Career Contessa

Navigating pregnancy while working can be a push and pull between a desire for privacy and the need for support. That’s why I invited Carry Strong author Stephanie Kramer to the show. Stephanie flips the script to transform your pregnancy years at work into an opportunity to embrace with confidence. We’ll discuss: Essential principles to embrace during each pregnancy phase How to communicate to yo...

Boston Globe journalist Shirley Leung is here to help us beat burnout and explore how the pandemic has changed our relationship with stress. You’ll learn: What’s causing our stress paradox  The relationship between stress and work Practical tips to beat burnout from a variety of experts Why the future of work isn’t a one-size-fits-all schedule Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit....

Management is hard. And managing across generations can feel even more challenging. Still, despite what the internet memes will teach you, millennials and Gen Zers can be a match made in workplace collaboration heaven—if you know how to do it. Career Contessa coach Dr. Ciera Graham will teach us: Who is Gen Z and their impact on the workplace A 5-step guide for managing Gen Z Tips for millennial m...

On today’s solo episode, Lauren’s sharing some personal news about her next career chapter, what it means for Carer Contessa, and an exciting change for the podcast! Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Guest Resources: Lauren McGoodwin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Career Contessa Resources: Bo...

Only 23% of Americans report being satisfied with their careers, according to a recent Gallup survey. That leaves many people unhappy and in pursuit of something more meaningful. Andy Levine, host of Second Act Stories, studies people who start their careers over. He’ll teach you: The art of the second act The difference between planners and leapers in a second act Why money is not a substitute fo...

When it comes to building relationships at work, do you know which ones yield the highest ROI? Today we’re joined by April Little, an executive career coach, who will teach us:  3 strategic relationships you need for career growth A quarterly habit to implement for long-term career advancement Actionable advice on building mutually beneficial relationships at work Show Notes Weekly Newsletter...

Stanford professor, author, and podcast host Matt Abrahams is back on the show to share simple tips that will help you think faster and talk smarter. You’ll learn: How to manage speaking anxiety symptoms Simple ways to structure your communication for the audience How to reframe the way you approach a negotiation 3 communications skills to master for success Tips for understanding your own communi...

LinkedIn expert Jeremy Schifeling is back on the show to share 5 ways to create a better LinkedIn profile in 2024. We’ll discuss: Which LinkedIn profile sections matter the mos—and how to optimize them How to fill out a profile when you’re in a career transition Tips for using AI to enhance your profile Tools that allow you to network with anyone Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up:  http://...

We all want to be happy, but happiness always seems to be out of reach — until now. Well-being expert and social media sensation Stephanie Harrison of The New Happy is here to share: The counterintuitive secrets to happiness A practical guide to help us all learn how to live a happy life Why we should focus on values vs. habits Breaking away from your self-worth being tied to achievements Show Not...

Dive into the world of personal development with Thais Gibson, the founder of The Personal Development School and an expert on attachment theory. Your attachment style plays an essential role in your life and career. Thais will teach us: What your “attachment style” means and the 4 types  How to figure out your attachment style How to make your attachment style “secure” The difference between...

Budget isn’t a dirty word and it doesn’t mean you have no life. Budgeting can be empowering if you learn how to do it and stick with it. Learn five things to stop doing with your money with Break Your Budget creator Michela Alloca. You’ll learn: The importance of a high-yield savings account How to determine your monthly budget 5 things to stop doing with your money today The best apps and tools t...

Your Reputation is more than just a great Taylor Swift album. It’s how you’re known at work. Author and brand expert Dorie Clark is here to teach us how to manage our reputations at work for personal branding success, including: How to determine your reputation Ways you can change your reputation Strategies for developing your personal brand 3 things you need to develop your expertise Show Notes W...

Learn how to manifest your next career opportunity with lifestyle entrepreneur Camille Styles. You’ll learn: How manifestation works Prompts for starting your vision board Strategies for setting intentions and a daily check-in ritual What to do when you feel like you’re not making progress Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up:  http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa:  http://bit.ly...

It’s not the most qualified person who gets the job, but the best storyteller! Learn how to become a more effective storyteller for job search success with executive speaker coach, Laura Fravel. You’ll learn: Why storytelling works better than other communication types Tips for becoming a more effective storyteller How to focus on your future, not your past The importance of the stories you tell y...

Learn how to improve your communication skills and build your professional presence with LinkedIn Top Voice, Lorraine Lee. Lorraine is an in-demand speaker and coach. You’ll learn: The difference between good presenters and not-so-good presenters How to follow the TEA method for giving effective presentations Examples of how to build your professional presence at work Show Notes Weekly Newsletter...

5 Free Career Tools That Help You Find a Job Faster Episode Description: It’s no secret that we are in one of the most competitive job markets right now. So today, we’re diving into a topic that may be on a lot of our minds: how to find a job quickly. Plus, we’re hearing from 3 career contessa listeners and giving them custom career advice. Listen in to learn: How to utilize Loom to illustrat...

Even with social media, text, and DMs, email is still the best way to communicate and contact people who can help your career. Now we just need to make sure those emails are crafted in a way to catch the attention of busy readers! Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer, will tell you a masterclass on: What bad email communication looks like How to assess your own email writing skil...

Communication is a critical skill for success—and the truth is — the more confident you are at communicating your ideas, successes, and needs, the more you will be seen as a leader and as leadership material. Danielle Robay, a journalist and Pretty Smart podcast host will teach you: 3 things confident communicators never do Effective strategies for better career storytelling How to practice asking...

Find your Dharma—your inner calling—and learn to integrate ambition, work, and wellbeing to create a balanced, joyous life with the bestselling author, and visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, Suneel Gupta, We discuss What Dharma means—and how to find it How the “Arrival Fallacy” impacts your fulfillment The 55/5 technique for resetting your energy Why you achieve more with 85% effort Show...

Learn a 5-step process for launching and building a successful personal brand from Anna Bertoldini, a brand marketer at NielsenIQ by day and a personal branding expert outside her 9-5. Anna will teach you: How to determine your personal branding goal How to leverage your unique selling point in branding Effective communication tips include voice and tone The one thing all personal brands must have...

The truth is, not everyone will enjoy managing people. But luckily, you don't have to become a manager to grow in your career. Leadership expert and author of Happy@Work Robyn L Garrett is here to share: How to know if management is right for you Ways to advance your career that aren’t management What makes a good manager How new managers can be successful in their first 90 days Show Notes Weekly...

No matter how talented or skilled you are, nothing and nobody just comes to you. Working hard doesn’t always directly equal success. In this episode we’re going over 4 reasons why your college is more successful than you (even though they're not more skilled than you). You’ll learn:  How to increase your networking and visibility at work How to overcome fears of success in the workplace How t...

More than 70% of jobs filled are never posted online and that’s because employers are using the hidden job market—and you can, too! Career Coach AJ Mizes will teach you: What the hidden job market is How to tap into the job market The sidebar method and why 90% of his clients use it to win more job offers The value of your LinkedIn headline Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up:  http://...

Something we could all use more of in 2024 is money! Tori Dunlap, host and author of The Financial Feminist and founder of Her First $100k is sharing actionable tips on: The mindset you need to start your financial wellness journey 3 ways to live richer including being savvy with your credit card How and why Tori is entering her “soft” era How to make money with your money Show Notes: Weekly Newsl...

Commenting on LinkedIn is a lesser-known but incredibly powerful strategy when it comes to networking and job searching. In this solo-episode, you’ll learn how to harness the power of LinkedIn comments to win more job offers. You’ll learn: The benefits of commenting on LinkedIn How to find influencers and thought leaders within your industry How to craft a value-driven comment How to build a daily...