Welcome to the show!

I had the pleasure to chat with Don Gleason, a Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach and career transition expert. Don shares his personal journey from a long career in the U.S. Air Force to becoming a career coach who helps people find roles that energise and fulfil them. Through his own experiences and work, Don highlights the critical elements of mindset, networking, and finding purpose in one’s career.

Don specializes in helping people navigate career transitions, particularly those leaving the military or looking for more fulfilling work. He stresses the importance of finding a job that energises you, rather than one that drains your energy.

A significant part of Don's coaching revolves around developing the right mindset. He emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset, learning from feedback, and staying open to new opportunities.

Building strong relationships and leveraging networks is essential to finding the right job or career path. Don shares how networking has been a cornerstone of his own career success.

Don advocates for a structured approach to career transitions—having clear goals, focusing on what matters, and staying resilient. His tree analogy illustrates how mindset (roots), networking (trunk), and storytelling (branches) create a strong foundation for success.

The ONE Thing:

Success in career transitions hinges on mindset, networking, and attitude. By focusing on your purpose, seeking feedback, and building relationships, you can find a fulfilling role that aligns with your passion and skills.

Connect with Don Gleason:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-gleason/

- Website: https://achievenewheights.com)

Connect with me:

https://linktr.ee/sawrightcoach

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It was a great pleasure to connect with Sarka Risch, a LinkedIn expert (and polyglot!) based in Switzerland. Sarka helps leaders and professionals use LinkedIn strategically to achieve their business goals. She shares insights on how to build meaningful connections and leverage the platform for authentic relationship-building.

Sarka’s unique background—from law studies to marketing—led her to develop a passion for using LinkedIn as a tool to foster genuine relationships.

Sarka explains how LinkedIn is more than a digital business card; it’s a platform for building real relationships and achieving professional goals.

She highlights the value of showing up authentically on LinkedIn, whether through personal stories or showcasing leadership style.

Mindset and Strategy are key to success on LinkedIn. It's about having the right mindset and being consistent in your approach.

With a focus on networking and collaboration, Sarka stresses that meaningful connections are at the core of LinkedIn’s power, rather than just accumulating followers or likes. She shares her cautious approach to AI, advocating for human-driven communication to maintain genuine connections on LinkedIn.

The ONE Thing:

Success on LinkedIn stems from a blend of strategic use, authentic communication, and the willingness to invest time in building real relationships. Sarka emphasizes that while tools like AI can assist, nothing replaces the value of personal experience and genuine connections.

Connect with Sarka Risch:

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarka-risch

Connect with me:

https://linktr.ee/sawrightcoach

Welcome to the show.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Jini Wimmer, who leads a Facebook group - Women's Empower Network, with over 3,700 members from 13 countries.

She shares her journey of overcoming fear and self-doubt to embrace leadership after her husband's passing.

She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's inner voice and intuition and "calling BS on yourself" to challenge limiting beliefs.

Jini also highlights the practice of mindfulness in daily activities to stay present, and explains her view that lack is a man-made concept and abundance exists in nature.

She emphasizes embracing life's journey, including its challenges, as opportunities for growth.

We discuss various aspects of her relationships with family and the impact and influence it has on her.

Key Takeaway:

Listening to and trusting your inner voice is crucial for personal growth and overcoming self-imposed limitations. As Jini puts it, "Always, always, always listen to that inner voice. You do not have to understand what it's telling you or why it's telling you something. Trust it. It's got your back."

Jini is a wonderful lady with a heart to serve. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Contact for Jini:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensempowernetwork

Contact for Steve:

https://linktr.ee/sawrightcoach