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S5 E25 - Career at the Crossroads
Struggling with career uncertainty or workplace mental wellness in today's volatile job market?
One of the most pressing concerns facing professionals today is how to maintain mental wellness while navigating an unpredictable job market.
Executive recruiter Carol Ann Wentworth returns to Unlocked to share practical strategies for navigating career transitions, handling job market anxiety, and maintaining mental well-being when everything feels uncertain.
Carol Ann brings over 35 years of executive recruiting experience to decode what's really happening in today's employment landscape. More importantly, she shares her proven mind-body-soul methodology for maintaining mental well-being regardless of external circumstances, drawing from her own experience of losing everything in the 2008 recession and rebuilding stronger than before.
This conversation bridges practical career guidance with deeper wisdom about resilience, authenticity, and the daily practices that keep us grounded when the world feels chaotic.
You'll Learn
Market Insight: How the current job market really looks from an executive recruiter's perspective.
The Hybrid Debate: Why the hybrid work debate matters and how to navigate employer expectations around in-office presence without sabotaging your opportunities.
Energy & Intention: The difference between looking for a job versus a career, and how your energy affects what opportunities show up.
Authentic Interviewing: How to show up in interviews with curiosity and a growth mindset that makes you stand out to employers.
Daily Wellness: Practical practices for mental well-being, including the 15-minute gratitude journaling technique that shifts your energy.
Future-Proofing: How to embrace AI and continuous learning as career insurance rather than viewing it as a threat.
Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time, navigating a career transition, or simply feeling stuck in your current role, this episode offers both practical guidance and deeper wisdom for the journey ahead.
Carol Ann reminds us that while we cannot control market conditions, political landscapes, or organizational decisions, we can control our daily choices around learning, health, and mindset.
