Curated Content to Inspire Your Next Job Aspiration

Titles to inspire your next venture.

If you're just starting the journey to the outside world, think of it just like any new project. Start with Research and Development to brainstorm and outline your next professional chapter by absorbing information, observing patterns and relating to a larger theme. Check out these books, podcasts, and videos to help shape the direction, and start building your materials for presentation decks (aka resumes). 

Rethinking Identity & Career Direction

• Book: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans – Learn how to prototype your career like a creative project.

• Podcast: The Next Chapter with Charlie – Conversations on redefining success and purpose after major transitions.

• Video: TED Talk by Emilie Wapnick: Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling – Great for multi-hyphenates in media.

Understanding New Industries & Roles

• Book: The Squiggly Career by Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis – A guide to navigating nonlinear career moves.

• Podcast: Switch, Pivot, or Quit – Stories from people who made major career changes, with insights and strategies.

• Video: YouTube: Day in the Life series (Product Manager, Content Strategist, etc.) – A peek inside potential new roles.

Building Transferable Skills & Personal Brand

• Book: Pivot by Jenny Blake – Actionable steps to leverage what you’ve done into what you want to do next.

• Podcast: HBR IdeaCast – Topics range from leadership to adapting to change—great for broadening your lens.

• Video: LinkedIn Learning: Translating Creative Skills into Business Language – Perfect for former producers or creatives. Checkout membership through your local library to use for free!