5: Guest Vera Thienert: from international development to HR in the private sector plus a side hustle

Summary In this episode of the Shifted podcast, Yvonne Davidis interviews Vera Thienert, who shares her diverse career journey and the various transitions she has navigated: From Germany to the Phillipines and back to Germany. From the world of international development cooperation, to facilitation and consulting, to HR in a big German fashion retail company - plus setting up a side hustle. They discuss the importance of networking, emotional resilience during job hunting, and the role of support systems in overcoming challenges. Vera emphasizes the need to find joy in activities outside of job searching and offers valuable advice for those facing career changes. The conversation concludes with reflections on defining success and future aspirations. Chapters 01:03 Intro Vera 03:42 How careers are starting to look like 04:25 Navigating career change and opportunities 09:26 Emotional Resilience During Job Hunting 14:15 Finding Joy and Balance in Career Transitions 19:39 Strategic Networking and Career Focus 24:09 Reflections on Career Growth and Opportunities 28:51 Quickfire Round: Insights and Inspirations Key words career transitions, career change, job hunting, networking, emotional resilience, support systems, career advice, personal and professional development, coaching, HR, self-esteem Takeaways - Emotional resilience is key during challenging job hunts. - Finding joy in activities outside of work can boost self-esteem. - Opportunities can arise in unexpected places, so stay open-minded. - Support systems, both professional and personal, are vital during transitions. - It's important to pick your battles wisely in your career. - Having a clear vision can guide career decisions. - The world is full of opportunities; be willing to take risks. Connect with Vera Thienert LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-thienert-39a2b637/ You can find out more information about Vera's work and her imposter syndrome programme on her website https://www.ownyourstrengths.de