Episode 124. How To Successfully Build Your Career & Navigate Transitions Smoothly – Michelle Schafer
Looking for ideas and insights to help your career growth or manage the transition to a new role. I had the pleasure of talking with Michelle Schafer, award-winning author and one of Ottawa’s Top Coaches, about this, her book Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose and so much more on Episode 124 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Understanding your unique skills by asking trusted colleagues and your network, The skills and insights that helped her build a successful career in finance, How she managed the transition out of banking, The value of building strong relationships at work and maintaining them if you leave that company, Don’t be shy to reach out to your network in a job search even if you’ve not been in touch recently, Strategies to make networking easier, Approach your career growth with a long game mindset, How social media/ LinkedIn can build your brand and profile, Focus on the process not solely the outcome during a job search and Managing the stress and uncertainty of a job search. Michelle is an ICF-certified career and leadership coach, author and facilitator who helps professionals navigate career transitions with confidence and purpose. After experiencing two unexpected restructurings early in her career, Michelle discovered her true path: supporting people to move from job-search frustration into work that energizes them. As founder of Michelle Schafer Coaching, she partners with clients across federal and municipal government, high tech, financial services and not-for-profit sectors, helping them clarify career direction, craft compelling personal brands and land roles where their values align. Her award-winning #1 bestseller Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose and her recognition as one of Ottawa’s Top Coaches in 2024 underscore her impact. People & Resources Mentioned Robert Cialdini Answering Your Call – John Schuster Contact Michelle & Offers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/ Website: https://mschafercoaching.ca/ A free chapter from her book - sign up here: https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/ Download the reflection tool Career Focus Framework here: https://mschafercoaching.ca/gain-clarity-and-confidence-in-your-job-search/ Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/ E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 18th November. Thank you for your support! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*


