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It's All in Your Message
Today's show complements our recent Episode 91: How to Market Your Best Self. You can market yourself strongly but still struggle. The key is to make sure your messaging is consistent, too.

With consistent marketing and messaging, you're set up for success - you can be on the road to Career Growth Made Easy.

So don't sell yourself short. If you've been working hard and putting in the effort, but not seeing results fast enough, it may be time to improve your messaging. This episode will show you how.

Plus, find out how salary offers differ between acceptable and exceptional resumes. Both may get you the interview, but maybe not the income you're looking for.

It's all in this week's episode. So listen now!

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Today's show strongly connects with our recent episode #91: How to Market Your Best Self.

[02:10]
Find out what was part of the inspiration behind today's show.

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Your passion is what drives you, it can accelerate your growth and help achieve goals faster!

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Are your outward messages consistent between your job, your nights, and weekends?

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Your messaging needs to be genuine and consistent to contribute to your Career Growth Made Easy.

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All your marketing and messaging needs to be consistent and tied together for optimum results.

[11:10]
See the salary offer difference between an acceptable resume and an exceptional resume.

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CGME: Ep 91 How to Market Your Best Self

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Multiply Your Mentorship
Your growth can be accelerated when you multiply your mentorship - but did you know there are different kinds? In today's episode, I talk about the 4 types of mentorship and how they can help you boost your career growth.

Most people are aware of the mentor and mentee relationship, but it doesn't stop there! You can expand your network and accelerate your growth by using more advanced approaches.

Tune in now to find out which of the 4 mentorship types is right for you and learn how to expand your network!

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The first type of mentorship is the mentor and mentee relationship.

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From individual tasks to larger projects or programs, mentors can offer great guidance and direction.

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What happens in a mentor and mentee relationship?

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The second type of mentorship is with multiple mentors, but in separate, individual sessions.

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Having multiple, individual mentors helps you determine your compatibility with each.

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The third type of mentorship is group mentoring with a single mentee.

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One key benefit of group mentoring is that conversations and guidance can expand based on the content discussed.

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Start out with a one on one mentor and mentee relationship and see how it goes. You can expand to multiple mentors over time.

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Our fourth and final mentorship topic is co-mentoring.

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As a mentor, be careful to watch out for signs of becoming overbearing and dominating the conversation.

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How do you get a co-mentoring session started?

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Co-mentoring requires both mentors to be open to give and take. This means being open to constructive feedback!

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CGME: Ep 52 Powerfully Placed Pauses (Craig's 3P Rule)

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Pros and Cons: Being A Jack of All Trades
It's great that we each have our own special knowledge and experiences to share. But what happens when you are a perpetual learner and always picking up on details? You could end up being a Jack of All Trades.

When you’re a Jack of All Trades, it can be a blessing and a curse. It’s great to be able to share life's experiences and the knowledge you have gained, but it can also be a hindrance. The more you know, the more you might want to do, despite being tired or busy.

In this episode, I share some of my recent challenging experiences and my personal take on the upsides and downsides of being a Jack of All Trades. Listen in to see if you fit the role, and how you might be affected!

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[01:01]
Learn a little bit about Craig's past and what makes him who he is today.

[02:02]
What happens when your car stereo amplifier is working, but you want more power?

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Was the car stereo amplifier upgrade project a success? Nearly!

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The moral of the story is important and don't judge a screw by its size, either.

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Are you a "Noticer" of people and your surroundings?

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Craig shares a little bit on his background and comments on his first episode.

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What do you notice when you're on a car ride or waiting in line for takeout?

[09:27]
Craig shares he's a car and home maintenance, repair, and improvement enthusiast.

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One problem with your car air conditioning is enough! Check your alternatives to see how to handle a second, potentially complicated, more costly repair.

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Craig reviews his pros and cons of being a Jack of All Trades

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CGME: Ep 1 Introduction to Craig Ancel

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How to Market Your Best Self

If you’re up for a promotion, looking for a new job, switching career paths, or just trying to rebrand yourself, this episode will help you construct an improved, professional self-image. Use the resources around you to boost your marketability and this will help your confidence skyrocket.

Don't overlook something that's available every day and for free - social media. You can share relevant posts/articles to gain exposure and even start conversations - you never know where they'll take you.

Today's episode covers several areas that can help you Market Your Best Self. Tune in today and start boosting your professional, self-image.

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[01:08]
Use the resources around you, they can help boost your marketability.

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Make sure you set up your resume for each specific job you go after. I call this targeting a job and offer Targeted Job Coaching if you need help.

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Don't forget about any volunteering work you do or contributions you make to your community.

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To keep up your spirits, go ahead and spruce up your workspace.

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Dress for the job, promotion, and life you want.

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Live the life you want. What is your goal? Do you need to rebrand?

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Read or listen to books on areas of your life you want to improve.

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Sign up for your Targeted Job Coaching today - improve your odds at getting an interview.
CGME: Ep 5 -What's in Your Junk Drawer?
CGME: Ep 88 - A Guide to Great Performance Reviews
CGME: Ep 4 -  1 of 32 - Time for personal improvement
CGME: Ep 34 - Does Speed Reading Really Work?

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7 Deadly Sins of Management
You may have heard of the 7 Deadly Sins, but did you know they can apply to management? We'll walk through each of these today and talk about how they apply to your work life. You might learn something about yourself or how you're being managed at work.
 
You'd be surprised how easily these things can happen! But when you're armed with knowledge, you can make better-informed decisions. See if any of the 7 Deadly Sins of Management are negatively affecting you or your performance.

Tune in to today's show to find out!

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Pride - Taking your position of leadership too far. Expecting everyone to respect you simply for your title and not earning it!

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Greed - Focusing on how you can make more money or get more attention, rather than thinking about customers’ needs.

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Lust - Getting distracted and frustrated at other managers’ teams and successes. Not being able to appreciate the efforts of those around you.

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Envy - Wanting praise when others are getting celebrated for their accomplishments. Getting frustrated when someone else recognized instead of you.

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Gluttony - Taking on more work/projects than you can handle and then falling behind/failing because of it.

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Wrath - Ruling with an iron fist. Choosing to always go full steam ahead without looking at the bigger picture or stopping to notice small details that are just as important.

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Sloth - Becoming lazy and delegating all your tasks to your team members or subordinates.

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How do these 7 Deadly Sins of Management affect you?

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Grab some of our free downloadable resources!

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CGME: Ep 45 - The Absolute Best Customer Service
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Taking Back Your Workday
Regardless of where you work and what you do, we can all become bogged down and even get into a rut. It's normal to feel stuck at times, but if that feeling is prolonged, it should be a sign of concern.

This episode will help you recognize some of these warning signs. Once you recognize them, you'll know how to deal with them and some steps you can take to get back on track.

Don't lose hold of hope. Don't let your dreams fall by the wayside! Get inspired by today's show and set a strong, proactive path forward.

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[01:19]
Shout out with listener appreciation feedback!
See Bonus Links at the bottom!

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Inspiration for today's show came from listener feedback and a famous line from the movie Shawshank Redemption.

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When we lose hope we can die inside.

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Our mission statement is “Unlocking career growth opportunities by removing barriers to success”.

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Taking Back Your Workday is about recognizing if you're in a rut and focusing on getting out of it and moving on!

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No matter where you work and what you do, it's worth giving it your best.

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How many times does the average person change jobs in their lifetime?

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How many careers are you likely to have?

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You can repurpose yourself and your resume!

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To Take Back Your Workday you need to focus on re-igniting your dreams and setting short, mid-term, and long-term goals.

Mentioned Links
CGME: Ep 84 - New Year, New You: Repurposing Your Skills

Bonus Links
CGME: Ep 46 - Ultimate Career Growth Performance: Transformation
CGME: Ep 02- Is Your Resume Holding You Back?
CGME: Ep 11 - Is My Resume Old?
CGME: Ep 75 - Resume Trends of 2021

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A Guide to Great Performance Reviews
Don't let another performance review cycle pass you by without taking action! You have the ability to positively influence your next performance review - more than you know. It all starts with taking proactive steps now.

Today's episode also touches on how inflation and COLA (Cost of Living Adjustments) affect you and your wages. Understanding these factors can help you get the most out of your job or promotional offers.

Listen to the episode, then download a digital copy of A Guide to Great Performance Reviews. Full of powerful tips and advice, this bonus material will really emphasize the key information of this episode.

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[01:28]
Wouldn't you want the opportunity to change how your performance review turns out and positively affect your pay increase?

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Get your free download of this episode's key topics and extra bonus content not discussed today!

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Do you know the average rate of inflation and how it affects your money?

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What happens if you hide $10,000 under your mattress?

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Your salary affects your buying power.

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A lot of performance reviews are routine and follow pre-defined processes and outcomes.

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Follow these steps to work toward great performance reviews!

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If you have ever been compared to a coworker how did it make you feel? And what did you do with that information?

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Take the proactive step to hold a mid-year performance review with your supervisor.

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You can also use this time to share your interest in an upward movement and ask about upcoming opportunities.

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Your recent performance reviews can hold a wealth of knowledge and serve as an improvement plan for your future.

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Here's a final tip if you're offered the choice of a salary increase or a one-time/end-of-year bonus.

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Don't forget to download your free copy of our Guide to Great Performance Reviews which includes bonus content!

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Free download of today's content with bonus material

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Travel Safety: Covid Reminder
As I've traveled through some of America's airports, I noticed some concerning behaviors that could negatively affect our health and safety.

Covid is still out there, so it's time for a reminder that some of our habits can hurt us! With so many touchpoints out there when we travel, we need to be extra vigilant and use caution with our hands and fingers.

Today's episode provides a summary of some of the touchpoints you might encounter when traveling by plane. It also serves as a reminder to boost our defenses against germs, especially Covid.

Listen to find out what I witnessed while recently traveling. I'll also share some reminders and tips for staying healthy!

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Please don't leave your luggage unattended...
 
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What about us, what should we be doing since Covid is still around?
 
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Our habits can negatively impact our health and our safety!
 
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Stairs, escalators, and elevators all have common touchpoints.
 
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When we're traveling we still need to eat, right?
 
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Be selective of what objects you touch and how you touch them.
 
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Be extra careful when eating fingers foods while you travel!
 
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Grab your free download of our Leadership Quiz!

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Grab your free copy of our Leadership Quiz, find out what kind of leader you are!

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How's Your Attention to Detail?
All too often, we can overlook details that are in plain sight. If we let this become a habit, we can start ignoring important pieces of information and miss out on a lot.

From daily conversations to written emails to critical documents, like your resume, attention to detail matters. Today, I'll help you polish up your skills and immediately implement an improvement plan.

In this episode, I talk about real-world examples that have happened to me. Regardless of what line of work you're in, details are important.

Listen now to find out where you can use your attention to detail more effectively.

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Can I put you on hold?
 
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I wrote "Check ID" on the back of my debit and company credit card.
 
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How much attention to detail do each of us process daily? How much do we overlook?
 
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How many times have thought or said "I'll get to that later?"
 
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Looking at the world differently, with attention to detail, allows us to take action.
 
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You can use your attention to detail in conversations.
 
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Written content email, texts, and even resumes can benefit from attention to detail!

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Resumes have a common problem source.

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If you're overloaded by email and text then don't wait another minute. Listen to one of our top downloaded shows that will help solve your problems.

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CGME: Ep 3 Overloaded by Email & Text
Free download - Tips to fix email overload
Land Your Dream Job - Free resume tips download

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Work Smarter, Not Harder in 2022!
It's not all about the time and effort you put in. It's not about how hard you work.  It all comes down to how smart you work.

It's easy to become overwhelmed at work and get caught up in the day-to-day grind.  Today's episode talks about where we can be consumed at work and several ways to overcome it.

If email overload is your nemesis, this episode has your solution.  If fear, stress, or anxiety have crept into your work life, I share some helpful tips to get your edge back.  Finally, with the new year starting out, you should start out with a clean slate.  Don't let your plate quickly fill up as you ponder the right decisions to make.

Learn how to address these three key areas in today's podcast episode.


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"Mistakes are a part of life; you can't avoid them. All you can hope is that they won't be too expensive and that you don't make the same mistake twice." ~ Lee Iacocca

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"Most companies and jobs are like machines, if you keep giving, they'll keep taking." ~ Craig Ancel
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Be aware of your emotional state at work, especially when you feel strong emotions coming on.

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Have you ever been impacted by fear of the unknown?

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The ability to make decisions in our lives is very important. When we choose to delay or not make a decision we have made a choice.

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If you're overwhelmed by email at work don't wait another minute, grab our free download to help unbury you today.

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Check out our podcast archive, Becoming Aware of Your Emotional Intelligence, ep 40.

[13:37]
Check out our new coaching sessions, one of them is right for you!

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Free Download: How to Fix  Email Overload
CGME: Ep 40 - Becoming Aware of Your Emotional Intelligence
New for 2022! Coaching with Craig 

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