Career Contessa

Today we’re sharing the best pieces of career advice we’d give someone as we head into 2023. Believe it or not, the next year is almost upon us and 2022 is leaving us in a very different market from just a year ago. We’ve got 4 key pieces of advice to help you confidently navigate what’s next.  Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Essenti...

Today’s episode is all about quiet work. No, not the quiet work you were forced to do in elementary school. We’re talking about the new trendy phrases you’re hearing everywhere like quiet quitting, quiet firing, and now, quiet winning. We’re talking about why quiet work is making headlines, what we like and dislike about each term, and the impacts quiet work has on your career, emotions, and even...

Talk of layoffs are taking over news headlines and it can feel scary and even embarrassing to lose your job suddenly. Kea Meyers Duggan is back on the podcast to share her layoff story (she lived through 2 of them), the 3 things you can do after to navigate the uncertainty, and what we think is the secret to having real job security. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career C...

Today we are tackling the Chief of Staff role. Turns out a Chief of Staff role can be so many things and span across many different industries and companies. We interviewed two experts, Clara Ma and Ellana Walker, about how to become a CoS. We talked about the necessary skills, the pros and cons of the job, salary, and so much more. So if you’re interested in becoming a chief of staff or are just...

A promotion is an exciting thing. You assume more responsibilities, step up to the next rung in your career, feel a heightened sense of achievement, and make more $$$. But actually getting promoted takes more than a job well done. Even if you are a high performer who takes initiative and surpasses your goals, you often still have to convince your manager that you deserve to level up.  Over the cou...

If you’ve ever felt burned out and then tried to “fix” it by upping your self-care routine, this episode is for you. You probably noticed that in between all your self-care efforts, the burnout from work wasn’t exactly going away. Today we’re joined by Dr. Justin Henderson a psychologist and educator who shares exactly why self-care isn’t the solution for a burned out workforce.  In fact, three de...

While some of us might be back in the gym working on our physical fitness, today we’re discussing another fitness type that’s equally important—your mental fitness. Career Contessa coach and repeat podcast guest, Jackie Ross, is here to teach us the ins and outs of mental fitness including the 3 mental muscles you need for success.   Episode Perks: Sabio: Want to learn how to code? Go to sabio.la/...

On this episode, we are joined by Caileen Holden, Career Contessa’s Director of Content, to talk about something that’s near and dear to our hearts: money. More specifically, we’re talking about how to negotiate benefits that can actually amount to more value than the baseline dollar amount of your salary. We’re also talking about the launch of our partner brand, The Salary Project!   Weekly Newsl...

Today we are entering the ever-evolving field of marketing, more specifically, how to become a marketing manager. Marketing is beneficial to arguably every type of company, service, or product so seeking a marketing manager role could be pretty lucrative. We interviewed two expert marketers about how to become a marketing manager, what to expect in a marketing job interview, what a marketing manag...

Today’s solo episode is focused on tailoring your experience to a specific job and company. You’ve probably heard the popular advice to always tailor your resume and job application materials to the specific job and company you’re applying to, but what exactly does that mean?! And why does it matter? As a former recruiter and now the CEO of Career Contessa, Lauren has spent countless hours reviewi...

If you google, “what is a narcissist?” there are 128,000,000 results. It’s a hot topic, but sometimes the term is bantered about loosely without people really understanding the meaning. Narcissists are self-centered, egotistical, manipulative people who crave control. And at some point in your life, you may have encountered a narcissist at work without even realizing. Knowing the signs to watch ou...

Being told no in your career is no fun. Maybe your initial response is to hide under your desk and never ask for more again, but today’s episode will inspire you to re-strategize. Negotiation professor and author of Ask for More , Alex Carter, is here to share the exact questions to ask in your next negotiation to get what you want including how to turn a no into a yes, 3 best practices to follow,...

Today we’re discussing a topic no one wants to ever experience: grief. Whether you’ve lost a loved one or had your own expectations changed due to extreme circumstances like ending a marriage, caring for a child with special needs, or even losing the career you spent years building, grief unfortunately is a part of life. Author of Grief is Love , Marisa Renee Lee, is here to debunk the 5 stages of...

People are drawn to and influenced by leaders who communicate authentically, connect easily with people, and have an immediate impact. So how do you become one of them? How can you fill the missing gap between your qualifications and real success? The answer is through executive presence. We’re joined by executive coach, author, and host of the Harvard Business Review podcast, “ Coaching Real Lead...

In theory, we understand that channeling your inner superhero will help you get ahead both professionally and personally. However, in practice, confidence can sometimes elude the strongest of us. There’s a lot of advice about “not being afraid to ask for what you want” but how do you actually do that? How does one build the confidence to ask for what you want especially among uncertainty when you...

Today we’re bringing you another installation in our “How to Become…” series. You’ve probably seen the rise of job titles like “Data Analyst” or “Data Scientist” but do you know what the job actually entails? We interviewed two data industry experts about how to become a data analyst, the most critical skills to thrive in this role, how much a career in data could earn you, and so much more.   Wee...

Today we’re talking about money again and this time we’re discussing how you can protect your money—and the thing that makes money (ahem) your career. We’re joined by certified financial planner and author of Work Your Money, Not Your Life , Roger Ma, to discuss how to respond to what’s happening in the market and 4 things you can do to protect your money right now. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http...

Today’s solo episode is focused on something that is all too common at work: incompetent bosses. But how do we get bosses that seem to always be in the dark or lack the skills to actually lead? The answer is of course more complicated but I’m going to break it all down and share how the peter principle might be showing up in your workplace and what you can do about it. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: h...

If you feel like everywhere you turn you’re met with talk about a recession and inflation, you’re not alone. But we want to know what we should be proactively doing to prepare for a recession. That’s why we invited Galia Gichon and Susan Yeagley of The Fiscal Firecrackers brand and podcast to the show. They are equal parts financial education and humor as we tackle this important topic today.   We...

Today we’re talking about one of the most important work skills: influence. Learn how to get what you want without compromising who you are, from the professor behind Yale School of Management's most popular class, Dr. Zoe Chance.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Zoe Chance Website: https://www.zoechance.com Influence Is Your Superp...

What’s the secret to harnessing the power of LinkedIn? An optimized LinkedIn profile. We’re joined by LinkedIn expert Jeremy Schifeling to share insider tips on exactly how to optimize your profile, why it matters so much, and the hacks we know will get you noticed.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Jeremy Profile: https://bit.ly/3NP...

The pandemic caused many people to re-evaluate where they live, their life goals and their careers. For those who did choose to remain in their existing jobs, it’s become a matter of how to do so as happily and healthily as possible. Whether you work from home or go to an office daily; you are typically working for someone else. Your services, talents, skills and knowledge are being exchanged for...

Today we’re going to get into the power of visualization. We’re pretty practical people, so it’s easy to question the effectiveness of things like manifestation and visualization work. However, after this episode, we’re no longer skeptics. We’re joined by Christine DiDonato, the founder of Career Revolution and author of Get There Faster to discuss what a career vision is and how you can start the...

If you’ve ever felt anxious about negotiating a new job’s compensation package, you’re not alone. The thrill of a new job comes with lots of excitement—you’re picturing your new role, new team, and probably relieved about the fresh start and getting to walk away from your current gig. But there’s usually one last important step before accepting and that’s negotiating your job offer. Today we are j...

If you’re a new grad and feel anxious and nervous about your job search, you’re in luck. Today we have Dr. Ciera Graham, a Career Contessa Coach and a woman with over 10 years of experience in helping new or recent college grads discover their passions, leverage their strengths, and increase their marketability on the job market. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up:  http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Cont...