Discovering Your Calling — Strengths-Based Career Clarity for Mid-Career Women

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Discovering Your Calling is for purpose-driven women who look successful on paper—but feel unfulfilled in their careers and know they were made for more. In each episode, you’ll learn how to identify your natural strengths, gain clarity on your next career move, and build a life aligned with your values—without burning out or starting over blindly. Because when you keep ignoring the nudge for more, you stay stuck in cycles of overthinking, job hopping, and settling. This podcast helps you break that cycle—starting now. If you are: Tired of feeling unfulfilled in your career Torn between making an impact and having a balanced life Lying awake at night wondering whether to pursue another degree, switch jobs again, or finally start your own business Excited by the challenge of something new—but concerned about the risks You are in the right place. This podcast is designed to help you tap into your natural talents using CliftonStrengths® (StrengthsFinder) so you can feel confident and energized about your career today—and excited about the possibilities ahead. Imagine a future filled with purpose and joy—not just in your work, but in your relationships, well-being, and hobbies. This is a journey of self-discovery and intentional growth, and I’m honored to take it with you. I’m your host, Sheri—former top network marketing leader turned Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. After 25 years in what I believed was my “dream career,” I found myself successful on the outside but deeply unfulfilled on the inside. I knew I was underutilizing my God-given talents—and that something had to change. I spent three long years navigating uncertainty, following the wrong “experts,” and investing in programs that didn’t align with my values. Eventually, I realized that true fulfillment and sustainable success only come from aligning your natural strengths with your vision and mission for life. Now, I’m here to share everything I’ve learned with you. If you’re ready to navigate your strengths, embrace a career pivot, and discover your true calling, this podcast is for you. This isn’t just another self-help show—it’s a guide, a companion, and a source of clarity and encouragement on your journey to purposeful work. So lace up your shoes, pop in your earbuds, and let’s get going. Join me on Discovering Your Calling, and let’s create a life of fulfillment, freedom, flexibility, and impact—together.

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June 1, 2026Episode 721 min

Can Your Strengths Actually Hold You Back? S6E7

What if the very talent that makes you successful is the exact thing holding you back?You’re invested in personal growth and leaning into your CliftonStrengths. From the outside, your high responsibility or strategic thinking looks like a massive advantage. But underneath, you might feel overwhelmed, stuck in perfectionism, or carrying burdens that were never yours. In this episode, we explore the concept of dialing up and dialing down your strengths, and why every CliftonStrengths theme is actually neutral.If you’ve been feeling:Stuck in an endless loop of consuming information without actually implementing itExhausted by carrying responsibilities and guilt over things that were never yours to ownParalyzed by perfectionism while endlessly tweaking a projectThis conversation will help you use your talents as a strategic toolkit rather than an automatic default.What You’ll LearnWhy the biggest misconception about your natural talents is that they are always helping you succeed.How to visualize your CliftonStrengths like a sound mixing board to adjust your approach for any situation.Real-world examples of dialing down the Maximizer and Learner themes to finally activate execution.The danger of the high Responsibility theme and how to recognize when you are carrying too much.A three-step framework: knowing your talents, intentionally using them, and recognizing when to rein them in.Key InsightNo theme is inherently good or bad—it's all about how it's being used, the situation, your awareness level, and your energy.Quick Self-CheckIs your current top strength helping you in this specific situation, or is it getting in your way?Are you taking on something right now that isn't even yours to own?Do you need to dial down a thinking or learning theme so you can finally take action?Next Steps Book a 90-minute Start with Strengths debrief session to discuss how your specific themes show up in real life, where they help you thrive, and where they might unintentionally be getting in your way. For summer 2026, the first 25 people to book will receive $100 off their session.👉 Secure your spot today: Sherimiterco.com/StartwithStrengthsLove this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Start with Strengths Session- 90 Mins to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.🔗 Connect with Sheri Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiterWebsite: www.sherimiterco.comAdditional Resources:📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling BookSearching for Mary Kay products? Shop HereMatthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

May 4, 2026Episode 614 min

Overwhelmed With All the Success Advice? Learn How to Cut Through the Noise S6E6

Feeling overwhelmed by all the noise around business, leadership, and what you “should” be doing next to create success in work & life? In this episode, you’ll learn how to make aligned decisions without second-guessing yourself—by using your strengths as your filter. Episode SummaryIf you’re feeling stuck, second-guessing your decisions, or overwhelmed by conflicting advice on how to grow your business, lead your team, or figure out your next step—this episode will help you cut through the noise.Because the truth is… there isn’t just one “right” way to succeed in business or leadership.In this episode, Sheri breaks down why so much advice feels contradictory—and how to stop chasing every new strategy and start making aligned decisions based on your natural strengths.You’ll learn how to use your strengths as a filter so you can lead with confidence, create a sustainable path forward, and finally feel clear on what works for you.If you’ve been feeling:Exhausted trying to follow strategies that don’t feel like youPulled in different directions by conflicting advice on business or leadershipUnsure if you’re actually on the right path—or just spinning your wheels This conversation will help you cut through the noise and start making decisions based on how you’re actually wired—so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence, and ease.What You’ll LearnWhy following someone else’s blueprint can leave you feeling drained and second-guessing yourself How to use the Energy Test to quickly tell what’s aligned (and what’s not) The Sustainability Test to build a path you can actually maintain—without burning out Real-life examples of how different CliftonStrengths profiles lead to completely different—and equally successful—approaches to business and leadershipKey Insight “The problem isn’t that you need a better strategy—it’s that you’ve been trying to follow one that was never designed for you.” Quick Self-CheckThe next time you hear a new strategy or piece of advice, pause and ask: Does this feel energizing—or draining? Does this feel like me—or something I’d have to force? Could I realistically sustain this for the next 6 months?Next Steps:Book your Start with Strengths session today: http://www.sherimiterco.com/servicesLove this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Start with Strengths Session- 90 Mins to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.🔗 Connect with Sheri Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiterWebsite: www.sherimiterco.comAdditional Resources:📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling BookSearching for Mary Kay products? Shop HereMatthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

April 20, 2026Episode 547 min

How to Charge More Without Second-Guessing Yourself (Even If It Feels Scary) With Robin Waite S6E5

What if the fastest way to build a sustainable, profitable business is to stop doing what everyone else is doing—and simply raise your prices? Episode SummaryIn this episode, business coach and author Robin Waite joins us to explore how to simplify your business plan and step into a space of excellence without exhaustion.If you’ve been feeling:Overwhelmed by complex marketing strategies you do not actually enjoy Hesitant to charge what your expertise is truly worth Stuck on the sales cycle of doom because your prices are too low This conversation will help you find the confidence to restructure your pricing, set boundaries, and finally get off the marketing hamster wheel.What You’ll LearnWhy copying your competitors' pricing usually means copying a deeply flawed business model.The "30, 30, 30" framework to properly test new business strategies before giving up on them.How to strategically double your revenue while taking on half the number of clients.The power of saying no to clients who do not align with your vision.A behind-the-scenes listen as Robin coaches me live on confidently raising the price of my Discovering Your Calling Academy.Key InsightSomeone has to be the most expensive, so why isn't it you? Quick Self-CheckAre you blindly following a business model that does not align with your natural strengths? Do you have enough conviction in your own services to raise your rates and comfortably let people say no? Is your current workload leading you toward excellence, or toward exhaustion? Next StepsGrab a free, signed copy of Robin Waite's book, Take Your Shot, by visiting https://www.fearless.biz/Coming Up NextNext week, we continue the journey toward discovering your calling so you can live a life of fulfillment, freedom, purpose, and joy.Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Start with Strengths Session- 90 Mins to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.🔗 Connect with Sheri Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiterWebsite: www.sherimiterco.comAdditional Resources:📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling BookSearching for Mary Kay products? Shop HereMatthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

April 13, 2026Episode 420 min

Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like You Thought It Would (And What to Do About It) S6E4

What if your career is not a mistake, but simply preparation for what comes next? Episode SummaryYou have built a career where you are successful and well-respected. From the outside, it seemed like the perfect role that you would eventually retire in. But underneath, something has shifted, and you are starting to wonder if you are in the wrong job. In this episode, we explore why a fulfilling career can suddenly feel heavy and why this shift means you are simply entering a new season of life. If you have been feeling:Exhausted from pretending your current role still fits Afraid that wanting a change means your past efforts were wasted Disoriented by the thought of losing your professional identity This conversation will help you understand your current season and determine what it requires of you now.What You’ll LearnThe four main pain points that make career transitions feel incredibly uncomfortable. Why outgrowing your career is a sign of recalibration, not regression. How to identify which of the four career seasons you are currently experiencing. The importance of allowing yourself to grieve an old identity before stepping into a new one. Why clarity is a moving target that evolves as your personal values grow. Key InsightClarity is not a destination you reach once and stay at forever; your career was a calling for that specific season, and now you are ready for a different expression of it. Quick Self-CheckAre you trying to manage a gap between your public performance and your private experience? What season of life are you in right now? What does this current season require of you? Next StepsTake the Career Season Diagnostic to find out exactly where you are and what to focus on next at www.sherimiterco.com/careerquizReady to make a transition? I am opening five spots for my new signature coaching program, CALLED, launching in May. Book a call to see if it is the right next step for you at www.sherimiterco.com or https://calendly.com/sherimiterco/claritycallLove this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Start with Strengths Session- 90 Mins to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.🔗 Connect with Sheri Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiterWebsite: www.sherimiterco.comAdditional Resources:📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling BookSearching for Mary Kay products? Shop HereMatthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

April 7, 2026Episode 315 min

Burnout or Just Ready for More? 3 Ways to Know What You’re Really Feeling S6E3

Burnout or boredom? What if the reason you feel “off” isn’t burnout—but a sign you’ve outgrown your current season?You’re showing up. You’re doing well. From the outside, everything looks good.So why does it feel… flat?In this episode, we unpack a common but often misdiagnosed experience for ambitious, mid-career women: the difference between burnout and boredom—and why what you’re feeling might actually be something deeper.If you’ve ever thought: This should feel more fulfilling than it does I’ve worked hard to get here—so why does something feel off? Do I need a break… or do I need something more? This conversation will help you find clarity.What You’ll Learn Burnout vs. boredom: how to tell the difference Why high-achieving women often feel “off” even when things are going well The hidden cost of staying in a role you’ve outgrown What “divine restlessness” is—and why it matters How to respond without making impulsive or drastic changes Key InsightSometimes the problem isn’t that you’re overwhelmed… it’s that you’re under-challenged.Quick Self-Check Do I feel better after rest—or still off? Am I overwhelmed… or under-stimulated? Have I outgrown this version of my work or life? Next StepsBook a Clarity Call with Sheri Book My Call Coming Up NextWhat if you’re in the wrong career… or is something else going on?Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Start with Strengths Session- 90 Mins to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.🔗 Connect with Sheri Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiterWebsite: www.sherimiterco.comAdditional Resources:📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling BookSearching for Mary Kay products? Shop HereMatthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

March 30, 2026Episode 257 min

How Your CliftonStrengths® Shape the Way You Work, Serve Clients, and Build Your Career S6E2

What can your natural strengths reveal about the way you work, serve clients, and build your career?In this episode of Discovering Your Calling, Sheri sits down with Laura Niebauer for a real CliftonStrengths® debrief conversation. Laura helps women transition back into the workforce after taking a career break, and in this conversation Sheri walks her through what her top strengths reveal about how she works, builds trust with clients, and approaches her business.You’ll hear how strengths like Achiever®, Consistency®, Relater®, Learner®, and Responsibility® show up in real life—and how understanding your natural talents can bring clarity to the way you work, lead, and make decisions.If you’ve ever wondered why certain work energizes you while other things drain you, this episode offers a powerful glimpse into what strengths-based coaching looks like in action.In This Episode You'll LearnWhat the CliftonStrengths® assessment reveals about how you naturally workWhy understanding your strengths brings clarity to your career or businessHow strengths like Achiever® and Responsibility® influence your work ethic and serviceThe tension many high achievers feel between learning and achievingWhy knowing your strengths helps you stop forcing business models that don’t fitStart With Strengths SessionCurious about your own strengths?Sheri offers a Start With Strengths Session — a 90-minute conversation designed to help you understand how your natural talents shape the way you work, lead, and make decisions.Whether you’ve already taken the CliftonStrengths® assessment or you’re just beginning to explore strengths, this session will help you gain clarity on how you're uniquely wired.👉 Book your Start With Strengths session:https://portal.sherimiterco.com/public/form/view/64248d35889f4a3c76eda46bLove this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Start with Strengths Session- 90 Mins to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.🔗 Connect with Sheri Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiterWebsite: www.sherimiterco.comAdditional Resources:📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling BookSearching for Mary Kay products? Shop HereMatthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

March 23, 2026Episode 159 min

How to Intentionally Build Meaningful Connections Without Feeling Fake or Salesy with Sarah Hubbard S6E1

Welcome to the Discovering Your Calling podcast! Today, I am joined by my special guest, Sarah Hubbard, founder of the Intentional Network and author of The Intentional Networker. We are talking about how to make networking an enjoyable part of building a successful business.Sarah shares her incredible story of pivoting after being rejected by 12 physical therapy schools despite having a 3.9 GPA. That unexpected redirection eventually led her to discover her true calling. She now teaches entrepreneurs how to build businesses through strategic relationships. She built a highly successful business where 85% of her revenue comes from referrals, proving that connection creates capital. If you want to build meaningful work and achieve excellence without exhaustion, pull up a seat and take some notes.Key Takeaways from This EpisodeLearn practical tips for networkingHow to craft a unique 30 second introduction Master the ask to grow your business with referrals Organize your follow-ups and us AI for efficiency Resources & Links MentionedBook: Get your copy of The Intentional Networker at Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com, or Barnes and Noble.Website & Newsletter: Visit https://sarah-hubbard.com/ to sign up for her monthly networking newsletter.Freebie: Grab Sarah's set of four AI prompts to help you elevate your networking strategy. Get it hereConnect on Instagram: Follow her at @SarahAnnFlann.Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Start with Strengths Session- 90 Mins to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.🔗 Connect with Sheri Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiterWebsite: www.sherimiterco.comAdditional Resources:📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling BookSearching for Mary Kay products? Shop HereMatthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

March 16, 20269 min

Simple Shifts to Create More Balance Without Slowing Down Your Success| Season 6 Premiere

Welcome to season six of the Discovering Your Calling podcast. Before we jump into this new season, I want to share a quick reflection on my vision for our upcoming episodes. Over the past several seasons, we have talked a lot about finding your calling. But I have noticed recently that discovering your calling is really just the beginning. The deeper questions start to emerge once you understand the work you are meant to do. If you are an ambitious woman experiencing exhaustion even when doing work you care about, I designed this season exactly for you.What to Expect This SeasonWe are going to explore what it really looks like to design your work and life in a way that creates sustainable success.We will talk about things like how your natural strengths shape the work you are meant to do.I will be bringing in experts who can share insights and strategies to help you build what is next for your life and business.From time to time, I will also be sharing live coaching conversations so you can hear what real transitions and decisions actually sound like.Community & ResourcesIf you would like to continue these conversations beyond the podcast, I have created a new community on Facebook called the Calling and Clarity Collective.This will become a space where thoughtful, ambitious women like you gather for meaningful conversations about strengths, leadership, and sustainable success.Inside the group, I will host a couple of live conversations each month, doing a little bit of live coaching, and occasionally offering workshops.Join the Calling and Clarity Community Coming Up Next: In our next solo episode, we will begin exploring a question that sounds simple, but is actually deeper than most people think: What does it even really mean to live your calling?Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Start with Strengths Session- 90 Mins to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.🔗 Connect with Sheri Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiterWebsite: www.sherimiterco.comAdditional Resources:📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling BookSearching for Mary Kay products? Shop HereMatthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

March 2, 2026Episode 1320 min

5 Olympic Lessons for Ambitious Entrepreneurs and Leaders S5E13

The world just witnessed weeks of some of the best athletes sharing their gifts and talents. In today's episode, I am sharing five lessons we can take away from watching these elite competitors. Becoming a world-class athlete takes a lot of dedication, practicing fundamentals, and working with coaches. We can apply these exact principles to finding your calling and building a meaningful career.In This Episode, you'll learn: 5 lessons from Olympic athletes you can apply to your career and life:Know your strengths and build from themSuccess is easier when you actually enjoy what you doWhy support, coaching, and community matterThe mindset work required for meaningful changeHustling harder doesn’t guarantee success — positioning does🎙 Mentioned in This EpisodeLearn more about working with Sheri: https://www.sherimiterco.com/servicesInterested in the upcoming community for mid-career women?Send Sheri a message with the word COMMUNITY to be first to know when doors open.Love this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Start with Strengths Session- 90 Mins to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.🔗 Connect with Sheri Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiterWebsite: www.sherimiterco.comAdditional Resources:📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling BookSearching for Mary Kay products? Shop HereMatthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

February 16, 2026Episode 1220 min

Feeling Stuck in Your Career? The Reason May Not be What You Think S5E12

In this episode, you will find out that the real tension making you feel stuck is not just about overwhelm at home or being in the wrong career. It could be that you are staying in a career you already know isn't leading toward the life you actually want.If you have been feeling restless, frustrated with yourself, or irritated with everyone around you, this episode is for you. We explore the "secret tension" that no one is talking about: the conflict between your current role and your future vision.In this episode, we cover:The 3 Reasons You Feel Frustrated: Why feeling stuck usually comes down to undefined career seasons, overloaded life capacity, or a misaligned direction.The 4 Career Seasons: How to identify if you are in the "Stay and Strengthen," "Adjust and Realign," "Explore What's Possible," or "Ready to Take a Strategic Leap" phase.Capacity Reality Check: How to ask yourself if you are truly maxed out or if you are actually hiding behind your busyness.The Vision Question: The one critical question to ask yourself: "If I keep giving maximum effort to this current life for the next 3-5 years, will it move me toward the life I want or further from it?".When your career season aligns with the life you are building toward, even a full season feels manageable and meaningful.Mentioned in this episode:Take the Career Change Quiz: https://sherimiterco.com/careerquizLove this episode or have questions? Send Sheri a message Start with Strengths Session- 90 Mins to unpack & navigate through your CliftonStrengths Report. Learn what it means for success in your career & life! Let’s continue the conversation beyond the podcast.🔗 Connect with Sheri Facebook & LinkedIn: @SheriMiterWebsite: www.sherimiterco.comAdditional Resources:📘 Get your copy of the Discovering Your Calling BookSearching for Mary Kay products? Shop HereMatthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.