Bossed Up

I’m a big believer in investing in your professional development. But you know what’s even better than that? Getting someone else to pay for it!

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 strategies to keep in mind when asking your boss to cover the cost of your continuing education.

Related Links:

• Find our proposal template for Bossed Up Bootcamp here
• Find today’s transcript here

Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

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When applying for a job OR selling some one on your services, references are an often-overlooked, critical component of making your case. On today’s episode, I’m interviewing a communications pro who will help you line up your own “cast of characters” to make your case and seal the deal!

Related links:

• Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp in DC this month or LA in November
• Apply to join the Sept. 22 NYC Trainer Team Certification Program
• Ep 43: Thank You Matters
• Ep 46: Handling A Short-Term Job Stint
• Learn more about Valerie and Commander-in-She
• Ep 51: 5 New Books I’m Reading This Fall
• Join my LIVE SHOW in NYC Sept. 20

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You know I'm a book-lover, but this past summer I haven't been able to read too many new books because I've been writing my own! So this fall I have some catching up to do!

Here are 5 new releases on my reading list this fall:

• Well...That Escalated Quickly by Franchesca Ramsey
• You're Not Lost by Maxie McCoy
• Work Party by Jaclyn Johnson
• A Year Off by Alexandra and David Brown
• Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

What books do you recommend I add to my list? Do you want to read along with me? If so, perhaps I can do some Insta lives later this quarter talking through my reviews of these rad reads.

Disclaimer: I’m excited to read all the books detailed here, which is why I’m recommending them. That said, some of the offers above also include Amazon affiliate links, which means at no cost to you, I may earn money when you click through to make purchase.

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Today officially marks our 50th episode of the Bossed Up podcast!

I have to admit, it was a bit scary putting this one together and putting it all out there, but I hope by pulling back the curtain a bit you'll get a better sense of how we do what we do and how much this is a labor of love.

I mention a lot of products and services in today's episode, as well as a few upcoming events. Learn more at the related links below:

• Zoom H4n recorder
• Zoom meeting software
• Simplecast
• Sept 20: LIVE Podcast show at General Assembly NYC!
• Sept. 29 & 30: Bossed Up Bootcamp in DC!

I cannot thank you enough for listening to and supporting the Bossed Up podcast over these past 7 months. I can't wait to hear more about what you think of today's episode, and what you'd like to see me cover next!

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When hopping on the phone for an interview, you want to make sure your prospective employer knows they are your number-one priority. Follow these boss tips to stay distraction-free.

• Read a full transcript of today’s show here
• How to Survive a Phone Interview

Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Or a #bossmove of the week to share? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by online marketing master, Carrie Kerpen, who helps me break down how job-seekers and entrepreneurs alike can stand out online.

Related links:

• Find Carrie’s podcast, All the Social Ladies, here.
• Find Carrie’s Facebook show, Work It, here.
• Ep 07: How to Land Informational Interviews
• Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp

Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

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In today’s hyper-connected culture, idle time is a rarity. While that certainly affords us lots of convenience, a lack of boredom might actually dampen our creativity.

In today’s episode, I make the case for bringing boredom back.

Read a full transcript of today’s show here

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We live in a world where women and people of color disproportionately experience microaggressions that can make a workplace toxic.

Today’s caller is wondering how to explain her multiple short-term job stints that were due to toxic workplaces without bad-mouthing her past bosses. I sat down with Alexis Perrotta, editor and writer at Idealist Careers, to review the best practices for moving on quickly and gracefully.

Links related to what we discussed:

• Navigate career transition at Bossed Up Bootcamp
• Read more from Alexis on IdealistCareers.org
• Boss Tip: Lack Experience? Make It Up!
• That study I mentioned on “Can An Angry Woman Get Ahead?”
• How to Create Your Own Personal Advisory Board
• Ep 20: Surviving a Toxic Workplace

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Surprising new research shows that even mild dehydration can detract from your ability to think and focus.

Today’s tip is all about how to drink up to boss up.

• Read a full transcript of today’s show here
• Read NPR’s coverage here
• Read the Yale study here

Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Or a #bossmove of the week to share? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

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Which is the safer path: climbing a career ladder or starting your own thing?

My guest today, Tara McMullin, is a firm believer in the latter (not the ladder), and on today’s episode, we’re breaking down why. We’ll pull back the curtain on how we did it and what role wellness and relationships played in pursuing our best boss lives.

Links to what we discussed today:

• Tara’s podcast: What Works
• Tara’s company: CoCommercial
• More info on my public speaking training

Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

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