Sometimes you have to blow it all up and do it your way! So many times professionals stay in a career too long, or continue to stay in a field they are no longer passionate about because they think it's "the right thing to do". The truth is, you will only find true fulfillment and happiness in your career when you are true to yourself and commit to building your authentic career. Michael Gardon is a Career & Hiring Expert and entrepreneur on a journey to help 1 million people BREAK work and build purposeful lives. Your Host Tareka Wheeler, had an opportunity to sit down with this digital media executive, husband, father, and Ironman to have a real conversation about how professionals can take control of their careers. You don't have to follow the script! Michael and Tareka are sharing practical strategies to help to make some major shifts so you can build am authentic career full of purpose and success. Tune in if you're ready to break away and do something different in your professional journey. GUEST RESOURCES Michael Gardon MichaelGardon.com - https://www.michaelgardon.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgardon/ Quotebook - https://quotebookjournal.com/ **Use the Promo Code "Podcast" for 15% off Media Mentions: USA Today - Career Yahoo Finance - Career Forbes - Personal finance Fatherly - Career change The Huffington Post - Personal finance RESOURCES: - Visit www.theprofessionaldnapodcast.com  - Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business - Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question". - Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at  Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today! STAY CONNECTED Follow Tareka on social media: LinkedIn | Tareka Wheeler, PMP - linkedin.com/in/tareka-wheeler-pmp/ IG | @professional_dna - instagram.com/professional_dna/ FB | @ProfessionalDNA - facebook.com/ProfessionalDNA Twitter | @YourPDNA - twitter.com/YourPDNA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdnapodcast/message