Career Talk With Wes
A place where people can talk and listen to others talk about their career experiences, wants, needs, challenges, goals, etc.
Discussion from the perspective that awareness brings change, and that you can’t change what you can’t see.
summary
Wes Ehnert shares vital tips for job seekers and professionals on how to identify legitimate opportunities, protect themselves legally, and communicate effectively in their careers.
keywords
job search, employment scams, vetting employers, employment contracts, communication skills, negotiation, legal protection
key topics
Identifying employment scamsVetting employers and recruitersLegal protection in employment contractsEffective communication and specifics in job negotiations
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Titles
How to Spot Fake Job Offers and Protect YourselfTop 5 Tips for Negotiating Your Employment Contract
sound bites
"Watch out for fake employers and schemes.""Get legal review for employment contracts.""Always negotiate and get things in writing."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Career Talk with Wes01:29 Navigating Job Search Scams03:37 The Importance of Legal Protection in Employment06:40 Communicating with Specificity in Career Contexts16:32 CTWW Podcast_Outro.mp3
resources
Better Business Bureau - https://www.bbb.orgEmployment Lawyer Resources - https://www.findlaw.com/lawyer/attorney-directory/employment-lawyer.html
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6 Apr 2026
Career Talk With Wes: You Can't?...Or You Won't?
summary
Wes Ehnert explores the concept of burnout, the language we use around it, and how shifting from 'can't' to 'won't' can empower us to make healthier choices. The talk emphasizes understanding the underlying reasons behind our actions and the importance of self-awareness in achieving work-life balance.
keywords
burnout, work-life balance, self-awareness, mindset shift, mental health, productivity, personal development
key topics
The impact of trauma and stress on work capacityThe importance of recovery and self-careReframing 'can't' as 'won't' to empower change
Titles
From Can't to Won't: Reframing Your Approach to BurnoutThe Hidden Reasons Behind Burnout and How to Overcome Them
sound bites
"Are they more vital than their recovery?""Burning yourself into the ground is dangerous.""Your 'won't' has a reason behind it."
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Career Development01:53 Understanding Burnout and Its Implications06:58 The Power of Language: From 'Can't' to 'Won't'14:14 Exploring Payoffs and Unconscious Choices in Career Decisions15:22 CTWW Podcast_Outro.mp3
23 Jan 2026
Building Confidence as Conviction vs. the Feeling of Confidence
Summary
In this conversation, Wes Ehnert discusses the importance of building confidence through personal challenges. He differentiates between feeling confident and knowing confidence, emphasizing that confidence can be a decision rather than just an emotion. Ehnert introduces a simple exercise where individuals identify personal challenges to undertake, which helps in proving to oneself that they can be confident. He also outlines the SMART criteria for setting achievable goals and stresses the importance of celebrating successes, no matter how small, to reinforce confidence.
Keywords
confidence, self-improvement, personal development, challenges, SMART goals, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, public speaking, personal growth, motivation
Takeaways
Building confidence involves both feeling and knowing it.Confidence can be a decision rather than just an emotion.Identifying personal challenges is key to building confidence.Success is defined by the act of doing, not the quality of the outcome.Setting SMART goals helps in achieving confidence-building tasks.Challenges should be meaningful and relevant to the individual.Self-credit and celebration are crucial after achieving a challenge.Speaking to oneself in the third person can enhance self-objectivity.Regular practice of challenges builds transferable confidence.The feeling of confidence develops over time with consistent effort.
Titles
Building Confidence: A Practical ApproachThe Dual Nature of Confidence
Sound Bites
"The topic for today is building""Success is doing it, not doing it well.""Speak to yourself in the third person."
Chapters
00:00 Building Confidence: An Overview00:15 Defining Personal Challenges for Confidence Building03:15 Setting SMART Goals for Confidence08:02 Celebrating Achievements and Building Self-Credit
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100
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Quality
55
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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Questions about Career Talk With Wes
Who hosts Career Talk With Wes?
Wes Ehnert host the show. Published by wesehnert.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
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