

Liz Career Coaching
Liz Herrera
Welcome to the Liz Career Coaching podcast, my name is Liz Herrera and I am your host, career coach and job search ally. I have dedicated most of my profession as a career coach and have worked with many clients and students that have found their niche or continue to strive to find career happiness, purpose and satisfaction. For many reasons, some people find themselves in a career path that does not align with their goals and overall purpose. If you are launching your career or ready for your next career move, this podcast will empower you to pave your path and take the action steps to get you where you need to be. Episodes will entail discussion and interviews around values, interests, finding career satisfaction, uncovering and leveraging strengths, and conversations with professionals in diverse industries. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela Design
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Jan 30, 2023 • 18min
Reinventing Yourself with New Habits
It might be time for a check-in and self-reflection. I personally am in a space of self-reflection and thinking hard about what I want out of this year. However, setting an "ambitious" goal is not what I am chasing after this year - how about you?If you are feeling the same way about your goal-setting journey, I invite you to consider starting small with the formation of new habits, maintaining the good habits and letting go of the bad ones. I kicked-off my year with listening to the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for strategies and simple ways to form new habits and break bad ones. On this episode I walk you through my own self-reflection and how this book has provided me with some light bulb moments that might serve you as well.Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignIf you enjoy the show and want to treat me to a cup of coffee consider making a small donation below!Support the show

Dec 27, 2022 • 30min
Regain your Confidence with Mira Parmar
As a career coach, many of my conversations start with individuals disclosing how discouraged they are in their job search process or how they lack confidence to chase after that next role or career move. Sometimes it is that lack of confidence that keeps us stuck and stagnant and therefore we need to be self-aware so that we can take the necessary actions to find that self-confidence and move forward. My guest today is Mira Parmar who is a Confidence and Leadership Coach and has seen and experienced first-hand the extra barriers and obstacles which women have to overcome to be able to prove themselves against their male counterparts and this has become a major driver for her current coaching work. She helps her clients overcome their barriers to success and achieve massive shifts and transformation. Her journey is serving as an inspiration for so many women to also break free, take charge of their life and get back in control. Her mission in life is to help women to be more successful and happier, using the quickest, most efficient path possible. Her clients experience amazing improvements in their confidence, productivity, motivation, leadership skills, goal attainment, stress reduction, and work/life balance.Episode Highlights:Ways to build self-confidenceFinding clarity and focus to get unstuck Feeling confident in your job searchEliminating negative self-talkMira's upcoming trainingDo you need a boost in CONFIDENCE and more WELLNESS in your life? https://miraparmar.coach/confidenceandwellness/ Connect with MiraW: https://miraparmar.coach/W: mkpcoaching.comE: mira@mkpcoaching.comLink to booking a call with herhttps://miraparmar.coach/book-in-a-call/Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Dec 14, 2022 • 47min
Creating happenstance moments for your career growth with Cassie Spencer
Cassie Spencer is the host of the Happenstance podcast and in this episode she shares her knowledge and experience in the world of happenstance. Cassie is also a career coach with a background in higher education and has worked in career and professional development offices on college campuses in addition to supporting clients through her private career coaching practice. Helping others make their next career move is at the core of the work that Cassie does. Episode highlights:Cassie’s journey from higher ed to becoming a full-time private career coachHow to maximize your happenstance momentsA success story showing how a simple follow-up led to a series of experiences and ultimately a full-time job Job search tips for December college gradsCreating happenstance moments for your next career moveConnect with Cassie:Instagram and TikTok: @ CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A3uLpu8QgllwsHg6uREbN?si=c82b81cf67b8491dWebsite: https://www.careercoachcassie.com/Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Dec 5, 2022 • 37min
Ways to succeed as an underdog with Stuart McCalla
Ways to succeed as an underdog with Stuart McCallaEpisode Highlights:What ignited Stuart's interest in leadership coachingHow to succeed as an “underdog”Having a learner’s mindsetNot being afraid of being rejected, especially during a job searchBeing curious and remembering that taking risks can go a long wayElevating yourself as a leaderStuart is a Managing Partner at Evolution, a coaching, culture, and leadership development firm, where he supports senior leaders and leadership teams of fast-growing companies. Stuart has worked as a leadership coach for clients at Slack, Glassdoor, Dropbox, Twitter, Eventbrite, ADP and many others. He also works with Slack’s Next Chapter organization, an initiative that brings professional equity to the formerly incarcerated. His experience includes over 15 years of peer counseling, through work focused on Sexism, Racism, and LGBTQ issues; he advocates for the elimination of these issues by finding spaces for members of underrepresented or target groups to heal and reflect. Connect with Stuart:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartmccalla/https://evolution.team/Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

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Nov 2, 2022 • 33min
Why self-promotion is key for your career enhancement
If you are someone who struggles with self-promotion or cringe at the idea of speaking about your successes and accomplishments, this episode is for you. In this episode, Jeanette Botha shares her personal story of how her lack of self- promotion and choosing to remain in the shadows hindered her from a well deserved promotion and career enhancement. Jeanette shares tips and strategies on how to be more visible in the workplace and how to reframe our negative perception of self-promotion.In this episode we discuss:The importance of self-promotion for career enhancementHow to increase visibility in the workplaceStrategies to boost confidence in speaking up during meetingsWhy self-promotion is our responsibilityJeanette Botha is the VP of Sales Development at a Multi-National company based in Europe. In 2015 she completed the international coaching certification (through ICF) and started her side business where she has worked with clients across 21 countries. Jeanette has worked in the banking, financial, logistics, retail and hospitality sectors. She has lived and worked in South Africa, Singapore and now resides in Germany.Connect with Jeanette:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanettebotha/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanettebotha_europe/Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 2min
Let's talk about workplace burnout with Ashley Ritter
In this episode, I invite Ashley Ritter for a conversation addressing workplace burnout. She shares great insight on some of the nuances and complexities of how we may view and understand workplace burnout. Highlights of our conversation include:Defining workplace burnoutUnderstanding your relationship with chronic stressAddressing the system of stressors at an organizational levelEmotional safety at workIndicators of a toxic workplaceUnderstanding emotions at workAbout AshleyAshley K. Ritter is the Practice Director and Career and Leadership Coach at Chicago Career Consulting where they empower individuals and teams to design meaningful lives and careers. She believes the world of work can exist with more creativity, human compassion, and equity. She specializes in issues related to burnout, toxic workplace recovery, and emotional safety at work. Connect with Ashleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleykritter/https://www.chicagocareerconsulting.com/https://www.chicagocareerconsulting.com/podcastResources/ArticlesBurn-out an "occupational phenomenon": International Classification of DiseasesWhat You’re Getting Wrong About BurnoutConnect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Sep 23, 2022 • 53min
Gifts from Liam: An inspiring Non-Profit Story
Anna Calix was pursuing her master’s degree in public health and working in perinatal care to improve outcomes for moms and babies when her first child was stillborn on his due date. Her profession became her passion, and she founded a nonprofit, Gifts from Liam, aimed at helping babies thrive in pregnancy and beyond by increasing access to life-saving education and resources. In this episode, Anna shares how some of her life changing experiences led her to pursue a career in public health and how she has dedicated the past few years in starting and managing a non-profit organization while balancing other jobs and most recently working as a medical writer.Gifts from Liam 2022 Diaper Drive for Diaper Need Awareness Week Overview:Gifts from Liam is hosting its 5th diaper drive for diaper need awareness week, September 24 - October 2, 2022. WAYS TO HELP: 1. Donate diapers from the Amazon Wishlist: giftsfromliam.org/wishlist2. Donate dollars: giftsfromliam.org/donate3. Sponsor the diaper drive: view sponsorship options here4. Chicagoland: Host a collection for diaper need awareness week at your location. We will arrange to pick up any donations received.Visit https://www.giftsfromliam.org/ more more information!Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Sep 19, 2022 • 7min
Are you ready?
Welcome to season 5 of the Liz Career Coaching Podcast!I am so excited for this season and looking forward to sharing insight, resources, and career stories that will inspire and motivate you regardless of where you are in your career journey. If you are a returning listener, thank you for joining me and tuning in once again. If you are new to my show, welcome and I hope that you can check out some of my previous episodes. I am a strengths-based career coach and have been in the career development world for over 15 years working with undergraduate and graduate students and clients ranging from early careerists to established professionals. My goal this season is to offer insight, tools, and strategies to help you be intentional in making your next move. I am here to offer guidance and support you in your unique career path whether that is finding career clarity, launching your job search, negotiating your salary, gaining confidence in your next job interview, and all things career related; I got you covered! If you have a specific topic that you would like me to cover, please shoot me an email at lizcareercoaching@gmail.com and I will do my best to cover on demand topics.Connect with me!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Jun 28, 2022 • 53min
Strategies to create a future-forward LinkedIn profile! with Donna Serdula
Are you ready to take your LinkedIn profile and engagement to another level? Tune into this episode as Donna Serdula, LinkedIn expert and author of LinkedIn Profile Optimization FOR DUMMIES, walks us through her SOAR method on how to create a future-forward LinkedIn profile. Whether you are a LinkedIn novice or avid user, this episode will offer new insight and creative ways to optimize your visibility and stay current.Donna Serdula is the founder and president of Vision Board Media, a professional branding company that helps individuals and companies tell their unique stories on LinkedIn and beyond. Bringing dynamic brand storytelling to the masses and empowering people to dream big – that's the ink in her pen.It's her Website LinkedIn-Makeover.com where she and her team of over 20 writers and coaches help people collide with opportunity and transform their lives via future-forward career branding. She has authored two editions of LinkedIn Profile Optimization FOR DUMMIES. Donna hosts the podcast Dream Big with Big Dreamers. She's shared her LinkedIn expertise at global conferences, presented keynotes and workshops, and featured on a number of high-profile news outlets.Connect with Donna:Website: http://www.linkedin-makeover.com/Podcast: https://www.dreambigconversations.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todonnaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LinkedInMakeover/IG: https://www.instagram.com/donnaserdula/Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaserdulaConnect with Liz:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show

Jun 14, 2022 • 42min
7 Job Search Tips for Professionals over 40 with Mike Gardon
If you are over the age of 40 and feeling hesitant about the job search process due to recent negative experiences, or simply not feeling confident about how or where to start, this episode is for you. In this episode, Mike Gardon, Founder and CEO of Rejoin Media and Host of the acclaimed Careercloud Radio podcast shares 7 Job Search Tips for Professionals over 40.Mike is a former derivatives trader turned investor and entrepreneur, who has reinvented himself multiple times in several careers before the age of 40. Mike knows what it’s like to start out with a career calling. Fortunately, he’s learned a process for managing career uncertainty and “wayfinding” his way to fulfillment, control and balance. Mike is the Founder and CEO of Rejoin Media, a holdin company for digital brands and businesses. He is also the Executive Editor and Host of the acclaimed Careercloud Radio podcast on Careercloud.com where he talks about career design and building more intentional work-life. You can see Mike's writing and media mentions on investing, startups, life and work across the internet on these sites: The Huffington Post, Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo News, GoBankingRates, Ask Men, Cosmopolitan, The Simple Dollar, Foxnews, USA Today and Good Financial Cents.Connect with Mike:Website: https://www.careercloud.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgardon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mngardonConnect with Liz:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerreraLiz27Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.comMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela DesignSupport the show


