Destination: Dream Job

Trailer - Destination Dream Job

Back in June 2023, I decided to start a podcast.

Starting a podcast was way outside my comfort zone, but I went for it anyways.

I had initially framed my podcast around business and I have learned so much from all the amazing guest conversations I have had in the past several months.

Lately, I’ve been noticing that I have been missing the Career side so I decided to update my podcast to reflect more on the career side.

Introducing, Destination Dream Job - Giving you the confidence and strategy to land a career you love.

26 | Navigating Self-Discovery, Goal Setting, and Success with Kelsey Smith

Several years ago, Kelsey and I connected as new entrepreneurs. It has been exciting watching her journey and seeing her Momma has Goals concept turn into a successful app!

 

In this podcast episode, Kelsey shares how she started her business, the importance of goal setting and how to define success for yourself.

 

Here are my top takeaways from this podcast episode:

 

> Your goals aren’t set in stone! Be open to evolving interests and desires, recognizing that goals may change as they grow and progress.

 

> Don’t fit your family life into your business, fit your business into your family life! Family comes first, because isn’t that the point of starting a business anyways?

 

> Knowing the why behind your goals will help you stay focused and intentional with your goal setting.

 

Connect with Kelsey: Instagram: @mommahasgoals / @thisiskelseysmith

 

Connect with Steph: www.LinkedIn.com/in/stephgillies

25 | Leading with Purpose & Empowering Business Success with Lindsay White

Everyone is a leader.

 

I believe that and so does Lindsay White. This is a MUST LISTEN podcast episode.

 

There is so much value that I took notes during the interview as well as when I was editing!

 

Here are the top quotes that I wrote down from our chat:

 

“If you don't know who you are, what you care about, what your purpose is, how you show up in leadership, how are you going to lead somebody else?”

 

“We have to get quiet, thoughtful, and introspective and really think about what is our intuition saying in order to get clarity in our career or business direction.”

 

“When we have work we love to do, we do better work.”

 

Tune in for the full episode.

 

24 | Mastering Mental Fitness using Positive Intelligence with Marc Stoecker

This week I had a great conversation with Marc Stoecker of Prism of Purpose Coaching and Training.

 

In this conversation, we discuss negative thinking patterns, toxic positivity, building self-confidence, and setting boundaries.

 

One of the key takeaways for me is learning about Positive Intelligence (PQ) reps, mini-meditations aimed at optimizing emotions and thinking.

 

He also introduced a quiz on how to identify your self-sabotaging behaviours. Check it out here: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/

 

Connect with Marc:

email: prismofpurpose@gmail.com   

website:   https://www.prismofpurpose.com/ 

Think Differently Fridays mastermind group (every other Friday) register page: https://tinyurl.com/thinkdifferentlyfridays 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-stoecker

 

I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies

 

23 | Podcast Guesting for Business Growth with Gretchen Vandegrift

If you have been interested in leveraging podcast guesting to grow your business, this is the episode for you!

 

I am joined by Gretchen Vandegrift, a Podcast Guest Manager, who helps her clients gain visibility in their business through podcast guesting.

 

I was really excited about this conversation and know that you will gain a lot of value from our conversation.

 

Here are the highlights:

> The importance of focusing on marketing tactics that align with your goals.

> How podcast guesting allows you to connect with a wider audience.

> Strategies to searching podcasts that align with your goals.

> Ways to create a great pitch through genuine connection and collaboration.

 

Connect with Gretchen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-vandegrift-04759a8/

Instagram: @gretchenv_podcastmanager

 

I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies

22 | Unlocking Career Clarity & Navigating Transitions with Rebecca Beaton

It was a pleasure interviewing Rebecca Beaton, a career coach specializing in guiding individuals dissatisfied with their current jobs but uncertain about how to make a change.

 

Rebecca shares her journey of having 30 jobs before the age of 30 and how she struggled to find her true passion.

 

She focuses on the importance of gaining clarity on strengths, skills and beliefs to navigate all the career options we have available.

 

We talk about overcoming limiting beliefs, dealing with fear, staying motivated and how to take action despite imposter syndrome.

 

Connect with Rebecca on Instagram @rebecca_beaton.

 

Next Steps:

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

21 | Mastering Visibility for Business Growth with Kelly Sinclair

I had the pleasure of chatting with Kelly Sinclair, a phenomenal brand and marketing coach, and the brilliant mind behind the Entrepreneur School podcast.

 

Here are my key takeaways:

 

> Content is about conversations: your content should be there to nurture your audience and create conversations.

 

> You don’t have to show up everywhere: choose the platforms you like the most and show up there.

 

> Provide solutions: Instead of talking about your product, show how your product can provide solutions to someone’s problem.

 

Connect with Kelly:

Website: ksco.ca 

Instagram: @ksco_kelly

 

Don't miss out on her incredible podcast, Entrepreneur School, for even more valuable content and interviews.

 

Next Steps:

Join my Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businesslaunchnetwork/ 

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

20 | 5 Steps for Finding & Pursuing your Passion Step 3

In this episode, we delve into Steps 4 and 5 of the 5-step process for discovering and following your passion.

 

Step 4 focuses on creating a roadmap to make your big goals more manageable. Prioritize effectively, attach realistic timeframes, and seek help when needed.

 

Step 5, perhaps the most crucial, emphasizes taking action to avoid stagnation. Break tasks into baby steps, practice self-compassion, celebrate small wins, and find an accountability partner.

 

Remember, these steps are part of an ongoing journey towards realizing your dreams and goals.

 

Next Steps:

Join my Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businesslaunchnetwork/ 

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/