Her Next Chapters

This podcast is for moms with an empty nest on the horizon who are reclaiming & redefining their identity outside of motherhood, which might include a job search. On this show we’ll have raw conversations about our ever-changing roles as moms, hear from women who restarted their careers, and share tactical tips for a successful job search after a career break.

Her Next Chapters is a business podcast hosted by Christina Kohl, with 121 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Christina Kohl hosts Her Next Chapters, a business show with 121 episodes published.

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  122. When You Don’t Know What’s Next: Navigating a Season of Change

  Sep 30, 202613 min

  What do you do when you know something is changing, but you don’t yet know what comes next? In this episode of Her Next Chapters, I’m reflecting on midlife transitions, career clarity, changing seasons, and the value of creating space before rushing into your next move. I’m also sharing why I’m pausing the podcast for a season while continuing to work with clients on career clarity, resumes, interviews, and building confidence in their experience and capabilities. If you’re in a season of change too, grab a journal and spend some time with these questions: What feels like it has run its course? What are you holding onto simply because it has always been there? Where do you feel energized? Where do you feel resistance? What have you been curious about but haven’t made room to explore? What do you want more of in your next chapter? What do you want less of? What would happen if you didn’t demand an immediate answer? This isn’t an ending, just a season of making a little more room to notice what’s changing and what might be getting ready to begin. I’m still here, still supporting women through their career transitions, and when the podcast is ready for its next chapter, you’ll hear from me again. Free Resource Grab the Strengths-First Resume Template - ideal for career transitions, whether you’re returning after a break, navigating a layoff, pivoting roles, or ready for a change. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Work with Me Want an HR expert’s eyes on your resume? Book a 30-minute Resume Review with Christina - live on Zoom, recorded, and focused on one goal: getting you interviews. Want to talk through your career goals and explore next steps? Schedule a career consultation to see how I can support you. Email me directly at christina@hernextchapters.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kohlchristina

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  121. Job Search Networking for People Who Hate Networking

  Aug 26, 202621 min

  If the word networking makes you want to hide in the corner, this episode is for you. Networking doesn’t have to mean walking into a crowded professional event, making awkward small talk, or asking strangers for a job. In this episode, Christina reframes networking as something much simpler: connecting with people. Through real-life stories from her own life and her clients’ job searches, Christina shares how everyday conversations with neighbors, other parents, yoga classmates, former colleagues, and friends can lead to unexpected introductions and career opportunities. You’ll hear why curiosity is one of the best networking skills you can develop, how to reconnect with people you haven’t talked to in years, and why you need to let people know what you’re looking for before they can help. You’ll also learn practical networking strategies for introverts, including how volunteering can make professional events easier and why a target employer list can make your networking conversations more productive. Whether you’re returning to work, making a midlife career change, or actively looking for your next role, this episode will help you approach networking in a way that feels more natural, genuine, and human. Episode resources: Target Employer List: Episode 118 For a Networking Guide, email christina@hernextchapters.com Free Resource Grab the Strengths-First Resume Template - ideal for career transitions, whether you’re returning after a break, navigating a layoff, pivoting roles, or ready for a change. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Work with Me Want an HR expert’s eyes on your resume? Book a 30-minute Resume Review with Christina - live on Zoom, recorded, and focused on one goal: getting you interviews. Want to talk through your career goals and explore next steps? Schedule a career consultation to see how I can support you. Email me directly at christina@hernextchapters.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kohlchristina

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  120. The Question That Changed Everything

  Jul 29, 202610 min

  Sometimes the biggest thing standing between us and our next chapter isn't a lack of qualifications—it's the story we're telling ourselves. In this episode, I share two pivotal moments that shaped my career and my life: the question that gave me the courage to begin coaching, and the wake-up call that changed the direction of my career. If you've been putting off something important, questioning whether your experience still matters, or wondering what's next, I hope this conversation gives you the encouragement to take that first step. And if you're feeling like you have to figure it all out on your own, I hope it reminds you that you don't have to. Free Resource Grab the Strengths-First Resume Template - ideal for career transitions, whether you’re returning after a break, navigating a layoff, pivoting roles, or ready for a change. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Work with Me Want an HR expert’s eyes on your resume? Book a 30-minute Resume Review with Christina - live on Zoom, recorded, and focused on one goal: getting you interviews. Want to talk through your career goals and explore next steps? Schedule a career consultation to see how I can support you. Email me directly at christina@hernextchapters.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kohlchristina

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  Permission to Pause: Why Rest Is Part of Your Job Search and Life Strategy, Ep 119

  Jun 3, 20267 minS0

  <p>After five consecutive weeks of job search episodes, I'm hitting pause — and I'm making the case that you should too.</p><p>In this episode, I share that I'm heading to Italy for a couple of weeks with my husband and two other couples who have been friends since the school pickup line days. All of our kids are now in college or beyond — and this trip is one of the unexpected gifts of the empty nest season. I'm giving myself the rest of June to unplug, recharge, and transition back into real life before returning to the podcast in J...

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  Not Just Any Job: How to Build a Target Employer List and Search with Intention, Ep.118

  May 27, 202612 minS0

  <p>You're not 22. You're not looking for your first job out of college. And you're not willing to take just anything.</p><p>So why are you searching like you are?</p><p>In this episode of the Her Next Chapters job search series, I'm sharing one of the most underused strategies in a midlife job search: building a target employer list. Instead of reacting to job postings, you'll learn how to use LinkedIn's company search and filters to identify the right employers — before a role ever gets posted. Then I'll show you how to activate your network with something sp...

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