Free Career Advice
Discover free career advice and strategies from Barb Garrison with Internal Groove.
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My Father’s Gift
It sure feels good to empty your inbox doesn’t it? How many days have you spent doing just that only to find an email in your inbox in five minutes? In this audio clip, I’ll explain a profound insight I had on this topic.
You Are Loved
Do you have self-doubts that cause you to constantly second guess yourself? If so, here’s a pragmatic perspective that will help you understand where this is coming from so you can start to change it.
Purposeful Priorities
Are your days structured in such a way that tasks related to your life purpose get accomplished? If not, take a moment to catch this quick reminder and bit of advice about making your truth a priority!
Someday is Now
Do you put off things that bring you the most joy and satisfaction until after you finish more “pressing” issues? If so, you may want to listen to this short audio clip and get a reminder of how important it is to start moving these things closer to the top of your list.
The Magic Sauce
Are you on a mission to find work that makes you feel a certain way? Something you can’t quite define or express? I’m here to tell you that it is possible! Listen in and glean some insight into how you can better understand what it is you are looking for.
You Decide
Do you find yourself letting decisions get made for you because of uncertainty or procrastination? In this clip I’ll explain how you can start to make more conscious decisions and why it matters.
Dig Deeper
Discovering or creating a career path that’s a perfect fit for you is not a straightforward process. There are nooks and crannies that most people overlook. In this audio clip I’ll share a great tip on how to uncover some new ideas to get your creative juices flowing about finding work that’s right for you.
What Would You Do?
Do you feel a deep desire to make a difference in the world? To be filled with a sense of purpose? If you feel you are missing the passion or purpose in your life, you’ll find some clues here about how to discover the things that bring real satisfaction to your soul.
Put Down the Rope
Are you someone who constantly frets in angst about making the right decisions? If so, you just might be a perfectionist. And you probably could use a reminder about why there really is no such thing as a wrong choice! So go ahead, press play…
Why Haven’t They Called?
Ugh! The agony of waiting for that call back after an interview! Ever find yourself in this position? Stressing over not getting a call back right away after a fabulous interview for a position you really want is a waste of precious energy. Here’s why…
All the Pieces
Job frustration is something that makes you want to find a new path ASAP! But that may not always pan out the way you planned. That’s why I recommend a different approach. Here’s what that approach entails and how it can save you some time and frustration.
Shameless Survival
Are you constantly feeling like you should be doing things differently or feeling inadequate because of how you’ve done things in the past? If so, it’s the monster of shame, and it can wreck your enjoyment of life. Here, I’ll share with you some reasons why you may be punishing yourself this way, and some ways to begin healing the wounds that perpetuate it.
Creating a Career you Love | The Transformative Leader Podcast with Amir Ghannad
Do you TRULY know your own career value? Chances are, you’re overlooking some of the MOST valuable things about yourself. In this podcast episode, Creating a Career You Love with Amir Ghannad, I share some helpful exercises to empower you as you gear up to land your next position.
Massive Results, No Problem
What is your biggest problem in life? It may be simply how you think about problems! If you’re interested in upgrading your life experience on multiple levels, take note of this constructive definition of problems and how to use them to meet your future goals.
Transform the Job You Have Into a Job You Love | LifeBlood Podcast with George Grombacher
Do you feel there is something you were born to do? Are you just going through the motions in your current job while feeling burned out, bored or unfulfilled? In this conversation with George Grombacher of the Lifeblood Podcast we talk about how you can start designing a job you love without quitting the one you have now. You’re sure to find some helpful tools for creating a job that’s rooted in YOUR TRUTH.
What’s In Is Out
Sometimes it seems when we are hardest on ourselves, things get harder in our outer world. Before you start feeling like a victim when this happens, take a listen here for a great way to change your outer experience by simply becoming more mindful of what’s happening on the inside.
Surviving Corporate Burnout and Designing a Career You Love | Straight Up Wellness Podcast with Kate Jaramillo
How do you react when something unexpectedly “bad” happens to you? Chances are at first, it’s not positive. That’s totally normal. However, the sooner you can move through your initial reaction, the sooner you can begin to rebuild… and even discover the hidden gift in what has happened. EVERYTHING that happens to you has a hidden gift! This podcast episode with Kate Jaramillo, Straight Up Wellness, offers some great tips for how to use an “undesirable” event as a catalyst for creating a better future for yourself.
Show Some Appreciation
Time is valuable! One way to make a positive impression after a job interview is to acknowledge the time the interviewer has spent with you. Watch this short interview tips video clip and learn how to make this important part of the interview process a quick and simple step that never gets forgotten.