Episode 127 - Mastering the Job Search: Steph Gillies' Career Journey

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Steph Gillies - a career transition coach helping people who feel stuck clarify their goals, develop a strategy and take action towards a fulfilling career. We chat about Steph's unique journey of having 32 jobs in 15 years equipped her with invaluable insights into perfecting the job search process. After being laid off from what she considered her dream job in 2019, she transitioned into a career as a resume writer and career coach. Learn from her experiences and discover how to clarify your career goals, develop a winning strategy, and take action towards a fulfilling career. Connect with Steph: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies Website: www.stephgillies.com About your host: From university lecture halls to global corporate boardrooms, Elena Agaragimova's journey epitomizes resilience. Her mission? To cultivate human potential, set up effective talent acquisition pipelines, and build transformative talent development programs. Elena doesn't merely train—she transforms. Whether engaging a bustling room of executives or leading a virtual session for tech aficionados, her insights ignite change. Colleagues and clients praise her knack for driving growth and empowering others, ensuring both individuals and organizations flourish in the competitive business landscape. Her enthusiasm for cognitive science enriches her strategies, reflecting her deep belief in the untapped potential of the human mind. As a current enrollee in a Cognitive Neuroscience Graduate Program, Elena broadens her understanding of how people learn, aiming to maximize effectiveness both personally and professionally. When Elena takes the stage to speak, her message resonates with audiences from New York to Dubai. As an entrepreneur, Elena co-founded Bloom Youth, a tech education platform that arms the next generation with essential future-ready skills. She also launched Bessern, a tech solution focused on enhancing productivity and well-being within organizations. Elena also hosts two podcasts. Shift with Elena Agar serves as an extension of her first book, helping people overcome the inertia found in comfort zones to make meaningful shifts in their careers and lives. Confessions of a Career Coach offers lighter but insightful fare, providing a behind-the-scenes look at her world and dispensing valuable career advice. Connect with Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/