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Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search

Scott Anthony Barlow

You"re not totally happy with your career (obviously!) You also know that there "has to be something out there that"s better." That hope that you can find meaningful and fulfilling work, that also pays you well, has led you here! This is the show that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.

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37:54

From Academia to Federal Government: Michal’s Second...

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2025/08/14

A career change isn’t permanent—no matter how much time and effort you’ve invested. After transitioning from academia to a research role, Michal Balass realized within nine months that it wasn’t the perfect fit. In this “Where Are They Now?” episode, she shares how the lessons and self-discovery from her first career change made the second one into the federal government smoother, faster, and far more aligned. What you’ll learn Why your first career change is often the hardest—and how it

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37:48

Conversation Habits of Top Performers That Define...

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2025/07/21

The way you communicate could be the reason you're stuck, OR the reason you get ahead. Charles Duhigg shares the Supercommunicator framework that helps you nail interviews, lead better meetings, and have the career-defining conversations that actually get results. What you’ll learn How to shift from “saying the right thing” to actually connecting How top performers approach important conversations differently How your communication style could be holding you back (and how to fix it) How to

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31:03

Career Change at 50: From “Too Old to Change” to...

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2025/06/02

Feel trapped by decades of success in a career that no longer fulfills you? This episode challenges everything you think you know about career change at 50, featuring three professionals who found fulfillment without throwing away decades of expertise. You'll discover whether you need a complete pivot or strategic shift, and how to make the transition while managing real-life responsibilities. What you’ll learn How to recognize whether you need a complete career change or strategic shift within

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22:49

The Power of Awkward Connections: Escaping Career...

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2025/05/12

The biggest career networking myth says to "tell everyone you're looking" - but that rarely works unless you do this one crucial thing. Travis discovered this game-changing approach and transformed his career by focusing on strategic conversations instead of collecting random connections. In this episode, he shares how embracing "awkward connections" helped him transition from cabinet making to his dream job in playground design - without ever submitting his resume online. What you’ll learn Why

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22:00

Using Strengths in Job Search: Surprising Results...

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2025/05/05

Feeling stuck in career transition uncertainty? When scientist Edna quit her unfulfilling job without another lined up, she used her analytical skills to collect strengths feedback from 25 colleagues worldwide. This episode reveals how understanding her core strengths helped her navigate uncertainty to find the perfect innovation leadership role. What you’ll learn How to use a strengths exercise to validate your talents and career direction Why understanding your core values is crucial for finding

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10:04

It’s Not Work Life Balance You Want; It’s This

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2025/04/11

Forget everything you've been told about work-life balance, it's actually an illusion. After talking to over 2,000 professionals, we discovered what people truly want isn't balance at all, but three specific elements that transform how work fits into your life. Learn the surprising truth about what you're really searching for and how to create the intentional career you deserve. Episode Mentioned 🎧 Jay Papasan (The One Thing) Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career

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38:25

Can Less Job Applications = More Offers?

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2025/03/24

The panic of job searching often drives us to apply everywhere, hoping something sticks. Yet after helping thousands find meaningful work, we've discovered the counterintuitive truth: fewer, more targeted applications almost always lead to better results. Quality beats quantity, especially when your career is on the line. Stephanie found herself in a terrifying situation: laid off and facing visa expiration with just 60 days to secure a new position or leave the country. Her initial response? Apply

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20:23

ADHD Strategies for Adults: 8 Unexpected Approaches...

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2025/03/17

You've read all the productivity advice out there, but nothing has really worked for you long-term. Guess what? The productivity rules you've been taught were built for a one-size-fits-all approach that ignores how your brain really operates. Through personal experience and research-backed insights, Scott unveils 8 unconventional strategies that help you create a productivity approach tailored to how you actually think and work. You'll walk away with techniques to immediately transform how you work,

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12:31

The Career Clarity Myth: Everything You've Been Told...

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2025/03/14

One mistake many people make when searching for clarity in their work and life is stepping back, hoping clarity will magically appear. While time and space provide perspective, they don't automatically deliver clarity - that's not at all how clarity actually works! In this episode, Scott reveals the counterintuitive truth about finding career direction and shares exactly what to do instead of waiting for that "aha moment" to find you. Join our 8-day mini course here:

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38:53

I Thought I Needed to Escape My Career (The Real...

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2025/03/10

Feeling trapped in a career that's making you miserable? Carolyn was ready to abandon 25 years of engineering expertise after a devastating management experience left her questioning everything. Discover the surprising revelation during her career exploration that changed her entire perspective on what was truly making her unhappy—and how this breakthrough led her to a role where she finally feels energized both at work and in her personal life. What you’ll learn Why blaming your entire career path

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23:07

Career Change Advice: Six Professionals Share What...

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2025/03/03

The biggest obstacle to your ideal career isn't the job market, your resume, or your competition - it's YOU. Six professionals who successfully made the career change you're dreaming about reveal exactly how they overcame their own self-sabotage to find work they love, and show you the path to do the same. What you’ll learn Discover practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, overthinking, and fear that keep you stuck in an unfulfilling career Learn why meaningful work isn’t about starting over

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38:06

So You Want to Start a Business? Essential Questions...

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2025/02/24

You've got the entrepreneurial itch. Maybe you're Googling "How much savings do I need to start a business?" or "At what point can I quit my job?" Stop right there. As someone who has launched five businesses (two failures, three successes) I can tell you, these questions feel important, but they’re actually keeping you stuck. Successful business usually aren't thanks to a perfect plan. They're often the result of someone who got curious and took action. In this episode, we’ll break down the

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37:26

How Tuning Into Your Desires Can Guide You to Career...

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2025/02/17

You may already know what you truly want to be doing, but haven’t allowed yourself to consider it... yet. Karen Woodin-Rodríguez had a thriving career in international development, but found herself wondering, 'Is this really it?' In this episode, Karen shares how she discovered that true fulfillment wasn’t about following the expected path, but about tuning into her deepest desires. By aligning her career with what she desired, she created a life she loves. Join us as Karen reveals how embracing

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40:04

How to Write a Networking Email or Message That...

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2025/02/10

You spend time crafting the perfect LinkedIn message or email… and then? Crickets. No response. Just another message lost in the void. With inboxes overflowing (and AI-generated spam everywhere), people are more skeptical than ever. Generic messages get ignored, salesy pitches get deleted, but that doesn’t mean you can’t break through the noise! In this episode, Scott walks you through exactly how to write a networking email or LinkedIn message that actually gets a response. What you’ll learn The

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28:57

Severance Package Negotiation: Asking for Exit...

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2025/01/13

Negotiating severance in an industry that doesn’t offer it… sounds impossible, right? But what if you could give yourself the time and space to make an intentional career change through a severance package? I know what you’re thinking... "That could never work in my situation." Here’s the truth: when done thoughtfully, negotiating severance can create a win-win situation for both you and your organization (in any industry!) That’s exactly what Sandra did. Leaving a career in education, a field

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28:52

Goal Setting: How Scott & Alyssa Use Strengths and...

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2024/12/09

Whether or not you’re operating in your strengths can make or break your goals. This year, Alyssa and I learned just how much staying aligned with our strengths impacts success, and how straying from them can add unnecessary stress. Listen as we share how we’ve incorporated our strengths into goal setting, how we factor in accountability and what we’re doing differently to set bold, meaningful goals for the year ahead. What you’ll learn How to align your goals with your strengths for greater

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39:07

From Curiosity to Career Change: Leveraging Your...

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2024/10/28

Your ideal role isn’t hiding on a job board, just waiting for you to enter the perfect search term. Actually... It's probably even closer than that. Maybe not one Google search away, but through a past coworker, a fellow parent from your kid's sports league, or maybe even your neighbor. Your ideal role is likely just a few conversations away! In this episode, Travis shares how a breakthrough with his career coach led him to have unexpected conversations with many people in his network, and

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07:32

BONUS: Do You Actually Need A Resume?

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2024/10/25

Think a resume is the golden ticket to landing your ideal role? Think again! Get ready to uncover why resumes aren't as crucial as you’ve been led to believe, and how to navigate career transitions without getting stuck in the traditional application process. Ready to stop playing by "normal" rules and find work that fits you? Let's jump in! Resources Mentioned Quiz: Do You Really Need a Resume? Figure it Out 8-day Mini Course

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07:30

BONUS: Do I Need to Take a Pay Cut When Changing...

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2024/10/04

One of the biggest misconceptions about career change is the belief that you’ll have to take a pay cut when shifting to a new role or industry. While the fear of starting over is real, we've found that fewer than 15% of our clients end up choosing to accept less pay than they previously made (and many get an increase!) In this episode, Scott breaks down why your skills and experiences retain value, no matter where you go, and how to avoid settling for less than you deserve. Check out our free 8-day

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35:47

Having the Resilience to Pivot When a Career Change...

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2024/09/30

What if the career change you worked so hard for turns out to be the wrong move? How do you keep from going backward and instead build the resilience to pivot again? Erin made the leap from a misaligned corporate job to what seemed like the perfect fit, but when it didn’t work out, she didn’t get discouraged. Instead, she used the experience as the catalyst that finally uncovered her ideal career (one that had been right under her nose all along!) What you'll learn How to know when it’s time to

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