This podcast is for moms with an empty nest on the horizon who are reclaiming & redefining their identity outside of motherhood, which might include a job search. On this show we’ll have raw conversations about our ever-changing roles as moms, hear from women who restarted their careers, and share tactical tips for a successful job search after a career break.
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51. Navigating Career and Life Transitions: Reinventing Your Identity with Gabrielle Ferguson Part 2
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What are the internal shifts needed for navigating major life transitions like returning to the workforce or adjusting to an empty nest? Listen in to part 2 of my conversation with Gabrielle Ferguson, a goal strategist specializing in identity and transitions, as we tackle these complex questions. Gabrielle sheds light on the insidious impact of th…
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50. Navigating Career and Life Transitions: Reinventing Your Identity with Gabrielle Ferguson Part 1
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Ready to transform your life during key transitions? In our 50th (!!) episode of the Her Next Chapter podcast, we promise to offer you profound insights on navigating identity shifts, especially for moms re-entering the workforce or facing an empty nest. Our wonderful guest, Gabrielle Ferguson, an expert consultant and leadership strategist, joins …
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49. Rediscover Your Career Confidence: Tips for Stay-at-Home Moms Returning to Work
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Can a career break actually be an asset? Join me as I share lessons from my journey of reentering the workforce after 13 years at home. This episode is packed with real-life insights and actionable advice. We'll tackle the often daunting task of reframing career breaks into compelling narratives that highlight your unique strengths. Listen in as I …
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48. The Power of Strengths Insights in Career Transitions, with guest Chani Kohn
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Unlock the secret to a smoother career transition with insights from Clifton Strengths Finders expert Chani Kohn on this episode of Her Next Chapters. Discover how understanding and leveraging your unique strengths can help combat imposter syndrome and make your re-entry into the workforce a more confident and fulfilling experience. Chani breaks do…
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47. Secrets to Landing Your Dream Job (even after a career break)
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Can a career break really transform into your greatest asset? Join me, Christina Kohl, on Her Next Chapter's podcast as we uncover the secrets to landing your dream job, even after years away from the workforce. Through our three-day "Job Search Challenge," you'll learn how to stand out to recruiters, uncover hidden job opportunities, and navigate …
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46. Strengths-Based Parenting: Easing Transitions and Building Strong Family Bonds
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Unlock the secrets to enhancing your parenting skills through the unique lens of StrengthsFinder, as we welcome back the insightful Chani Kohn. You'll discover practical ways to identify and harness your strengths within the four key domains: executing, influencing, relationship building, and strategic thinking. Reflect on the pivotal role of stren…
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45. Embracing the Empty Nest: A Journey Through College Drop-Off
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This week's episode dives into my personal journey of preparing to take my youngest child to college, where excitement intertwines with sadness. From sorting through school supplies to packing those iconic Ikea bags, I share the highs and lows, the practical tasks, and the poignant moments that make this transition so significant. Tune in for a hea…
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44. Birthday Musings: Time Travel Edition
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I'm celebrating a birthday this week and am using it as a time to reflect on the past year while looking forward to the future. With the word "light" being my guiding theme for 2024, I recount the emotional transition of stepping out from a corporate career to embrace my true purpose of using my experience, natural talents to help people find jobs …
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43. Life & Parenting: Lessons from the Garden
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Have you ever thought about how nurturing a garden mirrors the journey of raising children? This week on podcast I dive into my personal experiences as a mom and gardener to explore this beautiful analogy. From the thrill of seeing the first seedlings sprout to the challenges of transplanting young plants into new environments, parallels to parenti…
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42. "I Need to Speak to the Manager": How I Stepped into My Power
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I felt like I was being ripped off, scammed even, at the auto dealership service center. Whaaat? That never happens! Normally, my husband handles car-related things in our household, but this time, I took the lead. Knowing there would likely be a confrontation, I was wishing I could opt out this time, but I was fired up and prepared to hold my grou…
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41: Coaching: How to Overcome Self Imposed Limits
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During an intense group workout at Red Rocks Amphitheater last week I realized the power of coaching and community. I know without a doubt that if I had been there on my own, I would have given up much sooner, and wouldn't have worked as hard. Included in today's episode are the insights I recorded on the drive home from the Red Rocks workout. The …
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40. Job Search Magic: Networking and Elevator Pitches for Stay-at-Home Moms
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What if expanding your network could be as simple as chatting with your neighbor at a summer BBQ? Tune into this episode of Her Next Chapters where we unlock the secrets to preparing for a successful job search while juggling the demands of summertime. We’ll reveal how stay-at-home moms can turn everyday interactions into valuable networking opport…
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39. The Life Lessons I Learned From My Dog
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What would your life look like if you embraced joy and positivity, even in the face of loss? Join me as I share the heartwarming lessons I learned from my dog, Ryder who recently came to the end of his life. From greeting people warmly to living each day with zest, Ryder's simple yet profound examples of living well can enrich our relationships and…
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38. Goal Strategies - Mid-Year Check In with Replay of Episode 12
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In recognition of being at the mid-point of the year, we're going to revisit an earlier episode on the topic of goals. This episode originally aired on January 17, 2024 in recognition of National Quitter's Day, the day that most people give up on their New Year's Resolutions. What makes people abandon their New Year's resolutions, and how can you a…
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37. Navigating Grief with Lessons from a Beloved Tale
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What if you could find strength and resilience in the most unexpected places? Join me as I share a deeply personal story of saying goodbye to my cherished dog, Ryder, who has been my steadfast companion and co-host through many podcast episodes. In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on the poignant lessons from the children's book "We're Going on a …
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36. Career Returner Resume Review - Recorded Live
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Ready to make your resume shine after a career break? Join me as I guide Charity, a dedicated mom, through a live resume makeover session. We'll focus on practical strategies for overcoming an employment gap. From emphasizing relevant job titles to showcasing technical skills, this episode is packed with actionable advice tailored for career return…
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35. Beating Imposter Syndrome - Lessons From Motherhood
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This week's episode of Her Next Chapters tackles the ever-present imposter syndrome that plagues many moms. Host Christina Kohl shares her own experience of feeling completely unqualified as a parent when bringing her newborn home from the hospital. The episode explores the concept of imposter syndrome and how it manifests in motherhood, despite th…
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34. After Graduation: Reframing Your Identity as the Kids Leave the Nest
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After years of spending weekends at baseball games, gymnastics and scouting events and being completely involved in my children's lives, a major life change has arrived—our youngest child has graduated high school. The transition to an empty nest brings a mix of emotions, and it's something I deeply relate to as a mom. This episode reveals my perso…
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33. Job Sharing: What is It and How To Do It. Interview with Melissa Nicholson
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Could job sharing be the game-changing solution for modern work-life balance? In this episode, we're joined by Melissa Nicholson, founder of WorkMuse and host of the Job Share Revolution podcast, to explore this underutilized yet powerful work practice. Melissa takes us through her personal journey, from working alongside a job share team in her ea…
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32. Graduation Reflections: Celebrating Milestones and Embracing New Beginnings
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As my youngest son Alex is about to graduate high school, I reflect upon my silent, and unrecognized graduation as a parent in our local school district. With 3 kids, this is a role I've held for 21 years! In this episode, I reflect on the endings and beginnings that come with graduation, not only for our children, but also for us as moms. The spot…
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31. 4 Steps to Restart Your Career, Including Tips & Stories
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This week's episode is a recording from a live event I hosted on LinkedIn earlier this month when I reviewed 4 action steps to help you restart your career. We discuss the importance of getting clear on your career goals, along with exercises to help gain that clarity. There are multiple tips for both activating and expanding your network, practica…
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The topic for today's episode was inspired by my daughter who recently stumbled her way through a phone call with our veterinarian's office when we needed our dog's vaccination record emailed in time for her visit to the dog groomer. While her side of the call was a bit awkward, she got the result she needed. That phone call reminded me that whenev…
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29. Moms: Your behind-the-scenes contributions are essential!
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Have you ever stopped to consider the myriad tasks that unfold behind the scenes of our busy lives as mothers? This week on Her Next Chapters, I take a moment to reflect on the often-unseen world of "invisible labor" we contribute to our families. Things we do, both big and small, that we ourselves don't even recognize how important they are. As we…
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28. 5 Common Mistakes Career Returners Make (and how to avoid them)
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If you are returning to work after a significant career break of several years, there are some common resume mistakes that you'll want to avoid. As a career returner myself (13-years as a stay-at-home mom), I made these mistakes when I restarted my career a few years ago. Being in the unique position of both a job seeker with a career gap AND an HR…
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27. Are you addicted to your phone? or is it just me?
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If you’ve been on a career break and are ready to land a job you love, you may be a good fit for my Career Comeback Coaching program (1:1 private coaching). This is for you if: ✅ You are ready to transition from staying at home with the kids to step back into work that fulfills you and lights you up! ✅ You want to learn from another stay-at-home-mo…
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26. Stay-at-Home Moms: Beat the Loneliness! Practical Tips for Building Friendships
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In a recent conversation with a stay-at-home mom who is ready to restart her career, I asked her why getting a job was important to her. Her answer initially surprised me, but after thinking about it, her answer 100% made sense. Having a job would mean she’d have friends. Our conversation reminded me how lonely being a full-time stay-at-home mom ca…
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25. Navigating Returnships Part 2: How Moms Can Restart Their Careers with Confidence and Support with Guest Gabrielle Ferguson
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Hey moms re-entering the workforce! Nervous about that first day? This episode's for YOU! My guest Gabrielle Ferguson and I dish on how to rock those first weeks with confidence, thanks to returnship programs. We'll talk: Creating a welcoming work environment (think awesome manager training!) Beating imposter syndrome with support groups and worksh…
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24. Navigating Returnships: Exploring Returner Programs with Guest Gabrielle Ferguson
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If your next chapter includes landing a job you love after a career break, you'll want to listen to today's episode. An excellent way to get your career back on track is through a returnship. These are like internships, but are created for people with mid-level career experience rather than entry-level, and typically require at least a 2-year caree…
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23. Identity Shift: We Are More Than Our Roles, Titles and Activities
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As I created my son Alex's senior collage of pictures for high school, a wave of realization washed over me: these pictures showcased what he does, his activities, but do they truly capture who he is? This revelation struck a chord, reminding me that while being a baseball player or an Eagle Scout are labels, the things we DO don't define WHO we ar…
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22. Job Search: Networking and Career Reactivation Strategies
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Embark on a transformative journey with Christina as she unlocks the secrets to reactivating your career with finesse and passion, especially curated for stay-at-home moms seeking to return to work. This episode is a treasure trove of strategies for tapping into the often-overlooked power of networking and how to leverage your existing connections …
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21. Job Search Strategy: Networking Tips and Examples
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This episode of the Job Search Series focuses on activating your network to help land interviews for your dream job. I share what worked for me, and provide examples and stories to inspire you to take action and tap into the power of your network. I need your help! I am currently creating an exciting new coaching offer and I need your help! I want …
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20. Job Search Strategy: Crafting a Resume for Career Re-entry
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Today's episode continues the Job Search Strategy series, this time with a focus on the resume. This is a Masterclass on resume writing for career returners. Grab a pen and paper - you're going to want to take notes! I share insights and examples on the following ..... How writing your dream job description first will help you create a powerful res…
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19. Job Search Strategy - Career Clarity Exercises
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Today's episode focuses on job search tips. While most people want to start their job search by updating their resume, we need to take a step back and get some clarity on what we want our next role to be first. Only then will we be able to create a resume to help us get there. The journey back to work after being a stay at home mom can leave us unc…
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18. Why JUST is a 4-letter word moms just need to stop saying.
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This episode is being published on Valentine's Day, so of course we'll talk about love, but not the romantic kind. We'll be talking about the importance of nurturing and caring for ourselves in the same beautiful way we do for others in our role as a mom - yep, self-love. And we'll start by eliminating the word "just" when we describe ourselves, as…
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17. Guest Chani Kohn - Clifton Strengths Finder Coaching Session
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You are invited to listen in to my personal Strengths Finder coaching session with Chani Kohn, a certified Clifton Strengths Finder coach. This episode is a deep dive into the Strengths Finder assessment and how Chani’s expert interpretation can lead to a richer understanding of our natural talents and their practical applications in career, busine…
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16: Guest Chani Kohn, Strengths Finder Coach. Realizing Your Natural Talents with Strengths Finder Insights
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Join me and my guest, Certified Strengths-Based Leadership Coach Chani Kohn, for a conversation about how the Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment isn't just a test, but is a compass for navigating life's transitions with confidence. Chani sheds light on a path of self-discovery, reinforcing the value of embracing and employing our natural talents. …
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15: Guest Karleen Wagner's Mantra "See a Need, Fill a Need" Created Career Opportunities
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Have you ever stood at the crossroads of motherhood and career, wondering which path to venture down? Karleen Wagner joins us to share her journey. Transitioning from a physical therapist assistant to a full-time caregiver, she's woven a tapestry of care and support that extends beyond her family to those in her community. Embracing the mantra "see…
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14: Bonus Episode #2 with Gabrielle Ferguson: The Roles of Envy & Coaching in Goal Achievement
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Ever feel a twinge of envy and hastily swat it away? Hold that thought and join me and our guest, goal strategist Gabrielle Ferguson, as we delve into the unexpected benefits of envy. Gabrielle enlightens us with her expertise on how these pangs of envy can actually reveal the deepest desires and ambitions we've been afraid to admit we have. During…
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12: Guest interview with Gabrielle Ferguson: Synergy Between Identity, Action & Goal Achievement
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Have you ever wondered why certain goals seem to slip through your fingers no matter how tightly you grasp them? This week's episode features Gabrielle Ferguson, a goal strategist and certified coach, who invites you to explore the role of identity in the process of achieving your goals. In a world where we often wear identities that no longer fit,…
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13: Bonus Episode #1 with Guest Gabrielle Ferguson: Self Trust and Consistency for Goal Achievement
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Ever wonder how to turn the goals collecting dust in the back of your mind into the accomplishments you talk about with pride? In this bonus episode with guest Gabrielle Ferguson, a Goal Strategist, we shed light on the powerful blend of self-trust and consistent action, guiding listeners to make their aspirations an inevitable success. This conver…
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11. A Win-Win-Win Model: How Tyler Jane Jones Empowers Moms and Small Businesses
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Navigating a full-time career while parenting young children is undeniably challenging, leaving many women at a crucial crossroads. This week's guest, Tyler Jane Jones, stands as a shining inspiration for moms striving to strike that delicate balance between career ambitions and family commitments. Tyler Jane, a forward-thinking entrepreneur, openl…
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10. Beginning Steps for a Successful Return to Paid Work in 2024
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CELEBRATE THE 10TH EPISODE WITH A GIVEAWAY! Join in the celebration of the 10th Episode and express your support for our amazing community with an exciting giveaway! Here's how to participate: Show Your Love: Enjoying the Her Next Chapters podcast? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite listening platform. Send Proof: Screenshot your review and ema…
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Happy New Year Friends! 2023 is coming to an end, and we’re preparing to welcome the start of 2024. In this episode, I dive into some alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions, since according to Forbes only a minuscule 1% of resolutions result in lasting change. Rather than quickly broken and forgotten resolutions, selecting a Word of the Year as an …
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8. Perspective Shift: Letting go of holiday perfection
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Christmas is my favorite time of year. With the big day just around the corner, and so many tasks still to be done, honestly, it can also be the most stressful time of year. This week I had a major perspective shift in how I view the busy-ness of the holidays. In updating an old address list for mailing Christmas cards, I received a stark reminder …
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7. The Power of Networking with guest Adrianne Geyer
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On this episode I'm welcoming my friend Adrianne Geyer and we're talking about the power of networking. You'll hear the story of the introduction she made on my behalf that resulted in an invitation to interview for a job opening a mere two hours later. Adrianne also talks about the importance of learning to not be afraid of hearing no, and that if…
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6. Job Search: Crafting Your Elevator Pitch
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If you are a Stay-at-Home Mom ready to restart your career, this episode is for you. In any job search, it's important to tell everyone you know that you're looking, and this is even more true when you've taken a long career break. The holidays are typically a time of gathering with friends & family, which provides excellent opportunities to let pe…
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5. Career Pivoter & Volunteer Extraordinaire: Interview with Melissa Courdeyas
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I’m so excited about this episode because I am welcoming the first-ever guest to the Podcast. My good friend Melissa Courdeyas has graciously joined me for an amazing conversation with so many juicy nuggets of wisdom and insights I know you’re going to love! Here's a brief summary of Melissa’s experiences: Melissa has had multiple career pivots, fr…
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This episode is being published the day before the Thanksgiving holiday, which has me thinking about cultivating a mindset of gratitude as I consider our eventual empty nest. While I’ll miss my kids terribly when they leave home, whether for college, or gasp, for good (ouch!!), I’ll also be so incredibly grateful that they are pursuing their dreams…
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3. Strategic Volunteering: Ways to get current, marketable experience
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If you’ve been out of the workforce for an extended period, one of the biggest challenges in finding a job is that your work experience is out-of-date. So the important question is, how do you gain current work experience if you’re unemployed and have been for several years? In this episode, we will explore strategic volunteering and several other …
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On today’s podcast I’ll share my successful journey to restart my professional career after a 13-year career break. I discuss my background before my career break, what prompted me to step away from the workforce, and the steps I took to get hired again. You’ll hear how I used strategic volunteering to gain current marketable skills while building …
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