🌟 You know that moment when you think you've arrived—landed that secure role, overcome all the challenges, and finally feel confident? Patricia Ortega was there, too. But then she leaped and started her own business, realizing it was an entirely new path.

In this episode, Patricia takes us behind the scenes of her heart-based career transition, sharing the highs and lows, the mindset shifts, and the learning curves she faced along the way.

It’s a candid and inspiring conversation that feels like catching up with a friend over coffee. ☕️

Whether you’re contemplating a big change or simply curious about building something from scratch, Patricia’s story will inspire you to take that leap of faith. 🎧✨

🤝 Connect with Patricia: Patricia's Podcast The Uncommon Career | LinkedIn | Freebie

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🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your team's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

Have you ever started a project that excites you, only to find yourself constantly putting it off? 🙋‍♀️

That was me last year. I dove into a completely new venture, full of enthusiasm, but every time I set a day to begin, life had other plans. Emails, meetings, and smaller tasks conspired against me, pushing my new project to the back burner. Weeks passed, and what started as excitement turned into frustration as I watched my deadlines whizz by, untouched. It wasn't until I reached out for help that I realized I'd fallen deep into the procrastination pit. Once I recognized what was happening, I finally broke the cycle—and now that I'm in it, the project is so much fun! (It's still a secret for now, but stay tuned for more soon!)

If that sounds familiar, tune in to tackle procrastination head-on in the final part of the "Letting Go" series.

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💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

💬 Have you ever felt exhausted trying to make everyone happy, only to end up drained and unappreciated? Or maybe you find yourself saying "yes" when you really wanted to say "no?"

Today, we're exploring a challenge many heart-based professionals face: the people-pleasing trap. Learn how to stop putting everyone else first and still show up with heart.

This episode is all about letting go of the unnecessary burden of people-pleasing. Being kind to yourself and recognizing your progress will open the door to a more fulfilling and authentic path.

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🎧 Related Episodes: Part 1 Letting Go of Perfectionism | The Power of Saying No in Your Career

💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

As the air turns crisp and leaves fall in Western New York, I'm inspired to let go of what no longer serves me. 🍂

Join me as I kick off a three-part series on letting go, starting with the relentless pursuit of perfection. We will talk about:

• The roots of perfectionism and how recognizing it can support you in moving forward
• I'll share personal stories highlighting perfectionism's drawbacks
• Practical guidance, including setting intentions for progress, using drafts to ease the pressure, and breaking tasks into manageable steps

This episode is a reminder that letting go of perfectionism isn't about lowering standards—it's about embracing a healthier, more fulfilling approach to work and life. 🌟

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💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

Imagine standing at a career crossroads, your head pulling you in one direction and your heart urging you toward another.

Heather Eck faced this dilemma when two opportunities landed on the same day: a chance to showcase her artwork in a solo exhibition or accept a promotion in her corporate HR career.

Choosing to follow her heart, Heather became a fine artist. Today, she is not only a modern fine artist but also a mystic, author, and spiritual teacher. Heather hosts inspiring workshops and creates Spirit Portraits, embodying the true spirit of Heart Art. Spirit Portraits are vivid, soulful expressions captured through color. ✨

When I commissioned Heather to paint a Spirit Portrait, I was amazed by her intuitive insight. The entire experience was not only fun but also profoundly expansive. I encourage you to book one today!

I LOVED interviewing Heather, and I'm excited that you will hear her inspiring story. Heather's path is a powerful testament to the magic that unfolds when we genuinely listen to our inner voice, leading us to a fulfilling HEART-based path. 💛

🤝 Connect with Heather: Website | Instagram

🎨 Book your spirit portrait today and receive 25% off! HeatherEck.com/thankyou

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💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Welcome to season 6! Have you ever felt a surge of motivation at the start of something new? That's the fresh start effect at work. In this psychological phenomenon, new beginnings, such as the dawn of a new day, week, month, or significant personal milestones like birthdays (or a new podcast season!), inspire us to pursue goals with renewed energy. These moments provide a clean slate, allowing us to leave behind past setbacks and move forward with renewed behaviors and mindsets.

In today's episode, we dive into how you can use the fresh start effect to boost your career at any point:

1. Learn from Jordan's HEART-based career change—a fresh start inspired by a milestone birthday.
2. Discover how to spot and ignite a fresh start.
3. Explore how to create meaningful rituals and intentions to maintain momentum from a fresh start.

Don't miss the chance to transform your career with the magic of a fresh start. 🌟

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💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

🌟 Let's work together to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

🌟 Let's connect! LinkedIn | Instagram | Pinterest

Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

Season 5 Finale! 🎉

I'm wrapping up Season 5 with a fun tech hack that will organize and bring joy to your digital life. If your phone is cluttered with apps, this episode is for you!

Tune in and learn how to:

• Leverage Positive Affirmations to bring more joy to your phone
• Organize Apps into meaningful categories
• Assign Affirmations to create a positive digital environment

Not only will this hack declutter your phone, but it will also add a touch of positivity to your day.✨

Thank you for joining me for Season 5! If you enjoyed these short and impactful episodes, please leave a review and let me know what you loved. Your feedback helps me improve and reach more listeners like you.

🌟 The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 2024

💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

⚙️ Tools to help: 25 Ways to Nourish Your Body, Mind, Spirit in 5 Minutes or Less

💛 Ways to work together:

• Let's partner to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy
• Join Fried to Flourishing, the self-paced career change course or virtual coaching experience
• You're invited to the Gathering Ground, an insider circle where careers take root, grow and flourish
• Browse around the shop and check out the playbooks: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook | Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads

💛 Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

Hello, and welcome back to the final episode in this three-part series dedicated to my fellow introverts. This episode focuses on how introverts can comfortably promote their work.

Join me to learn three practical tips:

• How to Best Use Written Communication
• Make the Most of One-on-One Conversations
• Collaborate and Share Credit

Elevate your presence and showcase our unique strengths in a way that works for you.

🎧 Related Episodes: Introvert Career Diaries Part 1: Interview Strategies | Part 2: Visibility—Making Your Mark in Your Own Way

The Quiet Conqueror: Strategies Introverts Use To Flourish In Corporate Environments

BONUS replay: The Introvert’s Career Diary: Loving Work in a Loud World

🌟 The Flourish Careers Podcast is proudly highlighted in the Top Career Podcast Guide 2024

💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist

⚙️ Tools to help: 25 Ways to Nourish Your Body, Mind, Spirit in 5 Minutes or Less

💛 Ways to work together:

• Let's partner to craft your HEART-based career path or propel your company's talent strategy
• Join Fried to Flourishing, the self-paced career change course or virtual coaching experience
• You're invited to the Gathering Ground, an insider circle where careers take root, grow and flourish
• Browse around the shop and check out the playbooks: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook | Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads

💛 Please note that I value confidentiality. In cases where real-life experiences are recounted, names may be changed, or stories are shared with direct permission from those involved.

🖋️For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog