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Send us Fan MailCamilla Calberg knows what it feels like to bring strong ideas, deep contribution, and genuine effort into a workplace… and still feel unseen.In this episode of Your Next Success, she joins Dr. Caroline Sangal for a thoughtful conversation about career alignment, trusted influence, and the moments that reveal whether you are forcing yourself to fit or paying attention to where you are truly meant to contribute.Camilla shares how early experiences in her career shaped her understanding of environment, communication, and the difference between trying harder to be heard versus recognizing when something is misaligned. Together, they explore how awareness can shift the way we approach growth, leadership, and the spaces where our voice is received with trust.This conversation reframes tension not as failure, but as information. A signal pointing toward clarity, better alignment, and more intentional career decisions.Listen for the clues into what might be possible for your own next success.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailJohn DeDakis told other people's stories for 45 years. In this episode, he tells his own.It begins with a curious kid in La Crosse, Wisconsin who knocks on a radio station door during a bike ride and discovers something that will shape his entire life. It winds through the Vietnam era, the White House, 25 years at CNN, a 48+ year marriage, three children, profound loss, and a creative life that kept expanding even through the hardest seasons.John is a man with integrity and perseverance who kept writing his observations and experiences. He believes love is more choice than feeling, and who walked away from one of the most prestigious jobs in journalism and said, "I was free, man. I was finally free."Listen for the clues into what might be possible for your own next success.johndedakis.com | nextsuccesscareers.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat does performance actually mean—and how does it shape the life you’re building?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with high-performance coach Rob Tracz about the role performance plays in personal and professional growth. Rob shares how his early experiences in sports introduced him to discipline, structure, and personal development, and how those patterns carried into his work with entrepreneurs and leaders today.Together, they explore how performance evolves over time, the importance of mentorship and self-awareness, and how individuals can build consistency and forward progress in a way that supports both their goals and their lives.This is a grounded conversation for anyone focused on growth, clarity, and showing up with intention.In this episode, you’ll hear:How early experiences can shape your relationship with performanceThe role of discipline, structure, and consistency in long-term growthWhy mentorship continues to matter at every stageHow to think about performance beyond short-term outputWhat it looks like to build sustainable forward progressHow to apply performance principles in a way that fits your lifeGuest CTABook a complimentary Prime Performance Strategy Session:https://www.SurvivingtheSideHustle.com/freecallCaroline’s Linkhttps://nextsuccesscareers.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailMike Barefoot served 27+ years in staffing and recruiting, placed 1,000+ professionals (primarily in IT), generated $50M+ in revenue, and built a profitable boutique firm. In this conversation, we trace how his early life changes, competitive drive, and decades of martial arts discipline shaped the way he evaluates people, protects reputation, and plays the long game in hiring and leadership.What We Cover:The moment he chose reality over prestige Why “placeable” is more than skillsTurning down money to protect outcomes and relationshipsConnect with Mike: [email protected]: Michael BarefootSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailBen Stein transitioned from executive leadership in advertising and tech to founding Purpose Up, where he now coaches professionals navigating career pivots with clarity and alignment.In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal speaks with Ben about the internal evaluation that often precedes visible career change and how that season ultimately shaped the work he now does.In this episode, we discuss:Seeking within a stable careerIdentity evolution during transitionCoaching as a catalyst for behavioral changeBuilding purpose-driven workConnect with Ben:https://purposeup.comhttps://purposeup.com/giftLearn more at:https://nextsuccesscareers.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailSome chapters of life arrive without permission.In this episode of Your Next Success, Judy Pearson shares her story of resilience, reinvention, and what it means to keep moving forward when life does not go as planned.Judy opens up about the chapters she never would have chosen, including divorce, cancer, and starting over, and how those experiences shaped her perspective, her writing, and the way she now serves others through the stories she tells.This is a grounded, honest conversation about courage, second acts, and the truth that even life’s hardest moments can carry something forward.If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Now what?”—this episode will meet you there.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:What resilience looks like in real life, not in theoryHow unexpected challenges reshape identity and directionThe role of writing in processing and moving forwardHow perspective evolves through difficult seasonsWhy meaning can still emerge from life’s hardest chaptersConnect with Judy at https://judithlpearson.com/Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if burnout is feedback?Meggi Rombach has spent over 20 years leading teams and driving change across the private and humanitarian sectors, from Procter and Gamble to UNICEF and the ICRC. Constant high performance eventually led to burnout and health challenges that forced her to pause.That pause reshaped her definition of success.In this episode, Meggi shares how external validation can quietly drive leadership identity, how a formative teenage experience shaped her authority patterns, and how closure opened the door to a more sustainable way of leading.Now she coaches leaders and teams through transitions with presence, depth, and courage.You will hearHow burnout can signal an identity shiftThe hidden cost of needing to feel seenWhy marking endings matters in transitionHow small experiments create real movementWhat the Mindful Rebellion means in practiceConnect with Meggi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meggie-RombachLearn more about Next Success:https://www.nextsuccesscareers.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailYou can have a retirement plan that works on paper and still feel uneasy about what comes next.In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Chris Pollard, West Point graduate, U.S. Army veteran, and principal of Great Path Planning, about retirement planning beyond the spreadsheet.Chris shares his personal story, including the early loss that shaped his awareness of time, the pressure and intensity of West Point and Iraq, and how those experiences inform the way he now helps families plan for retirement. With over 15 years guiding high-net-worth clients, Chris has seen that financial readiness doesn’t automatically bring peace.This conversation explores why worry can linger even when the numbers check out, why spending often feels harder than saving, and how real retirement planning includes identity, purpose, relationships, and how you actually want to live your days.What You’ll HearWhy retirement worry persists even with a solid planChris’s story: early loss, West Point, Iraq, and transition into financial planningThe emotional side of spending after a lifetime of savingWhat it means to plan for time, structure, and meaning in retirementWhy “enough” is not only a numberGreat Path Planning:https://www.greatpathfp.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailGrowth changes direction.In this episode of Your Next Success, Cecilia Zapata-Harms shares how nearly 30 years of leadership in life science and healthcare prepared her to build something new, something aligned with who she had become.Cecilia is the Founder and Executive Director of Women, Life and Science, the community behind the annual Women, Life and Science Conference. She also supports early-stage innovators through Palmetto Innovasphere, helping strengthen the life science startup ecosystem.This conversation explores:• Recognizing growth-driven shifts• Leading with expansion rather than preservation• Shared success as a strategic leadership model• Building ecosystems that support innovation• Creating community with intentionJoin us for the fabulous Women Life and Science conference and retreat on April 30, 2026  https://wlscience.com/wlscience-conference-2026Women, Life and Science: wlscience.comPalmetto Innovasphere: innovaspheresc.orgSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailLin Wu fled China as a child during the Communist revolution, came to the U.S. at sixteen, and had to start over completely on his own—right down to working in a broom shop to afford school. He went on to study engineering, enter the computer industry, and help build some of the fastest computers of the era in the early days of Silicon Valley.In this conversation, Lin shares the turning points that shaped his life: leaving everything behind at six, being dropped into America at sixteen with $600, navigating school and work, and building a career through focus, strategy, and persistence.Lin’s memoir: Destination Silicon Valley: From Broom Shop to Supercomputerhttps://www.amazon.com/Destination-Silicon-Valley-Broom-Supercomputer-ebook/dp/B0FVGF1BKRSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your life looks full — yet something inside you knows you’re meant for more?In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with author and global speaker Cortney McDermott, whose journey moves from a chaotic childhood in Chicago to London, France, Italy, corporate boardrooms, global stages, and ultimately, a profound internal awakening.Cortney shares how achievement became a substitute for belonging, why success didn’t feel like success, and what shifted when she finally listened to her intuition.You’ll hear:the inner signals that tell you you’re ready for a new chapterhow crisis, curiosity, and intuition guided Cortney’s reinventionthe moment she realized she was “miserably successful”why simplicity is often the most powerful form of truthSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailA full calendar can look like success. Sometimes it’s just a belief you absorbed early.In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal is joined by Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, to talk about the definition of success he picked up as a kid: busy equals important, and how his perspective evolved into building real value, protecting time for family, and designing work around life.We also talk about trust in a noisy world, the power of clear communication without jargon, why niching down works, and how Wes is using AI as an assistant to streamline operations while keeping human connection at the center.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your career looks amazing on paper and your body keeps signaling strain?In this episode, Caroline talks with Nataly Huff, executive coach and founder of Inspire Forward Coaching, about the hidden cost of high performance, the “professional face” many of us learn to wear, and the moment values make everything come into focus.Nataly shares her journey from growing up in Russia during major political upheaval, to immigrating to the U.S., to building a high-growth career in marketing and leadership. You’ll hear how success can feel like a dream… until the culture shifts, the systems scale, and your values stop fitting inside the role. This conversation is about finding your way back to alignment, authenticity, and a path that supports both performance and peace.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why high performance can coexist with chronic stress signalsHow values create clarity around what’s sustainableThe difference between being respected for results and being known as a personWhat “the wrong ladder” really feels like from the insideHow Nataly helps leaders grow with both neuroscience and heartSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat changes when you choose your career with real-world exposure and honest insight before you invest years into a guess?Mike Wysocki spent 30 plus years in tech sales, built stability, and recognized that meaning and alignment shape long-term career satisfaction. He turned that experience into action by creating Careers By the People, an award-winning career readiness resource built from candid input from professionals across dozens of career paths.In this episode, we talk about career readiness, career exploration, career clarity, networking, shadowing, and the bridge that helps students and adults make confident career decisions that support the life they want.Key topicsCareer readiness and career exploration that creates clarityHow environment shapes what feels possibleShadowing and informational interviews as a career clarity toolNetworking as relationship-building with purposeMeaningful work and authentic successConnect with Mike careersbythepeople.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailManagement is a major career decision and a lot of people step into it without real clarity.In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Joanne Merrick, founder of The Leadership Recipe and author of Game On! Is Management Your Best Career Play? Joanne shares her story from Australia to Hong Kong to the United States, why neuroscience changed how she sees leadership, and why she believes impact is everything.This conversation helps you think clearly about what management actually involves before you commit to the role.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat would you do if you spent years delivering at a high level supporting leaders, carrying responsibility, being the steady presence behind the scenes, and then the promotion opportunity comes up and you’re passed over.Not only that. You’re asked to train the person they chose.In this episode of Your Next Success, Sybil Stewart shares what happened when she lived that moment and what it revealed. We talk about the hidden cost of corporate silence, what it feels like when your voice is valuable but not truly valued, and how the body can start carrying what you have been trained to hold.Sybil is a Christian business speaker and consultant who believes we are meant to do well, be well, and serve well. For more than a decade, she was the quiet force behind influential leaders, global companies, and cultural movements. Today she helps faith led women in service businesses speak and serve at the highest level. And as a TEDx Morgan St. Organizer, Sybil is intentionally creating stages where women can tell their stories in a way that protects their voice and honors their message.Learn more about Sybil's work and the TEDx Morgan St. event at https://www.sybilstewart.com/Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailYou can be highly capable and still feel stalled. Sometimes the work speaks for itself and the room still does not move. In this episode, Keith Anderson shares what he learned after years inside big tech watching how promotion decisions are actually made. He breaks down the hidden layer most high performers never get taught: the trust signals leaders look for when deciding who is safe to elevate.If you’ve ever heard vague feedback like “more presence” or “advocate for yourself” and felt unsure what to do with it, this conversation gives you clarity and a new path forward.You’ll also hear Keith’s personal story of identity, ambition, and reinvention, including the moment that forced him to stop outsourcing his worth to institutions and start designing a career that matches who he is becoming.HighlightsWhy praise without advancement keeps happening to high performersThe trust signals leaders subconsciously look for before promotionsHow to translate your real value into leadership readinessA clean way to network that builds momentum without feeling transactionalA grounded definition of success that starts with alignmentKeith is offering listeners a complimentary Career Growth Strategy Session:https://www.careeralchemylab.com/calendarSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you do everything “right” and still feel disconnected from yourself. Angie Hawkins knows that experience from the inside. In this episode, Angie shares her path from being a high achiever chasing love and approval, to rebuilding her identity after an emotional rock bottom. You will hear how childhood dreams, grief, nervous system work, and courageous honesty became part of her return to self.This conversation is for you if you have done therapy, read the books, tried the spiritual path, and you still sense there is more available. More peace. More self trust. More joy that feels real.What you will hear The identity shift from chasing approval to choosing yourselfHow childhood clues point to what is trueWhy stability can look safe and still feel misalignedThe moment Angie heard “it’s not your time” and everything changedCreating your own rules for life, and living with integrityWhat it looks like to shine from the insideSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhen was the last time you felt real awe and what if that feeling is a career clue?Filmmaker Chris Baron shares his extraordinary path from science and scientific sales to documentary filmmaking for the BBC, National Geographic, Disney+, and Curiosity Stream. Chris opens up about the turning point that changed everything: walking away from a major bonus to take an unpaid BBC internship and choosing the path that unlocked his greatest success.This conversation is about curiosity, alignment, and defining authentic success from the inside out.In this episode, you'll hearHow growing up across continents helped him learn adaptabilityThe moment Chris realized “success on paper” still felt misalignedWhy he chose an unpaid BBC internship over a big bonusExtreme filmmaking, rapid problem solving, and living inside aweTo learn more about Chris find him on Instagram @chrisbaron7 and check out his podcast No Ordinary Monday. Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when success starts as survival, and then becomes a choice you make on purpose?In this episode, Drewbie Wilson shares his story from a rough childhood and early “figure it out” mindset to building real success through sales, service, and identity-level change. We talk about the health journey behind losing 100+ pounds, the career moves that took him from insurance to software to VP of Sales, and why the fastest path forward is action backed by integrity.If you’ve been thinking, I can’t keep doing this, this episode gives you a powerful reset.In this episode, you will hearWhy success initially meant survivalHow boredom and a need for control shaped Drewbie earlyThe real story behind losing 100+ pounds and the mindset shift that followedWhy the traditional “path” didn’t make sense to himThe moment he realized he was in the wrong businessHow serving others created unexpected opportunityHis definition of authentic success: crush the day before it crushes youLearn more here https://callthedamnleads.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailRob Rene’s life has been shaped by sudden impact and unexpected mercy. A Division I runner with a clear plan, he was hit by a truck during a winter training run and nearly died. That moment changed everything. Years later, he built a successful career in enterprise technology sales, while quietly battling addiction and watching his wellbeing slip.Then came another turning point: the pandemic. Rob’s job changed, his time opened up, and he began researching health, faith, and what it means to live with intention. That season helped lead him into sobriety, a deeper relationship with God, and a growing passion for practical wellness strategies and responsible health information in an AI-driven world.In this conversation, you’ll hear Rob’s full arc, and you’ll also walk away with a simple set of daily practices that make health feel doable again.What you’ll hear in this episodeHow one accident rerouted Rob’s entire identity and futureThe long road from achievement to addiction to sobrietyHow the pandemic became a “second truck” turning pointWhy research, discernment, and personal responsibility matterRob’s simple daily wellness list: hydration, sunlight, grounding, breathing, nutrients, movement, and gratitudeRob’s definition of authentic success: living as a faithful servant and making a differenceGuest link: biohackingville.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to lose everything and rebuild a life grounded in purpose, clarity, and joy?In this episode, I talk with Anil Gupta, bestselling author, global speaker, and creator of The Happiness Formula. Anil shares how he grew up in Kenya and London, became an optometrist, moved to Florida, lost everything in 2008, and then rebuilt his life through awareness, service, and emotional transformation.You’ll hear the moment his wife met his deepest fear with compassion, how that lifted years of shame in an instant, and how it launched him into a mission that led to speaking on global stages and helping people transform their relationships and their lives.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why awareness is the gateway to clarity, focus, and aligned actionHow the Happiness Formula (Give, Grow, Gratitude) works in real lifeWhy forgiveness is the express pathway to freedomThe role of systems, boundaries, and emotional presence in family and workWhy receiving is just as important as givingWhat authentic success means to him nowAnil’s story is a powerful reminder that progress is success, and that your next chapter can begin in the very moment you choose awareness.To learn more about Anil, visit https://meetanil.com/Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your drive to win collides with the reality of the life you’re actually living?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal is joined by Chaz Wolfe, serial entrepreneur and founder of Gathering The Kings for an honest conversation about identity, ambition, and building a life that can actually hold your success.Chaz started working at 12, and was buying seven-figure franchises in his 20s. From the outside, he was the definition of a high performer. But along the way, there were quiet wake-up calls: almost missing the birth of a child, seeing a family photo he wasn’t in, and realizing that “I’m doing this for my family” didn’t match how it felt inside his family.We talk about:“Grateful but not done” — the mindset that lets him stay ambitious and groundedWhy entrepreneurs don’t need less drive — they need more intention in every area of lifeThe origin story of Gathering The Kings and why he built a true peer-to-peer mastermindHow faith, family, health, and business fit together when you want to win in all areasIf you’ve ever felt that tension between loving what you’re building and wondering what it’s costing you, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and re-align.Connect with Chaz: gatheringthekings.comIf you’ve ever felt that tension between loving what you’re building and wondering what it’s costing you, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and re-align.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the map you’ve been following isn’t yours anymore?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Shelley McIntyre, reinvention partner for Gen X professionals and creator of Burn the Map. After decades in tech and consulting, Shelley realized she had overridden her values, lost her curiosity, and outgrown the roles she was performing. Her return to alignment, through theater, grief recovery, and deep identity work  shaped her life’s next chapter and the transformational work she now offers midlife professionals.You’ll hear: How early belonging and creativity shape identity Why resistance is often unprocessed grief How loss of curiosity signals misalignment What happens when competence replaces connection Why midlife is both an unraveling and an awakening How to build a next chapter that reflects who you’ve becomeExplore Shelley’s work at https://burnthemapcoaching.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the next step in your life has been whispering to you all along?In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Anna Quigley as she shares how intuition guided her through career shifts, personal turning points, and the deeper purpose that kept calling her forward.You'll hear:How intuition communicates through your sensesWhy midlife often opens a new chapter instead of a crisisThe breadcrumbs in your life that reveal your purposeWays to strengthen intuitive decision-makingDownload Anna’s free intuition guide at http://intuitiongift.com/Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailBurnout doesn’t always arrive as collapse. Often, it arrives quietly, through responsibility, competence, and a life that slowly starts to feel smaller.In this solo episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal explores the lived experience of depletion and why capable, reliable people so often lose access to their energy, clarity, and sense of possibility. This conversation looks beneath the surface of burnout to what’s really happening in the nervous system, and why exhaustion is often a form of protection rather than failure.If you’ve been showing up, carrying weight, and wondering why rest no longer restores you, this episode will feel deeply familiar.In this episode, we explore:Why burnout often hides behind competence and responsibilityHow energy depletion quietly reshapes your lifeWhat happens when pressure replaces alignmentWhy clarity and aliveness return before motivationHow recognizing the signal becomes the beginning of changeIf this resonates and you’re ready to explore support, reach out and talk with Caroline https://calendly.com/caroline_next_success/free-15-min-consultationSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you do everything right and it still feels wrong?In part two of the conversation Dr. Caroline Sangal had with Dr. Jessie and Omar Ferreria, they talk about the season where purpose became unavoidable. You’ll hear about layoffs, identity loss, depression, financial pressure, and the kind of career disappointment that forces you to ask bigger questions.Dr. Jessie shares the long road of earning multiple degrees and the shock of doors closing after years of work. Omar shares the mission drift he witnessed in youth development and the moment he knew he had to walk away. Together, they reveal how A Soul’s Quest was born,  as a lifeline.Highlights: • When “success” stopped feeling like success • The hidden cost of closed doors and misalignment • Toxic workplace effects on confidence and integrity • The real origin story of A Soul’s QuestLearn more about Dr. Jessie and Omar Ferreria at ASQempowerment.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailSome stories begin long before the pivot. They begin in childhood, in the early shaping of identity, and in the quiet pressure to be who the world expects.In part one od Dr. Caroline Sangal's conversation with Dr. Jessie and Omar Ferreria, they share the early chapters of their lives before A Soul’s Quest ever existed. You’ll hear about formative family dynamics, what it feels like to grow up as an outsider, the inner tension of carrying responsibility while still searching for belonging, and how their paths crossed at the Boys and Girls Club.This episode is about the becoming that happens before you have language for it. The chapters that shape you, even when you think you are just trying to get through the day.In this episode you'll hear: • The identity shaping experiences that formed Dr. Jessie and Omar early on • How the Boys and Girls Club became a pivotal turning point in both of their lives • Why emotional safety changed everything in their connection • What it looks like when you start becoming yourself in real timeTo learn more about Dr. Jessie and Omar Ferreria please visit their website ASQempowerment.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailAs I record this episode, the news is full of a major winter storm forecast. And by the time you’re listening, you already know what happened. That’s the doorway into today’s real topic.Because storms reveal something deeper. The forecast can steal your peace before anything happens. The fear of the future can rob your present joy. And the fear of the past can do it too.In this short solo episode, I give you a practical tool you can use in real storms and mental storms. Control, Influence, Release. This is how you shift from anxious energy to grounded energy and create your next success from where you actually have power.In this episode, you’ll learnHow to sort any stressor into control, influence, or releaseThe Control Filter that calms your nervous system quicklyThe difference between preparing and rehearsingHow this applies to career uncertainty and feeling miserable at workA 30 second reset you can use anytimeIf you want to go deeper and assess how much your mind is working for you versus against you, email me. I’ll send you two free assessments and invite you to a one on one call to talk through what you learn and what it means for your next success.Email: [email protected] access the assessments and scheduling now at https://nextsuccesscareers.com/mental-fitnessSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a chemist and lifelong martial artist decides to fix his business finances like a lab experiment?In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with with Dr. Dan Bamper, a PhD chemist, teacher, martial artist, and Profit Coach who now serves as a fractional CFO for 7 figure contractors and trades business owners.Dan shares how an eight year PhD journey, burnout in grad school, a 270 student martial arts school, and a high level role at a nuclear waste repository all led to his current work. Along the way, he discovered that the same skills that helped him run complex experiments could be used to read financial data, build systems, and help business owners finally see where their money is going.You will hear how he scaled his own dojo by roughly 150 thousand dollars in a year, why he left a secure government job, and how he now helps business owners keep more of the money they make without endless hustle.In this episode, you will learn:How martial arts shaped Dan’s mindset around discipline, perseverance, and leadershipThe reality of grad school burnout and how returning to martial arts helped him reconnect with his own powerWhat he learned inside the Department of Energy working on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and how that sharpened his systems thinkingHow he turned a bookkeeping side hustle into Black Belt Ledgers and began helping 7 figure contractors add six figures in profitThe simple metrics he tracks so owners can stop guessing and start making data informed decisionsConnect with Dan - Join Dan’s free Skool community for business owners who want to get clear on their numbers and build profit driven systems: https://www.skool.com/chief-financial-youSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when life keeps shifting the path beneath your feet?In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Jake Isaacs, Serial Integrator and Co-Founder of Gathering The Kings as he shares the turning points that shaped his leadership, his resilience, and his definition of success.We explore:How constant childhood moves shaped his adaptabilityThe cost of high performance when relationships and well-being are left behindThe wake-up calls that led him to rebuild his life more than onceHow he now guides entrepreneurs toward clarity, structure, and healthier successIf you’ve ever felt pulled toward a different chapter or sensed that something in your life needed realignment, this conversation offers perspective, encouragement, and a grounded path forward.Connect with Jake: https://gatheringthekings.com/Explore more career and life alignment resources: nextsuccesscareers.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailHave you ever woken up ready to follow through, and by the end of the day your goal feels far away? That experience holds a message. Your system responds to real life, real pressure, and real emotions.In this solo action episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal helps you connect to the deeper why underneath your goals so you move with staying power, even when the calendar tightens and your energy shifts.You’ll learn a simple way to notice which inner voice is leading, and you’ll practice a fast reset that brings you back into alignment so your next step stays available.HighlightsHow your why creates staying power when emotions shiftTwo inner voices and how to lead from the steady oneSeven why starters that help you name what matters mostA 10 second reset that brings you back to the next stepOne aligned action that builds resilience in real lifeListen to the prior episode on mental fitness here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/episodes/17358235or watch here: https://youtu.be/2r4YE85-vzU?si=swVfyd3-OWsisykpSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the career you built and the values you hold collide?In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Bob Martin, former federal prosecutor turned meditation teacher. Bob’s years handling mob-related cases in Miami brought intense pressure, moral complexity, and moments that forced him to question the life he was living. His wake-up call became the doorway to a radically different chapter — one grounded in meditation, integrity, and inner clarity.Inside this episode: The hidden emotional toll of high-stakes legal work The moral line Bob refused to cross — and what it awakened in him How meditation became his path to agency and peace Why clarity often begins where identity unravelsThe practices that help rebuild purpose from the inside outExplore Bob’s work → https://awiseandhappylife.com Explore Caroline’s work → https://nextsuccesscareers.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailSome say life will knock you down. Sometimes it knocks you down twice.Dan MacQueen’s story began with persistent headaches that seemed like an annoying problem, until they became impossible to ignore. An optometrist visit led to a sealed envelope and a direct trip to the hospital. What followed was emergency brain surgery, a brain hemorrhage, weeks in a coma, and months of rehab where Dan had to relearn how to walk, talk, and smile.Today, Dan is a keynote speaker and storyteller who helps teams reframe setbacks, shift perspective, and become better than yesterday through practical, action oriented life hacks.In this episode, Dan shares the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild after two brain surgeries—and how you can apply them right now.In this episode, you’ll hear:How a “minor” symptom turned into a sealed envelope, a hospital, and a life changing medical crisisThe mindset shift that helped him move from shock to forward motionA perspective reframe that changed his experience of recovery without changing the environmentPractical life hacks he uses to protect energy, stay organized, and keep momentum buildingIf you have ever wondered how people rebuild after the unthinkable, this episode is for you. Visit  https://www.macqueendan.com/ to learn more about Dan.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWe're adding some short episodes to help you start your week taking action towards your next success! Buzzsprout sent me my 2025 podcast recap—31 episodes, 1,336 minutes, listeners in 47 countries and 376 cities, with 2,081 audio downloads. The numbers are fun… and they don’t tell the real story.In this short solo episode, I share how I committed to an internet radio show in late 2024—invested, planned, lined up 13 guests—and then a business sale changed the trajectory. The platform shifted, the “network” restarted from zero, and I had to decide what to do next. That detour became the reason Your Next Success exists as a podcast today.Reflection questions:What “didn’t work out” but created space for something better-aligned to emerge?If you treated the reroute as information, what is it telling you?What is one next right thing you can do in the next 24 hours that restores momentum?If you’re in a reroute and want clarity on your next move, book a call with me at nextsuccesscareers.com. If this episode helped you, follow/subscribe and share it with someone who needs it.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when your life looks incredibly successful on paper, but inside, something feels off?In this episode, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Alan Lazaros, Founder and CEO of Next Level University, a global top 100 podcast with more than 2,200 episodes. Alan opens up about the patterns that shaped him as a young high achiever, the instability that drove his early ambition, and the wake-up call that shifted everything.We explore:How early loss and upheaval shaped his driveThe quiet exhaustion of being a “chameleon” achieverThe head-on collision that became his turning pointThe three major phases of his journeyHow he now structures his days around clarity and purposeIf you’re a high achiever who looks successful but feels misaligned, this episode offers language, perspective, and hope for your next chapter. To learn more about Alan and his work check out  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ They offer everything from a free book club and monthly masterclass to paid group and individual coaching programs.And, of course, remember to subscribe, share, and explore more at nextsuccesscareers.com.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the things you do “just for fun” are actually clues to your calling?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Adam Torres, Co-Founder of Mission Matters and host of the Mission Matters series of shows, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts worldwide.Adam grew up in southwest Detroit, where survival and possibility lived side by side. As a kid, he turned hobbies into small businesses: selling comic books, keeping action figures sealed as collectibles, and airbrushing Wu-Tang sweatshirts for classmates. Later, he built a successful career in financial services, eventually managing relationships for more than 400 families with a cumulative net worth over $500 million.Then a flooded office, a pile of ruined certificates, and a persistent inner nudge led him to walk away from finance and step fully into media. Today, Mission Matters is a media, branding, and book publishing agency with a catalogue of more than 100,000 pieces of content and over 6,000 interviews recorded.In this conversation, we explore:How Adam’s childhood in Detroit formed his relationship with money, risk, and responsibilityThe recurring pattern where “this started as fun” turns into real revenue and impactThe night his licenses and certificates were destroyed and why he saw it as confirmationHow Mission Matters grew from a podcast into publishing, PR, and events by simply saying “yes” to what people asked forIf you’re a high achiever who senses there is more in you than your current title, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a practical example of what it looks like to build a mission from the ground up.To connect with Adam and follow his content, tips and advice follow him on instagram at @AskAdamTorresSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhen your career suddenly shifts in a direction you didn’t choose, it can shake everything: your confidence, your identity, and your sense of what’s possible next. Dr. Caroline Sangal is joined by Kelly Schuknecht, a marketing strategist who rebuilt her professional path with honesty, clarity, and a commitment to leading authentically. In this conversation, you'll hear:The emotions that show up when a job ends before you're readyHow Kelly began reimagining her work and her role in a new wayWhat authentic leadership looks like day-to-dayThe connection between visibility, clarity, and confidenceEncouragement for anyone in the middle of their own “What now?” momentWhether you’re navigating a transition or sensing one on the horizon, Kelly’s story will give you perspective, steadiness, and hope for your own next success.Connect with Kelly:Website: kellyschuknecht.comPodcast: Beyond the BestsellerLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kellyschuknechtSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if your next career step isn’t about certainty — but curiosity?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal speaks with Carlee Wolfe, a leadership strategist, talent advisor, and coach whose career has woven through Olympic and Paralympic programs, Under Armour, Hyatt Hotels, and purpose-driven nonprofit work.Carlee’s story is rooted in connection, movement, and a willingness to explore what’s possible — from childhood adventures in Chicago to marching band at Arizona State, to working inside world-class athletic programs, to leading learning and transformation inside global organizations.You’ll hear:✨ How curiosity guided Carlee’s biggest career moves ✨ What adults really need to learn and grow at work ✨ The role AI can play in developing skills and confidence ✨ Why community and connection matter for every career stage ✨ How to think about your next step when you feel ready for moreCarlee’s perspective is grounded, human, and refreshingly real — and this conversation will inspire you to explore what’s possible in your own journey.🎧 Connect with Carlee → https://www.linkedin.com/in/carleeawolfeSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if your greatest detours became your best stories?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Dr. Danny Brassell, affectionately known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.”—a globally recognized speaker, author, and coach who’s helped thousands of leaders and entrepreneurs turn communication into connection.Danny’s journey spans journalism, teaching, speaking, and coaching. He shares his path from overcoming a childhood stutter to building a career that empowers others to lead with purpose and joy.You’ll hear:How setbacks can lead to your purposeWhy storytelling is your most powerful leadership skillHow to speak with authenticity instead of perfectionPractical ways to turn your message into impact🌐 Learn more about Danny → https://wellcraftedstoryworkshop.com/workshopSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Your Next Success, Caroline sits down with Steve Jaffe, author of The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery. Steve has lived through four layoffs in 25 years, and each one reshaped his understanding of identity, work, and worth.Together, they explore the emotional reality of job loss — the grief, the shock, the shame, the pause, and the rebuilding.If you are navigating a layoff, still processing one, or supporting someone who is, this conversation will bring clarity, grounding, and compassion.In this episode we explore:The emotional stages of a layoffWhy shame after job loss feels so heavyHow identity becomes tied to your workWhat helped Steve move from grief to renewalHow to re-enter the job search with confidenceConnect with Steve Jaffe:Website: thestevejaffe.comBook: The Layoff Journey (Amazon)LinkedIn: Steve JaffeInstagram: @stevejaffeSubstack: The Layoff Journey BlogResources Mentioned:The Layoff Journey by Steve JaffeYour Next Success: After the Layoff seriesSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if your next chapter begins when you stop doing and start leading?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal speaks with Walter Dusseldorp, founder of TheDutchMentor.com — a lifelong learner, paramedic, flight instructor, author, and leadership mentor helping professionals move from doing to leading with purpose.From the farms of Holland to hospital boardrooms and helicopter flights, Walter’s story weaves humility, discipline, and heart. He shares how one life-changing moment at 14 set him on a path of service and how emotional intelligence became the foundation for true leadership.You’ll hear: How a single event shaped a lifetime of leadership What operational rhythm means and how it transforms performance Why emotional intelligence is a muscle — not a soft skill The difference between managing tasks and leading people🌐 Connect with Walter at TheDutchMentor.com where you can book a FREE strategy call to discuss your journey and identify ways you might be able to collaborate.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the version of success you built isn’t the one meant for you?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Ray Martin, author of Life Without a Tie and founder of The Daily Explorer.Ray is an entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, coach, mentor, facilitator, speaker, writer, and mindfulness teacher. After decades of achievement, he realized that success without authenticity was empty—and began a new journey toward simplicity, freedom, and joy.You’ll hear: The moment Ray realized he needed to redefine success How to know when achievement has replaced alignment Why letting go opens space for fulfillment What authentic success looks like after the fast lane 🌿 Learn more about Ray → https://lifewithoutatie.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if success isn’t something you earn—but something you align with?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Garrett Wood, founder of Gnosis Therapy, about what happens when high achievers push too far and forget to bring their wellbeing along for the journey.Garrett’s path spans corporate leadership, fitness coaching, and neuroscience-based hypnotherapy. After his own experience with chronic pain and burnout, he began helping others restore balance—body, mind, and spirit—through evidence-based, compassionate work.You’ll hear: How chronic pain can signal emotional overload Why burnout is more than exhaustion—it’s a nervous system pattern The surprising relationship between ADHD and rest How to create success built through wellbeing, not at its expenseThis episode invites you to pause, listen to what your body is trying to tell you, and redefine success on your own terms.Discover the Hidden Dynamics Behind Your Burnout and find out what’s really keeping you stuck in stress and the exact steps to move beyond burnout: https://gnosistherapy.scoreapp.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if your next opportunity isn’t waiting in another online application—but in how you tell your story?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Amy L. Adler, President of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts, to talk about how powerful storytelling transforms careers.Amy is one of the most respected voices in the executive career space. Since founding her firm in 2009, she has helped hundreds of leaders and their teams clarify their message, communicate value, and earn roles aligned with their purpose. She holds multiple top industry certifications, including Certified Executive Resume Master, Certified Master Resume Writer, and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert, and is the author of Courageous Career Change: Fearlessly Earn the Executive Role You Deserve.In this conversation, Amy shares what makes a resume work, how to move beyond bullet points to authentic stories of impact, and why confidence begins with clarity.You’ll hear: ✔️ How to transform a resume from a list of duties into a story of results ✔️ Why data and storytelling together build credibility ✔️ What AI tools miss when they try to “write” for you ✔️ How to stand out with integrity in a noisy job market ✔️ The one mindset shift that makes career storytelling easier—and more human🎧 Listen now and learn more about Amy’s work at https://www.fivestrengths.com.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan Mail What if your next chapter isn’t something you chase—but something you grow?In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Tigrilla Gardenia, a Nature-Inspired Mentor, certified coach, and World Ambassador for Plant Advocacy, whose journey from sound engineering and Big Tech to plant intelligence and purpose will change how you see growth and success.Tigrilla helps creative multipotentialites—people with many passions—live authentic, purpose-driven lives in collaboration with the plant world. Together, we explore how nature models alignment, collaboration, and calm creation—and what happens when you stop forcing and start listening.You’ll hear: ✔️ How listening to the quiet signals of life leads to clarity and direction ✔️ The moment Tigrilla heard plants make music—and how it transformed everything ✔️ Why forcing outcomes blocks creativity, but presence creates momentum ✔️ How to grow your career like a living system—rooted, aligned, and alive🎧 Listen now and learn more about Tigrilla’s work at tigrillagardenia.com.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the biggest barrier to your next role—or your next chapter—is your own mindset?In this episode, Dr. Al Bramante blends psychology, hypnosis, and NLP with decades of experience as a talent agent to help people rise above self-sabotage and finally step into their potential. His unique approach helps artists, career changers, and high achievers overcome internal blocks that keep them stuck.💡 In this episode, you’ll hear:How subconscious patterns shape your success and how to reprogram themWhy talent and hard work aren’t enough without inner alignmentHow to move from fear and self-doubt to clarity and confidenceVisit Al's website to purchase hypnosis recordings: www.albertbramante.com Connect with Dr. Al Bramante on Instagram @dr.albramante to learn more about his work in performance psychology and mindset coaching. Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the next level of your success isn’t about climbing higher — but thinking better?John Knowlton has lived that truth. From pastor to co-founder of a wealth-management firm managing over $1 billion in assets, he’s learned that growth without alignment eventually costs too much. After selling his firm and taking a family-first sabbatical, John now helps Christian CEOs lead with purpose through C12 and his upcoming book, Thinking for Success.In this conversation, you’ll hear:The two-week time study that exposed what was really driving, and draining, his growthHow hiring to your constraint created freedom instead of burnoutWhy a family-first sabbatical became the turning point for clarity and peaceHow story-driven mental models help leaders and teams think better every dayGet your free chapter of Thinking for Success → thinkingforsuccess.comSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if your next big career decision wasn’t about climbing higher - but choosing wiser?After more than forty years in higher education, Dr. Tara S. Singer has seen it all - great mentors and tough bosses, leaps of faith and gut-wrenching choices to walk away.As the former CEO and President of Omicron Delta Kappa and now a senior consultant with Academic Search, Tara shares the wisdom that only comes from a lifetime of leading, learning, and listening to your own intuition.In this episode, we talk about:Why the right boss can make — or break — your careerHow to recognize red and yellow flags your intuition is already showing youWhat “leaving things better than you found them” really looks like in leadershipTara’s story is a reminder that success isn’t about collecting titles — it’s about collecting wisdom. Every season of your career holds lessons if you’re willing to pause and listen.🔗 Connect with Tara: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-singer/ Academic Search → https://academicsearch.org/🎙️ About Your Next Success: Your Next Success with Dr. Caroline Sangal explores the turning points, decisions, and mindset shifts that shape authentic success — the kind that aligns who you are, what you do best, and the life you’re meant to live.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you refuse to succumb to your circumstances and instead choose to reinvent and rise in glory?Dr. Naeema Olatunji’s story moves from childhood secrets to healing, heartbreak, and a cycling accident that became a divine disruption. A chiropractor, reinvention coach, and author of Raised as a Lie, Naeema shows how the hardest moments can reveal who we truly are—and what’s possible next.In this conversation we explore:The hidden truth that reshaped Naeema’s identity and futureHow she transformed pain, divorce, and loss into purposeWhat it means to heal from the inside out—body, mind, and spiritHow disruption can become divine directionThe power of surrender, travel, and rediscovery✨ Resources Mentioned Download her free Before the RISE mini journal: https://www.everydamnthing.org/s/Before-the-Rise-Journal-t9h8.pdf Connect with Naeema: DrNaeema.com Instagram & Facebook @DrNaeemahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-naeema-olatunji/ Books: Raised as a Lie, coming soon:Your Possibility Era , and Every Damn Thing – Your Disruption ManualSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com