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Liz Career Coaching

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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From Stuck to Inspired: Using Design Thinking to Transform your Career

October 20, 2025 • Liz Herrera

In this inspiring episode, I with Ashley Jablow, founder of Wayfinders Collective and creator of Life Design School about how design thinking can help you create a more intentional and fulfilling career and life. Ashley shares her journey from high achiever and perfectionist to creative wayfinder, revealing how she turned career setbacks into opportunities for self-discovery and growth.

Listeners will learn:
✨ What it really means to design your life beyond traditional goal-setting
✨ How to use iteration and prototyping to make meaningful career pivots
✨ Why reflection isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for clarity and authenticity
✨ How to embrace agency, curiosity, and experimentation when facing uncertainty
✨ The story behind Ashley’s 100 Days of Designing My Life journal series and how creative expression can lead to purpose

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready for a new direction, this episode will help you take small, intentional steps toward a life and career that truly fit who you are.

Connect with Ashley:

ashley@wayfinderscollective.com
https://www.lifedesignschool.co/kit
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyjablow/
https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjablow/

Connect with me!

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

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

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