Your Worthy Career

On this episode of the podcast Melissa is sharing a powerful tool that will help you discover the blind spots that could be holding you back in your career. By the end of this episode you will know what you can do today to know what your coworkers think of you that you don't know and how to get a competitive advantage over all of your high performing colleagues. What you’ll learn: A simple an...

Join me as I talk to Tugba Delaire with Johnson and Johnson about her journey to finding joy in her career.  Tugba hired me as her coach earlier this year and since has been promoted and moved into a new role as a people manager....but this isn't what she says is her biggest change or transformation. If you've ever thought you'd like to have more joy in your career, you're behi...

Delegation is an important skill for every level. This topic is in 2 parts. The 1st part was released earlier in the month and focuses on delegation to peers or in a matrix environment. Today's episode is for people managers, leaders, or aspiring managers to learn how to delegate to your team. We are also talking about how to move from doer to delegator as a manager. You'll learn How to...

It is the 100th episode of Navigating Your Career!  In celebration I am sharing my journey to getting this podcast off the ground. If you've ever wanted to do something big and felt scared, hesitant, nervous, doubtful - guess what? So did I. You'll hear what it was like for me as well as a big surprise. Today is also about gifts! Get ready to go shopping for free tools and resources that...

Delegation is an important skill for every level. Whether you're delegating to your team or delegating to peers or on a project or product based team. With staff shortages and tight deadlines, you might be tempted to just roll up your sleeves and take on the work but in this episode, you're going to learn how to delegate effectively so you can maintain a healthy workload and elevate your...

This episode is a mini workshop in how to handle difficult conversations. Whether it's a colleague, boss or personal relationship - you'll learn the framework you can use today to not only master a difficult conversation but repair a relationship that has gone south. Get the worksheet to apply the framework in the links below. What you'll learn: My 4 steps that are proven to help yo...

If you have ever wanted to be promoted and find yourself stuck, not making progress, and seeing your colleagues pass you by, this episode is for you. With various promotion policies in place, it can be competitive and difficult to advance. The days of automatic promotions every 2 years with consistent performance are long gone. In this episode you will learn: 4 mistakes people make when trying to...

You know that voice that tells you not to do what you want? That you're not good enough? That maybe you should change something about yourself. That the career you want is out of your league? Even the highest of achievers struggle with having that inner critic that makes makes them doubt themselves. Listen in as I share the purpose of your inner critic, how your inner critic is stopping you f...

Career Path Navigator is open for enrollment until July 25th. Tune in for a glimpse of what it's like inside the program. If you are wondering what else is out there for you or what your next best career move is - give this a listen. What you'll learn: Who Career Path Navigator is for Why I created CPN What it's like inside CPN How to join Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about...

If you listened to last week's episode on signs you need a career change and realized you do or maybe you're between a couple choices right now and aren't sure what to do - this episode is for you. I'm breaking down how to make a pivot in your career (Friends anyone?! ;) The steps I share apply to you regardless of the level you're at. What you'll learn: How to know i...

If you're wondering if it is time for a career change, this episode is for you. I am sharing 13 reasons that indicate it's time for a change.  If you resonate with 2 or more, it's time to figure out your next step. I'm sharing why these reasons are important, what they tell you, and what your next step should be. I'm taking all of the guess work out. What you'll learn...

If you are an existing people manage or about to become one, this episode is for you. You will learn: Lessons learned and common pitfalls when it comes to effective people management. 3 specific ways you can be an awesome boss right now, even without management training. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 8 - Entry Level to Senior Leader: www.melissamlawrence.com/8 Episode 42 - The Perfect 1-1 Fra...

When you have one foot out the door of your current job because you don't like it, you are interviewing, or you just know it isn't your future, it can be difficult to stay engaged. In this episode, I'm breaking down 10 ways you can enjoy your job, even when you don't like it. What you'll learn: 10 ways to enjoy your job when you don't like it How to maintain engagemen...

In this episode, we are talking about what happens when you give up on your goals versus what happens when you believe what you want is possible. There are hidden ways your brain can work for you and against you.  You're going to learn how one tweak can take your career to the next level and help you achieve your impossible goals. What you'll learn: How to avoid sabotaging your progress...

When you're feeling stuck in your career, or maybe you've just been in the same role for over a year, you may think getting promoted is the next logical step. However, in some cases, promotion isn't the answer. It won't solve the root cause of the problem. What You'll Learn: Why getting promoted won't solve your career problems How to succeed and achieve your goals in...

Coaching is an important skills for all people managers. But conventional training programs can be complicated and if you're not a coach, the conversation can feel unnatural. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple process you can use in your next 1-1 that is going to increase engagement and make your job easier. No fancy theories or models, just tangible steps and specific questions to as...

Personal brand? Elevator Pitch? Executive Presence? You might wonder how and if to incorporate these things to get to your next level in your career.  Today we are talking about personal branding, how to know what your personal brand is, and some simple ways you can establish your brand without losing who you are. What you'll learn: How personal brand fits into your career A useful exercise y...

Whether your new role is in your same company or you're moving to a new one, you won't want to miss this episode. I'm sharing exactly what to do for your first 90 days in a new role. Not starting a new role? You can use this strategy in your current role and it is sure to make you even more effective where you are.  What you'll learn: What to consider when starting a new role T...

We have all had a difficult coworker in our career.  Tune in to learn the simple steps you can take to handle any challenging colleague, diffuse the situation, and get the winning outcome you want. You will learn: How to always know how to handle any challenging stakeholder How to feel empowered during conflict 3 Steps to deal with any difficult coworker Mentioned in this episode: Episode - Master...

Imposter Syndrome impacts more than 70% of professionals and there is a simple way to overcome it. In this week's episode of Navigating Your Career, I am digging into the trends I'm seeing that are holding women back and how to overcome it. You will learn: How to know if imposter syndrome is holding you back in your career My controversial perspective on imposter syndrome How to cure imp...

On this episode of the podcast, Melissa welcomes back Ellen Lawrence, her wife, and Senior Director of Analytical Development for Emergent BioSolutions. In the last year and a half since Ellen was on the podcast, she has been promoted to Senior Director, led her team through the pandemic and has started reporting to a new boss in another country.  She has also had some personal obstacles to overco...

On this week's episode I am sharing the tell-tale signs that you are not fulfilled in your current role and the cycle you put yourself in that keeps you stuck and unhappy. You're also going to learn the outcome from not figuring out what you want and the steps to take to reach career fulfillment. There is also something I wish I had known years ago that would have saved me so much time a...

This week we are going to talk about career pain tolerance and settling for career mediocrity. How you feel about your career and respond to the stress of it correlates to your success and what you ultimately end up achieving in your career or your life.  There are specific ways that people deal or cope with workplace stress or unhappiness. Knowing how you react and how you can overcome the stress...

In this episode, I am breaking down a recent employee survey on career confidence and how it impacts overall career performance, happiness, and your ability to get to the next level in your career. You'll also hear case studies of how employees in pharma/biotech used career confidence to accelerate their career. What you'll learn: The impact of confidence on career performance 3 importan...

All of my clients who want a change in their career fall into 3 different categories. When you want a change in your career, feel stuck, and like there aren't any good options - what do you do? You don't want to leave and regret it. You don't want to stay because you're unhappy. You've worked hard to get where you are. Join me in this episode to learn: The 3 categories of...