Ready to lead with purpose, not pressure? Download the Impact-Driven Job Guide to find a values-aligned career that makes an impact → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/Impact-Driven-Job-Guide

In this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, career coach Theresa White sits down live in Cancun with Aileen Edwards, a former CHRO turned executive leadership coach, for a raw, empowering conversation about career evolution, equity, and stepping into your next chapter with purpose.

With 40+ years in HR, Aileen shares her personal Sparketype insights (she’s a Sage), her journey into DEI leadership, and the pivotal moment she knew it was time to walk away from corporate and walk toward her mission. Whether you’re a woman of color navigating workplace bias or a mid-career professional craving more impact, this episode is filled with clarity, truth bombs, and next steps.

You’ll learn:

• What it really takes to move from HR to executive coaching
• Why DEI work still matters, even when companies pull back
• How to use Sparketype results to guide a leadership pivot
• Why your voice is your strategy and how to use it

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Career Clarity Unlocked

00:53 Special episode intro – live from Cancun

01:28 Meet Aileen: CHRO turned executive coach

02:50 Career pivots and starting a coaching business

04:21 Sparketype breakdown: The Sage and Advisor

10:45 What fuels long-term DEI work

14:31 Why companies still need true DEI believers

17:28 Owning your voice as a leader

22:04 Coaching as a new mission

24:44 Lifting up women in leadership

27:55 Final takeaways + how to connect

Free career resources:

• Impact-Driven Job Guide
• 12 Days of Career Goals
• Transferable Skills Guide
• Free Career Change Masterclass

Career coaching & services:

• Career Clarity Formula
• Deep Dive 1:1 Coaching Session
• Book your free career clarity call

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Feeling burned out in your social work career? You don’t have to start over, download the free Career Clarity Guide to explore sustainable career paths that still make an impact → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guide

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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