In this episode of Careering With Cameron, Kevin discusses how to successfully transition into the new year by maximizing the unique "downtime" between December and January. He explores why many people fail at their resolutions and provides a blueprint for career search success, emphasizing that "activity almost solves everything" when it comes to finding your next role.

Kevin Cameron shares actionable tips on avoiding the "Monday trap," leveraging LinkedIn for networking, and utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT to improve your professional capabilities. Whether you are a student looking for an internship or a professional navigating outplacement, this episode offers the strategy needed to launch into 2026 with confidence.

Key Takeaways

Consistency is the hardest but most vital part of the process; it is much harder to restart than to stay engaged.

Don't wait for a specific Monday or the 1st of the month to begin your goals; start as soon as you have a plan.

Prioritize your three hardest tasks at the start of the week to create an "emotional lift" and clear your desk for easier projects.

Episode Highlights

The importance of self-care and finding exercise or hobbies you actually enjoy to sustain your energy.

How to use the holiday season to reconnect with your network via LinkedIn while the "pace is faster" for responses.

Improving your skills through webinars and online courses to "identify and brush up" on data or coding.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction to the transition between December and January

04:30 – Why you should avoid the "January 1st" goal-setting trap

08:15 – Using LinkedIn and networking during the holiday downtime

12:45 – Managing the "hardest tasks" first to gain momentum

18:20 – Leveraging AI and ChatGPT to boost job search productivity

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This week on Careering with Kevin Cameron, we are joined by Todd Roselle, a good friend and founder of Blue Rock Financial Group. Todd shares incredible insight on the financial psychology and planning for career changes. Many clients approach Todd when they are moving towards being "more in control of their time" or simply face unplanned financial situations.

We dive into the critical importance of creating a personalized financial strategy that prepares you for any pivot. Todd emphasizes that money management is a constant thing, and stresses how a little planning can make a big difference in how soon you can leave an uncomfortable work situation. We talk about the biggest fear people have when considering a career transition, which is usually related to money. Todd gives tangible tips for mitigating the stress of job uncertainty and what to do when contemplating a significant professional change.

Key Takeaways

Financial Freedom is about building a buffer and designing your life to provide for your family, not just accumulating wealth.

The biggest financial fear during a career change is uncertainty, which can be overcome by planning for different "what if" scenarios.

Proactively saving into accessible accounts like a brokerage or cash reserve is a great way to be prepared for an unplanned layoff or period of transition.

Retirement Planning often involves coordinating tax strategy, investment allocation, and retirement income streams, especially when transitioning careers later in life.

Episode Highlights

The biggest tip Todd gives people around financial readiness for a job change.

The three buckets of money and where to save your accessible cash reserves.

Why the Affordable Care Act and COBRA are critical components of a career change plan.

The importance of thinking about your money consistently versus constantly.

Why people "get stuck" in their jobs and the role planning plays in finding freedom.

Timestamps

0:15: Why Todd is the perfect guest for a career conversation

2:40: The financial reality of unplanned career changes

6:35: The mindset shift needed for financial control

11:55: The biggest fear clients have when changing jobs

15:00: Where you should be putting your money now for career pivots

18:40: How to treat your savings like a "next door millionaire"

21:10: Health coverage options like COBRA and ACA

25:25: The psychology behind why people stay in jobs they don't love

30:10: How your network is your net worth in job searching

34:50: The two important timelines to remember for investments

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In this solo episode of Careering With Cameron, host Kevin Cameron dives deep into the essential concept of finding "your why" to unlock true professional fulfillment. Kevin shares expert coaching insights on how to identify your unique "superpower" - that natural ability which often goes unnoticed because it comes so easily to you. This episode is a call to action for anyone feeling stuck, offering a roadmap to transition from merely having a job to building a career that resonates with your core identity.

Kevin discusses the 80/20 rule of job satisfaction, suggesting that at least 80% of your work should be engaging and meaningful. He provides practical steps for "connecting the dots" between your childhood interests, your free-time activities, and your professional goals. By the end of this session, you will understand how to pay attention to "glimmers" of passion and use them as a compass for your next career move.

Key Takeaways

Identifying your "superpower" involves looking for tasks you perform repeatedly and effortlessly, which are often the clearest indicators of your natural talent.

Your "why" is the foundation of your career journey; understanding it makes work more engaging and helps you avoid the "Sunday Scaries".

Transferable skills are found in every experience, from personal hobbies like carpentry or hiking to the ways you interact in social groups.

Episode Highlights

The importance of self-reflection and looking back at what you wanted to be as a child to find clues about your current professional needs.

How to utilize modern tools, including AI, to harness your strengths and better understand the current job market.

A strategy for "nudging" yourself toward new opportunities by paying attention to what naturally lights you up.

The value of finding a safe place to ask "dumb questions" and gain the clarity needed to move forward with confidence.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to the "safe place" for career questions

05:30 - Defining your "superpower" and natural abilities

12:15 - Analyzing your free time to discover your career "why"

18:45 - Overcoming the feeling of being stuck in the wrong role

25:20 - Practical ways to transfer hobby skills to your resume

32:10 - Final thoughts on building a career you love

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