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Welcome to the Liz Career Coaching podcast, my name is Liz Herrera and I am your host, career coach and job search ally. I have dedicated most of my profession as a career coach and have worked with many clients and students that have found their niche or continue to strive to find career happiness, purpose and satisfaction. For many reasons, some people find themselves in a career path that does not align with their goals and overall purpose. If you are launching your career or ready for your next career move, this podcast will empower you to pave your path and take the action steps to get you where you need to be. Episodes will entail discussion and interviews around values, interests, finding career satisfaction, uncovering and leveraging strengths, and conversations with professionals in diverse industries. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela Design

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The Power of Networking After a Career Setback — With Bestselling Author Michelle Schafer

May 12, 2025 • Liz Herrera

In this episode of the Liz Career Coaching Podcast, certified coach and author Michelle Schafer joins me to discuss how to navigate career transitions and build authentic professional relationships. Michelle shares lessons from her own job losses, offers practical networking strategies, and introduces her new job search mini course. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck in their job search or intimidated by networking.

🔑 Episode Highlights:

Michelle shares how job loss led her to discover coaching and build a meaningful, people-centered career.
Reflection is the first step in a successful job search; the importance of knowing your values, strengths, and non-negotiables before applying.
Networking should be approached with intention and seen as research through conversation, not a transaction.
Practical strategies for preparing for informational interviews, including how to share your story and ask purposeful questions.
Michelle introduces her new mini course and bestselling book, Cultivating Career Growth, as powerful tools for job seekers navigating change.

Michelle's information, resources and freebies!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/
Website: https://mschafercoaching.ca/
Free offer: A free chapter from my book - sign up here: https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/
Order her book Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose: https://www.amazon.ca/Cultivating-Career-Growth-Navigate-Transitions/dp/1998393194/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 67
Free offer: Career Focus Framework and walk-through video guiding you on how to complete: https://mschafercoaching.ca/gain-clarity-and-confidence-in-your-job-search/

Email: michelle@mschafercoaching.ca

Book a complimentary 30 min discovery call: ☎️ https://calendly.com/coaching-with-michelle-schafer

ACCESS COURSE

https://mschafercoaching.ca/job-search-jumpstart/

Connect with me!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/
Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/
Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.com

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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Sound from Zapsplat.com
Artwork: Joseph Valenzuela Design

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