Career Confessions

So, you're a high-achiever. And you know you're meant to do BIG things.

But your schedule is so jam-packed that it doesn't allow you any time to pause and take care of yourself.

How can you create a structure that is more sustainable—without feeling guilty for the white space on your calendar?

On this episode of Career Confessions, I'm discussing how to balance pursuing big dreams with protecting your energy so that you don't hit a wall and give up.

I explain why consistency is the key to success, challenging you to identify your core priorities and adjust other responsibilities accordingly.

Listen in for insight on reframing any guilt you might feel for pausing to take care of yourself and learn the wheel-of-life exercise that will help you align your priorities and avoid burnout!

Key Takeaways

Why we feel guilty when there's white space on our calendar

How creating a schedule that's unsustainable leads to failure and shame

What makes consistency the REAL key to success

How to identify your core priorities and adjust other responsibilities accordingly

How to balance pursuing BIG dreams with protecting your energy

My wheel-of-life exercise for making sure your priorities are aligned

Why it's crucial to give your full attention to the hat you're wearing right now

How to reframe the guilt we feel for pausing to take care of ourselves

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Resources

Andrea's Success Blueprint Vault Mastermind

When you look good, you feel good. And when you show up with confidence, you attract new opportunities.

But a lot of women settle for not looking our best. We struggle to accept our bodies and hide in clothes that don't reflect who we really are.

Victoria Griffin is the Closet Curator behind Vicky G Styling. She helps professional women cultivate body acceptance and live their purpose through style.

On this episode of Career Confessions, Victoria joins me to explain how she learned to love herself FIRST and dress for the body she has now.

She offers insight on understanding your body shape, challenging you to forget about sizes and focus on choosing pieces that flatter YOU.

Listen in to understand the benefits of working with a stylist and learn how to embody the next-level version of yourself—right now!

Key Takeaways

What inspired Victoria to become an entrepreneur through Vicky G Styling

Victoria's mission to help other women live in their purpose through style

Why you have to learn to love yourself FIRST and dress for the body you have now

What steps Victoria took to dress her body in a loving way

Why Victoria suggests forgetting about sizes and focusing on what's flattering on you

How opportunities are drawn to us when we show up with confidence

Victoria's insight on understanding your body shape

The benefits of working with a stylist (and how to book a free call with Victoria)

The value in asking for help from experts and investing in yourself

Victoria's challenge to embody the next-level version of yourself NOW

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Vicky G Styling

Victoria on Instagram

Victoria on Facebook

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Yes, 2020 was a challenging year for a lot of companies. Budgets were frozen. And promotions are on hold until further notice.

But that doesn't mean you can get complacent. There are things you can do NOW to build your skills and move to the front of the line—so when things do get better, you are the obvious choice for promotion.

On this episode of Career Confessions, I share three simple steps you can take to position yourself for promotion, explaining why you should take action even if your company isn't giving raises at the moment.

I weigh in on why it's crucial to have a clear understanding of your role and relate what you do to the company's bigger business objectives.

Listen in for advice on operating two levels above your current position and learn how to approach conversations about the value you bring in every one-on-one with your boss.

Key Takeaways

Why you should position yourself for promotion even if your company's budget is frozen

Why it's crucial to have a clear understanding of what's expected in your role—and make it a point to consistently over-deliver

How to understand your role from your boss's point of view and map out opportunities for growth

The value in tying your contribution to your company's business objectives

My exercise for translating the work you do to a dollar amount

How getting clear on the value of your work builds confidence

Why I recommend aiming two levels higher than your current role

Why it's important to have conversations about the value you bring in every 1:1 with your manager

How to determine what's important to your boss and focus your work accordingly

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Resources

Andrea's Success Blueprint Vault Mastermind

Do you have colleagues who always get picked to lead big projects or get promoted quickly? Curious what they're doing to be so influential at work?

On this episode of Career Confessions, I share my top five strategies to earn influence at work, challenging you to consistently deliver above the mark—even when no one is asking.

I explain how to gain the respect of peers and senior leaders by helping others win, encouraging you to connect with the vision for your organization and get clear on what you collectively want to accomplish.

Listen in for insight on investing in personal development to build credibility at work and learn what you can do TODAY to start earning the influence you want and growing into the next version of yourself.

Key Takeaways

How to align your expectations with your actions around gaining influence at work

How I define influence as the ability to show up and make an impact when no one is asking and be sought after for input

Why consistently delivering above the mark is the foundation of influence

How to earn respect by letting go of your personal agenda to help others win

How to become an active listener and connect with the mission of your organization

Why it's crucial to get clear on what you want to accomplish and take action to fulfill the vision for your company

How to build credibility by investing in personal development and finding people who challenge you

How to earn influence by leaning into what you're good at and bringing in experts for things that are not your strong suit

Connect with Andrea

Andrea Martin Consulting

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Resources

Andrea's Success Blueprint Vault Mastermind

Are you getting the most out of LinkedIn?

The professional social networking site can be a powerful tool, but most of us don't take full advantage.

So, what can we do to build out our profiles in a way that attracts the opportunities we want?

On this episode of Career Confessions, I describe what holds people back from using the LinkedIn tool to its full potential and explain how to optimize your profile to maximize the opportunities that come your way.

I weigh in on the value of recommendations, challenging you to connect with people you've worked with before and leverage LinkedIn to network with leaders in your industry.

Listen in for insight on reaching out to people on LinkedIn from a place of servant leadership and get my top ideas for content to post that builds your brand and creates conversations with other influential people.

Key Takeaways

Why LinkedIn will only get more powerful in the coming years

How optimizing your LinkedIn profile maximizes the opportunities that come your way

How to generalize the business impact of confidential aspects of your job description

Who to ask for recommendations and what those recommendations tell potential employers about you

How LinkedIn can 10X your ability to network with leaders in your industry

My top ideas for content to post on LinkedIn to build your brand and create conversations with influential people

Who to reach out to on LinkedIn and why it's crucial to come from a place of servant leadership

The value in connecting with people you've worked with before

Connect with Andrea

Andrea Martin Consulting

Andrea on Instagram

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Andrea on LinkedIn

Resources

Andrea's Free eBook: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Do you feel stuck in a job that no longer serves you?

Maybe you're making really good money. Or your family is super-proud of your spot on the corporate ladder. Or maybe you just don't want to veer from the plan you had for your life.

But if you're unhappy, something needs to change.

On this episode of Career Confessions, I'm sharing what I learned from quitting my job without a plan and giving you permission to feel confused about whether to stay in your current role.

I explain how to identify your non-negotiables and must-haves—and then explore career opportunities that align with those core values.

Listen in for insight on mapping out an exit strategy and find out what small steps you can take TODAY to find fulfilling work that unleashes your full potential!

Key Takeaways

Why you don't have to stay stuck in a job that no longer serves you

The breaking point when I could no longer stay at my job working in the oil fields

How to identify your non-negotiables and must-haves + find work that aligns with those core values

What an exit strategy looks like and how to design one of your own

The challenge of taking the first step to leave a job (especially if that's all you know)

Why it's okay to feel confusion as you make the decision whether to keep your job or try something new

The steps you can take to gather data re: your job options

The danger in waiting too long to take action when your work no longer serves you

How I quit without a plan and what I would do differently if I could go back

Why it's crucial to put yourself first vs. make decisions for other people

Connect with Andrea

Andrea Martin Consulting

Andrea on Instagram

Andrea on YouTube

Andrea on LinkedIn

Resources

Schedule a 90-Minute Coaching Intensive with Andrea

Andrea's Free eBook: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

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