September has always felt like a reset—routines return, priorities shift, and it’s the perfect moment to clear out what’s no longer working. In this first part of the Job Search Reset series, we’ll focus on laying the groundwork for a more intentional, more focused job search.

You’ll learn how to:

• Get clear on the work you actually want to do—beyond job titles and buzzwords
• Identify your strengths, what you’re known for, and where you’ve made the biggest impact
• Define what matters most in your next workplace (with more depth than “great culture”)

This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what moves you forward. Grab a notebook, pause as needed, and start shaping a plan that reflects your real priorities.

Episode Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome and podcast introduction
01:25 – Why “doing hard things” moves your job search forward
05:52 – The first step: Figuring out what you want
06:31 – Exercises to clarify your strengths and achievements
10:08 – How to define what matters most in your next workplace
12:03 – Final thoughts and next steps

Coming up next: How to find employers that have what you want.

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