Feeling pulled in a million directions as the year ends? In this episode, Sarah invites you into the passenger seat of her SUV for five grounding, deeply human reminders that will help you release what’s draining you, honor what you truly need, and walk into 2026 with more clarity, peace, and self-trust.
Reflection Prompts:
What do you not want to do anymore — and how do you know?
What feels forced in your life right now?
What makes your body tighten, hold its breath, or feel drained?
Where in your life are you tolerating something that has already ended?
What are you carrying out of habit that you no longer want to bring into the new year?
Where can you choose meaning over obligation this season?
Resources & Links:
Chapters:
00:00 The Busy Parent's Productivity Secret
02:18 Grounding in Overwhelming Times
05:11 Identifying What You Don't Want
08:41 The Power of Peace and Productivity
11:09 Recognizing Burnout and Moving On
14:57 Letting Go to Make Space
18:23 Choosing Presence Over Performance
19:41 Summary
In this episode, career coach and hiring manager Sarah Decker opens the lid on what really happens when someone scrolls your resume over lunch — and what moves you into the yes, no, or maybe pile.
Homework: Begin your Master Resume
1. Word Document: Header
First and Last Name
Email address, Phone Number, City State
2. Professional Summary
3. Recent Work Experience
Job Title
Employer
Accomplishments, Experience, Impact
(Repeat for all Jobs)
4. Education
5. Skills and Certifications
Resources & Links:
Chapters:
00:00 A Day in the Life: Balancing Work and Family
02:52 The Importance of a Strong Resume
06:00 Sorting Resumes: Yes, No, and Maybe Piles
09:06 Crafting the Perfect Resume: Key Elements
11:55 Navigating Job Applications: Strategies for Success
15:07 Understanding ATS: Making Your Resume Stand Out
18:12 The Power of Language: Framing Your Experience
21:04 Encouragement for Women: Apply for the Job
23:55 Creating Your Master Resume: A Living Document
27:04 Final Thoughts: The Resume as a Door Opener
In this episode, I share the very real, very messy story of how Advance Professional Coaching was born in the middle of early-pandemic chaos. It’s a reminder that sometimes your calling arrives in the most overwhelming seasons of your life.
Reflection Prompts:
1. Where are you feeling a spark or pull... even in the middle of your fully, messy life?
2. Who has already reflected a skill, talent, or gift back to you that you're not using yet?
3. What is one tiny step toward a shift you could take without blowing up your whole life?
Resources & Links:
Chapters:
00:00 Navigating Life During the Pandemic
03:15 The Unexpected Opportunity
05:34 Building a Coaching Business
08:33 Embracing the Working Mom Identity
10:58 Finding Time for Growth
13:12 The Birth of Advanced Professional Coaching
15:28 Reflection and Moving Forward
16:57 Notes to Past Self
In this episode, career coach Sarah Decker shares thetrue story of her own “I hate my job” moment, the quiet breaking point that changed everything, and what it really looks like to outgrow a job and start over.
Reflection Prompts
1. What did you first whisper, "I hate my job" (even quietly to yourself)?
2. What might that feeling be trying to tell you?
3. If it's not failure, what might it be opening space for?
Resources & Links
Chapters
00:00 The Defining Moment of Change
09:14 The Breaking Point andSelf-Discovery
13:25 Evolving Purpose and NewBeginnings
16:02 NEW CHAPTER
Ever whispered “I hate my job” to your work bestie? You’re not alone. In this first episode, career coach Sarah Decker gets real about the conversations we all have behind closed doors, why so many of us feel stuck at work, and how to start finding your way back to what lights you up.
Reflection Prompts:
1. What’s the real thing I want to say about my job right now, not the polished version, the real one?
2. Where do I feel an itch for more, more energy, more alignment, more meaning?
3. If I stopped trying to follow the “right” path and instead followed my gifts… what might open up?
Resources and Links:
Chapters:
00:00 The Role of Relationships in Career Transitions
03:51 Creating a Safe Space for Honest Conversations
04:15 Understanding Job Market Trends
06:12 Embracing Career Evolution and Growth
10:07 Identifying Your Unique Gifts and Passions
13:41 Overcoming Career Change Fears and Misconceptions
14:18 Reflection Prompts for Career Clarity