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Fearless STEM Careers equips you with tools and advice in creating a happy, fulfilling and empowering career in STEM (science, tech, engineering and maths). The fortnightly show is brought to you by Hayley Loren, award winning renewables engineer & STEM career coach as featured on BBC Earth, Smithsonian channel and New Scientist live, plus founder of Hayley Loren coaching. Each episode of Fearless STEM Careers you’ll be joined Hayley and often a special guest, to give you actionable steps and advice to help you be fearless in your STEM career and go after what you truly want. Whether that means making a career change, getting a promotion, trying to find fulfilment, or simply feeling clearer in your career direction. This is the place to open your mind, get inspired and be fearless in your STEM career. For more information head to https://www.hayleyloren.com/coaching/
Episodes

Monday Feb 21, 2022
From lost to empowered - 3 steps to figuring out your career path #38
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Feeling lost or confused in your career direction? Want to figure out your path so you can have a fulfilling and successful career?
Whether you feel overwhelmed by deciding between different job paths, are considering a career change, or have no idea what to do next, join me, Hayley Loren as I share 3 steps for figuring out your career path so you can move from lost to empowered.
Join me to learn
-3 key steps for figuring out your career path – move from lost to empowered
-How you can make the “right” decision about which direction to go
-How to choose between multiple job options and career ideas
-How to figure out if you want a job or career change
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Key Links
Hayley Loren's FREE Masterclass
Hayley Loren's Fearless Careers Group Coaching Program
Hayley Loren's FREE Weekly Career Boost
Hayley Loren's FREE Career Clarity Guide
Hayley Loren's Website
Hayley Loren on Instagram

Monday Feb 14, 2022
Feeling trapped at work? How to get unstuck! #37
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
How to get unstuck if you feel trapped in your job // Are you feeling trapped and unhappy at work? Do you wish the exhaustion, overwhelm or frustration could just disappear? Or do you want to know how you can get unstuck and feel free?
Whether a boss is making your life hell, the company culture feels wrong or the work itself is mind-numbing, feeling trapped at work is horrible. If you’re sitting there feeling unhappy and frustrated thinking “does it need to be like this?” or “how can I stop feeling like this?” then this episode is for you.
From my personal experience of feeling trapped, and years of coaching others through these situations, there’s three vital steps for getting unstuck. In this episode I share these three vital steps with you, so that you can start to feel better and improve the situation you’re in.
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Key Links
Hayley Loren's FREE Masterclass
Hayley Loren's FREE Weekly Career Boost
Hayley Loren's FREE Career Clarity Guide
Hayley Loren's Website
Hayley Loren on Instagram

Thursday Feb 10, 2022
How to change careers or industry - without wasting your hard work and education #36
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thinking of changing career direction but scared of wasting your education and experience? Have you gained experience in one career path but now dreaming of doing something else? Are you scared of wasting all your hard work and education if you change career direction? Whether that's into a new industry or a completely different job?
Join me, Hayley Loren, in this solo episode as I share one ESSENTIAL tip for changing your career path WITHOUT wasting your hard work and education. Many people believe that once they're on a set path they can't move from it. Whether you studied biology at university and want to be an engineer, you're a scientist that dreams of being an artist, or anything else, knowing HOW to make a change can be hard. You can end up in a messy confused spiral, after months (or even years!) of questioning, analysing and fearing making a "wrong" decision.
This one essential tip is something I've applied time and time again throughout my career changes, which is why I want to share it with you here. AND it's easy to implement.
Join me to learn:
- The 1 super quick and easy tip, that will help you change career direction without wasting your hard work and education
- A core mistake people make when thinking of changing career
- What to focus on in job applications and your CV when changing career
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Key Links
Hayley Loren's FREE Weekly Career Boost
Hayley Loren's FREE Career Clarity Guide
Hayley Loren's Website
Hayley Loren on Instagram

Monday Jan 24, 2022
How to Set Yourself up for Career Success in 2022 #35
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Want to set yourself up for career success in 2022? Are you wondering if there’s anything you can do to help yourself thrive without stress and overwhelm? Do you want to achieve great things in your career, whilst also having balance? Check out this episode, with me Hayley Loren, as I guide you through three key tips for setting yourself up for 2022.
I’m not talking about targets and goal setting, because I’m sure you already know about that, what I share is how you can approach things a bit differently, so you can improve the way you’re working and the way you approach the year. (This is all stuff I'll be doing too!)
Join me to learn:
– 3 tips for setting yourself up for career success (which are relevant no matter the time of the year!)
– How to deal with negativity and stress that has built up over a year.
– The 1 key action you need to take to avoid stress and burnt out
– How to ensure you don’t end up regretting what you’re doing
– A super fun and simple method to feel more positive that nobody seems to do!
Hayley Loren is an award winning engineer and career coach with a decade of experience.
Key Links:
Hayley Loren's FREE Weekly Career Boost https://mailchi.mp/a44e6da428cd/career_boost
Hayley Loren's FREE Career Clarity Guide https://mailchi.mp/5b318ddcb0d1/hayley-loren-free-guide
Hayley Loren's Website https://www.hayleyloren.com/coaching/

Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Are you feeling guilty because your productivity at work is low, and usually you’re a driven hard-working person?
Are you scared you might be “found out” that you’re not working 100% (or maybe even 30%!).
Wondering if it’s normal that you’ve lost your spark, energy or drive in your job?
Join me in this solo podcast, with me Hayley Loren, as I guide you through three surprising questions to find out why you’re being unproductive at work and whether you even need to be concerned.
I share practical tips on how to improve your productivity (if you need to), PLUS how your lack of productivity can be transformed into a career excelling tool!
Join me to learn:
- Three surprising questions you need to ask yourself (if you're being unproductive)
- Why being unproductive isn't always a negative (and you don't need to beat yourself up)
- How to know if you should cut yourself some slack (if you're being your own worst enemy!)
- How you can easily turn lack of productivity into a useful career excelling tool
- How to know if your lack of productivity is a simple phase or a bigger issue that needs addressing
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Key Links
Hayley Loren's FREE Weekly Career Boost
Hayley Loren's FREE Career Clarity Guide
Hayley Loren's Website
Hayley Loren on Instagram

Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
How to manage feeling unhappy or unsatisfied in your STEM job #33
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
What should you do when you feel unhappy in your science, tech or engineering related job? How can you cope when feeling low, trapped, confused, frustrated or anything else? And is there anything you can do about it?
That’s exactly what you’ll find out in this solo podcast with me, Hayley Loren. Get support, tough love and practical tips on what to do and how to feel better when you’re unhappy at work.
You may enjoy science, tech, engineering (or anything related!), but if you’re feeling unhappy, this episode is for you.
Key Moments:
00:39 - My experience of feeling trapped and unhappy in my job
03:03 - Feeling unhappy in your job is not your fault
04:04 - The one thing you need to do to improve your happiness & career
07:54 - Tips for improving your job situation
09:47 – Why you need to apply for jobs even if you don’t want to leave
10:22 - How to reignite your confidence & find your worth through applying for jobs
11:51 - How getting help can help you create change & build confidence
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Key Links
Hayley Loren's FREE Weekly Career Boost
Hayley Loren's FREE Career Clarity Guide
Hayley Loren's Website
Hayley Loren on Instagram

Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Are you wanting to leave your job but feel you’re not good enough to get a new one?
Do you doubt your interview skills and wonder whether anybody would even want to hire you?
Do you wish you could create a fulfilling career but something in you is holding you back?
Listen to this solo episode with me, Hayley Loren, as I share three simple methods to boost your confidence, so you can create the career you want.
Join me to learn the 3 confidence methods PLUS
- One simple trick that can boost confidence on any day
- How to tackle the enormity of making a change – in only a few minutes!
- The one thing that will transform your confidence and mindset
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Key Links
Hayley Loren's FREE Weekly Career Boost
Hayley Loren's FREE Career Clarity Guide
Hayley Loren's Website
Hayley Loren on Instagram
Katelyn Elders Twitter

Monday Nov 01, 2021
Want a new job in STEM? 5 mistakes people make job searching #31
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Looking for a new job in a STEM (science, tech, engineering, maths) related industry? In this solo episode I'm sharing 5 mistakes people make when job searching. Some people think finding a new job in STEM is just about updating your CV and writing a few cover letters. If you think this, you’re already approaching your job searching wrong! (Sorry to tell you!)
So what are the top mistakes people make when trying to find a new job in a science, engineering or tech related industry? And how can you avoid them? Join me in this solo episode as I share 5 key mistakes people make when job searching, so you can avoid them!
- Join me to learn the 5 mistakes along with:
- The first thing you should do when job searching (it’s not what you think!)
- The key barrier that prevents many people in STEM land their ideal role
- One major interview mistake you NEED to avoid
- Why CVs and interviews are almost useless in career changes and what to do instead
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Key Links
Hayley Loren's FREE Weekly Career Boost
Hayley Loren's FREE Career Clarity Guide
Hayley Loren's Website
Hayley Loren on Instagram
Katelyn Elders Twitter

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Feel like a zombie at work? How to ignite motivation #30
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Are you feeling unmotivated at work? Don’t panic, it’s normal, but if you want to create the career and life you truly want you need to take consistent action, even when you’re not “feeling it”. The good news is you can CREATE motivation, so even on those bad days you can still deliver.
In this solo episode with me, Hayley Loren I’m sharing 7 tools for igniting motivation.
Tune in to learn:
- 3 super simple tools to take you from unmotivated to productive
- How you can trick yourself into working – and enjoy it!
- How to make the boring tasks more enjoyable
- The 5-min trick that will boost your entire day
- How to deliver on bad days without burning out
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Key Links
Hayley Loren's FREE Weekly Career Boost
Hayley Loren's FREE Career Clarity Guide
Hayley Loren's Website
Hayley Loren on Instagram
Katelyn Elders Twitter

Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
How to Feel Happier in your Career (Without Quitting your Job!) #29
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Feeling unhappy in your science, tech or engineering related career but can't quit your job?
Whether you're in the middle of applying for jobs, have a work visa, are waiting to finish a qualification or anything else that's keeping you from quitting then this episode is here to help!
In this solo episode with me, Hayley Loren, I’m talking about how to feel happier at work WITHOUT quitting your job.
You'll learn:
- The 4 essential methods for feeling happier at work
- How to implement these methods to have an immediate impact
- The hard truth you NEED to know about being unhappy in your job
If you're ready feel happier at work then listen now!
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Key Links
Hayley Loren's FREE Weekly Career Boost
Hayley Loren's FREE Career Clarity Guide
Hayley Loren's Website
Hayley Loren on Instagram
Katelyn Elders Twitter