Embracing Uncertainty with Stephen Satterfield- CR15
03/09/17 • 33 min
Becoming a freelancer has plenty of benefits including independence, freedom, and control over your time. However, it also involves many ups and downs, doubts, and uncertainty along the way. In this episode of Career Relaunch, Stephen Satterfield, a former restaurant manager turned freelance writer and founder of an online food magazine shares his own unique career journey and thoughts on how to patiently manage upheaval and uncertainty in your career. I’ll also address a listener question about how to stay motivated each and every day.
Key Career Insights- Building a new career is like building a business. It requires patience, time, and an ongoing commitment to create the change you desire.
- Uncertainty is a common part of career change that people don’t always talk about, but your ability to acknowledge and manage it is critical.
- Even if you’re not doing “what you love” full time, taking small steps in that direction still creates progress.
Uncertainty is a natural part of pursuing something new. Stephen Satterfield Tweet This
Inspiration is a form of mental adrenaline. Joseph Liu Tweet This Resources Mentioned
- Podcasts
- The Competitive Edge podcast by Scott Britton- great for entrepreneurial business insights and inspiration.
- Good Life Project podcast by Jonathan Fields- good food for the soul.
- Check out other podcasts I love on my Resources page.
- Tools
- Trello– I use this to manage long term projects.
- Wunderlist– I use this to manage daily tasks.
- Joseph’s favorite free tools to stay organised
Mental Fuel- Listener Challenge
During this episode’s Mental Fuel segment, I shared a few ways I stay motivated even when I’m feeling a bit frustrated. What are some of the techniques or tools you use to stay on track with your own career goals? Share your tips with the Career Relaunch community in the comments below.
About Stephen Satterfield, Food Writer, Activist & Founder
Stephen Satterfield is a food writer, speaker, food activist, and Founder of Whetstone Magazine, where he shares stories of food origins. He’s the inaugural food writing fellow at Civil Eats, a leading voice on the American food system, and the former restaurant manager at Nopa in San Francisco. Follow Stephen on Twitter and Instagram.
Did You Enjoy This Episode? Please Let Us Know!- Tweet: If you enjoyed this episode and have a few seconds to spare, Tweet to let me and Stephen know!
Tweet a thank you! - Review: I’d also love for you to leave a positive review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, which helps my sh...
Becoming a freelancer has plenty of benefits including independence, freedom, and control over your time. However, it also involves many ups and downs, doubts, and uncertainty along the way. In this episode of Career Relaunch, Stephen Satterfield, a former restaurant manager turned freelance writer and founder of an online food magazine shares his own unique career journey and thoughts on how to patiently manage upheaval and uncertainty in your career. I’ll also address a listener question about how to stay motivated each and every day.
Key Career Insights- Building a new career is like building a business. It requires patience, time, and an ongoing commitment to create the change you desire.
- Uncertainty is a common part of career change that people don’t always talk about, but your ability to acknowledge and manage it is critical.
- Even if you’re not doing “what you love” full time, taking small steps in that direction still creates progress.
Uncertainty is a natural part of pursuing something new. Stephen Satterfield Tweet This
Inspiration is a form of mental adrenaline. Joseph Liu Tweet This Resources Mentioned
- Podcasts
- The Competitive Edge podcast by Scott Britton- great for entrepreneurial business insights and inspiration.
- Good Life Project podcast by Jonathan Fields- good food for the soul.
- Check out other podcasts I love on my Resources page.
- Tools
- Trello– I use this to manage long term projects.
- Wunderlist– I use this to manage daily tasks.
- Joseph’s favorite free tools to stay organised
Mental Fuel- Listener Challenge
During this episode’s Mental Fuel segment, I shared a few ways I stay motivated even when I’m feeling a bit frustrated. What are some of the techniques or tools you use to stay on track with your own career goals? Share your tips with the Career Relaunch community in the comments below.
About Stephen Satterfield, Food Writer, Activist & Founder
Stephen Satterfield is a food writer, speaker, food activist, and Founder of Whetstone Magazine, where he shares stories of food origins. He’s the inaugural food writing fellow at Civil Eats, a leading voice on the American food system, and the former restaurant manager at Nopa in San Francisco. Follow Stephen on Twitter and Instagram.
Did You Enjoy This Episode? Please Let Us Know!- Tweet: If you enjoyed this episode and have a few seconds to spare, Tweet to let me and Stephen know!
Tweet a thank you! - Review: I’d also love for you to leave a positive review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, which helps my sh...
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Letting Your Career Evolve with Anne Lipton- CR14
Your career can take turns outside of your control, and when that happens, you have a choice between taking charge of the situation or allowing yourself to get knocked down. In this episode of Career Relaunch, Anne Lipton a former neurologist & dementia specialist turned writer & speaker discusses doing what you love, not just what you know and embracing the idea of stepping off the beaten path in your career. I also share some thoughts on how allowing your career to evolve can open up exciting, meaningful new doors in your professional life.
Key Career Insights- When life throws you an unexpected twist in your career, you always have a choice about how to make the most of the situation and embrace the change.
- You are braver than you may imagine. Career obstacles are a way of testing our limits, and you may be surprised how much you can accomplish if you rise to the challenge.
- Don’t just stick with what you know. Pursue what you love in order to create the most fulfilling story for your career.
Write about what you love, not just what you know. Anne Lipton Tweet This
Deviating from the beaten path can uncover new ideas. Joseph Liu Tweet This Resources mentioned
- Anne mentioned National Novel Writing Month if you’re looking for a good writing online & offline meet-up community.
- Anne shared the concept of being a Plotter vs. Pantser or as George R. R. Martin explains a Gardener vs. Architect.
About Anne Lipton, Writer & Speaker
Anne Lipton is an MD/PhD Neurologist and dementia specialist who has transitioned from clinical practice and research to writing (fiction and non-fiction). She serves on the medical advisory board for Cariloop, a health-care start-up specializing in helping people make advance and current care plans and find the best in-home and long-term care solutions for elderly loved ones.
Be sure to follow Anne on Twitter and check out her Common Sense Guide to Dementia For Clinicians and Caregivers book and Facebook page.
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Recalibrating Your Career with Solonia Teodros- CR16
Solonia Teodros discusses her international moves and shift from working in the PR world to co-founding The Change School, an organization focused on helping people navigate change. We’ll talk about how your cultural upbringing can affect your career choices and the importance of creating boundaries between work and the rest of your life. Afterwards, during today’s Mental Fuel segment, I’ll share a couple ways I maintain my own work/life balance.
Key Career Insights- Proactively defining your own career narratives helps you manage multiple career changes and maintain a compelling, professional trajectory.
- You can’t please everyone, so if you are going to seek the approval of others, focus only on those people who truly matter the most to you.
- Any major career endeavor can take its toll on you, so you have to make sure you take care of yourself and allow yourself to recharge, recalibrate, and rest.
Give yourself the space to step away from things and clear your mind. Solonia Teodros Tweet This
Sometimes, it's productive to be unproductive. Joseph Liu Tweet This Resources Mentioned
- I mentioned I love browsing the news to get my mind off my work. I use Flipboard for consuming news, which helps me “check-out” a bit and read about non-career related topics. Solonia loves using Feedly!
- Great Harvard Business Review article on the importance of work-life balance (Mar’17): If You Want to Be Happy at Work, Have a Life Outside of It.
Listener Challenge
During this episode’s Mental Fuel segment, I talked about the importance of giving yourself an opportunity to take breaks from your work. What’s one quick activity you could commit to doing on a regular basis that allows you step away from your job, rejuvenate, reflect, and recharge?
About Solonia Teodros, co-founder of The Change School
Solonia Teodros is driven by the potential of individuals, organisations and societies to change. Her vision for the world is one where everyone has the courage, confidence and commitment to realise their potential for greatness.
In 2013, she co-founed The Change School, a holistic lifestyle and learning brand for anyone at a cross-roads or pivotal life stage. They create experiential events, retreats and talks designed for conscious individuals and groups committed to continuous learning and growth. They believe, with the right tools, change can be a force for good. Follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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