Struggling to speak up at work without guilt? Download the free Career Clarity Masterclass and start reclaiming your voice → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Theresa White, a five-times certified career coach, shares a recent personal experience that highlights the struggles women face in being assertive at work.

Theresa explores why setting boundaries at work feels so hard, and how your nervous system plays a bigger role than you think. If you’ve ever frozen in a meeting, laughed off disrespect, or walked away from a conversation feeling small, this one’s for you.

Theresa emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, grounding techniques, and seeking support while building assertiveness and boundary-setting skills.

This is not about “just being more confident.”

It’s about unlearning survival strategies like fawning, freezing, or people-pleasing, especially if you were taught to stay small, be nice, or avoid conflict. Theresa shares personal stories, research-backed insights, and real steps to help you reclaim your voice without burning out or shutting down.

🎧 You’ll learn:

Why assertiveness often feels unsafe (especially for women)

The link between trauma, people-pleasing, and silence at work

How to reset your nervous system to feel safer speaking up

The emotional toll of staying silent—and how to shift that

A shame-free framework to build boundaries from within

Whether you're recovering from workplace trauma, tired of shrinking yourself, or just ready to stop over-explaining and start owning your space—this episode is a roadmap to healing and power.

⏱ Episode Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Personal Story

01:32 The Realization and Its Impact

03:18 Exploring the Roots of Non-Assertiveness

04:48 Theresa's Corporate Experiences

14:15 Understanding Assertiveness and Work Boundaries

29:38 Practical Steps to Build Assertiveness

43:45 Conclusion and Encouragement

Free resources to support your healing + clarity:

12 Days of Career Goals → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/12-Days-of-Career-Goals

Ultimate Transferable Skills Guide → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide

Career Clarity Masterclass → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass

Coaching services:

1:1 Deep Dive Session → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/1-1-deep-dive-coaching-session

Career Clarity Formula → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/career-clarity-formula

Book a free clarity call:

Ready to stop settling and start reclaiming your voice? Book a free career clarity consultation → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

Connect with Career Coach Theresa White

- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-a-white

- Facebook: www.facebook.com/careerbloomcoaching/

- Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresa_careerbloom/

- YouTube:

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Theresa White, career clarity expert and five-time certified coach, guides listeners through the challenges of finding a fulfilling career. She is joined by Katy Culver, a founder, coach, and mindset mentor, who shares her inspiring journey from burnout in management consulting to thriving in a career that aligns with her true purpose.

Together, they discuss the power of mindset, energy, and strategy in navigating career transitions. They also explore the Sparketype® Assessment and tackle common limiting beliefs that often hold professionals back from making impactful career changes. Katy's story emphasizes the importance of intentionality, building support networks, and shifting perspectives to overcome career stagnation.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to take intentional steps, embrace your strengths, and build a career that truly fulfills you.

- (00:00) Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

- (00:55) The Power of Mindset, Energy, and Strategy

- (01:23) Meet Katy Culver: Founder, Coach, and Mindset Mentor

- (02:44) Discovering Your Sparketype®

- (03:54) Embracing the Advisor and Sage Roles

- (05:20) Navigating Career Transitions and Finding Fulfillment

- (07:27) The Importance of Clarity and Intentionality

- (10:24) Taking Action and Overcoming Fear

- (17:25) Building Conviction and Personal Branding

- (20:33) Setting Long-Term Career Goals

- (21:29) Finding Your Energizers

- (22:17) The Importance of Aha Moments

- (23:40) Navigating Burnout

- (30:16) Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

- (35:34) The Power of Coaching

- (36:46) Conclusion and Contact Information

👉 Ready for career clarity in record time? Request a free consultation with me at www.careerclaritycoaching.com/consultation

Connect with Me:

- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-a-white

- Facebook: www.facebook.com/careerbloomcoaching/

- Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresa_careerbloom/

- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@careerbloom

- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@career.bloom

- Website: www.CareerBloomCoaching.com

Connect with Katy Culver:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyculverr/

- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katyculver

- Website: https://katyculver.co/newsletter

Don’t miss out on future episodes! Follow Career Clarity Unlocked now to stay updated on new insights and strategies for finding a career that truly lights you up.

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In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Theresa White, career clarity expert and five-time certified coach, is here to help you say goodbye to the dreaded job search grind. Using the Sparketype assessment, she shows you how to tap into what actually lights you up, so the process feels less like a chore and more like… well, something you don’t totally hate. 😉

Whether you're a Maven who thrives on learning or a Maker who loves creating, Theresa’s got specific tips to make the search feel right for you. Plus, she shares a real-life success story that proves job hunting doesn’t have to be soul-sucking.

If you’re ready to approach your job search in a way that feels natural, energizing, and yes, maybe even a little fun—this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

(00:54) The Job Search Struggle

(01:52) Understanding Your Sparketype

(02:58) Job Search Strategies for Mavens

(05:04) Job Search Strategies for Makers

(07:11) Job Search Strategies for Scientists

(09:57) Job Search Strategies for Essentialists

(11:57) Job Search Strategies for Performers

(14:43) Job Search Strategies for Sages

(16:28) Job Search Strategies for Warriors

(18:28) Job Search Strategies for Advisors

(20:24) Job Search Strategies for Advocates

(22:40) Job Search Strategies for Nurturers

(24:14) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

👉 Ready for career clarity in record time? Request a free consultation with me at www.careerclaritycoaching.com/consultation

Connect with Theresa White:

• LinkedIn: @Theresa A. White
• Facebook: Career Bloom Coaching
• Instagram: @theresa_careerbloom
• YouTube: @careerbloom
• TikTok: @career.bloom
• Website: www.CareerBloomCoaching.com

Don’t miss out on future episodes! Follow Career Clarity Unlocked now to stay updated on new insights and strategies for finding a career that truly lights you up.

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In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, host Theresa White, a career clarity expert and five-time certified career coach, sits down with Carolina Bakker, also known as the Rat Race Recovery Coach. Together, they uncover the path to escaping corporate burnout and reclaiming energy, joy, and fulfillment in your career.

Carolina shares her deeply personal story, from her breaking point in corporate America to rediscovering her purpose as a coach helping high-achieving women step off the hamster wheel. Theresa and Carolina dive into powerful topics like overcoming workplace trauma, using intuition to guide career decisions, and practical strategies for rebuilding confidence and self-worth.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:53 The Corporate Rat Race: A Real Struggle

01:23 Meet Carolina Bakker: From Burnout to Bliss

02:42 Carolina's Journey: Corporate America to Coaching

06:25 The Breaking Point: A Life-Changing Realization

14:24 The Aftermath: Embracing Change and Self-Care

27:46 The Power of Intuition in Career Decisions

31:59 Navigating Growth and Fear in Decision Making

32:42 The Power of Intuition in Coaching

33:48 Introduction to the Sparketype® Assessment

34:58 Rediscovering the Advisor Sparketype®

39:34 Understanding Workplace Trauma

40:09 The Impact of Workplace Trauma on Health

41:08 Real-Life Example of Workplace Trauma

44:09 The Long-Term Effects of Workplace Trauma

48:22 Reclaiming Confidence and Self-Worth

55:17 The Power of Words and Responsibility

56:19 First Steps to Reclaiming Joy and Life

01:00:31 Connecting with Carolina Bakker

01:01:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

👉 Ready for career clarity in record time? Request a free consultation with Theresa at www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation.

• Website: Rat Race Recovery
• LinkedIn: Carolina Bakker
• YouTube: Rat Race Recovery Channel

• LinkedIn: @Theresa A. White
• Facebook: Career Bloom Coaching
• Instagram: @theresa_careerbloom
• YouTube: careerbloom
• TikTok: @career.bloom
• Website: www.CareerBloomCoaching.com

Don’t miss out on future episodes! Follow Career Clarity Unlocked now to stay updated on new insights and strategies for finding a career that truly lights you up.

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#CareerClarity #SelfWorth #CareerCoaching #CareerChange #Burnout #MentalHealth #CareerGrowth #ExecutivePresence #CareerChange #CareerAlignment...

Tired of surface-level confidence tips that don’t actually help you feel secure in your career? Join the free Career Change Masterclass and start building confidence that lasts → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Career Coach Theresa White reveals why “fake it till you make it” is keeping professionals stuck, and what to do instead. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing confidence instead of living it, this conversation breaks down the real roots of confidence: self-worth, self-trust, and authentic self-expression.

Theresa walks you through her proven framework for building confidence from the inside out, using a powerful tree analogy to explain how confidence grows (and why most quick fixes fail). You’ll learn how your early experiences shape your beliefs, how to rebuild trust in yourself, and how to show up with clarity in your career—without pretending to be someone you’re not.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:

• Why quick-fix confidence career advice doesn’t work
• How to rebuild your self-worth and self-trust from the ground up
• What “embodied confidence” actually feels like
• How your childhood patterns may still affect your confidence at work
• Two powerful case studies of clients who built real confidence through career clarity
• How to move through rejection without collapsing your self-esteem

📍Episode Guide:

00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:39 The Importance of Confidence in Your Career

01:19 The Tree Analogy of Confidence

02:33 Unpacking the Layers of Confidence

02:50 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Confidence

04:44 Building Self-Trust and Authentic Confidence

07:42 The Problem with Surface-Level Confidence Advice

09:46 Understanding and Embracing Your Beliefs

15:22 The Role of Self-Worth in Career Confidence

22:28 Strengthening Self-Trust for Lasting Confidence

27:06 Embracing and Moving Through Rejection

27:54 Building Self-Trust and Confidence

28:35 Real-Life Confidence Example

29:56 Strengthening Confidence Through Practice

35:27 Aligning Body and Mind for Authentic Confidence

38:22 Case Study: Career Change Challenges

43:34 Case Study: Building Confidence from the Ground Up

51:42 Career Change Masterclass

52:52 Final Career Tips

If you're done performing and ready to feel confident in your own skin, this one’s for you.

🎓 Free career resources to support your career clarity & confidence:

• [Career Change Masterclass] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass
• [Transferable Skills Guide] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide
• [12 Days of Career Goals] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/12-Days-of-Career-Goals
• [Impact-Driven Job Guide] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

💼 Services:

• Book your free clarity consultation → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

Connect with Theresa White:

• LinkedIn:

In this must-listen episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, host Theresa White, 5x Certified Career Coach and founder of Career Bloom, is joined by two powerhouse career experts—Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn's Editor at Large for Jobs and Career Development, and Lorraine K. Lee, keynote speaker and author. Together, they unpack the skills and strategies you need to stay ahead in 2025's ever-evolving workforce.

From emerging job roles to the surprising impact of AI, this episode is packed with actionable insights, real-world advice, and even a sneak peek into Lorraine’s upcoming book on professional presence. You’ll also learn how to balance passion with industry demand, build your personal brand, and navigate both in-office and virtual career challenges with confidence.

Whether you're navigating a career pivot, preparing for industry shifts, or leveling up your skill set, this episode is your ultimate guide to thriving in the job market of tomorrow.

👉 Ready for career clarity in record time? Request a free consultation with Theresa at www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation.

00:00 - Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:53 - Mastering In-Demand Skills for 2025

01:30 - Meet the Experts: Andrew and Lorraine

03:17 - Emerging Job Titles and Post-Pandemic Trends

06:20 - Balancing Passion and Industry Demand

08:19 - The Importance of Presence in Your Career

19:18 - Adapting to AI in the Job Market

29:25 - Personal Branding and the Hiring Process

33:16 - Building Your Professional Presence

35:29 - The Importance of Small Talk

37:56 - Predictions for the Job Market in 2025

40:47 - Virtual vs. In-Office Presence

44:02 - Top Tips for Career Advancement in 2025

46:07 - Q&A: Transitioning Careers and Acquiring Skills

49:17 - The Value of LinkedIn Recommendations

51:24 - Advice for Young Professionals

55:36 - Essential Skills for Aspiring Journalists

58:10 - Final Thoughts and Resources

Connect with Andrew Seaman:

• LinkedIn: Andrew Seaman
• Instagram: Andrew Seaman
• Newsletter: Get Hired

Connect with Lorraine K. Lee:

• LinkedIn: Lorraine K. Lee
• Website: Lorraine K. Lee
• Twitter: @LorraineKLee
• Instagram: @LorraineKLee
• Book: Check Out Lorraine’s Upcoming...

Tired of job boards and late-night applications that lead nowhere? Learn how to identify and leverage your transferable skills to find roles that actually fit—download the free Ultimate Transferable Skills Guide → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Theresa White, Career Clarity Expert and 5x Certified Career Coach, explains why personality tests and values exercises aren’t enough and what actually works to find a career that energizes you.

If you’ve been “spray and praying” with job apps, second-guessing your career path, or trying to force-fit yourself into job descriptions, this episode will change how you job search for work.

Theresa breaks down her signature three-step framework—Assess, Align, Apply—and shows you how to go from “I guess I could do that” to “YES, this fits.” You’ll learn how to inventory your skills, uncover what energizes you (not just what you're good at), and use tools like ChatGPT and job boards to find aligned, realistic career options that you actually want.

This episode is perfect for job seekers, mid-career professionals, career changers, or anyone feeling stuck, scattered, or unclear about their next step.

You’ll learn:

→ What career clarity actually is (and isn’t)

→ How to stop wasting time on jobs that aren’t a fit

→ Why values exercises and personality tests aren’t enough

→ How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to find aligned roles

→ The top mindset traps that keep you stuck in “maybe”

→ Real client examples of what shifts when clarity clicks

🕒 Episode Guide

00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity

00:58 Understanding the Career Clarity Gap

02:17 Defining Real Career Clarity

03:51 The Importance of Career Clarity

04:17 Three-Step Framework: Assess, Align, Apply

15:11 Step 1: Assess Your Skills

19:59 Step 2: Align Your Skills with Your Passion

23:27 Step 3: Apply for Aligned Roles

26:27 Conclusion and Next Steps

🎁 Free career clarity resources:

→ Career Clarity Masterclass

→ Impact-Driven Job Guide

→ Transferable Skills Guide

→ 12 Days of Career Goals

💼 Coaching + strategy support:

→ Career Clarity Formula Program

→ 1:1 Deep Dive Coaching Session

→ Free Career Clarity Consultation

Connect with Career Coach Theresa White:

• LinkedIn: @Theresa A. White
• Facebook: Career Bloom Coaching
• Instagram: @theresa_careerbloom
• YouTube: @careerbloom
• TikTok:

This episode of Career Clarity Unlocked is a little different—and totally exciting—because the tables have turned! Katie Momo is back, but this time she’s interviewing Theresa White to dive deep into the X-factor that can make or break your career change.

If you’ve been sending out application after application with no luck, or acing interviews but still not getting offers, this episode is for you. Theresa reveals the subtle signs that it’s time to revamp your personal brand and shares what it takes to tell a compelling story that truly resonates with employers.

Get ready for practical advice, real-life success stories, and a few “aha!” moments that could be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. Tune in for actionable strategies like using the CAR framework (Challenge, Action, Result) and optimizing your LinkedIn profile to help you stand out in a crowded job market. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it!

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Welcome to Career Clarity Unlocked
• (00:59) The Tables Turn: Katie Momo Interviews Theresa White
• (03:00) Cracking the Code: The Key to Career Success
• (04:46) Signs Your Personal Brand Needs a Refresh
• (07:50) Crafting a Story Employers Can’t Resist
• (09:47) Client Success Stories and Real-Life Transformations
• (16:13) Communicating Your Unique Value Effectively
• (25:24) Storytelling That Lands Job Offers
• (32:52) Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for Impact
• (34:46) Finding True Career Clarity
• (37:52) Avoiding Personal Branding Pitfalls
• (45:05) The Power of an External Perspective
• (49:00) Actionable Next Steps for Career Transformation
• (50:26) Wrap-Up and Final Insights

👉 Ready for career clarity in record time? Request a free consultation with me at www.careerclaritycoaching.com/consultation

Free resources to support your career clarity:

Impact-Driven Job Guide → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

12 Days of Career Goals → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/12-Days-of-Career-Goals

Ultimate Transferable Skills Guide → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide

Free Career Change Masterclass → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass

Career coaching services:

Career Clarity Formula → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/career-clarity-formula

1:1 Deep Dive Coaching Session → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/1-1-deep-dive-coaching-session

Connect with Theresa White:

• LinkedIn: @Theresa A. White
• Facebook: