Afleveringen
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My guest in this episode is a career specialist and certified rehabilitation vocational professional (CRVP) with a master’s degree in guidance counseling.
In 2015, she founded NxCareer to help as many people as possible to find their most suitable career option. Since then, she has coached and guided more than 1000 clients to recognize their skills and get a job that better meets their expectations and their ambition. As a business owner and career specialist, she has been invited to talk on multiple media outlets and has been nominated twice as one of the Top 20 under 40 by the Greater Moncton Chamber of commerce. I’m happy to have with me today Sylvie Desjardins.
In this episode we talk about:
The stress of leaving your current job and stepping out of your comfort zone How it might be easier than you think to make the change once you are engaged to make it. How Sylvie found her "Why" How your "Why" doesn't have to be career-related The process at NxCareer to finding a career Why finding or following your passion might not be the best advice The difficulty of shedding your past identity when looking for a career change The Myers Briggs type indicator Getting past imposters syndrome and the anxiety of changing careers The importance of finding a mentor and how to do itYou can find more info about Sylvie at https://www.nxcareer.com/
Ressources talked about on the show
Careergasm
The Muse website
Contact me on the Hired by Passion Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Hiredbypassion
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You are enough with Jason Connell
With me today is a psychotherapist and meditation teacher who studied with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. He is trusted by professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and Grammy award winning entertainers. Prior to becoming a therapist, he worked as a speaker and consultant to some of the world's largest brands."
Or some stuff like that. He tells me all of that's true, but he feels it makes him seem bigger than he is. I’ve been following his writing for over a year now on his blog and really happy to have had the opportunity to have a chat with Jason Connell
In this episode we talk about
- Growing up as a child entertainer.
- The role of higher education.
- How marketing and the news play with our emotions to make us feel not good enough.
- How perusing goals for the wrong reasons will probably not bring you what you are hoping for.
- How we can be blind to psychological wounds that hold us back from achieving our goals.
You can find more information about Jason at https://jasonconnell.co/
Contact me on the Hired by Passion Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Hiredbypassion
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In this episode I get to talk with local rock-star Stephen LeBlanc!
We talk about:
-The shift from musician to entertainer.
-How he discovered that the storytelling aspect to his shows was an important element.
-The importance of reading the crowd and feeling the energy of the room
-The importance of delivering an authentic experience
-Pushing through fear and adversity
If you have any questions or comments, or just want to let me know how I can help you turn your passion into a career connect with me on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Hiredbypassion
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This episode is a brief overview of what the Hired by Passion podcast to see if it's for you. I also give you a bit of detail of who I am as the host and why I decided to do this. I hope you will be interested to follow along and be part of the conversation on Facebook. Feel free to contact me and let me know how I can help you on your journey to finding work you are passionate about.
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Brian Hirth is the founder and host of CareerTalkPro.com, and his own professional career journey has been anything but traditional. He's held over 27 different jobs and counting in many industries, lived in 13 different states throughout the United States, including Alaska, and combined a professional career, military career, and all the while continued his formal education.
Professionally his career spans over 25 years of experience in engineering, electronics, and technical management for many of the top companies and government agencies across the United States, in addition to having served over 11 years in the Army National Guard as both an officer and enlisted soldier. Back in 2007, he transitioned exclusively to providing independent engineering consulting and technical subject matter expertise for numinous Fortune 500 Companies and the U.S. Pentagon.
You can find more information on Brian at http://www.careertalkpro.com/
In this episode, Brian tells us about...
-How he discovered his talent for career counseling
-How your first job is to get paid to learn
-How going back to school is not always the best solution
-Entrepreneurship versus having a job
-Dabbling in new things and learning to fail fast
-Finding your fundamental skills and moving into a new field
-The power of volunteering to get into a new field
Some of the Books mentioned in the show
Cash Flow Quadrant - Robert T. Kiyosaki
How to Win at the Sport of Business - Mark Cuban
The E-Myth Revisited - Michael E. Gerber
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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Prescott Perez-Fox is a graphic designer, brand developer, consultant, podcaster, writer, and speaker based in New York City. His design experience spans more than fifteen years, and focuses on identity, packaging & communication design.
After years of being frustrated, he decided to change his life. Dedicating himself to learning business skills, he immersed himself in books, podcasts, lectures, and websites of entrepreneurs and successful pros. He started building a network and attending conferences, and put his knowledge into practice with his own clients. By developing systems for his business, he was able to free up time and energy to get back to the creative work.
You can find more information on Prescott on his website http://perezfox.com/ or his podcast http://www.busycreator.com/
In this episode, Prescott tells us about...
-How he went from engineering to the artistic design field
-There not being any single truth of correctness in the arts.
-Finding your style or your voice
-Conference bias and comparing yourself to others
-Habits of the highly creative people
-Showing your work and learning to make quick drafts
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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Born and raised in South Florida to a rockstar single Jamaican mother, NYC transplant Anna-Kay Thomas has always worked against the odds to pursue her dream career in entertainment media.
Following years of hard work, Anna-Kay's life changed for the better after she competed for and won a DreamJobbing competition to be a Social Buzz Reporter onVH1's Big Morning Buzz Live hosted by Nick Lachey. She has since interviewed the likes of Kevin Jonas, Hoda Kotb, John Starks, D.M.C. and more for various outlets. Prior to VH1, Anna-Kay demonstrated her red carpet talent and editorial prowess for FOX and The International Fashion Times.
Anna-Kay currently hosts and assists in the production of The Bachelorette Recap for Condé Nast and was recently highlighted by Arianna Huffington and featured onThe Huffington Post, discussing her path to entertainment.
As a result of her own humble upbringing, Anna-Kay advocates for arts programming and accessible college education and mentors young women in media, TV and film. She loves snowboarding, traveling, cooking and Dartmouth (her alma mater). She is an award-winning and nationally-ranked slam poet and was also an official contestant in the 2016 Miss New York USA pageant.
You can learn more and follow Anna-Kay on social media by visiting her website
http://www.annakaythomas.com/
In this episode, Anna-Kay tells us about...
How she went from neuroscience to the entertainment field
The steps she took to start in the entertainment industry
How grit and tenacity played an important role in her success
The importance of working hard and playing nice
Some lessons she learnt competing in the Miss New York USA pageant
How you can't rush success
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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Jeffrey Shaw is frequently described as "motivational and thought provoking; conceptual yet practical; a visionary with an eye for results."
Jeffrey’s work centers on supporting creating entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between their passions and creating real profits.
He began his career as a highly-sought after portrait photographer for an exclusive clientele. His portraits have appeared on The Oprah Show, in “O” magazine, People Magazine and CBS news.
Jeffrey has been trained by the most respected coaching institutions and mentors in the world making him a sought-after business coach and speaker. He is also the host of the popular business podcast, Creative Warriors, often ranked as one of iTunes hottest podcasts.
A contributor to the Huffington Post, Jeffrey is also the creator of the online training program The Creative Warrior Unleashed and has been cited in various publications and trade journals.
He frequently turns conventional business wisdom "upside down" to offer entrepreneurs a way to develop a sustainable business making a living doing what they love.
In this episode, Jeffrey tells us about...
-The dirty little secret of the business side of the arts
-Why knowing your "why" is not enough
-Chasing squirrels
-Using fear as an indicator on what path to follow
-Striving for your best and not being attached to the outcome
-Using positivity and not discipline to get things done
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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I just wanted to give you guys a quick update on what's going on with the Hired by Passion Podcast.
I will be taking a 2 month break for the summer, but I will be returning with weekly shows coming this September.
I apologize for those of you who have been looking forward to new episodes, but I am hoping you will stick around for new episodes in a few months, because I already have a few recorded and they are awesome! :)
I wish you a great summer, and feel free to connect with me during this brief hiatus!
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I just wanted to give you guys a quick update on what's going on with the Hired by Passion Podcast.
I will be taking a 2 month break for the summer, but I will be returning with weekly shows coming this September.
I apologize for those of you who have been looking forward to new episodes, but I am hoping you will stick around for new episodes in a few months, because I already have a few recorded and they are awesome! :)
I wish you a great summer, and feel free to connect with me during this brief hiatus!
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Tim Melanson has a passion for music and a gift for understanding technology. Soon after he started his first "real job" as a software developer, a tech sector downturn started forcing thousands of highly educated people out of work.
He turned to entrepreneurship as a backup plan. After almost a decade of building business ventures on the side, and then a little "nudge" from his company called a "layoff", he finally took the plunge and has never looked back.
Today, Tim pursues his passion of being a real life RockStar playing music several nights a week in his home town. He also combines his technical experience and strong communication skills to help entrepreneurs build "RockStar" websites. He also hosts the WorkAtHome RockStar podcast, where he interviews successful home business owners and gets their best advice for navigating the "Work From Home" experience.
In this episode, Tim Melanson tells us about…
How he got started in MLM as a cost effective way to learn sales skills and get coaching
The power of asking questions
How even your hobbies can bring value and you should asked to be paid
The huge opportunity the internet is offering musicians and other creatives to promote themselves.
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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Melanie Beaulieu grew up dreaming of a career in the entertainment industry. From a very young age she would spend countless hours singing, playing imrov and participating in high school theater productions. When adulthood came her way, she took an administrative job in order to pay the bills. It wasn't until 6 in where she realized that life was about following your passions and doing what you were called to do. Melanie left her job and after many challenges she found a niche in the entertainment market. Diversity Booking and Entertainment's princesses and superheroes were born. She now plans to develop more interesting and fun projects with her company Diversity Booking and Entertainment.
In this episode, Melanie Beaulieu tells us about…
-Her princesses and superheroes business of creating smiles
-How she made the leap from a cubicle to being an entertainer and entrepreneur
-The need to step out of your comfort zone
-Being willing to fail and using the fear of failure to fuel your success
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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One could say Adam Gould was destined to be on a microphone. He was to study radio broadcasting upon graduating from high school, but after receiving a full scholarship to the University of Moncton for his academic and athletic achievements in both basketball and football, he took on business administration. Adam loves being able to share the excitement he knows firsthand with the crowd, making him one of the most engaging and genuine announcers you will ever hear.
Following his passion of ring announcing Adam already has over 100 shows under his belt, varying from boxing, MMA and Muay Thai. On his own, Adam has produced 500+ events, including a cross-Canada tour in 2006 with urban artist Classified and Chair of the 2012 East Coast Music Awards. Adam also announced the first two seasons for the Moncton Miracles, a professional basketball team; and not only produced the 2012 Heart Truth Fashion Gala, he was the Master of Ceremonies.
Adam currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife, Rebecca
You can find out more about Adam Gould as well as hear his podcast The Heavyweight Voice on his Website or Soundcloud
In this episode, Adam Gould tells us about…
-How Adam discovered his passion for being an announcer
-How he is thankful for his parents to have thought him a good work ethic
-How Adam's business got started and deciding to end it to follow his passion
-How fast growth can be bad
-Knowing what you want and going after it
-How he connected with one of the top players in his field
-How working a "regular job" for a while doesn't mean failure
-Having the confidence in the process and that hard work will eventually pay off
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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BIF NAKED was born in India and raised in the United States and Canada, spending many of her formative years in Winnipeg. After fronting the underground bands Gorilla Gorilla and Chrome Dog, Bif became a prominent alternative artist, performer and songwriter. Her striking image, friendly personality and powerful live performances have had her appearing in concerts and festivals around the world. She has also appeared on film and TV, on shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Bif lives in Vancouver, B.C. Follow her on Twitter @bifnaked
In this episode, Bif Naked tells us about…
-Her passion for helping people
-Her love for performing
-The importance of continually taking action
-Being willing to risk everything
-How to keep productive when you have many creative ideas
-Being flexible and going with the flow
-Telling yourself to just keep going
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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In the hairstylist profession for over 15 years , Stéphanie Goguen has a passion for hair, whether it be in the salon , participating in hairstyling competitions or as a national portfolio artist for l'Oréal professional Canada. It is the art of hairdressing that fascinates her with its beautiful colors , sculptures, the transformations, and emotions. All those elements are what stimulates her creativity and growth.
In this episode, Stéphanie Goguen tells us about…
Doing it for the passion and the money will come
Not trying to satisfy everyone
Her need to create and her inspirations
The importance of listening to your clients
Critiquing your own work and getting feedback
The benefits of surrounding yourself with people that have similar goals
Stepping out of your comfort zone and conquering your fears
Investing in yourself
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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I will resume with interviews next week but I wanted to try something this week. I feel I've already learned a lot in doing these interviews and I wanted to share some of this insight with you.
I welcome any feedback you would have about episodes like this or the podcast in general.
In this episode. I talk about...
Defining success for yourself
The importance of taking action
Building a support network
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Marc Mawhinney is on a mission to help coaches build stronger businesses! He has a passion for entrepreneurship, having started a number of businesses in his life and growing one to 100 employees.
After becoming a coach, he saw the struggles that coaches face while trying to build their businesses, and decided to do something about it! He launched “Natural Born Coaches”, a daily podcast where he interviews successful coaches to share their advice, and works with coaches in his “Accelerate For Clients” 1-on-1 and group programs.
Marc frequently makes media appearances and is a contributor for Entrepreneur.com.
In this episode, Marc Mawhinney tells us about...
Business coaching and how to start in the field
How he used his past failures to build resilience and current success
Not hanging on to old school mentality that internet businesses are not viable
Dealing with haters and anonymous comments
The top success indicator observed in his 400+ podcast episodes
His top productivity tip
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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Monetizing Your Creativity is a podcast providing ongoing answers to the question: “What does it take to earn a living with your creative talents?” The podcast focuses on the success principles common to all disciplines by interviewing producers, directors, writers, actors, editors, cinematographers, music composers, animators and more.
Monetizing Your Creativity is co-hosted by industry veterans, Fred Keating and Marvin Polis.
Fred’s four decades in the entertainment industry include producing, directing and writing for radio, television, live theatre and large public events. His 33-year relationship with the Banff World Media Festival has given him access to world-class individuals in various entertainment and related industry craft categories. Fred has also played principal roles in over 30 feature films and 55 television series.
Marvin has dedicated his 35 year career to all forms of media, on the client side and production company side of advertising, promotions, and corporate communications. He’s credited in 5,000+ projects including radio, television, video, publications, podcasts and more. In addition to being a skilled producer and interviewer, he has been a media spokesperson for several major corporations.
You can listen to Monetizing Your Creativity on iTunes, your mobile podcast app as well as on Soundcloud
In this episode Marvin and Fred tells us about...
The importance of also considering the lifestyle of the art you want to create
How volunteering can help you discover your passion as well as provide excellent networking opportunities
The role trust plays in order for one to be able to get work in a creative field
The importance of having jobs that permit you to grow your network
Being willing to be underemployed to get future opportunities
Why they started their podcast
Some of the commonalities they observed in their first 25 episodes
Doing good work today and trusting opportunities will come tomorrow
As always feel free to leave your questions and comments
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Kim Ades is the president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and JournalEngineTM Software. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach,
and mother of five, Kim is recognized as one of North America's foremost
experts on performance through thought mastery. By using her unique process
of integrating online journaling in her coaching, Kim helps her highly-driven
clients to examine and shift their thinking in order to yield extraordinary results.
In this episode Kim Ades tells us about…
How her high school experiences shaped her career
How we need to follow what resonates with us to find our passion
Reasons why we procrastinate
That access to resources don't necessarily require money
How asking for mentorship is a zero risk situation
Using a journal to align your goals
How she got started in coaching others
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Cory Huff helps artists quit their day jobs by teaching them how to sell their art online. He is the founder of TheAbundantArtist.com, and is also an actor, director, story teller and photographer. Cory and his wife live in Portland, Oregon with their two perfect cats.
For more information please visit The Abundant Artist Website or Facebook Page
In this episode Cory Huff tells us about...
The 3 roadblocks in making a living from your art
Finding permission to be an artist
Making art that resonates with yourself
The importance of controlling your main platform and changes happening in social media
Building up your network
How he deals with procrastination
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