Thinking about changing jobs or careers in the New Year? A New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start and that includes with your job! But knowing what paths are available to you and deciding on your next steps so you can find happiness, success and fulfilment can be a tricky game. Join me, Hayley Loren, in this solo episode as I talk through six key career paths you need to know about. Whether you work in STEM or dream of doing something different, you’ll want to consider these six paths...

The rise of the side hustle over the last 10 years has been extraordinary with some people turning their side hustles into full time careers. In today’s Fearless STEM Careers I talk with Matt Gray about his career and his side hustle as a YouTube influencer. We also discuss why he decided to end the Park Bench series, the ”Will it soft serve” series, his decision to keep his side hustle as a hobby and share some tips on maintaining the right boundaries.  Learn more about coaching with Hayley...

Anxiety is something many of us live with every day. Whether it’s work, health, family or even the state of the world, there’s a constant overload of worries that can be exhausting! In today’s Fearless STEM Careers with me Hayley Loren, I share five simple methods to managing anxiety, to help you feel happier, energised and more in control. Anxiety is something that I personally experience daily and over the years I’ve learnt ways to manage it. Being honest there isn’t one simple solution,...

When you feel unsatisfied or unhappy at work it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what’s wrong. On paper, you might have a great job, but for some reason, things just don’t feel right. So what could be the problem? Today on Fearless STEM Careers I’m breaking down 15 reasons why your job may not be right, so you start to gain insight and create the career you really want.

If there’s one thing the Queen has taught me it’s to be unwavering in your purpose. It’s to show up, to do the hard work and not give up. You may not know your purpose and to be honest many of us never have just one, but the point is you have the freedom to explore and to create. Today on Fearless STEM Careers I wanted to do a special brief episode to reflect on the Queen’s incredible career and the inspiration we can take from her.   Fearless STEM Careers will be back properly on 4th October.

CAN YOU CHANGE SPECIALISM IN STEM? When you work in STEM but feel your current role isn’t the right fit you may wonder if you can switch specialism, or if you’ll be stuck in the same area for the rest of your career.  This week’s Fearless STEM Careers sees my guest Rebecca Devlin, a structural engineer turned carbon analyst, and I explore how you can change specialism in STEM and how to use opportunities such as internal vacancies to help.    Learn more about coaching with Hayley Loren...

Creating a career doing what you love often requires breaking the mould and following your instincts, but if you’ve spent years in a particular area of STEM the idea of changing can feel impossible.  This week’s Fearless STEM Careers sees full-time artist Francesca Curry and I explore how you can successfully create a career based on what you love doing, how to navigate the challenges such as failure, finances and security, plus Fran gives additional advice on following a creative...

Having a good job in STEM with progression, money and security sounds great, but why can you still end up feeling unhappy, bored or unmotivated? When it comes to your career, particularly in STEM because no doubt you’ve been through years of education & experience, it can feel disappointing and frustrating when you land what’s considered a great job on paper but a year or so later, you’re pulling your hair out feeling fed up and miserable. Join me, Hayley Loren, in this solo episode as we...

Hello! A quick update to let you know that I’ve decided to delay Season 4 by one week so the start date will be 1st August. I had all of my wisdom teeth taken out recently and completely underestimated how long it would take to recover so I’m a little behind. My editor and I are working on some exciting changes for the next season so I promise the wait will be worth it! Speak to you on 1st August!  For more information and episodes head to https://www.hayleyloren.com/.

I’m back!!! A new season will be coming your way on 25th July 2022, in the meantime though I want to give you some important updates. Tune into this quick pre-season update to hear: 1. Why I’ve been away for so long – some honesty on my fertility journey 2. Podcast name change – the podcast will soon be called “Fearless STEM Careers” 3. Episodes will now be fortnightly for the rest of 2022 (other than the odd bonus episode or holiday) Make sure you subscribe to get reminders for...

Feeling lost or confused in your career direction? Want to figure out your path so you can have a fulfilling and successful career? Whether you feel overwhelmed by deciding between different job paths, are considering a career change, or have no idea what to do next, join me, Hayley Loren as I share 3 steps for figuring out your career path so you can move from lost to empowered. Join me to learn -3 key steps for figuring out your career path – move from lost to empowered -How you can...

How to get unstuck if you feel trapped in your job // Are you feeling trapped and unhappy at work? Do you wish the exhaustion, overwhelm or frustration could just disappear? Or do you want to know how you can get unstuck and feel free? Whether a boss is making your life hell, the company culture feels wrong or the work itself is mind-numbing, feeling trapped at work is horrible. If you’re sitting there feeling unhappy and frustrated thinking “does it need to be like this?” or “how can I stop...

Thinking of changing career direction but scared of wasting your education and experience? Have you gained experience in one career path but now dreaming of doing something else? Are you scared of wasting all your hard work and education if you change career direction? Whether that’s into a new industry or a completely different job? Join me, Hayley Loren, in this solo episode as I share one ESSENTIAL tip for changing your career path WITHOUT wasting your hard work and education. Many people...

Want to set yourself up for career success in 2022? Are you wondering if there’s anything you can do to help yourself thrive without stress and overwhelm? Do you want to achieve great things in your career, whilst also having balance? Check out this episode, with me Hayley Loren, as I guide you through three key tips for setting yourself up for 2022. I’m not talking about targets and goal setting, because I’m sure you already know about that, what I share is how you can approach things a bit...

Are you feeling guilty because your productivity at work is low, and usually you’re a driven hard-working person? Are you scared you might be “found out” that you’re not working 100% (or maybe even 30%!).  Wondering if it’s normal that you’ve lost your spark, energy or drive in your job? Join me in this solo podcast, with me Hayley Loren, as I guide you through three surprising questions to find out why you’re being unproductive at work and whether you even need to be concerned. I...

What should you do when you feel unhappy in your science, tech or engineering related job? How can you cope when feeling low, trapped, confused, frustrated or anything else? And is there anything you can do about it? That’s exactly what you’ll find out in this solo podcast with me, Hayley Loren. Get support, tough love and practical tips on what to do and how to feel better when you’re unhappy at work.  You may enjoy science, tech, engineering (or anything related!), but if you’re feeling...

Are you wanting to leave your job but feel you’re not good enough to get a new one? Do you doubt your interview skills and wonder whether anybody would even want to hire you? Do you wish you could create a fulfilling career but something in you is holding you back? Listen to this solo episode with me, Hayley Loren, as I share three simple methods to boost your confidence, so you can create the career you want.  Join me to learn the 3 confidence methods PLUS One simple trick that can...

Looking for a new job in a STEM (science, tech, engineering, maths) related industry? In this solo episode I‘m sharing 5 mistakes people make when job searching. Some people think finding a new job in STEM is just about updating your CV and writing a few cover letters. If you think this, you’re already approaching your job searching wrong! (Sorry to tell you!) So what are the top mistakes people make when trying to find a new job in a science, engineering or tech related industry? And how...

Are you feeling unmotivated at work? Don’t panic, it’s normal, but if you want to create the career and life you truly want you need to take consistent action, even when you’re not “feeling it”. The good news is you can CREATE motivation, so even on those bad days you can still deliver.  In this solo episode with me, Hayley Loren I’m sharing 7 tools for igniting motivation. Tune in to learn: -3 super simple tools to take you from unmotivated to productive -How you can trick yourself into...

Feeling unhappy in your science, tech or engineering related career but can‘t quit your job? Whether you‘re in the middle of applying for jobs, have a work visa, are waiting to finish a qualification or anything else that‘s keeping you from quitting then this episode is here to help! In this solo episode with me, Hayley Loren, I’m talking about how to feel happier at work WITHOUT quitting your job. You‘ll learn: - The 4 essential methods for feeling happier at work - How to implement...

Do you feel trapped or unhappy in your STEM job? Want to know how to get unstuck, make a change and feel happier and more content? In this episode Operations Manager Katelyn Elders, shares her experience of feeling unhappy & trapped for 18 months and how she made a change. If you‘re struggling and going through a hard time, you‘re not alone. Working within STEM related industries can be tricky, but I want you to know you CAN make a change and it will be okay. Join us to learn: -...

You’ve got a feeling you want (or need) to change jobs, but you’re afraid. What do you do? Firstly, know this is normal! Leaving a job can be scary, which is why in this episode I’m walking you through eight steps you need to take when you feel you want to change jobs. Whether you want to leave and need help understanding how, or you want to explore options, this episode is for you. You’ll learn: – The 8 essential (and unexpected) steps for leaving your job – How to know for certain...

Ready to craft your dream career and thrive? Forget stagnation, boredom and unhappiness, it’s time to rise up with these 3 sure-fire strategies to get the career you want! These strategies are the essential ingredients for levelling up and taking control of your career. Whether you want a promotion, are looking to change careers or dream of owning your own business, you NEED to add these strategies to your toolkit. To learn more about coaching with Hayley head to...

Feel like you’ve got no time and you’re pulled in loads of directions? Boundaries are the answer! Whether you feel guilty because you’re not there for your family, your job saps all your time, you have zero energy for fun or anything else, setting boundaries can help. But what are boundaries you ask? Why are they needed and why should you bother? This episode is here to help! You’ll learn: What boundaries are and why you need them How setting boundaries can take you from overwhelmed,...