{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F6af00632-cd06-4f09-a417-ace73d82f1d7","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Become a Changemaker: What Job Hunters Can Learn from Alex Budak (Ep 192)\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/6af00632-cd06-4f09-a417-ace73d82f1d7\"></iframe>","title":"Become a Changemaker: What Job Hunters Can Learn from Alex Budak (Ep 192)","description":"In this episode, we talk with Alex Budak, co-founder of Start Some Good, about career transitions, the impact of sunk cost mentality, and incorporating AI into professional development. Alex shares insights on finding a different path and his personal experience of coming second for a desired job. Subscribe to The Job Hunting Podcast for more inspiring content. Read the full blog on the website.\nTimestamps to guide your listening:\n03:12 - Alex Budak shares his career story \n08:40 - The key strengths that have helped Alex carve out his career path \n15:25 - Alex's definition of change-making and who changemakers are \n17:14 - The reasons behind his dedication to studying and advocating for change-making \n19:02 - Exploring the concept of change-making as a state of mind, not just a job or responsibility \n21:45 - The importance and benefits of becoming a change-maker \n28:39 - The influence of AI \n30:30 - Impact of AI to change-makers \n34:25  - Alex's practical advice for professionals currently in transition, i.e., between jobs \nLinks mentioned in this episode:\n\"Becoming a changemaker\" by Alex Budak \nEpisode 126 - I have noticed that professionals fall into the sunk cost fallacy when they continue a career track\nEpisode 170 - This episode of The Job Hunting Podcast outlines what you need to know in order to make a successful transition\nAbout the host, Renata Bernarde\nHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. \nSubscribe to the weekly newsletter\nA free resource for job hunters: The Optimized Job Search Schedule\nLearn more about my career services on my website\nBook a time to discuss 1-1 coaching and achieve your goals faster\nOr email me at rb@renatabernarde.com","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/30529ff5-64c6-4d0c-b374-5af0344289e1/TxVHli-lCh7r9tftiCaYBjMz.jpg"}