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    Your Career Your Life

    Ready for a career change? Too many women speak about their dreams and then quickly dismiss them. The Your Career Your Life Podcast, hosted by Career Coach Meghan McCaffery, is the podcast for career-focused women who are tired of unfulfilling jobs and are ready to go after the career that they’ve dreamed of while not sacrificing the life they dream of as well. Each week Meghan helps you explore what your career and your life could be like. Because both matter! Through her experiences with her own career transitions from teacher to nurse and nurse to business owner and coach, Meghan has many relatable stories that will help you explore your own life. She uses coaching and techniques to help you explore what you want out of your career and your life. The Your Career Your Life Podcast will give you actionable tips you can immediately implement. Whether it’s mindset shifts that need to happen or practical steps you can take, you’ll hear them here. Meghan specializes in career transition coaching. It’s not just her passion, it’s who she is. Head to https://coachingwithmeghan.com/ to learn more about her services and how she can help you get the career and life you want and deserve!
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    Episodes (42)

    Is Not Liking Your Career Hurting Your Bottom Line?

    Is Not Liking Your Career Hurting Your Bottom Line?

    When you think about not liking your job or career you may first think about the stress it causes you or the dread of going into work every day. Have you ever considered how not liking your career could be hurting your bottom line (your paycheck)? In this episode we'll discuss not only the ways not liking your career shows up mentally and physically but how it also shows up in your bank account, your wallet, your finances. You get it. 

    Why keep settling for something that impacts your life so negatively? Sign up today for a free career consultation and find out what your next steps are: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Ready to dive in today on your own? The Career Reset course is what you need: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/career-reset

    Let's connect!

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

    Identity Crisis: Navigating Identity Shifts During A Career Change

    Identity Crisis: Navigating Identity Shifts During A Career Change

    If you've ever thought about changing careers, it's likely you've experienced many different fears. Some of the most common fears are you think you're too old, you think you'll fail, and you don't have enough experience. Another fear that can come up is the fear of change, of you changing. In this episode we'll talk about why this happens and the things you can do to not only survive this but come out on the other side more confident in your new role. Listen to this to keep yourself from getting stuck in the career you have now and no longer want.

    As mentioned in this episode, here's the link to my "noble professions" Instagram reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqbDSnlpH-9/

    Ready for a new job or career? Click here for a free career consultation: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Want to start laying the foundation to your new career today? Click here to get The Career Reset course: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/career-reset

    Let's connect!

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

    Can You Make The Changes You Need To Get The Life You Want?

    Can You Make The Changes You Need To Get The Life You Want?

    I am on a mission to help women make the changes they need to get the life they want. Listen in to why this is so important to me and how it impacts you. Learn how your career and your life go hand in hand in how you view your quality of life, both positively and negatively. 

    Here are the 2 ways you can work with me to get the changes you want!

    1. Private Coaching: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/work-with-me
    2. The Career Reset online course: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/career-reset

    Let's Connect!

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

    Is This Your Excuse For Staying In A Career Too Long?

    Is This Your Excuse For Staying In A Career Too Long?

    If you've ever wanted a career change it's likely you've said the phrase, "I want to change careers but...", at some point. In this episode I'll go over some of the most common reasons I hear and some things you can do to get past them. Ultimately, you have to ask yourself if that reason (or excuse) is worth staying in a career that is literally sucking the life out of you. 

    Ready to change careers? Here are 2 ways to work with me:

    The Career Reset course is for you if you are just getting started: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/career-reset

    Changing Careers with Confidence is my signature private coaching program. This is for you if you know you're ready to move forward: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/work-with-me

    Let's Connect!

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

    Worried About What They'll Think If You Change Careers?

    Worried About What They'll Think If You Change Careers?

    If you've ever thought about making a career change, it's very likely you've also worried about what your family, friends, or co-workers will say when you tell them. In this episode we'll uncover what's really going on here. There are 2 things to consider when you're trying to get past this fear.

    You will also leave with an exercise you can try to clear up any of these thoughts floating around in that brain of yours. Let's clear the path for you on this journey to a new career!

    Here's the link to the blog post mentioned in this podcast: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/blog/what-will-people-think-if-i-change-careers

    Ready for a new career? Here are 2 ways I can help:

    The Career Reset course is for you if you are just getting started: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/career-reset

    Changing Careers with Confidence is my signature private coaching program. This is for you if you know you're ready to move forward: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/work-with-me

    Let's Connect!

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

    Is Your Dream More Powerful Than Your Excuse?

    Is Your Dream More Powerful Than Your Excuse?

    The title of this podcast, this question, was pivotal in my career change. Once I heard someone say this, I knew it was the perfect indicator for knowing when I was ready to go all in on my next career. Which happened to be going all in on my coaching business.

    In this episode you will learn why this matters and how, when you find THE thing, your procrastinating will stop (well, mostly). Also learn how this applies not only to your career, but to your life as well AND why knowing what you want in life is so key here.

    Ready to change careers? My new course, The Career Reset, gives you the foundation you need to start making these changes. Click here to purchase and start today! https://coachingwithmeghan.com/career-reset

    Let's connect on Instagram! Click here: @coachingwithmeghan

    2024 Goal Pep Talk

    2024 Goal Pep Talk

    New year new you, right? An astounding number of people have quit their New Year's goals or resolutions by now. Are you one of them? Today I'm giving you the pep talk you need to keep going so you can accomplish what you've set out to do in 2024. On the flip side, let's also talk about how it's okay to change your mind and walk away guilt free. Let's just make sure it's for the right reasons.

    I want you to remember why you picked these new things in the first place and determine if you picked them for the right reasons. We'll also talk briefly about the importance of being specific with your goals and how this helps you succeed. Following through can have payoffs beyond the actual goal itself. 

    Think you may be ready to change careers? Sign up for my career change course The Career Reset. The introductory price goes away on January 31st! Click here to purchase: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/career-reset

    Let's connect on Instagram! Click here: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithmeghan/

    Feeling Lost? Could Career Change Be The Answer?

    Feeling Lost? Could Career Change Be The Answer?

    You may have an overwhelming sense of feeling lost. You may call it being stuck. It could even just feel like boredom with your life. In this episode we'll talk about how career change can often be the think you need to fix this. If you are feeling like you want more, and don't know what, it's time to listen to your intuition and figure out what's next.

    The Career Reset is my new course that is the best first step to take when you feel this way and think career change could be the answer. I'll talk about it in this episode so you can hear the what it offers and decide if it's right for you. I just want women to make the changes in their life they need to get the life they want.

    Read for The Career Reset? Click here to see all the details: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/career-reset

    Let's connect! My favorite place to hang out is on Instagram. Find me here: @coachingwithmeghan

    Is A Vision Board For You?

    Is A Vision Board For You?

    Have you ever considered making a vision board? I've been doing one for about the past 6 years and can say that it has helped me reach my goals. However, vision boards aren't just a set it and forget it type of thing. It's only one step that you can add to your goal setting routine.

    As we enter a new year, many of you may be considering creating a vision board for the first time and many of you may think it's a bunch of bs and not worth the time. If you're not going to do this one thing, though, it is absolutely a waste of time. Listen in for some basic info on vision boards and the one thing you must do to make them worth your time.

    Ready to make 2024 the year you go after that new career? Click here to schedule a FREE career change consultation: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Let's connect! Follow me on Instagram @coachingwithmeghan

    How Journaling Can Change Your Life

    How Journaling Can Change Your Life

    Do you keep a journal? It's a new year and no doubt you've got some new goals or resolutions to go with it. This month I'll be letting you in on some of the things I've integreted into my daily routines to help with my goals. This week's episode is all about journaling. I'm going to disclose my personal thoughts on keeping a journal and how it has been transformational in my life, including my career.

    Also inside, I'll tell you a little bit about some new things I'm offering in 2024. The biggest is my course that is launching on January 22nd, The Career Reset! The other is a journal I designed myself that will make it a simple process. It's called "My Almost Daily Journal" and I'll link it below.

    Ready for a new career in 2024? Schedule a free consultation with me here: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Want to get your hands on my new journal? You can buy it here on Amazon: My Almost Daily Journal

    Let's connect on Instagram! Click here and give me a follow and say hi!

    Stop Trying To Get Work Life Balance

    Stop Trying To Get Work Life Balance

    Not only is work life balance a myth, it's been used so much it's completely lost any meaning. If you keep chasing it you're bound to burnout or just feel like a failure. In this episode I'll explain why work life balance isn't what you should be after. You will be able to reframe it in a way that makes sense and in a way that works for you. This brief episode is perfect for heading into the new year as you set goals and decide what changes you want to make.

    Be on the lookout for my new course, The Career Reset. It will be launching in January of 2024 and will take you from confused about a new career to ready to go. I can't wait!

    Ready for a career change in 2024? Let's talk! Click here for a FREE consultation: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Let's connect!

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

    The Importance Of Looking Back At 2023 & Ahead To 2024

    The Importance Of Looking Back At 2023 & Ahead To 2024

    Around this time of year we always think about what we're going to do next year. We hear talk about resolutions and goals. A new year definitely brings a certain energy to it. However, we often forget to stop and take a look back at the past year. What have you accomplished? What were the set backs or even failures?

    In this episode I'll let you take a glimpse into my reflections on 2023 for my business and in my personal life. Then we'll look ahead to 2024 to see what I want out of next year, always keeping my big vision in mind. At the end, listen to how you can do this yourself and why it's important.

    Is a career change part of your vision for 2024? If so, let's talk! Click this link for a FREE consultation: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Click here to get your own website started on Shinepages (the one I talked about in this episode): https://shinepages.com/a/aovzkt

    Let's connect!

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    What To Do If You Can't Change Careers Right Now

    What To Do If You Can't Change Careers Right Now

    You want to change careers but there's something in your life preventing it from happening right now. I get this! It would be nice if we could all just leave our jobs and start a new one that we love tomorrow. There are practical things to consider in your timeline for changing careers. So what can you do now while you're waiting for that time to happen. This isn't about waiting for the "perfect time." I'm not about that life. 

    Listen to this episode for some practical steps you CAN take today while some of those other things play out. Believe it or not, there's a lot you can do right now, even if your career change is a year or two away. 

    Ready for a new career in 2024? Click here for a FREE consultation: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Get my free guide on "The First Steps To Deciding Your Next Career" here: Get the guide!

    Let's Connect! 

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    The Pros And Cons Of Digital Courses

    The Pros And Cons Of Digital Courses

    Have you ever thought about purchasing an online course? You may have already, there's one for just about anything out there. I personally am a big fan and have purchased several. In this episode I point out some of the pros and cons of online courses. I'll also point out a few of the differences of what a course will do for you versus having a private coach. 

    My own course, The Career Reset, will be available soon. So it seemed appropriate to sort all of this out here on the podcast. In my own course I'm adding a VIP experience you can upgrade to that, in my opinion, gives you the best of both worlds...a course AND private coaching (and at a price I think you'll like!) More details on that soon!!

    Ready for a new career in 2024? Click here for a FREE consultation: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Get my free guide on "The First Steps To Deciding Your Next Career" here: Get Your Guide

    Let's Connect!

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

    Who Are You Staying For?

    Who Are You Staying For?

    I've compared your relationship to your career with personal relationships in past episodes. In this one we cover one question people going through divorce often face...Should you stay married for the kids? So in this brief but meaningful episode I show you how this type of thinking can also come up when you're thinking about changing careers or leaving a job. Answering this one question can make you realize why you're hesitant to leave and hopefully that it's usually better to make the change in careers or your job when you're thinking this. Come gain some quick clarity!

    Are you ready for a new career in 2024? Click here for a FREE consultation: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Let's connect!

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

    Getting A Few Things Off My Chest

    Getting A Few Things Off My Chest

    This episode is kind of a mixed bag of a few things that I needed to vent about. Really, it's purpose is to bring them to your attention (they may be already) and to help you gain some perspective or even to just show you that it's okay to complain sometimes. We are human, with opinions and feelings, and it's healthy to vent. I think sometimes we see such bigger problems in the world that we don't feel like we can talk about little things that get on our nerves, but I'm here to tell you that you can AND it can be healthy. Just don't let it consume you.

    I would also like to say here in the notes (if you actually read them), that I'm thankful to you for being a listener. I'm by no means a big podcast (yet!) but I love the ones who show up every week to listen and the new listeners that happen to find me. Thank you!

    Ready to change careers in 2024? Why not start now? Schedule your FREE consultation here: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Let's connect!

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

     

     

    Uncovering Your Mental BS With Work

    Uncovering Your Mental BS With Work

    In this week's episode of Your Career Your Life, I will be walking you through 4 questions to help you see how your past could be shaping your current relationship with work. This isn't a quest to find excuses or blame your current career on your past, it's more about uncovering some hidden connections you may not realize are there. My hope is that you can use this information to let go of some mental BS you have about working and to form a better relationship in general with work. 

    I will guide you through these questions and give you a peek into my own BS as I read my answers from my own journal. I was actually surprised by my own answers and it's only helped me form a healthier coexistence with my career and working.

    Not sure where to start on finding your next career? Click here for my free guide to get you started: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/firststeps

    Get a free career consultation here: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Find more resources for your career change here: https://coachingwithmeghan.com/resources

    Let's connect!

    INSTAGRAM: @coachingwithmeghan

    LINKEDIN: Meghan McCaffery

    You Don't NEED A Coach

    You Don't NEED A Coach

    I'll be the first person to tell you that you don't NEED a coach. I will also tell you that hiring a coach is the BEST thing I did to change my life. In this episode I will break down some of the key ways that hiring a coach will help you make the changes you may keep failing to make on your own. It's about you making a commitment to work on whatever goals you're setting out to accomplish. You will HANDS DOWN get to your results faster by working consistently with a private coach.

    Here is the link to join my NEW Facebook group, Changing Careers With Confidence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/706626780930543

    Grab this mini-course for $10 to help you clear the confusion about changing careers: The First 3 Steps For Career Change

    Let's Connect! Find me here:

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

    A Spooky Career Story

    A Spooky Career Story

    In the spirit of today, I'm sharing a personal "ghost story" with you. You may wonder how that can relate to careers, well it does. Have you ever had something that happened to you that seems like it had to have been more than a coincidence? Listen to how I got my last nursing job and why it seemed too good to be true.

    Come join my new Facebook group, Changing Careers with Confidence. My goal is to grow this group for women in various stages of their careers so that we can support eachother as we go. I will also be going in there to do live coaching! Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/706626780930543

    Grab this mini-course for $10 to help you clear the confusion about changing careers: The First 3 Steps For Career Change

    Let's connect! Find me here:

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery

    Why I Left My Nursing Career For Good

    Why I Left My Nursing Career For Good

    Have you left your career but still get asked if you'll go back? I left my career as a registered nurse at the end of 2020. I still get asked this question and my answer is no, I'm not going back. In this episode I open up about what I liked and didn't like about nursing and why I've chosen to not go back.

    Even if you're not a nurse or even in healthcare, you may have similar feelings about your current career. We often find comfort from hearing stories from other people that we can relate to. Listen to this episode to hear my story and what I did about it, and how you can do it too. You deserve to have a life that fulfills you, don't let your job take away from that.

    Find out if career change coaching is what your next step should be. Click this link for a consult and get your questions answered: https://calendly.com/meghanmccafferycoaching/consultation

    Grab this mini-course to help you clear the confusion about changing careers: The First 3 Steps For Career Change

    Let's connect! Find me here:

    Instagram: @coachingwithmeghan

    LinkedIn: Meghan McCaffery