Building the Roadmap to Her Dream Life (Angie’s Story)

Ep: 213

Do you often feel like you aren’t prioritizing yourself?

When you’re just going through the motions, it’s easy to identify with the roles you perform. Your job, your role as a wife, partner, or mother…

But somewhere under all of those labels is the real you.

Career coaching won’t only help you land your next role in work, but it has the potential to help you truly reconnect with your authentic self again.

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment Ⓡ, Blake welcomes Angie to share her story. After 9 months of hesitation, she finally overcame the barriers that were preventing her from saying “yes” to her future. Her only regret? Not understanding sooner that this program would provide her with the tools & resources she needed to take action.

In this episode, you’ll hear about Angie’s process leading up to finally making the investment that changed her life (in only 4 short weeks!). She shares the full-spectrum results she experienced in both her personal and professional life, and how she came to realize that the problem wasn’t just her role, but it stretched back to lifelong limiting beliefs that she needed to overcome in order to make progress. You’ll hear how she discovered her secret sauce transferable skills™, and how that ultimately led her to rediscover her authentic self and become more fully present in her life.

With the right tools and support, things can change very quickly.

Are you ready to pave the path toward your dream life?

What You’ll Learn:

The breakdown moment that inspired Angie to reach out for help (3:44)
Overcoming the barriers to change (5:27)
Why career coaching is actually the cure for overwhelm (10:00)
What surprised Angie about the program’s holistic approach (12:59)
Angie’s biggest “aha” moment and how it has impacted her life (16:52)

Favorite Quotes:

I felt like I should be happy and should be grateful for the opportunities that this job had provided me. But deep down, I wasn’t fulfilled, and I was unsure how to break out of that burnout cycle. –Angie
Within the first month, it was amazing how much time I had created for myself, not just for the program, but for other aspects of my life. My family and my relationships, my self-care, my hobbies, and being able to just be really present. –Angie
One of the biggest mistakes I see women making is not trusting their gut and not doing the thing they know they need to do. They believe that they have to exhaust every single option by doing it themselves before they get help. –Blake
If you are in a situation where you are exhausted, wondering how in the world you can actually take on transitioning into something new, understand that things can change very rapidly for you with the right tools and support. – Blake

Additional Resources:

Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.
We can help you do just that.

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

For other programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com

Transcript

Angie Uh 0:01
I’ve learned through this program that I am more than my role. So I’m just really at a great place in my life right now where I get to follow the breadcrumbs and just have a world of opportunities in front of me, and have really, I think, just understand that my work is far beyond the role I’m working towards, again, making my dreams become a reality, which I would have never been thought I would have been able to do. This program is more than just career it is a holistic approach. And so that, for me is more valuable than just finding my next career. Because I know that regardless of whatever situation I may be in, I have the tools in place that I know how to create the time for myself how to take action, how to create boundaries, and really step into my worth and feel empowered to make decisions based on what is most important to me in my life.

Blake Schofield 1:02
Hi, I’m Blake Schofield, founder and CEO of The Bridge to Fulfillment®, mom to three, USA Today top 10 professional coach, and former corporate executive who got tired of sacrificing my life for a comfortable paycheck. My mission is to expand women’s perspectives and empower them to achieve greater impact at home and work without sacrifice. This is The Bridge to Fulfillment®.

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment®. I am super pumped and excited to have my client Angie here with me today. You know, as we’ve talked about her personal journey, the clarity that she has around what her journey has been what she has learned and what she wished that she knew months ago before she started this journey together, I have zero doubt in my mind will be incredibly impactful to you. Because not only in many ways is her story. So similar to so many women that I work with and also run across. I think it’s a common thread. But her gifts and ability to be able to communicate that in a way where you can see yourself and I think is really powerful. And so my hope and desire for today’s podcast is that you are able to see yourself and Angie story. And you’re able to learn from her lessons to shortcut the process and move into a more fulfilling career in life with more joy, more ease and more efficiency than you likely even think is possible. So with that said, welcome, miss Angie, so happy to have you.

Angie Uh 2:44
Thank you for having me excited to be here.

Blake Schofield 2:47
So much fun, lady, this is gonna be so much fun. So would you mind sharing a little bit about how we connected and what was going on in your life when that happened?

Angie Uh 2:56
Yes, so I actually was connected through you. So we had actually previously worked at the same company. But it was through a referral from one of my old co workers, who was a friend of dear friend of mine who had gone through your program. And so at the time I had been with my company for about eight years, I joined when they were a startup. And so through that time, I kind of went through like a roller coaster in my career journey and experienced high growth as they went to become a publicly traded company. And so for me, it was I think the first few years of being in the startup world I really enjoyed and was really passionate about for was really energized about my role and the responsibilities as we shifted more into being a public company and kind of shifting into a corporate structure and corporate dynamics, I started to feel really stagnant and started to just be over consumed by work, where I was making a lot of trade offs with my personal life.

Angie Uh 3:53
And so I just honestly went through that roller coaster of like highs and lows and overtime just didn’t experience any highs anymore. And I just experienced a lot of lows. And so I was at a place where I was kind of treading water, I was feeling like I should be happy should be grateful for the opportunities that this job had provided me. But knowing deep down, I wasn’t fulfilled, and just unsure how to break out of that burnout cycle. And so my husband would always tell me, you know, I would go through kind of the standard process that most people do, I would ramp up and kind of revamp my resume. I would do job searches, like it was my second job, but never gain any traction. And my husband would always tell me, you know, I think it’s like an Albert Einstein quote, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. And that was definitely where I was at at that time. And I knew that it was because I was coming from a place of lack and scarcity. I wouldn’t really see the true progress that I wanted until I got down to the root issues that I was facing.

Blake Schofield 4:57
And so when we connected you So you had a little bit of background, one of my past clients, friend, mutual friends, right, referred you, and you had already done some of that work to your point and you weren’t seeing success. You were unfulfilled. Tell me a little bit about the process of you deciding to take the path forward and come into the bridge to fulfillment. What was that journey like?

Angie Uh 5:19
We had our discovery called, I actually had to look back, I spent nine months before I actually committed to the program after we had first talked. So I had just some of the things that I think were barriers were definitely one the investment. So that was something that I really had to come to terms with, because I had never invested in myself. It was also a conversation, I was really hesitant to bring up with my husband just because we’re going through a lot of like personal changes at that time. But he was immediately so supportive for him, he was just like, if you can really invest your time into the program, then I think it’s going to be the best decision you’ve made, which brought me to my second barrier, which was time, I felt like I had so little time for myself, I just didn’t have energy, I didn’t really have balance. And so I think for me, it was just like, how much time do I have to commit? And can I actually do it? And can I see the results. And I found that within the first month, what you had told me to you were like, within the first few weeks, you’ll you’ll get the rewards of time back. But yeah, within the first month, it was amazing how much time I had created for myself, not just for the program, but other aspects of my life, my family and my relationships, my self care, my hobbies, and being able to just be really present within just even that first month of the program.

Blake Schofield 6:34
I love that you asked to share with me and there was another barrier to you coming in? Can you share a little bit about that? Because I think it’s really common. And that’s an important thing to talk about.

Angie Uh 6:44
Yes. So after I had the call with you, I was still, I think, a little hesitant to fully commit at the time. And I think I was very independent. And so for me, it was I think I was just like kind of testing myself up. Let me just try to do this one more time by myself. And I actually I remember I actually had gone through again, the process of the resume the interviews, and I actually had found I remember getting a job offer that I really liked with a company that I was really inspired by, but it met maybe like eight out of 10 requirements that I wanted. And I remember you were so nice to have a conversation with me before I even joined the program. And we kind of talked through, you know, what is your worth? What do you feel you’re valued at. And if ultimately, those two things are really important to you, and aligned with where you want to be, if you try to kind of sacrifice those from the beginning, like ultimately, you might just end up being in the same place, you know, a year down the line two years down the line. And that really resonated me because again, I think I realized I needed to get down to the root cause. And so with that, I think there was probably just a lot of fear of change. Fear of could I do it, I can just a lot of self doubt around my abilities to make change for myself.

Blake Schofield 7:55
Yeah, for sure. And I think that’s so common. I actually just even recently had a woman say to me, I know I’m probably going to be one of those clients, like I know, I should join this program. I believe it’s right for me, but I know I’m probably gonna be one of those clients that regrets this, but I feel like I just need to try this one more time on my own. And that’s probably one of the hardest places for me to be in. Because I’ve now helped hundreds of women and 1000s of conversations. And one of the biggest mistakes I see women making is not trusting their gut and not doing the thing they know they need to do, and believing that they have to suffer or continue to exhaust every single option doing it themselves before they get help. And as a result of that, I can’t tell you the number of people I’ve had come to me after they come back and say, Well, I thought about working with you 12 months ago, but I figured I could just do this job search on my own, I changed career paths or change jobs, I took this big pay cut, and I’m miserable.

Blake Schofield 8:51
You know, it’s worse than it ever was. And now I make even less and or women who weighed and ended up getting put on performance plans or layoffs. And now they’ve lost 10s of 1000s of dollars not making money. And so it’s always hard for me because I always well, I’ve been in your shoes, I know what it’s like to have to, for the first time ever invest in a coach and the fear that comes with? Am I going to be able to do this? Will I be successful? What if I invest in this and I get nothing from it very black and white, all or nothing thinking. And on the flip side, I know what happens, results wise when women come in, and what that path looks like and how it can literally completely change the trajectory of your life and save you 10s of 1000s if not hundreds of 1000s of dollars, not just money, though peace of mind and all of the things so let me ask you looking back on that. Looking back on that journey for you of that nine month journey where you’re like yes, I feel like this is 100% the right thing to do but I’m going to still sit in this and continue to do what I was doing. What do you wish that you had known back then? How would you have changed your journey?

Angie Uh 10:00
I think I wish I would have known that this program would give me the tools and resources to create action. So before this, I mean, I took, I went through the motions of job search, but I think a lot of time was honestly spent in my head of kind of trying to analyze, get the data, the research to make a decision, and really create that path A to Z. But a lot of times that just created a sense of overwhelm an overwhelming sense within myself and just not having very clear direction on what I wanted, just left me in a cycle of like spinning my wheels trying to make change. And so I think, yeah, for me, it was through this program, I learned action is so important. So trust your gut, know that if you approach your goals, day by day, step by step, you’ll be amazed how much you can accomplish in such little time with that clarity and focus.

Blake Schofield 10:56
Awesome. Awesome. Thank you for that. So Angie, you mentioned that you ended up joining the program, nine months after we had had that conversation, what was it that finally convinced you to take the step forward?

Angie Uh 11:07
For me, it was probably just wanting to change, I knew that I had to dig a layer deeper than what I was kind of working on for myself. And so I think what I found through the program was just a really holistic approach. It wasn’t just career focus, but it really helped me with all aspects of my life, many felt like until I could figure out what my, like non negotiables are, what I need to be successful. What I even think about is what I find the definition of success, meaning for myself, I think was really important. And I think just I knew that I needed help and support and someone to guide me along my journey.

Blake Schofield 11:51
Awesome. So when you came in, what did you expect to get from the program? And what did you actually get from it,

Angie Uh 11:58
I expected to just find my next role, find the next company, the path I want to go forward with, what I gained was honestly, so much more, I think first was just time, time is so important. I know, women, I think tend to not prioritize themselves. And so I was really great at prioritizing my work in my career, but not in honestly any other aspects of my life. And I was able to get the structure I needed to create boundaries for myself, I know I shared with you, I most people get Sunday series. But I would be the person that got my series on Saturday morning, because I would just get so overwhelmed by the amount of like work that I needed to get done for the next week that I never was able to be really present in parts of my life. And so that is something that I think will help me and carry me forward beyond just my career of being able to truly kind of prioritize myself, my family, my relationships, based on what I find to be the most important for myself, and not just work. I also was really surprised about the self awareness and kind of like self development work that was included in the program.

Angie Uh 13:08
So I really appreciated the success and empowerment calls with Britt. Through that work, I found there were actually a lot of limiting beliefs that I had that I carried with me since childhood, that I honestly didn’t even know that I had that it was able to unblock. And I just want to say thank you to all the women on the calls, because they really inspired me it was such a safe space to be open and vulnerable men to hear other women share their experiences share how they were feeling. And in a lot of cases, there were examples of when they would be talking about something that I didn’t even think about for myself, but hearing them speak about their experience, I realized, oh, wow, like I’ve actually felt that way, too. I just haven’t been aware of it. And so that really helped me again, kind of create alignment within my own journey, and do the work kind of necessary.

Blake Schofield 13:57
One of the big things I always get as a question from women who are interested in the program is how do you get clarity? And what if I can’t get any? What could you share about that process? And how gaining clarity has changed your life?

Angie Uh 14:11
Yeah, so before the program, I was always in my head. So I would either go through times where I was just so narrowly focused of the role that I’m in is the only type of role that could get or my mind would go a million directions, and I had no sense of clarity on what direction I wanted to even explore. And so again, I would get into that decision paralysis of just being able to take action through the program work especially around defining clarity, your non negotiables your criteria, I was able to get such clear direction on what paths were most aligned with what I desired, what my true strengths and passions were, and then also the action to get to my goals. So instead of having it be this kind of like daydream or this idea in my head, it’s like now I have a very clear roadmap and know what I need to do to get to creating my dreams, or I guess sorry, making my dreams a reality.

Blake Schofield 15:09
One of my favorite parts about your journey was watching you uncover your secret sauce, transferable skills and work on. We call it your secret sauce pitch, which is basically your elevator pitch is how you communicate to people truly who you are, the value you bring, and where you can really align for the maximum benefit. And I loved watching that journey for you. Because there were pieces that were wrapped up in these childhood beliefs and experiences. There are pieces that you had, and there are pieces that you were completely oblivious to her and never even realized were opportunities. How would you say going through that process of identifying your secret sauce skills, has changed your perspective about who you are and how you feel on a day to day basis.

Angie Uh 15:55
I think over time, I got further and further away from my true authentic self, because I was so wrapped up in my job. And so I really found a lot of value, kind of taking a step back and looking at what I enjoyed as a child kind of what made me happy how I interacted, and really being able to kind of connect the dots with how that came through in my current life, and my current situation. And so I found that to be really important for myself to know that I bring so much to the table. And it may not look like anyone elses. But that’s why it is a secret sauce. That is what makes me uniquely me authentically me. And so that was really great just to be able to kind of reevaluate my worth and what my value is, and make sure that it is again truly aligned with my most authentic self.

Blake Schofield 16:47
And how has that change either how you interact with people today, or how you feel about yourself?

Angie Uh 16:52
So one of my biggest AHA, throughout the process was being able to recognize that when I wasn’t happy in my role, it wasn’t really about the role or the environment, versus about it being me I was misaligned with and I was reacting to environments or situations and how I handle things. And so now I’ve been really able to shift my mindset and be able to stop and think about why I feel certain things like frustration, and be able to recognize where it might be a limiting belief within myself, other than having it be about the other person. So I found that it was really important to recognize the work within yourself that has to be done, to be able to again, get in full alignment with your authentic self. And once that authentic self comes out, it’s I think it really just changes your interactions on a daily basis. And that’s been also really powerful for me, I just move through my days, but just so much more freedom and openness. And I think just a different shift in energy, just being able to make that slight shift.

Blake Schofield 17:56
I love it so much. Because I often say the reason we focus on gaining controls, the first step is normally most of the time women come to me in fight or flight. And when you’re in fight or flight, you can’t actually access the right information you need to because your brain has shut down. But secondarily, most of the time, we believe that we’re unfulfilled because of our circumstances. For me, I used to say it’s this industry, it’s this company, it’s this micromanaging boss. And I really didn’t learn until I became an entrepreneur and I started still seeing the same exact patterns. And there was no one else to blame but me that wait something else is going on here. And so I really love hearing you say that because often I see people changing jobs, believing that will be the fix, and then it doesn’t fix it. And they wonder why not. And many times it’s because we have these limiting beliefs or perspectives that or we’re missing habits or boundaries or knowledge to really be able to be empowered, regardless of our circumstances, in addition to misalignments and so understand both of those is super critical and asked, I love what you said, Angie, because I often say right, women come into my program three to four weeks in the program, just like you said, I felt like a different person, even though I’m in the same circumstances.

Blake Schofield 19:06
And so if you are in a situation where you are just like Angie was exhausted, don’t have any energy, wondering how in the world you can actually take on transitioning into something new, understand that things can change very rapidly for you with the right tools and support. And I’ve actually as a result of this, I had somebody asked me not very long ago, have you ever had any women stay in the same company after they work with you? And I was like, actually, yes, a handful very amazingly. And in doing so they were able to be empowered, show up completely differently, get promoted into a role that would give them the skills and tools that they want. And have they not understood the root cause of why they were unhappy, they would have given up or created far more risk or far more change than was actually necessary to be happy and be fulfilled.

Blake Schofield 19:53
And so I love hearing you just speak about how it’s changed your life on a day to day basis because at the end of the day, what I often talk about It is what we do is very different than what anyone else does in the career coaching space. And we are fixing the root cause of why you’re unhappy. Most people think it’s just the job changed. And yes, if you’re misaligned and the job or the career or the work, you’re doing 100%, we want to get that fixed. But I usually find it’s not just misalignment, it’s also gaining the skills personally. And it’s the combination of those two that was really opens up the doors of opportunity, and all of the things and gives you all of the benefits and the results that you wanted from changing a job, if that makes sense. So with that said, Angie, is there anything that you would like to share that I haven’t asked you, or anything that’s on your heart that you just feel like you want to share?

Angie Uh 20:46
I’ve learned through this program that I am more than my role, regardless of what that role is. So I’m just really at a great place in my life right now where I get to follow the breadcrumbs and just have a world of opportunities in front of me, and have really, I think, just understand that my worth is far beyond the role I’m working towards, again, making my dreams become a reality, which I would have never been thought I would have been able to do. But with your help, I have actually very clear direction, and the tools and resources to make that come true. So yeah, I would have never thought that I would have been able to do that. So that’s really exciting.

Blake Schofield 21:28
Earlier, you said one of the things that gave you pause or hesitation, and moving forward to get support was investing in yourself, and that this was really the first time you did that, now that you’ve invested in yourself, and you’ve experienced the impact of investing in a transformational program and what that can do for you. What do you wish that you had known then? And what would you tell other women who maybe have never invested in themselves before and feel the same like fear or uncomfortableness around will I be successful? And what does that look like?

Angie Uh 21:59
I would say take inventory of what you’ve done to get to the point where you’re at all the time and energy that you’ve spent trying to do this on your own or going through the motions or being stuck in your head. And know that by taking action with the right tools and resources, you can really create a whole new life for yourself. If I’m being completely honest. Again, I think this program is more than just career. It is a holistic approach. And so that, for me is more valuable than just finding my next career. Because I know that regardless of whatever situation I may be in, I have the tools in place that I know how to create the time for myself how to take action, how to create boundaries, and really step into my worth and feel empowered to make decisions based on what is most important to me in my life.

Blake Schofield 22:55
Wonderful. Thank you so much for joining me today, Angie. And for those of you who joined us today, we appreciate you. And until next time, I hope you have a fabulous week ahead.

Thanks for joining me today. Rather than hope the grass will be greener, identify what the right next step is. We can help you do just that. Get clarity on where you are in your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optimal paths to get there, and the right next step to take. Start your complimentary personalized career fulfillment plan at www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan. Again, you can get your personalized career fulfillment plan at www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan. Thanks again for joining and have a great week ahead!

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“This program is the most valuable thing I have done in my entire career. It has already paid for itself in spades whether I transitioned into another job or made more money. I believe every single woman should go through The Bridge to Fulfillment.

I was able to go into my interviews with such a different sense of self than I had before & it really propelled me to do things differently. Within 7 weeks, I landed a new role that I know is the right next step for me & increases my income by nearly 24%. With the negotiations assistance, I got an additional $25k/yr, moved up one level in paygrade and was awarded stock options.

I feel like everything connected with me during the work in the program. I’m excited that the program isn’t over yet & I can continue to learn and be a part of it.”

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Thanks to The Bridge to Fulfillment team, I’ve jumped two levels to Vice President & the company literally created a role for me. I think if I didn’t have this program & this team to help me, I would have had a drastically different outcome. The fact that you are in it with us, lockstep, hand-in-hand every step of the way is incredible. I know I wouldn’t have been as successful doing this if I didn’t have you kind of on my shoulder, if you will, like an angel guiding me along.

I would tell any woman out there who is considering this program—do it. You will be so happy & thankful you did.”

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“Within just a few months of working with Blake, I secured a new role that is scarily close to the dream job I envisioned (& thought wasn’t possible) AND was able to negotiate a 40% pay increase with an additional $36k MORE than I would have gotten on my own.

I made tons of new connections and finally broke into a new industry with the confidence I was lacking before. I am grateful this program has opened up doors, given me a long term career vision, and continues to help me craft a plan that evolves with me over time.”

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“I feel so lucky to have found you & this program because it has changed & impacted my life in so many incredible ways.

I am happier & more positive. I’m actually excited about the future, whereas before I entered this program, I was nervous & didn’t know what was going to happen. I feel like I can communicate better. I ask better questions. And then on the other side of it, my personal life is better. I’m fighting less with my husband & with my family. I’m able to be more present in situations that I wasn’t in the past. I’m able to enjoy doing little things & not feel tired all the time. I feel more productive & excited to start the day.

It used to be a cycle that just kept going & going. And I’m glad that I don’t feel like I’m in that cycle anymore. Just that alone has been worth everything.”

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“It’s helped me regain my confidence & reassure me of what I have to bring to the table, which is a gift all in itself.”

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“This program was the best investment that I’ve ever made in and for myself! I am eternally grateful for Blake and Team at The Bridge to Fulfillment!”

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“I came into this program looking for guidance on the job process & honing in on the skills that I was missing. I achieved what I was looking for & even more. Throughout my career I’d been given feedback that I’m not communicating with enough scope. The framework provided completely changed the way that I communicate both professionally & personally. I’ve already seen the improvement in the interview process & my day to day life. Honestly, I learned something from every single piece of the program.

This program also (unexpectedly) helped me obtain something I didn’t even know was possible. It’s almost as if my thought process, emotions & ability to make decisions moved up into another level, allowing me to gain so much more joy & peace than I had before.

The Bridge to Fulfillment has shown me that I can truly have what I need & want without sacrificing. I think if every woman took this program & applied what they learned, we not only would be living better lives, but I truly think we could run the world.”

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“This program has had a profound impact on my life, professionally & personally.

I was at a place in my career where I was tired of giving 150%, but not really feeling valued or satisfied in what I was doing. After watching your client stories, I felt like, ‘Well, that’s great for them, but that’s not going to work for me’. Part of me was skeptical because I had a good job, was getting paid decent money & should be grateful.

I couldn’t figure out how to maintain the level of professional role that I had & balance everything. It didn’t feel realistic that I could have my cake & eat it too.

The program directed me to think about what I really wanted, gave me tools to speak my voice & ask for the things that I needed. I learned how to shut down so I’m present with my daughter & my husband at home. It took away so much anxiety & made me a better employee, co-worker, wife & mother.

I’m really living the dream. I got a pay increase working full time remote from home & I get to build and expand my new role at a great company.”

Kenzie

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“The Bridge to Fulfillment isn’t just about getting a new job – it’s much more holistic than that. It’s a launchpad, setting you up with tools you can use for life.

I felt like I was in the wrong role, but I thought a change would mean a serious pay cut of tens of 1000s of dollars. It took me awhile to join the program because I thought I could do it on my own & looked at it as a cost instead of an investment…that was my biggest mistake.

At the time, I didn’t actually realize how much I needed.

In my first week, we spoke about asking for a salary increase & that conversation alone paid for the program & then some. Soon, I began to see a return in my personal life, work, & relationships. I learned how to set better boundaries, alleviate mental blocks I didn’t know I had & advocate for myself. I used to think my skills weren’t that unique. Now I know my worth & the value I add.

If you’re ready to move on, but you don’t know what’s next, take this program. You’ll be amazed at everything you get out of it.”

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“From my very first call with Blake, I KNEW in my gut that The Bridge to Fulfillment was the right thing for me. But I kept waffling on my decision because I wasn’t sure if this was the right time for this kind of investment. I was also in such a tough place and so burnt out, tired, and exhausted that I was worried I wasn’t going to put in enough effort to get out what I wanted.

Today, I can’t say enough great things about this program. I’m so glad I decided to trust my gut because it has truly changed my life. My husband knows it, my family knows it, and everyone around me has shared that they’ve seen such a huge shift in me. I now have absolute confidence that I’ll find the right role because I know exactly what I’m looking for and have the tools to position myself. I’ve got my spark back, I have a much better rhythm & balance in my life, and am just excited for what’s to come.”

Emilee

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“I never thought this feeling would be possible for me—to feel this confident, successful, & just able to be my self.

And I honestly never would have gotten here if I didn’t invest in myself through this program. I feel like I owe you so much more of my life because of that and I’m so grateful to be able to have this time, money, & energy to be able to turn my life around completely. My husband made a joke halfway through the program. He’s like, ‘Well, can’t we make take this as an FSA deduction because it’s like therapy.’ I mean, that would be amazing. I think every person can benefit from what I have learned.”

Stephanie

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“The return on my investment has been far greater than what I put in or what I even expected.

When I first started talking to Blake, I was experiencing all of the symptoms of what was sure to be burnout soon. But once I started working through the program & gaining clarity, the anxiety kind of melted away. I was amazed at how quickly it happened. Within just the first couple of weeks, my husband said, ‘You seem very different, you seem happier, more relaxed, less stressed out.’ He was right. My stress & anxiety levels have been reduced by at least 70%.

My mental & physical health have improved and I am honestly just floored by the progress I’ve made & what I’ve learned about myself. This program has changed aspects of my life that I honestly didn’t believe were changeable. It’s almost like not being in a dark hole anymore. My family can see the hope in my eyes again & that alone has made it worth it.”

Megan

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“Going through this program has been life changing for me. I honestly wish I could give this program to every woman I know.

I had found myself in this constant cycle of being unfulfilled, but not knowing exactly what I wanted. Having been in the professional industry for a while, I thought I already knew all that I needed. But not only did I learn how to position myself in a career, I learned how to position myself as a person. I learned so many life-long skills that I didn’t even think I needed.

I thank God for getting me to the point where I met you, because I didn’t think I could actually find everything I was looking for at one company. I landed a hybrid role that I’m really excited about, with unlimited sick time, paid maternity leave, a phenomenal 401k match, and a 41% pay increase!

I got so many things that I didn’t think were possible & that I worried I’d have to compromise on. It’s all thanks to you & this program.”

Stephanie

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“I’ve worked in HR for 25 years. I’ve negotiated many offers on the other side of the table, but it’s different when you’re doing it for yourself. Getting help really paid off because if I hadn’t been in this program and gotten the coaching from you, I think I probably would’ve negotiated a little more than what they offered, but certainly not all that I got. I was finally able to get that elusive VP title I always wanted, 1000s of dollars more, & the company’s first ever fully-remote role.

You said to me: “It’s not about what they’re willing to pay you, it’s what you are worth,” and you did the research to show me exactly what I was worth. That really shifted my thinking. It was a job search strategy I had never tried, nor imagined trying. I started to really stand in who I am, what I want, and what I knew would make me happy. I stopped trying to convince employers to hire me and just put out what I wanted and needed, whereas in the past I would’ve applied to any job I was remotely qualified for and hoped for the best.

The mindset shifts I had in this program alone were more than I ever expected to get out of it, but I also felt like the program was tailored towards me and met me where I was. It just wouldn’t have been effective for me to continue at the pace I was. I had to pivot and change, and you helped me do that. That was really important and valuable to me as I went through this journey.”

Kaytee

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This program turned out to be one of the greatest things I’ve done for myself in a really long time.

The hardest part of this journey was joining… I kept waffling on my decision because I felt like I had tried everything & so nothing else would work.

Before the program, I constantly had the Sunday scaries to the point that I’d dream whether I had enough money to just stop showing up to work. I’d gone to therapy, hired a resume writer & even had someone optimize my LinkedIn. I felt like there was no end. I was applying to every job & just wanted OUT.

Once I made the decision & started the program, all of those fears melted away. Within the first few weeks, I began feeling more confident & better about my personal life & career.

Today, I feel like a completely different person. I’m engaged with my team & I’m more confident in meetings. I understand my value, what I’m good at & what I bring to the company.

I no longer feel like I have to prove myself. Even my boss & colleagues have noticed a difference.

I’m finally able to be intentional about my next opportunity because I now have the skills & tools to make a decision that’s right for me.

Kari

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I’d been at my company my entire career & in the same role for the last 4 years. I felt at a standstill, just going through the motions, but even though I’d felt like this for a while, I never made any steps forward to try & figure it out. I felt lost, exhausted, & overwhelmed.

When I started the program, I honestly thought it was going to be solely focused on career coaching – & that’s certainly a part of it, but it was the life coaching parts that really created impact & helped unlock so much more for me.

Interestingly enough, the role I ended up moving into was a higher-level role within the same company, but I had spent so much time focusing on the title & whether it was for me that I realized I was actually getting in my own way.

This program helped me articulate exactly what I wanted & advocate for it with my boss. When I finally told her, she was able to easily help me find a new role that could be a great fit…and it all came down to having that conversation strategically.

Now, I’m showing up as a better leader, partner, & mother. The new skills I’ve gained help me show up & create better relationships. I used to feel stretched thin & always multitasking just to stay afloat. Now, I’m more patient & intentional about how I spend my time. I’m using the skills I’ve learned to help others & to create a more positive environment around me as well.

Lindsey

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“I’m a person who gives their all & I care so much, but when it came to the interview process or things I really wanted, I just felt like I was always falling short. For the longest time,I believed I just couldn’t communicate because I had such difficulty fitting in & feeling judged.

This program has not only helped me triumph over a belief that has limited me for 30+ years, it’s also made me a better communicator.

Blake helped me realize that when I find my right people & the right environment, it’s like magic.

Being able to now show up as I am & communicate what & how I want has given me so much power. I’ve felt such joy in reaching out & talking to so many different people who speak the same language I do. It’s beautiful & it’s effortless. I no longer feel like I have to say certain things to fit a structured mold.

I honestly feel like I know how to win because I am aligned with my secret sauce & I’m having a lot of fun. I’m in complete awe at how you bring out the best in me & everyone in this program.”

Kathleen

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I wish I had reached out to Blake a lot sooner, but I wasn’t sure that it would work for someone like me who had a more creative background. Even though I identified with a lot of what she talked about on the podcast, I didn’t see myself in the same realm as the powerful & inspirational women who shared their experiences.

After I made the call, I was totally put at ease. Speaking with Blake was like talking to an unbiased friend.I began to feel hope almost immediately. I felt like I had some clarity prior to the program, but Blake helped me dig even deeper & uncover my value. She helped me realize I was going against my grain for so long & that when I finally allowed myself to relax & do things my way…everything became so much simpler & the floodgates of opportunity opened.

I’ve been able to quadruple the amount of clients I have in my side business & have two great potential consulting positions in the works.

I now know my value & am seeing things in a completely different light where I’m in charge at the table, not just the person interviewing me. I can go in knowing my value, my credentials, & feel more confident about myself so I can set down my own rules.

Blake challenged me & helped me become the version of myself I knew existed deep down.

Michelle

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I wish I had met you 20 years ago. What you have done for me personally outweighs any career or financial gain I could have ever gotten through this program. I came into The Bridge to Fulfillment® thinking the career was the Holy Grail, & that you were going to fix my career. But really, you fixed me.

You fixed the way I perceive people looking at me & how I can help others. I’ve learned that I’m not perfect & I don’t have to strive to be. Unlocking some of those perfectionism roadblocks for me has been so darn freeing. As a result, I’m a whole lot more confident. It’s beautiful. And all of that happened in just the first month.

When I first started, I felt stuck & unhappy, but I didn’t know why…I was in the C-suite of a fantastic company & I just couldn’t put my finger on why. That feeling has dissipated now. I don’t feel stuck anymore. I feel excited that I have all these abundant opportunities.

I’m excited to ask questions, to network, to get help…because I’ve realized the beauty in not being perfect & that’s been life-changing. It’s helped me heal & finally step out of the box I’d created that was keeping me trapped.

Melissa

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I came into The Bridge to Fulfillment® when I was working 60+ hour weeks consistently, feeling completely consumed by work, & ready to quit my job. At first, the program seemed too good to be true, but the way it is structured actually helped me take baby steps to slowly take back control of my calendar & life. For people in more structured jobs like accounting or finance, you can trust the process and not worry about the how of the program, because you will get there.

I’ve worked with therapists in the past & everything, and nothing has been as tangible as the results I’ve seen here. I’ve noticed growth both professionally & personally, from mindset shifts to daily habits & beliefs. I’m bringing a better Melissa to work, to my deliverables, relationships – everything – and everyone recognizes it! Because I’m clear on my secret sauce, I can ask for what I want and actually get it without needing to take on more responsibilities.

I came in thinking success would mean finding a new job by the end of the program and moving on, but I got out so much more than a new job – in fact, I’m still in the same job & much happier than before, doing work that I am more aligned with & passionate about…

My results in this program exceeded any expectations I could’ve had.

Angie

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“I felt stagnant & over-consumed by work, constantly making trade offs with my personal life. I felt like I should be happy & grateful for the opportunities, but I knew deep down that I wasn’t fulfilled, & I was unsure how to break out of that burnout cycle. It took me 9 months to finally commit to & invest in the program because I was so worried about my lack of energy & how little time I had for myself. There was a lot of fear & self doubt around my abilities to create change.

I only wish I would have known that this program would give me the tools and resources to create action. I spent so much time in my head, overwhelmed, spinning my wheels to create change when, within just the first month of The Bridge to Fulfillment® program, I was amazed at how much time I was able to create for myself– not just for the program, but my family, my relationships, my self care, my hobbies, & just being able to be really present in life.

I was able to get such clear direction on what paths were most aligned with what I desired & what my true strengths & passions were, that I now have a very clear roadmap & know exactly what I need to create my dreams. I’ve learned that I am so much more than just my role & I’m in a really great place where I can follow the breadcrumbs & have a world of opportunity right in front of me… Regardless of whatever situation I may be in, I now have the tools in place to really step into my work & feel empowered to make decisions based on what is most important to ME in life.”

Danielle

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“I had just switched jobs & was 4 months into a new career path when we connected. I was tired of feeling emotionally & mentally plateaued. There was still a lot of upward mobility & growth in my career, but I wasn’t really invested in it. I wanted to regain the drive around what I was spending the bulk of my hours doing every day. Soon after I started the program, I got a random call from a doctor’s appointment & received some earth shattering news & I wondered if investing my time in the program was really worth it when I needed to take care of my health.

Honestly, it ended up being an incredibly supportive thing in my life, helping me realize I wasn’t alone & without it the whole situation would have been significantly worse… This program has not only helped me take care of my health – my stress level now is very low & I’ve been able to create boundaries with others at work – it’s given me a ton of clarity on the aspects of my job that I actually really love that I don’t think I would’ve identified on my own.

It’s also helped me change the story of what I’m telling others, shifting the focus from low-level tactical things to the huge strategy things I actually really love doing. This has made a tremendous impact in how I communicate my worth. But most importantly, it’s helped me realize that I’ve figured my way out of every situation. So regardless of what happens, the good and the bad, I’ll figure it out. And because of that, I have a lot less fear about my future.“

Brittany

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“I went through 6 months of coaching at my old job & didn’t get anywhere compared to where I got within just 45 days in your program. I’ve already transitioned into a dream role that I never expected to have at this stage in my life.

I feel completely confident in my ability to market myself. I’m in control of my work, my clients, my time & how I manage my day, how I show up and support, & it’s just incredible for me to feel that way… Because that’s when I’m able to do my best work.

Thanks to this program, I’ve moved up from manager to a director-level role with an increase in my base salary, but with this type of role, I also have the potential to make additional money, an opportunity which I’ve never had before in a corporate manufacturing role. It’s really unlimited potential and I’m still in shock that I even had this opportunity.”

UPDATE: “I’m pleased to say in my first year in this role, I increased my income by over 50%.”

Sharon

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“The Bridge to Fulfillment program is different because it has more to do with the human attachment to your job than just a set of skills and a resume. It’s so much bigger than that. When I walk away from my desk & put my pen down at the end of the day, I want to feel good about what I did. Other job coaches don’t necessarily cover that.

With this new job, I’m getting a 30%+ increase to what I was making before & really feel a part of the team. It still blows me away to think of all that I’ve been able to get thanks to this program.

So today, I no longer have fear—my future is full of my hope. I feel confident and that, even if I don’t know something, I’ll find it out. I’ll learn it. I’ll seek it. And it’ll be okay.

The impact of this program has been so infinite, so great, that it needs to be brought into companies, universities, & into places where women can start out KNOWING their value and what they need to truly be fulfilled.

I’m incredibly grateful, you’ve really changed my life & my family’s life.”

Pam

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“I’ve gone from feeling almost desperate, like, ‘I can’t do this anymore’ to ‘I can stick this out, I have it under control.’ I never thought I’d be able to make a career change that made sense financially & from a skill set standpoint, that would also be in line with my values & allow me to do something that felt like it was in line with my passions, but this program taught me otherwise.

I’ve grown more confident in what I want out of my life & I’m owning it…that has been a huge shift. It’s allowed me not only to control the situation at work while I job search, it’s also positively impacted my health immensely.

I’ve gained a lot out of this program in regards to my career, but the unexpected personal shifts that came with it made it truly life-changing.”

Monique

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“With Blake’s help, I was able to land a new role within 12 weeks of starting the program & the financial package was honestly more than I had ever hoped or expected. It came out to be about a 50% increase from what I was previously making, not to mention unlimited vacation days & the ability to work remotely when needed!

I had made a career switch & it was clearly not right for me. I reached a level of burnout I don’t ever want to experience again. I was constantly working evenings & weekends. I was getting messages on the weekends & expected to reply… It was just really stressing me out. I like to be able to show up for my kids & I’ve been able to do that in the past by having a bit more separation and balance in my work & life, but I just wasn’t getting that break.

That’s when I finally said to myself, ‘let me make sure this next switch is the right one’ & reached out to Blake. And I’m so glad I did, because I honestly don’t think I would have ever been able to do it on my own.

Without Blake & the Bridge to Fulfillment, I don’t think I would’ve gotten even half of what I did in my new role.”

Ashley

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“My biggest fear was that I had to find a job that also had flexibility & allowed me to work remotely… but I wasn’t sure whether I could realistically have all of that.

Without The Bridge to Fulfillment, I don’t think I would have gotten to where I am now & felt confident that it was the right decision, but I do.

Within just 2 months of working with Blake, I’m moving into a role that fulfills all the criteria I set out to achieve from the beginning—remote work, flexibility, tons of growth opportunity, AND a salary that’s more than double my previous income (with the negotiation skills I learned in the course, I was able to increase my income by $58k, get an additional week of vacation AND a sign-on bonus).

There’s no way I could have ever done this on my own & replicated these results.”

Charlotte

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“Joining this program was the single best thing I did for my family AND my career.

Initially, I balked at the investment and thought I could do it myself. What I realized though was that it’s not the exercises and homework that provide real insights, it’s the conversations, tough reflections, and frankly, the boost of confidence and cheerleading that we all need to get outside of our comfort zones and into the good stuff.

I was able to land my dream job, in a dream location, all with greater confidence that I am doing what I truly want & am capable of. Having this framework has helped me navigate & continues to help me navigate my professional career.

As I look at the impact the overall experience had on where I am now— I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”

Amy

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“I feel safe & secure again in my career & financial situation.

The difference between my old toxic environment and where I am now could not be more night and day. The people are so supportive & really invested in my growth & I’m already making more than I was at my old job with fewer expenses like monthly subway fare. The culture of the company is great—they literally live their values & my co-workers actually behave as a team.

In just 11 weeks, I moved to a new industry working 100% remotely with amazing benefits. I went from having a lot of anxiety about my future & dealing with chronic pains & migraines on the regular to having more energy, feeling a lot better overall (I haven’t had a migraine in over 8 months!), & waking up in the morning excited to start my day.”