the first steps we emphasize when hopeful career changers approach us. In this episode, Cindy & Kate explore digging into your strengths, narrowing your career search and finding a role that fits you (+brings you happiness and fulfillment!) What you’ll learn How to evaluate if yo...
Stop Focusing On Your Resume And Start Building Relationships
August 01, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBWhen it comes to finding meaningful work, relationships are in & resumes are out! Turns out if you’re looking to make a change to more fulfilling work, your paper resume is actually pretty irrelevant in the career change process. Aligning your experience with a new role or a new industry is possible. You can have a meaningful, fulfilling career that pays well, but trolling job boards with your resume isn’t going to make it happen. On this episode, Liz & Ang discuss kickstarting your career c...
How To Stay Positive During A Career Change
July 25, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIt’s easy to become frustrated or disheartened when trying to make a career change, particularly if you are feeling burnt out in your current role or if you’ve been trying to make a change for awhile. However, having a positive mindset can be a true game changer on the path to meaningful, well-paid work. On this team episode, Phillip & Ang share 5 tips to maintain a positive mindset during a career change What you'll learn How to keep your energy high when you’re at a slow part of your ca...
Find Your Creative Spark And Revamp Your Boring Career
July 18, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBHave you ever felt like you would enjoy your work more if you could do something more creative, but struggled to figure out how to make that a reality? Allowing more time for creativity and fun in your career is one major component to avoiding burnout. On this team episode, Ang & Celena share stories, tips, and questions to ask yourself to spark your creativity and revamp your boring career. What you'll learn How to align your current role with what you want out of your career Ways to ...
Is Career Change The Cure For Imposter Syndrome?
July 11, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIf you find yourself feeling negative about your work, unfocused, procrastinating, downplaying your achievements…if you start to question why you get up in the morning, it may be time to accept that you need to make a change. It’s time to figure out whether you are in the right role experiencing imposter syndrome or if you’re in the wrong role and you’re actually an imposter. On this team episode, Cindy & Kate discuss how to know if you’re in the right role & the truth behind imposter syndro...
BONUS: How Shifting Your Energy Can Transform Your Career
July 08, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBFear of the unknown is one of the most common hesitations we hear from people wanting to change careers. Not being able to control your situation or know exactly what will happen next can be stressful and draining. How can you move away from that fearful place and refocus your energy into work that will actually bring about change? HTYC career coach, Angela Barnard, jumps on the podcast to discuss one of her favorite topics: energy. Did you enjoy this episode and want to discuss more abou...
Feeling Underqualified? Land The Role You Want With This Career Advice
July 04, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe traditional way of job searching doesn’t work... you already know that. So how do you land a role in today’s world? And not just any role, but your ideal role… one that's meaningful, that you enjoy, and that pays really well (without going back to school)? These “unicorn roles” are out there, our clients have proven this time and time again. On today’s episode, 3 HTYC career coaches, Ang, Liz & Phillip, share career advice and detail what their most successful career change clients have ...
BONUS: Career Change At 35-40
June 30, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB“I am ready for a career change… Will I have to start over? Do I need to go back to school? Will I have to take a pay cut?” 35-40 years old is a common age range for career change. Oftentimes you have made it to a high level in your current organization, are feeling burnt out, and are finding your priorities in life are shifting. How can you take the skills and experience you’ve gained over the past 10+ years and translate them into a meaningful career you love? In this bonus episode, Philli...
Midlife Career Change: Overcome Limiting Beliefs & Make It Happen
June 27, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBYou wake up one day and your career feels off track. Maybe you’ve realized the work you’re doing is no longer meaningful to you, and you want more out of your career. Even if you’re in your “midlife,” you still deserve to do meaningful work that makes you happy! Your abilities are going to change. Your views are going to change. The things you care about are going to change. Recognize it for what it is: a sign that you've been evolving and that your current situation no longer suits you. On ...
Why Would You Settle For Anything Less Than Career Happiness?
June 20, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBIf your current role isn’t fulfilling, if it isn’t checking all the boxes, if it isn’t aligned with what you picture as your ideal career… then what are you waiting for? Why are you going down a path that isn’t going to bring you career happiness and fulfillment? Alistair Marshall has made quite a few pivots throughout his career, and one of his ventures happens to be career coaching! With this combination of personal and professional experience, he gives great insight on how to identify if ...
BONUS: How To Be More Intentional
June 16, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBScott discusses his family's annual trip abroad, and how he and Alyssa are intentionally using their trip this year to step away from the company for one month. This is pretty much Scott's out of office in podcast form, but you'll also learn how to be more intentional in your life and work! What you'll learn Why Scott & Alyssa are stepping away from HTYC for an entire month Scott's vision of how work across the world can be more flexible than today's standard Where in the world the B...
Finding Your Ideal Career By Getting Strategic With Your Strengths
June 13, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWhen it comes to making a career change, figuring out what you want to do next can seem extremely daunting, especially when thinking long-term. When the pandemic hit, Victoria Lyon was thrust into the front lines of COVID testing operations. This unexpected role change caused her to reevaluate her research job and plans for a PhD. As she began digging into what she truly wanted, she felt a lot of pressure to make the right decisions for her career’s future. Learn how Victoria figured out wha...
How Your Gut Feelings Can Direct Your Career Search
June 06, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBA huge part of navigating your career search is the challenge of convincing yourself to wait for the right fit and trusting your ideal role will come along. Knowing when to walk away is extremely difficult at times, but learning to trust your gut feeling can help you navigate these decisions. Peter Stark, author of “The Only Negotiating Guide You’ll Ever Need” joins Scott to discuss how your gut feelings can direct your career search, and more! What you’ll learn How to practice negot...
How To Find The Time To Prioritize A Career Change
May 30, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBYou’ve realized it’s time to make a career change, but you’ve likely also realized doing so is a big commitment that will take time and dedication. How on earth can you fit this into your life when you already have a completely full schedule? On today’s episode, Scott dives into how to create more time and space in your life to make a career change. What you’ll learn How to create 5-10 hours a week of time you didn’t have before Specific tips on how to simplify your daily/weekly ta...
Reinventing Yourself To Earn Career Fulfillment With Dr. Marshall Goldsmith
May 23, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBLinking achievement to happiness or contentment is a common theme in today’s society, especially when it comes to evaluating a career. However, to live a fulfilling life and do meaningful work you must learn how to love the life you have, and live without regret. Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, author of “The Earned Life,” discusses earning your path to fulfillment & continually reinventing yourself so you are never truly stuck. What you'll learn How to have confidence in starting over in ...
A Career Change Can Pay Well: How to Ask for More with G. Richard Shell
May 16, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBWhen you receive a job offer, you are in the best position to negotiate. It’s your time to get what you want whether that is more money, better benefits, flexibility... On the other hand, if you’ve been with a company for a few months (or years) and think it’s about dang time to ask for a raise, you can (and should!) Listen in as author & negotiation expert, G. Richard Shell gives real life examples of job and salary negotiation. What you’ll learn How to ask for more money when you r...
Pivoting To A Career That Fits When Your Priorities Change
May 09, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBHaley wanted a career that was more flexible (and fulfilling). However, she was fearful a career pivot would jeopardize the experience and success she had gained over the past decade as a marketing executive. Learn how Haley made a career change to something that aligned with her priorities without derailing her career trajectory. What you’ll learn How to know when it’s time to leave your long-term career (even if it’s going well!) The importance of giving yourself permission to get...
Successfully Quitting Your PhD to Find Career Happiness
May 02, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBWhat happens when the career plan you’ve alway had falls apart? Anna VanRemoortel's identity was heavily tied to her academic job, so when she realized she was no longer excited about her work and questioned her career’s direction, she was left feeling like she was lacking in all areas of her life. In this episode, Anna details the highs and lows of dropping out of her PhD program and becoming an executive director (in less than a year!) To binge-listen to more career happiness success s...
Intentionally Designing Your Life To Do Work You Love With Angela Barnard
April 25, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBTransitioning careers is hard work, and there are a lot of ups and downs, but when you feel that tug like you were meant for more… you’ve got to make it happen. Angela Barnard wasn’t always sure what her career would be, but from a young age she realized it was up to her to design her life. Learn how Ang became the successful career coach she is today by aligning her strengths and values, getting uncomfortable, and believing in herself every step of the way. To binge-listen to more c...
Using Negotiation To Propel Your Career And Life With Kwame Christian
April 18, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWe use negotiation every single day, many times without even realizing it... from getting our kids out the door in the morning to getting a raise at work. Negotiation expert Kwame Christian discusses how to use his 3-part framework to become a better negotiator in every aspect of your life. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts on the Happen To Your Career Podcast Page Want to know how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaning...
How to Improve Your Conversation And Negotiation Skills with Kwame Christian
April 18, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBOne of the pillars of career growth is self-development. When it comes to communicating with our team and even our family and friends, it’s important to know how to manage emotions and have productive, yet difficult, conversations. Negotiation expert Kwame Christian discusses how to use his 3-part framework to gain confidence in your conversation skills and become a better negotiator in every aspect of your life. What you’ll learn How to use Kwame’s 3-step framework to improve your n...
Facing a New Career That Doesn't Fit (and What To Do)
April 11, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBMany of the people that we have worked with here at HTYC tend to go through several career changes on their own. They try many of the traditional job search methods, and they don’t see lasting results. Usually, they start excited about their new role, but then, at some point, start realizing that something is off. Sometimes the role or company doesn’t match your values. Sometimes the role doesn’t match your strengths. Laura Parker used to work for a global law firm for 12 years, and made a...
Removing Distraction to Build Your Career
April 04, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBHow can you remove distraction? Distraction from achieving what’s most important to you? Distraction that takes you away from who you want to be spending your time with? Who better to answer this question than the person who wrote "Indistractable: How to control your attention and choose your life." I read it and loved it so much that I bought it for my entire team for Christmas. Here to teach us the difference between traction and distraction is author Nir Eyal. To binge-listen to...
Removing Distraction To Build Your Career
April 04, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBHow can you remove distraction? Distraction from achieving what’s most important to you? Distraction that takes you away from who you want to be spending your time with? Who better to answer this question than the person who wrote "Indistractable: How to control your attention and choose your life." I read it and loved it so much that I bought it for my entire team for Christmas. Here to teach us the difference between traction and distraction is author Nir Eyal. To binge-listen to m...
The Pros And Cons Of Career Freedom With Natalie Sisson
March 28, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThe goal for many people that we work with is to obtain freedom in their life and work. But what does that even mean? Natalie Sisson, The Suitcase Entrepreneur, traveled the world for many years - living and working wherever she wanted to, and speaking with hundreds of people on her podcast about what freedom really means to them. From those experiences, she has created her own definition of freedom. Listen as Scott and Natalie discuss the pros and cons and how to create your personal de...
Making An Amazing First Impression (On Purpose) With Vanessa Van Edwards
March 21, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBStudies show that people make a first impression in less than 7 seconds. That doesn’t give you a lot of time to make a great impression - especially when you are having a job interview. So what can you do to use those 7 seconds (or less) to your advantage? Vanessa Van Edwards, author of “Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication”, shares exactly how you can do this. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, find all the podcasts at https://happen...
Amplifying Your Career Search By Mastering First Impressions With Vanessa Van Edwards
March 21, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBStudies show that people make a first impression in less than 7 seconds. That doesn’t give you a lot of time to make a great impression during a job interview or when you’re networking! So what can you do in those 7 seconds (or less) to make the absolute best impression? Vanessa Van Edwards, author of “Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication,” shares science-backed research on how to make a great first impression. What you’ll learn The importance of first impre...
What Happens When Willpower Isn’t Working?
March 14, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn the Pursuit of Happiness, Will Smith finds himself sitting on the bathroom floor with his son after everything has come crashing down and he has no place to live and he’s hit rock bottom? He’s absolutely forced to figure things out. But what if you have a reasonably good job and you’re making good money and you know you want something more but honestly it’s really difficult to make it happen? Benjamin Hardy talks about exactly why “Willpower doesn’t work in these situations” to make a...
Disappearing Episode: Mid-Life Career Crisis
March 11, 2022 16:18Scott & Cindy chat about the assumptions and limiting beliefs many people have when thinking about making a mid-life career change, and share a few stories about people who have overcome those barriers.
Choosing Happiness By Creating Your Own Definition of Success
March 07, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBAs humans, we have a tendency to compare ourselves to one another. This doesn’t make us feel too great most of the time, but especially when it comes to measuring success. My measure or definition of success may not be the same as yours. And that is completely okay! That’s because success looks different for everyone. When you worry about other people’s opinions (even if it’s family or friends), it can negatively impact your potential success. On today’s episode, Celena Singh shares how she ...
Don’t Worry, Be Happy: How Success Looks Different For Everyone
March 07, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBAs humans, we have a tendency to compare ourselves to each other. This is a bad idea, especially when it comes to measuring success. My measure of success may not be the same as yours. And that’s OK. That’s because success looks different for everyone. After working with thousands of people, we’ve observed that when you worry about other people’s opinions (even if it’s family or friends), it could negatively impact your potential success. To binge-listen to more career happiness su...
How To Stop Living Up To Others Expectations
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWhy does the term “live authentically” seem like it’s been popping up everywhere these days? In fact, if you just Google it, only 2.47 Million results appear ( if you can’t tell, I’m dripping with sarcasm). But, why do we all have this urge to “live an authentic life” in the first place? Why is it so damn hard to be our true selves at all times?
Find A Career That Fits: Stop Letting Others Influence Your Career Decisions
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBAre the expectations of others holding you back from doing work that is truly fulfilling? Most of us feel like we have to behave like one person when we’re at work, and a different person when we’re at home or in our social circles. That in itself creates a social expectation. If you want to be yourself at all times, you’re bucking the trend. Because, in our world today it’s not “normal” to get paid to be who you are, using your true strengths instead of just the skills you’ve picked up in ...
Career Change to Fulfilling Work: What’s Holding You Back?
February 21, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBYears ago, I wanted to learn more about how some people became what I now call Happy High Achievers – people who were successful in both their career and also in the other areas of life. Fast forward to when we started HTYC, we had the goal to help many more people in the world become Happy High Achievers, not just to get to meaningful work. So what do you think stops people from making career changes to much more fulfilling work? What stops people from becoming Happy High Achievers? Cindy ...
Achieve More Than Meaningful Work (And How To Ask For The Help You Need)
February 21, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBYears ago, I wanted to learn more about how some people became what I now call Happy High Achievers - people who were successful in both their career and also in the other areas of life. Fast forward to when we started HTYC, we had the goal to help many more people in the world become Happy High Achievers, not just to get to meaningful work. So what do you think stops people from making career changes to much more fulfilling work? What stops people from becoming Happy High Achievers? ...
Career Search Hack: Pros & Cons Of Saying “No” During A Career Change
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBWhen was the last time you’ve been challenged (in a good way) in your career? Some people will say very recently while others may say they haven’t been challenged since graduating college. The result? The feeling of “dying inside”. As if all you do everyday is go to work to do the same thing over and over without direction, excitement or hope of career growth. That’s the same emptiness that Eric, a management consultant, felt and he was so determined on finding career happiness that he s...
Trusting The Career Change Process: Holding Out For “Amazing”
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBChanging careers is hard. Waiting for the right role can be even harder. It’s often easier to just settle for a “good enough” role - especially when the process seems to be taking a long time. While a good job isn’t necessarily a bad thing, what if you end up missing the amazing opportunity that could lead to lasting career happiness? It took Eric a whole year to find the right role. Along the way, he had to learn to ask the hard questions and say no to many “good” opportunities. ...
Saying No To Job Offers & Holding Out For Your Ideal Role
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBChanging careers is hard. Waiting for the right role can be even harder. It’s often easier to just settle for a “good enough” role – especially when the process seems to be taking too long. While a good job isn’t necessarily a bad thing, what if you end up missing your ideal opportunity that could lead to lasting career happiness? It took Eric an entire year to find the right role. Along the way, he had to ask himself some hard questions and learn how and when to say “no” to “good” opportuni...
Going From A Stagnant Role To Finding Growth Through The Career Change Process
February 07, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBWhen you’re looking for opportunities to learn and grow, but your role no longer provides that for you, it’s easy to lose your sense of fulfillment. James Sannan faced this conflict of stagnant growth and tried to correct it by changing roles within his company. After many changes, he hit a dead end and felt stuck. James sought help with his next career change and was able to find the growth he needed to thrive in his career. To binge-listen to more career happiness success stories, ...