Struggling to Find a Career That Interests You? – Mike Wysocki on Career Readiness

Mike Wysocki spent 30 years in tech sales. It gave him money. It gave him no joy. So he decided to find out if anyone actually found satisfaction in their work.He built a website, asked workers over 20 questions about their careers, and turned what he learned into an award-winning, Amazon best-selling book: Careers By the People: Candid Career Advice from 101 Experienced Professionals.Since then, Mike has spoken to thousands of high school and college students from Massachusetts to Maui, produced over 120 YouTube videos on career readiness, and is now publishing his second book on the topic.In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about:- Why Mike wrote Careers By the People and what he learned- How students react when they hear real talk about careers- Where most young people get their career information (and why it's often wrong)- Are schools preparing students – or is the workforce training them?- Advice for first-generation, low-income students navigating career choices- Why Mike made over 120 YouTube videos on career readiness- One thing you can do today if you feel completely stumped about your career path- What to do if you're afraid you've already chosen the wrong pathIf you are stumped about your career – or know someone who is, this conversation is for you.A career doesn't have to be something you tolerate. It can be something that gives you meaning. But finding that path starts with honest conversations.Connect with Mike WysockiWebsite: careersbythepeople.comBook: Careers By the People: Candid Career Advice from 101 Experienced Professionals (Available on Amazon)YouTube: Careers by the People Second book coming early 2026Follow and rate the show.