The WORxK Solutions Podcast

If you’re actively job hunting, this one’s important. In today’s episode of the Rx for Career Success Podcast, Dr. Kristy Taylor breaks down real red flags to know if a job is a scam. Yes—even the ones that look legit.

From sketchy recruiters to fake company pages, this is what you need to know before sharing personal info or saying yes.

Watch the episode to get the full breakdown and stay ahead in your job search.

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This month on the Rx for Career Success Podcast, we’re highlighting the voices behind Rx for Career Success: Elevate Your Mindset, Elevate Your Career.

In this episode, meet Col. Paul Lawrence Vann — an international speaker, best-selling author, leadership coach, and founder of Wealth Building Academy, LLC. His featured chapter in the book is titled Enhance Your Personal Leadership Skills to Elevate Your Career Success.

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Welcome to the DiversityWORxKS Round Table Series — and we’re kicking things off with a real conversation about Championing Inclusive Workplaces.

Hosted by Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, this event brings together five amazing speakers who are doing the work to make sure workplaces are more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for everyone. You’ll hear personal stories, lessons from the field, and real talk about what it takes to create last...

Let’s be real—career change isn’t easy. As someone who has coached dozens of federal professionals through major pivots and has experienced career disruption myself, I can tell you: the road is challenging, but the growth you gain along the way is unmatched.

In this final video of my 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m reflecting on the truth behind career transitions—what makes them hard, what keeps people stuck, and most importantly, ...

Let’s break the myth that career change is only for the young. In Day 20 of my 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m diving into a conversation I know many professionals need to hear—how to shift your career in your 40s, 50s, and beyond without starting over or shrinking your goals.

As someone who coaches mid-career professionals every day, I’ve seen the fear of being "too old" stop brilliant people from making the move they...

Your LinkedIn profile might be holding you back from the opportunities you should be landing. And if you’re transitioning from federal to private sector work, this is even more critical.

In Day 19 of my 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m showing you exactly why your profile isn’t getting noticed—and what to do about it.

As a career coach and former fed, I’ve seen too many professionals leave their LinkedIn profiles in “government speak....

If you feel stuck in your career pivot—it might not be your experience, your resume, or even the job market.

It might be you.

I’m Dr. Kristy Taylor, and in Day 18 of the 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m breaking down the truth about internal roadblocks—because your biggest obstacle in pivoting isn’t external. It’s the self-doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs holding you back.

This is where the real shift begins. Tune in now!

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One of the biggest mistakes I see people make during a career pivot? They jump into the first job that comes along—just to get out of the one they’re in.

I’m Dr. Kristy Taylor, and in Day 17 of the 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m breaking down the most dangerous career pivot mistake and what you need to do to avoid it.

Don’t pivot out of desperation. Pivot with direction.

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Let’s talk honestly about work-life balance—because during a career change, the version you’ve been sold isn’t just unrealistic, it’s setting you up for burnout.

I’m Dr. Kristy Taylor, and in Day 16 of the 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m breaking down the myth of work-life balance and what you actually need to prioritize during a career pivot.

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Job hunting feels like a full-time job - and I get it. I’m Dr. Kristy Taylor, and in Day 15 of the 21-day Career Pivot Series, I’m sharing how to make your job search smarter, not harder.

Too many jobseekers waste time applying to dozens of roles with no results. If you're burned out and overwhelmed, it's likely because you're focusing on volume over value.

Listen to the podcast now take control of your career!

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸.

I’m Dr. Kristy Taylor, and in Day 14 of the 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m breaking down why so many federal professionals are undervaluing themselves and how to finally start getting paid what you’re worth.

The private sector doesn’t operate on time-in-grade or tenure—it pays for result...

If you’ve been second-guessing yourself during this career pivot, this is your space!

I’m Dr. Kristy Taylor, and in Day 13 of my 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m sharing how to rebuild your confidence from the inside out - especially if imposter syndrome has been getting in your way.

This episode is all about shifting from fear to focus, owning your wins, and taking small, intentional actions that build real momentum. Confidence isn’t...

One of the biggest mistakes I see federal professionals make when pivoting into the private sector is treating both worlds the same.

In Day 12 of my 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m sharing the mindset shift you must make if you want to stand out in today’s competitive job market. I'll also walk you through how to position your federal experience in a way that makes sense to private employers - and highlights your value, not ...

Your experience won’t matter if your skills are outdated.

In Day 11 of my 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m sharing why staying relevant in today’s job market is essential - especially if you’re transitioning from a long-term federal role.

In this episode, I’ll show you how to identify the right skills, build a simple learning plan, and identify tools to stay competitive - without going back to school.

Tune in today!

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𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝗯? 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸.

In Day 10 of my 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m unpacking how perfectionism shows up during a career pivot - and how it might be stopping you from making real progress.

I’ll share why clarity comes through action, what it means to embrace the “messy middle,” and how to move forward even if your next s...

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝗯?

That could be the reason you’re not landing offers.

In Day 9 of my 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m sharing what really matters in private-sector interviews - and how to move away from compliance-heavy answers and into value-driven storytelling.

I’ll walk you through a method that I use ...

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝗯?

In Day 8 of my 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I’m helping you solve one of the biggest frustrations I hear from federal professionals: “My experience just isn’t translating.”

Here’s the truth: your government experience won’t matter unless you know how to prese...

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁 - 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸?

In Day 7 of the 21-Day Career Pivot Series, I'm revealing the #1 reason federal workers fail to pivot into the private sector: fear of starting over.

You’ll learn why staying in a “safe” role can lead to long-term career stagnation, and how to shift your mindset, identify your transferab...

Day 6: Why Networking in the Federal World Doesn’t Work—And How to Network Like a Pro

Are you still using old networking strategies from your federal job? They might be holding you back in the private sector.

In today’s episode of the Rx for Career Success Podcast, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor reveals why traditional federal networking doesn’t cut it in the private sector—and how to network like a pro. You’ll discover how to make targeted co...