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In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White hosts a live career coaching session with a deeply empathetic social worker facing intense burnout. They unpack how documentation overload, performance pressure, and perfectionism are draining her, not the work itself, but the way it’s structured.

Using the Sparketype® framework, Theresa helps clarify her core strengths as an Advisor and Maven and explore alternative career paths like community support, resident life, family outreach, and enrichment programs—all roles where she can still serve without sacrificing her mental health.

You’ll learn:

• How to recognize the signs of social worker burnout
• What to do when your values no longer align with your job
• How to shift from clinical exhaustion to meaningful, manageable work
• Career change options for social workers that preserve your purpose
• The mindset and clarity it takes to redefine your role without abandoning your mission

Whether you’re feeling stuck in the system, navigating a career change from social work, or craving career clarity, this conversation will help you reconnect with what actually energizes you and take action.

Episode Guide:

00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:53 Special Episode: Live Coaching Session

01:19 Understanding the Sparketype Assessment

02:37 Guest's Career Journey and Mental Health

03:51 Balancing Passion and Mental Health

05:44 Challenges in Social Work

11:05 Working with Different Populations

15:09 Finding the Right Fit in Social Work

22:08 Finding Fulfillment in Social Work

22:36 The Burden of Documentation

23:36 Exploring the Performer Anti Sparketype

27:49 Navigating Mental Health Challenges

29:38 Reimagining Career Paths

43:10 Recommendations for a Balanced Career

46:33 Conclusion and Next Steps

Free resources to support your career clarity:

Impact-Driven Job Guide → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

12 Days of Career Goals → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/12-Days-of-Career-Goals

Ultimate Transferable Skills Guide → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide

Free Career Change Masterclass → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass

Career coaching services:

Career Clarity Formula → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/career-clarity-formula

Ready to stop settling and start designing a career aligned with your mission and strengths? Book your free clarity consultation now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

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In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White breaks down how to tailor your resume to a specific job without losing your mind or your voice. If you’re applying to dozens of jobs and still not hearing back, this conversation will change the way you think about resume writing, career alignment, and the entire job search process.

Instead of endlessly tweaking bullet points and swapping keywords, Theresa reveals a better path—getting career clarity first. With a clear direction, your resume becomes sharper, your connections stronger, and your job search faster.

You’ll learn:

• How to tailor your resume to the job description using AI and your own story
• How to create a baseline resume that makes editing faster and more intentional
• What hiring managers really look for, and what keywords to use
• Why career clarity leads to better resumes, better interviews, and better offers
• Real ways to follow up with hiring managers and get noticed

Theresa also shares her favorite strategies for resume writing for experienced professionals, using ChatGPT to tailor resumes, and finding jobs that align with your values and skills. Whether you’re starting fresh, changing industries, or feeling stuck with a generic resume, this episode will help you get out of editing mode and into interview mode.

00:00 Introduction: The Resume Dilemma

01:54 The Power of Career Clarity

04:18 Creating a Magnetic Baseline Resume

14:34 The Real Shortcut: Human Connection

21:32 Effective Follow-Up Strategies

26:26 Building Deeper Connections

31:23 Conclusion: Clarity, Direction, and Connection

Free resources to support your job search:

Impact-Driven Job Guide → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

12 Days of Career Goals → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/12-Days-of-Career-Goals

Ultimate Transferable Skills Guide → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide

Free Career Change Masterclass → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/masterclass

Career coaching services:

Career Clarity Formula → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/career-clarity-formula

Ready to stop settling and start designing a career aligned with your mission and strengths? Book your free career clarity consultation now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

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Download the free Impact-Driven Job Guide to find roles aligned with your values and skills → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White sits down with Kadine Cooper, who left a 19-year career in HR and talent management to build a fulfilling coaching business rooted in purpose, service, and personal alignment.

Kadine shares what pushed her to walk away from the traditional corporate path in 2019 and how career tools like the Sparketype® assessment helped her reconnect with what truly energizes her. As a Nurturer and Maker, she realized she was thriving when supporting others and creating solutions, but drained by roles that lacked emotional depth or impact.

They unpack what it really means to lead with authenticity, how to build a service-driven career, and what holds many high-performing women back from pursuing the career change they secretly want.

If you’re navigating a midlife career pivot, considering life after corporate, or craving more meaningful work, this episode will give you real tools, inspiration, and clarity to help you move forward.

🎯 You’ll Learn:

• How to make a bold career transition without starting over
• The difference between success and actual career fulfillment
• How Sparketype helps avoid burnout and align with your core strengths
• The mindset needed to shift from stability to purpose-driven risk
• Why more women are leaving corporate to build coaching businesses
• How to create a career that reflects your personal values and energy
• The power of authentic leadership in and outside of traditional workspaces

📍 Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:25 Professional Journey Overview

01:12 Discovering the Sparketype

01:43 Embracing the Nurturer Role

03:37 The Career transition to Coaching

04:25 Aligning Career with Values

06:09 Career Challenges and Realizations

10:10 Empowerment and Self-Leadership

13:44 Overcoming Self-Doubt

14:03 Boundaries and Communication

14:37 Sparketype and Anti-Sparketype

15:08 The Maker: Managing Energy Drains

16:25 Service-Driven vs. Process-Driven Work

17:59 Navigating HR and Purpose

21:15 Career Advice: Taking a Chance on Yourself

23:23 Empowering Women: The Next Chapter

26:06 Conclusion and Where to Find More

Ready to stop settling and start designing a career aligned with your mission and strengths? Book your free career clarity consultation now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation

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