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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LinkedIn: ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennlandis/
IG: ➡︎ http://instagram.com/ASKJENNLANDIS
X: ➡︎ http://x.com/askjennlandis
FB: ➡︎https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567176982476

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!

Is your resume getting lost in a sea of qualified candidates? Are you looking for a competitive edge to get that next promotion?

In today's competitive job market, the old "hustle" mentality isn't enough to land the best career opportunities. Get the guide at: https://www.jennlandis.com/yourbreakthroughguide

It’s time for a new approach, one that is designed to give you the competitive edge you need for a true career breakthrough.

In this motivational video, I’ll introduce a counterintuitive but powerful 5-step formula to success and increased visibility that proves your ability to daydream is more valuable than your resume. Whether you’re seeking career advancement via a promotion, preparing for future career growth, or looking for career insights, you’ll discover how to turn free-flowing thought into a “visibility project” that showcases your initiative, resourcefulness, and bold thinking—helping you stand out to decision-makers and make meaningful progress in your professional growth.

🔥We’ll break down my "Daydreaming" framework for career planning, leadership development, and landing your next job promotion:
➡️ Step 1: Daydreaming: How to unlock creativity and explore your ideal career path for women career growth and talented professionals.
➡️ Step 2: Curiosity: A career development strategy that sparks new career building ideas.
➡️ Step 3: Ideation: Transform your thoughts into actionable steps for job advancement and promotion.
➡️ Step 4: Scrappiness: Develop a “make-it-work” attitude that builds mental strength and resilience for workplace success.
➡️ Step 5: Relationships: Share your project to boost visibility, inspire others, and open doors for career advancement.

This episode is packed with expert advice, career coach insights, and success tips for women at work and bold professionals ready to capture breakthrough success.

Whether you’re asking, “How can I advance my career?” or “How do I stand out among the competition?", this episode will guide you.

Stop letting a flat, backward-looking resume define your potential. Start using career growth hacks, career development tips, and professional growth strategies to create a forward-looking pitch that lands you the breakthrough promotion you deserve.

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🔗 *CONNECT WITH JENN LANDIS*
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► 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/

Is fear holding you back? What if you could transform fear into your greatest superpower? You can overcome fear and doubt! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ZBFUlI5KryE

In this episode of Daring Breakthroughs, host Jenn Landis sits down with world-class extreme sportswoman and performance coach Jennie "Adrenajen" Milton. Jennie shares her incredible journey from a self-described "scaredy cat" to a heli-skiing powerhouse who thrives under pressure. She reveals the exact moment she decided to face her fears head-on, culminating in a life-changing experience on a mountaintop in Alaska.

🔥 In this episode, you will learn:

• Jennie's powerful FEAR Formula (Forecast, Educate, Adapt, Repeat) to build unshakable courage step-by-step.
• How to reframe the physical sensation of fear and use adrenaline as the "spark" to fuel your breakthroughs.
• Practical strategies to advocate for yourself, use your voice, and push for the opportunities you deserve.
• Why your mission must be more important than your comfort and how to keep going when you face your worst-case scenario.
• Jennie's inspiring personal story of overcoming fear and adversity and her powerful motto: "When fear says, 'not you,' adrenaline says, 'watch me.'"

This conversation is packed with actionable advice for any professional woman ready to break through self-doubt and achieve her most daring ambitions.

🔗 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/

🔗 Connect with Jennie “Adrenajen” Milton:
► Website: https://www.jenniemilton.com

► Book Jennie to Speak at Your Next Event: https://jenniemilton.com/speaker

► Instagram: @Adrenajen

► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieadrenajenmiltonspeaker

📚 Children's Books:

• Gail and the Red Kite of Courage https://a.co/d/5nWvPsu
• Gail and the Wind Warriors https://a.co/d/dhRWS2p (Released this week!)

Stuck replaying past mistakes or letting negative thoughts take over? These powerful mindset hacks for success can transform your life.

In this motivational episode from Daring Breakthroughs, author and speaker Jenn Landis shares powerful, science-backed mindset hacks for success to help you develop a success mindset, tap into your personal growth, and build the habits of successful people. She shares 4 success mindset techniques to rewire your brain.

You’ll learn how to activate your brain’s “focus filter”—the Reticular Activating System (RAS)—and train it to filter for positivity, opportunity, and momentum. These practical tools are perfect for anyone committed to self-improvement, building a growth mindset, and developing high-performance habits that stick.

Whether you're stuck in a cycle of self-doubt or just need to add new growth mindset hacks to your toolkit, these techniques will help you change your focus, reframe negative thinking, and unlock mental strength—one intentional habit at a time.

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00:00 Welcome to Daring Breakthroughs: Evicting Stuck Thoughts

00:46 From Walmart to Wall Street: Jenn's Journey

01:05 Beyond Impostor Syndrome: The Danger of Looking Back

03:00 The "Rearview Mirror" Trap: A Powerful Analogy

04:47 Understanding Your Brain's Focus Filter: The RAS

07:00 How Your RAS Filters Information: Real-World Examples

08:45 Training Your Brain: Intentional Focus is Key

12:15 Tool 1: The Power of Gratitude Practice

14:50 Tool 2: Pick Your Word & Write Your Affirmation

17:50 Tool 3: Sabotage Yourself with "Pops of Joy"

21:30 Tool 4: Your Personalized Mindset Shift

22:45 What's Next: Mental Strength with Jenny "Adrenaline" Milton

23:18 Connect with Jenn Landis & Daring Breakthroughs

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🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:

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► Get your FREE “Pops of Joy” Checklist: https://yourbreakthroughguide.com

► Beat Impostor Syndrome with our Fill-in-the-Blank Affirmations: https://yourbreakthroughguide.com

► Order Jenn’s book, Break Up. Break In. Breakthrough!: https://www.jennlandis.com/book

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💡 ABOUT THE DARING BREAKTHROUGHS PODCAST:

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Daring Breakthroughs is a podcast that celebrates stories of those who dared and offers strategies for those who will! Each week, we deliver practical strategies, inspiring stories, and motivational tips to help you gain confidence, get clear, and change your focus toward what truly matters. Hosted by Jenn Landis—author, speaker, C-Suite leader, and breakthrough strategist—this channel equips you with tools to reframe your mindset, build success habits, and achieve lasting professional growth.

⭐️ New episodes posted weekly.

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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 The Breakthrough Club for Women: https://www.jennlandis.com/membership

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Let’s Connect!

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LinkedIn: ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennlandis/

IG: ➡︎ http://instagram.com/ASKJENNLANDIS

X: ➡︎ http://x.com/askjennlandis

FB: ➡︎https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567176982476

Fighting Imposter Syndrome? You’re not alone.

Studies show that 70% of people struggle with imposter syndrome at some point—especially high achievers who still feel like a fraud at work, even with major accomplishments. If you're constantly battling doubt, fighting imposter syndrome, and self-sabotage, it's time for a breakthrough.

In this episode of Daring Breakthroughs, host Jenn Landis—who went from Walmart to Wall Street—opens up about her own journey of feeling like a fraud, even while climbing to the C-suite. She shares a simple yet powerful mindset shift to help you overcome imposter syndrome, start unlocking mental strength, and take back your confidence.

We’ll talk psychology, perfectionism, and why it’s important to just be yourself. Whether you're dealing with feeling like a fraud at work, struggling with mental health awareness, or learning how to deal with self sabotage, this episode offers tools for your personal evolution.

You’ll also hear how inspiring ideas helped Jenn—and how they can help you too. Whether you feel like an imposter or want to support someone who does, you’ll leave with real tools and a renewed sense of self-worth.

🎯 It’s time to stop letting feeling like a fraud hold you back. You’re not alone—and you’re more qualified than you think.

💥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who's ready to break through!

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00:00 - Fighting Imposter Syndrome: The Shocking Statistic
01:45 - My C-Suite Impostor Syndrome Story
05:15 - The Surprising Origin of The Imposter Syndrome
07:08 - Internal vs. External Causes (Perfectionism, Criticism & More)
10:20 - The #1 Trick to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
11:00 - How to Reframe Internal Pressures as "Definitions"
14:30 - External Pressures as Invitations You Can Decline
17:30 - Journaling, Affirmations, & Your "Conqueror Log"
19:00 - The Power of a Supportive Community

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🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:
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► Beat Impostor Syndrome with our Fill-in-the-Blank Affirmations: https://yourbreakthroughguide.com
► Order Jenn’s book, Break Up. Break In. Breakthrough!: https://www.jennlandis.com/book

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💡 ABOUT THE DARING BREAKTHROUGHS PODCAST
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*Daring Breakthroughs* is a podcast that celebrates stories of those who dared and offers strategies for those who will! Each week, we deliver practical strategies, inspiring stories, and motivational tips to help you gain confidence, get clear, and change your focus toward what truly matters. Hosted by Jenn Landis—author, speaker, C-Suite leader, and breakthrough strategist—this channel equips you with tools to reframe your mindset, build success habits, and achieve lasting professional growth.

⭐️ New episodes posted weekly.

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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 The Breakthrough Club for Women: https://www.jennlandis.com/membership

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Let’s Connect!
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LinkedIn: ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennlandis/
IG: ➡︎ http://instagram.com/ASKJENNLANDIS
X: ➡︎ http://x.com/askjennlandis
FB: ➡︎https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567176982476