Welcome to the world of portfolio careers—I love this exciting and flexible approach to work.

Whether you’re feeling stagnant in your current role, exploring new interests, or seeking more flexibility, a portfolio career allows you to balance multiple roles and income streams, creating a fulfilling and resilient professional life.

Join me to explore:

• What a portfolio career is and how it works.
• Who benefits most from this dynamic career path.
• Practical steps to start cultivating your portfolio career.

If you're ready to diversify your work life and explore a career path that offers flexibility, creative fulfillment, and financial security, this episode is for you.🌱

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🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's talent strategy

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🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

What if the toughest moments in your career were the very foundation of your confidence?

Today, Jen Pestikas shares her unfiltered story of resilience—how stepping into discomfort shaped her confidence and leadership. She recounts the profound impact of losing a close colleague, an experience that tested her strength and reshaped her approach to leadership and life. Jen doesn’t sugarcoat it—careers are challenging, and real growth demands embracing the messy parts.

Real talk highlights:

🌟 Confidence is built when you step up, even when unprepared

🌟 Real growth is messy—embrace it

🌟 Moving on is necessary for heart-based career development Jen’s journey shows that embracing the tough parts can lead to extraordinary personal and professional growth.

🤝 Connect with Jen: Website—Brave Women at Work | Podcast—Brave Women at Work | Thrive in 25 Conference | CLIMB Conferences & Brave Women at Work Breaking Barriers Retreat

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💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

Welcome back! This week, we explore the often-overlooked strategy of the bridge job. Whether you're feeling stuck, burnt out, or considering a career pivot, a bridge job offers financial stability, mental clarity, and skill-building opportunities to help you transition toward your long-term career goals.

• Bridge Jobs as Stepping Stones: Temporary roles that support career transitions, providing stability and space to plan your next move.
• Who Benefits: Ideal for career changers, burnt-out professionals, and those re-entering the workforce.
• Beyond the Paycheck: Bridge jobs offer emotional and professional growth, helping you stay grounded and build new skills.

Could a bridge job be the strategic move you need? Tune in to learn more.

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💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's talent strategy

💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

🎉 It’s the 100th episode of the Flourish Careers Podcast! With 100 complete episodes (not including the trailer and bonus episodes), we’ve covered a lot of ground together.

I’m beyond excited to celebrate this milestone with you—right in time for Halloween week, a season filled with enchantment and endless possibilities.

In the spirit of magic, we’re diving into the Spell of the Three C’s—a powerful trio to boost Confidence, gain Clarity, and build Connections. Whether you’re feeling uncertain or stuck, this is your guide to overcoming common career challenges—with a touch of magic.

🎁 A spellbinding surprise for you! Be among the first three listeners to leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and you'll receive a free 30-minute career talk! ✨ Share what you love or find most helpful, screenshot your review before submitting, and send it my way via email or tag me on social by November 15, 2024.

To this fabulous community—your dreams matter, your growth inspires me, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have you here, tuning in every week. Thank you.♥

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💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's talent strategy

💛 Stay in touch! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

🌟 You know that moment when you think you've arrived—landed that secure role, overcome all the challenges, and finally feel confident? Patricia Ortega was there, too. But then she leaped and started her own business, realizing it was an entirely new path.

In this episode, Patricia takes us behind the scenes of her heart-based career transition, sharing the highs and lows, the mindset shifts, and the learning curves she faced along the way.

It’s a candid and inspiring conversation that feels like catching up with a friend over coffee. ☕️

Whether you’re contemplating a big change or simply curious about building something from scratch, Patricia’s story will inspire you to take that leap of faith. 🎧✨

🤝 Connect with Patricia: Patricia's Podcast The Uncommon Career | LinkedIn | Freebie

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💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

Have you ever started a project that excites you, only to find yourself constantly putting it off? 🙋‍♀️

That was me last year. I dove into a completely new venture, full of enthusiasm, but every time I set a day to begin, life had other plans. Emails, meetings, and smaller tasks conspired against me, pushing my new project to the back burner. Weeks passed, and what started as excitement turned into frustration as I watched my deadlines whizz by, untouched. It wasn't until I reached out for help that I realized I'd fallen deep into the procrastination pit. Once I recognized what was happening, I finally broke the cycle—and now that I'm in it, the project is so much fun! (It's still a secret for now, but stay tuned for more soon!)

If that sounds familiar, tune in to tackle procrastination head-on in the final part of the "Letting Go" series.

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💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

💬 Have you ever felt exhausted trying to make everyone happy, only to end up drained and unappreciated? Or maybe you find yourself saying "yes" when you really wanted to say "no?"

Today, we're exploring a challenge many heart-based professionals face: the people-pleasing trap. Learn how to stop putting everyone else first and still show up with heart.

This episode is all about letting go of the unnecessary burden of people-pleasing. Being kind to yourself and recognizing your progress will open the door to a more fulfilling and authentic path.

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🎧 Related Episodes: Part 1 Letting Go of Perfectionism | The Power of Saying No in Your Career

💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

As the air turns crisp and leaves fall in Western New York, I'm inspired to let go of what no longer serves me. 🍂

Join me as I kick off a three-part series on letting go, starting with the relentless pursuit of perfection. We will talk about:

• The roots of perfectionism and how recognizing it can support you in moving forward
• I'll share personal stories highlighting perfectionism's drawbacks
• Practical guidance, including setting intentions for progress, using drafts to ease the pressure, and breaking tasks into manageable steps

This episode is a reminder that letting go of perfectionism isn't about lowering standards—it's about embracing a healthier, more fulfilling approach to work and life. 🌟

The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 2024

💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.