Happen To Your Career | Career Transition, Career Changes, Figure Out What You Want, Jobs, Strengths, Starting Businesses

Last year Scott & Alyssa were on a roll. They had been hitting all of their goals for many, many years. They felt great! Until they realized they were likely hitting all their goals because they were thinking too small.  So in 2022 Scott & Alyssa dreamt really big. And guess what? They still crushed their goals! They did so by coming up with a new strategy that allowed them to closely monitor their goals all year long. Today on the podcast they’re sharing that exact strategy and other takeaways from setting goals as a couple for 14(!) years. What you’ll learn  How to think bigger when setting goals How the Barlows accomplished goal setting as a family  Goal categories you can use if you’re new to goal setting    Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now! Have career change questions? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com  Want to chat with someone on the te

Have you thought about quitting your job? If you’re feeling bored, burnt out, or stuck, the answer is most likely "yes!" Sometimes we stay at a job for way too long because we don’t want to hurt our resume or leave a company in a lurch; however, we often end up hurting ourselves. Travis had been all over the map with healthcare, but he felt like something was missing from each role and got bored very quickly. When he thought he had found his ideal role, he ended up miserable, so he quit. Learn how Travis got to the core of what he truly wanted out of life, overcame his limiting beliefs, and found a role that was practically made for him. What you’ll learn  How to overcome career boredom by taking risks  The importance of taking the next step during your career change even if you don’t know your destination  How to show up for yourself even when you can’t figure out what you want    Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happe

What do you do when the people who should be your support network are trying to help you by telling you not to change careers? What if the people you depend on are holding you back? In this episode, Rebecca talks about her experience facing this unexpected career change obstacle, and how honest and open conversations led to a fervently supportive network she relied on to make her career change! What you'll learn The script Rebecca used to speak with her support system about making a career change How to utilize your network’s support and the best ways to check in with them through the process How to overcome others' limiting beliefs and keep going    Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now! Have career change questions? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com  Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What

Feeling misaligned with your career? The thing is, you’re probably great at it! So what’s up? Why do you feel like a square peg in a round hole? Today, Scott and Cindy hop on the podcast for a short bonus episode to explain what we at HTYC like to call “High-Performing Misfits”.   What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!  Want to take action on your career misalignment? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com   

Landing your ideal career in today’s world often hinges on building, maintaining, and utilizing your professional network. We’ve talked a lot on the podcast about the importance of "reach-outs" and building relationships, but the part we haven’t discussed is how to actually find those people to reach out to and build relationships with. Specifically, how do you figure out who the right people are for your situation? What you’ll learn How to narrow down your pool of prospects when networking for a career change The importance of being authentic when building professional relationships How to figure out where your people are spending their time    Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now! Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com  Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversa

Have you ever been rejected by a job opportunity and felt relief? That’s what happened to Charity. Her entire career had been a cycle of unconsciously falling into role after role, never really taking time to ask herself what she wanted. She had begun to experience burnout, which led to her robotically applying for jobs she didn't really want. But when she was rejected by a few jobs she thought she had in the bag, she realized she needed a much more encompassing change than she had originally thought. Learn how Charity figured out what she really wanted, took the reins, and started intentionally designing her life to be everything that she knew it could be. What you’ll learn  Why staying in your current role may be the biggest risk  The importance of giving yourself a deadline and taking action (even if you’re not ready!) How to use your differences and uniqueness as strengths    Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoy

Working with a career coach can be revolutionary for many aspiring career changers, but career coaching is not for everyone. Will a career coach amplify your career search? Are there any obvious signs that career coaching is not right for your situation? HTYC’s own Cindy and Kate are taking over the podcast this week to help you figure out if career coaching is the right next step for your career change journey. What you’ll learn  Questions to ask yourself to evaluate if career coaching is right for you Reasons career coaching may not fit your current situation What to expect when working with HTYC  How to know when it’s time to take action toward a career change   Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now! Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com  Want to chat with someone on the team about your situati

What other people think can influence even the biggest decisions of your life, whether you like it or not. This influence affects your marital, parenting, health, and specifically your career decisions. To do work you truly love, you must stop caring what people think. This is much easier said than done! Scott walks through 3 practices he has identified that can help you (actually!) stop caring what other people think, so you're free to go after what YOU truly want! 

Have you thought about changing careers even though you enjoy your job? It can be difficult to justify leaving what many would consider a great career. Bobby was enjoying his job, but he had been at the organization for 8 years and couldn’t stop thinking “what else is out there?” Listen to how he knew when it was time to put a stake in the ground and go after true career happiness in a new, exciting role. What you’ll learn  How setting boundaries can keep your career change momentum going The importance of following your gut feeling and how it relates to career happiness How to know when it's time to leave a “great job”   Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now! Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com  Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources Wh

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Being laid off is never a pleasant experience; however, similar to all of life’s biggest challenges, it can be a huge opportunity for growth. Victoria was loving her career and things were great! Until they weren’t. She was laid off only 5 months into her ideal role and had to unexpectedly navigate another career change. Learn how she expertly tapped into her strengths and network, landed a role in a completely different industry, and made the most of her career change opportunity by negotiating to meet her goals! What you’ll learn  How to stay positive and motivated to make a career change after job loss Why a layoff can be the best thing that can happen for your career growth How to use your strengths to search for new roles  Why a career change is the best time to negotiate your salary and benefits   Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now! Have career chang

How do you find meaningful work that pays really well? How do high performers find purpose and happiness in their careers?  The hope that there is more out there than feeling anxious, burned out, unfulfilled, and stuck in your career has led you here! If you’re ready to find work you love that allows you the flexibility and autonomy to prioritize the things most important to you, then you’re in the right place! This kind of work not only exists but there’s a better way to get there (and it’s not scrolling through job boards). This podcast will challenge you to reconsider what meaningful work looks like and expand your beliefs on what is truly possible for your career & life.  Join Scott Anthony Barlow, CEO of Happen To Your Career (HTYC), as he brings you weekly learnings through conversations with successful career changers and experts in psychology, negotiation, signature strengths, happiness, work culture, and unconventional career change. Past guests include Daniel Pink, Gretchen Rubin, Marshall Golds

Jesse Janelle, HTYC coach, discusses her multiple career pivots and how she ignored what society was telling her she “should do” and paid attention to what she enjoyed doing and what came naturally to her. What you'll learn How to find your ideal career by dissecting pieces of your past roles How to say no when you need to uphold your boundaries How to craft the best version of your career story when making career pivots The importance of finding common threads between your roles, especially when switching industries   Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now! Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com  Want to chat with someone on the team about your 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 h

Does it seem to you that there must be something better out there, but you have no idea what it is or how to find it? It’s not easy for driven, hardworking, successful people to convince themselves to change careers. They have to reach the “fed-up point,” and that can take years. In honor of the book launch, we are sharing four stories of past guests and clients and their experience reaching their fed-up point. No matter where you are and what situation you’re in, extraordinary can be possible for you. Listen now! Our new book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is out now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the book now! What you’ll learn How to know when it’s time to make a career change  How solving the exposure problem can lead to more extraordinary career changes What pushes people to change careers   Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com  Want to chat with someone

One mistake many people make when they are searching for clarity in their work and other areas of life is taking time away, and hoping clarity will come to them. While time, space, and energy are helpful for getting perspective, they do not guarantee clarity. That's not at all how clarity actually works. So how does clarity work? Scott explains in this bonus episode! Learn more about the book! Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work  What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!   

Alyssa is one of the co-founders of HTYC and has seen thousands of people make nearly impossible career changes, yet when it came to making her own career transition she experienced self-doubt and mental roadblocks. Learn how Alyssa regained her confidence by going back to her strengths, shifted her mindset to excel in the interview process, negotiated in the face of the impossible, and ultimately landed her ideal role in a field she’s been away from for 12 years! What you'll learn How Alyssa negotiated in a seemingly impossible situation and created a flexible role in education  The importance of going back to your strengths to figure out what fits How a career change for teachers can still be in the field of education  How a mindset shift during coaching transformed Alyssa’s interview experience   Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book to learn all about Scott’s upcoming book!  Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com  Want to chat with someone on the tea

Have 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 ultramarathons! What you’ll learn  How to untangle your identity from an industry you’ve given your heart and soul to How to ready yourself to face the unknowns of career change What career fulfillment really means (and what it doesn’t!) The tools Kate used to figure out what she really wanted out of her career and life    Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book to learn all about Scott’s upcoming book!  Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com  Want to chat with someone on the tea

Pre-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 scott@happentoyourcareer.com 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 the subject line, to scott@happentoyourcareer.com you will receive: A limited edition Author’s copy of the book - we’ll even get it to your house BEFORE the book publishes in October (It could take longer if you’re not in the USA) Access to audio scripts (including those that have been used to negotiate $10K-$120K extra during a job offer) A PDF copy of the book available immediately A private list of all the research that went into the writing of the book  My personal list of top 10 books that could change your life (and how

To 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 Questions to ask yourself to figure out what is most meaningful to you How to find a job doing what you love that also helps people  The importance of knowing your strengths & how to use them to fill your bucket  The connection between meaningful work and careers that help people   Pre-order our 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 scott@happentoyourcareer.com to receive the

Pre-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 scott@happentoyourcareer.com 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@happentoyourcareer.com you will receive: A limited edition Author’s copy of the book - we’ll even get it to your house BEFORE the book publishes in October (It could take longer if you’re not in the USA) Access to audio scripts (including those that have been used to negotiate $10K-$120K extra during a job offer) A PDF copy of the book available immediately A private list of all the research that went into the writing of the book  My personal list of top 10 books that could change your life (and how you think about fulfilling work)  Chance t