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career exploration

Why saying no is hard and worth your effort

August 20, 2025 by crystal

The After Work Hangout S1E6 podcast with host Crystal Lee and guest Meena Das.

Listen to the full episode Apple · Spotify · YouTube Would you decline an opportunity if it doesn’t feel right? This episode of The After Work Hangout walks you through how to notice and respond in those misaligned moments. Meena Das, CEO of Namaste Data, founded her data and AI equity consulting company to align […]

Filed Under: Podcast, Self-Employment Tagged With: career exploration, self-employment

Looking for a new career? Resources to help you find your fit

August 13, 2025 by crystal

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“I’m looking for a new career. What should I do?” I hear these words often as a coach who supports folks navigating life and career transitions. While I can’t tell you what to do, let me share with you some tools and approaches to help you find a new path that suits your current life […]

Filed Under: Career Direction Tagged With: career change, career exploration, career planning

Results From Trying Career Coaching for the First Time

October 31, 2023 by crystal

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If you’ve never tried career coaching before, it’s hard to know what to expect. And when you don’t know what to expect, it can feel scary to give career coaching a try. I get that! My name is Crystal Lee and I’ve been a career coach for over 10 years. I often hear people say […]

Filed Under: Career Direction, Job Search Tagged With: career change, career exploration, job search

3 Questions to Focus Your Job Search

December 11, 2022 by crystal

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Does this sound familiar? You’ve been contemplating a career move. One rainy Thursday evening when you’ve finished binge watching the latest Netflix show, you start scrolling job openings on Indeed. You begin to imagine yourself becoming a professional dog walker, or going back to school, or moving across the country for cheaper rent and higher […]

Filed Under: Job Search Tagged With: career change, career exploration, career planning, job search

5 Important Things to Do Before Looking for a New Job

December 10, 2022 by crystal

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Are you daydreaming about what life would be like if you had a different job? Are you finding it harder and harder to focus at work because you just want to be out of there? Before you indulge in your fantasy of shouting, “I quit!” at your next meeting, take time to walk through the […]

Filed Under: Job Search Tagged With: career change, career exploration, career planning, job search

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