Episodios

  • Never Say This: Interview Red Flags That INSTANTLY Disqualify You
    Oct 6 2025

    Job interview tomorrow? Still unsure what to say or how to stand out? Grab your free "Transferable Skills Guide” to communicate your brilliance: www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide

    In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, host Theresa White (Career clarity coach) welcomes award-winning career coach and former recruiter Sarah Dodeen to pull back the curtain on the job interview process. Sarah reveals the proven mindset, presence, and tactical preparation that separates the top 10% of candidates from everyone else.

    They dive into the critical role of positioning your experience to directly address an employer's needs, the subtle power of body language, and how to manage the influential recruiter screening process. Sarah shares exactly what hiring managers discuss behind the scenes and equips you with the strategies, including the powerful "Drop The Mic" close, that consistently lead to job offers.


    This is the episode for you if:

    ✔️ You feel qualified on paper, but struggle to stand out in the interview room

    ✔️ You've been "ghosted" or received vague feedback after interviews

    ✔️ You want to know what hiring managers actually say when you leave the room

    ✔️ You need a clear strategy for positioning your transferable skills

    ✔️ You are tired of interview anxiety and want to project calm confidence

    ✔️ You want a powerful, memorable closing statement that seals the deal


    Sarah also shares why you must never badmouth a previous employer and how to turn your recruiter into your strongest internal advocate. Tune in to transform your approach and start landing those high-impact roles.


    ⏱ Episode Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction to Job Interviews

    01:30 Meet Sarah Dodeen: Career Coach Extraordinaire

    02:56 What Separates the Top 10% of Candidates

    06:13 The Power of Body Language in Interviews

    08:42 Handling Interview Anxiety

    12:57 Behind the Scenes of Hiring Decisions

    17:04 Positioning Transferable Skills

    24:33 Crafting a Strong Personal Story

    29:18 The Power of Storytelling in Interviews

    30:59 Closing the Interview with Impact

    33:32 Asking the Right Questions

    35:52 Developing Executive Presence

    40:31 Common Interview Mistakes to Avoid

    48:04 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

    Whether you’re anxious about interviews, switching careers, or aiming for leadership roles, this episode gives you the clarity, strategy, and confidence to show up like the best version of yourself.


    🔗 Next steps:

    • 3 ChatGPT Prompts to Find Career Clarity → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/Mr7xm4zG
    • Deepening Your Self-Worth for Career Confidence → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/4KENh8tF
    • 35+ Progressive Companies Hiring Now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/xTDHFSpJ
    • 17 Fill-in-the-Blank Templates to Reach Out to Recruiters → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/6WK6yxdR
    • Networking and Application Tracker → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/XypBhjfU
    • The Complete Industry Alignment Guide
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  • I Tried 10+ Jobs in 4 Countries and Still Didn’t Know What I Wanted
    Sep 29 2025

    Feeling stuck in your “What am I doing with my life?” era? Watch this before you quit your job. Download the free Career Clarity Masterclass and start building a career that finally fits → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass

    In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Theresa White, a career clarity expert and certified career coach, shares her personal career journey of international living, from answering phones at a job she didn’t understand in Ireland to bartending fails in Australia, a horse stable community in Germany, and finally building a life and business in Hawaii.

    Theresa recounts humorous and vulnerable tales of her career quest. She emphasizes the importance of belonging and the various layers it comprises, while sharing how she ultimately discovered work that made her feel alive. This episode is a blend of inspiring stories, practical insights, and encouragement for anyone feeling lost in their career. Tune in to learn about Theresa's path and the Career Bloom community she founded to support others on their journey toward career fulfillment.

    This is the episode for you if:

    ✔️ You’ve been successful on paper, but still feel like something’s missing

    ✔️ You’ve tried new jobs, new cities, and still feel directionless

    ✔️ You want a career that feels like home, not just another box to check

    ✔️ You’re tired of pretending you’re fine when you’re really burned out inside

    ✔️ You want to believe that your messy path is actually part of your purpose

    Theresa also shares the exact moment things clicked, when one powerful assessment (her Sparketype) revealed the career pattern behind all her choices and helped her finally feel like her experience made sense.

    Whether you’re feeling lost, unfulfilled, or secretly dreaming of more, this episode will help you see your career story in a whole new light, and remind you that clarity does come, even after years of confusion.

    ⏱ Episode Timestamps:

    00:00 Finding Career Clarity

    00:53 Theresa's Career Story: From Clueless Intern to Career Coach

    04:03 Germany: A Sense of Belonging and Professional Uncertainty

    08:06 Ireland: Navigating a New Culture and Career Challenges

    12:47 Australia: Adventures and Missteps Down Under

    20:57 Hawaii: Finding Home but Not Career Fulfillment

    25:10 The Journey to Career Clarity

    32:33 Embracing the Journey and Finding Belonging

    🔗 Next steps:

    • 3 ChatGPT Prompts to Find Career Clarity → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/Mr7xm4zG
    • Deepening Your Self-Worth for Career Confidence → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/4KENh8tF
    • 35+ Progressive Companies Hiring Now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/xTDHFSpJ
    • 17 Fill-in-the-Blank Templates to Reach Out to Recruiters → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/6WK6yxdR
    • Networking and Application Tracker → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/XypBhjfU
    • The Complete Industry Alignment Guide →...
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  • 8 Signs You’re Quiet Cracking at Work (and Why It’s Worse Than Burnout)
    Sep 22 2025

    Feeling exhausted despite performing well at work? Your job might be quietly breaking you. Get The Complete Industry Alignment Guide and start protecting yourself → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/buGFRSmn

    In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Theresa White, a 5x certified career coach, exposes quiet cracking—the silent epidemic destroying high performers across every industry in 2025.

    If you wake up exhausted after a full night's sleep, if tasks that used to light you up now feel pointless, or if you're just trying to survive each workday without falling apart, you're experiencing quiet cracking. This isn't burnout—it's something much worse and far more invisible.

    Theresa breaks down the $8.8 trillion global productivity crisis caused by quiet cracking, revealing how toxic profit-first workplaces are systematically breaking employees in slow motion. She exposes the shocking reality that CEOs now earn 285 times more than average workers while employees absorb impossible workloads, wage stagnation, and constant layoff threats.


    This isn't about being weak or not speaking up enough. This is about a system designed to extract every drop of creativity, energy, and joy from workers while calling it "efficiency."


    🎧 You'll learn:

    • What quiet cracking is and how it differs from quiet quitting and burnout
    • The systemic causes behind this silent epidemic (overwork, AI displacement, economic instability)
    • How to recognize the 8 warning signs of quiet cracking in yourself or others
    • Actionable strategies to protect your energy and set boundaries that stick
    • How to plan a strategic exit from toxic workplaces without risking your income
    • Why high achievers are most vulnerable to quiet cracking
    • The real cost of ignoring this crisis on employees, companies, and society


    Theresa shares real stories from the front lines and provides a roadmap to reclaim your energy, voice, and future. Whether you're slowly unraveling, leading a team showing these signs, or planning your escape from a toxic workplace, this episode offers hope and practical tools for change.


    This is not about "just being more resilient." It's about recognizing that you deserve work that energizes you, not work that quietly destroys you.


    ⏱ Episode Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction to Quiet Cracking

    02:05 Defining Quiet Cracking

    02:58 The Systemic Causes of Quiet Cracking

    04:53 The Impact on Employees and Workplaces

    08:06 Recognizing the Signs of Quiet Cracking

    28:49 Strategies to Combat Quiet Cracking

    49:02 Systemic Solutions and Hope for the Future

    57:36 Conclusion and Call to Action


    If this hit hard, you’re not alone. Start your exit strategy or protect your energy today:

    • 3 ChatGPT Prompts to Find Career Clarity → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/Mr7xm4zG
    • Deepening Your Self-Worth for Career Confidence → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/4KENh8tF
    • 35+ Progressive Companies Hiring Now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/xTDHFSpJ
    • 17 Fill-in-the-Blank Templates to Reach Out to Recruiters → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/6WK6yxdR
    • Networking and...
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  • The Hidden Trauma Behind People-Pleasing at Work
    Sep 12 2025

    Struggling to speak up at work without guilt? Download the free Career Clarity Masterclass and start reclaiming your voice → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass

    In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Theresa White, a five-times certified career coach, shares a recent personal experience that highlights the struggles women face in being assertive at work.

    Theresa explores why setting boundaries at work feels so hard, and how your nervous system plays a bigger role than you think. If you’ve ever frozen in a meeting, laughed off disrespect, or walked away from a conversation feeling small, this one’s for you.

    Theresa emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, grounding techniques, and seeking support while building assertiveness and boundary-setting skills.

    This is not about “just being more confident.”

    It’s about unlearning survival strategies like fawning, freezing, or people-pleasing, especially if you were taught to stay small, be nice, or avoid conflict. Theresa shares personal stories, research-backed insights, and real steps to help you reclaim your voice without burning out or shutting down.

    🎧 You’ll learn:

    Why assertiveness often feels unsafe (especially for women)

    The link between trauma, people-pleasing, and silence at work

    How to reset your nervous system to feel safer speaking up

    The emotional toll of staying silent—and how to shift that

    A shame-free framework to build boundaries from within

    Whether you're recovering from workplace trauma, tired of shrinking yourself, or just ready to stop over-explaining and start owning your space—this episode is a roadmap to healing and power.

    ⏱ Episode Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction and Personal Story

    01:32 The Realization and Its Impact

    03:18 Exploring the Roots of Non-Assertiveness

    04:48 Theresa's Corporate Experiences

    14:15 Understanding Assertiveness and Work Boundaries

    29:38 Practical Steps to Build Assertiveness

    43:45 Conclusion and Encouragement


    Free resources to support your healing + clarity:

    12 Days of Career Goals → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/12-Days-of-Career-Goals

    Ultimate Transferable Skills Guide → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide

    Career Clarity Masterclass → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass


    Coaching services:

    1:1 Deep Dive Session → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/1-1-deep-dive-coaching-session

    Career Clarity Formula → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/career-clarity-formula


    Book a free clarity call:

    Ready to stop settling and start reclaiming your voice? Book a free career clarity consultation → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

    Connect with Career Coach Theresa White

    - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-a-white

    - Facebook: www.facebook.com/careerbloomcoaching/

    - Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresa_careerbloom/

    - YouTube:

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  • Forget Playing it Safe
    Sep 8 2025

    In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Theresa White, career clarity expert and five-time certified coach, guides listeners through the challenges of finding a fulfilling career. She is joined by Katy Culver, a founder, coach, and mindset mentor, who shares her inspiring journey from burnout in management consulting to thriving in a career that aligns with her true purpose.

    Together, they discuss the power of mindset, energy, and strategy in navigating career transitions. They also explore the Sparketype® Assessment and tackle common limiting beliefs that often hold professionals back from making impactful career changes. Katy's story emphasizes the importance of intentionality, building support networks, and shifting perspectives to overcome career stagnation.

    🎧 Tune in to learn how to take intentional steps, embrace your strengths, and build a career that truly fulfills you.

    - (00:00) Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

    - (00:55) The Power of Mindset, Energy, and Strategy

    - (01:23) Meet Katy Culver: Founder, Coach, and Mindset Mentor

    - (02:44) Discovering Your Sparketype®

    - (03:54) Embracing the Advisor and Sage Roles

    - (05:20) Navigating Career Transitions and Finding Fulfillment

    - (07:27) The Importance of Clarity and Intentionality

    - (10:24) Taking Action and Overcoming Fear

    - (17:25) Building Conviction and Personal Branding

    - (20:33) Setting Long-Term Career Goals

    - (21:29) Finding Your Energizers

    - (22:17) The Importance of Aha Moments

    - (23:40) Navigating Burnout

    - (30:16) Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

    - (35:34) The Power of Coaching

    - (36:46) Conclusion and Contact Information

    👉 Ready for career clarity in record time? Request a free consultation with me at www.careerclaritycoaching.com/consultation


    Connect with Me:

    - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-a-white

    - Facebook: www.facebook.com/careerbloomcoaching/

    - Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresa_careerbloom/

    - YouTube: www.youtube.com/@careerbloom

    - TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@career.bloom

    - Website: www.CareerBloomCoaching.com


    Connect with Katy Culver:

    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyculverr/

    - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katyculver

    - Website: https://katyculver.co/newsletter


    Don’t miss out on future episodes! Follow Career Clarity Unlocked now to stay updated on new insights and strategies for finding a career that truly lights you up.


    © Copyright 2024 Spark Endeavors, Inc. All rights reserved. Learn more at www.sparketype.com.


    #CareerClarity #CareerChange #CareerCoaching #Sparketype #MindsetMatters #CareerReinvention...

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    39 m
  • How to make Your Job Search Suck Less (and maybe even fun)
    Sep 1 2025

    In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Theresa White, career clarity expert and five-time certified coach, is here to help you say goodbye to the dreaded job search grind. Using the Sparketype assessment, she shows you how to tap into what actually lights you up, so the process feels less like a chore and more like… well, something you don’t totally hate. 😉

    Whether you're a Maven who thrives on learning or a Maker who loves creating, Theresa’s got specific tips to make the search feel right for you. Plus, she shares a real-life success story that proves job hunting doesn’t have to be soul-sucking.

    If you’re ready to approach your job search in a way that feels natural, energizing, and yes, maybe even a little fun—this episode is for you.

    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

    (00:54) The Job Search Struggle

    (01:52) Understanding Your Sparketype

    (02:58) Job Search Strategies for Mavens

    (05:04) Job Search Strategies for Makers

    (07:11) Job Search Strategies for Scientists

    (09:57) Job Search Strategies for Essentialists

    (11:57) Job Search Strategies for Performers

    (14:43) Job Search Strategies for Sages

    (16:28) Job Search Strategies for Warriors

    (18:28) Job Search Strategies for Advisors

    (20:24) Job Search Strategies for Advocates

    (22:40) Job Search Strategies for Nurturers

    (24:14) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    👉 Ready for career clarity in record time? Request a free consultation with me at www.careerclaritycoaching.com/consultation


    Connect with Theresa White:

    • LinkedIn: @Theresa A. White
    • Facebook: Career Bloom Coaching
    • Instagram: @theresa_careerbloom
    • YouTube: @careerbloom
    • TikTok: @career.bloom
    • Website: www.CareerBloomCoaching.com


    Don’t miss out on future episodes! Follow Career Clarity Unlocked now to stay updated on new insights and strategies for finding a career that truly lights you up.


    © Copyright 2024 Spark Endeavors, Inc. All rights reserved. Learn more at www.sparketype.com.


    #CareerClarity #Sparketype #JobSearch #JonathanFields #JobSearchStrategy #WorkThatMatters #CareerFulfillment #FindYourSpark #PurposeDrivenCareer #CareerChange2025 #BurnoutRecovery #DoWhatYouLove #CareerCoach #CareerTransformation #WorkWithPurpose #CareerGrowth2025 #CareerAdvice #MeaningfulWork #PassionAndPurpose #AlignedCareer


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  • Escape Burnout and Find Career Fulfillment
    Aug 25 2025

    In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, host Theresa White, a career clarity expert and five-time certified career coach, sits down with Carolina Bakker, also known as the Rat Race Recovery Coach. Together, they uncover the path to escaping corporate burnout and reclaiming energy, joy, and fulfillment in your career.

    Carolina shares her deeply personal story, from her breaking point in corporate America to rediscovering her purpose as a coach helping high-achieving women step off the hamster wheel. Theresa and Carolina dive into powerful topics like overcoming workplace trauma, using intuition to guide career decisions, and practical strategies for rebuilding confidence and self-worth.

    Episode Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

    00:53 The Corporate Rat Race: A Real Struggle

    01:23 Meet Carolina Bakker: From Burnout to Bliss

    02:42 Carolina's Journey: Corporate America to Coaching

    06:25 The Breaking Point: A Life-Changing Realization

    14:24 The Aftermath: Embracing Change and Self-Care

    27:46 The Power of Intuition in Career Decisions

    31:59 Navigating Growth and Fear in Decision Making

    32:42 The Power of Intuition in Coaching

    33:48 Introduction to the Sparketype® Assessment

    34:58 Rediscovering the Advisor Sparketype®

    39:34 Understanding Workplace Trauma

    40:09 The Impact of Workplace Trauma on Health

    41:08 Real-Life Example of Workplace Trauma

    44:09 The Long-Term Effects of Workplace Trauma

    48:22 Reclaiming Confidence and Self-Worth

    55:17 The Power of Words and Responsibility

    56:19 First Steps to Reclaiming Joy and Life

    01:00:31 Connecting with Carolina Bakker

    01:01:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    👉 Ready for career clarity in record time? Request a free consultation with Theresa at www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation.

    Connect with Carolina Bakker:
    • Website: Rat Race Recovery
    • LinkedIn: Carolina Bakker
    • YouTube: Rat Race Recovery Channel

    Connect with Theresa White:
    • LinkedIn: @Theresa A. White
    • Facebook: Career Bloom Coaching
    • Instagram: @theresa_careerbloom
    • YouTube: careerbloom
    • TikTok: @career.bloom
    • Website: www.CareerBloomCoaching.com

    Don’t miss out on future episodes! Follow Career Clarity Unlocked now to stay updated on new insights and strategies for finding a career that truly lights you up.

    © Copyright 2024 Spark Endeavors, Inc. All rights reserved. Learn more at www.sparketype.com.

    #CareerClarity #SelfWorth #CareerCoaching #CareerChange #Burnout #MentalHealth #CareerGrowth #ExecutivePresence #CareerChange #CareerAlignment...

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  • Why “Fake It Till You Make It” Fails and What Builds Real Confidence
    Aug 19 2025

    Tired of surface-level confidence tips that don’t actually help you feel secure in your career? Join the free Career Change Masterclass and start building confidence that lasts → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass

    In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, Career Coach Theresa White reveals why “fake it till you make it” is keeping professionals stuck, and what to do instead. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing confidence instead of living it, this conversation breaks down the real roots of confidence: self-worth, self-trust, and authentic self-expression.

    Theresa walks you through her proven framework for building confidence from the inside out, using a powerful tree analogy to explain how confidence grows (and why most quick fixes fail). You’ll learn how your early experiences shape your beliefs, how to rebuild trust in yourself, and how to show up with clarity in your career—without pretending to be someone you’re not.

    🎧 What You’ll Learn:

    • Why quick-fix confidence career advice doesn’t work
    • How to rebuild your self-worth and self-trust from the ground up
    • What “embodied confidence” actually feels like
    • How your childhood patterns may still affect your confidence at work
    • Two powerful case studies of clients who built real confidence through career clarity
    • How to move through rejection without collapsing your self-esteem

    📍Episode Guide:

    00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

    00:39 The Importance of Confidence in Your Career

    01:19 The Tree Analogy of Confidence

    02:33 Unpacking the Layers of Confidence

    02:50 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Confidence

    04:44 Building Self-Trust and Authentic Confidence

    07:42 The Problem with Surface-Level Confidence Advice

    09:46 Understanding and Embracing Your Beliefs

    15:22 The Role of Self-Worth in Career Confidence

    22:28 Strengthening Self-Trust for Lasting Confidence

    27:06 Embracing and Moving Through Rejection

    27:54 Building Self-Trust and Confidence

    28:35 Real-Life Confidence Example

    29:56 Strengthening Confidence Through Practice

    35:27 Aligning Body and Mind for Authentic Confidence

    38:22 Case Study: Career Change Challenges

    43:34 Case Study: Building Confidence from the Ground Up

    51:42 Career Change Masterclass

    52:52 Final Career Tips

    If you're done performing and ready to feel confident in your own skin, this one’s for you.

    🎓 Free career resources to support your career clarity & confidence:

    • [Career Change Masterclass] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass
    • [Transferable Skills Guide] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide
    • [12 Days of Career Goals] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/12-Days-of-Career-Goals
    • [Impact-Driven Job Guide] → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

    💼 Services:

    • Book your free clarity consultation → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation


    Connect with Theresa White:

    • LinkedIn:
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    54 m