#3: The Therapist In Therapy with Lori Gottleib

Career Shift

Lori Gottleib shares her journey from journalism to psychotherapy, highlighting the pivotal moment when she realized the need for meaningful human interaction. She recounts a humorous yet telling interaction with a UPS driver that prompted her to seek advice from her medical school dean, ultimately leading her to pursue a degree in clinical psychology 1. This transition allowed her to shift from telling stories as a journalist to helping change people's stories as a therapist.

I went from telling people stories as a journalist to helping to change people's stories as a therapist.

--- Lori Gottleib

Heather Monahan emphasizes that such career pivots are not always smooth, and Lori agrees, noting the importance of sharing struggles to provide a fuller picture of success 1.

   

Momentum & Opportunities

Heather Monahan discusses the importance of building momentum in one's career by leveraging past successes to seize new opportunities. She shares her experience of getting booked on bigger shows, which in turn led to more opportunities, emphasizing the value of credibility and execution 2. Heather's strategic approach involved using her network to gain introductions and maintain visibility, even sending a life-size cutout of herself to a potential collaborator to stay top of mind 3.

There is a very fine line between annoying people and staying top of mind with them.

--- Heather Monahan

Her persistence paid off, culminating in a successful contract signing with PodcastOne, demonstrating the power of intuition and determination in career advancement.

   

Direct Engagement

In an age dominated by online applications, Heather Monahan advocates for direct engagement strategies to stand out in the job market. She advises researching hiring managers and finding common ground to make personal connections, emphasizing the effectiveness of face-to-face interactions 4. Heather also highlights the power of LinkedIn as a tool for creating opportunities, sharing how she leveraged the platform to convert followers into podcast listeners and potential clients 5.

Face to face is it. That's the answer.

--- Heather Monahan

By publishing articles and updating her profile, she was able to drive traffic and build her audience, showcasing the importance of proactive engagement in career development.