Break the Golden Handcuffs: Fearless Career Transitions, Executive Resumes & LinkedIn Strategy with Amy Adler

Thinking about a career move but worried about trading stability for growth? In this episode, Shari Rash sits down with Amy Adler (CMRW, CERM, NCOPE)—president of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts—to unpack fearless career transitions, executive résumé writing, LinkedIn strategy, and career portfolio development. You’ll learn how to position your impact, optimize for ATS keywords without losing your voice, and build a personal brand that opens doors to C-suite roles, board seats, and better compensation. You’ll hear: How to reframe the “golden handcuffs” and evaluate real earning potential in a new role The resume art + science formula: metrics that matter, language that passes ATS, copy that sounds human What actually belongs in an executive career portfolio (résumé, LinkedIn, bio, thought leadership, more) When to tailor a résumé (and why tweaks should take minutes, not hours) The truth about networking vs. cold applying, and building relationships before you need them Personal branding on LinkedIn without the cringe—rules that keep your reputation clean and compelling Résumé “rules” that are outdated (one-page mandates, graduation years, GPA) and what to do instead How to identify your five strengths and translate them into executive-level language Guest: Amy Adler — President, Five Strengths Career Transition Experts; author of Courageous Career Change. Website: fivestrengths.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amyladler Podcast: How I Hire Listener Perk: Amy is offering a complimentary résumé or LinkedIn review for our audience! Sign up here: https://fivestrengths.com/letschat  Be sure to follow the show on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney! Thank you to our sponsors!  Policygenius - Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.  Ava - Help build your credit score with Meetava.com. Use promo code: Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New York Times Top 4 Money Podcast with over 24 million downloads! Hosted by Shari Rash, InvestmentNews Best Wealth Manager & Advisor Under 40. Ever wake up at 3 a.m. in a full-blown panic, wondering if you’ll ever have “enough” money? Maybe you’re making more than ever, but somehow, the worry never goes away. You stress over every purchase, second-guess every money move, and still feel like you’re one wrong decision away from losing it all. Here’s the truth: It’s not just about the dollars—it’s about what’s happening in your head. Welcome to Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, the podcast that finally tells it like it is: your emotions, thoughts, and habits around money are what’s keeping you stuck— not just your paycheck. Shari Rash is a money expert who wants to help you ditch shame, rewrite the rules, and help you feel powerful with your finances. Don't worry, this show isn’t another snooze-fest finance podcast. She's here to help you unf*ck your finances and finally build wealth in a way that actually feels good. If you’re tired of finance bros yelling at you for buying a damn latte and sick of money advice that doesn’t fit your life, hit subscribe. It’s time to unravel your money mess, rewrite your story, and start building wealth—on your terms.