Catch Your Wave with Nicole Est
Woohoo! Changing careers or creating your business is often incredibly scary and exciting at the same time. Taking a completely new direction in your career, daring to start fresh, or becoming self-employed is a beautiful journey but can feel like a rollercoaster. The gigantic question mark often revolves around the one, next right step. The good news: it is entirely possible, and you can learn how to handle the ups and downs!
Every Sunday (biweekly), Nicole Est from Catch Your Wave® unveils the secrets on how to finally find a job that makes you happy and truly aligns with you. You'll learn how to implement your change in small, clever steps and mini-projects, making Monday morning a highlight once again. You're in the right place if you're looking to try something new or even start your own business – without risking everything you've already achieved.
Since 2017, Nicole - with extensive corporate business experience and an MBA - has been advising people in these transitional phases, helping you catch your very own wave while she explores the world with her surfboard, Lizzy, and her own business.
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Episodes
55 episodes
Paddle with commitment! 🌊
#051 Today I'll take you to the ocean, where you'll learn how important determination is for your career change, what stupid questions I asked when I first started surfing, and why there are some steps you simply can't avoid. Enjoy!
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Episode 51
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12:12
The right moment to hand in your notice.
#050 In case you are wondering if it is the right moment to hand in your notice ... I'll reveal a much better question to ask ;)PS Also listen to episode #020 with the same topic.
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Episode 50
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11:30
What the Costa Rican jungle taught me about job applications!
#049 Today, we’re heading into the Costa Rican jungle, followed by two frequently asked questions about job applications. Enjoy!
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Episode 49
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16:36
How to Find Your Next Direction or Career Change!
#048 Today, I’m sharing a simple exercise from my 3-month program for a major career change. You can use it to optimize your current job (or business) or take on a big career shift. Enjoy!
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Episode 48
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16:30
Career change? Start by unpacking your idea 👩🍳
#047 A career change can be daunting, and you want to be confident about your next step and direction. In this episode, I'll dive into one essential step: unpacking your idea first to avoid heading in the wrong direction and missing out ...
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Episode 47
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16:06
Why a career change is not an all-or-nothing-decision 🤩
#046 In this episode I'll take you to Playa Guiones Costa Rica and I'll de-mystify why a career change is easier than you think. It is luckily not an all-or-nothing-decision. It's feasable, learnable and gives you lots of momentum. Enjoy...
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Episode 46
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13:38
Welcome 2025! The yearly theme. 🪴
#045 Welcome back! We are allowed to be curious about this new, fresh 2025! This episode makes you excited about finding your theme for the year, is very personal, and full of ideas. Enjoy!
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Episode 45
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26:37
Welcome to the Inbetween-Phase + celebrating 1 year of podcasting!
🥳 Next episode: 12 January 2025 🥳#044 We are celebrating the 1st anniversary of the podcast and closing the year 2024, or rather, entering this beautiful "inbetween the years" phase with:3 questions abo...
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Episode 44
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15:17
How to start exploring new ideas for a career change...
#043 This one is for you when you are not even at the start of a career change but only playing vaguely with the idea, not wanting to risk anything, not even admitting that there might be a better career direction. Enjoy!
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Episode 43
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12:01
7 Years Catch Your Wave - 7 inspirations to create your business 🥳
#042 Catch Your Wave is celebrating its 7th anniversary! This episode includes 7 things that surprised me, that are essential for creating a business and that will inspire you to do the same 🥳
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Episode 42
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16:28
Answers to three listener questions
#041 Today's episode answers three listener questions:1. How can you create small 'islands' in your work routine?2. How to handle failure?3. How do you know when it’s time for a career change?" Enjoy 🥳
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Episode 41
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11:12
Wearing Multiple Hats: The 5 Roles in Your Business 🎩
#040 Today’s topic is the 5 roles you inevitably take on in your business or side business (or even in your corporate job). It brings so much more clarity when you can clearly distinguish these 5 roles—enjoy!PS There’s an e...
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Episode 40
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12:46
Restructuring waves—how to get through this phase in the best way possible!
#039 In this episode, I’ll share four approaches to help you navigate this phase of restructuring or reorganization—and even make it work to your advantage. Enjoy!
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Episode 39
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11:18
A mini message and 3x inspiration for movies!
A mini message and 3x inspiration for movies! 🥳
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2:47
My signature talk 'Catch Your Wave' and some more project examples...
#038 Last week, I gave my signature talk again: 'Catch Your Wave: The Next Right Step - Which Job Makes Me Happy?' and I always get the same reactions, which make me incredibly happy. More about it in today's episode. Enjoy!Join ...
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Episode 38
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12:42
Facing the dragon 🐉
#037 If you currently feel like you have a thousand things to do, accomplish, master all at once, and it seems impossible while your to-do list keeps growing – and career change is completely out of the question – then this episode is fo...
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Episode 37
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10:30
Mini Projects: your secret tool for the career change
#036 I can't believe that I haven't yet dedicated an episode to one of my favorite methods: the mini projects. Enjoy!
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Episode 36
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9:19
For all those applying for jobs at the moment 🤸♀️
#035 A pep talk for those of you who are applying at them moment and who are maybe frustrated and questioning the whole rollercoaster. You got this!
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Episode 35
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10:46
Onboarding in your new job - some ideas how to make it easier 🌱
#034 This episode is about to make your onboarding into your new job at a new company easier. Enjoy 🌱
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Episode 34
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13:32
Salary expectations and the 3 magic numbers!
#033 Indicating Salary Expectations... before you've even spoken to anyone. In this episode, I share a simple exercise that provides you with more guidance and confidence. Enjoy!
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Episode 33
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8:05
Olympia Break ☺️ Until next Sunday 🙌
🎉 Olympic Break 🎉 The Olympics have completely captivated me, and I almost spontaneously went to Paris. Unfortunately, the podcast mic will stay off this week. Beautiful moments (for example, google "Olympics Beach Volleyball DJ Imagine"). Enjo...
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0:41
Spotting your natural talents: one surprising sign to consider!
UPDATED! Now in English 🥳 #032 Here's a safe indication that you're working with your natural talents or strengths, and I'll reveal it to you in this episode. If you want to skip the intro and Olympics, start directly at 03:15!
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Episode 32
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13:49
CV basics & olympic surfing 🏄♀️
#031 This episodes covers the basics and FAQs for creating your CV ... AND some thoughts on olympic surfing - woohoo! 🏄♀️
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Episode 31
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13:27