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063 | Work and Wellness - Redefine success with empowered self-care and essential oils

Today's show is a little different! Instead of focusing on tactics, strategies, and the fundamentals of career success, this show focuses all on YOU and how to take good care of YOU too.

Lezzz be real…

In order to show up 100% and do our best work in the world, the work we were born to do with our unique talents and natural skills we have to take care of ourselves.

In today’s show, I share with you how I take care of myself in the fast-paced world of tech and guess what? You don’t hide inside all day to do so! And it’s not about working yourself to the bone, having no time for fun, or feeling burnt out 24/7.

Wellness at work for me comes down to these three things… 
1. inspired action
2. empowered self-care
3. essential oils

I invite you to try essential oils to see how incredibly can support you in living an empowered high-vibe lifestyle.

When you establish the right tools and practices to support a high-vibe lifestyle, you rise + thrive in all areas of your life.

Here’s why I trust and chose doTERRA...
- doTERRA essential oils are 100% pure, therapeutic grade (CPTG).
- Every oil is tested by a third party, not once, but EIGHT different ways to ensure they are pure and up to quality standards.
- doTERRA essential oils are unique in that every oil is harvested in its prime environment throughout the world. Their oils come from every part of the globe. 
- Their global sourcing model brings jobs to local communities where they are supported with the right equipment, training, equal and on-time pay, and best of all provides a platform to build a global community. One that leans on each other and admires each other’s strengths. 
- Over the next 10 years, doTERRA will play a key role in helping integrate essential oils into western medicine as a preventative supplement to current health practices. This would increase the doTERRA business opportunity and also help more people have access to pure high-quality oils. 
- Their vision for healthcare is to set up training centers all over the US for healthcare professionals. doTERRA does an incredible job of educating the world about the power and benefits of essential oils. I can’t wait help have a hand in this wellness movement!

Learn more about dōTERRA essential oils:

Flip through my getting started guide: bit.ly/jsgetstarted

Set up a call with me: meetingbird.com/l/jessicasmith/oils

Purchase oils for 25% off: www.jessnessrequired.com/buyoils/

Start your essential oil journey: www.jessnessrequired.com/oils

doTERRA is the real deal. And that’s what I love most about the company, the products, the culture, and the equal opportunity available to anyone inspired to take this journey. doTERRA’s ability to infuse their products with love and high-vibe energy mixed with the pureness and quality of the oils, it’s next level. There really is no one else in this space doing what doTERRA is doing at the level they’re doing it.

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059 | Non-Tech Startup Tactics - Success tips for entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley's HustleCon 2017

Jessica Smith: Career Advice | Interview Prep | Job Interview Questions | Personal Brand | LinkedIn Tips | Salary Negotiation

Hustle Con is a one-day startup event where the world's most successful non-technical founders:
1. Tell their origin stories
2. Teach the practical tactics they used to start and grow their startup
3. Share behind the scenes insights on their wins and losses

I had an absolute blast at this year's Hustle Con event. It was my first time there, but it definitely won’t be my last. Big thanks to everyone who made the event possible!

Each year Hustle Con invites the world's most interesting entrepreneurs, leaders, and do-ers to tell their 'behind the scenes’ story. Learn more at hustlecon.com/

Tune into today’s episode for the best success tips shared during the event. It will feel like you were actually there…ooooo neat, time travel.

ROLL CALL (in order of mention in the show) 
- Casey Niestat, YouTube Star and founder of Beme
- Miguel McKelvey, co-founder of WeWork
- Mayfield Fund featuring Tim Chang and Rishi Garg, a Silicon Valley VC firm which has partnered with the founders of Lyft, Marketo, and SolarCity to name a few. 
- Jen Rubio, founder of the first-class company, Away
- Manish Chandra, founder, and CEO of Poshmark
- Shan-Lyn Ma, founder of Zola crushing the $300 billion wedding industry (GO GIRL!) 
- Tom Bilyeu, founder of Quest Nutrition and Impact Theory
- Tucker Max, founder of Book in a Box and the well-known book, 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell'

SHOUT OUTS - It was so great meeting each of you, I wish you all the success in the world and will be rooting for you as we continue to grow our businesses!
- Gus Shultz, VP and Head of Talent for ScaleLab
- Josh Edwards, Senior Accounting Manager at RiskSense
- Austin Gaydos from Arena Solutions
- Yoon Kim, founder, and creator of Starboard
- Lucas Ho, start-up entrepreneur for VR apps concentration on museum industry

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040 | The B Word - What's up with society viewing busyness as a status symbol? Does it help our job?

This episode is about the B word.
Not THAT B word...
We're talking about the word: BUSY.

What is up with our society viewing busyness as a status symbol?
If you're not busy, you're not important. 
If you're not busy, you're not doing enough. 
It's everywhere!

I find myself falling into this mindset trap over and over and over. It will continuously be a lesson I learn, and it's always something I'm looking to improve. I like talking about what I am working on in my own life and career, speak from my own experience, and share it with you. Chances are we are all going through similar things when focusing on advancing our careers. The way it looks may be different depending on our situation, company, and job itself but I find that more often than not...the mean of the challenges are still the same.

My take-away question for you is: Are we filling our plates with busy-work? Or are we spending time strategically so that it helps us get to where we want to go?

Look around to leaders within your organization. Do they appear frantic? Do they give off the energy of being so busy, they don't have time for their employees or teammates? I bet you'll find for most, the answer to those questions are no.

Tune into this episode for a reset on the concept of being busy. It's time to drop the idea that if we're not ultra busy we're not doing it right. Cause that's simply not true.

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038 | Promotions - Stop spinning your wheels and put this into practice for your next meeting

Have you ever seen someone get promoted and you can't seem to put your finger on why? Chances are they are practicing what I share with you in today's episode.

We all know that in order to get promoted, you first have be seen for your work! If your job isn't conducive to group work, even more reason to make an effort to get your work seen. Best way to do so? Networking.

You should be networking internally just as much, if not more, than you would be during an industry event!!

- Set up meetings: with your manager, other departments, your team, those in leadership, etc. 
- Proactively give status reports / updates / progress
- Find ways to learn from others, and tell them about it
- Get to know what others within your org. 
- Vocalize your ideas / solutions / creativity

All of these are great ways you can develop a strong presence within your company. It's more than just setting up meetings though...if you're going to put time on someone's calendar, you better make sure it's relevant.

Not only relevant to YOU, but relevant to the person / people you are meeting WITH. In other words, make sure if the value of what you're sharing isn't obvious, you need to spell it out. You might have to explain why your new idea, or the progress you've made is of value to those you're with. That's what being relevant is all about!!

If you don't share the value, you risk wasting other people's time.' There is nothing worse than feeling like your time is being wasted, this one hits home for me because that is a HUGE pet peeve of mine.

I don't think people intend to waste time, ever. But if you're ready to get noticed, be seen for the work you're doing, and you're going to be internally networking like this...you need to come prepared for every meeting. To ensure your going to be relevant in what you're sharing, ask yourself two things:

- Who cares?
- What's in it for them?

If your answers to these questions don't relate to the people you have a meeting with, then you know you need to find a way it does.

Truth is, what your manager cares about, isn't going to be the same as a another manager you meet with. If you're looking to be the next promotion, help yourself out by connecting the dots for those you're meeting with.

Every day you are building a personal brand within your company, make sure it's described as: dynamic, innovative, and knowledgable by staying relevant to every person you come in contact with. The more who understand and see the value you bring to the organization, the more likely people will want to work and partner with you.

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032 | Time pt. 2 - Specific suggestions to help maximize work performance and career advancement

Time, and the way we spend it, is important! What do on our days off is just as important as the days we spend working. In last week's episode I invited you to notice how you're spending your free time. Becoming aware to what activities and groups of people support you in your personal and professional aspirations.

Last week was more about you assessing what's working and not working in your life. In today's episode I dive into specific suggestions and ideas I've found helpful in maximizing work performance for increased career advancement.

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031 | Time - Taking a closer look at how we spend it, and the ways it can affect work performance

Time, and the way we spend it, is important! What do on our days off is just as important as the days we spend working. In today's episode I invite you to notice how you're spending your free time.

I want you to, without judgement, bring attention to which activities (and people) uplift and leave you feeling refreshed. But also, take a closer look at what you might be doing to drain your energy, and bring you down.

Tune in to this show to learn more my strategy for getting rid of the 'Case of the Mondays' for GOOD! It all starts with (YOU GUESSED IT)...How and where we spend our time...

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029 | Stand Out - The easiest way to separate yourself from the pack (NO ONE is doing this)

I start of the show today with a classic Jessness rant, but hey you and I both know when I'm ranting, it means I'm passionate about it! In the first couple minutes I share with you some of my favorite podcasts hosted by Pat Flynn, Katie Dalebout, and Val Geisler from ConvertKit's new show. I have learned a ton through my headphones, and so many amazing podcast shows out there, I encourage you to utilize these free resources that are available!

In today's episode I share with you the NUMBER ONE thing you can do to set yourself apart. Stand out from every other candidate applying to the job you are. You're already interviewing? This easy tip applies to you too!

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019 | Branding - Career advancement strategies featuring Brandon Maslan

Let’s talk branding! My company hosted Brandon Maslan recently to put on a corporate training session for the woman in our organization. Brandon’s work is amazing! He’s a Member Advisor at AWE (Advancing Women Executives), coaches individuals around branding advancement strategies, and inspires people to take action in creating a career they feel fulfilled to do. When it comes to branding - Brandon and I have a lot in common when it comes to best career practices. Within the first five minutes of him presenting, my head was nodding so much, it might have fallen off.

Brandon’s mission is to support AWE members in developing their own unique professional brand. Tune in for today’s episode where I share with you my top takeaways from Brandon’s presentation on how to professionally brand yourself. I think you’ll find some of the statistic he shared with us shocking!

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017 | Vulnerability - Expressing your true authentic self in a professional work setting

One of the major pieces of feedback I’ve ever gotten in my career so far relates to managing my composure. I remember what day it was, where I was sitting, the tone of voice on the other end of the phone delivering it. It impacted me greatly. In today’s episode I talk about getting to know fellow coworkers - The fine line between expressing vulnerability, but also expressing your true authentic self in a professional work setting.

Woah, a doozy right? I think you’ll find it interesting. This morning while listening to my teacher, Gabby Bernstein I heard this, “The world needs to see leaders vulnerable.” Hit me like a ton of bricks, and I couldn’t agree more. Whether you’re in a leadership setting or not, it’s important to find your authentic voice, and express your truth at work. Don't freak out, just hit play, and listen in for my tips.

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009 | Unspoken Tips for Career Success - Tips the Career Center Will Never Tell You

Polish your resume. Practice your interview skills. Study the technical stuff. That's all good & gravy, but in today's episode I'm going to share with you my top bits of advice when applying and going through the interview process. You may be surprised at some of the tips I share, because I guarantee you haven't heard any of these tips from the college career center!

Sometimes it's not what's on paper that matters most, but how you approach the situation while keeping perspective on what truly matters at the end of the day.

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