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Let's get real for a minute! As a professional, I face multiple fears and uncertainties. Growth happens when we're honest with ourselves and each other. So here I am, In collaboration with topmate, this Halloween season to talk about career fears—because why not? Tell me in the comments: What's your biggest professional fear? Is it: Imposter syndrome? Fear of being mediocre? Making a career pivot? Getting a job? Negotiating your salary? Let's normalise these conversations and support each other. Sometimes, just knowing we're not alone makes all the difference. P.S. Giving out huge discount codes for a call with me to everyone who drops a comment. Let's chat and tackle those fears together! #halloween #topmate

Taking a stroll with my three munchkins today, I started thinking about my life eight years ago. I was rocking the mom game with just one kiddo in a cute, lightweight stroller, knocking out 3-mile runs like nothing. Fast-forward to today – I'm pushing this monster carrying a solid 80 pounds of toddler energy and most days I feel like I can barely walk a mile. But you know what? Am I quitting? Nope! I'm leveling up and getting stronger. It got me thinking about how the recruiting game has changed in the last 8 years. Let's face it, the job market has gone through some major shifts. Back then, recruiting was like pushing that light stroller – smooth and manageable. Now? It's more like pushing that heavy-duty stroller UPHILL. But now is not the time to quit! It's time to level up and get stronger! So, here's to pushing through the uphill battles, whether it's wrangling toddlers or navigating career shifts. It's not about stopping; it's about getting stronger, learning new tricks, and enjoying the ride. #MomLife #WorkLifeBalance #creativerecruitment #publicrelationsjobs #marketingcareers #advertisingjobs #communicationsjobs #Tychetalentagency

Bluey dropped a major career truth this week...   And yes, I cried watching it.   Often, we're led to believe that we should chase the "better" life: bigger house, fancy car, higher title.   But the latest Bluey episode (best cartoon ever btw) had me thinking.   The Heelers consider a new job that means moving away - leaving friends, family, everything!   It's a tearjerker (don't judge), but it highlights a big question:   Does climbing the corporate ladder ALWAYS lead to a better life?   Maybe not. It might mean more stress, less time for family, and missing out on the good stuff.   For me, a "better" life includes:   → Flexibility for family: School drop-offs, trainings, supporting my wife's career - all possible with hybrid work!   → Work-life balance: Time for the things I love with the people I love. ❤️   The point? Define "better" for YOU, not what others say.   Climbing the ladder can be great, but it shouldn't come at the expense of what truly matters to you. You’ve GOT this 👊 Repost this and share it with your network ♻️ And follow me for more on levelling up your career game🤘 #careerdevelopment #personaldevelopment #corporatemillennial

As I approach turning 30 next month, it's a great reminder that you can't put a timeline on when the greatest blessings will come your way. It has helped me realize that no matter where you are in life, keep following your heart, your intuition, and your gut. Keep leading with kindness, empathy, and love. Good things will come. The right things for YOU will come. I have found my people at Bricker Graydon and couldn't be more grateful. Surrounding yourself with people that want the best for you, uplift you, and support you through your journey is unlike any other feeling. It brings a sense of authenticity, creativity, and passion to your world in such special ways. Keep following your heart and continue to lead with kindness. ❤️ Advocate for yourself and those around you. You won't regret it. #leadingwithempathy #empathyinleadership #kindnessmatters #healthyworkplaces #peoplefirst #peopleandculture #passionandpurpose #talentacquisition #recruiterlife #recruitement #hiring #cincinnatijobs #columbusjobs #jobopportunities #career #careeropportunities #hiringnow #onboarding

I almost quit 😞. Those early days trying to get zabsols.com off the ground were brutal. I faced a choice: pack it in or push through. I decided to fight. Here’s what I did: - I reevaluated everything we were doing. - I checked out the competitors. - I figured out how to really make an impact. Then I met Oliver, and everything clicked. We were on the wrong track! To build a standout agency, you need: - Authority - killer skills. We revamped our strategy, and the results were incredible. If you’re thinking of quitting, take a moment to analyze, Maybe it’s your strategy that needs a shake-up, not your goal. Adapt, improve, and keep pushing. Ever been in a spot like this in your career?How did you handle it?

Let's get real for a minute! As a professional, I face multiple fears and uncertainties. Growth happens when we're honest with ourselves and each other. So here I am, in collaboration with topmate.io, this #Halloween season to talk about career fears—because why not? As an actuarial aspirant, I often grapple with imposter syndrome and the fear of mediocrity. The journey of making a career pivot and securing a job can be daunting, especially when it comes to negotiating my worth. But embracing these fears is part of growth, and each challenge is an opportunity to learn and thrive. Tell me in the comments: What's your biggest professional fear? Is it: Imposter syndrome? Fear of being mediocre? Making a career pivot? Getting a job? Negotiating your salary? Let's normalize these conversations and support each other. Sometimes, just knowing we're not alone making all the difference. P.S. Giving out discount codes for a call with me to everyone who drops a comment. Let's chat and tackle those fears together! Check out my services: https://lnkd.in/gD3vC9Zt Follow Bhavya Jain, if you haven't yet! #FearlessWithTopmate

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬 Being a top-performing leader didn’t save me from getting laid off Imagine losing your job on the day that the contractor rips everything out of your kitchen. 🤯 𝑇𝑎𝑙𝑘 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑏𝑎𝑑 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔. This is why everyone needs to have a personal brand. 𝐀 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭. You can't wait until you are broke to start saving money. The same goes for your personal brand. Start your personal brand now, so it will be there when you need it. P.S. Check out the video for a glimpse of my gutted kitchen. 😲 P.P.S. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝑰𝑻 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒙𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅, 𝑰'𝒎 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑. 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝑫𝑴 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒃𝒆 "𝒐𝒏". #personalbranding #introverts #jobhunt #jobsecurity #itprofessionals

🎃 Let’s get real this Halloween season! 🎃 As professionals, we all face fears and uncertainties. Growth happens when we’re honest—with ourselves and with each other. So, in collaboration with Topmate, I’m here to spark a conversation aboutcareer fears. Why? Because facing our fears is how we conquer them. 💪 ✨ What's your biggest professional fear? Tell me in the comments! 👇 Is it: 👻 Imposter syndrome? 👻 Fear of being mediocre? 👻 Making a career pivot? 👻 Getting a job? 👻 Negotiating your salary? Let’s normalize these conversations and support each other. Sometimes, knowing we’re not alone can make all the difference. 💬💡 #FearlessWithTopmate #CareerGrowth #CareerFears #ImposterSyndrome #SalaryNegotiation #CareerPivot #ProfessionalGrowth #HalloweenConvos https://lnkd.in/gvyqBZJE

Jan ‘23 I applied for a job in my local pub. I’d made the bold and very difficult choice to leave a great job at MyTutor and…fell into a trough of despair. I was never going to get another job. A wise man at that time told me “the universe will provide” and I remember rolling my eyes and thinking - as if.  And yet it did. My new work life is an ongoing surprise and delight. I'm working with people I didn't even know 2 years ago, running multiple experiments as I determine what really sits right with me and letting things go when they don't. I'm embracing a whole range of different opportunities, some of which terrify me, and it's far from perfect - but I can't help but smile every time I talk about it. I love what I do, the people I work with and the wonderful variety. Back in Jan last year I would take 10 minutes to explain why I didn't have a FT job (goodness that must have been boring to listen to). I very nearly fell back into the first FT role that came up, even though the pay was less than I was on 10 years ago. All I could think about was external opinion (everyone thinking I was a failure) and the fear that I was already out of date, the best of life was over and I was now on the scrap heap. Two people kept me on the straight and narrow. Dan Kieran and Ben J Munday were there to support my many mini meltdowns and really empathised and resonated with all my worries and concerns as they'd been there and made it out the other side. So…I want to share their wise insights and stories with anyone else at that pivotal point of “what do I do next”. Join our webinar on the 16th July to discuss “The Second Journey - changing career in midlife”. The terrifying move from what you thought you wanted, to the life you want to live now.  We’ll be sharing our stories, the ups and downs and mistakes we made… and also have plenty of time for discussion and Q&A. In the words of the guru Dolly Parton "If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one." Hope to see some of you there - link to join in the comments.