Unconventional Success

If you feel like no one is listening to your ideas or that you're having to really prove your worth at work, it could be because you are sabotaging yourself with poor communication skills! Listen to this episode if you want to sound and feel more confident when you're sharing ideas in a professional setting. I'm brewing something really exciting for you coming up soon! It'll be an interactive lear...

In celebration of hitting 20 episodes and Tiffany Dawson Coaching turning 1 - this episode is an update on achievements to date, what I'm currently up to and the exciting future for this amazing women in STEM community! Resources:Join the Wonder Women in STEM Facebook communitySign up to my newsletter: STEMinist Brain SnacksLearn about the Global Equality CollectiveAccess The Job Seeking Blueprint...

Jessica Dennien is the host of a podcast called 'Mumgineer - Proving women can have it all' where she empowers women to confidently pursue both their personal and professional goals. By day, Jessica is a Design Engineer working for her local council in QLD Australia and specialises in the design of Roads, Drainage and public spaces, What she’s really passionate about is improving her community thr...

Apply for a free Career Clarity Call with me! Listen in to hear me bust 4 myths about successful people that I'm pretty sure they don't want you to know! Do you look at successful people as an "overnight success" who caught a "lucky break" because they were "in the right place at the right time"?What a disempowering thought! It's time to believe something different - that you CAN control the amoun...

Talking about Gender Diversity in STEM to people who don't care about it is frustrating, daunting and difficult! Listen to this episode if you want a super easy way to talk about the topic in a positive way. You'll no longer feel the pressure of having to defend all women in STEM or to know all the answers. Be warned, the way I promote gender equality might be a bit different to other people's met...

Alicia is not your stereotypical recruiter. She's a business leader, role model and super passionate about creating gender equality in tech. Episode Summary:What sparked Alicia's passion for women in techHow she finds female role models when there are so few in her industryWhy she started the Women Rock blogHow to identify recruiters and companies that care about womenThe biggest mistake she sees...

Everything you believe will definitely come true. How do you feel about this statement? In this episode I'll be explaining why your beliefs drive your destiny and how you can use it to your advantage. Episode Summary:Why everything you believe will definitely come trueWhy it might but preventing you from successHow my negative beliefs about my career caused havoc on my lifeHow to create positive b...

Have you ever stopped to listen what that mean voice in your head is telling you? Most people don’t think twice about it, accepting it as just part of who they are. But the fact is, the more you tell yourself something, the more you’re going to believe it! This episode is going to help you take that first and very important step to quieting your inner critic: being aware of it. I’ll be sharing 8 w...

***Check out Aoife's generous gift to us below!***About Aoife O'Dwyer:Aoife (pronounced ee-fa) started her career in science by gaining a degree in Genetics and then a PhD in Immunology. Shortly after finishing her PhD she relocated from Dublin, Ireland to Melbourne Australia where she got her first job as a Medical Science Liaison (or MSL). Having worked her way up to Senior MSL over a number of...

If you're always looking for productivity hacks or ways to fit more into everyday, this episode's for you. I'm going to be busting some myths about time management which you must know about! Episode Summary:My old beliefs about being busyWhy time doesn't need to be managedUrgent doesn't equal importantSuccessful people don't do more thingsWhat to say instead of "I don't have time for this"Resource...

Today I'm speaking straight from the heart! My Real Talk episodes are me talking about what's on my mind right now. This week was inspired by the quote:"Everything we once found difficult, we now find easy."When we're in the middle of a crisis, it's so difficult to see how we're going to get ourselves out of it. I share a couple of mindset shifts you can make to help you do that! If you're stuck o...

Today I'm tackling the BIG issues! I'm sure the whole STEM industry is looking for the answers to how to achieve gender equality. While there's still so much that STEM business leaders need to take responsibility for, there is one thing that every woman in STEM can do to help! Episode Summary:Who's fault is gender inequality in STEM?The problem with STEM at schoolThe problem with STEM in the workp...

"How do I figure out which direction to take my career in?" is one of the most common questions I get. I was stuck in my own cycle of career indecision for YEARS before I figured out I was doing it back to front. In this episode I'll reframe how you think about your own career path so you can get clarity on what steps to take next. Episode Summary:My own career direction dilemmas in the pastRefram...

Career path, career plan, career strategy... what are these??? It seems like one of those things we should just know about once we hit a certain level but no one ever teaches you how to create one. Listen in to learn what a career strategy is, why it will lead you to a happier life and what you need to know to get started on writing your own! Episode Summary:What a career strategy isWhy women in S...

Do you love avoiding confrontation? Well maybe it's because no one's ever taught you how to have a difficult conversation! This episode teaches you an easy to follow structure and useful guidance for navigating those tough conversations. Episode SummaryThe three choices you have when someone does something you're not happy aboutMy top 5 tips on having difficult conversationsWhere to get supportRes...

Imposter syndrome is something that plagues SO many women in STEM, I knew I had to record an episode about this. I suffered through it myself for many years and I wanted to share the strategy I used to overcome it. Episode Summary:What is impostor syndrome? My own battles with itThe strategy I used to overcome impostor syndromeResources:Join the Wonder Women in STEM community! Need help with your...

A lot of us have been working from home for a few months now due to the pandemic, but few have figured it out. I hear so many gripes from women in STEM about feeling like they're always at work and not being able to switch off. This episode will give you 5 ideas to take away and weave into your own working-from-home life. The bonus is that following these ideas, you'll also set yourself up for suc...

Searching for a new job is something most people dread! But jobseekers, don't fret. In this episode I'll cover two key things you need to know to land a job you love. Episode Summary:How to gain clarity on what you want out of a job and stick to itThe steps to negotiate your starting salaryWhere to get more help on searching for and securing your dream STEM roleResources:Access The Job Seeking Blu...

Everyone knows gender equality is something we should care about. But until everyone understands WHY gender inequality actually exists, it's pretty hard to solve the problem! By the end of this episode you should have a really clear explanation about WHY gender inequality exists so you can help motivate those around you to join you on your STEMinist journey. Episode Summary:Mini history lesson on...

Are you stressing out about finding the perfect mentor? Or maybe you're thinking, "if only I had a mentor, then my career would start going well".Finding a good mentor can be awkward, stressful and sometimes unfruitful! Plus the idea that NEEDING a mentor to get your career on track is so disempowering. This may go against a lot of advice out there but I'm sharing it anyway because it works! (I sh...

I’m Tiffany and I am so excited to launch my new podcast, How to be a STEMinist. In this first episode, I’ll be sharing what MY definition of a STEMinist is, why I’m starting this podcast and a sneak peak into what you can expect from the show. You’ll also learn a little bit about me and the struggles I had to overcome as a woman in STEM, which has lead me to being so passionate about helping othe...