Melissa Lawrence

Your Worthy Career

Business EN ↓ 230 episodes

Welcome to Your Worthy Career, a podcast with Melissa Lawrence, a Career & Leadership Coach and former Talent & Development leader inside Pharma that helps women in Pharma and Biotech design their unique career path and build the skills to get a new job, get promotion, and advance their career.

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Melissa Lawrence

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Business

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yourworthycareer.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Management Isn't the Only Way Up 11.09.2024

In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can advance your career as a woman in Pharma/Biotech without being a people manager. If you want to hold on to your technical expertise, or even amplify it, this episode is for you. Through case studies and lessons learned, I'm going to share with you how you can create your own path in the industry that elevates your expertise, the problems y...

How to Stand Out in Pharma 04.09.2024

This week we are celebrating the 200th episode of the podcast! I am also delving into the importance of standing out in the highly competitive Pharma industry. Whether you're aiming for recognition, a promotion, a new job, or simply want to be seen as a credible expert, it's essential to be visible, authentic, and well-connected. Discover how to build meaningful relationships, maintain c...

Summer Break for the Podcast 07.08.2024

The podcast is on a summer break for the month of August. We will be back September 4th with a brand new episode - which happens to be our 200th episode of the podcast! In the meantime, check out any of the other 199 episodes you might have missed the last few years. Head over to Your Worthy Career for access to the entire podcast catalogue. Get the Book: Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Metho...

Last Day to Enroll in Beyond the Ceiling 06.08.2024

Enrollment for Beyond the Ceiling’s August 2024 cohort ends today.  I’m sharing how you can disrupt the Pharma/Biotech industry norms when you join now. Whether you want a career change now or in the future, I’m sharing the real-impact you’ll see when you join us. Submit your application by the end of the day August 6th at www.yourworthycareer.com/beyond   Get the Book: Your Worthy Career: A Scien...

Your Personal Board of Directors 31.07.2024

A common piece of advice from leaders is to create a personal board of directors to advise you on your career. But how do you create one? What is the real value? On today’s episode I’m sharing what a personal board of directors is and what it would take to create one for yourself. I’m also sharing how you can get access to a curated group of talented women in Pharma/Biotech to be your board of dir...

How to Troubleshoot Career Problems 24.07.2024

The common issues that prevent you from effectively troubleshooting your career problems is that the root cause isn’t solved and there is a gap in your skill, a blind-spot you have, or a missing strategy. In this episode I’m breaking down for you examples of how you can identify the root cause of your career problems and troubleshoot effectively so they never happen again. I’m also sharing the big...

Get Career Clarity in 30 Days 17.07.2024

If you’re wondering what your next best role is or why you can’t seem to land the job you want, then this episode is for you. I’m sharing how to get career clarity in just 30 days. I’m also sharing what gaps you might have that are preventing you from knowing what role is best or landing the job you want. What you’ll learn: How being clear on your career path expedites your growth How you can get...

Be in Control of Your Next Job or Promotion 10.07.2024

One of the worst feelings you can have in your career is that your work or advancement is out of your control. If you’re wanting a new job or promotion and think you’ve done everything you can and are hitting roadblock after roadblock, you won’t want to miss this episode. Today I’m sharing how you can always be in control of your next job or promotion. Whether it’s a tight market, not seeing your...

5 Signs You Have Career Blindspots 03.07.2024

Today we are going to dig into a topic that is going to be so helpful for you if you are looking to advance your career and aren’t sure how or what you have tried isn’t working. When I work with my clients it’s not that they aren’t qualified for the job they want, it’s that they have a skill gap or a blind spot they are missing. If you're feeling stuck in your career or unsure of your next mo...

How to Leave Your Prestigious Company 26.06.2024

In this podcast episode, I tackle a common dilemma faced by many professionals in the Pharma and Biotech industries: the emotional attachment to prestigious companies and the fear of leaving them for a better job.  The episode delves into the illusion of prestige and security provided by large, well-known companies and encourages you to pursue roles that truly align with your career aspirations an...

The 3 Leadership Skills You Need 19.06.2024

In this episode, we dive into 3 crucial leadership skills that can transform your career in the Pharma and Biotech industry. These interconnected skills are essential to be successful and advance your career (while cutting out the stress and frustration!) By mastering these skills, you’ll enhance every aspect of your career, from improving daily interactions and navigating the job market to securi...

How to Shift from Expert to Influencer 12.06.2024

In this episode, we delve into a critical skill for career success and advancement—transitioning from being a technical expert to becoming an influential leader as a woman in Pharma/Biotech.  Hard work will only take you so far in your career. When you can influence others effectively you are able to “manage up”, be seen as a thought leader, and accelerate your career growth.  What you’ll learn: H...

Get Your Dream Role Created for You 05.06.2024

If you’re new to me, you might be thinking - what in the world? You can get your dream role created for you? And if you’ve been in my world for a while, you know this is my secret sauce for helping women in the Pharma/Biotech industry get their ideal role. There are the traditional ways of finding a new job or getting promoted - which are to scroll online, apply to the jobs that you are qualified...

How to Keep Your Career on Track During Layoffs and Restructuring 29.05.2024

The Pharma/Biotech industry is consistently changing to meet patient and market demands. These changes often result in restructuring and layoffs that can impact you, your team, your job, and your sense of security. This week I am sharing how you can keep your career on track and get back in control of your career even when you are not in control of your company’s decisions. What you’ll learn: What...

(MVP) How to Prepare for Your Interview 22.05.2024

It can feel really overwhelming to interview for a new job, especially if the interview is for a job you really want or need.  On today's episode, I am sharing how to prepare for your interview so you can lessen the anxiety, feel confident, and increase your chances of getting an offer. This episode originally aired in 2022 and is a listener favorite. If you haven't heard it or haven&apo...

5 Steps to Get a New Job in Pharma/Biotech 15.05.2024

If you are looking for a new job in Pharma/Biotech right now, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the fundamental steps to getting a new job that are proven to be more effective than the traditional job search advice. You’ll hear the simple steps to follow and insider tips to increase your interviews and get you a job faster. What you’ll learn: 5 simple steps to get a new job in Pharma/Biotech In...

Life Sciences Recruiter vs. Career Coach 08.05.2024

When you are looking for your next career move, you might not be sure if you need a Career Coach or a Life Sciences recruiter to help you find your next opportunity. Coaching and recruiting are two different services. In this episode, I am breaking down the differences and how I work with Life Sciences recruiters to help you get the benefit of both. I’m sharing how they are both valuable, how to u...

What You're Doing That is Costing You the Job You Want 01.05.2024

When you're looking to get promoted or a new job, you might look for all of the options you have. You have a lot of experience that could be lended to different roles or departments. You apply to the ones you are qualified for hoping it's the one. But when you focus on all the job options, it actually costs you the dream job you want. Tune in to hear what to do instead. What you'll...

How to Get a Raise Right Now 24.04.2024

If you want a raise, this episode is for you. Performance review cycles recently wrapped for many companies in the Pharma/Biotech space. If you received the standard merit increase, or maybe the promotion you expected didn’t happen, then I’m going to tell you how to get a raise right now so you can get paid more for your time and expertise. What you’ll learn: How to get a 10%+ salary increase righ...

I Don't Want to Ask for Help 17.04.2024

Asking for help can feel like defeat, like you’re showing the world you don’t actually know what you’re doing or you just can’t do it all. And what does that mean about you? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a new perspective on how to overcome the shame surrounding asking for help, including my own journey with balancing work and family. What you’ll learn: How to stop feeling bad and get out of you...

Questions to Ask Before Looking for a New Job 10.04.2024

There is a lot of movement happening in the Pharma/Biotech industry right now and you might be wondering if it’s time for a new job or promotion. Before talking to your boss or scrolling LinkedIn to apply for a new job, tune in to this episode where I am sharing questions I suggest you know the answers to before starting your job search. What you’ll learn: 5 questions to ask yourself before lookin...

4 Hidden Ways to Advance Your Career 03.04.2024

Hidden doors are a way that you can advance your career to get what you really want. They are strategies that you won’t hear about from your boss or from Human Resources. They don’t tell you work arounds to how you can advance in your career development or leadership training. If you are wanting a new job, to get promoted, or to get access to better projects with more visibility, then this episode...

What New Leaders Shouldn't Do 27.03.2024

When taking on new responsibilities or stepping into a new leadership role, there are certain things I suggest you avoid doing. On today’s episode of the podcast, I am sharing 6 subtle things that new leaders can do that seem harmless, but can negatively impact your effectiveness and even halt your career progression. Tune in to find out what new leaders shouldn’t do and my advice for what to do i...

(MVP) How to Know if You're Underpaid 20.03.2024

Do you wonder if you're underpaid? This is a hot topic for some of my clients. In today's episode I am breaking down the tell-tale signs you are underpaid and providing you with resources to know your exact number and how to get that increase. Today I'm bringing back an episode back from 2022 as an MVP because it is so relevant to what you might be experiencing right now. What you&a...

Application Red Flags 13.03.2024

You nervously submit your application for a new job and hope to get an interview. But what if you inadvertently become a red flag to the hiring manager or recruiter? On today’s episode, I’m sharing application red flags you want to avoid so you can increase your chances of getting the interviews you want. What you’ll learn: The common well-intentioned mistakes I see women in Pharma/Biotech make wh...

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