Unconventional Success

>>> Enrolments are now open for Limit Free Leader - Get the details here <<<Limit Free Leader is my brand new training program. It's for you if you want to gain the mindset, knowledge and skills you need to lead with confidence for the rest of your successful career. In this episode I'll take you through the 6 things you need to learn to become a strong, confident leader. It's al...

>>> I'm currently taking new private coaching clients - Apply here <<<Did you borrow some unhelpful beliefs about work from the role models in your life? Beliefs such as:You have to work really long hours to be successfulSometimes you have to play dirty games to get aheadThe worst thing you can do is make a mistake so it's better to stay quietI'm here to tell you that your realit...

>>> I'm currently taking new private coaching clients - Apply here <<<You know that person on your team who everyone finds hard to work with? The one who never listens or seems to do anything they please whenever they want? We've all worked with this person. But what do you do if you're their leader or manager? No matter how difficult they are, it's still your responsibility to g...

>>> Register for my free web class on 10th August 2022 <<<How do you find your own leadership style? There are two simple steps to start with:STEP 1: Find out your core valuesIf you're not acting in alignment with your own values, you'll always feel like you're trying to be someone else. Download a worksheet to find your core values here. STEP 2: Know how you want to be seen as a...

>>> Apply for the leadership coaching program here: https://www.tiffanydawson.co/discovery-call <<<Women in STEM often develop impostor syndrome after becoming a leader. Here's why:They feel icky using the leadership skills they've learnedThis is because they've learned them from leaders they can't relate toPutting on this learned "leadership" demeanour is like pretending to be s...

>>> To apply for private coaching, book a discovery call with me <<<Being told "no" sucks, doesn't it? But what it's actually the universe guiding us towards something better? I know when something I do or say gets rejected, I can feel unworthy, embarrassed and just plain stupid. I get that heart sinking feeling - do you? And while there's not a whole lot we can do to change our...

>>> To apply for private coaching, book a discovery call with me <<<Do you love being productive? Are you glued to your to-do list everyday? Do you get a massive buzz each time you cross a task off? I've got a truth-bomb for your: being productive all the time is stopping you from progressing in your career. BOOM! There, I said it. Yes all that time you spent getting stuff done m...

I'm back after having my baby and I have so much to tell you! This episode is a bit of a life update to catch you up on what I've been doing for the past 9 months. Plus a bit about what you can expect from me for the rest of this year (although I'm still trying to figure that out!).I've got a couple of coaching spaces becoming available this month. Here's where you can apply: https://www.tiffanyda...

Yes it's true, you don't have to be everyone's friend. But what happens when you get promoted and become your work-friend's boss? Listen in to learn how to deal with those difficult conversations with ex-peers as their manager. L E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Website: www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydaws...

Do you find yourself saying yes to everything? Well listen in to hear why this is damaging your career! Episode Summary:Why women end up saying yes to everythingWhat happens to your career when you become a Yes-WomanWhat you should do insteadL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Website: www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram...

Meetings can be boring. They're a drain and sometimes feel like a complete waste of time! For some of my clients, meetings can be anxiety ridden. A place where they feel they need to prove themselves. Here are 5 tips to make the most out of meetings so you never feel they're a waste of time again! Know the purpose of the meeting before you say yesSet the tone of the meeting at the very startTake t...

Trying to get STEM business leaders to take gender equality seriously can be so frustrating! Can you relate? Hear me talk about the 5 things I wish they knew which would finally motivate them to take action:No-one in STEM has got gender equality right (yet). So trying something is better than doing nothing. Don't focus your efforts on recruiting more women if you can't even retain the women you've...

The most under-used leadership skill? Trusting your intuition! While having experience and knowledge is useful, those who can tune into their gut feelings can make better decisions, quickly. If you think you're not experienced or knowledgable enough to be a great leader, think again! That's only one side of the equation. L E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffan...

Becoming a leader who's respected in a male dominated workplace has it's challenges. But if you know where to focus your efforts, you will be successful! The problem is, we find it hard to emulate our role models because they can seem so different to us. Most of our examples of strong leaders have really masculine traits. That works for men, but it can feel pretty icky pretending to be someone tot...

There's an influencing strategy that everyone seems to have forgotten about which I'm sharing in this episode! We usually think of influencing skills as saying the right thing at the right time. Or wording our sentences to play mind tricks on the people we're trying to convince. But have you considered that none of that actually matters unless your heart is in the right place? Your intention matte...

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>>> Schedule your 15-min discovery call with me here <<<I'll be doing quite a few presentations over the next few weeks so I wanted to share how I prepare for me talks. There are also some common things that stop a lot of my clients from doing presentations in the first place so listen into learn how to overcome those fears! Episode SummaryQuestions to ask before you even start p...

>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here! <<<How to be a STEMinist turns 1 this week! Tune into this special episode to hear about the journey it's been on over this pivotal year. Episode Summary:The pickle I was in when I first started this podcastSome life-changing stories from listenersHow this podcast has enriched my lifeWhat to expect from the show moving...

>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here! <<<Don't change your behaviour just because you've become a leader! I've had 3 private coaching clients come to me in the past couple of weeks with the same misunderstanding: They thought their leadership style was too nice / empathetic / caring. But when we dug down further, it was because the only role models they'd...

I wanted to interview Natalie Cheung for the longest time on my podcast! After meeting her by chance online, we realised we had so much in common, and so much to add to each other. While Natalie still contributes so much to the development of STEM careers, she had to make a difficult decision to leave her engineering job to find that path. I also wanted to chat to her about the challenges of being...

>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here! <<<I'm giving you 2 real life situations of how my coaching clients are applying influencing skills to difficult colleagues. A lot of influencing training is about how to inspire people to follow you - which is great! But sometimes, all we need is to get someone we work with to play ball. This can be really hard when t...

>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here! <<<Following on from last week's episode, I'll be sharing 3 practical skills you can use today to help you influence more effectively. No, it's got nothing to do with playing mind games or tricking people into doing stuff. It's just using plain and simple empathy. Episode Summary:How to use paraphrasing to gain a deepe...

When I say "influence", is the first thing that pops into your head a sleazy car salesman? This is one of the many reasons we avoid building our influencing skills! But I'm hear to tell you that you don't have to trick others to get them on board with your vision. Episode Summary:What people THINK influencing isWhat influencing ACTUALLY involvesHow to get confident with influencing by upgrading yo...

>>> Apply for a 15 minute discovery call to chat about coaching for your needs <<<Who doesn't love a behind-the-scenes peak? Here are the top 3 realisations my clients have had during private coaching sessions with me. Can you relate to any of them? Episode Summary:You don't have to change your leadership style because none of your leaders act like you doWork doesn't have to be h...

>>> Book a discovery call to chat about coaching for your career growth <<<In this episode, you'll be listening into one of my live web classes, "Intro to Strategic Thinking for Women in STEM".Episode Summary:What strategic thinking actually meansWhat happens when you aren’t strategic at workPractical actions to grow your strategic thinking todayResources:Book a discovery call fo...