Melissa Lawrence
Your Worthy Career
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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Jul 1, 2026
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Episodes
Leaders that Trigger Imposter Syndrome 06.03.2024 14:56
If you are questioning if you’re really as good as you thought you were, your self-confidence is bruised, and you wonder where your confidence has gone, then this episode is for you. We are uncovering whether or not leaders can trigger imposter syndrome in you. I’m also sharing a study that explains why women are more likely to be triggered by toxic leadership behaviors than men. What you’ll lear...
How to Get Your Dream Job as a Woman in Pharma/Biotech 28.02.2024 1:57:39
This week you are in for a treat. I decided to put the training that I did earlier this month on the podcast for you to enjoy now and in the future. There were almost 150 women in Pharma/Biotech who attended this strategic session where I taught how to get your dream job as a woman in Pharma/Biotech even with budget cuts and layoffs. Take a listen and walkaway with an action plan to create the car...
Creating the Career You Always Wanted with Brena Williams 21.02.2024 46:54
This week I am joined by my client, Brena Williams. Brena is a Principal Scientist and member of my group coaching program, Beyond the Ceiling. She is sharing why she joined the group, what it's like on the inside, and the results she experienced that blew her mind. Tune in for this candid conversation about what it's like to work in the industry and the unexpected results she experience...
Going Beyond YOUR Ceiling 14.02.2024 34:42
In order to achieve your career goals as a woman in Pharma/Biotech you need to overcome the obstacles that exist in the workplace AND the inner obstacles you have that hold you back from your potential. In this episode, I’m talking about the external and internal accomplishments that contribute to the success you have in your career. What you’ll learn: How the workplace, society, and our brain che...
Career CAPA 07.02.2024 22:01
In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down how you can leverage the CAPA process to solve your small and big career challenges. You’ll learn how to create your own Career CAPA for things like: bosses who don’t show up to meetings, team members who don’t deliver, getting rejected for a promotion, or not knowing what you want next in your career. By implementing this concept you will be sure you are...
Myth Busters: Improving Your Current Job 31.01.2024 20:46
There are some common MYTHS out there about what is in your power to improve your current job and what is just a fixed part of work that you have to deal with. If you aren’t looking for a new job or promotion right now but want to improve your current work situation, this is for you. I’m diving into 8 common myths people have about improving their job. I won’t just share the myths but I’m going to...
Myth Busters: Getting Promoted in Pharma/Biotech 24.01.2024 16:16
There are some common MYTHS out there about what it takes to get promoted in the Pharma/Biotech industry. If you have been trying to get promoted without success or want to get promoted this year, you won’t want to miss this episode. I’m diving into 5 common myths people have about getting a promotion. I won’t just share the myths but I’m going to bust them too so you can stop focusing on the wron...
Myth Busters: Getting a New Job in Pharma/Biotech 17.01.2024 21:20
There are some common MYTHS out there about what it takes to get a new job. If you’re unhappy in your career and considering a pivot, you won’t want to miss this episode. I’m diving into 8 common myths people have about getting a new job in the life sciences industry. I won’t just share the myths but I’m going to bust them too so you can stop focusing on the wrong things and move into a role you l...
Goal Setting Mistakes 10.01.2024 11:33
What we don’t talk about enough is the common mistakes that people make when setting goals and how to overcome them. If you’re someone who prides herself on achieving what you say you’ll do and want to be sure you don’t sabotage yourself this year, this episode is for you. We are digging into the mistakes people make when creating their goals and how to avoid them. This episode is going to open up...
2023 Year in Review 03.01.2024 47:31
2023 was a year of ups and downs in the industry. It was also a big year of growth and change for me and my company. In this episode I brought back Ellen Lawrence, my wife and Sr. Director of Analytical Development to facilitate a conversation about what went well in 2023, where I had my biggest growth, challenges I had to overcome that don't go away when you work for yourself, and highlight...
Creating Fail-Proof Goals 27.12.2023 7:01
SMART goals are a snooze fest and they don’t work. In this episode I’m sharing with you how you can create fail-proof goals for 2024. No more half-filled journals, goals you give up on, or leaving what you really want for your career and life on a wishlist. Instead you’re going to learn how you can learn the CEO Goal Method and create fail-proof goals that will make 2024 your best year yet. What y...
How to Say No to Non-Promotable Tasks 20.12.2023 18:00
Have you wondered if you’re taking on too many non-promotable tasks? If you’re someone who gets asked to do administrative work you don’t think is part of your job description, then this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down what a non-promotable task is, how to tell if the task is going to advance your career, something you’re asked to do because you’re a woman, and how to strategically say...
Excel in Your Career as a Working Mom with Michelle Kinder 13.12.2023 49:17
On today’s podcast I am joined by my client Michelle Kinder. Michelle is Director of Translational Oncology. In the time that Michelle and I worked together she has gone through massive change. She figured out her ideal role, moved into it, grew her leadership skills and created the work/life integration she wanted as a woman with a successful career and family she adores. She is sharing her care...
Be an Opportunity Magnet 06.12.2023 24:10
Tune in as I share how you can be an opportunity magnet in the Pharma/Biotech industry. When you’re an opportunity magnet you have jobs, exciting projects, and promotions coming to you, rather than you chasing them. It makes it easy for your boss to say yes when you request that next step in your career. What you’ll learn: Evidence that there is a ton of opportunity for new jobs in Pharma/Biotech...
New Data About Women in the Workplace 29.11.2023 15:49
Are you curious if your experience at work is normal? On this week’s episode I’m breaking down some of the biggest findings from the 2023 Women in Workplace report published by Leanin. Org and McKinsey and Company. I’m also sharing how to interpret this information for the Pharma/Biotech industry and what this means about the opportunities available to you as well as what your biggest obstacles ma...
(MVP) Your First 90 Days 22.11.2023 22:00
Whether your new role is in your same company or you're moving to a new one, you won't want to miss this episode. I'm sharing exactly what to do for your first 90 days in a new role. Not starting a new role? You can use this strategy in your current role and it is sure to make you even more effective where you are. What you'll learn: What to consider when starting a new role Th...
A Leadership Hack to Earn Trust 15.11.2023 15:13
With all of the leadership development resources out there, it can be easy to overlook the simple things you can do that make a big difference in the respect and trust your colleagues have of you. In this episode, I’m sharing a hack you can use to earn trust with your team quickly. I’m also sharing specific actions you can take right now, no matter what the condition of your team is, that are goin...
The Life Sciences Job Market Isn't Tight Right Now 08.11.2023 12:25
If you’re looking for a new job in the life sciences, you might be looking around and feeling defeated at the lack of opportunity. I want to share with you a whole new perspective about what is going on in the industry right now and why the job market is not tight. You can still make big moves. You can still get promoted. You don’t have to settle. What you’ll learn: How to navigate the job market...
The CEO of Your Career 01.11.2023 12:50
There is a shift I made that allowed me to have a role created for me that had never existed before, that allowed me to start my business, and that I coach my clients on that empowers them to create the career they want. Today I’m talking about making a shift from an employee mindset to a CEO mindset. You’ll hear examples of how this difference changes your reaction to being turned down for a prom...
Why Your Strategy Isn't Working 25.10.2023 11:12
If you’re doing all the right things and you’re just not getting results, this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down why your strategy isn’t working. This is something I learned a while back that really changed the game for me and helped me get the results I was working so hard for. Whether your goal is getting a new job, a promotion, or getting your leadership to listen to you, I’m sharing...
(MVP) Simple Coaching Skills for Managers 18.10.2023 22:40
Coaching is an important skill for all people managers that makes feedback conversations easier, increases productivity, and gets employee buy-in for a change you want to see. With self-evaluations and performance conversations coming up or to just make your regular 1-1s more productive, integrating a coaching approach is win-win. The problem is conventional training programs can be complicated an...
The 3 Steps to Create Change 11.10.2023 20:11
Whether you want to create a big change in your career or life or just start a new habit, this episode is breaking down the 3 steps to create any change. You’ll also hear what to expect emotionally as you embark on your change journey so you can avoid giving up on your goals too soon. What you’ll learn: What you experience emotionally when you go through change The 3 simple steps to create any cha...
The State of the Industry with Jeff Caskey 04.10.2023 42:20
Join me today for a conversation about the state of the Pharma/Biotech industry with Jeff Caskey. Jeff is the founder and CEO of Nexagen Search, a talent solutions company for the life sciences industry. Tune in as we talk about the difficult changes that have happened in the industry this year, what the data tells us, and Jeff's prediction of where the industry is headed. We talk about every...
Career Protocol 27.09.2023 26:07
Your Career Protocol is an invaluable tool that tells you exactly what you want out of your career. It is the foundation of any change you want to make whether it’s lateral, a promotion, starting a company, or making your 3 year career plan. It is also the thing you’re missing when you don’t know what you want or are getting passed up for promotions or new jobs. Tune in to this episode to learn mo...
BONUS: In Their Words - Client Success Stories 25.09.2023 54:01
Over the last several years I have been coaching women in the industry to reach their goals and get unheard of results. Whether it’s women in the lab, women running clinical trials, working in Manufacturing, or on the leadership team. This episode is a compilation of some of my clients that have been on the podcast and gone through the Beyond the Ceiling process. You’ll hear from 6 different wome...
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