Careers by Jenn Podcast: Get the Job, Love Your Work, Advance Your Career

The 4 day work week is not a new concept, but there is renewed interest given our post-pandemic world and a new study out of the UK. Join in as Jenn shares some research results and discusses the pros and cons of this working configuration.

Have you been dreaming about doing something for years, but haven't gotten there yet? I had a couple of very big dreams when I was younger, and discovered something interesting very recently that I share in this episode that I hope will inspire you into action. Take a listen as my dreams turned to reality and I achieved two of my long-held goals. 

This is the first Careers by Jenn podcast episode in 2 years! In this episode, I come back to talk about becoming aware of your limiting beliefs in order to get rid of them, and therefore being able to unlock your true potential. Short and sweet! Come check out Careers by Jenn on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CareersbyJenn/videos For one-to-one career and mindset coaching visit: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/mindset-and-career-coaching/ To listen to the audio podcast: https://communicationdiva.libsyn.com/

In this last regular episode of the podcast, Jenn walks down memory lane, shares some clips of memorable episodes and explains what's next. Join her for a bit of nostalgia and find her making mayhem and fun as usual over at Careers by Jenn on YouTube.

How do the stories we tell ourselves and others affect our lives and our careers? Special guest coach and speaker (a.k.a. Scary Voice Dude and Jenn's husband)  Scott Swanson shares his wisdom around why stories are critical to our success in all that we do. Access the free Stories Webinar here: https://info.scottrswanson.com/stories

Does public speaking scare you? Do you have to make presentations at work or in other situations and do you want to level up your skills? Here are 7 tips to help you shine in your next presentation.

Are you over 50 and looking to change careers or find a job? In this episode I share 9 things to think about over and above the usual job search strategies, and these are specifically for you.

Are you ready to make a career move and have to resign, quit and move on? Here are 11 steps to help you do that with professionalism and class, no matter what the situation.

The thinking used to be: work hard and you will be successful. Unfortunately, that is just not always the case. In this podcast, Jenn shares why not and offers ways to add to the hard work in order to have more success in your career advancement.

Guest Justin Nguyen offers solid advice on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile for job search and career success in this podcast episode.

What does it mean to find your true self, and why is this SO important, especially given the year we've all just come through? Join Jenn in this pondering about authenticity and being real and how it matters to your career and your life.

Just because you are good at something, doesn't mean it should be your career. It could be, but it doesn't need to be. In this episode I tell my career trajectory and offer you some things to think about if you are wondering what to do next.

Do you have a performance review coming up? Do you want to be proactive and do some planning and thinking about how you are doing before you get to the meeting about it? If yes, this super short episode is for you!

Difficult conversations are...well...difficult and MANY of us do all we can to avoid having them, but today's guest, author and coach Alissa Carpenter offers her wisdom and advice on why and how we should. To connect with Alissa: notokthatsokcoach.com  

You hear it in many places: you need to be doing meaningful work. What exactly does that mean and how do you know you are doing it? Today I talk about myths and realities of meaningful work. I hope you tune in. For coaching and more: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

Are you "shoulding" yourself? I "should" do this, I "should" do that? This episode is a reflective one in which I ask questions to help you examine whose expectations you are working under, and what you might consider changing in order to find more joy. This podcast contains an invitation to a FREE live class being held on Feb 23rd, 2021 and to a journey Jenn has created in the Huddol Journeys app on Stress and Chaos and Overwhelm. To join the live class, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calm-in-...

This podcast contains a podcast created by Huddol Journeys in which Jenn is interviewed by host Mark Stolow on the subject of stress and overwhelm. It is a preview to a live class being held on Feb 23rd, 2021 and to a journey Jenn has created in the Huddol Journeys app on Overwhelm.

Interviewers always ask what questions you have at the end of an interview. Here are 7 GREAT questions to have in your back pocket, so that you sound prepared and ready. For coaching, courses, and more content: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ Thanks for listening!   Jenn

College and university are wonderful options for some, and others find amazingly successful and satisfying careers in work that doesn't involve degrees. Today my guest and author Terry Iverson shares his thoughts on work in the trades, in manufacturing and in how to decide for yourself what work you would like to do, in our conversation. To learn about Terry: https://championnow.org/ For coaching, courses, and more content: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ Thanks for listening!   Jenn  

Would you believe that the secret to success for a lot of people sounds counter-intuitive, but is to "do less"! Really? Listen in to find out what the benefits are of simplifying your life in order to succeed. For coaching and courses and more content: Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w And there is lots on the website too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ Thanks for listening!   Jenn  

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed right now? What expectations are on you? Are they someone else's or are they your own? And what is the reality of the situation, anyway? These are questions I ask in order to help you sort it all out so you can feel less tired and more in control of your life. For coaching and courses and more content: Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w And there is lots on the website too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ Thanks for listening!

Well what a year 2020 was! As horrible and hard as it was, and as glad as I am to see the back of it, there were some silver linings. This is my review, and a little of what I'm looking forward to in 2021. I share some of what has inspired me, and hope that my reflection will also give you a chance to do some reflecting and your own year end review. Join me as I share some of the inspiration and people I have learned from in this last episode of 2020. For coaching and courses and more content: Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w And there is lots on the website too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ Thanks for listening!

Guest author, keynote speaker and leadership strategist Peter Montoya joins Jenn for this conversation about how to lead and manage teams digitally in this time of remote working. Find out more about Peter here: https://petermontoya.com/ For coaching and courses and more content: Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w And there is lots on the website too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ Thanks for listening!

Are you feeling anxious or stressed? Do you want to find ways to slow down and just breathe, especially this time of year? Here is an episode for you that offers a few ways you can do that, AND includes about an 8 minute guided meditation (around the 14:53 time mark) that can help you to fully relax. For more content: Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w And there is lots at our site too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ Thanks for listening!

Have you ever felt like quitting a job? Have you known good people who have left the place you work, and you wonder why? Why do good and great employees quit? Find out the 10 tops reasons in this episode. For more content: Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w And there is lots at our site too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ Thanks for listening!

In this episode, I share 7 ways to help you communicate more effectively at work and in general. Excellent and effective communication is an ongoing practice and takes work, but these 7 steps can massively improve your experience and help you to be a far better communicator. Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w And there is lots at our site too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ Thanks for listening!

Shane Foss, founder of Hooray Health,  shares his wisdom around passion and problem-solving and how these benefit your career in this jam-packed guest interview. Join us! For more, visit Shane's website at https://hoorayhealthcare.com/ Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w And there is lots at our site too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ Thanks for listening!

Is it hard to be positive, find perspective and to have perseverance right now? Is life just one big struggle? In today's podcast episode, Jenn talks about her ways of thinking and offers some ideas on how to find these things, even now. For more, please visit https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

Are you in a job search or thinking of changing careers? Are there people who might be able to help you by offering their experience, wisdom or connections as you search? This episode shows you how to identify and then maximize your network in preparation for you making your move. For more info: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

Not sure how to feel confident in your career choice? Guest coach, business owner and podcaster Cherylanne Skolnicki shares her wisdom and advice in how to feel more confident in whatever work you are doing. Join us!

Considering changing careers? Do you consider yourself "mid-life?" Are you wondering if this is even a good idea? Take a listen as I offer some thoughts, some motivation and some direction on how to get started with making a career change when you are "of a certain age"!   

Being kind is not always one of the listed career success traits but it is a very powerful trait to have in your toolbox. Here are 7 career (and life) benefits of being kind.

Are you being micro-managed? Is it making you want to pull your hair out? Here is WHY people micro-manage, and ways you can work with them to help them stop. Are you the micro-manager? For coaching and more: Website: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/careersbyjenn/

Ever wondered what it takes to get into software development? Today's guest, Bobby Davis Jr. shares the details about what it takes, who can do it and what working as a Coder is like in this very inspiring episode.

Did you have some time off this summer? A vacation or holiday? Are you anticipating time off this fall? How easy is it for you to get back into work and feel motivated? If you have trouble with this, this episode is for you.

Updating a resume? Often one of the biggest challenges is how to fit everything onto the single page, or the two pages maximum. In this episode I help you solve that by sharing 5 ways you might be wasting space on your resume.

Do you get part way through your workday and feel like you need to lie down? Do you have trouble focusing or listening or both? Do you suddenly need caffeine or sugar to keep you going for the rest of the workday? If so, this episode is for you!

Guest Christy Noel shares three extremely effective ways you can stand out in today's virtual job search market and therefore get more interviews. Join Jenn and Christy in this Career podcast.

Do you believe you are powerful on the inside? Are there ways to access that power that can help you in your job search or career path or as you figure out what it is you want to do next? Check out this episode to find out more about what inner power is and how you can get more of it.

Do you feel guilty if you are not being productive every second of the day? Are you ruled by your "to-do" list? Are you under the impression that taking time for you is selfish? If so, this episode is for YOU!

Are you a "Most Excellent Procrastinator?" I know I am. Join me as I offer 7 reasons WHY you might be prone to this career-stifling activity, and how to move past it and on to the much more pleasant sense of accomplishment and relief!

Author, historian, editor and tree enthusiast Nina Shoroplova shares her wisdom and insight in this conversation about career paths that on the surface seem to wander. She also talks about her latest book about the beautiful trees of Vancouver's Stanley Park and all the ways in which a person could train for a career to work with trees.

Are you looking for a job or to change careers right now? Here are 13 tips to help you navigate a job search in these Covid 19 times.

Those pesky ANTs are often preventing you from achieving your dreams and getting in the way of you finding your true purpose. Learn what they are, how to categorize them and what to do to "kill" them before they sabotage you!

Have you settled in to working from home during the Covid19 Pandemic? Do you want to keep doing it? Can you? Jenn explores the pros and cons of this "new normal" and contemplates what might be possible for you and the planet.

Career Coach and founder of Internal Groove, Barb Garrison has a story to tell about email, inboxes and life purpose you won't want to miss. Join us for this advice-filled episode.

Join Jenn in her conversation with Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin, licensed psychologist, executive coach, author and organizational consultant. Dr. Lisa shares her research-based advice in how to recognize and overcome Imposter Syndrome.

You've heard of hitting "rock bottom", but what about "rock middle"? I know I have related to this over my lifetime. Join author, coach, podcaster and lawyer Sallie Holder as she shares her take on what "rock middle" is and how to get out of it.

How can you "be there" when you can't physically be there? Guest author and marketing expert Ethan Beute has some fantastic ideas using a method that not a lot of people are using yet. Join us for this advice-filled episode on how to show up more authentically at work using this idea.

In this VERY short episode, Jenn checks in and shares some info as to the podcast schedule, shares some thoughts and reads a poem perfect for these times.