Changing Careers Part 1: How to Strategically Realign Your Work with Your Life

15/10/2025 46 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10

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SummaryIn this episode, host Clarence Bongalos and career strategist Caty Toro explore the complexities of career change in today's evolving job market. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on professional identity, the rise of portfolio careers, and the duality of a tightening job market amidst a wave of resignations. Caty shares her personal journey and insights on detaching self-worth from job titles, the importance of aligning values with actions, and modern strategies for job searching. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-leadership and the importance of understanding one's identity in relation to work.TakeawaysThe pandemic has catalyzed a significant shift in career perspectives.Many professionals are experiencing an identity crisis in their careers.Portfolio careers are becoming more common among younger generations.The job market is experiencing a duality of high resignations with low job availability and people leaving the traditional 9-5 to pursue self-employment, leading to a massive skills gap.Self-worth should not be tied to job titles or corporate identity.Creating boundaries is essential for work-life balance.Values and virtues must align for true fulfillment in work.Emotional decisions can lead to immediate regret in career transitions.Understanding personal definitions of success is crucial for career satisfaction.Job search strategies need to evolve beyond traditional methods.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Transformative Work Culture03:04 The Great Resignation and Career Change05:44 The Duality Paradox in the Job Market08:51 Identity Crisis and Career Transitions11:42 The Impact of Personal Life Changes on Careers15:01 Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt17:56 Caty's Journey: From Corporate to Coaching20:42 The 3D Method: Disconnect, Detach, Divorce23:38 The Need to Be Needed and Psychological Roots35:06 Navigating Corporate Culture Changes35:59 Values vs. Virtues: Bridging the Gap38:43 The Importance of Self-Leadership42:17 Work-Life Balance: A Myth or Reality?45:00 The Need for Proactive Job Search StrategiesKeywords#career #careerchange #entrepreneurship #worklifebalance #identitycrisis #jobmarkettrends #personalgrowth #valuesandvirtues #modernjobsearch #coaching #selfleadershipLinksCaty on InstagramCaty on TikTokCaty Toro on LinkedInWork with CatyClarence on LinkedInWork with Clarence

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