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Episode 1: The Mission: Career Fulfilment Without Burnout
What would your dream career look like if there were no limits?

In the first episode of Hire Me Pls, career coach and recruiting expert Gemma Lopez welcomes listeners to her new podcast focused on career clarity and fulfillment. Gemma emphasizes the importance of aligning your career with personal passions and values and shares her own journey from corporate burnout to starting her own staffing agency.

Gemma encourages you to envision your dream career and highlights the broader impact that career satisfaction has, not only on personal well-being but also on workplace culture.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The mission of Hire Me Pls — to empower you to find career fulfilment and clarity.
• Gemma Lopez's personal career journey from corporate burnout to running her own staffing agency.
• The importance of aligning your career with your passions and values for career fulfilment.
• The positive impact of career satisfaction on your personal well-being, and how individual career fulfillment can contribute to better workplace cultures.

Noteworthy quotes from this episode

“If your work doesn't light you up, then it's time for a change.”

“The mission of this podcast is pretty straightforward. I want to empower you to find clarity and fulfillment in your career. But you're probably asking yourself, what does that really mean? Well, I think it means giving you the tools, the strategies, and inspiration to navigate corporate life on your own terms, beat burnout, and ensure that your career aligns with your passions and your values.”

“I remember sitting in my car, gripping the steering wheel. I was like white-knuckling it and telling myself affirmations, trying to pull myself together, wiping tears from my face, trying to fan myself and de-puff while dreading another day of meetings and forced interactions with my manager, who honestly was probably the reason why I hated my job. But I just felt like work was draining my soul.”

“When more of us have career fulfillment, we start shifting workplace culture. We challenge the status quo. We demand environments that respect us, that nurture our talents and our passions, and we create a ripple effect that encourages others to seek fulfillment and integrity in their careers. So together, we can transform the corporate world into a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”

“So think about it. What would your dream career look like if there were no limits? And here's the deal, because I know you're probably like, “Ugh, dream career, like whatever.” But when you find career clarity and fulfillment, it is a total game changer. Suddenly, you're waking up with purpose. You're excited. You've got energy. You're motivated to tackle challenges head on. You're ready to grab opportunities by the horns.”

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Book a free, 30-minute career strategy call with Gemma at

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