Learn why most careers are chosen accidentally, how Scott rebuilt his life after burnout, and why intentional career design is the key to meaningful work. Includes free access to the full Happen To Your Career audiobook.

What you'll learn

• The surprising origin of the word career—and what it reveals about how we choose work
• Why most people make accidental, reactive career decisions (and how to stop)
• The moment Scott realized he had to transform his career—and the panic attack that became a turning point
• How intentional career change actually works (based on 10+ years of research and thousands of clients)
• Why meaningful, well-paid work is possible for everyone—and how to start designing a career that fits your life

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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After years of trying different jobs and feeling lost, Sarah Hawkins believed meaningful work wasn't possible for her. But when she learned to see her many interests as a strength, everything changed. Hear how Sarah rebuilt her confidence, embraced her multipotentialite nature, and found fulfilling work that truly fits.

What you'll learn

• How to identify your unique strengths and patterns when nothing in your career seems to fit.
• Why having many interests can actually be your greatest advantage, not a flaw.
• The mindset shift that turns self-doubt and uncertainty into confidence and direction.
• How to find (or create) meaningful work that aligns with your values and lifestyle.
• Practical ways to rebuild your career — including negotiating your worth and recognizing your value.

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

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1. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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Most people try to convince companies to hire them, but the real secret to career growth is creating conversations that naturally lead to job offers. In this episode, Scott shares a step by step approach to turning genuine curiosity into meaningful work opportunities. Perfect if you want a career change without endless online applications.

What you'll learn

• How to express interest in a role without sounding pushy
• The exact words to use when following up
• Why "selling yourself" doesn't work — and what to do instead
• Learn how to shift a conversation from learning about a role to exploring real opportunities
• Explore the conversational techniques that turn interest into job opportunities

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

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1. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
2. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Most people think job searching is a numbers game: apply everywhere and hope something sticks. But let's flip that idea completely. In this episode, Scott shares 7 counterintuitive strategies that will help you land not just a job, but the right job — and even multiple offers to choose from.

What you'll learn

• How getting hyper-specific about what you want leads to more offers
• Why "never just apply and wait" is your new rule
• How to use marketing psychology to stand out in hiring
• The master-resume method that saves time and boosts results
• Why stacking small, smart moves compounds into big wins

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

Free Resources

What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

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1. Making A Career Change Abroad Through Intentional Networking (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
2. Finding a Flexible Job by Defining Your Ideal Work Environment (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

When Quynh Killpack left Vietnam to study in the U.S., she never imagined her journey would lead to true career freedom. From visa stress and uncertainty to a flexible, meaningful global career, Quynh's story shows how clarity, courage, and self-awareness can transform your work and life. In this episode, you'll hear how she built confidence through action, created remote work that fits her values and family, and designed a life filled with balance, purpose, and fulfillment on her own terms.

What you'll learn

• Discover how Quynh Killpack turned visa challenges into a fulfilling global career
• Explore how an international student built a career that fits family and flexibility
• Find out how Quynh created remote work opportunities that match her lifestyle
• Learn the simple mindset shift that helped Quynh find career clarity and freedom
• Understand how to make bold moves even when you feel unsure

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

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What happens when your job turns into constant stress, 12-hour days, and endless office politics? For Shreya, the answer was a full-scale career reboot. After burning out at a Big 4 firm, she took a leap of faith, quit without another job lined up, and used the Happen To Your Career process to find a role that finally fit her values, strengths, and lifestyle.

What you'll learn

• How to recognize when stress and misalignment are signs you need to make a change
• Why quitting without a plan isn't always reckless but can be the reset you need
• The difference between finding the "perfect job" and finding the right environment
• How Shreya used career experiments to uncover her strengths and land an aligned role
• Why your first job doesn't define your career… it's just your starting point

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

Free Resources

What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Related Episodes

1. Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
2. Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts

Everyone says the job market is impossible right now — but the data tells a completely different story. In this episode of the Happen to Your Career Podcast, Scott breaks down why the job market isn't as bad as you've been told, what's actually making job searches harder, and what you can do today to stand out and land your ideal role.

What You'll Learn

• Why the job market isn't actually bad — and how media headlines distort the real data.
• How to see past job board "noise" and stop competing with thousands of applicants.
• The hidden reason it feels hard to find a job (hint: it's not the economy).
• Smarter strategies to land interviews without relying on "easy apply" buttons.
• How top professionals create opportunities — often getting offers before they even apply.

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

Free Resources

What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

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1. Laid Off? 10 Actions to Shorten Your Job Search by Months & Reduce Stress (What to Do if You Get Laid Off) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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3. How an Unexpected Layoff Became the Career Breakthrough I Desperately Needed (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

After losing her job, Laura MacDonald turned unemployment into a data-driven experiment in career clarity. By tracking 66 job applications, learning to say no to the wrong roles, and focusing on her Ideal Career Profile, she discovered what truly makes work fulfilling.

What you'll learn

• How to use career experiments to test what truly fits before committing
• The difference between being good at something and actually enjoying it
• How Laura used her Ideal Career Profile (ICP) to say "no" to the wrong jobs
• Why tracking data and patterns can turn rejections into opportunities
• The power of warm networking and human connection in landing the right role

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation

Free Resources

What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out!

Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.

Related Episodes

1. Designing Career Experiments and Testing New Careers (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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