Fulfilling Career Podcast

#161 - If you've been applying to job after job and hearing nothing back, or making it to a screening only to get ghosted, it's easy to start believing the problem is you. In this episode, Dr. Tega breaks down the three real reasons mid-career women aren't hearing back on their job applications, and why the job search that worked earlier in your career is quietly working against you now.You'll learn why your current approach is costing you interviews, and what makes a mid-career job search genuinely different. Whether you've been in your career for 10 years or 20, and whether you're applying to everything or carefully picking your spots, this episode will help you start diagnosing what's broken so you can land a fulfilling, higher paying job you actually enjoy.Mentioned in this episode:Fix Your Broken Job SearchRegister for the free live training to learn the 3 strategies to land work you love in 16 weeks as a mid-career woman, even if you're applying everywhere and hearing nothing back.live trainingFix Your Broken Job SearchRegister for the free live training to learn the 3 strategies to land work you love in 16 weeks as a mid-career woman, even if you're applying everywhere and hearing nothing back.live training

#159 - If you've been asking yourself whether it's finally time to quit your job but you keep going back and forth about it, in this episode Dr. Tega is walking you through five specific signs that it is time to leave your miserable job and find work that actually fulfills you.You'll learn what your body has been trying to tell you, what your mindset might be getting wrong about rest and risk, and why staying in a job that doesn't fit who you are is costing you far more than you realize. Whether you've been on the fence for months or you've been quietly tolerating a draining job for years, this episode will help you get off the fence and get clear.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call

#142 - In this episode, Dr. Tega dismantles the myth that career changers must accept lower salaries when pivoting to new industries. She identifies three psychological reasons professionals undervalue themselves during transitions, then walks through her proven seven-step salary strategy used by clients who have successfully increased their compensation during industry pivots. The episode covers calculating realistic budgets, researching market value across industries, positioning transferable skills as high-value assets, and confidently negotiating offers even without direct experience. Dr. Tega includes specific language patterns and examples for handling the "you don't have direct experience" objection in interviews while maintaining salary expectations. Ready to pivot to a new industry and land a higher-paying job that excites you while paying you more? Check out the career clarity and job search coaching program, Find Your Fulfilling Career, and join us today: https://findyourfulfillingcareer.com/

#141 - In this episode, Dr. Tega challenges the common belief that career changers need additional degrees or certifications to pivot to new industries. She breaks down why most professionals confuse credentials with qualifications, reveals the three psychological reasons behind the "I need more education" mindset, and shares her proven framework for successfully transitioning fields using transferable skills and industry language fluency. Drawing from her experience coaching over 100 women through career pivots, Dr. Tega explains when degrees actually make sense, how to identify your transferable skills, and the six essential elements needed to land roles in new industries without going back to school. Ready to pivot to a new industry and land a higher-paying job that excites you while paying you more? Check out the career clarity and job search coaching program, Find Your Fulfilling Career, and join us today: https://findyourfulfillingcareer.com/

#139 - In this episode, Dr. Tega reveals the five hidden reasons professional women stay stuck in jobs they hate and the specific mindset shifts needed to break free. She explains why thinking you have no career options is actually a result of confusing job tasks with transferable skills, how fear keeps you waiting for confidence that will never come, and why listening to other people's limiting beliefs keeps you trapped in misery. Throughout the episode, she provides practical strategies for identifying transferable skills, taking action in the face of fear, filtering unhelpful voices, and recognizing when discomfort is actually a sign you need to move. Whether you're afraid of starting over, worried about taking a pay cut, or simply waiting for the "right time" to make a change, this episode will help you understand what's really keeping you stuck and how to pivot into a more fulfilling career. Ready to pivot to a new industry and land a higher-paying job that excites you while paying you more? Check out the career clarity and job search coaching program, Find Your Fulfilling Career, and join us today: https://findyourfulfillingcareer.com/