Career Confessions

Has a negative mindset around money kept you stuck not earning what you know you are worth?

In our society, money seems to be a taboo subject. We don't talk about it, which makes it easy to develop a negative money mindset. Your truth around money might be rooted in the way you were brought up, then cemented by finding out that someone else in your same position is making more.

Don't believe me? Just spend a few minutes in any career Facebook group, and you'll find evidence that points to whatever you're currently believing about money. But that's just your truth.

So, I want to ask you, is your current belief system about money serving the life you want for yourself and your family? If not, how can you change that?

It all starts with understanding that money is a component you DO have a lot of influence over.

So often in my work, I see people overwhelmed with everything on their plate, yet they're still not making the money they want.

On this episode of Career Confessions, I share part of my money story and how I unlocked my potential through strategies that helped me increase my income by $50 to $60K. My zone of genius is putting strategies together, and today I want to strategize with you how you can debunk the money lies you believe (hey—they're not serving you) so you can do the same.

Listen as I share strategies you can use TODAY to shift your negative money mindset.

The truth is you show up differently when you are being paid according to what you bring to the table. You do! Don't let your money mindset hold you back!

Key Takeaways

Why the lack of conversations around money creates a negative money mindset

How the way we see money affects our bottom line

Why you need to know where you are in the salary range bracket based on your rank level

How being in a constant state of reaction affects your wallet

How getting honest about "our money truth" helps us change it

How writing down your money strategy makes it doable

The moves to make now to double or triple your salary this year

How to negotiate a raise by demonstrating your value proposition

How over-delivering rockets your compensation

The secret to facing the ugly fears that pop up when you move ahead

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When you first begin a new role, your inspiration and enthusiasm are at their peak. You're providing value and doing great work.

But there comes a point when your enthusiasm for being there diminishes. You're still giving 100%, but the learning curve has leveled off. For most people, that is fine, but you feel stifled and even a bit frustrated. You're ready to accelerate, but you are tired of feeling like you're always searching.

So, how do you position yourself for your next move?

On this episode of Career Confessions, I share the framework for career acceleration and offer guidance on how to stop searching and become a magnet for new opportunities. I'll explain how to network effectively while using corporate politics to your advantage. I'll help you dig deep to determine what you bring to the table, and then prepare you to accelerate into your next big thing without wasting time on strategies that just don't work. You'll learn how to step around your fears, so you can posture yourself in a position of such professional authority that you can skip levels or even create your own ideal position, even if it doesn't currently exist.

Listen in to take on the challenge that will make YOU the go-to candidate for your dream position.

Key Takeaways

Why your learning curve slows down when you get too comfortable in a positionHow to avoid putting yourself out of the game before it even startsThe key to harnessing corporate politics The biggest networking mistake people make and how to avoid it The secret to using your network effectivelyWhy you should stop chasing success The key to becoming a magnet for new opportunities

The benefit of being prepared to pitch yourself at the drop of a hat

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So, you want to grow? Well, it starts with auditing your personal and professional life to make sure everything is working for you and not against you. It starts with balance. Being out of balance has a domino effect, spilling into all the other areas of your life until you find yourself becoming frustrated, dreading your day, and possibly even suffering physically. But how do you realign yourself when things have gotten off track? First, you must examine what's going on internally. On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why conducting a life audit is a great way to ensure that your growth is on the right track in both your professional and personal life. And that begins with examining the self-labels we wear. You know, the ones we think are a conduit to our success.

I'll help you determine if it's time for a reality check, so you can discover if those labels are really hampering your growth trajectory. If you find they are no longer serving you, I have you some tips and advice on how to set them aside and regain control. Listen in to understand how showing up as your best self every day in all areas of your life begins with a gut check of your internal feelings. I'll show you how doing a 360-degree life audit can act as a compass, directing you to your next place of business success and the best version of yourself so you can live your best life.

Key Takeaways

The secret weapon to best position yourself to get the next opportunity

How to identify and analyze your self-labels to be sure they are serving you

Why understanding our thoughts is the key to reading our internal compass

The false assumption that being busy is "best"

What happens when you ignore your gut instincts for too long

My strategy for restructuring my to-do list so I can show up the way I want to

The benefit of a 360-degree life audit for your personal and professional growth

Why the second pillar of performance is the key to the next-level positioning of your brand

The key to being a unicorn instead of a zombie

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What do you want to be known for? What have you accomplished? What makes you different from anyone else?

These are all important questions to ask ourselves when we want to grow. Figuring out the best way to position yourself and your brand is one of the most beneficial things you can do when you are feeling like your career is at a stand-still, or even just growing a little slower than you would like.

On this episode of Career Confessions, I dive deeper into the topic of the last episode and break down the first pivotal pillar to accelerate growth in your personal brand and career: positioning.

I've uncovered the four key pillars to propel you to be a top performer and it starts with positioning, or sometimes, repositioning.

Listen in as I explore the different ways to ensure you are reaching your full potential. I walk you through the important areas of self exploration, tips for networking with key decision makers, and how to showcase all of your achievements so companies understand your full value.

Key Takeaways

The first of four pivotal pillars to accelerate growth: positioning

How to give your brand or company more exposure in your market

Identifying what you want to be known for is crucial to positioning and can happen at any point in your career

The importance of creating an evidence bank of your achievements and the magnitude of them

Articulating what makes you different from other competitors is key to standing out from the crowd

How to network effectively

The idea of repositioning and restarting acceleration in your brand after you've hit a stagnant period in your career

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Whether you work in a corporate setting or you're building your own business, accelerating your growth brings up some common fears and doubts.

And if you work in a remote setting, it can feel even more challenging to show up at your best and promote yourself.

But I've uncovered four key pillars to help you be a top performer (no matter where you are) and get paid like one too.

On this episode of Career Confessions, I walk you through the four pillars of the six-month small group program I'm launching in April—positioning, performance, promotion and premium.

I explore how to leverage personal branding and power communication to position yourself for success, explaining why you can't perform at your best without appropriate work-life balance.

Listen in for insight on developing a proactive promotion strategy and learn how to earn a premium that aligns with the value you bring.

Key Takeaways

The 6-month program for an elite group of 10 women that I'm launching in April

Why 60% of women feel like working remotely makes a promotion less likely

How I help my clients identify their blind spots and put a plan in place to overcome them

The 4 pivotal pillars for accelerating your growth—positioning, performance, promotion and premium

How to leverage personal branding and power communication to POSITION yourself for success

Why you can't achieve peak PERFORMANCE without appropriate work-life balance

How to develop and implement a proactive career PROMOTION strategy

How to get paid a PREMIUM that aligns with the value you bring to the table

What bonuses come with claiming a spot in my program before its official launch

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It's easy to get wrapped up inwhat everyone else's relationships look like on social media, but it's important to remember that it's not as genuine as it looks.

On this episode of Career Confessions, I'm taking a different approach than usual and sharing my struggle with divorce, debt, and comparing my relationship to others.

We all want to prove to the rest of the world that we have it the best and sharing your story can be really powerful. But we need to be careful about the amount of visibility we let the world have on our own personal lives.

Listen in to hear my perspective on why I waited until after I conquered my problems and gained valuable insight to share my story with the world.

Key Takeaways

• My experience going through divorce and taking on unexpected financial debt
• How sharing your experiences with others can be powerful after you have gained perspective on the situation
• How exposing too much of your personal life on social media can be dangerous
• How not to compare your life and relationships to the examples you see on social media
• How give and take in a relationship creates a positive teamwork environment
• Why being different from your partner is not a weakness
• Why the mature conversations you have in your professional life also need to be present in your home
• The difference between your partner understanding you and supporting you

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I am an engineer. I have a master's degree. I am a corporate leader.

But while I am proud of those titles and accomplishments, they're not permanent. And knowing that allowed me to transition from my 9-to-5 to full-time entrepreneurship.

So, how do we take pride in what we've done without letting it define us?

On this episode of Career Confessions, I discuss the danger in letting your identity get wrapped up in the titles you've earned, describing the fears I faced in leaving the security of my corporate job to run my businesses full time.

I share the question that helped me decide whether to take the next step in my corporate career or walk away, explaining how I'm getting what I wanted from a C-suite position from being an entrepreneur.

Listen in for insight on being proud of your accomplishments without mistaking them for who you are or letting labels stop you from chasing bigger opportunities!

Key Takeaways

The danger in letting your identity get wrapped up in the titles you've earned

Why I built a side hustle in addition to being a successful corporate engineer

What question to ask as you work toward the next step in your corporate career

The fears I faced in leaving the security of my 9-to-5 for full-time entrepreneurship

How I grieved leaving a job I loved (and why I did it anyway)

How I'm getting what I wanted out of a C-suite position through the businesses I own now

Why I'm more excited and motivated now than I ever was in my corporate career

How to be proud of what you've accomplished without letting it define you

How I help ambitious people optimize all areas of their life

The benefit of thinking BIG as you design a long-term vision for your life

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But no matter what stage you're in now, a financial planner can help you make good decisions and make the most of the opportunities you have.

So, what's it like to work with a financial planner? How can they help you take control of your future and create a plan based on what's important to you?

Chris Jenkins spent 20 years as a successful engineer in the oil and gas industry before transitioning to finance in April of 2021. He brings his interest in helping people achieve their potential to his current role as a financial planner and investment advisor with MassMutual.

On this episode of Career Confessions, Chris joins me to explain how our financial decisions grow in complexity through each family stage and why it's crucial to be financially prepared for life's uncertainties.

Chris discusses the difference between a CPA and a financial planner, describing how he helps people set financial goals based on what's important to them.

Listen in for insight on the cost of investing in a CFP and learn the benefits of outsourcing your financial plan to an expert like Chris!

Key Takeaways

What inspired Chris' transition from oil and gas to the finance industry

Chris' interest in helping other people achieve their potential

What's involved in Chris' role as a financial planner and investment advisor

How our financial decisions grow in complexity through each family stage

Why it's crucial to be financially prepared for life's uncertainties

How a financial planner can help you save on taxes to keep more of what you earn

What differentiates a CPA from a financial planner

How the best financial planners build trust and ask good questions

How the cost of a CFP depends on complexity of your financial situation

The benefit of outsourcing your financial planning to experts like Chris

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There is a direct correlation between your level of influence and your income.

But how do you build credibility and expand your level of influence? What's the best way to position the value you bring to the table?

Jessica Yarbrough is a business strategist and growth expert who helps entrepreneurs ditch the overwhelm and build a business that is sustainable, scalable and wildly profitable. Jessica has a gift for teaching clients how to build their credibility and make the impact and income they desire.

On this episode of Career Confessions, Jessica joins me to discuss the relationship between income and influence, describing the role mindset plays in building your credibility.

Jessica explains how her most successful clients own their worth, advocate for themselves and tie their results to the bottom line.

Listen in for Jessica's advice on breaking away from hustle culture and learn to achieve your next-level goals by working smarter, not harder!

Key Takeaways

How Jessica helps her clients step into higher levels of income

The relationship between your income and level of influence

Why mindset an essential aspect of building your credibility

Why it's crucial to own your worth and know what you bring to the table

How to silence the naysayers with a singular focus on what you want to achieve

Jessica's advice on how to stay the course when you build a new business

How Jessica's most successful clients advocate for themselves and tie their results to the bottom line

How Jessica makes decisions based on focus and simplicity

How to break away from the broken thinking of hustle culture

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Stepping into the unknown is the only way to grow. But one misstep doesn't make YOU a failure. In fact, failing means you're on the path to success.

So, how do we reframe the way we look at failure and rewrite a definition that serves us?

On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why failure is NOT a sign that you should stop and explore the false assumption that because something happened in the past, it will happen again.

I describe how to separate 'I failed' from 'I am a failure' and share my strategy of saying what you're thinking out loud to gauge its truth.

Listen in to understand why you shouldn't waste any time on the comparison game and learn how breaking down the worst-case scenario can help you move through a fear of failure to thrive in all areas of your life!

Key Takeaways

What distinguishes coaching from mentoring and consulting

How to identify the areas where a fear of failure is keeping you from flourishing

How to separate 'I failed' from 'I am a failure'

Why failure is NOT a sign that you should slow down or stop

How vulnerable it feels when we don't get something right the first time

The false assumption that because something happened in the past, it will happen again

Why we should never measure success based on someone else's timeline

My strategy of saying what you're thinking out loud

The benefit of thinking through the worst-case scenario

Why you shouldn't waste any time on the comparison game

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