Your Worthy Career

You know you want something different but you aren’t sure what it is. You’ve tried a lot of things but nothing seems to work. Well, there is one thing you can do that can help you right now. Did you know that your subconscious mind actually controls 90% of your decisions, what you think that you want and those goals that you create for yourself? 90%! That means a lot of your true beliefs, needs an...

I’ve got the secret to better work life balance (but you might not like what you have to do to get it). Tell me if you’ve been here... You check your email late in the afternoon or evening so that you don't miss something.  You see a last-minute request coming in.  It stresses you out.  You don't even think of not doing it.  You just get stressed and irritated that you have to.  Then you...

In this episode, the tables are turned…  It’s the one where I get interviewed (any Friends fans here?). This is a very special episode.   I can’t believe it but it has already been one year of the Navigating Your Career podcast.   Every week I’ve been pouring my heart and expertise into delivering a show that helps you get happier, be more you, and overcome work challenges so you can live the life...

You know when you need to make a decision and you just can't decide?  It's like you almost get analysis paralysis with all of the different options.  You don't want to make the wrong one.  Or you do decide, but then you're questioning if you made the right decision, so you spend more time thinking about the decision that you've already made.  Or maybe something happened an...

The biggest question I get asked is: How do I find my perfect career? I’m going to break it down for you today. Maybe you like your job but know there is more for you… Maybe you’re bored out of your mind but don’t want to make a change.. Maybe you never intentionally chose your career, it just made sense or kinda happened (I hear this a lot) and now you’re wondering if you did choose, what would y...

You know when you’re at work and then an email crosses your desk and you think “Wow, I can’t believe they just said that!” or you’re in a meeting and you know there is a better way but it just isn’t comfortable to speak up? You might wonder if it’s just you…...or could it be the company culture? You might be wondering if your company culture is “normal” or if it really is that awful word, toxic…....

Need a little pick me up? I’ve got just the thing… I have 1 simple trick you can use right now that will help you. That thing that has you down….thinking… See, that’s a clue right there….your thinking. What has you down is often attributed to your thinking and when you learn to shift it and train your brain to work FOR you and not against you, well, then you’re unstoppable. My clients come to me f...

If you’re bored with your job and miss feeling challenged at work, you’re not alone. There was a study done that said that employees are bored 10.5 hours a week. That is more than a full workday in one week! So what can you do to enjoy your job again? You don’t need to change roles or careers just to find new challenges. In this episode, I’m sharing some quick ways that you can start right away to...

How would your life change if you could stop comparing yourself to others and if you believed you are perfect just as you are?  The majority of human beings on this planet struggle with comparison at one time or another.  So in this episode, we’re diving in to how to stop comparing yourself to others once and for all. When you stop the “compare and despair” you can start making decisions for yours...

Your job has a lot of perks and right now isn’t the right time to make a move. I totally get it.  I’m going to let you in on a secret to help you make the most of it and even advance your career while you are there. There are some key mistakes I see people make that can sabotage you and your future career potential. In today’s episode of the podcast, I’m sharing 5 mistakes you could be making righ...

You know when…. You try everything but still feel drained. Maybe you can’t get rid of that 3pm slump. You are stressed no matter how many meditations you try. You are getting 7+ hours of sleep but are still tired. You want to feel better but nothing seems to work. Did you know there is a thing called Biohacking that actually helps you optimize your brain function for reduced stress, improved memor...

You know that your boss makes a big difference in how happy you are at work. If you have a great boss, it makes life way easier than when you have a micromanager, toxic, or even abusive boss.  Believe me, I hear all the stories. Your company knows that management impacts engagement and whether you stay or leave. So why do 98% of managers think their company can improve on management training? Why...

I hear time and time again from individual contributors and managers alike:  My 1-1 is not a good use of time (if they are happening at all). You end up only talking about project work, deadlines or chit-chatting about nothing that is actually important.   You have things you actually need to talk about but there doesn’t seem to be time or you don’t know how to bring it up. Or maybe you want to ma...

When should you speak up with your boss and if you do, how do you do it? Bosses can be tricky, especially if the relationship isn’t great. You don’t want to land in HR, damage your career, or make the situation worse. I get it. In this episode, you’ll learn: 3 specific circumstances when you should always speak up My strategy for how to speak up in a way that is going to get you the outcome you wa...

I’m just going to put it out there. Gender issues still exist in pharma/biotech. But why? These companies are innovative.  They have some of the most talented people.  It is a diverse workforce. In this episode, I’m sharing why gender issues still exist, why the well-intended solutions at the top just aren’t good enough and what we need to do instead. Key takeaways include:  Challenges women face...

No matter where you are in your career, this is an episode you won't want to miss. I'm joined by Chris Frew, CEO of Workforce Genetics.  Workforce Genetics is a Talent Solutions company that has a recruiting arm and owns the popular biotech community, BioBuzz. We are peeling back the curtain to talk about the different stages in your career path and how to advance at any level. Key takea...

If you have ever wanted to be promoted and find yourself stuck, not making progress, and seeing your colleagues pass you by, this episode is for you. With various promotion policies in place, it can be competitive and difficult to advance. The days of automatic promotions every 2 years with consistent performance are long gone. In this episode I'm sharing the 4 mistakes people make when tryin...

I talk a lot about the signs that you're ready for a career change.  I even have a quiz that will tell you if your career is a good fit.  But in today's episode of the podcast, we are flipping that script. I am telling you 7 sure-fire signs that you are actually in the right job.  These 7 signs will help you shift your perspective on your career while also letting you know where your gap...

If you're wondering when enough is enough. If you're not happy at work but you're also overwhelmed with the idea of making any changes. If you've worked hard to get where you are and wonder if you need to start over at entry-level... Then this episode is for you. This problem is one that my clients struggle with and I have personally experienced too. I'm sharing my 3 steps...

Most of my clients struggle with creating boundaries at work and having the work and life balance that they want. In this episode Melissa is sharing: How to know if you need to create boundaries and improve your work life balance The impact that overworking has on you, your family, and your job performance The behavior all leaders should demonstrate to improve work culture The simple steps you can...

If you think you've outgrown your role, this episode is for you. Over time your skills, experiences, and interests can change.  So what do you do when the job you were hired into is no longer a fit? It's common to think you need to get promoted, move jobs or even companies to avoid the frustration. Join me on this week's episode of the podcast where I am going to teach you a strateg...

When you go after a big goal, want to change careers, or work in a new team, you start out optimistic and sure you're going to be successful. Then the doubt starts creeping in and you're wondering if what you're doing is really a good idea at all. Your commitment starts to waver. Maybe your goal isn't necessary after all. Maybe what you have is good enough. Maybe you should jus...

Networking can be intimidating, feel unnecessary, hard, and come on - we all have felt like we need a perfect elevator pitch, that maybe we don't have anything to say, awkward, and we just would rather not bother. I am sharing a new way to look at networking and my 5 fundamentals that will have you looking at networking in a whole new way. You'll learn how to network effectively, how to...

Join me this week as I talk to one of my clients, Jenna Burke about putting yourself first and making powerful changes in your career and your life. Jenna works in clinical operations in the biotechnology industry (REGENXBIO).  When we started working together she was looking to make big changes in her career.  She learned who she really was, stopped comparing herself to others, got happy in her c...

We are talking about something that impacts most people at one point or another - and that is working with someone who doesn't do their job. Whether it is your boss, a peer, or someone new, there is someone at work who isn't as competent as you'd like, maybe doesn't have the experience, misses deadlines, or just don't seem to know what they are doing. In this episode, I&ap...