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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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016 | Productive Work Meetings - Four easy ways you can add extreme value in every meeting

In today's meaty part of the episode we dive into four easy things you can do to add value when conducting and participating in work meetings. Meetings, no matter how frequent they are, seems like the longer you've been at the company the easier it is to just 'go thru the motions' - I've noticed this in myself included! A meeting like that doesn't feel as good as a meeting where everyone was engaged, AWAKE, and productive. No one wants to be stuck in a room, not getting anything done, for no reason...right? Listen in for a couple ways you can UP your game when meeting with your colleagues!

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015 | The Dreaded Commute - A new way of looking at your drive in to work; a new perspective

A lot of us do it, commute to work. Right pedal, left pedal, you know the drill.

I know this probably comes as a shock, but I believe commuting can relate to overall life, stay with me here.... There are benefits when you choose to 'go the distance,' you still with me? Good. Don't be fooled by the downside of the stop and go traffic.

Commuting takes a special bread, it's all about perspective. When you change your perspective on something, your surroundings, and experience begin to change. Today's episode is about one of the chapters in my book coming out later this year called 'SPF' - Single Pointed Focus. Tune in today to learn more about what single pointed focus means for you in your life.

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014 | Career Ownership - How to keep the ball in your court when interviewing

Too often people take a passive seat when it comes to finding a new job. I get it tho! It's natural to feel like you're at the mercy of the company you're interviewing with because you're the one interviewing for a position on their team. But at the end of the day, isn't it your choice too?

In today's episode I go over what you can do to keep the ball in your court when pursuing a potential employer. In other words, keeping it to where by the end of the interview rounds you get to be the one to decide yes or no. Empower yourself and listen in on the tips I share with you here!

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013 | Final Round Interviews - Leveraging the power of 'Follow-up' after the first few interviews

So you've finished the second round of interviewing. You survived going onsite, the good ol' face to face round where you meet with multiple people from the team you're seeking to join. I've said it before, but I will say it again I'm ALL about putting together rockstar follow ups. Doesn't matter which stage you're in, you need a follow-up for all of them people.

In today's episode we go over how to leverage the power of follow-up once you've made it past the first couple rounds of interviews. We will touch on some of the tips explained in episode #2 where we spoke about preparing for an onsite interview. Listen in on the show for how you can tie it all together. After soaking in all the tips, you'll walk away confident in your ability to receive an invitation back for the final interview round...OR better yet? An offer in hand.

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012 | Get NOTICED & Get Promoted pt. 2 - Significant ways to stand out amongst your peers

Tune in for Part 2 of 'Get NOTICED & Get Promoted' - Five actionable tips, tips you can do TODAY to help create more visibility for yourself at work. We're talkin' that good, positive visibility to help you STAND OUT to upper management, your peers, and all those you work with.

In today's episode the tips I share are easy to work into your day to day responsibilities. A lot of it isn't even something EXTRA to do, simply bringing awareness to HOW you're showing up each day at work can make a world of difference when it comes being considered NEXT in the promotion line-up.

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011 | Get NOTICED & Get Promoted - 5, simple, but significant ways to stand out amongst your peers

Part 1 of the 'Get NOTICED & Get Promoted' theme this week is all about the little things; manageable action you can begin today to get noticed at work. When the next promotion time comes, you'll be the first considered!

In today's episode you will learn five, simple, but significant ways to stand out amongst your peers. If you're thinking you'll need to start saving for another degree, you're wrong my friend. All of the tips in today's episode are 100% FREE to implement.

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010 | Emails - How to create bold and unique emails so impactful, they inspire an instant response

So you find a new company you want to work for, how do you reach out for the first time? Maybe you met someone at a networking event? What's the best way to follow-up? What emails get the most attention? All GREAT questions.

Whether you met someone at a networking event, or you're reaching out to introduce yourself - creating a bold, unique email is crucial!

In today's episode I go over exactly HOW to start converting email from a boring old message into a power call to action. It all starts with defining a clear objective for why you're reaching out. Listen in for the rest of the steps, I hope you enjoy!

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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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008 | Resumes pt. 2 - Actionable tips, What recruiters look for, & How to show up in searches

There isn't enough time in the day for every recruiter or hiring manager to read thru every resume, I wish there was, but most companies simply don't have the bandwidth to do so. This is why it's extremely important to make sure you're keeping the information on your resume informative, descriptive, but also short and to the point!

In today's episode I take you thru a behind the scene's look at what what recruiters and hiring managers look for when scanning your resume. You will leave with actionable, but impactful tips on how to show up in targeted searches when teams are looking to hire specific skill-sets. Get noticed for the experience you have! This will never happen though, if you don't have the key things I go over in this episode...you got this! Enjoy!

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007 | About Me - Get to know the woman behind the mic to gain trust, & build a partnership

It's important for me to build a relationship with my listeners, YOU! I find taking a partnership approach brings the most success when creating the parts of our lives we love. The best partnerships are built on trust, and in order to do that, I believe you truly need to know the people you are in partnership with...hence my inspiration to share more about me, the woman behind the mic!

In this episode I dive in to how my self-development journey began, why I love sharing what I learn with others, and a little bit of where exactly I came from. I look forward to building a partnership built on trust with you, and in turn help crack you open to the endless opportunities that lie ahead.

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006 | Career Ownership - Why I don’t agree w/ dressing for the role you want, not the one you have

Today's a big one, and might come as a rude awakening to some, but it all comes down to career ownership. Do you have it? It's time to understand career progression is in your power. In today's episode I share a little about my own personal experience, and also give you some solid, but realistic tips on how to move yourself up to the next level at work.

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005 | Listener Qs - How to express your skills sincerely, & Tips for landing management positions

Today's podcast is in honor of Wednesday's live Google Hangout I'm cohosting with Eric Gaffen 3/2/16 - 'Creating Your Personal Brand & Get Noticed!' I'm excited to answer a couple questions from registered guests on today's podcast!

There were were two questions that really stood out to me:
1. "How do I best describe my skills sincerely, yet highly qualified?" 
2. "I've earned two masters degrees but I'm still having considerable difficulty obtaining a management position. What do I do?"

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004 | Applying – How to identify the right company for you

When entering the world of applying, there can be what seems like a million things to complete. Resumes, preparing for an interview, buying a new fit...

But BEFORE this happens you need to first choose a company! Let’s be real, we’re all busy these days, let's make sure you’re putting your effort into the RIGHT company. Save time, plan ahead. Now that’s what they call a win win.

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003 | Career Progression - Radical tips for launching your career into the next level

Today I have some super important content to share with you around the single most important thing you can do in your career to get you to the next level. Whether that mean, earning your next promotion, or landing your dream job - this is guaranteed to launch you into rapid career progression. The best thing about it? All of it is in your control.

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002 | Interviewing – How to prepare, Skills to highlight, Answering effectively, & Being confident

Prepare smart for your next interview! No, it doesn't come down to whether or not you made the hiring managers laugh, although a key thing that goes thru my mind, in this episode I will give you tangible steps on how to prepare those few days before you head onsite for your face to face interviews. Just as important as resumes are to your personal brand, the next step of meeting face to face is your personal brand coming to LIFE. Let's make it count.

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001 | Resumes - What to highlight, How to stand out, & Key strategies to land your next interview

Resumes matter. A good resume can land you the next interview with the job of your dreams, just as fast as it can get lost among the hundreds of other people who also applied. In this episode find out what specifically to highlight, how to stand out, & key strategies proven to successfully get you noticed on your job hunting journey.

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