In this Thursday solo Episode of Your Career Cure, Gail Tolstoi-Miller shares the #1 mistake candidates make when answering, Why did you leave the job?  Gail provides the most common mistake that potentially puts the candidate in the no pile.  Also, Gail provides the best solution to answering the question so you nail the interview. Gail will provide Solo 5 minute Your Career Cure episodes every Thursday.  If you have a career question or challenge, please email her and she will do her best to answer your question on Your Career Cure Thursday edition. SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE  Apple |  Google |  Spotify |  iHeart | Stitcher | Amazon | Podchaser | Castbox | Watch Video on Youtube

Candidates #1 Mistake Answering: Why Did You Leave your Job? with Gail Tolstoi-Miller

Does a happy career and a happy life sound like the dream? Do you want to transform your career and life? What if you were given a front-row seat to a conference where entrepreneurs, HR professionals, executives, recruiters, and niche-experts shared their stories and experiences? 

If your answer is YES, GIMME! Then, WELCOME to Your Career Cure Podcast with the ‘Tell it Like It Is’ former goth gal, Gail Tolstoi-Miller! Gail is an award-winning Author, Speaker, Career & Business Coach, Staffing, Diversity & Unconscious Bias Strategist at Consultnetworx & Careernetworx. She has appeared in global publications and TV such as Wendy Williams Show, Forbes, Fox, MSN, and Inc. In addition, she has won top diversity business award 5 years in a row, has won several entrepreneurship awards (CEO of the Year, Top 25 Leading NJ Women Entrepreneur Finalist, NJBIZ Best 50 Women in Business, Enterprising Women of the Year Award) 

Remember that TEDx Talk on Unconscious Bias in the Workplace that went global, the one that sparked the “So what?” Revolution? Yes, THAT ONE! She’s that Girl!  

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Do you have enough courage to make a life-changing decision that could completely impact both your career and life? Sometimes, to find yourself and live a fulfilling life requires you to take the risk no matter the impact. In this episode of the Your Career Cure Podcast, Gail Tolstoi-Miller speaks with Irvine Nugent. He’s an internationally recognized trainer and top-rated keynote speaker and is one of the few worldwide certified FACS coders, who are experts in reading facial emotions. He earned his Ph.D. from Capella University with research focused on leadership in times of crisis. He is a graduate of Georgetown University’s executive coaching program. He is the author of the book, Leadership Lessons from The Pub. He possesses fifteen-plus years in senior leadership roles in organizations of various sizes, stages of growth, and different sectors. Born in Northern Ireland, Irvine brings to his audiences a rich and varied experience.   Irvine shares about his childhood experiences with violence and how that shaped his future in the priesthood. He explains his experience as a priest, why he left after ten years, and how that set his entire career trajectory. Listen in to learn the importance of emotional intelligence within an organizational system. SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE  Apple |  Google |  Spotify |  iHeart | Stitcher | Amazon | Podchaser | Castbox | Pandora | Watch Video on Youtube What You Will Discover:  [1:04] Irvine explains how his childhood shaped his career and life in general. [3:34] Why he became a priest as a way of helping his community reconcile and find love away from violence. [10:42] He explains why he left the priesthood to live a life of authenticity and clarity. [13:53] How he transitioned from priesthood to CEO of a philanthropic agency to leadership development. [19:39] Irvine’s transitioning process from the church to life and the experience that was. [22:08] Understanding the five elements of emotional intelligence. [23:21] The importance of emotional intelligence in an organizational system. [24:54] How organizations fail in emotional intelligence by failing to understand change. [26:35] He explains his expertise in reading facial expressions plus the effects of Botox on facial emotions. [28:55] Understanding the tell-tale signs of masked emotions and lies. [32:38] The different changes brought by COVID and what the possible future looks like. [35:05] He describes his worst career moment and why it turned into an awakening. [37:14] The 3 best career and Corporate America answers that Irvine would give to win the 50 million dollars Your Career Cure Contest.  Irvine Social Media Info:  The Emotional Intelligence Roadmap: https://ondemand.irvinenugent.com/courses/eqroadmap Website: https://irvinenugent.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irvinenugent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvine.nugent/ 

From A Catholic Priest to An Internationally Recognized Speaker with Irvine Nugent

Do you think employers should require employees to take the covid vaccine?  Many colleges are requiring students to take the vaccine & maybe companies are headed in this direction. On this episode of Your Career Cure, Gail Tolstoi-Miller provides reasons why employers should and should not require vaccines.  She discusses the ramifications on both sides.  Lastly, Gail provides her personal opinion on what companies should or should not do. SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE  Apple |  Google |  Spotify |  iHeart | Stitcher | Amazon | Podchaser | Castbox | Pandora | Watch Video on Youtube

Covid  Vaccine: Should Employers Require Employees to Take It with Gail Tolstoi-Miller

What’s next for you after getting laid off or willingly leaving corporate America? Are you thinking entrepreneurship but still don’t know how to make that transition? The best thing you can do in this scenario is to first heal from your previous job’s attachment and anxiety so that you can start afresh and succeed as an entrepreneur. In this episode of the Your Career Cure Podcast, Gail Tolstoi-Miller speaks with Chicago Illinois native, Katrina Roddy. She worked for 30 years in Corporate Insurance before being laid off. It was at that moment when she chose to take her acquired skills in corporate and created her own career as an Author/Entrepreneur Coach. This best-selling author of "Steal your SKILLS from Corporate", will coach you through the mindset it takes to transition from employee status to becoming the CEO of your life as a new entrepreneur! She shares the process she used to develop a book buildup in a period of 90 days and then write the book itself in 24 hours. She explains her mindset reset formula M.O.V.E.S. and how it can help you move on from the corporate mindset to a creative space. Listen in to learn the qualities you need to become an entrepreneur and to maneuver the challenges you face in the transitioning process. SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE  Apple |  Google |  Spotify |  iHeart | Stitcher | Amazon | Podchaser | Castbox | Pandora | Watch Video on Youtube What You Will Discover:  [1:08] Katrina talks about her 30 years long corporate career and getting laid off. [3:25] Life after the layoff- how she failed in entrepreneurship and the defining moment when she wrote her book. [5:05] The process of writing a book in 90 days with the guidance of a writing coach. [8:49] Katrina on her company The Corporate Breakup, which helps people heal from their corporate job and transition to the next thing. [10:58] Why she lets her clients decide whether to go back to the corporate world or to transition to the next thing. [12:00] Katrina’s mindset reset formula M.O.V.E.S. and how it will help you share your story. [18:58] How covid changed the technology landscape, allowing people from different areas to interact. [20:05] Katrina’s worst career moment- when she was unexpectedly laid off yet again. [23:15] Why you should do things that will help you succeed in your career or business. [25:15] How she was influenced by her peer group to pursue a college education and a career. [28:57] The importance of working on your business as a side hustle when you don’t have enough resources. [31:21] The main challenges you experience when transitioning from corporate to entrepreneur. [33:55] The qualities of an entrepreneur and why you shouldn’t become one if you lack them. [35:40] The 3 best career and Corporate America answers that Katrina would give to win the 50 million dollars Your Career Cure Contest.  Katrina’s Social Media Info:  Website: thecorporatebreakup.com Katrina’s linktree. https://linktr.ee/kroddy65 Facebook: Katrina Roddy FB Group: The Corporate Breakup Instagram: @kroddy65 LinkedIn: Katrina Roddy   Clubhouse: @kroddy65 

How to Transition from your Corporate Job to Entrepreneurship with Katrina Roddy

Is your boss or coworker a narcissist and making your life miserable at work? On this episode of Your Career Cure, Gail Tolstoi-Miller dives deep in narcissistic behavior in the workplace.  Gail noticed a pattern amongst her clients, complaints that their boss or coworker was a narcissist.  So Gail did research on narcissists in the workplace and discovered some myths and surprises. Based on Gail's research, she provides the clinical definition of a narcissist, the classic signs of a narcissist boss or coworker and tips on reacting to this type of behavior. SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE  Apple |  Google |  Spotify |  iHeart | Stitcher | Amazon | Podchaser | Castbox | Pandora | Watch Video on Youtube  

Narcissist Boss or Coworker? Learn how to deal with a Narcissist at Work.

Why are you still allowing fear to stop you from going after your goals and achieving them? Do you know that everything you ever wanted can become by simply believing that it already has? You have to eliminate limiting beliefs, believe you are, and take action towards your goals for you to succeed in them. In this episode of the Your Career Cure Podcast, Gail Tolstoi-Miller interviews Corporate Action Hero, John Davis. He is an International Keynote Speaker, Comedian, Stuntman, Action Hero, Accomplished Leader, and expert in managing people to peak performances during change. He has over 20 years of experience speaking for Fortune 500 clients and a broad swath of industries including healthcare, financial, insurance, retail, and the military, at hundreds of conferences, seminars, and retreats. He inspires people to set and reach their maximum potential and awaken their inner action hero. John shares how he fearlessly faced his goal of becoming a stuntman with faith and followed through to make it happen even after his spinal injury. Listen in to learn how to develop a flexible and resilient spirit to go after your goals and achieve them. SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, LIKE & SHARE  Apple |  Google |  Spotify |  iHeart | Stitcher | Amazon | Podchaser | Castbox | Pandora | Watch Video on Youtube What You Will Discover:  [1:35] John narrates the early traumatic experience that transformed him into an action hero. [4:21] How to break down subconscious beliefs and leverage your present moment to reach your goals. [5:29] How support and taking control of his situation allowed John to get over his spinal injury. [9:49] How he hacked fear and never strayed from his goal of becoming a stuntman. [12:31] Defining fear as an emotional action to uncertainty and practices to help you become fearless. [21:04] The importance of surrounding yourself with people that support your goals. [24:51] John explains how he transitioned to become a stuntman by setting a pathway. [28:14] How to stay flexible even in adversity to accomplish your life goals. [30:24] John explains how he and his business pivoted during the pandemic. [32:37] The 3 best career and Corporate America answers that John would give to win the 50 million dollars Your Career Cure Contest.  Get in Touch with John:  Website: https://www.corporateactionhero.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corporateactionhero/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorporateActionHero/  The Book that saved John's life: Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee https://amzn.to/3x7dpLD

Candidates #1 Mistake Answering: Why Did You Leave your Job? with Gail Tolstoi-Miller

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