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The GenX Career Show
If you are a GenX Career professional who wants to stop settling for a soul sucking, unfulfilling career then the GenX Career Show is right on time! Join your host, Kay Kirkman, Career Coach and Dream Job Mentor as she helps you navigate the unique career challenges that surface at midlife. Kay draws from her own personal experience, and also pulls in guest experts to provide inspiration, motivation and practical tips all geared towards helping you find work that truly lights you up! Whether you’re looking for a career to stay with long-term, ready to start your own thing, or simply seeking the motivation, inspiration and courage to keep going after a career or life setback, this podcast has you covered. You’ll get weekly content to help you get clear about exactly what you want., take inspired but strategic action and ultimately design the career and life of your dreams, despite your age or current circumstances.
Episodes
142 episodes
Slowing Down To Speed Up: The Counterintuitive 3 Step Method To Achieve Your Ultimate Career Success - Ep. 141
Have you ever found yourself in a place where you feel totally off track with your career goals? Oftentimes when this happens, you may start to frantically panic and go into "DO" mode, with no real plan or strategy in place. In today's episode,...
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Exploring Your Career Passion Rhythm: Embracing The Flow State - Ep. 140
Today we unlock the secrets to igniting your career flow. Discover what it means to be in the "flow state" and how that relates to your career passion. We'll share examples of what it looks like when you are completely immersed in your work act...
Going Pro: How To Turn A Hobby Into A Career Passion - Ep. 139
In this episode of The GenX Career Show Podcast, we explore the inspiring journey of turning a beloved hobby into a full-fledged career passion. Join us as we explore the transformative power of pursuing your passions and some really cool stori...
Exposing The 4 Biggest Misconceptions About Finding Your Career Passion - Ep. 138
Are you struggling to find your career passion? Do you feel lost or stuck in a job that doesn't fulfill you? In this episode, we'll be debunking the 4 biggest misconceptions about finding your career passion.
Thinking Outside The Box To Uncover Your Career Passion - Ep. 137
In this episode, we explore the concept of thinking outside the box when it comes to uncovering your career passion. We often hear the advice to "follow your passion" when it comes to choosing a career path, but what if you don't know what your...
From Childhood Dream to Career Passion: How Early Experiences Shape Our Professional Path - Ep. 136
In this episode, we explore the link between childhood experiences and career decisions later in life. We discuss how early experiences such as family and cultural dynamics, and individual situations that you had as a kid can shape your attitud...
How Caving To Society Norms Keeps You Trapped In Your Unfulfilling Career - Ep. 135
In today's fast-paced world, societal pressure to conform in our careers can be overwhelming. From traditional expectations of a "successful" career path to societal norms around job security, salary, and status, many individuals find themselve...
This Was The Worst Job I Ever Had - Ep. 134
The worst job I ever had taught me a big lesson. On today's show, I talk about that lesson, and also give you some insights that you can gain from your own bad job experiences.
A Surprising Way To Discover Your Career Passion Part 2 - Ep. 133
During last week's episode, I gave you a complete rundown of all of the different generations that are currently in the workplace from Traditionalist to GenZ. On today's show I go more in depth into each generation's work style, and also ...
A Surprising Way To Discover Your Career Passion Part 1 - Ep. 132
Are you still stuck when it comes to discovering the career that is truly meant for you? Listen to today's episode where I talk about a little known and underused technique that you employ to tap into the career or role that is perfect for you!...
How To Be Happy At Work - Ep. 131
On today's show, I review the book "Happy For No Reason, by Marci Shimoff. The book can be used as a valuable tool if you are currently a career professional in a job transition. I also provide key takeaways and discuss how the principles in th...
How GenX Professionals Can Overcome Age Bias In Today's Job Market - Ep. 130
Is age bias really a "thing" in today's job marketplace? Today's episode explores the concept of age discrimination in the workplace...why it happens and what GenX Professionals can do to make themselves more attractive to companies and organiz...
What Successful Job Seekers Do Differently To Land Their Perfect Role - Ep. 129
What separates job seekers who actually land roles from the ones that don't? On today's show we're talking about some of the most efffective activities of successful job seekers.
BONUS Episode: Monday Motivation - Finding Solutions - Ep. 128
Today's Monday Motivation is all about finding solutions in the middle of a challenge.
The Word NO - Ep. 127
What do you do when you make a request at work, and you hear the word, NO? On today's show we dive into this little 2 letter word that brings up so much stress and frustration for many people along their career path. We're reframing the word no...
BONUS Episode: Monday Motivation - Self Worth - Ep. 126
Today's Monday Motivation is all about self worth.
Job, Career or Calling? - Ep. 125
On today's show we're talking about 3 different types of work - A job, a career or a calling. We'll help you determine which one fits your current life stage, and what you can do to progress no matter what form of work you choose to pursue.
BONUS Episode: Monday Motivation - Making Changes - Ep. 124
Every Monday in February I'm helping you start off your week with a quick, positive and motivating thought. Today it's all about making change - in your career or any other area of your life.
Inner Career Conflict and The Messy Middle - Ep. 123
Have you ever felt stuck in your career? You hate where you are, but for some reason you can't move forward to where you want to be. This is the messy middle, and today I give you some tips and strategies to help you get unstuck and...
BONUS Episode: Monday Motivation - Letting Go - Ep. 122
Every Monday in February, I'll be releasing a "Monday Motivation" episode to help you start off your week with some positive inspiration that you can focus on as you head to work. Today's message focuses on letting go...I'll still be uplo...
The Non-Linear Path To Career Fulfillment (Part 2) with Roshni Lal - Ep. 121
Welcome to Season 6 of The GenX Career Show! New month, new season, new episode! Today's episode is Part 2 of my interview with Roshni Lal, PHD, Assistant Director of Career Services for the Office of Alumni Engagement at Syracuse U...
The Non-Linear Path To Career Fulfillment (Part 1) with Roshni Lal - Ep. 120
On today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Roshni Lal. She has dedicated over 20 years to educating and serving various populations in higher education, K-12, museums, and the U.S. military. In her current role as the Assistant ...
Leave These Career Mistakes in 2022 - Ep. 119
Happy New Year! There's a trend I'm seeing on social media where influencers are creating lists of what they're leaving in 2022. Though I'm usually not one to hop on bandwagons, I decided to give this one a go, GenX Career Show Style. So ...
If Not Now, When? - Ep. 118
It's the end of the year and on today's show we talk about why it is the perfect time to get clear on your career passion and take steps towards making your dream job a reality.
Jury Duty, Inconvenience And Why You're Stuck In Your Career - Ep. 117
What does Jury Duty have to do with you being stuck in your career? That's what we're talking about on today's show! Tune in and visit www.yourgenxcareershow.com , then click on "Work With Me" if...