Career Gems For The Journey

Welcome back to Career Gems for the Journey Podcast.  In today's episode, join  ⁠Leah C. Murphy⁠⁠  CEO of  ⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey⁠⁠  as she introduces another co-author of ‘Triumphs in the Trenches: Navigating Success for Black Professionals’ Dr. Natoshia Anderson , CEO of Nerdy Brain LLC , who shares her journey from mechanical engineer to educational influencer, advocating for diversi...

Let's meet our Anthology Authors! Join Leah C. Murphy⁠ CEO of ⁠Career Gems for the Journey⁠ as she introduces the first of many anthology coauthors, James Bumpas , CEO of Bumpas Technical Services, LLC . discussing the Anthology 'Triumph in the Trenches: Navigating Success for Black Professionals.' This episode goes into what the anthology means to the community and how it is going to...

⁠ In part 2 of our series Leah C. Murphy, CEO of Career Gems for the Journey discusses 2 more “work friends” that you should be building professional relationships with in your organization, spotlighting on the often-overlooked yet crucial fields of Legal and Finance. She discusses the significance of having allies in Legal, highlighting their unique position in offering insights into organization...

In this series of Go Make Some “Work Friends” Leah C. Murphy, CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , discusses the importance of building professional relationships within your organization. She emphasizes the need to step out of one's silo and connect with colleagues across different functions, particularly highlighting the pivotal role of executive assistants. These individuals, often the unsu...

It’s 2024 and we are back with brand-new content, viral topics, and fabulous guests!   ⁠Leah C. Murphy⁠  CEO of  ⁠Career Gems for the Journey⁠   reflects on the last episode and goes into more detail on separating one's identity from their job.  💎 She emphasizes that job titles, company affiliations, and compensation are temporary aspects of our careers.  💎 Thasunda Brown Duckett's quote...

It’s 2024 and we are back with brand-new content, viral topics, and fabulous guests! Leah C. Murphy CEO of Career Gems for the Journey ushers in 2024 with an invigorating episode and joining her is the accomplished Nicole D. Vick , a 20-year public health expert and co-anthologist for the much-anticipated project….. "Triumph in the Trenches: An Anthology of Black Professionals in the Workplac...

SURPRISE! Thought we were done after part 4?  Think again! Join us for some exclusive Q&A hot takes from a corporate insider before we take a break for the holiday season!  ⁠Leah C. Murphy⁠ , CEO of  ⁠Career Gems for the Journey⁠ returns to unravel the complexities of performance reviews. In this episode, she breaks down the top questions:  💎 how to tackle manager disagreements during reviews...

Hello beautiful people! We are back with part 4 of our series 'Performance Reviews: Closing The Year Strong or Scrap It and Plan for Next Year?' Whether you are knee-deep in reviews or prepping for them,  ⁠Leah C. Murphy⁠ , CEO of  ⁠Career Gems for the Journey⁠  closes out the Performance Review series with a bang! She is dropping gems 💎💎 and shares key insights: while exceptional perfor...

Welcome back to part 3 of 'Performance Reviews: Closing The Year Strong or Scrap It and Plan for Next Year?' But hold on—ever wondered about the mysterious origins of performance reviews? Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey gives us insights into the backstory behind these evaluations. From their birth during post-war industrial shifts to their refinement by a legendary Ame...

In the second part of the 'Performance Reviews: Closing The Year Strong or Scrap It and Plan for Next Year?' series, Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , goes deeper into navigating performance reviews for career advancement.  Reflecting on the prior discussion's insights, Leah emphasizes the impactful nature of performance reviews, either as motivational catalysts or...

We're back with a bang!  Our host  ⁠Leah C. Murphy⁠ , CEO of  ⁠Career Gems for the Journey⁠ , shares an incredible journey to the AC3 conference in Mombasa, Kenya, an experience that profoundly impacted her perspective. Amidst the excitement, she unveiled Career Gems for the Journey's upcoming global plans, hinting at an enriching adventure on the horizon. This episode marks the beginning...

In the final installment of the "Redefine Success And Add The Audacity" series, we tackle a juicy question: what should your environment feel like for audacity to bloom? Leah C. Murphy , CEO of  Career Gems for the Journey , takes a unique angle targeting the power an organization has on your self-perception in the workplace — emphasizing the significant role managers play in boosting yo...

Welcome to part 1 of our series, "Redefine Success And Add The Audacity," where  Leah C. Murphy , CEO of  Career Gems for the Journey , drops invaluable gems about why audacity is necessary in the corporate world. She breaks down WHY it is important to tell your own story in an impactful way and reframes bragging by challenging the associated negative connotation — encouraging you to pra...

Welcome to the "Redefine Success And Add The Audacity" series! Today,  Leah C. Murphy , CEO of  Career Gems for the Journey , shares a sneak peek at the eye-opening discussion about the audacity of making intentional asks in your career. We dive straight into insightful gems, including:  💎 the difference between audacity and entitlement 💎 how you can leverage audacity for self-advocacy...

In the last part of our mini-series, “Layoff Stigma Is Hurting Great Talent,”  Leah C. Murphy , CEO of  Career Gems for the Journey , continues the conversation of deconstructing stigma, normalizing employment gaps, and career transitions. This episode primarily focuses on what to do after having experienced some form of separation.  We address the importance of not selling yourself short when ret...

Welcome to the “Layoff Stigma Is Hurting Great Talent" two-part series with  Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , who opens up about her personal experience with being laid off. We dive into the layoff history and the significant shifts in the job market on employment status, wrapped in supported data. Additionally, we DECONSTRUCT the layoff stigma and acknowledge that your c...

In today's transformative episode, we are getting up close and personal with our special guest,  Kwame Christian , CEO of American Negotiation Institute, who takes us on a vulnerable journey of a recovering people-pleaser and the significant role negotiation played in it, hosted by  Leah C. Murphy , CEO of  Career Gems for the Journey .  We have a heartfelt discussion around navigating difficu...

We are honored to have  Laura E. Knights , CEO of  Knights Consulting , Founder of  Black Woman Leading® , joining us in today's episode of women leaders in their respective industries, hosted by  Leah C. Murphy , CEO of  Career Gems for the Journey .  We dive into the mission and purpose of Laura's organization and her initiative Knight Consulting, which aims to empower Black women in lea...

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of establishing a clear vision for your future with  Leah C. Murphy , CEO of  Career Gems for the Journey , and special guest  Mike Alston Jr. , Vice President, Operations at Avid Bioservices. Mike is an executive leader skilled at identifying and implementing initiatives that drive ROI and reliability for business units.  We had a robust conversat...

We are excited to have Sarah Hofstetter , President of Profitero, in today's episode of women leaders in their respective industries hosted by  Leah C. Murphy , CEO of  Career Gems for the Journey , and  Co-Host Diana Haussling , a Visionary Marketing and eCommerce Leader. This inspiring episode delves into the many responsibilities women have to uphold in society while balancing their ambitio...

In the final installment of our insightful series, "Top Things To Unlearn For A Thriving Career," we tackle the notion of perfectionism in the workplace and the barriers it creates for career growth. We also challenge the belief of careers being linear — a definite timeline for promotion.  Join  Leah C. Murphy , CEO, of  Career Gems for the Journey , as she encourages lateral moves withi...

Are meritocracy and fairness in the workplace the standard to follow? Is just completing your work enough to grow your career? In today's episode of "Top Things To UNLEARN For A Thriving Career," join  Leah C. Murphy , CEO of  Career Gems for the Journey , as she shares insightful strategies to ELEVATE your career and why managers can not be held accountable for your stagnant career....

In part 2 of our series “Top Things To UNLEARN For A Thriving Career,” we offer a unique perspective about self-made careers and define the key leaders that can support your career growth. Join  Leah C. Murphy , CEO of  Career Gems for the Journey , as she dives into the hot topic of finding a balance between your personal and career goals, and the importance of companies prioritizing your well-be...

Welcome to “Top Things To UNLEARN For A Thriving Career” series. In today's episode, we discuss the value of compensation negotiation and unlearn the misconception that it is inaccessible to certain individuals.  Join  Leah C. Murphy  CEO, of  Career Gems for the Journey , as she challenges the belief that one must meet all job requirements before applying. Additionally, she shares insightful...

Welcome to the final installment of our captivating series, "Learn To Amplify For A Thriving Career." Timing is crucial, and we will unveil powerful strategies and techniques that can help you leverage the right moments to propel your career to new heights. Discover how to recognize your peak performance window and strategically plan your career amplification efforts. Join  Leah C. Murph...