Fulfilling Career Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Tega Edwin

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Jun 2026

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The Fulfilling Career Podcast with Dr. Tega Edwin is a show for professional women who are ready to leave draining jobs and work in fulfilling careers that allows them to thrive at work, live on purpose, and get paid a dream salary. Whether you're trying to find your fulfilling career, grow your current career, or successfully job search, every week, you'll hear strategies and insights to help you transform your mindset and reach your career goals. You'll hear about topics like how to find a fulfilling career, negotiating your salary, improving your interview skills, positioning yourself for a promotion, and more. If you're ready to become intentional about your career success and growth, you're in the right place! Hit subscribe/follow, and let's transform your career.

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June 15, 202612 min

Is It Time to Finally Quit Your Job? 5 Signs The Answer is Yes!

#159 - If you've been asking yourself whether it's finally time to quit your job but you keep going back and forth about it, in this episode Dr. Tega is walking you through five specific signs that it is time to leave your miserable job and find work that actually fulfills you.You'll learn what your body has been trying to tell you, what your mindset might be getting wrong about rest and risk, and why staying in a job that doesn't fit who you are is costing you far more than you realize. Whether you've been on the fence for months or you've been quietly tolerating a draining job for years, this episode will help you get off the fence and get clear.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call

June 8, 202631 min

The Career Mistakes That Are Secretly Destroying Your Ability to Rest

#158 - If you've been feeling exhausted and burnt out no matter how much rest you get, in this episode Dr. Tega is breaking down two specific career mistakes that could be secretly destroying your ability to rest and restore.You'll learn why certain professional habits and mindsets can make true rest nearly impossible, and what to start doing differently. Whether you're a high achiever who can't seem to slow down or a professional woman who's been in survival mode for years, this episode will help you understand what's actually standing between you and real restoration.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call

June 1, 202623 min

5 Things You Stop Tolerating When You Finally Love Your Job

#157 - If you've been in a job that doesn't fit you for long enough, you've probably started accepting things that aren't actually okay — from how you feel physically to how you show up every day. In this episode, Dr. Tega is sharing five specific ways your behavior changes when you finally pivot into work you genuinely love, and why those changes go far beyond your career.This isn't just about having a better job title or a bigger paycheck. It's about the life that becomes possible when your work stops draining you and starts actually fitting who you are. Whether you've been unhappy for two years or ten, this episode will give you a clear picture of what you're really settling for, and what's waiting for you on the other side.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call

May 25, 202629 min

The Surprising Ways Your Life Changes When You Pivot to a Fulfilling Career

#156 - If you've been sitting on the fence about making a career pivot because you keep focusing on everything you might lose, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega is sharing some of the most surprising ways your life transforms when you do the work to pivot into a fulfilling career, starting with what she noticed in her own life and followed by what she's heard from clients who've made the leap.This isn't about the obvious stuff. It's about the changes that catch you off guard, the ones that reach into every area of your life, not just your work. Whether you've been unhappy in your career for three years or ten, this episode will give you a vision for what's waiting on the other side.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call

May 18, 202638 min

How High Achievers Sabotage Their Career Pivots by Going It Alone

#155 - If you're a high-achieving woman who's been trying to figure out your career pivot on your own and you're still stuck, this episode is for you. Dr. Tega breaks down why the very drive that made you successful in your career might be the same thing that's keeping you from making the pivot you want.In this episode, you'll learn the three specific ways high achievers sabotage their own career pivots when they try to go it alone, and how the right support can change everything. Whether you're mid-career and unsure of your next move or you've been spinning your wheels for over a year, this episode will help you understand why nothing has worked, and what to do differently.

May 11, 202643 min

How One Woman Went From "I'm Not Qualified" to Landing a Job She Loves

#154 - If you've been making career decisions based on what everyone around you thinks you should do, and you've convinced yourself you're not qualified for the roles you actually want, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Dr. Tega sits down with Marissa, a former client who went from years of frustration and self-doubt to landing a job she genuinely loves.You'll hear about the mindset work that changed everything for Marissa, the moment she finally saw herself as fully qualified for the opportunities she'd been passing up, and what she has to say to the woman who's still on the fence. Whether you've been in the same career for years and feel like you can't see a way out, or you keep making moves that land you right back where you started, this episode is going to speak directly to where you are.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call

May 4, 202635 min

The Career Pivot Timeline: How Long Does It Actually Take?

#153 - If you've been applying to jobs for a few months without results and you're starting to wonder whether your career pivot is ever going to work, this episode is for you. In this episode, Dr. Tega breaks down why having the wrong time expectations is one of the biggest reasons women give up on their career pivots too soon, and walks you through exactly what the pivot process looks like from start to finish.You'll learn the five phases every career pivot goes through, the factors that could be shortening or lengthening your specific timeline, and how to approach this process with the right expectations so you stop second-guessing yourself and stay in it until you land the fulfilling career you actually want.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call

April 27, 202632 min

4 Types of Career Pivots: Which One Is Right for You?

#152 - If you've been thinking about making a career change, chances are you've been treating it like one big decision. But there's more than one way to pivot, and the move that worked for someone else might not be the right one for you.In this episode, Dr. Tega breaks down the different types of career pivots, how to figure out which one you're actually dealing with, and what to think through before you make your next move. If your career feels stuck but you're not sure what kind of change you need, this one's for you.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call

April 20, 202640 min

What Makes a Career Pivot Successful (And Why Most Women Get It Wrong)

#151 - If you've been trying to pivot into a new career but nothing seems to be working, in this episode, Dr. Tega is breaking down exactly what makes a career pivot successful and the #1 mistake most women make when trying to pivot.You'll learn the two-step solution to the #1 mistake. Whether you're a seasoned professional ready for something new or a multi-talented woman who doesn't know which direction to take in her career, this episode will help you stop spinning your wheels and land a fulfilling career.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call

April 13, 202630 min

Why a Bad Economy Is Actually the Best Time to Plan Your Career Pivot

#150 - If you've been putting off your career pivot because the economy is bad, the job market feels impossible, and staying in your current job feels like the safe move, this episode is for you.Dr. Tega Edwin breaks down why staying in a misaligned, draining job is actually the riskier career decision you can make right now, walking through four hidden risks of staying put, and making the case that your job isn't safe, it's just familiar. She then gives five reasons why a bad economy is actually the best time to plan your career pivot:If you're a mid-career professional woman who's been unhappy for years and you're telling yourself the economy is the reason to stay stuck, this episode will show you why that reason is actually the strongest argument for starting your pivot plan today.Mentioned in this episode:Book a Free Career Clarity CallIf you are done waiting for things to get better on their own and you're ready to get clear on what your next career move actually is, book a free clarity call with me. On the call, we'll talk about where you are in your career right now, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there, whether that means pivoting into a new field or stepping into an advanced role you've already earned. Book your free call at hercareerdoctor.com/callsales call