Your Worthy Career

There is a quick and simple tool you can utilize right now that is proven to change your thoughts and emotions in an instant. Imagine having the power to disrupt your brain when you’re angry with your boss or to wash the stress of work away before you walk into the door at home. In this week’s episode, I’m digging into a tool you have access to but likely aren’t using enough or to its full potenti...

Today we have a very tangible quick reference episode for you. Think you're heading to a networking event and you're not feeling prepared, your mind is going blank and you maybe need to pull up something really quick to strike up a conversation - this episode (and the transcript!) has your back. Before we dig into these 20 questions, I do want to mention that I have an episode where I wa...

At least once in your career you're likely to go through a reorganization or downsizing that results in lay offs.   What we don't talk about enough is how lay offs impact those that aren't impacted directly. Survivor's guilt is a real thing that we experience that can impact morale, our motivation, and engagement. It brings up feelings that are conflicting like gratitude and gu...

It is a win-win situation if you ask questions during your one-on-one meetings. Employees want to have meaningful conversations and ask tough questions about their development or next promotion and their managers do too. Listen in as I share with you three questions that you can bring to your next one-on-one. Regardless of your level in your job, whether you're a manager or an individual cont...

As a high achiever, you have been taught the winning strategy which is that you must work hard for success. However, this will make you have exceptionally high standards for yourself and you may become a people pleaser. This strategy has its merits since it allows you to live a very decent life. But at what cost? For instance, women in the pharma/biotech world achieve success and have good jobs wi...

Tune in to this week's episode to discover strategies you can use to get promoted and take your career to the next level. I'm breaking down what to do before you decide to go for the promotion and then once you do, how to make it happen. What you’ll learn: The 2 things you need to do before asking for a promotion 9 tips to get promoted The secret sauce to make your promotion an easy yes...

In today’s episode, we are diving into the Standout Leader Incubator. This coaching program is specifically for people managers and women like you in the pharma biotech industry. We prefer to call this a leadership development revolution since it is much more than a coaching program. Why is this a revolution? First, we are changing the landscape for women in the industry. This program is going to...

What are you planning this year? Do you know what you want to create for yourself? Have you started implementing the things that you said you were going to do?  It is getting farther into the new year, and maybe some people are starting to lose motivation for the things they set out to do, either in their careers or their personal lives. But what about if you consider yourself someone who has anal...

Why is it important to be an effective influencer? Because it is your job to know what you want and to communicate it in a way that inspires others to act. This is self-serving but is so important in your career and personal life. Today we're going to talk about a nuance of communication skills, and that is the ability to influence.  This is a skill you can learn at all levels. You'll al...

Do you consider yourself to be a leader? Does your team trust you as a consistent and reliable leader? You might be surprised that some people with leadership titles don't even consider themselves leaders. They think of the executives or senior leadership team as the true leaders in their organization. This is a great disservice to you if you think you are not a leader or need to be at a high...

Do you ever wonder what recruiters think when they’re looking at your resume? Are you unsure how to talk about your career break? Is the hidden job market real, and how can you break into it? All these questions will be answered in my interview with Jeff Caskey, Recruiting Manager for Workforce Genetics. He is here to peel back the curtain on talent acquisition in the life sciences industry. What...

84% of workers say poorly trained people managers create a lot of unnecessary work and stress and 50% of employees quit their boss NOT their job. (SHRM, Gallup) In today’s episode of Your Worthy Career, we're going to talk about managing a team. I'm going to talk about some of the issues that exist with industry management training, and I’ll share five specific things that you need to ma...

You might have noticed some changes. In the last episode of 2022, I talked about finding ourselves and a pivot I was going to make in my business, and I'm going to share more about that pivot in today's episode. You're also going to hear from one of my clients because I think her experience is going to be really eye-opening for you, and it's very relevant to why I'm making...

Welcome to Your Worthy Career. This is a podcast for women who desire to have a career they love on their terms. Not just the woman who wants to be promoted to figure out their best career move or be more effective as a leader,  but who wants to feel good,  eliminate the inner critics who you can not only be in a career worthy of you and your gifts, but also build the self-confidence to shatter yo...

Join Melissa this week for a candid and vulnerable conversation about what it can feel like when there is just a small thing that feels out of alignment and how to find that missing piece so you can feel like yourself again. Here's what you'll learn: A peak behind the curtain of what has been happening in Melissa's coaching business How to find yourself when you don’t know what’s mi...

This week on the podcast Melissa is sharing how you can approach your job search so it is one that is empowering and even something you enjoy. Looking for a new job can be overwhelming and draining. Instead, make this one shift and it will become something you may even find fun. What you'll learn: A new approach to the job search process Why the job search process is overwhelming for your bra...

It's that time of year again - time for performance reviews. Performance reviews aren't just a check-the-box activity - you can actually leverage them to get your next promotion, higher visibility projects, and growth opportunity. This week Melissa is giving you a specific strategy to use to get your management to take action on what you want to achieve next in your career. What you&apos...

If you struggle with analysis paralysis and overthinking, this episode is for you. Melissa is teaching a brand new workshop and you're invited so you can become a confident decision maker once and for all. What you'll learn: Why decision making is the key to achieving your career goals The reason you struggle with making decisions What you'll learn and the skill you will build in th...

What are you meant to do? Is there a such thing as your dream job or a perfect job? Today I'm sharing with you how to know what you're meant to do in your career.    You'll also know what to avoid when answering this question. What you'll learn: How to answer the question “What am I meant to do?” The trap to avoid when deciding what will make you happy What the Mario game can t...

You have good days and bad days at work and it makes it confusing to decide if you should stick it out or move on to something better. If you feel bored or that you want to make a bigger difference or work on more challenging projects or problems - this episode is for you. Today we are diving into the signs that in order to get the growth and learning you want, you are going to need to leave your...

Executive Presence. Do you have it? Do you need it? How do you get it? I am digging into what executive presence is and my method for developing it and sustaining it as you grow your career. What you'll Learn: 4 Questions that will reveal your leadership positioning The method to develop your executive presence How to be confident and effective in any room and at any table Mentioned in this E...

Coaching is becoming more accessible. It isn't just for Senior Leaders anymore but what is the difference between Coaching and Mentoring? Both are valuable to your career but they have distinct differences. Tune in to this week's episode to learn what those differences are and how to use them to reach your career goals. You'll learn: The difference between Coaching and Mentoring Exa...

Do you wonder if you're underpaid? This is a hot topic for some of my clients. In today's episode I am breaking down the tell-tale signs you are underpaid and providing you with resources to know your exact number and how to get that increase. What you'll learn: The tell-tale signs you're underpaid How to know the pay band for your role What the law says about your right to sal...

In this episode, I'm sharing 8 lessons I learned in my Corporate Career in the Pharma/Biotech industry. These are lessons that when you apply them to your career, you will expedite your own growth and achieve your goals faster. I am all about application so I'm also providing you with 2 simple questions that will help you apply these lessons to your own career. What you'll learn: 8...

Feeling stuck at work means you're not sure what step to take. Whether it's knowing your next best move in your career, knowing how to handle a difficult situation at work, or you know what you want but you think you've tried everything and you're just not getting ahead.  In today's episode I'm breaking down for you WHY you feel this way so you can solve for it. I&apo...