Career Warrior Podcast

Today, we're going to talk about unlocking your creativity during a period of transition. Our amazing speaker today is Clara Chorley. In the recording, Clara talks about how to get creative -- and discusses the 4 stages of career transition.

Clara is a career satisfaction expert who founded her business during the Great Recession. Clara has helped many professionals land better jobs and start their businesses...through 1-on-1 career coaching and keynote speaking. Clara has traveled through 44 countries and 5 continents -- and worked with organizations as diverse as Ernst and Young - and the Millennium Village Project in Africa.

This is special recording was done as a talk for COVID-19 Career Care Facebook group on 3/24/2020.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Join our COVID-19 Career Care Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/
• Attend the free General Assembly event (3/27/2020) by registering here: https://ga.co/2UvLT7S
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
• Connect with Clara Chorley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarachorley/

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Join the COVID-19 Career Support Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/

Today, we'll cover goal-setting and remaining in charge of our lives. Whether it's the current COVID-19 situation or a lifelong career goal of yours, we'll help you stay motivated by keeping you focused on your process and what you're in control of. This is bonus material from our 123rd episode with Denise Hamilton. Denise is the founder and CEO of Watchherwork.com, a company that vows to become the #1 advice destination for women in the world. Denise is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and media personality who has presented to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and professional organizations all over the US. She is currently the host of Lifetime's "Project Comeback." 

Resources mentioned in episode:

• Join the COVID-19 Career Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrgentCareerCare/
• Digital course: Master yourself, Master your world
• Watchherwork.com
• Denise's IG: @watchherworkTV @officialdham
• Denise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltondenise/

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We have a special episode today to help alleviate some of the pain and anxiety you may be facing regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. There are a lot of worried people out there, and I wanted to release an episode about your job search during this time of uncertainty.

Here's what we cover:

1. Remain calm.
2. Define what is important to you during this time of crisis.
3. Be proactive and create your action plan. 

Resources mentioned in the episode::

• LinkedIn article on companies that need workers now: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/companies-that-need-workers-now-4796244/
• Emotional intelligence study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131119153027.htm

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Today, we’re speaking to the women warriors in the audience about how they can thrive at work and live out the career of their dreams. We will talk about mastering our mindset, energy, and goals to advance our careers. 

We will touch upon...

• How to let go of beliefs and assumptions that no longer serve you
• How to take action to help you be your best self and propel yourself to success

My next guest, Denise Hamilton, is the founder and CEO of Watchherwork.com, a company that vows to become the #1 advice destination for women in the world. Denise is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and media personality who has presented to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and professional organizations all over the US. She is currently the host of Lifetime's "Project Comeback." 

She’s also worked as a professor of business communication and COO of Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, advocating for the advancement of women through leadership and mentorship.  

Here's what I ask Denise:

• What are some specific internal challenges that women are dealing with in 2020?
• You cite WatchHerWork.com as helping to close the achievement gap for women. What causes achievement gap for women in the workforce?
• You’ve interviewed hundreds of successful women executives, and you cite that the common thing that binds them is their ability to master themselves so they can master their world. Can you talk about what “Master yourself, Master your World” means? 
• What’s mastering your mindset about?
• Energy is a HUGE topic that we’ve covered before on this podcast. What nuggets of knowledge would you have for someone looking to manage their energy?

Resources mentioned in episode:

• Digital course: Master yourself, Master your world
• Watchherwork.com
• Denise's IG: @watchherworkTV @officialdham
• Denise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltondenise/

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Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most common struggles I deal with in our job seeker meetup group: managing the job search when changing cities.

Here are the questions we cover:

• How do I address the fact that I’ve changed cities within my resume? 
• Where do I say I’m located on my LinkedIn Profile?
• What if I’m a city hopper?
• How do I manage my job search in real life?
• What if I’m applying for remote jobs? 

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Listen to Homebound Radio
• #104 Explaining a Gap Year or Travel on Your Resume
• #112 4 Quick Steps to Hacking the ATS

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Today, we’re going to talk about dealing with people and improving your networking strategy -- all so you can improve your professional life or job search. That’s right -- it’s time to “win friends and influence people.”

And for today’s show, I brought on the best guest possible for the topic. Scott Whitaker is a director for the Diocese of Austin, where he’s in charge of fundraising, development, and communication in a diocese with over 3 million Catholics. The reason Scott is on the show is because he’s a great networker and communicator, and a living example of how to respectfully deal with other people in a world that values money and fighting your way to the top. 

So today, we’ll touch upon what it’s like working in the nonprofit world, but most importantly, we will cover how to deal with people in your networking approach. 

Here's what I asked Scott:

• Let’s cover the non-profit angle for just one moment. Why do you work in a non-profit? How is life typically different from the corporate world? 
• Where have you had to use networking and dealing with people in your past or current position?
• What’s your philosophy in dealing with people?
• What specific advice would you have for a job seeker who is looking to break into an industry or apply for a job?

Resources Mentioned in the Show:

• Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwhitaker95/
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
• Austin Diocese webpage: https://austindiocese.org/
• Catholic Foundation - Diocese of Austin: https://catholicfdn.org/

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Today, we’re going to talk all about resume gaps -- and help you deal with your own if that’s something you’re worried about. What are we talking about when I say resume gaps?:

• Perhaps you’re not currently employed and applying for jobs.
• Perhaps you have a spacial gap somewhere in your career timeline.
• Or perhaps the job you’ve been in for some time is not relevant to the next one you’re applying for. 

Regardless of what your specific situation is, it’s how you take action that will determine its effect on your job search. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Blog: How to Disguise a Career Gap in Your Resume
• Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw

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Today, we are staging a debate on how long your resume should be. Should it always be 1 page? Or longer?

We are live here in Austin, TX .... at our Austin Job Seekers meetup! We have a bunch of job seekers in the room watching with an exciting energy! 

Why are we having a debate? Simply put: resume length is such a contentious topic, and there is so much conflicting advice on the matter. Some say your resume should be one page. Some say it should be longer. I say: let’s stage a debate and let the listeners decide for themselves what to believe. Because at the end of the day here, my goal is to present to job seekers two different sides of the coin and let them decide based on the rationale. 

Today, I’ve brought in two of the best people I could find with opposing opinions:

Merryn Roberts-Huntley is a career expert and Founder of Made to Hire, a company focused on helping professionals get what they want in their careers. Professionals call Merryn their “secret weapon” Merryn has worked with a bunch of brands including... NIKE, ADIDAS, and Major League Soccer. 

Lisa Novak is the head of talent at Data.World. She’s an HR rockstar with a history of driving growth in company culture, talent management, and workforce growth...even helping her company to land on a list of best places to work in Austin. 

We have a lot to cover in such little time, so let’s launch right into it with our 119th episode of the Career Warrior Podcast!

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisanovakhr/
• Check out data.world (Lisa): https://data.world
• Follow Merryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madetohire/
• Check out Made to Hire (Merryn) https://www.madetohire.com/
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw

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Today, we’re going to talk about avoiding burnout. I've experienced symptoms of burnout in the past, and I've overcome it during my own personal journey. We'll discuss what is is, how you know when you have it, and ways to overcome it.

Three ways to overcome:

1. Self-awareness: What’s causing the burnout?
2. Introduce a stimulus: Try something a different way than your normal routine.
3. Spa package time: Incorporate rejuvenating things within your typical week (in a recurring calendar event).

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• DON'T FORGET to journal about your experience and come up with your own stimulus and spa package time
• Japanese study about forest therapy: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2014/834360/
• Business news daily article on combating burnout: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/15173-combat-workplace-burnout.html
• Episode 102: What should you start, stop, and continue doing?: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leg-job-seekers-podcast/e/66308847?autoplay=true
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw

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Today, we’re going to talk about how to be seen as a high performer at your company.

Why you may want to listen to this episode:

• Maybe you just stepped into your new role and you want to be your best.
• Maybe you’re ready to land that promotion. 
• Or maybe you want to land another job and finally get paid what you’re worth. 

Ladies and gentlemen the time is now. We’re going to discuss high performance -- and especially how to communicate your value to the right people. 

Denise Liebetrau is a strategic HR and Compensation Consultant. With over 25 years of experience including with Fortune 500 companies, she’s coached many professionals so they can get the careers and salaries they deserve. She is the Founder and CEO of Prosper Consulting, an executive consulting firm.

...so let’s help you shine with this next episode. And let’s launch right into it with our 117th episode of the Career Warrior Podcast!

Here's what we cover:

• How would you define a high performer?
• Why would I even bother to be seen as a high performer at my company? 
• Let’s say I work at a company, I am a rising star, and I want to be seen as a high performer...what’s step 1?
• What should I make sure to highlight on my job application if I want to be seen as a high performer? Any tips here?

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Check out Prosper Consulting: https://prosperconsultingllc.com/
• Book Recommendations: https://prosperconsultingllc.com/book-recommendations
• Connect with Denise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseliebetrau/
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/

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