Claim The Lead

The advice and inspiration you need to live skillfully. Join founder and CEO of Claim the Lead, Teena Evert, as she helps you get what you want out of life and your career by talking to subject matter experts and intelligent people who know how to lead.

Learn success secrets to change your career after 50 and become more prosperous in all areas of your life. 

Learn practical strategies for using adversity as a catalyst to boost your happiness and move forward in your life and career.

Learn how Nate Rifkin shifted out of the depths of despair by elevating his life and career to levels of success that he never dreamed possible. Walk away with simple tools and powerful practices to create your best life.

Your career success depends on developing a wide range of skills divided into three areas: career planning, leadership & management, and interpersonal dynamics. The Career Toolkit will show you how to design and execute your plan to achieve the career you deserve. "When it comes to career planning, don't just ask yourself about your job or your career, ask about your life." - Mark Herschberg

Is your career path what you expected? Did your career turn out the way you thought it would? Do you want to figure out what to do next? Perhaps, you know what you want, but how do you get it? In this episode, we explore the common questions that purpose-driven professionals have when they’re ready to create something new that brings greater satisfaction and aligns with their unique gifts and personality.

Learn from a networking expert why you need to network before you need to network. Discover the one question you should ask your network, especially if you feel stuck in your career or the job search process. Gain strategies to explore your “Why Factor” to support the progression of your career.

Learn practical ways to shift your mindset so that you can focus your thoughts and get ready to free yourself from the fears that are holding you back from achieving your goals and reaching for your dreams.

In this episode Sam Thiara shares powerful and relevant life lessons that you will be able to relate to whether your life’s work is to be a custodian or a CEO. If there is something that you want to do, it will happen, if you don’t add limitations. “Obstacles are your necessary bricks on your road to success.” - Sam Thiara

Your work interests are what keep you motivated and energized. Understanding and following them will bring enjoyment and satisfaction to your life.

In this episode, I'm going to talk about how to find out what your calling is and how this can change your life at work. You’ll learn: How to define the word “calling” as it applies to your career What specifically it means for you to approach your career as a calling How the word calling may apply to areas of your life other than work

This question and one other can sabotage your happiness and success in life. Get crucial tips to find your unique path to walk down.

Explore one of the most pressing questions on mid-career professionals’ minds today - Is it time for a career or a job change? Learn how to respond and not react to change so that you can claim the lead and be empowered in your decision.

Learn how to transform a job you hate into work that aligns with what you think is most important in life and allows you to live out a sense of purpose.

Learn 7 tips to make empowered decisions about your future and put a final stop to second-guessing yourself. 

Learn powerful strategies and techniques to tame your worry and be more confident so you can regain your energy and flourish during uncertain times.

So many job-seekers are unknowingly sabotaging their job search.  Are you one of them?  In this episode, you will learn nine ways you might be sabotaging your success. You will also learn 3 tips to develop a trait that successful people have developed to make their dream a reality. →FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: NO-FAIL JOB SEARCH PLAN

Do you want to get clear about whether you're doing the right work, clarity about how not to settle for another mismatched job, or clarity about what steps to take to create positive change? In this episode, I'll teach you 3 career clarifying strategies and help decide which strategy is right for you. Free PDF Download → 3 STEPS TO REVIVE YOUR CAREER  

The work experience for many people in 2020 is uncertain, unsettling, and uninspired. Constant career change already was the norm, but the number of workers currently in transition has dramatically spiked. People at all career stages are asking themselves questions like:  "How can I thrive in such an uncertain world of work?" "How can I find more meaning and purpose in my job?"  "What should I do next?" In this episode, you'll learn:  5-steps to reach your future career goals and improve your work life. Strategies to get clear on what's most important to you in the new year. Support to help you get clear, take action, and build your career confidence.

I’m a Career Transformation Coach and Life Counselor. I walk my clients through 5 steps to get unstuck so they can move forward towards creating a brighter future. In this episode, you will learn about these 5 steps and be given resources and strategies to help you take immediate action.