Have you ever felt like your career path looks more like a “spaghetti bowl” than a ladder? Are you worried that your varied background doesn’t tell a clear story? It’s time to reframe that thinking and harness your unique journey as your greatest strength. Whether you’re exploring career change, battling the fear of failure, or learning how to get out of your comfort zone, this episode is packed with insights to guide your next move.

In this episode of Daring Breakthroughs, Jenn Landis sits down with Karen Lynn Kaplan, an executive career coach, consultant, and global leader with over 30 years of experience. Karen shares her remarkable story—from being a horse wrangler in the Sierra Nevada mountains to leading high-stakes international projects in Nepal and Tunisia. She knows what it means to face uncertainty, design your career, and take courageous leaps toward personal success and career development.

If you’ve been asking yourself questions like “Am I too old to change careers?”, “How to make a career change at 30?”, or “How to switch careers without going back to school?”—this conversation will help you gain self-awareness, clarity, and confidence.

✨ Whether you’re in a job search, considering a career change, or navigating uncertainty, Karen’s story shows the key to success: staying curious, embracing change, and building courage.

🔑 In this episode, you will learn:

💡Why a high learning curve is the secret to personal growth and creating new opportunities.
💡The "Two-Year Itch": Karen and Jenn's shared insights about why many professionals feel the need to pivot every 18–24 months.
💡The incredible story of how a volunteer trip led to a dream job offer five years later.
💡Karen's 6-Step Impact Framework to move from chaos to clarity: Inquire, Make Decisions, Plan, Act, Check, and Transform.
💡How to build confidence and how to be brave, even when you’re terrified.
💡Practical career tips to elevate your professional journey.

🎨 Find Our Guest, Amanda Ray Newman:
► Website: https://www.karenlynnkaplan.com
► LinkedIn: Karen Lynn Kaplan

🔗 Connect with Jenn:
► Book: Break Up. Break In. Breakthrough! https://a.co/d/dxU9ehR
► Website and Free Resources to Support Your Next Breakthrough: https://www.jennlandis.com/yourbreakthroughguide
►Book Jenn to Speak at Your Next Event: https://www.jennlandis.com/speaking
► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennlandis/

➡️ If this story inspired you, LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE for more daring breakthroughs!

Tired of working harder but not seeing the career advancement you deserve? The problem isn't a lack of effort—it’s the lack of a proven career advancement strategy.

In this motivational video, I’m sharing my secret weapon for breakthrough success: The S.E.M. Formula (Strategize, Energize, Mobilize). This framework is the key to unlocking your next level of career growth, leadership development, and personal growth. It’s the exact system I used to navigate my own career from Walmart to Wall Street, and when making critical professional decisions, leading enterprise-wide projects, or coaching others to achieve massive career breakthroughs.

I’m so passionate about it that it’s the core subject of my new book, “Break Up. Break In. Breakthrough!”

✨ WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN:

💡 *The S.E.M. Formula:* How to Strategize, Energize, and Mobilize for guaranteed results.
💡 *Why You Need All Three:* Avoid burnout and frustration by balancing all parts of the framework.
💡 *The 3 Common Failure Points:* Do you see yourself in Shawn, Emily, or Magda? Learn how to overcome obstacles and avoid self-sabotage.
💡 *How to Apply the Formula:* From daily decisions to long-term career advancement tips, this scalable system gives you clarity and confidence.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted yourself, or struggled with feeling like a fraud at work, this video will help you build resilience, boost confidence, and unlock your true potential. Whether you’re seeking a promotion, exploring career opportunities, or strengthening your professional networking skills, the Breakthrough Formula is your competitive edge.

👉 COMING UP NEXT: I’ll introduce the Formula Generator, an online tool to create your personalized breakthrough plan. Subscribe so you don’t miss it!

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Ways to Work with Jenn
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🎤 Hire Jenn to Speak at your next event: https://www.jennlandis.com/speaking
✨ Get your breakthrough FASTER! Join Jenn’s Breakthrough Accelerator Membership for Women: https://www.jennlandis.com/membership

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Have you ever felt lonely, socially anxious, or unsure how to make friends? Do you long for a sense of community and wonder how to feel belonging?

In this episode of Daring Breakthroughs, host Jenn Landis sits down with Amanda Ray Newman, an inspiring artist, author, and speaker, to explore community, connecting through creativity, and fostering meaningful connections.

Amanda has painted over 200 murals worldwide and shares her journey of turning a "fluffy" hobby into a life-changing path. She opens up about her challenging first mission trip to Africa, where she struggled to teach, and how that experience became a breakthrough moment that shaped her purpose.

Through her story, Amanda shows how creativity, self-esteem, making friends, and connecting through art can help you overcome social anxiety, feel less lonely, and create a thriving sense of belonging.

Amanda’s simple "Pizza on Friday" method demonstrates practical ways to connect, make friends, foster creativity, and build a supportive community.

🎨 Find Our Guest, Amanda Ray Newman:
► Website: https://www.amandaraynewman.com
► Follow on Socials: @AmandaRayNewman

🔗 Connect with Jenn:
► Book: Break Up. Break In. Breakthrough! https://a.co/d/dxU9ehR
► Website and Free Resources to Support Your Next Breakthrough: https://www.jennlandis.com/yourbreakthroughguide
►Book Jenn to Speak at Your Next Event: https://www.jennlandis.com/speaking
► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennlandis/

➡️ If this story inspired you, LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE for more daring breakthroughs!