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Let Me Be Honest With You
When somebody starts a conversation with, "Let me be honest with you..." how do you react? Do you feel like it's going to be a pleasant conversation? Probably not...

So before they've even begun, you're already in a frame of mind. You're approaching this negatively. The odds that you are willing to hear them out are slimmer than if they would've started the conversation with a different phrase.

Let's address how to control our communication skills so we can eliminate things like this from happening, and have effective conversations!

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[03:12]
Word choice is crucial!

[03:54]
There is power in silence.

[06:07]
Silence can be uncomfortable, but it is also necessary at times.

[07:20]
Rambling can cause us to use filler words.

[09:57]
I read often, out loud and to myself. This helps me with my communication skills.

[12:17]
"So...um...so..."

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We're @craigancel on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! Follow us and interact with me. I love to hear from you.

[17:05]
Make your interactions count! Every word matters.

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4 Years of Career Growth Made Easy
After 180+ episodes we're still going strong! Tune in for our Career Growth Made Easy 4 year anniversary special.

Thanks to your generous support in a variety of ways we're growing in several ways.

Find out many high school and college students  had Career Growth Made Easy brought to them.

Explore what guests have been on Career Growth Made easy.

See what Central Florida businesses benefited from customized career coaching and...

Tune in for our great announcement about Hollywood, California! Yes, Hollywood!

Finally, be "Resume Ready" in 2024 by grabbing our Resume Master Class at anniversary special discount of 50% OFF!

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01:34
December 1, 2019 - Launched first 3 episodes!

02:54
Career growth coaching business and podcast launch right before Covid

04:09
Supporting a variety of topics and guests on the Career Growth Made Easy podcast

04:39
Vlad Iovu - Change Your Money Mindset

05:03
Miss Thunder - Being a Balcony Cheerleader

05:23
Madison Ancel - Digital Media Manager

05:50
Wayne Witczak - The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch

06:22
William Hung - American Idol, Entertainer, and Speaker

07:46
Niching down on Career Growth Made Easy - focusing on serving new and entry level career positions

08:16
One-on-One coaching during "Battle Stations Mode" - unexpected job loss!

11:18
Opportunity to speak at Podfest 2023 Orlando

12:42
Career Growth Made Easy splits and expands as Career Advancement with Craig Ancel

16:15
Craig Ancel brings customized coaching content to Central Florida Businesses: Sandvik / Alleima and Siemens Energy, Inc.

18:06
Craig Ancel shares Career Growth Made Easy content with Central Florida public and private high schools and colleges

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Grab your license to our Resume Master Class at 50% - Anniversary Sale Discount!

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How To Check Your Progress
"Am I making progress?" Well, if you're not sure how to define it, let's discuss how to track your progress today and see how much you've grown.

But how can we accurately determine if you've actually improved or not? It's more than a feeling. Let's see some results!

What kind of metric can we use to gauge how much we've progressed? It' time to perform a self-check.

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[02:38]
I recently spoke at Crooms Academy and shared career growth tips with the high school students

[05:06]
How does inflation affect us?

[06:49]
How do you make sure your pay raise increases with inflation?

[07:13]
Make sure you are always 'moving the needle' with your performance at work

[08:56]
Let's explore some important terms for today's episode

[12:29]
When you grow professionally, you grow personally!

[14:20]
What is your level of satisfaction with your job?

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Let's review!

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It's Time To Review Your Resume!
Do you know where your resume is? Hopefully you do! It's time to break out the old Word Doc - or even the pen and paper, and get to work!

If you're not currently looking for work and already have a steady job, this still applies to you. How? Tune into today's show to find out. As a sneak preview, I'll tell you this: you're doing yourself a disservice by not updating your resume, no matter your circumstances.

Check out today's show to find out more!

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[02:48]
Check out our new show called Career Advancement with Craig Ancel!

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Do you have a resume?

[05:37]
Not updating your resume regularly robs you of the opportunity to share your most recent achievements!

[06:57]
Most people put down tasks and activities as part of the job role...

[08:44]
Reflect on your work this year. Now, where do you want to go?

[11:08]
Don't sell yourself short! Add value-added statements.

[12:39]
Special Black Friday Offer! 50% OFF my Resume Master Class!

[15:10]
Perform a SWOT analysis on yourself for your resume

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How to Show Gratitude at Work
The giving season is drawing near. There's an attitude of gratitude in the air!

With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, you know what that means...end of the year performance reviews. How can you show you're grateful for your job while also reaching for more opportunities? Is there an effective, authentic way to ensure the highest chance for success with a promotion or raise?

What is this time of year REALLY all about? Let's wrap things up with a nice bow on today's episode!

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Are You Coachable?
It's so easy for others to critique us. But how easy is it for us to take criticism?

When you're given feedback, are you grateful? Irritated? Do you take the advice into account, or do you brush it off and focus on your own agenda? Do you know how to filter through unwarranted remarks and find the nuggets of gold hidden in plain sight?

Today's episode is all about how you handle constructive feedback. If someone were to coach you, would it be a success story? Let's perform a self-check and see if you are "coachable."

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Hunting for Seasonal Roles
If you're on the hunt for some extra cash, a seasonal job is a great short-term way to make additional money during the holidays. Lots of businesses are hiring, especially in the retail industry.

While it may make you busier than usual, the results can be worth the hard work. Let's explore your options as the holiday season continues on with today's episode!

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Why You Should Quit Your Job
What happens when you work your way through the hiring process, land the job you wanted, but after a while, you realize this may not be the job for you? It can feel like an inevitable challenge you must endure - but that doesn't have to be the case.

Still, what can you do? How do you navigate a work environment that isn't right for you? Are you truly willing to throw yourself back into the application process? What can you do to ensure this doesn't happen again? Let's talk about it all on today's spooky episode of Career Growth Made Easy!

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Reason #1: Lack of promotional options or support

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Reason #2: Unfulfilled promises

[06:40]
Reason #3: Poor communication

[09:49]
Reason #4: Misaligned payment

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Do you feel like you're just a number? A body to fill a seat?

[13:19]
Are you tuned into your work culture? Is there frequent gossip? How does that impact your environment?

[16:05]
Do you feel you're being mistreated at work?

[17:01]
If you don't feel respected or appreciated, this is a huge red flag. You may need to quit this job!

[19:45]
Are you interested in looking for another job? Not sure where to start? Book a coaching session with me so we can get you on the right track!

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Moving Back Home: How to Make the Most of It
The cost of living is just too high! Many young Americans are moving back in with their parents while money is tight - but this isn't a step backward in your career...it's just the opposite!

You have a golden opportunity on your hands to build up your savings, invest your time and energy into your craft/skills, and bounce back into the world with unwavering determination! What can you do to make the most of your time back at home? Let's talk strategy!

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[01:41]
It's too expensive to live on your own!

[03:15]
In college, I lived at home and worked part-time.

[06:50]
Interviewing Tips to Get You The Job (Episode #174).

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Minimize your costs while living at home, so you can save big!

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Time to dust off that resume!

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Looking for interview prep? Book interview coaching with me!

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In less than a week, my recent coaching client revamped her resume and got several job offers from within her desired industry!

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Minimize your costs, work as much as you can to boost your savings, and when you're ready to get back out into your desired field, revamp your resume!

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Book Interview Excellence  Coaching with Craig!

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When to Say That's Not My Job
I'm sure at some point or another, we've all felt overwhelmed, overworked, and overstressed at work - to the point where we just want to yell "THAT'S NOT MY JOB!" - but obviously, that would be inappropriate.

You should go out of your way to go above and beyond, always giving 110%, and so on...but is that really true? When is the right time to say, "That's not my job." How do you say it? How can you make this question work in your favor? Tune in!

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[01:39]
#027: That's Not My Job! Closed Minded Thinking

[03:05]
We're shifting gears to the post-Covid job world. What does it look like? Let me tell you of my recent travel around America.

[04:51]
Think about where you work. What's the environment like? Is it stressful? Toxic? Exciting?

[06:02]
You can use the powers of persuasion and negotiation to make things go your way at work - especially when you're being unfairly overworked.

[08:17]
The idea of multitasking is more a myth than a reality.

[10:45]
Why do companies feel they are short-staffed?

[11:50]
A recent story from one of my students is a perfect example.

[13:52]
Each of us can only do so much - that's why teamwork makes the dream work!

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