Make Awkward Connections: Escape Career Boredom Through Strategic Networking

Your ideal role isn't hiding on a job board, just waiting for you to enter the perfect search term. Actually... It's probably even closer than that. Maybe not one Google search away, but through a past coworker, a fellow parent from your kid's sports league, or maybe even your neighbor. Your ideal role is likely just a few conversations away! In this episode, Travis shares how a breakthrough with his career coach led him to have unexpected (and sometimes awkward!) conversations with many people in his network, and ultimately to his new, exciting role What you'll learn How to reach out to your network and leverage your social circle to uncover new opportunities How Travis reflected on his interests to identify the industries he should explore How creating an ideal career profile can help you evaluate if roles are right for you (and make sure you don't settle) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique 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 high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)