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  • 103. Stop: Before Your Borrow Their Blueprint...First Ask "Why?"

    103. Stop: Before Your Borrow Their Blueprint...First Ask "Why?"
    2026/04/15
    Episode 103: Stop: Before You Borrow Their Blueprint…First Ask "Why?" | The Career Clinic Podcast

    Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

    Episode Overview

    In a world where we have front-row seats to everyone's success, it's never been easier to see what people are doing—and never harder to understand why.

    In this episode, Ronnie slows things down and invites you into a deeper level of discernment.

    Sparked by a powerful line from her recent newsletter, she breaks down a critical coaching principle: before you adopt someone else's strategy, path, or playbook…pause and ask better questions.

    Through personal stories, real-life examples, and a practical 5-question framework, this episode will help you move from imitation to intention—so you can build a life and career that actually fits you.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    ✔️ Why copying what "works" for others can quietly lead you off track
    ✔️ The hidden gap between what people share and what actually drives their decisions
    ✔️ How Ronnie's own career pivot was shaped by context, not just courage
    ✔️ The difference between a possibility model and a blueprint (this will shift how you see everything)
    ✔️ A powerful 5-question framework to evaluate any move before you make it
    ✔️ How to filter inspiration without losing yourself in the process

    The 5 Questions to Ask Before You Borrow the Blueprint:

    • What problem were they actually trying to solve?
    • What did their life look like when they made that decision?
    • What values and priorities were driving that choice?
    • What did they try before this that you're not seeing?
    • What would your version of this actually look like?

    Links & Resources:

    📖 Pre-Order Work Life Remix
    https://workliferemixbook.com/

    📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get deeper insights and behind-the-scenes reflections → www.ohheyjoin.com

    🤝 Let's Work Together! Explore coaching and leadership development → www.ohheycoach.com

    📬 Want to Connect? Reach out at info@ohheycoach.com

    🎧 Enjoying the Podcast? Leave a review—it helps more people find The Career Clinic and grow this community

    💡 Final Thought:
    Before you move, before you adopt, before you execute—pause.

    Do you actually understand the why behind what you're seeing?

    That clarity might be the difference between building something that looks good…
    and building something that truly fits your life.
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    32 分
  • 102. Let the Work Life Remix Era Begin

    102. Let the Work Life Remix Era Begin
    2026/04/03
    Episode 102. Let the Work Life Remix Era Begin | The Career Clinic Podcast

    Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

    Episode Overview

    This episode is a little different—and a lot more personal.

    Ronnie takes you inside one of the most significant moments of her life and career: the private reveal and public pre-order launch of her debut book, Work Life Remix.

    Recorded in real time, just days after the launch, this episode brings you behind the scenes of the celebration, the emotion, and the deeper "why" behind the book.

    But more than that—it's an invitation. ✊🏾

    An invitation to examine the changing reality of work, to question the default paths we've been handed, and to consider what it might look like to design something that actually fits your life.

    A grounded approach to reclaiming agency and building something that works for you.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    ✔️ Why the traditional "work hard and you'll be okay" social contract is no longer holding up
    ✔️ The real tension high-achieving professionals are facing right now—and why it's not just you
    ✔️ Why the common options we're given around work often feel limiting
    ✔️ The philosophy behind Work Life Remix: keep what works, change what doesn't, design what fits
    ✔️ How to move out of the loop of fear, misalignment, and default decision-making
    ✔️ Why trusting your own judgment again is the ultimate goal ✊🏾

    Links & Resources:

    📖 Pre-Order Work Life Remix: Available wherever you buy books, including Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more

    🌐 Explore the Book Hub: https://workliferemixbook.com

    📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get insights, behind-the-scenes updates, and first access to everything Ronnie is building → www.ohheyjoin.com

    🤝 Let's Work Together! Learn more about coaching and leadership development at www.ohheycoach.com

    📬 Want to Connect? Reach out to the team at info@ohheycoach.com

    🔥 If this episode resonated, share it with someone who's been asking bigger questions about their life and career—and tag Ronnie (@ohheycoach) so she can celebrate with you ✊🏾

    💡 Final Thought:
    You can't rewind or redo what's come before, but you can remix it.
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    20 分
  • 101. Naming & Navigating Your Season

    101. Naming & Navigating Your Season
    2026/03/26
    Episode 101: Naming & Navigating Your Season

    The Career Clinic Podcast
    Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

    After the milestone of 100 episodes and the reveal of a new era, Ronnie brings the conversation back to something foundational: understanding the season you are in and learning how to move within it with clarity and honesty.

    In this episode, she sits with a simple but often overlooked idea—many of us are trying to move forward without first naming where we actually are.

    And when you don't name your season, you can end up:

    • Expecting the wrong things from yourself
    • Measuring progress incorrectly
    • Feeling frustrated when things aren't moving the way you thought they would

    This conversation introduces Ronnie's Five Seasons framework—growing, sowing, glowing, woahing, and going—but more importantly, it's about helping you slow down long enough to tell the truth about your current season.

    Because when you can name it, you can work with it. And when you can work with it, you stop fighting it.

    What You'll Hear in This Episode

    ✔️ Why so many people feel stuck without realizing they've misidentified their season
    ✔️ A grounded walkthrough of the Five Seasons framework
    ✔️ How pressure and comparison distort how we see our current reality
    ✔️ Why each season requires a different pace, energy, and expectation
    ✔️ How to move forward with more clarity instead of forcing momentum

    The Invitation 🤎

    Take a moment this week and ask yourself:

    What season am I actually in right now?

    Not the one that sounds impressive.
    Not the one you wish you were in.
    The one that is true.

    Then ask:

    What does this season require of me?

    You don't need to rush the answer.
    But you do need to be honest.
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    36 分
  • 100. A New Era Unveiled

    100. A New Era Unveiled
    2026/03/18

    Episode 100: A New Era Unveiled

    The Career Clinic Podcast

    Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

    100 episodes. A journey that started in 2019 with a MacBook, Garage Band, and a closet full of pillows. Today, Ronnie sits in the milestone, gets honest about what it took to get here, and shares something she's been waiting to tell you.

    What You'll Hear in This Episode

    ✔️ The real journey to 100 episodes and why most podcasts never make it this far ✔️ The origin story: a journal entry, a camera, and a commitment to anti-gatekeeping ✔️ How the podcast is evolving beyond career strategy into work and life ✔️ A major announcement you don't want to miss

    Timestamps

    00:00 — Sitting in the milestone 04:00 — The reality: 90% of podcasts don't make it past 10 episodes 08:00 — Regrounding: who I am and how we got here 10:00 — The origin story and the journal entry that started it all 15:00 — A new era: what's changing and where we're going 17:00 — The announcement 22:00 — What's next

    The Announcement 📖

    Ronnie has written a book. And before the rest of the world finds out, she wants you in the room.

    On March 31st from 3:00 to 4:00 PM Eastern, she's hosting a private Book Reveal and Pre-Order Launch Party on Zoom. Cover reveal. Title reveal. Pre-orders open. Book tour cities announced. Behind-the-scenes details on what's coming between now and September 15th. Surprise and delight. And yes, it's a party.

    This is for the insiders. The community. The people who've been here.

    👉🏾 Register here (free): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gy7TLsAyRZSYFpp_2QbVHw

    What's Next 🤎

    100 is not an endpoint. It's the foundation. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow or subscribe so you don't miss what's next.

    Stay Connected 🤎

    📩 OhHeyMonday Newsletter: ohheyjoin.com 📖 Speaking, Facilitating & Leadership Development: ohheycoach.com 💼 LinkedIn: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart 📸 Instagram: @ohheycoach
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    26 分
  • 99. Don't Let Them Should on You (And Don't Should on Yourself Either) ft. Dr. Kimberly Murray

    99. Don't Let Them Should on You (And Don't Should on Yourself Either) ft. Dr. Kimberly Murray
    2026/03/04
    Episode 99: Don't Let Them Should on You (And Don't Should on Yourself Either) featuring Dr. Kimberly Murray The Career Clinic Podcast Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart Episode Overview In this episode of The Career Clinic Podcast, Ronnie Dickerson Stewart is joined by psychologist, leadership coach, and TEDx speaker Dr. Kimberly Murray for a thoughtful conversation about the quiet but powerful influence of "should." The expectations about what your career should look like. Who you should become. How long you should stay. What success should feel like. These expectations often come from workplaces, industries, family members, mentors, or even our own internalized beliefs about achievement. Over time, those voices can lead us to over-edit ourselves, silence our instincts, or follow paths that no longer fit the person we are becoming. Together, Ronnie and Dr. Murray unpack how the pressure of "should" shows up in leadership, identity, and career decisions. They explore how high-capacity professionals often learn to shrink, over-accommodate, or second-guess themselves in environments where their perspective is actually needed most. This conversation is honest, grounding, and practical. It's about recognizing when expectations are shaping your decisions and reclaiming the freedom to define your path in a way that actually aligns with your voice, values, and evolution. If you've ever felt pressure to follow a script that doesn't quite fit anymore, this episode will resonate deeply. What You'll Learn in This Episode ✊🏾 Why the word "should" can quietly shape career decisions in ways that disconnect us from our truth ✊🏾 How workplace culture, family expectations, and internal narratives influence how we edit ourselves professionally ✊🏾 Why high-achieving professionals often learn to over-accommodate or silence their instincts ✊🏾 The difference between thoughtful growth and living according to someone else's blueprint ✊🏾 How to begin reclaiming your voice and making career decisions that reflect who you are becoming About Dr. Kimberly Murray Dr. Kimberly Murray is a psychologist, leadership coach, and TEDx speaker who helps high-achieving professionals design lives and careers that reflect their full identities—not just their job titles. Her work centers on sustainable ambition, integrated leadership, and helping leaders navigate overlapping roles, creativity, purpose, and professional success without abandoning parts of themselves along the way. Through her coaching, speaking, and research-informed approach, Dr. Murray supports individuals in aligning their strengths, energy, and values so they can thrive both personally and professionally. Learn more about Dr. Murray and her work: 🌐 Website: https://drkimberlymurray.com/ 🎥 TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANQnt40GS3k 📩 Connect: hello@drkimberlymurray.com Links & Resources 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter: Get my insights straight to your inbox every Monday! Sign up at www.ohheyjoin.com 🎧 Ask OhHeyCoach: Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Submit it here: https://form.typeform.com/to/ja89DHpT 🤝 Let's Work Together: If you're a leader or organization looking for executive coaching, leadership development, or career design strategies, we'd love to partner with you. Learn more at www.ohheycoach.com 📬 Want to Connect? Reach out to our team at info@ohheycoach.com 🔥 If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@ohheycoach)! Let's keep this conversation going. 💡 Final Thought: Expectations will always exist, but they shouldn't run your life. Pay attention to the voices shaping your decisions and make sure the path you're walking actually belongs to you.
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    48 分
  • 98. Don't Second Guess The Shift...It Just Takes Time

    98. Don't Second Guess The Shift...It Just Takes Time
    2026/02/27
    Episode 98: Don't Second-Guess the Shift… It Just Takes Time The Career Clinic Podcast with Ronnie Dickerson Stewart Building on last week's conversation about the changing social contract with work, this episode sits in the tension between knowing you need to build your own security and actually doing something about it. Ronnie gets real about the gap between awareness and action — and why that gap isn't a character flaw, it's the human experience of navigating change. In this episode, Ronnie explores: Why your job isn't the enemy — and why honoring your current provision mattersThe real tension: the thing that provides for you also takes up the time and energy you'd need to build something beyond itWhy awareness and action aren't the same thing — and why we need to stop pretending they areThe mindset shift isn't a one-time event; it's a messy, nonlinear, ongoing practiceGiving yourself permission to wish the old blueprint still worked and build in the landscape that actually existsSmall, doable starting points for building your own coverage — without blowing anything up Key Takeaways: The constraint is never desire — it's usually capacity, and lack of capacity is real.You can hold a wish for things to be different and still take care of yourself in the world as it is.Building your own security is not a weekend project. It's a long arc that starts with small, steady moves.The goal isn't to leap into a new mindset overnight — it's to close the gap a little bit at a time. Start Here — Small Moves Ronnie Suggests: Have a coffee conversation with someone you admireUpdate an asset that lets people see your work (like your LinkedIn profile)Engage on LinkedIn — comment, like, share — without the pressure to postPay attention to what's portable: skills, relationships, and value that travel with youName the thing out loud with someone you trust What's Next 🤎 We are approaching Episode 100 in March, and something special is coming 🤎. New episodes of The Career Clinic Podcast drop every Wednesday. Make sure you follow or subscribe so you don't miss what's next. If this episode resonated, share it with someone who may be waiting on themselves. Stay Connected 🤎 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter Weekly reflections and grounded leadership tools 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com 🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach Executive coaching and leadership development 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com Final Thought 🤎 Readiness often arrives after you begin, not before. If you've been waiting for a feeling to confirm what you already know, it may be time to trust your judgment and take the next step. See you next Wednesday.
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    23 分
  • 97. This Is the Year That Will Completely Change Your Relationship With Work

    97. This Is the Year That Will Completely Change Your Relationship With Work
    2026/02/20
    Episode 97: This Is the Year That Will Completely Change Your Relationship With Work

    The Career Clinic Podcast

    Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart

    Episode Overview

    In Episode 97, Ronnie shifts the tone of the podcast to address something urgent and real: the reality that job security, as many of us once understood it, has fundamentally changed.

    This episode is less about tactics and more about a mindset shift. If you've felt like you're one restructure away from disruption, or you've watched talented people around you recalibrate unexpectedly, this conversation is for you.

    What You'll Hear in This Episode

    ✔️ Why job security has shifted — even at strong companies
    ✔️ Why this moment requires a new blueprint
    ✔️ How generational advice still makes sense — but needs updating
    ✔️ The danger of building provision in only one place
    ✔️ What it means to adopt a portfolio career mindset
    ✔️ Why this year may need to be the year you rethink your relationship with work

    The Mindset Shift: From Employee to "You Inc."

    Rather than offering a checklist of tips, Ronnie invites listeners into a deeper recalibration.

    What if you thought of yourself as "You Inc."?

    What if your primary employer was You Inc., and your job was simply one client of many possible revenue sources, identity anchors, or professional expressions?

    This is not just about side hustles. It's not a hustle culture pitch. It's about strategic optionality. It's about understanding that your time, skills, relationships, and brand have value beyond one organizational structure.

    A portfolio career mindset does not require you to quit your job. It requires you to think differently about permanence, agency, and alignment.

    Why This Year Matters 🤎

    This episode is a call to stop pretending permanence still operates the way it once did.

    It is an invitation to rethink your relationship with work before something forces you to.

    We deserve better. And when we cannot immediately get better systems, we build better strategies for ourselves.

    Stay Connected 🤎

    📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter
    Weekly reflections and leadership insight
    👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com

    🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach
    Executive coaching and leadership development
    👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com

    Final Thought 🤎

    This may be the year that completely changes your relationship with work — not because something collapses, but because you finally choose to design it differently.

    See you next week!
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    16 分
  • 96. Stop Waiting to Be Ready

    96. Stop Waiting to Be Ready
    2026/02/12
    Episode 96: Stop Waiting to Be Ready The Career Clinic Podcast Host: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart Episode Overview Welcome back to The Career Clinic Podcast 🤎. In Episode 96, Ronnie addresses something that quietly stalls more careers and ideas than lack of talent ever does: the habit of waiting to feel ready. This episode explores why readiness is often a moving target, how over-preparation can become avoidance, and why clarity rarely arrives before action. Whether you're considering a pivot, launching something new, raising your hand, or finally starting the thing you've been thinking about for years, this conversation is about moving forward without the illusion of perfect timing. What You'll Learn in This Episode ✔️ Why readiness is more of a decision than a feeling ✔️ The hidden cost of waiting too long ✔️ How over-preparation can delay execution ✔️ Why waiting for permission slows momentum ✔️ The myth of perfect timing ✔️ Three practical ways to move before you feel fully ready The Readiness Trap When people say, "I'm not ready," it's rarely about actual capability. More often, it's about exposure, uncertainty, or fear of being seen before everything feels polished. Ronnie reflects on launching this podcast without a 100-episode plan, stepping away from a C-suite role without a fully mapped five-year blueprint, and beginning the process of writing a book without knowing every detail of how it would unfold. In each case, clarity followed movement. It did not precede it. The idea that you will feel completely prepared before taking action is one of the most convincing myths in professional life. The Cost of Waiting 🤎 We often overestimate the risk of starting and underestimate the cost of delaying. Waiting can erode confidence. It can shrink momentum. It can quietly chip away at self-trust. The longer you sit with something you know you want to pursue, the louder doubt becomes and the smaller your original conviction feels. At some point, the cost of waiting outweighs the discomfort of beginning. Three Common Disguises of "I'm Not Ready" Over-preparation. Taking another course, reading another book, asking five more people for input. Preparation is wise. Endless preparation that never converts to execution is avoidance. Waiting for permission. There is rarely a formal invitation to step into your next chapter. No one is coming to certify you as ready. Authority is often assumed, not granted. Perfect timing. There will always be a reorg, a busy season, a market shift, or a personal responsibility that makes now feel inconvenient. Timing matters, but perfection is not a prerequisite for progress. How to Move Before You Feel Ready ✍🏾 First, shrink the ask. Instead of taking the full leap, take the next step. Send the email. Outline the idea. Have the conversation. Test the concept. Small action builds real clarity. Second, set a decision date. If something has been circulating in your mind for months, give yourself a deadline to decide your next move. Not the entire plan — just the next move. Third, borrow belief. If your fear is louder than your confidence, talk to someone who can hold perspective with you. A trusted friend, mentor, or coach can help steady the narrative long enough for you to move. Listener Invitation 🤎 If something has been tugging at you — an idea, a pivot, a conversation, an application — consider whether you're truly unprepared or simply uncomfortable. You may not feel ready. That doesn't mean you aren't capable. What's Next We are approaching Episode 100 in March, and something special is coming 🤎. New episodes of The Career Clinic Podcast drop every Wednesday. Make sure you follow or subscribe so you don't miss what's next. If this episode resonated, share it with someone who may be waiting on themselves. Stay Connected 🤎 📩 Join the OhHeyMonday Newsletter Weekly reflections and grounded leadership tools 👉🏾 www.ohheyjoin.com 🤝 Work With Ronnie / OhHeyCoach Executive coaching and leadership development 👉🏾 www.ohheycoach.com Final Thought 🤎 Readiness often arrives after you begin, not before. If you've been waiting for a feeling to confirm what you already know, it may be time to trust your judgment and take the next step. See you next Wednesday.
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    26 分