In this final episode of the season, career empowerment Coach Emily Bennington and I discuss the concept of impact in the workplace and personal life. We explore how individuals can recognize their value, make meaningful contributions regardless of their position, and advocate for themselves effectively. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of intentionality, relationship building, and self-advocacy in creating a fulfilling career.

Listen in and be encouraged to embrace your unique impact, seek mentorship, and confidently navigate challenges in your professional journey! It’s an episode full of career advice that will allow you to start your career with the right mindset, attitude, and intention.

Also, as mentioned, this will be the final episode of the season. We will be taking a break for the remainder of the year, given the holidays are upon us. We will be back soon, and in the meantime, listen to a few of my favorite episodes.

Here are the highlights:

(00:00) Introduction to Impact

(02:54) Understanding Personal Impact

(05:46) Making Impact in the Workplace

(09:07) Building Professional Impact from Day One

(12:00) Key Habits for Career Impact

(14:49) Overcoming Feeling Stuck

(18:07) Common Mistakes Young Professionals Make

(20:58) Balancing Impact with Learning

(23:52) Final Thoughts on Authentic Impact

Referenced on this episode:

➡️Episode 05: Setting Up Useful Practices Now for the Future You

➡️Episode 44: Trust the Process

Favorite episodes:

➡️ Episode 01: Perspective of Choice

➡️ Episode 10: Beyond the Degree: Navigating Post-Grad Possibilities

➡️ Episode 12: The Power of Owning Your Morning

➡️ Episode 26: Coaching in Action: Lessons from a Past Client

➡️ Episode 37: We Do Hard Things

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• Tailored support for a smooth transition into college or career paths
• Unlock their potential and clarify goals
• Gain valuable tools and strategies for success

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In this week’s episode of Life After College, we’re diving deep into the often-challenging concept of “trusting the process.” Whether navigating a new career, adjusting to big life changes, or working on self-improvement, I share insights and actionable strategies to help you stay patient, let go of expectations, and stay inspired.

Coach Brianna’s Tips:

• Take the Weight Off: Trusting the process means recognizing that some burdens aren’t meant to be carried alone—rely on faith to lighten your load.
• Be Patient and Open: Growth takes time, and each small step contributes to larger, meaningful progress.
• Stay Inspired and Authentic: Use others’ journeys as inspiration, not comparison, and create processes that feel energizing to you.

Here are the highlights:

(00:00) Introduction to Trusting the Process

(00:58) Understanding the Growth Journey

(02:57) Letting Go of Expectations

(04:58) Finding Inspiration in Others

(06:55) Recap and Final Thoughts

One-on-One Coaching with Coach Brianna:

Kickstart your college or career journey with personalized coaching sessions. At CoachBrianna.com, explore our range of coaching packages designed to empower young adults and professionals as they navigate new beginnings.

Why Choose Coaching?

• Tailored support for a smooth transition into college or career paths
• Unlock their potential and clarify goals
• Gain valuable tools and strategies for success

Book a Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:

Discover how coaching can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to learn more about me and how coaching can make a meaningful difference in their journey.

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Some of you may be halfway through your first Fall semester of college, and others might be midway through your last Fall semester. Whichever path you are on, there might be some trepidation about the future. Do you even like your major? What are your plans after you graduate? Should you go straight into grad school?

You’re in luck because this week, we are taking things back to a listener favorite with a replay of Beyond the Degree: Navigating Post-Grad Possibilities!

This episode features a special guest, my good friend, Teraysha Griffin. She sits down to chat with me about her experience of traveling overseas before starting a master’s program and highlights the power of considering all your options.

So, whether you're debating the ivory tower or considering a detour to discover the world like Teraysha did, this episode invites you to join the conversation. Embrace the uncertainty, relish the possibilities, and let us be your companions in this exploration of life after college.

Here are the highlights:

(02:13) Different Paths to Grad School

(05:19) Considering All Options

(10:21) Non-Linear Paths and Timing

(15:45) Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity

(17:43) Trust Your Own Timing

(22:00) Paying Dues and Taking Detours

(33:54) Lessons Learned

For more growth tips, be sure to follow Coach Brianna on Instagram and TikTok at @nextlevelbree and visit coachbrianna.com for personalized coaching.

Referenced on this episode:

Episode 03: Predictor of Success

Episode 08: Success Redefined

Connect with Teraysha:

Teraysha Griffin currently serves as the Director of Institutional Research & Assessment at the College of International Security Affairs (CISA) at the National Defense University. Teraysha has over 15 years of experience in higher education with a focus on institutional effectiveness, program evaluation, academic assessment processes, and accreditation.

Teraysha holds a B.S. in Anthropology from the College of Charleston and a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University. Having worked in Japan for 2 years as an English Instructor, she speaks Japanese and has traveled extensively in Asia. Teraysha enjoys working out and playing the violin in her church's orchestra.

Email: t_renee_griffin@yahoo.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teraysha-griffin-345b1342

One-on-One Coaching with Coach Brianna:

Kickstart your college or career journey with personalized coaching sessions. At CoachBrianna.com, explore our range of coaching packages designed to empower young adults and professionals as they navigate new beginnings.

Why Choose Coaching?

• Tailored support for a smooth transition into college or career paths
• Unlock their potential and clarify goals
• Gain valuable tools and strategies for success

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Welcome back to Life After College! In today’s episode, I get personal and share how celebrating my birthday became a transformative reflection on growth and success. If you're ready to stop overthinking and start celebrating your wins (big and small), this episode is for you!

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why reflecting on your past year can be a game-changer for personal and professional growth.
• A simple, no-pressure method to brain dump your wins and successes.
• How to stop getting stuck in overthinking and start taking action.
• The connection between how you want to feel and the goals you need to set.
• How to create space for reflection and use it to fuel your next year of growth.

Here are the highlights:

(00:00) Introduction to Growth and Reflection

(04:54) Celebrating Wins and Setting Intentions

(09:44) Identifying Areas for Growth

(12:39) Creating a Fluid Reflection Process

(15:36) Looking Ahead: Trusting the Process

Ready to start reflecting on your own wins? Grab a pen and paper, and try Brianna's brain-dump exercise. Set a 5-minute timer and let it all out!

For more growth tips, be sure to follow Coach Brianna on Instagram and TikTok at @nextlevelbree and visit coachbrianna.com for personalized coaching.

Referenced on this episode:

➡️Episode 08: Success Redefined

One-on-One Coaching with Coach Brianna:

Kickstart your college or career journey with personalized coaching sessions. At CoachBrianna.com, explore our range of coaching packages designed to empower young adults and professionals as they navigate new beginnings.

Why Choose Coaching?

• Tailored support for a smooth transition into college or career paths
• Unlock their potential and clarify goals
• Gain valuable tools and strategies for success

Book a Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:

Discover how coaching can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to learn more about me and how coaching can make a meaningful difference in their journey.

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Honor what is true for you! What does that even mean?!

It is a bit of self-care and SO MUCH MORE!

From recognizing your personal needs to setting non-negotiables in your daily routine, I share how being authentic with yourself allows you to show up in the best possible way in both life and work. Learn how to honor your truths, ask for help when needed, and embrace self-care practices that truly resonate with who you are.

Be sure to stay till the end for a challenge that will get you in tune with your truths!

Join me on the journey to self-discovery!

Here are the highlights:

(00:09) Introduction: Empowering yourself on your journey after college

(01:15) Defining what it means to honor what is true for you

(09:23) Understanding your truths: How creating boundaries and self-awareness can lead to a more fulfilled life

(10:45) The importance of doing both small and big things that bring joy and value to your life

(11:48) Weekly Challenge: How can you honor what is true for you? Start recognizing and embracing it in your daily life

Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review! Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok at @NextLevelBri and visit CoachBrianna.com to learn more.

Referenced on this episode:

➡️Episode 25: Being in Possibility

One-on-One Coaching with Coach Brianna:

Kickstart your college or career journey with personalized coaching sessions. At CoachBrianna.com, explore our range of coaching packages designed to empower young adults and professionals as they navigate new beginnings.

Why Choose Coaching?

• Tailored support for a smooth transition into college or career paths
• Unlock their potential and clarify goals
• Gain valuable tools and strategies for success

Book a Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:

Discover how coaching can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to learn more about me and how coaching can make a meaningful difference in their journey.

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Welcome to the 40th episode of Life After College! What a journey it has been!

This podcast has been about me sharing lessons I’ve learned throughout my life so that you have the tools, strategies, and mindset to move through life’s challenges. In today’s episode, I share one of my biggest takeaways from completing the LIFT(Her) group coaching program. You’ll hear all about how training on changing the quality of your thoughts challenged me to become more aware of the limiting thoughts that kept me stuck from living the life I deserve.

This short and powerful episode will get you curious about your thoughts and how you might change them to quality ones!

Here are the highlights:

(00:30) Reflections on the Lift Her Program

(01:27) Changing the Quality of Your Thoughts

(03:25) Awareness and Capturing Thoughts

(05:20) Shifting to Resourceful Thoughts

(07:45) Embracing the Process of Change

(10:09) The Impact of Quality Thoughts

(11:34) Coaching and Personal Growth

Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review! Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok at @NextLevelBri and visit CoachBrianna.com to learn more.

Referenced on this episode:

➡️ Episode 38: Unstuck & Unstoppable: Overcoming Goal Overwhelm

One-on-One Coaching with Coach Brianna:

Kickstart your college or career journey with personalized coaching sessions. At CoachBrianna.com, explore our range of coaching packages designed to empower young adults and professionals as they navigate new beginnings.

Why Choose Coaching?

• Tailored support for a smooth transition into college or career paths
• Unlock their potential and clarify goals
• Gain valuable tools and strategies for success

Book a Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:

Discover how coaching can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to learn more about me and how coaching can make a meaningful difference in their journey.

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In this episode of Life After College, we dive into the lessons that the fall season can teach us about life. I reflect on the importance of slowing down, embracing transitions, and recognizing personal growth, even when the road is bumpy. Fall offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and look inward. What can we learn by giving ourselves the space to just be?

So light a cozy candle, get your favorite warm beverage, and join me on a reflective journey.

Here are the highlights:

(00:09) Embracing the Fall Season

(01:54) The Importance of Pausing

(03:21) Transitioning Like Nature

(04:51) Understanding Growth Takes Time

Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review! Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok at @NextLevelBri and visit CoachBrianna.com to learn more.

One-on-One Coaching with Coach Brianna:

Help your college student or young professional kickstart their college or career journey with personalized coaching sessions. At CoachBrianna.com, explore our range of coaching packages designed to empower young adults as they navigate new beginnings.

Why Choose Coaching?

• Tailored support for a smooth transition into college or career paths
• Unlock their potential and clarify goals
• Gain valuable tools and strategies for success

Book a Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:

Discover how coaching can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to learn more about me and how coaching can make a meaningful difference in their journey.

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Ever feel like you’re drowning in the pressure of hitting your goals by a specific deadline? In this episode, I dive into how we can shift our focus from rigid timelines to finding joy in the process of pursuing our goals—without the overwhelm!

Welcome back, friends! In this episode, I reflect on my experience with goal-setting after joining the Lift(her) women’s group coaching program led by Coach Kelly Mobeck. I talk about the pressure I put on myself to meet a goal by a specific date and how that led me to a place of overwhelm. We’ll discuss the concept of a “by-when” date, why it’s important to embrace flexibility, and how to find power in the choices we make on our journey to success.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, fixated on a deadline, or pressured by your own expectations, this episode is for you. Let’s explore how learning, curiosity, and resilience can help us reframe our goals and take action without the stress!

Here are the highlights:

(00:09) Introduction & recap of the Lift(her) program experience

(01:30) The pressure of setting a “buy-when” date and how it backfired

(02:23) The dangers of "shoulding" on ourselves

(03:45) Reframing deadlines as guides, not punishments

(05:30) What happens when we don’t hit our goal by the intended date—and why that’s okay

(06:50) Discovering the power of choice in goal-setting

(08:45) Focusing on the process rather than the goal date leads to growth

(09:16) Shifting your mindset to embrace learning and curiosity in your goals

Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review! Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok at @NextLevelBri and visit CoachBrianna.com to learn more.

Referenced on this episode:

➡️ Episode 33: Taking the Lead at Any Age

Curious about the LIFT(her) Group Coaching Program?

If you are looking for a community that creates their desired results, experiences, learning & growth, supports each other through breakdowns & breakthroughs, and celebrates all the wins along the way, LIFT(her) is for you.

JOIN the waitlist: https://kellymobeck.myflodesk.com/lifthernew

Website: https://www.kellyjmobeck.com/

Instagram: @kellymobeck

One-on-One Coaching with Coach Brianna:

Help your college student or young professional kickstart their college or career journey with personalized coaching sessions. At CoachBrianna.com, explore our range of coaching packages designed to empower young adults as they navigate new beginnings.

Why Choose Coaching?

• Tailored support for a smooth transition into college or career paths
• Unlock their potential and clarify goals
• Gain valuable tools and strategies for success

Book a Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:

Discover how coaching can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to learn more...