Future Female Leaders

Have you ever asked someone to "put in a good word" for you? What do you think that actually accomplishes? Has anyone asked that of you and did you feel different when the tables were turned? Tune in to hear alternative solutions from Nichole that might increase your chances.. and you might even have someone putting in a good word without requesting it. Check out Nichole's free training on How to...

How are you prioritizing your mental health? What does that look like to you? Often times, we are working ourselves so hard to the point of burnout and beyond. What if you could prevent some of that by prioritizing what is important to you and not feeling guilty about it? Nichole is opening the doors for group coaching and you can currently get your first 30 days for free. Head over to www.nichole...

Kim Meninger is an executive coach who specializes in women's leadership. She is passionate about empowering women in traditionally male-dominated fields to become more confident, visible and influential leaders. Kim's podcast: The Imposter Syndrome Files Nichole's Career Journal

When you apply for a position at a company because your friend referred you, make sure you are doing your side of the work. Thoroughly review the job description, check out the company website, and get curious. It's not a great sign that you're totally interested in the opportunity when you say that you are a referral but you haven't done much to make sure you're going to be a right fit for the co...

Nichole talks to Aurelia all about unconditional confidence. Topics discussed: What are your thoughts on how confidence can feel like getting addicted to a short-term microwave process. Can you share what you mean by this? How does confidence affect us in all areas when we are feeling a lack of it? What are your thoughts with confidence and thinking of the worst case scenario? You talk about uncon...

Do you give specific or generic compliments? This quick episode is here to help you think deeper when you go to give your next compliment. Be more specific and thoughtful about the feedback and compliments you share. It makes a difference. Nichole's website Get your Career Journal

Have you ever looked at job descriptions and thought "I can't apply"? Nichole is here to tell you to not tell yourself no, and if you are interested in a position or a company, apply anyway.  Nichole has had many great accomplishments in her career but is still turned down before a phone interview opportunity. She says, "If it's meant for me, it will be." and it's a mantra that has helped her push...

Mary McGuire is the creator of The Professional Women Playbook, The Female Leaders Accelerator and author of The Female Edge and Coming Home to You. Her mission is to help women find their authentic success on their own terms. Despite leaving school with no qualifications and with few prospects, she has built an impressive international career and lifestyle and is an expert in the field of transfo...

Nichole shares about a post that was written by a female recruiter how she offered a candidate much less than what was budgeted for the role, solely because the candidate didn't ask for more. If you are working with a recruiter, it's helpful to have other resources to ensure you are getting the best experience overall when interviewing. Check out Nichole's Career Journal

Have you ever thought of your career path like a GPS system? Entering your destination and determining the steps to get to where you want to go?  This episode will help you to see how you can more actively plan for your future. Check out www.nicholeharrop.com  

Have you thought of a word for 2022? Do you set a word for the year or do you live by a phrase? What works for you? It can be overwhelming for when there is such a focus on goals in the New Year if you aren't quite ready to be setting them. I always recommend doing what is best for you, so if setting goals feels good- do that. If setting a word or theme for the year- do that.  If you're interested...

This episode with M. Alejandra Parra-Orlandoni who goes by MAPO, is absolutely amazing and will rock your world with this term of Office Housework in this episode. Check out all of these links as referred by MAPO throughout the conversation. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/11/women-workplace-2021-invisible-labour/ https://hbr.org/2018/07/why-women-volunteer-for-tasks-that-dont-lead-to-promotio...

Who do you think has it all together or is doing great things so confidently? Do you think they ever struggle with confidence or second-guess their decisions? Who in your smaller circle, could you reach out to for further understanding of when they have struggled with their confidence or when they felt like they didn't make the right decision in a certain moment?  Tune into this episode for feedba...

The most popular episode by a long shot is Episode 30 on How To Confidently Ask For A Raise so Nichole created a free training on how to specifically implement her teaching in your current position.  You'll learn how to evaluate where you're at within your company and how well you are performing as well as breaking down your job description into an easy black-and-white view of how much additional...

Interviewing virtually but not sure what to wear? How professional is "too professional?" It's good to dress according to the company's policies or what others are wearing who currently work there in the role you'd be applying for. Nichole shares how you can do this and have it be a seamless part of your interview process.    

How do you learn? There are 4 main ways: See Do Hear Read/Write In this episode, you'll work to prioritize how you learn best and then be able to communicate with your leader or other team members how you best learn. When possible, those you work with can approach you in the way you best receive information.

When bad things happen, you might think, "I wish I had prepared for this." or "I wish I protected myself." which is why Nichole wanted to share how to prepare in advance of getting let go or even prior to quitting a company, it's helpful to know what information you might want to have in advance.

Nichole talks about different things you can focus on around the interview question "Tell me about your biggest accomplishment" or any accomplishment related question.  Have you thought of the things Nichole shares within this episode? If you'd like more prompted guidance to grow in your career, check out the Career Journal Nichole has created for women in the workplace. www.nicholeharrop.com

Nichole talks about simple, yet important things to do when preparing for your phone interview as well as what to do when on your phone interview to have it be a success. But know that it won't always lead to next steps in the process, and that's okay. It's one step closer to the position that is the best next step for you. Episode 43 is all about Nichole's favorite interview questions Career Jour...

We've all had the conversation around how to reply to someone asking what your salary range is or what you are looking for in terms of compensation.  In this episode, Nichole shares a script of what you can say the next time you're asked this question. Don't forget to get a copy of the Career Journal on Amazon

Author, Becca Powers, is a multi-six figure Fortune 500 sales executive in the tech industry by day, women's career and life coach by night, and Kundalini yoga teacher by weekend. She boasts that she is doing all of this with more freedom and flexibility than she ever had in the past. Becca shares her raw, real, and radical story of overcoming the extreme adversity of being a success-driven woman...

Do you ask for feedback proactively? Do you worry when someone says, "Hey can we talk?"  A great way to start getting more comfortable about feedback is to proactively ask for it. Nichole shares how feedback is a gift and talks about the analogy of feedback compared to a physical gift.  www.nicholeharrop.com

What have you tried when it comes to getting the more difficult tasks done? Do you have an ongoing list of things you have pushed off or are still waiting on completing? Nichole shares what has worked for her, maybe it will work for you, too. www.nicholeharrop.com

Nichole talks about how to go after what you want. Don't leave anything in someone else's hands or the ball in someone else's court. If you want something badly enough, go after it by being proactive.

Nichole talks about different ways where you can grow and progress in your career, it isn't always upward progression but don't let it keep you from growing exactly where you are. www.nicholeharrop.com