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Fulfilling Career Podcast

Dr. Tega Edwin

The Fulfilling Career Podcast with Dr. Tega Edwin is a show for professional women who are ready to leave draining jobs and work in fulfilling careers that allows them to thrive at work, live on purpose, and get paid a dream salary. Whether you're trying to find your fulfilling career, grow your current career, or successfully job search, every week, you'll hear strategies and insights to help you transform your mindset and reach your career goals.

You'll hear about topics like how to find a fulfilling career, negotiating your salary, improving your interview skills, positioning yourself for a promotion, and more.

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#168
August 31 · 38 min
Why You Think You Can't Do Anything Else But Your Current Job
#168 - If you've been in the same job or profession for years and a part of you has started to believe that this is all you can do in your career, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega breaks down why so many mid-career women develop this mindset, why it's more dangerous than you might think, and exactly where it comes from. In this episode, you'll learn the six specific reasons women with years of experience convince themselves they have no other career options, and what it looks like when that changes. If you've ever read a job description and immediately talked yourself out of applying, or felt like your skills only work in your current role, this episode is going to shift the way you see yourself and your skills. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#167
August 17 · 25 min
Fix Your Broken Job Search: How She Pivoted After 19 Years Without Starting Over
#167 - Learn more about the career clarity and job search coaching program, Find Your Fulfilling Career, and book your free Career Clarity Call here: https://findyourfulfillingcareer.com/ If you've been in your career for a long time and you're afraid to pivot because you think you'll have to start over or take a pay cut, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega sits down with Katrina, a former client who spent 19 years at the same company and was unhappy for 15 of them, to talk about what finally made her move and what that journey actually looked like. In this conversation, you'll hear what helped Katrina get clear on what she actually wanted, how she was able to see her experience differently, and what happened when she finally made the move. If you've been telling yourself it's too late or too risky to change careers, this one is going to challenge that story.
#166
August 3 · 36 min
Fix Your Broken Job Search: How to Land a Job You Love Faster
#166 - If you've been applying consistently for six months or more with ten-plus years of experience and you still haven't gotten an offer, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega breaks down exactly why your job search might be taking so long, and the patterns she's seeing repeatedly in mid-career women's job searches that are making the whole process slower than it needs to be. You'll learn the three things women who are landing jobs faster right now are doing differently, and how each one shifts the entire pace of your search. Whether you've been at this for seven months or you're just realizing something isn't working, this episode will help you see what to change and where to start. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#165
July 27 · 31 min
Fix Your Broken Job Search: Are You Overqualified, Underqualified, or Just Stuck?
#165 - If you've been job searching as a mid-career woman and you keep hearing that you're overqualified, or you keep talking yourself out of applying because you feel underqualified, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega breaks down why both of those stories are pointing to the same root problem, and what's actually getting in the way of landing a job you're genuinely excited about. You'll learn the framework Dr. Tega uses with her clients to get crystal clear on what they want and how to position themselves so the job market stops feeling like it's working against them. Whether you've been applying for months with nothing to show for it, or you've stopped applying altogether, this episode will help you finally see what's really holding you back, and what to do about it. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#164
July 20 · 28 min
Fix Your Broken Job Search: Why the Job Market Feels Impossible Right Now
#164 - Everywhere you look, someone has applied to 300 jobs and heard nothing back, or has been searching for two years with a strong resume and all the right qualifications. So you sit in a job that's draining you, wondering whether it even makes sense to try. In this episode, Dr. Tega breaks down the five reasons the job market genuinely is harder right now, and then explains why the market still isn't the reason you're not getting hired. You'll learn what's actually behind the silence on your applications, why the approach most people double down on has never worked, and the shift that consistently gets mid-career women hired instead. Whether you've been quietly applying for months or you've been too discouraged to start, this episode will show you where to put your energy so the market stops feeling impossible. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#163
July 13 · 25 min
Fix Your Broken Job Search: Can You Actually Get Paid Well AND Like Your Job?
#163 - If you've been unhappy in your job for years but you stay because the money is good, you've probably told yourself the same thing most mid-career women do. That you can either enjoy your work or get paid well, but you can't have both. In this episode, Dr. Tega unpacks where that belief actually comes from, and why it's quietly keeping you stuck in a job that's draining you. You'll learn the three messages that taught you to choose between meaning and money, what your life actually looks like when you have work you enjoy AND a paycheck you're proud of, and the first two steps to making that your reality. Whether you're single and carrying every bill yourself or supporting a whole family, this episode will help you stop settling for other people's version of what's possible. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#162
July 6 · 36 min
Fix Your Broken Job Search: How to Talk About Your Experience So You Get Hired
#162 - You have the years, skills, and track record for the job you want, and you're applying and still not able to land a job. It's confusing and exhausting, and it makes you wonder what you're doing wrong. In this episode, Dr. Tega explains why job searching is a marketing game and not a qualifications game, and why how you talk about your experience might be the very thing keeping you from the offer. You'll learn the two biggest mistakes mid-career women make when they talk about their experience, and the two specific places where a few changes completely shift how recruiters and hiring managers see you. Whether you're pivoting into a new field or reaching for a higher-level role in the one you're in, this episode will help you talk about your experience in a way that finally gets you hired. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#161
June 29 · 26 min
Fix Your Broken Job Search: Why You're Not Hearing Back on Job Applications
#161 - If you've been applying to job after job and hearing nothing back, or making it to a screening only to get ghosted, it's easy to start believing the problem is you. In this episode, Dr. Tega breaks down the three real reasons mid-career women aren't hearing back on their job applications, and why the job search that worked earlier in your career is quietly working against you now. You'll learn why your current approach is costing you interviews, and what makes a mid-career job search genuinely different. Whether you've been in your career for 10 years or 20, and whether you're applying to everything or carefully picking your spots, this episode will help you start diagnosing what's broken so you can land a fulfilling, higher paying job you actually enjoy. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#160
June 22 · 33 min
You're Good at Your Job, So Why Are You So Unhappy?
#160 - If you’ve been getting great performance reviews but still feeling exhausted, bored, and deeply dissatisfied at work, in this episode Dr. Tega is breaking down exactly why you can be good at your job and still be so unhappy. You’ll learn about the career phase most professional women find themselves in when this disconnect hits hardest, and the three specific ways that being good at your job can actually work against your happiness. Whether you’ve been quietly gaslighting yourself into staying or you’re finally ready to name what’s actually going on, this episode will give you the clarity and the language to start making a change. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#159
June 15 · 12 min
Is It Time to Finally Quit Your Job? 5 Signs The Answer is Yes!
#159 - If you've been asking yourself whether it's finally time to quit your job but you keep going back and forth about it, in this episode Dr. Tega is walking you through five specific signs that it is time to leave your miserable job and find work that actually fulfills you. You'll learn what your body has been trying to tell you, what your mindset might be getting wrong about rest and risk, and why staying in a job that doesn't fit who you are is costing you far more than you realize. Whether you've been on the fence for months or you've been quietly tolerating a draining job for years, this episode will help you get off the fence and get clear. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#158
June 8 · 31 min
The Career Mistakes That Are Secretly Destroying Your Ability to Rest
#158 - If you've been feeling exhausted and burnt out no matter how much rest you get, in this episode Dr. Tega is breaking down two specific career mistakes that could be secretly destroying your ability to rest and restore. You'll learn why certain professional habits and mindsets can make true rest nearly impossible, and what to start doing differently. Whether you're a high achiever who can't seem to slow down or a professional woman who's been in survival mode for years, this episode will help you understand what's actually standing between you and real restoration. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#157
June 1 · 23 min
5 Things You Stop Tolerating When You Finally Love Your Job
#157 - If you've been in a job that doesn't fit you for long enough, you've probably started accepting things that aren't actually okay — from how you feel physically to how you show up every day. In this episode, Dr. Tega is sharing five specific ways your behavior changes when you finally pivot into work you genuinely love, and why those changes go far beyond your career. This isn't just about having a better job title or a bigger paycheck. It's about the life that becomes possible when your work stops draining you and starts actually fitting who you are. Whether you've been unhappy for two years or ten, this episode will give you a clear picture of what you're really settling for, and what's waiting for you on the other side. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#156
May 25 · 29 min
The Surprising Ways Your Life Changes When You Pivot to a Fulfilling Career
#156 - If you've been sitting on the fence about making a career pivot because you keep focusing on everything you might lose, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega is sharing some of the most surprising ways your life transforms when you do the work to pivot into a fulfilling career, starting with what she noticed in her own life and followed by what she's heard from clients who've made the leap. This isn't about the obvious stuff. It's about the changes that catch you off guard, the ones that reach into every area of your life, not just your work. Whether you've been unhappy in your career for three years or ten, this episode will give you a vision for what's waiting on the other side. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#155
May 18 · 38 min
How High Achievers Sabotage Their Career Pivots by Going It Alone
#155 - If you're a high-achieving woman who's been trying to figure out your career pivot on your own and you're still stuck, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega breaks down why the very drive that made you successful in your career might be the same thing that's keeping you from making the pivot you want. In this episode, you'll learn the three specific ways high achievers sabotage their own career pivots when they try to go it alone, and how the right support can change everything. Whether you're mid-career and unsure of your next move or you've been spinning your wheels for over a year, this episode will help you understand why nothing has worked, and what to do differently.
#154
May 11 · 43 min
How One Woman Went From "I'm Not Qualified" to Landing a Job She Loves
#154 - If you've been making career decisions based on what everyone around you thinks you should do, and you've convinced yourself you're not qualified for the roles you actually want, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Dr. Tega sits down with Marissa, a former client who went from years of frustration and self-doubt to landing a job she genuinely loves. You'll hear about the mindset work that changed everything for Marissa, the moment she finally saw herself as fully qualified for the opportunities she'd been passing up, and what she has to say to the woman who's still on the fence. Whether you've been in the same career for years and feel like you can't see a way out, or you keep making moves that land you right back where you started, this episode is going to speak directly to where you are. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#153
May 4 · 35 min
The Career Pivot Timeline: How Long Does It Actually Take?
#153 - If you've been applying to jobs for a few months without results and you're starting to wonder whether your career pivot is ever going to work, this episode is for you. In this episode, Dr. Tega breaks down why having the wrong time expectations is one of the biggest reasons women give up on their career pivots too soon, and walks you through exactly what the pivot process looks like from start to finish. You'll learn the five phases every career pivot goes through, the factors that could be shortening or lengthening your specific timeline, and how to approach this process with the right expectations so you stop second-guessing yourself and stay in it until you land the fulfilling career you actually want. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#152
April 27 · 32 min
4 Types of Career Pivots: Which One Is Right for You?
#152 - If you've been thinking about making a career change, chances are you've been treating it like one big decision. But there's more than one way to pivot, and the move that worked for someone else might not be the right one for you. In this episode, Dr. Tega breaks down the different types of career pivots, how to figure out which one you're actually dealing with, and what to think through before you make your next move. If your career feels stuck but you're not sure what kind of change you need, this one's for you. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#151
April 20 · 40 min
What Makes a Career Pivot Successful (And Why Most Women Get It Wrong)
#151 - If you've been trying to pivot into a new career but nothing seems to be working, in this episode, Dr. Tega is breaking down exactly what makes a career pivot successful and the #1 mistake most women make when trying to pivot. You'll learn the two-step solution to the #1 mistake. Whether you're a seasoned professional ready for something new or a multi-talented woman who doesn't know which direction to take in her career, this episode will help you stop spinning your wheels and land a fulfilling career. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#150
April 13 · 30 min
Why a Bad Economy Is Actually the Best Time to Plan Your Career Pivot
#150 - If you've been putting off your career pivot because the economy is bad, the job market feels impossible, and staying in your current job feels like the safe move, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega Edwin breaks down why staying in a misaligned, draining job is actually the riskier career decision you can make right now, walking through four hidden risks of staying put, and making the case that your job isn't safe, it's just familiar. She then gives five reasons why a bad economy is actually the best time to plan your career pivot: If you're a mid-career professional woman who's been unhappy for years and you're telling yourself the economy is the reason to stay stuck, this episode will show you why that reason is actually the strongest argument for starting your pivot plan today. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call
#149
April 6 · 29 min
Why Making a Career Pivot Without This One Thing Always Fails
#149 - If you’ve been trying to make a career pivot but you keep ending up stuck, scrolling job boards, applying to random roles, or giving up before you even start, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega Edwin breaks down why career pivots fail without career clarity, the three reasons most women skip this step, and why you can’t position yourself for roles you’ve never done if you don’t know what you’re aiming for. If you’re a mid-career professional woman who’s been unhappy at work for years and you’re ready to stop guessing, this episode shows you why clarity is the first step to a successful pivot. Mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Career Clarity Call If you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/call sales call

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