Have you ever heard someone who is ready for a career change say that they are just going to quit their jobs and go work on a cruise ship? Tour the world, work on the open ocean, the perfect job, right?
Maybe not. I think it is about time that we hear the inside scoop on what it is like to work on a crusie ship. Rachel tells us all about the part of the job that we don't think about; the food selection (or lack there of), lack of free time and the long work days. Oh and not to mention that Rachel worked every day for 8 months STRAIGHT!!!
I don't know why I have heard so many people talk about pursuing a career in personal fitness training like it is such an easy thing to do. Developing a loyal and quality client base is very hard and according to Justin, the average lenth of a personal trainer lasts less than 1 year because of how hard it can be to be successful.
This interview is packed with inspiration, dedication, discipline and humility. A true and honest Rags to Riches story with an inside look at the real story behind how long it took to get to the top including mistakes, trials and struggles that life threw his way.
If you don't love this one, you aren't human. Just kidding(but really).
If you are nervous about starting your own business, changing careers or taking a big risk then you need to listen to this. Claire is the CEO of Know Your Company, which helps growing businesses connect with their employees. Claire went to school for Political Science and after obtaining her degree she turned down several lucrative job offers to start her own company.
Claire puts risk in perspective, challenges fear and ignores limiting beliefs. She teaches us valuable lessons that we can all grow from.
I know what you are thinking, being a flight attendant must be the coolest job ever. You get to travel all over, meet great people and explore the world, right?
Not Exactly!
Being a flight attendant, especially in the beginning, is a lifestyle!
In most cases, starting pay is pretty low, you basically live out of a suitcase and you are away from home A LOT! Kiley mentioned that she hadn't been home for the holidays in about 3 years.
If you want to explore, Kiley recommends using Google to search "flight attendant interview questions". These will definitely help if you decide to go through the interview process.
There are a flight attendant schools that you can attend, althought it might be more helpful to apply directly to an airline as most will want to train you their own way based on that specific company's policies and procedures.
One day at work, I happenned to notice that there was an article on our pantry refrigerator that mentioned something about Yoga and Meditation. After a closer look, I was intrigued to say the least. The article feartured Sarah and Ashley, the co founders of a company called "Work From Om"; love that play on words. They offer yoga and meditation to both individual and corporate clients in the New York City Area.
That day happenned to be a particularly stressful day, so the placement of that article was almost serendipitous. I needed a way to manage the level of stress I was dealing with in a healthy way. I couldn't wait to hear more, so I reached out to Sarah and she was very generous with the time and content she brought to the show.
Even Sarah herself recounts how after incorporating meditation into her daily routine she was much more focused throughout the day and found that she was more focused and made better decisions.
Sarah and Ashley teach mindfulness techniques to help align your body, sprit and soul and explan how these three major parts of the human being are all connected.
Notes from the show:
Book "The Miricle Morning" by Hal Elrod. Teaches positive morning routine techniques and offers shortcuts for those who are short on time
www.workfromom.com
Don't forget to take a picture of how you Work From Om and share it on instagram!
Instagrm: #WorkFromOm
A Few Good Men, Liar Liar, Devils Advocate and even Legally Blonde....what do they have in common? They romanticize the role of an attorney. But what is it really like?
Jon breaks it down for us and explains that there are different types of attorneys in the world, both in the public and private sector. Jon works for the public sector working for the state as an Assistant District Attorney. To be honest, I didn't know exactly what the job looked like until this inteview set me straight.
You wont want to miss this one!
Ever wish you had a job that makes a difference in the world. Something noble and interesting that lets you travel and explore the globe, all while helping people build homes for their families and communities in much less fortunate places in the world than the US? That sounds all too great...doesn't it?
Well guess what....that's right, James does exactly that!
James and his co-founder started United Earth Builders, a company the specialized in building homes and structures using cutting edge technology, eco-friendly materials all while being environmentally conscious. He has travelled all over the world building these structures and even teaching others simply how to build when they have never build anything before. In fact, he just got back to the states after doing just that, in Africa.
That's Right....AFRICA!!
James had a "safe job" behind a desk that gave him a steady paycheck, but that wasn't enough. He clearly has a calling, and he has stopped at nothing to follow it including picking up and moving to California and then eventually mustering up the "intestinal fortitude" (thanks for that one James) to co-create his own company.
He now lives a minimalist lifestlye, but still is ablel to do the things that he loves like travel and even take snowboarding trips.
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Our New Favorite Success Quote:
"There can be no growth without adversity."
Thanks again James!!
Being a teacher is easy, right? You get summers off, great benefits, snow days, a pension, you even get out early...so what's not to like, right?!?!
If these are the only reasons that you think being a teahcer would be the perfect career, then you are in the right place. It is a career just like any other and it comes with its own sets of challenges including the following:
You need to be on top of your game at all times. Don't you remember when you were still in grade school? You always knew when your teachers were a bit off their game and we all know the kids who would exploit it. On top of that, not all children are as excited thas you might be about the subject you are teaching. Trying to inspire them to want to learn is a challenge.
Want to plan a mid year vacation? You better rethink that one. Most public school teachers don't have the luxury of being able to take prolonged vacation time during the year. Week Long Skiing trips in mid January, probably not.
Ian Teaches 5 classes with only 80 minutes in between to prep, grade, stretch and try to eat lunch. On top of that, he takes on extra curricular activites which makes for longer days.
Maybe that doesn't sound as great as I thought it would be. So why does he do it? HE LOVES IT!! Talk about "Passion For Work" (great time to plug the show name). Ian finds satisfaction in helping his students learn, which is not always easy. Especially when after getting to know a class of children for 9-10 months and watching them grow, you then have to start all over. But for him it is worth it. This is Ian's outlet to express his creativity, which makes it a great fit on top of loving a lot of the subject matter.
Must have qualities include:
• Creativity
• Patience
• Love of most of the material as well as the students that you teach
• Finding value and fullfilment from helping others grow
What do to if you want to explore becoming a teacher:
• Substitute teach to get some experience
◦ You only need 60 college credits to substitue teach
• Ask a friend who is a teacher
• Explore Alternate Route program in your state for those who may have a degree and already be in a field other than teaching
• If Compensation is important to you, public school teachers salaries (at least in NJ) are public knowledge and you will be able to gain access to that information.
Ian closed with a great quote:
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the igniting of a fire." ~ William Buttler Yeats
Just when you think you know someone, then you hear their story. One thing is for sure, everyone has one, and Becca's is particularly inspring. Becca worked a job because "that's what you do". She went to school and got a job that would help her advance her career, which she didn't even like. Coming in late, barely being able to be engaged at work, some would probably consider her lazy....but ask her employer now, she is always early and excited to go to work.
What is she doing now? Becca is an incredible hair stylist! That's right!! She got a degree in Human Resources Management and then decided she was going to start all over! Talk about looking fear in the face, Becca overcame the worry of what her family and friends would say. As it turns out.... they all suported her and some even knew that this was what she was meant for.
Becca's story should be a lesson to us all to pursue your passion, and its NEVER too late!
What is it like to work for a small start up? I asked myself that for a long time an I have always admired the startup culture.
Dan works for Synduit, the owner of which we interviewed in episode 2. Dan not only is the lead marketing strategist but he was the number 2 hire for the company so he has been there from the begining to watch it grow.
You wanted to hear about an unconventional career, WELL I'VE GOT ONE FOR YOU. Grant Baldwin is a Youth Speaker and Coach who has reached thousands and is going to reach many more. He shares some of the coolest parts of being a speaker.. I don't know, like a STANDING OVATTION, as well as the not so glamorous side of sleeping in a hotel and driving all night to get to your next event. You won't want to miss this one.
If you think you know what a career in HR is like....you may be wrong. Steve is an HR Business Partner and he LOVES IT!! I never knew there were so many different avenues of Human Resources but Steve explains them and give great advice for someone who might be interested in a career in the industry.
Do you have a very nurturing personality? Have you always wanted to help other people, but in more than just a "you can call me if you need to talk" kind of way? Kelly is a nurse, specifically a Pediatric Nurse. She works with the smallest of children from Days old until young adulthood. I know you are going to love learning more about this career. Kelly gives some great advice to anyone looking to pursue an degree in nursing as well!
Lauren is not only an all-around incredible person, for a living she help so many people find their way back to normal lives. There are so many ways that a Speech Pathologist can help others!
Get Ready for Part 2 opf Kara's Interview
If Kara isn't proof that you can find work you love, I don't know what is!! In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Kara shows us what it is like to try to make your passion a full time job, and what to do when it just isn't working out the way you thought. No one wants to give up on their dreams, but there are some sources of income that just don't work out when trying to make a full time living out of them. Then, find out what Kara does to use the skills she learned working her part time side business to land her DREAM JOB!
Jared will inspire you with his story of going from Corporate employee to entrepreneur and the roller coaster of emotions he has experienced along the way. Don't Miss This One!!
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