Ever feel like your job is draining the life out of you, but you can’t explain why?

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Brian Trzaskos, co-creator of the trauma-sensitive, sensation-based motivation method. We talk about how your body (yep, your actual nervous system) might be holding the truth your brain’s been ignoring, especially when it comes to burnout, people-pleasing, and staying stuck in misaligned work.

Brian shares his own career journey from burnout and breakdown to transformation, and we explore how physical symptoms can be your body’s early warning signs that something’s off — before your conscious mind catches up.

We also dig into:

• What your nervous system has to do with motivation and burnout
• How subconscious beliefs shape your behavior (and sabotage your goals)
• The 9 motivational drivers and how to find yours
• Why trying harder isn’t always the answer
• What actually works when you're stuck, exhausted, or disconnected at work

🕒 Episode Guide

00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:49 Understanding Work Stress and Burnout

02:02 Guest Introduction: Brian Trzaskos

03:47 Brian's Personal Journey with Stress

06:45 The Role of Subconscious Beliefs

08:39 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

14:31 Sensation-Based Motivation Explained

18:43 Aligning Sensory State with Actions

26:32 Achieving Deep, Sustained Change

27:56 Embracing Both Sides: The Path to Freedom

29:36 Invisible Barriers in the Workplace

32:20 The Impact of Nervous System Regulation

40:29 Motivational Maps: Understanding What Drives You

46:41 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Free career resources:

• Impact-Driven Job Guide
• 12 Days of Career Goals
• Transferable Skills Guide
• Free Career Change Masterclass

Career coaching & services:

• Career Clarity Formula

Feeling stuck, anxious, or constantly burned out at work? Your attachment style could be the missing piece. In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White explores how your early attachment style, secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized, shapes how you show up in your career. From how you handle feedback to why you overwork, people-please, or freeze in high-pressure situations, these unconscious patterns could be the reason you feel stuck in the wrong job or overwhelmed by burnout.

Theresa shares coaching insights and personal stories to help you reframe old career choices with compassion, not shame. You’ll walk away with practical mindset shifts and a deeper understanding of why certain roles drain you, and what kinds of environments actually support your nervous system, values, and growth.

If you’ve ever thought:

“Why do I stay in roles that exhaust me?”

“Why does feedback hit so hard?”

“Why do I always feel like I’m not doing enough?”

This episode will give you a powerful new lens to answer those questions and make more aligned, empowered decisions in your career.

🎧 You’ll Learn:

How attachment styles influence your career, leadership, and workplace behavior

Why trauma-informed career clarity matters

How to rewire over-functioning, avoidance, or perfectionism

Real steps to create emotional safety in your job search or next role

🕒 Episode Guide

00:00 Introduction: Finding Your Career Clarity

00:53 Understanding Burnout and Misalignment

02:48 Attachment Theory and Career Choices

06:02 Exploring Attachment Styles

14:00 Real-Life Examples and Patterns

22:15 Reframing Past Experiences

31:12 Moving Forward with Self-Awareness

42:21 Conclusion and Next Steps

Connect with Career Coach Theresa White

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www.CareerBloomCoaching.com

Free career resources:

• Impact-Driven Job Guide
• 12 Days of Career Goals
• Transferable Skills Guide

Career coaching & services:

• Career Clarity Formula
• Deep Dive 1:1 Coaching Session
• Book your free career clarity call

💬 Want personalized support? Book a free 30-minute career clarity call →

Ready to lead with purpose, not pressure? Download the Impact-Driven Job Guide to find a values-aligned career that makes an impact → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White sits down live in Cancun with Aileen Edwards, a former CHRO turned executive leadership coach, for a raw, empowering conversation about career evolution, equity, and stepping into your next chapter with purpose.

With 40+ years in HR, Aileen shares her personal Sparketype insights (she’s a Sage), her journey into DEI leadership, and the pivotal moment she knew it was time to walk away from corporate and walk toward her mission. Whether you’re a woman of color navigating workplace bias or a mid-career professional craving more impact, this episode is filled with clarity, truth bombs, and next steps.

You’ll learn:

• What it really takes to move from HR to executive coaching
• Why DEI work still matters, even when companies pull back
• How to use Sparketype results to guide a leadership pivot
• Why your voice is your strategy and how to use it

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:53 Special episode intro – live from Cancun

01:28 Meet Aileen: CHRO turned executive coach

02:50 Career pivots and starting a coaching business

04:21 Sparketype breakdown: The Sage and Advisor

10:45 What fuels long-term DEI work

14:31 Why companies still need true DEI believers

17:28 Owning your voice as a leader

22:04 Coaching as a new mission

24:44 Lifting up women in leadership

27:55 Final takeaways + how to connect

Free career resources:

• Impact-Driven Job Guide
• 12 Days of Career Goals
• Transferable Skills Guide
• Free Career Change Masterclass

Career coaching & services:

• Career Clarity Formula
• Deep Dive 1:1 Coaching Session
• Book your free career clarity call

Connect with Career Coach Theresa White

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www.CareerBloomCoaching.com

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Feeling burned out in your social work career? You don’t have to start over, download the free Career Clarity Guide to explore sustainable career paths that still make an impact → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White hosts a live career coaching session with a deeply empathetic social worker facing intense burnout. They unpack how documentation overload, performance pressure, and perfectionism are draining her, not the work itself, but the way it’s structured.

Using the Sparketype® framework, Theresa helps clarify her core strengths as an Advisor and Maven and explore alternative career paths like community support, resident life, family outreach, and enrichment programs—all roles where she can still serve without sacrificing her mental health.

You’ll learn:

• How to recognize the signs of social worker burnout
• What to do when your values no longer align with your job
• How to shift from clinical exhaustion to meaningful, manageable work
• Career change options for social workers that preserve your purpose
• The mindset and clarity it takes to redefine your role without abandoning your mission

Whether you’re feeling stuck in the system, navigating a career change from social work, or craving career clarity, this conversation will help you reconnect with what actually energizes you and take action.

Episode Guide:

00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:53 Special Episode: Live Coaching Session

01:19 Understanding the Sparketype Assessment

02:37 Guest's Career Journey and Mental Health

03:51 Balancing Passion and Mental Health

05:44 Challenges in Social Work

11:05 Working with Different Populations

15:09 Finding the Right Fit in Social Work

22:08 Finding Fulfillment in Social Work

22:36 The Burden of Documentation

23:36 Exploring the Performer Anti Sparketype

27:49 Navigating Mental Health Challenges

29:38 Reimagining Career Paths

43:10 Recommendations for a Balanced Career

46:33 Conclusion and Next Steps

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

Ready to stop settling and start designing a career aligned with your mission and strengths? Book your free clarity consultation now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

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Tired of tailoring your resume to every job and still getting ghosted? Use your skills to stand out—grab the Ultimate Transferable Skills Guide and build a resume that actually gets noticed, without rewriting it 10 times → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White breaks down how to tailor your resume to a specific job without losing your mind or your voice. If you’re applying to dozens of jobs and still not hearing back, this conversation will change the way you think about resume writing, career alignment, and the entire job search process.

Instead of endlessly tweaking bullet points and swapping keywords, Theresa reveals a better path—getting career clarity first. With a clear direction, your resume becomes sharper, your connections stronger, and your job search faster.

You’ll learn:

• How to create a baseline resume that makes editing faster and more intentional
• Why career clarity leads to better resumes, better interviews, and better offers
• Real ways to follow up with hiring managers and get noticed

Theresa also shares her favorite strategies for resume writing for experienced professionals, using ChatGPT to tailor resumes, and finding jobs that align with your values and skills. Whether you’re starting fresh, changing industries, or feeling stuck with a generic resume, this episode will help you get out of editing mode and into interview mode.

00:00 Introduction: The Resume Dilemma

01:54 The Power of Career Clarity

04:18 Creating a Magnetic Baseline Resume

14:34 The Real Shortcut: Human Connection

21:32 Effective Follow-Up Strategies

26:26 Building Deeper Connections

31:23 Conclusion: Clarity, Direction, and Connection

Free resources to support your job search:

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

Ready to stop settling and start designing a career aligned with your mission and strengths? Book your free career clarity consultation now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

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Download the free Impact-Driven Job Guide to find roles aligned with your values and skills → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White sits down with Kadine Cooper, who left a 19-year career in HR and talent management to build a fulfilling coaching business rooted in purpose, service, and personal alignment.

Kadine shares what pushed her to walk away from the traditional corporate path in 2019 and how career tools like the Sparketype® assessment helped her reconnect with what truly energizes her. As a Nurturer and Maker, she realized she was thriving when supporting others and creating solutions, but drained by roles that lacked emotional depth or impact.

They unpack what it really means to lead with authenticity, how to build a service-driven career, and what holds many high-performing women back from pursuing the career change they secretly want.

If you’re navigating a midlife career pivot, considering life after corporate, or craving more meaningful work, this episode will give you real tools, inspiration, and clarity to help you move forward.

🎯 You’ll Learn:

• How to make a bold career transition without starting over
• The difference between success and actual career fulfillment
• How Sparketype helps avoid burnout and align with your core strengths
• The mindset needed to shift from stability to purpose-driven risk
• Why more women are leaving corporate to build coaching businesses
• How to create a career that reflects your personal values and energy
• The power of authentic leadership in and outside of traditional workspaces

📍 Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:25 Professional Journey Overview

01:12 Discovering the Sparketype

01:43 Embracing the Nurturer Role

03:37 The Career transition to Coaching

04:25 Aligning Career with Values

06:09 Career Challenges and Realizations

10:10 Empowerment and Self-Leadership

13:44 Overcoming Self-Doubt

14:03 Boundaries and Communication

14:37 Sparketype and Anti-Sparketype

15:08 The Maker: Managing Energy Drains

16:25 Service-Driven vs. Process-Driven Work

17:59 Navigating HR and Purpose

21:15 Career Advice: Taking a Chance on Yourself

23:23 Empowering Women: The Next Chapter

26:06 Conclusion and Where to Find More

Ready to stop settling and start designing a career aligned with your mission and strengths? Book your free career clarity consultation now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

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Download the free Impact-Driven Job Guide to find roles aligned with your values and skills → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White sits down with her client Alena for a live career coaching session focused on navigating a non-linear career path and redefining career success.

Alena shares her background in interior design, entrepreneurship, and transformation management in the corporate world. Together, they explore how her Sparketype profile—Essentialist and Advocate—reveals the core of what drives her work: solving complex problems, creating structure, and working for purpose-driven organizations.

If you’re craving more meaning, questioning your current role, or exploring a career change, this coaching session will help you see how career alignment is less about starting over and more about returning to what energizes you.

You’ll hear how we unpack burnout, misalignment, and overlooked strengths—and how clarity opens up new possibilities with mission-driven companies like Salesforce Foundation or Google.org.

You’ll Learn:

• How to identify what drains vs. fuels you in your career
• Why career alignment leads to long-term success
• Real career change insights for high-performers
• What it means to thrive in impact-driven, values-aligned roles
• How Sparketype coaching reveals your natural edge

📍 Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Coaching

00:45 Understanding the Sparketype Assessment

01:16 Exploring the Essentialist Archetype

02:40 Diving into Career Background

04:51 Challenges and Insights in Transformation Management

20:38 The Advocate Archetype and Its Impact during career change

26:51 The Anti-Sparketype: Nurturer

33:40 Advocating and Leadership Qualities

33:55 Balancing Care and Project Management

35:31 Understanding the Advocate vs. Nurturer

37:03 Reflecting on Past Roles and Industries

38:57 Finding Fulfillment in Physical and Workflow Organization

46:10 Challenges in Current Work Environment

51:06 Exploring New Career Paths and Industries

01:09:56 Conclusion and Career Recommendations

Ready to explore what aligned work actually looks like for you? Book a free career clarity consultation → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

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