#21 - You Don’t Find Your Dream Job — You Design It | Bob Moesta, Co-Author of Job Moves

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Escape 9 to 5

Lydia.CLinzi

32 episodes

2 days ago

Freedom, Agency and Meaning. Ever thought about ditching the regular 9 to 5 to chase what truly lights you up? I'm on this path to. This podcast is all about that leap of faith—no guides, no guarantees, just real stories from those brave enough to pursue a life beyond the ordinary. Join me as we uncover the untold journeys of dreamers and doers who are carving their own paths. Let's figure out this together.

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#21 - You Don’t Find Your Dream Job — You Design It | Bob Moesta, Co-Author of Job Moves

Escape 9 to 5

1 hour 6 minutes 39 seconds

6 months ago

#21 - You Don’t Find Your Dream Job — You Design It | Bob Moesta, Co-Author of Job Moves

What if your next career move isn’t about finding the perfect job... but hiring the right one?

In this episode, Bob Moesta — innovation legend, author of Demand-Side Sales and Learning to Build, and co-creator of the Jobs-To-Be-Done framework — joins Escape 9 to 5 to talk about struggling moments, career redesign, and why retirement isn’t the end — it’s just another prototype.

🎧 We dive into:

How to spot your “super ability”

Why people leave jobs they once loved

What makes people truly ready to change careers

Bob’s unexpected burst of productivity after retirement

🔹 Watch this if you’ve ever felt stuck, misaligned, or unsure how to choose your next move.

🎙 Hosted by Lydia C. Linzi | Escape 9 to 5

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📚 Where to find Bob Moesta:

• X: https://x.com/bmoesta

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobmoesta/

• Website: https://www.jobmoves.com/

• Podcast: https://pca.st/gg6goo1n

• The Re-Wired Group: https://therewiredgroup.comBooks: https://www.jobmoves.com/

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:57 Two Truths & a Lie

00:04:53 The Impact of Early Experiences on Career

00:05:48 Navigating Challenges and Learning from Failures

00:05:48 The Role of Mentorship in Personal Growth

00:10:51 Lessons from Startups and Business Growth

00:14:12 The role of mentorship and growth

00:16:00 Transforming Struggles into Strengths

00:18:10 The Value of Time and Intentional Living

00:25:33 Understanding the Jobs to Be Done Framework

00:27:46 Navigating Career Transitions

00:29:20 Finding Energy in Work

00:34:54 Real-Life Career Transformations

00:42:11 The Importance of Prioritization

00:44:38 Activating Passion for Climate Change

00:46:52 Jobcation: Balancing Work and Life

00:51:27 Embracing Change and Growth

00:52:11 Future Aspirations and Projects

00:54:02 The Role of AI in Innovation

00:57:02 Curiosity as a key skill

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✨ Welcome to Escape 9 to 5 — the podcast for curious rebels

I’m Lydia — a former banker turned climate tech founder, nomadic creator, and podcast host. *Escape 9 to 5* is where we explore stories of people who left the traditional path to build lives of freedom, impact, and authenticity.📌

🎙 Tools Used to Record This Episode*

🎙 Record with Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=lydia-chen

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🎯 About the PodcastEscape 9 to 5 is for people who’ve left corporate life behind and never looked back. We talk about risk, reinvention, and what it takes to build a life you don’t need a vacation from.Let’s grow and glow together 🌱✨