YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and Founders

E92: How to Invest in Your Career


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Are you happy with your job? Is your career tied to your passion or your purpose? A whopping 70% of people are unhappy with their jobs. Is that you?    Part 3 of this 4-part series is all about your career. The most profitable investment you will EVER make is to yourself.    What you can expect: 
  • Why when you feel good about yourself and you're compensated fairly, you're able to do better work
  • The reason 70% of workers are dissatisfied with their jobs
  • Leveraging your transferable skills to find a new job
  • Social media stalking (in a good way) to learn more about the companies that interest you
  • Crafting your job wish-list
  • A powerful conversation with L'oreal Thompson Payton, Founder of LT in the City discussing switching careers from journalism to non-profit, crafting her job wish-list and continuing her side hustle 

Today's YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! crazy, big idea is to get real on the concept of investing in yourself. When you make the decision to invest in yourself, you send a powerful message to yourself and to the world.

You are declaring that you are important enough to devote time, energy and space to your growth, to your learning, and to your personal goals no matter the size or the scope.

 

Episode Resources: 

  • Learn more about L'oreal Thompson Payton (www.ltinthecity.com)
  • Webinar: Ladies Get Paid! Salary Negotiation 
  • Book: You are a Bad Ass by Jen Sincero

Past episodes referenced in today's episode: 

  • Episode 69: How to Find Your Why, Build Connections, and Learn New Skills
  • Episode 53: Keep in Touch with Jes Perez

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