Shinebright Career Coach Blog 

Do you feel anxious outside of work just thinking about your job and want to make a change but feel hopeless when you attempt to look for another career? If you’re yearning for the kind of career success that makes you feel energized, engaged. and fulfilled but are unsure about how to get there, let us help you! We would love to give you some pointers on how to advocate for yourself and make the right moves to achieve the outcome you’re looking for. In this video we will c

Zoom fatigue, it’s a real thing, and most people are feeling it bad these days. Whether it’s the exhaustion of back to back meetings or the lack of personal connection, people are depleted. This video is for those of you who are searching for ways to upgrade your zoom game so you can curb that zoom fatigue and feel more connected even when working remotely. In this video we will go over some helpful tips to upgrade your zoom game, including: - What is zoom fatigue and why d

Are you unhappy with your job but don’t know what else you could do? Do you find yourself scrolling the job boards like you’re on Facebook, hoping to find career inspiration? But instead of inspiration, feelings of overwhelm start to creep in? Then slowly the overwhelm turns to paralysis and you think “where do I even begin?” “How do I know what I want or what I would be good at?” “Would I even be good at anything?” STOP SCROLLING THE JOB BOARDS! In this video I will cover:

Have you been thinking about hiring a career coach? Have you been wondering if having a coach could help you navigate your career better? Or are you really stuck and not sure where you want to be in your career? Having a coach on your side is more helpful than you can imagine when it comes to making progress in your career, having a plan, growing and advancing and cultivating career happiness. In this video we cover how hiring a coach helps you: -Get unstuck and make in pr

A job search is a marathon, it takes patience, diligence, hard work and a winning mindset. On average getting a new job takes several months. It can feel frustrating, exhausting, and hopeless. Does this sound familiar? How do you stay focused, energized and moving forward? Keeping a positive outlook is not easy but following the five tips I outline for you in this video will help you stay focused, find energy and keep moving forward until you get the job. In this video I wil

Are you doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud? Do you feel like you have imposter syndrome? So do 90% of the clients we work with, from recent to college graduates to executives, no one seems immune these days to feeling like they’re not measuring up. What if you're actually not flawed? What if it’s the environment you’re working in, a toxic company or boss, or just an indicator it’s time to start exploring your strengths. In this video we cover: - What is impost

Do you want to make a career change but are so frozen with fear that you don’t know what to do or where to start? Have you been applying to every kind of job you find and feel like nothing is working out and that maybe you shouldn’t make a career change? Let me help you find your courage to MAKE a change that sticks. Change is overwhelming but clarity and a process will help you find courage and feel brave to go after what you really want in your career! Takeaways - Find the

Are you ready to throw in the towel on your job search? Are you frustrated and resentful that you have made “no progress” in trying to find a job? Do you dread Mondays when everyone else is going to work and you are back on the job boards? If so, it is important you start focusing on helping yourself realize that progress in a job search looks and feels different than you might think. Progress involves hundreds of emails, hundreds of conversations, and LinkedIn searches. It a

Are you struggling to find your purpose? Feeling like everyone else has it figured out while you're stuck in a job that leaves you unfulfilled? You're not alone. Many professionals in Los Angeles seek more meaningful careers. In this video, we’ll walk you through the key steps to discover your true purpose and transition into a career that aligns with your strengths and values, helping you find lasting fulfillment in your work. In this video, I cover: 1. Why finding your pu

Are you struggling to keep a positive mindset in your job search? Finding yourself stressed, overwhelmed, ineffective, and doubting you’ll ever find a new job? You’re probably getting stuck in old patterns that aren’t setting you up for success. The key to uncovering what those patterns may be is to look at your strengths. I know that seems counterintuitive. But, often times the overuse of our strengths can lead us straight into our weaknesses and if we’re not self-aware, the

Do you describe yourself as a “jack of all trades”? While this can be well intended, it can cause confusion and a lack of clarity in a job search as well as when trying to advance in your career. Doing the work to define what you have to contribute and how you can best add value to an organization allows you to create a more focused job search, to stand out in interviews, and to land the roles that actually energize and fulfill you. In this video, I cover: 1. What are the

Are you doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud? Do you feel like you have imposter syndrome? So, do 90% of the clients we work with, from recent to college graduates to executives, no one seems immune these days to feeling like they’re not measuring up. What if you're actually not flawed? What if it’s the environment you’re working in, a toxic company or boss, or just an indicator it’s time to start exploring your strengths. In this video we cover: - What is impos

Are you so frustrated by your job search that you do not even remember what you are good at? Do you spend hours applying to jobs on job boards without ever hearing a word back? You are most likely not using the most powerful parts of who you are in your job search and feeling a lack of connection to yourself. Our Strengths-Based Coaching approach to job searching helps you to identify your greatest opportunities for the potential that result in engagement, energy, and satis

Do you hate your job? Do you feel like you are undervalued? Do you need motivation to quit your job? In this video I remind you of the most important driver in your career, your job happiness. Are you staying in your job for the wrong reasons? Let me help you take time to figure out steps to think through in order to make the right decision. It is all about making YOURSELF and YOUR CAREER GOALS the priorities. In this video, I cover: - How to reflect and figure out why you

Do you hate NETWORKING? Do you want to learn how to NETWORK? In this video I share incredibly important career guidance and job search tips. Networking terrifies some people (most) and I am here to help you develop a strong mindset about networking and networking skills that will change your professional life AND YOU!!!! In this video, I cover: 1. How to think differently about networking and face your fears 2. Job search truths - People get people jobs, how to network wi

Are you experiencing uncertainty in your life and career? Well, you’re certainly not alone. After the last few years, many people are asking big questions about what really matters to them and are they living the lives they want. But, it’s scary to ask those questions because often the answers aren’t immediately clear and we enter into a space of uncertainty that is VERY uncomfortable. Rather than letting the fear and discomfort of uncertainty lead you to rash decisions, che

Have you considered joining the Great Resignation and quitting your job too? Are you feeling job burnout and unfulfilled by the work you’re doing? Did the last few years of COVID-19 and working from home make you realize how unhappy you are with your career? You are not alone! But before you quit your job, watch this video to learn what they haven’t told you about the Great Resignation. In this video, I cover: 1. How did people feel after they quit their jobs during the G

Do you hate NETWORKING? Do you want to learn how to NETWORK? In this video I share incredibly important career guidance and job search tips. Networking terrifies some people (most) and I am here to help you develop a strong mindset about networking and networking skills that will change your professional life AND YOU!!!! In this video, I cover: - How to think differently about networking and face your fears - Job search truths - People get people jobs, how to network with

Shinebright career coaches give helpful insights and tips to the importance of self-confidence during the job search or career transition.

Two of our very own Shinebright team members had the extreme fortune of seeing Brené Brown, a rockstar research professor and author of several books on shame, courage and vulnerability, speak at UCLA last month. Inspired and energized by her direct and frank way of communicating complex intellectual ideals, we spent much of the following week digesting her approach to her research, and discussing how those topics translate into the work we do with Shinebright clients as coac