Episode 62: Taming the Inner Critic During Career Transition

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Send Let’s Think About It a text Episode Summary What if the most powerful shift in your career started with one small step? In this episode, Coach Mo welcomes back Michelle Schafer , career and leadership coach and bestselling author of Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions With Purpose . Together, they unpack the emotional and tactical realities of career transition , especially during job loss, layoffs, and uncertainty. Michelle shares the inner hurdles she overcame to write her book—and how the same mindset tools apply to job seekers stuck in fear, shame, or procrastination. From battling the inner critic to redefining progress beyond job offers, this episode is packed with resilience-building , practical strategies for those seeking more purpose in their work. Whether you're navigating a career pivot , recovering from burnout, or updating your resume, you’ll leave this episode with renewed clarity—and the next right step. Key Takeaways “Just do it” isn't cliché—it’s strategy Learn how Michelle’s writing process mirrors the small-step approach that helps job seekers overcome overwhelm and take action.