🔥Show Notes🗒

Michelle Schafer is an ICF-certified coach and facilitator, specializing in career transition and leadership. She is the owner and founder of Michelle Schafer Coaching, empowering people to achieve career fulfillment. Michelle is passionate about people and inspired by their progress, working with clients at all levels of an organization and across sectors including federal and municipal government, high tech, not-for-profit and financial services. Michelle offers coaching 1:1 and in groups, and most recently was recognized as one of Ottawa's Top Coaches in 2024.

🗣QUOTE:  "Look through your network, not just at it 🔍🤝. Every connection you have knows someone who could change your life 🌟💼." — Michelle Schafer

Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:

1. You Bring Value—Right Now 💥 - You don’t need a new title to matter. You already have wins, skills, and wisdom to share. Own that truth.
2. Turn Setbacks Into Setups When life knocks you down, use it as fuel to rise higher. Your toughest transitions can become the foundation for your purpose.🔁
3. Give More to Grow More - The more value you pour into others, the more success flows back. Lead with generosity, and watch your 💧📈
4. Build Your Team of Champions - Success isn’t a solo sport. Surround yourself with people who challenge, support, and believe in you. 🏆🤝
5. Asking for Help Is Strength - Needing support doesn’t make you weak—it makes you smart. Lean in. Reach out. 💪📞
6. Stop Selling. Start Serving - Relationships are built on value, not pitches. Connect first—business follows. ❤️📬

🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹

⏱️ [00:04:00] — Reinventing After Job Loss:  Michelle shares how losing her job twice led to discovering her purpose in coaching.

⏱️ [00:08:00] — Free Support Strategy:  Michelle explains how she offers free LinkedIn tips and 30-min consults to job seekers.

⏱️ [00:14:00] — Networking Mindset Shift:  Game-changing insight: “Look through your network, not just at it.”

⏱️ [00:23:00] — Overcoming Imposter Syndrome:  Michelle breaks down how to reframe limiting beliefs through evidence and feedback.

⏱️ [00:27:00] — Not Your Forever Place:  A powerful reminder to job seekers that current struggles are temporary.

Recommended Resources:  

Visit Michelle’s Coaching site: 

Pick up Michelle’s Book: Cultivating Career Growth - Navigating Transitions with Purpose

Michelle’s Linked IN

Michelle’s Facebook

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