What if losing your job is the key to unlocking your next perfect role?

In this encouraging episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Stephanie Brown, the dynamic founder of Creative Career Level Up. As a former senior marketing executive at Nike and Apple, Stephanie’s journey is a testament to resilience, transformation, and finding purpose. She provides invaluable insights on how getting fired became the catalyst for discovering her true calling and empowering others to secure their next perfect role with increased confidence, promotion, and salary.

Join us as Stephanie unfolds her personal story of going from a layoff to landing her ideal job, and how she transitioned to helping others in marketing, creative, and tech industries achieve the same success. We further explore the importance of self-awareness, aligning with changing seasons of one’s career, and the practical strategies that can lead you from uncertainty to opportunity.

Learn how to harness your unique strengths, navigate career changes effectively, and rise above challenges to thrive in today’s competitive job market!

What We Discuss in this Episode

• Stephanie’s career journey: How pivotal moments shaped her path.
• The shift from “dream job” to “next perfect role.”
• The importance of self-awareness in career transitions.
• Overcoming the challenges of losing a job.
• Effective strategies for finding your next perfect role.
• How changing life stages can influence career choices.
• Differentiating between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.
• The impact of building intentional Relationships in professional networks.
• Utilizing LinkedIn and other platforms for job hunting.
• Importance of a strategic career plan and execution.

Podcast Highlights

0:00 – Overcoming a Layoff

3:27 – Finding the Right Job Fit

7:34 – Identifying Energizing Career Activities

12:10 – Starting a Business: Networking Essentials

13:59 – Finding Motivation

19:33 – Interview Readiness Through Self-Reflection

20:52 – Leaving Nike: A Shiny New Opportunity

28:20 – The Creative Career Level Up Program

31:12 – Recruitment Strategies Across Industries

35:31 – Risk, Referrals, and Feedback Dynamics

36:50 – Transformative Career Action Steps

Favorite Quotes

Self-Reflection: “You have to know when to keep moving forward because things might change in your life.”

Intentional Networking: “Go into these conversations just thinking ‘I’m here to build a relationship with someone.’ Because people really do want to help others if they can.”

Episode Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/530-how-to-land-your-next-perfect-job-with-stephanie-brown/

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