Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Career Growth with Ken Lazar

About this episode

The episode discusses overcoming self-doubt and embracing career growth with insights from Ken Lazar.

Hear insights that will help you navigate the ups and downs of your professional life, strengthen your self-confidence, and embrace the winding paths your career might take. Brett Johnson and Carol Ventresca are joined by Ken Lazar, CEO of Ability Professional Network and a seasoned recruiter in the community. They talk about today's challenging employment environment—covering everything from the emotional pitfalls facing both job seekers and employees, to how self-doubt, fear of rejection, and age discrimination can impact our professional lives. Together, they explore the complexities of finding and keeping a job in an era marked by rapid changes in technology, evolving workplace expectations, and shifting definitions of career success. With stories from Ken Lazar's extensive experience, practical advice on overcoming setbacks, and a candid discussion on the role of emotional intelligence at work, this episode promises advice, encouragement, and a reminder that every career journey is full of surprises—and opportunities worth pursuing. Top 3 takeaways: Your career path isn’t always linear (and that’s OK!) - Every career is a “challenge of building the right skills.” Embrace the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brett Johnson, Carol Ventresca

Guest: Ken Lazar

Topics covered

• self-doubt
• career growth
• emotional intelligence
• job seeking
• professional development

Keywords

• self-doubt
• career growth
• emotional intelligence
• job seeking
• age discrimination
• professional life
• confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ability Professional Network

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