Your Worthy Career

If you’re looking for a new job in the life sciences, you might be looking around and feeling defeated at the lack of opportunity. I want to share with you a whole new perspective about what is going on in the industry right now and why the job market is not tight. You can still make big moves. You can still get promoted. You don’t have to settle. What you’ll learn: How to navigate the job market...

There is a shift I made that allowed me to have a role created for me that had never existed before, that allowed me to start my business, and that I coach my clients on that empowers them to create the career they want. Today I’m talking about making a shift from an employee mindset to a CEO mindset. You’ll hear examples of how this difference changes your reaction to being turned down for a prom...

If you’re doing all the right things and you’re just not getting results, this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down why your strategy isn’t working. This is something I learned a while back that really changed the game for me and helped me get the results I was working so hard for. Whether your goal is getting a new job, a promotion, or getting your leadership to listen to you, I’m sharing...

Coaching is an important skill for all people managers that makes feedback conversations easier, increases productivity, and gets employee buy-in for a change you want to see. With self-evaluations and performance conversations coming up or to just make your regular 1-1s more productive, integrating a coaching approach is win-win. The problem is conventional training programs can be complicated an...

Whether you want to create a big change in your career or life or just start a new habit, this episode is breaking down the 3 steps to create any change. You’ll also hear what to expect emotionally as you embark on your change journey so you can avoid giving up on your goals too soon. What you’ll learn: What you experience emotionally when you go through change The 3 simple steps to create any cha...

Join me today for a conversation about the state of the Pharma/Biotech industry with Jeff Caskey. Jeff is the founder and CEO of Nexagen Search, a talent solutions company for the life sciences industry. Tune in as we talk about the difficult changes that have happened in the industry this year, what the data tells us, and Jeff's prediction of where the industry is headed. We talk about every...

Your Career Protocol is an invaluable tool that tells you exactly what you want out of your career. It is the foundation of any change you want to make whether it’s lateral, a promotion, starting a company, or making your 3 year career plan. It is also the thing you’re missing when you don’t know what you want or are getting passed up for promotions or new jobs. Tune in to this episode to learn mo...

Over the last several years I have been coaching women in the industry to reach their goals and get unheard of results.  Whether it’s women in the lab, women running clinical trials, working in Manufacturing, or on the leadership team. This episode is a compilation of some of my clients that have been on the podcast and gone through the Beyond the Ceiling process. You’ll hear from 6 different wome...

Join me today as I talk with my client, Katherine Shu. Katherine works in Quality Assurance and reached out to me late last year for help with her career. In this episode, we talk about what prompted her to reach out for coaching to figure out what she wanted in her career, the obstacles she had to overcome to reach her goals, and how coaching with me has given her the career and life she wanted....

If you’re a woman in Pharma/Biotech who wants a career upgrade - in your current role, a promotion, or a new company - this episode is for you. Get the details you need to know about Beyond the Ceiling so you can create the career you want and improve your current career within 30 days. What you’ll learn: Enrollment details for Beyond the Ceiling What you will achieve in this 4 month group coachin...

If you are doing all the right things and not getting results, this episode is for you. I’m talking about the identity shifts you need to make to get the growth you want. Whether it’s a better relationship, a new job, or feeling good about yourself (and silencing that inner critic), I’m sharing with you the specific shifts you need to make. It is the tipping point that has allowed my clients to ge...

In July I sat down with Matt Wilson who is the Founder of Hustle Productions. He invited me on his podcast to share my journey from working in Pharma to starting my own business.  Spoiler alert but Matt and I met working at AstraZeneca. You’ll hear more about that in the episode. Given the conversations I’ve been having with clients lately and some of you reaching out sharing you really love heari...

If you’re looking for a new job, it can feel like a tedious, never-ending time suck. In this episode, I’m breaking down the specific activities you’re doing that are not giving you your return on investment of time and those that will give you better results in less time. Tune in to hear my fast and slow stream job searching strategy and how you can implement it to find the best job for you more q...

On this episode we are talking about burnout, not just burnout in that you’re working too much and need a vacation, but the burnout that happens from unexpected places. Pretending to be “OK”, putting on a happy face, and pushing through burns you out. Working in a culture that is draining, having unclear expectations, toxic bosses, all of these circumstances burn you out, no matter how many hours...

Today I’m digging into the process of planning for the future and the traps that most people fall into that leave them unhappy and confused. If you’re a perfectionist or someone that likes a good plan, you won’t want to miss this episode. I’m going to share with you how you can achieve bigger goals than you might think, without knowing all the answers right now. You’ll also get a glimpse into the...

If you feel stuck in your career, this episode is for you. This week I’m digging into why you want something different for your career, but you’re not sure what or you’re not taking the action you want to. I’m sharing the specific reasons why you feel stuck so you can understand what is stopping you from having the career you truly want (even if you don’t know what it is). Mentioned in this episod...

This week I am talking to a former client, Swathi Gannavaram, about her experience moving from a bench scientist role to Alliance Management. But this episode has a twist. I worked with Swathi about a year ago, and I wanted her to share her experience of what her career has been like since we stopped coaching. What are the things that stuck with her? What have been the sustainable results she expe...

A common fear I hear from clients is they worry they won’t fulfill their potential. I had this fear too. This thought that there was more to give, bigger problems to solve, a bigger impact to make…but not knowing what needed to be different. On this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m digging into a concept I shared with a client about being in the sandbox and how that was preventing her from seein...

At some point in your career the question comes up, should you move into people management? In this week’s episode, I am digging into how to know if you’re ready to move into a people management role. This episode is going to give you the fundamental traits and skills I suggest you have before making the leap and what to do if you’re interested in being a manager and have a gap or are worried you...

I was talking to a leader in my old Corporate job and she was sharing with me that even with her doing all the right things, she still wasn't being seen as a leader. ​ She did the trainings. Was nominated to be the lead on important projects. Her team loved her. ​ But there were was still a problem. ​ Her leadership didn't see her as someone who could go any farther. Middle management wa...

This episode is unlike any I've done before.  My wife, Ellen Lawrence, who is also a leader within Pharma/Biotech is turning the tables and interviewing me over a glass of a wine. Ellen thought it would be really fun and entertaining for you to hear me get put in the hot seat with questions she created. Tune in as she turns the tables and asks me her burning questions that she thought you wou...

There are 5 things you can do today that will improve your career. Whether you want to get to the next level, are feeling stuck, or just want to enjoy work more, this episode is for you. Mentioned in this episode: Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck   The Stand Out Leader Incubator is opening for enrollment on July 6th. Learn more here .  What you’ll learn: 5 things you can do to improve your career The mo...

Today we are peeling back the curtain to the Stand Out Leader Incubator. Join me and my client, Stacy Valluzzo for an insider look into the Stand Out Leader Incubator. She is sharing her experience from being in the Incubator the last couple of months. Stacy is an experienced people leader who isn't just sharing her insights on the program but also her advice for being an effective leader. Me...

Today we are digging into the difference between being a leader and thinking like a leader. I believe you can be a leader regardless of title so note that this episode is relevant to you. The way that we think about ourselves and our leadership abilities impacts how effective we are at work. Whether it be how well you influence others, how well you manage your time, or if you’re able to speak up a...

Throughout your career, you will meet people that will make a lasting impression. For me, Jim Massey is one of those people. On today’s episode of the podcast, I’m having a meaningful conversation with Jim about his book, "Trust in Action: The Leader’s Guide to Act. Right. Now." But make no mistake. This episode isn’t just for people leaders. It’s for every person. We are digging into be...