Your Worthy Career

You work hard and deserve the promotion. This time of year is all about performance reviews, those dreaded ratings, and hopefully being recognized for all you do. But the title isn't going to advance your career and give you the results you're looking for. In this episode I'm breaking down why the promotion won't matter, how to think about your performance rating, and how you c...

Join Melissa as she guides you through a 5 minute stress relief meditation. The holidays can bring up a lot of emotions, add in end of year work deadlines and stress of creating a holiday celebration in 2020 and it can be overwhelming. Meditation is proven to decrease stress, promote wellbeing, and has physical health benefits too. This 5 minute stress relief meditation focuses on gratitude and ca...

In this week's podcast Melissa is talking about imposter syndrome and belonging. Almost 70% of women struggle with imposter syndrome at least once in their career. *When you attend a meeting with leadership, do you think your voice is equally valuable? *Where do you sit in town halls or leadership meetings (pre-COVID of course) *Do you see yourself as a leader, regardless of title? *Do you th...

This week's podcast episode is so good and I can't wait to share it with you. I'm talking about the 1 leadership behavior you need to be successful. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people manager, this episode is for you. I share what I learned by the 30 years of research on employee engagement, leadership, and change and the 6 step model I created to help leaders...

You can't force yourself to believe something you don't believe, so how can you overcome negative thinking so you can achieve your goals? Hint: It isn't through mantras and affirmations. In this episode, Melissa is breaking down what success thinking is, how you can actually believe the things that will help you achieve your goals.  You will also learn what to do when your brain wor...

In this episode, Melissa talks to Ellen Lawrence who is the Director of Analytical Services for Emergent BioSolutions.  Ellen has a unique career journey from an entry level tech/scientist to building a career with Emergent, rising the ranks to senior leadership over the past 10 years. Listen in as she shares insight on how she got to where she is, how she views development, advice for women who w...

Listen in as Melissa shares the purpose of your inner critic, how your inner critic is stopping you from getting the job, having the relationships, and living the life you want. Learn how to silence your inner critic. How to disrupt the cycle that makes you stagnant in your growth How to know if you're inner critic is self-sabotaging your goals How to make changes right away to make your inne...

In this episode, learn how to tap into your belief of what is possible for your life so you can use this belief to turn your dreams into plans.   Melissa shares what you need to create belief and announces her new program - Create a Life You Love where you get free access to a 3-day training that will change your life. Learn about the program, how it has helped so many people already, and how you...

Have you had a painful past experience as a child or adult and it is stopping you from reaching your goal? Are you struggling with negative thoughts about yourself and capabilities because of fear of being hurt, a need to protect yourself? I am digging deep and speaking to personal experience with how to overcome your past so you can achieve your goals. It's possible. If you want help one-on-...

Join Melissa as we break down a common and stressful topic - when you know more than your boss. In this episode learn three ways to approach this sensitive issue, while strengthening your relationship, not hurting it. Apply for 1-1 Coaching with Melissa at https://melissamlawrencecoaching.as.me/consult Get the Book: Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma...

Listen is as I share 3 lessons from the life and legacy of the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg and how you can apply them to your life. Learn more about Melissa at www.melissamlawrence.com Get the Book: Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma and Biotech here. Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here. Love the podcast?  Share your feedback by leav...

Welcome to the Career Women Becoming Fearless Podcast! On this first episode, we are getting into one of the most common and dream debilitating issues so many women face - Mom Guilt.  Tune in to learn the signs you may be struggling with guilt, the antidote, and how to move forward. Melissa is on a mission to advance women in the workplace, to overcome their mind drama that is holding them back, a...

Welcome to the Career Women Becoming Fearless Podcast! On this first episode, Melissa shares her story of how she went from Corporate America Talent & Development leader to Career Coach.  In this value packed session, she is also sharing the 8 reasons you feel stuck in your career and how to overcome it so you can achieve your career and life goals. Melissa is on a mission to advance women in...