293. Design Your Career with Intention - Bryce Batts

293. Design Your Career with Intention - Bryce Batts

From IDEAS+LEADERS by Dr Elena Paweta

April 13, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 293

About this episode

Bryce Batts discusses designing a career with intention and the importance of personal branding.

In episode 293 of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Bryce Batts, certified career coach, AEC recruiting expert, and co-founder of Career Collective. With over 15 years of experience and more than 800 professionals placed, Bryce brings a practical and honest perspective on how careers really evolve and what it takes to grow with intention. She is also the host of the Wine After Work podcast, where she leads candid conversations on leadership, career, and life. We explore what it means to stop drifting and start designing a career that aligns with your values, how the job market is changing, and why personal branding has become a critical part of professional growth. Bryce also shares powerful insights from her work with women leaders on confidence, boundaries, and self-advocacy. In this episode, we discuss: How to design a career that aligns with your vision and values The most common mistakes people make when trying to pivot or grow What is really happening in the job market and how companies can adapt Why personal branding matters and how to start building it Tune in for a practical and insightful conversation on career growth, leadership, and taking ownership of your…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Elena Paweta

Guest: Bryce Batts

Topics covered

  • career design
  • personal branding
  • job market
  • leadership
  • professional growth

Keywords

  • career coaching
  • AEC recruiting
  • confidence
  • boundaries
  • self-advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Career Collective, Wine After Work

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