career pivots

Podcast Show Notes: Spark Your Power with Candice

Episode Synopsis: In this enlightening episode of Spark Your Power, host Jen Spainhour sits down with the multifaceted Candice, a branding strategist and serial entrepreneur with a rich history of career pivots that blend creativity, technology, and business acumen. Candice shares her journey from working in corporate giants like Gap Incorporated and Walt Disney Company to embracing entrepreneurship with her ventures, Wishcraft Workshop and Smitten Creative. Through her story, listeners gain insights into the power of listening, the courage to pivot, and the importance of aligning one’s career with personal values and creativity.

Key Learning Points:

1. The Power of Listening and Asking "Why": Candice emphasizes the importance of deep listening and asking "why" to uncover the real needs behind requests or problems. This skill allowed her to navigate her roles in IT and project management successfully, demonstrating that understanding the core issue often leads to innovative solutions that may not have been initially apparent.

2. The Courage to Pivot and Embrace Change: Candice’s career is a testament to the bravery required to step off the conventional path and explore new opportunities. Her transitions from corporate roles to entrepreneurship highlight the value of following one’s passions and the potential for personal growth and fulfillment in taking risks and venturing into the unknown.

3. Alignment Between Values and Career: A recurring theme in Candice’s journey is the pursuit of work that resonates with her values and allows her to use her creativity and skills in meaningful ways. This alignment leads to a more satisfying and joyful career, underscoring the importance of introspection and being true to oneself in career choices.

You can learn more about Candice at:

www.wearesmitten.co

https://www.linkedin.com/in/candiceblansettcummins/

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Career pivots can be intimidating, but they don't have to be.  With the right tools and guidance, you can make a successful transition and get  promoted and better paid. 

In this episode, we're taking you through a real coaching session with a client who's in the midst of her career pivot. She's already getting interviews, but she's struggling to get beyond the first round. 

You'll gain actionable insights on: 

• How to do a simple 3-question self-evaluation, so you can quickly assess what's in your control and take action on it 
• The two essential actions for a successful career pivot 
• Why "just relax" simply doesn't work, and what made it finally click for me as a chronically anxious yet ambitious person  
• Brain-based strategies for reducing interview anxiety and becoming a compelling job candidate 

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Most people will pivot careers 5-7 times in their life! Gone are the days of staying at the same job for 49 years! So how do we make sure we pivot successfully? In this episode the Coffee With Kim crew dove into how to assess if you need a pivot or you’re burnout and need a break. We talked about how to prepare well and what questions to ask before switching career paths and things got a little spicy when Kim shared the number one mistake she sees when pivoting. Tune in and jump over to the LinkedIn chat to share resources you have or lessons you’ve learned through pivoting in your career.

Notes:

13:00 Pivot vs Burnout 

20:45 How to gather information 

25:00 Questions to ask about a new industry 

40:00 Resources to help you pivot 

47:04 Don't let the "years of experience" hold you back

51:40 The secret skill we all should strive for

Links Mentioned:

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/nano-tips-for-avoiding-burnout-with-kim-kaupe/

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/sharing-your-expertise-online-nano-tips-with-kim-kaupe/

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/kim-kaupe

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehakjerrylee/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinemann/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelcak/

If you loved this episode you should check out this episode Carving Your Career Path With Laura Gassner Otting

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In this episode, five Michigan Ross MBAs talk about how they’re using their MBA education to pivot into a new career. They discuss their personal backgrounds, their reasons for wanting to change careers, the recruiting process, advice for incoming students, helpful resources at Ross, and much more. 

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.

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• Episode Hosts and Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Alex Abrams.
• Panelists: Emily Griffith, Jaume Boneta Seco, Preston Hill.
• Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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You might think that working as a recruiter and being a TV anchor-meteorologist have nothing in common, but today’s guest, Jason Mikell, is here to prove us wrong. Jason worked as a recruiter for several years before pursuing his meteorology passion and becoming an on-air TV meteorologist. In today’s episode, Jason shares insights into this transition and how he went from planning the pivot to putting it into action. There is a fine balance between planning and getting stuck in analysis paralysis, which is why it is important to put things in motion. We talk about how Jason keeps growing professionally, the importance of being open to learning, and how to communicate your value. Seeing that Jason was a former recruiter, we couldn’t resist picking his brain about some questions on the topic, like how to interview for a high-profile career, what you can do to stand out in the job market, and some top networking tips. Tune in to hear it all!

To learn more about Jason, you will find his bio, an episode transcript, and resources in the show notes at www.tjfcareercoach.com/jasonmikell.

Need help strategizing a career pivot of your own or updating your resume? Book a 1-hour or 30 minute coaching session with Tiffany on www.tjfcareercoach.com/services.

To see past episodes, go to www.tjfcareercoach.com/blog.