Career Warrior Podcast

Today, we are talking about volunteer experience as a gateway to landing your dream job! Yes, we are going to talk about the idea of free work. It is such a powerful principle and one of the best ways to open doors that were not there in the first place. 

Here's what we cover:

Part 1: Why you should volunteer for jobs and how it can benefit you. 

• Getting experience: Just because it’s unpaid experience doesn’t mean that the experience itself isn’t as valuable as experience if it were paid. You’re still learning the skillset and doing what you want to do. 
• Opportunities to Move Your Life Forward with Paid Jobs: Oftentimes, it’s a matter of proving yourself, connecting with people, and you’ll eventually meet the right person to get you in a position.

Part 2: Communicating your experience on a resume and within networking opportunities

• Resumes Resumes are flexible documents. It’s key to talk about the ordering of the experience here. Just ask yourself: how much would you rather them read the volunteer experience than the other stuff?
• LinkedIn Profiles Make sure you have experiences listed on your LI profile. The beauty about LI is that you can often link the company with all the employees that have that experience. 
• Communicate Internally to the places you’re volunteering for See what people in that organization have had professional experience within that field. Set up a meeting with them to ask how they broke into their particular field.

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Today, we’re going to cover how to boost your productivity at work by getting your body moving! This is vital to our health as warriors, how well we feel, and how we perform at work. 

Here's what we cover:

• Why exercise? 
• Movement in a sedentary lifestyle
• Exercise benefits and techniques for energy
• Cold Showers

Resources mentioned during show:

• Brain Fog Fix: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/1401946488
• All Day Energy Diet: https://www.amazon.com/All-Day-Energy-Diet-Double-Your/dp/1401945694
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325725.php
• https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/44/3/179
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030698770700566X

Health Disclaimer: Always contact your physician first before attempting any fitness routine, including any mentioned in this show. This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist.

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We hope you enjoy today's episode about one of the toughest questions asked in interviews! Here is the call-to-action and resources mentioned in the show:

• Write down your top 2-3 weaknesses (maybe this can help you actually in your career!).
• Rehearse saying it out loud at least five times.
• Check out our podcast episode with Merryn Roberts Huntley here: https://shows.pippa.io/job-seekers-podcast/episodes/36-how-to-crush-the-interview
• Read the blog with the full list of answers here: https://www.letseatgrandma.com/blog/interview-weaknesses/

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Today, we’re going to cover how to properly wind down and what to cut out for restful sleep!

Heart of the podcast

• Optimizing Caffeine intake 
• Nailing Alcohol Moderation
• Controlling Light Exposure
• Social Media Moderation
• Get that Winddown Routine
• Quick Note on Supplements (e.g. Melatonin)

Resources Mentioned in Show:

• https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-alcohol-affects-quality-and-quantity-sleep
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321431.php
• https://www.health.com/sleep/how-to-shut-off-brain-sleep

Health Disclaimer: This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist.

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Today, we are talking all about sleep -- and why we need it to be successful at work!

Here's what we cover:

• What happens to our brains when we sleep?
• How do sleep cycles work?
• How can we maximize our deep restorative sleep?

Resources mentioned in podcast:

• https://jamesmaas.com/
• https://www.sleep.org/articles/what-happens-during-sleep/
• https://www.sleep.org/articles/temperature-for-sleep/
• https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/5/e1601555
• https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/187/3/427/4056592
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3047226/?report=classic 
• https://io9.gizmodo.com/why-we-need-to-sleep-in-total-darkness-1497075228
• https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/pages/factsheet_circadianrhythms.aspx

Health Disclaimer: This is not specific advice, and we recognize each person is different. This is general advice based on research published online by experts. And these are my personal experiences. If you have any issues needed to be treated, please contact your doctor or local therapist.

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Today, we have an episode all about getting promoted. We will hear from Carla Bass, a communication expert and retired officer from the U.S. Air Force on how to position ourselves for a promotion.

Colonel Carla D. Bass has an impressive 30 year history in the U.S Air Force under her belt. According to her bio, she’s worked with general officers, ambassadors, and congregational delegations on some many impressive things, including hundreds of personnel appraisals. For 15 years, Carla taught thousands of Air Force personnel how to write powerfully. Carla now composes written products for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, so they are sent to Congress and the White House. She also founded her company Write to Influence!...and wrote an award -winning book with the same name so that she can help professionals get hired and move up in their careers. (We will cover that book at the end of this episode).

Here's What We Cover:

• The mechanics of how to ask for a promotion. How can we set up a meeting to get a promotion in the horizon?
• The input for a performance review. How do we get a solid package together for job seekers looking for a promotion?
• Let’s talk about the job diary. Why is tracking work performance so important, and how can we use this to our advantage? 
• Some other ideas for positioning yourself for a promotion:
• Volunteering to chair projects.
• Strategizing your way to success.
• Submitting subordinates for awards.
• What’s the biggest mistake professionals make when they are trying to get promoted within their company?

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Order Write to Influence!, Carla's book as mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Write-Influence-Appraisals-Scholarships-Internships-ebook/dp/B01MSL1XF9
• Find out more about Carla, her bio, and her workshops on her website: https://writetoinfluence.net/

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We’re going to be covering some eating fundamentals during this podcast--what you should CUT OUT, ADD in, and supplement if you want to feel better at work. I’m going to do my best to make it practical, because I know how incredibly hard it is to stay on the wagon.

7-day challenge mentioned in the episode:

• Cut out refined carbohydrates and processed foods completely!
• Replace with healthy complex carbs that give you more sustained energy (e.g. overnight oats)
• Eat 7 SERVINGS of fruits and vegetables per day (DON'T SKIP!)
• Increase EPA / DHA intake by eating food high in omega 3 (salmon)
• Cut down alcohol + caffeine intake (likely no more than 2 drinks per day).
• Increase water intake.

Don't forget to record how you feel on a daily basis (scale of 1-10). Seven days is only the start; continue doing this and keep up with most of the eating for the next 30 days to really feel the results!

Sources and links mentioned in the show:

• The Brain Fog Fix by Dr. Mike Dow: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fog-Fix-Reclaim-Memory/dp/1401946488
• Blood Sugar Levels: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20131023/lower-blood-sugar-levels-may-aid-memory-study-suggests
• Fish Consumption and Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12003654
• Fruits and Vegetables: https://www.brainmdhealth.com/blog/eat-more-fruits-vegetables/

Health Disclaimer:

This podcast provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this podcast or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. The opinions and views expressed on this podcast and website have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, health practice or other institution.

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During today's episode, we'll be talking about the importance of your energy and overall well-being.

I am ecstatic to announce our brand new MORE energy at work series, which is launching this Monday. It’s going to be a four part series on how to improve your energy levels incorporating your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Yes, we are getting deep. 

We’re going to be covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, and spiritual health, which all play a major factor in the way that we feel and perform, but first let me just tell you why this is an important.

Your Call-to-Action:

• CTA: Write down in a journal how you’ve been feeling at work. We are going to diary for the next month or so. 
• Your goal KPI -- is to raise yourself 5 energy points on a 10-point scale. So if you’re living at a mediocre 4 out of ten, then we’re going to raise you to a 9.
• If you’re feeling like a sack of crap lit on fire at a 1, we’re going to raise you to a 6 so you can at least be in the position to move on up to vitality.

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Today, we have an episode all about personal finance! As warriors, we recognize that our personal finances and careers are closely related, so I brought on James Love -- a trustworthy friend of mine who specializes in financial planning. As an experienced financial advisor with his own practice, he has an entire background in financial planning and an amazing story to tell. There is just something about James that makes you want to discuss your problems and come up with solutions together, and that’s why he’s here today. 

Here's what we cover:

What are some of the emotions people deal with in their personal finances?

What are some of the biggest financial challenges in your 20’s and 30’s?. We will cover the following:

• Getting a grasp on finances and nailing the budget.
• How to get a budget going.
• How to invest / save 50% more while having more fun. (Spend more and save more).
• How can we save more, while still being able to go out and live life?
• What’s the #1 mistake that people are making in their finances? 
• What’s one bad piece of advice that many other people in the financial world are giving to people out there? 

Resources for Listeners:

• Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-love-15787572/
• Email James about your personal situation: [email protected]

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