Introverts Finding Their Career Path {podcast}
Listen in on this interview that includes: my career and self-employment path, introvert career clarity, burnout, superpowers, and self-employment for introverts.
Career and Purpose
My Year-end Review for Catching the Bright Spots and Progress
Feeling a lack of progress with your career, business, goals? Here’s how I boost my spirits, and fuel myself, by looking for the bright spots and signs of progress. Includes suggested questions for your own personal year-end review (the positive kind). It’s fun. And easy.
Introvert/HSP Career Profile of Balancing Mission, Energy, Income. Meet Kristen.
Behind the scenes look at how an introvert and highly sensitive person maintains her mission-driven career with a sense of balance and sustainability.
Inspiring Introvert: Meet Ruby Maddox, Living Her Purpose, with Balance
Does it seem impossible to do meaningful work, make a living, and have a sense of balance too? Here’s an inspiring story of an introvert, Ruby Maddox, so you can picture it.
50+ Career Alternatives to Being a Therapist If You Enjoy Psychology But Dread Burnout
Over 50 ideas for caring people interested in psychology but want to avoid burnout: so many alternatives to being a therapist or counselor.
Finding Your Purpose in Retirement
Many people worry they won’t have a sense of purpose in retirement, and it can feel scary. You can find your life purpose in retirement, or before. Finding and living your purpose is meaningful, and doable and useful at any age.
When I Told Myself I Just Need To Be Tougher. (Courage > Burnout)
I used to think I just needed to be more tough, push harder. Pushing myself a bit helped me grow courage, but then it also led to burnout. But then…
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Connection That Works For Introverts and HSPs. (We Need Connection Too.)
Introverts and HSPs need people connection too, but we need to find the right balance. Here’s a guide for dealing with our classic barriers and concerns. We can have connection *our* way.
Too Old to Change Careers, Find Work, or Start a Business? The Worry and the Reality.
“I’m too old to make a change”, “I’m too young for that…”, “They’ll see me as too old” and more. I hear it so often. Here’s some reality and solutions.
I’ll explain what I’ve discovered, what helped me resolve this age worry at midlife, and what to do with the reality of when no one will hire you. Plus some tips for choosing a better career path at any age.
My Story from Shy Girl to Confident Self-employed Introvert and HSP
My story of how I ended up where I am today, making self-employment work by doing what aligns with my being introverted and highly sensitive, and my wanting to make a difference.
