Your Worthy Career

Whether it's your first time getting a new boss or you've had several changes in the last year, this episode is breaking down how to set yourself up for success when reporting to someone new. Changes in reporting structure because your boss left the company or there was a restructure, can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be.  Melissa is sharing 3 strategies to build a successful...

Join Melissa as she shares why failure is something you should seek instead of something you should avoid. Learn: The embarrassing mistake Melissa made and how she overcame it and used it to her advantage What failure is and is not How to overcome any failure, big or small, and not let it stop you from achieving your goals Learn more about Melissa at www.melissamlawrence.com Apply for the Career P...

We sometimes want something more for ourselves, but it can seem impossible. You may look at other people's lives, achievements, and wonder if there is something more for you. Maybe you have a nagging feeling there is something more but you're trying to convince yourself what you have is enough.  You may feel like you're going a little crazy and you're the problem. Tune in to he...

Communicating effectively with others, especially those that can be difficult to work with, is essential to being successful in your career.  Building relationships and networking can open the door to opportunities you wouldn't have without them. In this episode, learn: The communication tool she uses with clients that is simple and effective. Her top tip for ensuring your message is well rec...

You might be resistant to mindset work and just want the tangible tips and checklists to reach your goals. Listen in as Melissa shares why mindset work is so important to achieving your career goals.  Learn the specific tools and techniques Melissa uses with her clients to help them go from ready to leave their job to loving it. Learn: How your beliefs about money, work, and yourself are preventin...

On this week's episode, Melissa is talking about what it means to be passionate about your work and how to find passion in your career. We are often raised to only be concerned about title and salary when it comes to career satisfaction. Instead, what would it look like if we were encouraged to also consider how much we enjoyed what we did, our mental health, work/life balance, and other fact...

Join Melissa as she has a candid conversation with Trushar Agrawal, Director at Kite Pharma. In this episode we are discussing career pivots, managing a successful career and family, and how to create a development plan that is aligned to your goals. Listen in to learn: Trushar's career journey and how he knew which pivots to make How to create a development plan that will help you get to whe...

Not having enough time is something we all struggle with at some point.  It's a common concern with my clients - how to fit in time for work, our families, and our selves. Melissa is talking about busy culture and the quest to always feel like we are able to give enough at work, with our partners, children, family and friends and why we always feel like we are falling short. In this episode l...

At some point in your career, you may start questioning if you want to make a change. It may be because you are ready to try something new,  you're not loving your job, or you never intentionally decided this is the career you wanted - all you know is you have a nagging voice telling you that you want something different. In this episode learn: What to do when you start questioning your caree...

This is a fun episode - we are getting into the detail of what coaching really is. If you've ever tried to Google coaching, you'll get a ton of information, some more reputable than others. Listen in to here: Why there are so many types of coaches Coaching  standards and how to find a coach that is a good match How my clients describe coaching to their friends and family The benefits of...

Join Melissa as she talks to Alyssa Hall, an Anti-Racism Coach for Companies and Individuals, on how to implement anti-racism in your every day life  - at work and at home. Learn: What it means to be an anti-racist The difference between an ally and anti-racist How to talk about race issues at work and with friends and family How to talk about Black Lives Matter, the Capital Riot, and inequality w...

Tensions are high and being able to navigate difficult conversations is more important than ever.  Whether it's at work or at home, a personal topic or a challenging colleague, listen in to learn a simple and effective 4 step strategy to master difficult conversations. In this episode: My 4 Steps that are proven to help you Master Difficult Conversations How to discuss any topic and maintain...

Join Melissa as she talks to her client, Angela Stillisano, Senior Manager with AstraZeneca Listen in as she shares...  The pivotol moment in her career that caused her to seek help. Why what she tried to do on her own and with her company still didn't work to get to her to her goals. The exponential growth she experienced and why she calls coaching the best investment she has ever made in he...

You know the saying your ride or die? The person you will stick by no matter what? In this episode I'm talking about having your own back, making YOU your ride or die. Learn: What it looks like when you don't have your own back How having your own back helps you achieve your goals The common ways not having your own back holds you back How to have your own back once and for all Learn mor...

70% of people fail to achieve their goals but people that have them are 10x more successful. In this episode learn: My 3 strategies for goal setting that actually work The missing step that will make all of the difference What goal setting is all about Bonus: Takeaways from the Pixar movie Soul Learn more about coaching at www.melissamlawrence.com Join the Navigating Your Career Facebook group at:...

This week's podcast is a sensitive topic. You might not agree with me. You might know exactly what I'm talking about. Either way, listen in to not only learn what to do when you work with a misogynist, but also hear my experience, how I handled it, and my advice for organizations to change this culture flaw once and for all. Apply for coaching at www.melissamlawrence.com Get the Book: Yo...

If you're wondering if it is time for a career change, this episode is for you. I share 13 reasons that indicate it's time for a change.  If you resonate with 2 or more, it's time to figure out your next step. I'm sharing why these reasons are important, what they tell you, and what your next step should be. I'm taking all of the guess work out. If you want to figure out w...

You work hard and deserve the promotion. This time of year is all about performance reviews, those dreaded ratings, and hopefully being recognized for all you do. But the title isn't going to advance your career and give you the results you're looking for. In this episode I'm breaking down why the promotion won't matter, how to think about your performance rating, and how you c...

Join Melissa as she guides you through a 5 minute stress relief meditation. The holidays can bring up a lot of emotions, add in end of year work deadlines and stress of creating a holiday celebration in 2020 and it can be overwhelming. Meditation is proven to decrease stress, promote wellbeing, and has physical health benefits too. This 5 minute stress relief meditation focuses on gratitude and ca...

In this week's podcast Melissa is talking about imposter syndrome and belonging. Almost 70% of women struggle with imposter syndrome at least once in their career. *When you attend a meeting with leadership, do you think your voice is equally valuable? *Where do you sit in town halls or leadership meetings (pre-COVID of course) *Do you see yourself as a leader, regardless of title? *Do you th...

This week's podcast episode is so good and I can't wait to share it with you. I'm talking about the 1 leadership behavior you need to be successful. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people manager, this episode is for you. I share what I learned by the 30 years of research on employee engagement, leadership, and change and the 6 step model I created to help leaders...

You can't force yourself to believe something you don't believe, so how can you overcome negative thinking so you can achieve your goals? Hint: It isn't through mantras and affirmations. In this episode, Melissa is breaking down what success thinking is, how you can actually believe the things that will help you achieve your goals.  You will also learn what to do when your brain wor...

In this episode, Melissa talks to Ellen Lawrence who is the Director of Analytical Services for Emergent BioSolutions.  Ellen has a unique career journey from an entry level tech/scientist to building a career with Emergent, rising the ranks to senior leadership over the past 10 years. Listen in as she shares insight on how she got to where she is, how she views development, advice for women who w...

Listen in as Melissa shares the purpose of your inner critic, how your inner critic is stopping you from getting the job, having the relationships, and living the life you want. Learn how to silence your inner critic. How to disrupt the cycle that makes you stagnant in your growth How to know if you're inner critic is self-sabotaging your goals How to make changes right away to make your inne...

In this episode, learn how to tap into your belief of what is possible for your life so you can use this belief to turn your dreams into plans.   Melissa shares what you need to create belief and announces her new program - Create a Life You Love where you get free access to a 3-day training that will change your life. Learn about the program, how it has helped so many people already, and how you...