In this insightful episode, Serena sits down with Karalyn Brown, a multifaceted LinkedIn profile writer, recruitment expert, and social media maven. Karalyn brings her extensive background in HR, journalism, and recruitment to help job seekers and career changers navigate the tumultuous job market. From the impact of AI on employment to leveraging transferable skills, Karalyn shares practical strategies for making your next career move. Plus, learn about her innovative approach to accessing the hidden job market and the power of informational interviews.

Key Topics Discussed:

Current Job Market Trends:

• The evolution of the workforce pre- and post-COVID.
• The impact of global events on job availability and sector growth.
• The role of AI in shaping future employment opportunities.
  
  

Understanding and Leveraging Transferable Skills:

• Defining transferable skills and their importance in career transitions.
• Strategies for identifying your own transferable skills.
• The significance of aligning your skills with employer needs.

The Art of Informational Interviewing:

• How to effectively conduct informational interviews.
• Steps to approach potential contacts and make meaningful connections.
• Using informational interviews to boost confidence and uncover job opportunities.

The Hidden Job Market:

• What is the hidden job market and why it matters.
• Techniques to tap into unadvertised job opportunities.
• The benefits of networking and expanding your connections organically.

Career Transition Strategies:

• Smart ways to transition into a new industry without going back to school.
• Leveraging existing skills and experiences in new career paths.
• The Straight to Shortlist Challenge: A step-by-step networking strategy.

Guest Bio:

Karalyn Brown is a seasoned LinkedIn profile writer and recruitment consultant with a rich background in HR, journalism, and social media. Known for her innovative approach to career coaching, Karalyn co-hosted the Career Care Package during the pandemic and co-created Cards Against Insanity. She specializes in helping professionals navigate the job market, identify transferable skills, and access hidden job opportunities.

Connect with Karalyn Brown:

• LinkedIn: Karalyn Brown
• Website: Straight to Shortlist Challenge

Listener Action Items:

1. Reflect on your transferable skills and how they can be applied in various roles.
2. Identify at least three professionals in your desired field for informational interviews.
3. Start expanding your network by joining industry-related groups or communities.
4. Consider participating in the Straight to Shortlist Challenge for guided networking strategies.

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• Join our community on Facebook for introvert-friendly updates and discussions.

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Welcome to episode 50 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast!

Thank you for being part of this special journey. I appreciate you, I appreciate your feedback and comments about what you’re learning, and I’m grateful that we have connected here.

Today, I’m taking my own advice to be intentional by pressing pause to look back on this journey and to celebrate how far I’ve come, instead of saying “Yeah, episode 50, whatever, other people have already done hundreds of episodes!”

Tune in to discover:

1. 5 reasons to follow the still small voice of inspiration.
2. The key to starting anything new, scary, crazy, or risky.
3. Are you genuinely seeking competence or addicted to certainty and security?
4. How to circumvent impostor syndrome while being honest about your limitations.
5. How to rekindle the long-hidden dream that you can change your world.
6. 7 things I've learned in the past 21 months of podcasting.

P.S. If you’re an introvert struggling to be seen and heard at work or in your business, I hear you.

I've been there, I know the struggle, and I've got your back.

I’m putting together a new online program called The Visible Introvert Academy to help introverts:

• Stop hiding and waiting for someone to notice you,
• Make progress on your dreams and goals so that you can be seen and heard,
• Express your authentic self fully and courageously,
• Create a life that feels rich and fulfilling to you.

To join the waitlist for the program, click here.

Catch you on the next episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast.

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In this episode of the Quiet Warrior podcast, Avery Thatcher and I delve into the topic of burnout, a condition experienced by many due to chronic stress.

Given the tumultuous times we live in and the increasing pace of life and work, how do we stay alert to the signs that we may be suffering from burnout?

Avery, a former ICU nurse turned burnout recovery specialist for highly sensitive high achievers, shares insights from her personal journey and professional expertise.

Talking Points:

• The origins of burnout as a response to constant stress
• The three stages of burnout
• Why burnout is not just about stress management
• How burnout acts as a safety mechanism of the body
• How different generations perceive and handle burnout
• Cultural sensitivity in leadership
• Why resilience may be an overrated trait
• The value of small moments of self-care
• Recognizing and addressing burnout early
• The three stages of recovering from burnout
• Looking after our teams and employees
• Looking out for ourselves and our co-workers

Resources:

Where to find resources and strategies for individuals and organizations to prevent and recover from burnout:

www.BecomingAvery.com

About Avery Thatcher:

Avery specializes in helping highly sensitive people who have experienced a recent significant setback that has left them questioning who they are and what their purpose is in her one-on-one work and her group coaching experience the Mindset Reboot Program.

Connect with Avery on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/becomingavery/

If you enjoyed this episode, remember to give it a 5-star rating on whichever platform you listen from, so The Quiet Warrior Podcast can reach more introverts around the world!

Here’s how I can support you further:

• Book a call to find out how to transform from a quiet achiever into a Quiet Warrior in 12 weeks – in authentic, aligned, and sustainable ways
• Need a gift idea? Check out my inspirational book
• Meet fellow introverts online: Quiet Women Circle (women-only) and Introverts Around the World

This episode was edited by Aura House Productions