Get In The Drivers Seat of Your Career with Randi Roberts

Are you feeling stuck and unmotivated in your corporate career, and longing for a way to take back control and reignite your passion? In this transformative episode of "Shedding the Corporate Bitch," host Bernadette Boas dives deep with executive coach, Randi Roberts, to discuss how professionals can regain control over their careers and life decisions. Randi shares her journey from feeling unmotivated in a corporate role to thriving as an entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of strategic planning, self-awareness, and effective communication.  This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to align their career with their personal values and take their professional life to the next level. Key Talking Points:Navigating Career Dissatisfaction:Steps to take control of your career rather than being driven by external factors.How to identify what feels wrong or missing and address it within your current role if possible.The importance of strategic planning in aligning career moves with long-term goals.Building Your Personal "Board of Directors":The value of forming a supportive network of mentors, advisors, friends, or supervisors.Selecting the right people based on the type of support or advice needed.Trust and selective openness within your inner circle.Preparation for Critical Conversations:Importance of preparing for difficult discussions, similar to a job interview.Tips on outlining and practicing communication to manage emotions and achieve desired outcomes.Strategic Career Planning:Creating a strategic career plan to evaluate opportunities and align them with long-term goals.Managing emotions as part of strategic planning.Future-Oriented Thinking:Thinking like a strategic leader now to pave the way for future opportunities.Demonstrating qualities that leaders value to open doors for new roles. Take-Aways:Take control of your career by determining what truly aligns with your values and long-term goals.Build a trusted network of advisors and be selective about who you include in your inner circle.Prepare thoroughly for important conversations to effectively manage emotions and outcomes.Maintain strategic thinking and planning to evaluate opportunities objectively and stay aligned with your career aspirations.Ask for help confidently and leverage the support around you to navigate career transitions or challenges. Connect with Us:Podcast Host Bernadette Boas:Website: http://www.balloffirecoaching.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/balloffirebernadetteLinkedIn:Bernadette BoasGuest Randi Roberts:LinkedIn:Randi RobertsRandi"s Website: https://www.corlinroberts.net/ Subscribe & Engage: Don’t miss upcoming episodes—subscribe to "Shedding the Corporate Bitch" on Apple Podcasts | Spotify. Follow us on social media and be part of the conversation. Share your stories and questions using #SheddingTheBitch. Tune into this episode to start taking meaningful control over your career and make strategic, informed decisions for your future! Support the show