Cheryl Polk on It’s Not About Where You Start in Your Career-It’s About Where You Finish

Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling

Today’s Interview Title:
It’s Not About Where You Start in Your Career; It’s About Where You Finish

Career paths are rarely linear—and that’s exactly what makes them powerful.

In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling is joined by Cheryl Polk, a renowned Holistic Career Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, and Recruiter who has helped more than 3,000 clients align their careers with their overall wellbeing—physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, financially, and spiritually.

As the owner of Excel Resumes & Career Coaching, Cheryl has supported students and professionals at every stage of life in navigating career pivots, building personal brands, preparing for interviews, and creating meaningful work/life balance. Top-rated and highly recommended on LinkedIn, Cheryl brings both strategic expertise and heart-centered insight to career development.

In this conversation, Cheryl shares practical guidance, real-world strategies, and encouragement for anyone questioning their next career move—or wondering if it’s too late to make a change.

In this episode, we discuss:

Cheryl’s personal journey and what led her to holistic career coaching
How to successfully pivot into a new industry mid-career
What truly makes a resume stand out to today’s employers
Smart ways to handle tough and unexpected interview questions
How job seekers can stay competitive in a challenging job market
Why it’s never too late to transition into a new career
How high school graduates and college students can confidently choose a major

Whether you’re just starting out, navigating a career transition, or redefining success in your current role, this episode will remind you that your career is a journey—and you get to decide how it unfolds.

🎧 Tune in and discover why where you finish matters far more than where you start. https://www.FindYourLeadershipConfidence.com/cheryl-polk/

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Cheryl Polk is a renown Holistic Career Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, & Recruiter who has helped 3k+ clients improve their physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, and spiritual wellbeing through career alignment. As the owner of Excel Resumes & Career Coaching, she has experienced the joy of assisting clients in attaining work/life balance, life and career satisfaction, and successful career transitions. Top-rated and LinkedIn recommended, Cheryl specializes in Career Identification, Skills Development, Career & Business Transitions, Interview Preparation, and Personal Branding strategies for students and adults at all career levels and stages. She is now an empty nester who lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and enjoys staying active in her community and church.