In this episode of Career Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig of Software Oasis interviews Susan Collins, an executive coach and founder of the Network Concierge. They discuss Susan's journey into coaching, the evolution of career coaching, and the diverse range of clients she works with. The conversation explores the challenges of navigating career transitions in a changing market, the importance of networking, and actionable steps for individuals considering a career change. Susan shares success stories from her coaching practice, emphasizes the need for different actions to achieve growth, and provides insights into entrepreneurship and the common blind spots faced by high-performing individuals.

takeaways

• Susan Collins transitioned from talent acquisition to coaching.
• Many individuals struggle to see their own career potential.
• Risk tolerance is essential in today's job market.
• Networking is crucial for career transitions.
• Asking for help is a key step in career changes.
• Exploring adjacent career opportunities can be beneficial.
• Growth requires different actions, not just effort.
• Entrepreneurship involves resilience and support.
• Financial planning is important for aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Self-awareness helps in overcoming blind spots.

Sound Bites

• "I didn't see myself being a coach."
• "People just didn't see their own potential."
• "You have to have a little more risk tolerance."
• "Asking for help is crucial."
• "There's always a way."
• "You have to step back and say, I've been holding on."

Chapters

• 00:00Introduction to Career Coaching and Susan's Journey
• 02:51The Evolution of Career Coaching and Client Diversity
• 06:11Navigating Career Transitions in a Changing Market
• 09:04Actionable Steps for Career Transitions
• 12:00The Importance of Networking and Skill Development
• 14:58Success Stories: Transformations Through Coaching
• 17:47Growth Requires Different Actions
• 21:10Entrepreneurship: The Journey and Its Challenges
• 23:48Finding Balance in Career Decisions
• 26:51Blind Spots in High-Performing Individuals
• 29:59Conclusion and Resources

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