Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

By Stephanie DennisBusiness Careers

Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive episodes

May 27, 2024Compensation & Remote Work vs Compensation & In Office Work
What we talked about on this episode:
This episode was inspired by a TT video I saw where someone shared their remote compensation, hybrid comp, and in-office comp expectations.
It was said they ask for $20k more for in-office jobs and the person dueting it seemed shocked.
My response was good for them BUT that’s it?

Let’s talk about it.

Should you have different compensation expectations for a remote job vs a job you would be required to go into the office?
For simple math.

Let’s say your hourly rate is $40/hour.

Your commute:
1 hour per day, 30 minutes each way.
$40 x 5 x 50 weeks per year
= $10,000

15 miles each way, so that’s 30 miles per day round trip.
30 x 5 x 50 = 7500 miles you’re putting on your car each year.
The federal mileage rate right now is $.67/mile and at 7,500 miles we are looking at:
$5,025

Time and mileage just for your commute is now at:
$15,025 per year

Food:
Buy lunch 2x a week and bring lunch 3x a week
$10, which is conservative for a meal these days
$10 x 2 per week x 50 weeks per year
=1,000 extra on food

Between commute and food, we are now at $16,025

Clothes:
Unless you can wear the same shit you can at home, in the office, you have to account for additional clothing expenses.
Let’s say $2,000 a year on the lowest end.

Now we are at $18,025 just in expenses for commute, food, and clothing.

We haven’t factored anything in for the inconvenience. These are simply expenses.

Truly, do the math.
What makes sense?

Hybrid = I’d do 75% of whatever the in-office number you come to is.

If companies are hell-bent on getting people back into the office, awesome, compensate accordingly.

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12 min
May 13, 2024WTF Does All The Office Lingo Mean (Also can we just stop)?
What we talked about on this episode:
Let’s take this offline: discuss it later and/or in a different setting

Touch base: briefly connect or update on a topic

Put a pin in it: postpone or temporarily set aside a discussion

Think outside the box: consider unconventional or creative ideas

Circle back: Return to topic later for further discussion

Low-hanging fruit: Easily achievable or readily available tasks.

Get the ball rolling: Start a process or initiate an activity.

Move the needle: Make a significant impact or achieve progress.

Buy-in: Gain agreement or approval from others.

Close the loop: Complete a task or finalize a discussion.

Ping me: Contact me or send me a message.

Bandwidth: Capacity or availability to take on additional tasks.

Hit the ground running: Start a project or task quickly and efficiently.

Paradigm shift: Fundamental change in thinking or approach.

Out of the loop: Unaware of information or not included in discussions.

Play hardball: Adopt a tough or uncompromising approach.

Push the envelope: Challenge limits or try new and innovative approaches.

Put lipstick on a pig: Attempt to make something unattractive appear better than it is.

Running it up the flagpole: Presenting an idea for consideration or feedback.

Table that for now: Postpone discussion until later.

Under the radar: Happening without attracting attention or going unnoticed.

If someone hits you with one, ask clarifying questions!
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17 min
April 29, 2024The Importance Of and Strategies For Self Promotion
Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha

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Notes:
Most of us are not comfortable with self-promotion
That said, most of us do indeed need to leverage this skill
Whether in the workplace, for a business, or podcast, or social channels, etc.

Definition:
Dictionary.com
The action of promoting or publicizing oneself

What self-promotion is not?
Bragging
Huge difference between hey we made a new podcast episode vs we have the best podcast ever

Why is self-promotion important in our careers? AKA benefits to doing it
Promotion opportunities

Credibility

Personal branding

Builds confidence

Professional (and probably personal) growth

Gives you a leg up AKA a competitive edge

Career or job satisfaction

Build/rebuild your reputation

Increase visibility

Networking

Career development

Recognition

Develop leadership skills

Help overcome gender and/or diversity biases

Increased motivation

Puts your achievements center stage

Proves your value

Sets you up to be seen as a SME

Puts you in a position to take control of your career

Lead by example (fosters culture and can share other people's achievements too)

Tips/tools/techniques and resources
Be real and authentic

Set goals

Estbalish your version of EVP (employer value proposition) so EVP - employee value prop (AKA unique selling prop, AKA why you're a badass)

Start with what you know (current role, skills, knowledge

Network

Create a personal brand (portfolio if it applies)

Leverage social platforms

Seek feedback from team and others

Create a website

Design on brand (Canva, adobe)

Create content

Become a speaker

Refine your storytelling skills (people relate to stories)

Apply for awards

Get your read on

Leverage online courses

Seek out a mentor

Don't list:
Be fake

Lie/embellish

Be arrogant

Be selfish

Dismiss ethical issues

Ignore feedback

Over so it

Be greedy

Put all your eggs in the self-promotion basket
28 min
April 15, 2024Why You Should Be A Lifelong Learner + Benefits & Resources
Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha

Being a lifelong learner is so critical in today's society.
We are surrounded by constant change and we have to be able to learn and adapt to those changes
If we think about jobs that used to be relevant but are no longer:
Lamplighter (1900)

Switchboard operators (1975-1980)

Camera film developers (1990s)

Life operators (1970ish)

Milkman (1990s)

Video store operator (1995-2000)

Dictonary.com
The provision or use of both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout people's lives in order to foster the continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for employment and personal fulfillment
So it's not just going to school or attending college
It's a commitment to not stop learning

Benefits of being a lifelong learner:
Leadership development

Career advancement

Side gig opportunities

Keep your mind sharp

Stronger communication

Adaptability

Personal growth

Confidence

Health and wellness

Stay up to date

Networking opportunities

Fulfillment

Motivating

Help create new goals

Enjoyment

Exploring new passions or interests

Innovation

Job security

Develop critical thinking skills

Avoiding getting bored

How it can keep you relevant in your field:
Current knowledge

Career advancements

Develop/deepen problem solving skills

Networking

Professional growth

Future readiness / preparing for future changes

Adaptability

Increased confidence

Increased job security

Proactive

Sharpen your skills

Innovation

Global perspective

Resources:
Online courses (Coursera (EdX, Udemy, Massive open online courses MOOCs, MIT opencourseware)

Podcasts

YouTube

Blogs / websites

Libraries - physical and digital

Museums

TEDtalks

Open educational resources (Openstax)

Digital archives

Language education (Duolingo)

Coding (CodeAcademy)

DIY (YouTube, pinterest, wikihow )

Online forums (Reddit)

Social Media

Kids - learning platforms (abcmouse)

Books

Create A Plan Of Action
Set goals
Decide on your preferences
Online, in person, etc.
Create a list of subjects/topics
Schedule time
Track status
Ask for accountability help if you need it
Use all your resources
Learn
Practice and play
Debrief - what went well / not well / change
Make it continuous
20 min
April 01, 2024Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha

Marketing Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive Podcast Link

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We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!!

Notes:
Dictonary.com
The persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own effort or skills

Imposter Syndrome is very prevalent in the workplace
The why isn't always going to be clear
Every person is a human, all humans think differently, have different pasts, different traumas, different work experiences, different school experiences, etc.

Signs of imposter syndrome:
Self-doubt

Self-sabotage

Perfectionism

Difficulty accepting praise

Negative self talk

Constantly comparing yourself to others

Overachieving

Fear of failure

Minimizing your success

Fear you won't live up to expectations

Burnout

Workaholic - too many hours

Minimize your brilliance

Constant need for external validation

Lacking confidence

Difficulty dealing with pressure

Anxiety

Feeling like you're not good enough

Distrust or ignoring your intuition

You're the best of worst, no middle ground

Not applying to jobs despite being qualified

What causes imposter syndrome?
A lot of things can cause us to get imposter syndrome

A few examples:
School or work pressure

Childhood experiences (constantly being criticized)

Perfectionism

Mental health status - bad week

Mental health disorders (examples: OCD, Anxiety)

Success - achieved it but feel you don't deserve it

Personality traits

Lack of diversity and representation

Major life changes

Societal expectations

I've personally struggled with imposter syndrome many times.
Sometimes it's a phase of life that it something I had to work through for extended periods of time (Example - layoff )
Others it may pop up quickly and temporarily (Example - working on website)

How can imposter syndrome impact your career?
Work-life balance problems

Burnout

Missed opportunities

Trash communication

Lack of career progression

Decreased career satisfaction

Fear of failure (analysis paralysis)

Lack of self-development or motivation to do any

Procrastination

Confidence takes a hit

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Own it / acknowledge it

Talk about it

Retrain your mind (correct self-doubting thoughts, turn them into affirmations and keep repeating them)

Ask for help/support

Learn to accept praise

Take time for mindfulness and / or meditation

Set realistic goals

Learn to be flexible (goals, perfectionism)

Learn new skills

May want or need to get help from a counselor or therapist, etc.

Facts vs feelings (great review vs feeling like you're not doing enough)

Embrace failure and the lessons it brings

Remind yourself of whats important to you

Recognize and stop the spiral

Talk to yourself how you'd talk to your best friend (kindness, compassion)
39 min
March 18, 2024 19 Tips When You Are Struggling With Mental Health And Juggling It All
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You’re awesome!!
Go be your amazing self today!!!
15 min
March 04, 2024 Job Automation and Job Elimination
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We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!!
Go be your amazing self today!!!
13 min
February 19, 2024 17 Tips For How To Manage Job Insecurity (And Stay Sane)
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You’re awesome!!
Go be your amazing self today!!!
17 min
February 05, 2024 Learning To Trust Again After Past Work Trauma and Or Toxic Environments
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You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!!
12 min
January 22, 2024 Soooo We Are Working While The World Is On Fire?
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You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!!
15 min

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Content creator, host, and editor, Stephanie Dennis, is on a mission to empower people to take control of their careers by offering holistic career advice. The goal is to provide everyone with actionable tips, knowledge, skills, and confidence to crush their career goals.