I created this list for anyone who feels stuck, curious about a new direction, or ready to build a career that feels more meaningful and aligned. These are the books, podcasts, tools, and resources that I’ve found helpful for exploring your strengths...
One of my favorite resources for rethinking career decisions. It uses design thinking principles to help you explore different paths instead of feeling like you need to have everything figured out immediately.
Designing Your Life : How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life (Hardcover) (Bill Burnett)
I love hearing the stories behind successful careers and businesses. It’s a great reminder that most people’s paths are not perfectly linear.
How I Built This with Guy Raz - Apple Podcasts
A thoughtful read for anyone navigating their late 20s and figuring out career, relationships, and personal growth.
The Defining Decade - by Meg Jay (Paperback)
Career changes require building new routines and staying consistent. This book helped me think differently about small actions creating long-term change.
Atomic Habits: Easy & Proven Way to Build
Inspiring conversations about success, resilience, mindset, and building a meaningful life and career.
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett | No.1 Podcast
A great reminder that confidence often comes from building skills over time. Helpful for anyone starting fresh in a new field.
So Good They Can't Ignore You: Skills Trump Passion
Great for exploring creative skills and hobbies that could potentially turn into career opportunities.
Online Classes for Creatives
Great website for looking at different careers and skills
O*NET OnLine
Career assessments can be a helpful starting point when you know you want a change but aren't sure what direction fits your strengths.
CareerExplorer Career Test
Helpful for exploring new industries, learning skills, networking, and seeing what different career paths actually look like.
LinkedIn Learning: Online Training Courses & Skill Building
This is another career test resource. It focuses on your skills and strengths
CliftonStrengths
Helpful for researching salaries, job descriptions, and understanding what different roles actually involve.
Indeed Career Guide
A simple career exploration tool that helps you discover careers based on your interests and strengths. Great if you know you want a change but don't know where to start.
My Next Move
A podcast focused specifically on people who have changed careers and found new directions.
Career Relaunch® | Podcast on Spotify
A reminder that changing careers doesn't mean starting from zero. This helps you identify skills from your previous experience that apply to new roles.
