{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Seismic Shift with Michelle K. Johnston","title":"What Lights You Up?, featuring Mary Olson-Menzel","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9695901c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2050,"description":"Mary Olson-Menzel, national bestselling author and executive coach, joins Michelle K. Johnston to explore how professionals at every stage of their career can reignite their passion, pivot successfully, and thrive in a changing workplace. They discuss Mary’s 10-step pivot program—developed to guide clients from uncertainty to clarity—and how to harness the power of storytelling, intentional networking, and self-awareness. From recent grads to seasoned executives, listeners are reminded that purpose, self-care, and meaningful connection are the cornerstones of sustainable success. This conversation is a roadmap for anyone asking: What’s next?Whether you’re seeking your first job or your final promotion, this conversation will help you find clarity, purpose, and direction. And as Mary puts it so beautifully, “When your light dims, it’s your responsibility to figure out how to turn it back on.”CHAPTERS:01:00 Introducing Mary Olson-Menzel and her career journey02:00 Seismic shifts in the modern workplace03:30 Challenges for new graduates in today's job market05:00 The inspiration behind What Lights You Up06:00 Overview of Mary’s 10-step pivot program07:15 The power of storytelling in interviews09:00 Navigating AI and resume screening10:00 Unlocking the power of your network12:00 LinkedIn Hour of Power strategy14:00 Interview coaching and confidence building15:00 Salary negotiation tips with gratitude17:00 The importance of onboarding18:30 How to pivot roles early in your career20:00 Purpose, passion, and feeling valued21:30 Embracing the squiggly career path23:00 Framing short tenures and job changes24:00 Mary’s superpower: knowing when to pivot26:00 Burnout, self-care, and letting go27:30 Coaching leaders to own their leadership signature29:00 Aligning leadership with authenticity and energy30:00 Final reflections on connection, purpose, and self-prioritization32:00 Where to find What Lights You UpSpecial thanks to our friend Brian Wayy for the theme music this...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/D2tDe0ZtfMCZ3nv5_47QQlEf1P6XT2RPjkWueECFh4E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjQ5/ODU0NmEzNGRhZjE0/ZWUzMjNmMmJlN2E5/NzE5ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}