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In today's episode, we're diving into the importance of owning your own narrative and speaking up for yourself. Co-host, Tywauna Wilson shares practical strategies and tips to help you assert yourself with grace and confidence. This episode was inspired by a question sparked during a recent emerging leaders panel discussion, that asked... "What advice would you give your younger self ?" It became clear that speaking up for ourselves is a fundamental skill that many struggle with. This episode will cover the reasons behind this struggle and how we can overcome them. 

Here are a few of the strategies to help you own your own narrative with grace and assertiveness but you have to listen to the whole episode to get all of them 🎙️

• Understand your worth: Believe in your unique value and let it empower you.
• Identify your needs and desires: Reflect on what truly matters to you.
• Develop assertive skills: Learn to express yourself while respecting others.
• Choose the right moment: Timing is crucial when speaking up.
• Use clear and concise language: Communicate your thoughts effectively.

Don't let others create your narrative - take control and own it.  Let's dive in and start speaking up!

EPISODE 10: ELEVATE YOUR CAREER: THE DO'S AND DON'TS TO PITCHING YOURSELF

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When it comes to healthcare, fear, and anxiety can be major obstacles to providing optimal care. Patients can feel overwhelmed by the decisions they need to make, and the intense emotions they experience can make understanding the information they receive difficult. This is where effective communication comes in. By engaging in meaningful conversations, healthcare professionals can help alleviate some of this fear and anxiety and create a more positive healthcare experience. 

This is the topic that Stephanie Whitehead discusses with author, speaker, and facilitator, Mindy Spigel, RN, MSN, CPXP in this episode.  Mindy is the author of the best-selling book There’s a Snake on My Head! Strategies for Alleviating Fear and Anxiety in Healthcare For Patients, Families, AND Healthcare Teams. 

In this episode, Mindy provides valuable insight into the aspects of fear and anxiety that hinder patient care. Mindy and Stephanie discuss the importance of creating a safe and welcoming space for patients and their families. They also provide practical strategies for healthcare professionals to use when communicating with patients. 

Tune in to hear insightful and practical tips on how laboratory professionals can help create a positive healthcare experience for all patients! You won’t be disappointed!

Mindy Spigel's Bio:
Mindy Spigel’s passion is helping people create meaningful connections as a leader, a team member, and while caring for customers. She enjoys helping leaders build strong teams and exceptional work environments. She is committed to helping teams communicate, respect each other, and work together effectively. It is her desire to alleviate fears, build trust, and create an exceptional experience for all. Mindy is proud to be a nurse and has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nursing. Mindy has been honored to have presented at numerous National, State, and local conferences and provided consultation and coaching to various organizations. In 2018, Mindy completed a research study on the fears of patients and families. She published a book on Amazon entitled, “There’s a Snake on My Head! Strategies for Alleviating Fear and Anxiety in Healthcare (for patients, families, AND health care teams) based on her research and experience

Connect with Mindy Spigel:
Website: mindyspigel.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mindyspigel/

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In this episode, the eLABorate Topics co-hosts discuss the importance of preparation before attending a virtual or in-person conference. 

Tune in as they offer tidbits and tips such as 

• Setting clear goals before attending a conference (which is essential in order to make the most out of the event)! 
• Tailoring the sessions you attend towards your professional goals and objectives  
• Researching the available speakers, and exhibitors 
• And, developing a networking strategy to ensure that you are connecting with the right people. 

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Are you a medical laboratory professional who feels unfulfilled, burnt out, or stuck in your current role? You're not alone. 

Many talented lab techs and scientists struggle to find meaning and satisfaction in their daily work. However, there are steps you can take to find or create a lab career that truly aligns with your passions, strengths, and professional goals. 

In this week's episode of Elaborate Topics, join host Lona Small as she provides guidance to help reinvigorate your passion and discover a rewarding career path in the laboratory. 

Lona draws from her own experiences overcoming setbacks and reinventing her career as well as insights from other seasoned lab professionals. 

Whether you're a new tech looking to explore different opportunities or a veteran seeking purpose beyond your current position, this episode will energize and empower you to take control of your career and reach new heights of professional fulfillment.

• Lona advises those at a career crossroads to explore new opportunities both inside and outside their field to find what lights them up. Volunteering can help build skills and satisfy curiosity.
• Knowing your core values through self-assessment will help identify the right roles and environments for you. Articulating these values helps in interviews and networking.
• Understand your unique core role by identifying your outstanding skills, the work that makes you happiest, and disciplines you're curious about. This shapes fulfilling roles.
• Know your personal attributes that suit desired roles. Use strengths like emotional intelligence and intellect as assets. Align physical abilities with role demands.
• Have a clear vision to picture yourself in a new role and provide direction and motivation towards that goal. Refer to episode 66 on vision setting.
• Do self-exploration to find roles that fulfill you rather than hopping between unfulfilling jobs. Start simple, like new techs trying different areas. Seasoned techs can do a core role inventory.

Listen to the full episode for details.

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In this episode, co-hosts Stephanie Whitehead and Tywauna Wilson chat and recap their favorite motivational and inspirational eLABorate Topics episodes from Season 3 thus far.  

Tune in as they:

•  Discuss the impact of healthy connections on professional motivation
•  Share tips for building stronger networking relationships
•  Highlight success stories of entrepreneur relationships from previous episodes

Revive and thrive through encouraging episodes as we help listeners prioritize their own well-being for sustained growth and motivation through 2023. 

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In today's episode, "Transforming Job Rejection," we tackle the disheartening and frustrating experience of receiving a job rejection. We've all faced it at some point, but it's crucial to remember that there is always a silver lining. To kick things off, our host, Tywauna Wilson, shares a personal experience of interviewing for a laboratory project manager role and receiving the dreaded rejection letter. Despite the disappointment, she found empowerment by embracing a growth mindset.

Rejection doesn't have to be the end of the road. Tywauna emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, highlighting the value of evaluating our interview preparation process and identifying areas for growth. By viewing rejection as an opportunity to learn and improve, we can become better equipped for future career opportunities.

Key takeaways: 

1. Embrace a growth mindset and self-reflect
2. Seek Feedback and analyze job fit 
3. Enhance Your Elevator Pitch
4. Expand Your Network
5. Creating a personal development plan and building resilience

Reflection  Questions:

• Can you think of any instances where job rejection was a blessing in disguise, leading you to better career opportunities?
• What specific skills or areas of improvement have you identified through job rejections?
•  In what ways can job rejection help us become more resilient and better equipped for future job interviews?

EPISODE 10: ELEVATE YOUR CAREER: THE DO'S AND DON'TS TO PITCHING YOURSELF

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In today's episode, we have a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on a topic that is often overlooked in the workplace - grief. We are joined by our guest, Dana Powell Baker, who is the manager for academic partnerships with the Association of Public Health Laboratories. Dana brings a wealth of expertise in higher education, relationship building, laboratory operations, and healthcare simulation.

Together, we delve into the importance of having tools and resources to manage grief in the workplace, sharing personal experiences, and exploring how to support colleagues in their own grieving processes. We discuss the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding grief, particularly for minority women. We also highlight the need for proactive support and discuss ways in which managers and colleagues can create a compassionate and caring environment.

Key takeaways from this episode:

1.  Educate and Familiarize: Become familiar with bereavement policies and resources within your work setting. Regular communication with HR will help you better understand the available support. Advocate for interactive presentations and modules on grief leadership to bridge the training gap.
2.  Create Spaces for Dialogue: Foster open and compassionate communication by creating safe spaces for professionals to share their experiences with grief. Incorporate bereavement education and training into leadership conferences and online learning packages.
3. Normalize the Conversation: Address grief in the workplace and break down stigmas and biases. Provide support and resources, even for colleagues who may choose not to disclose their situation. Have resources readily available, such as bereavement policies, leave procedures, and community resources for financial assistance.

Remember, supporting grief and loss is an essential part of building a compassionate and inclusive workplace culture. Let's come together to create a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. It's time to eLABorate on this important topic. Let's get started!

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Guest Bio:
Dana Powell Baker is the Manager for Academic Partnerships with the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). An ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist, her areas of expertise include higher education, learning and development, relationship building, laboratory operations, interprofessional education and healthcare simulation. In addition to her professional responsibilities, she is a champion for STEM as well as an advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Furthermore, she serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center in the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Mrs. Baker has been recognized with various awards for her contributions and service to the laboratory profession most recently being named as a co-recipient of the 2022 ASCP President’s Award. She serves in leadership roles across professional organizations including the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS). She is actively engaged mentorship of emerging laboratory professionals.

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-In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast Lona Small discusses how tech companies like Amazon are expanding into healthcare and clinical labs. There are concerns that these companies don't understand the complex regulations and expertise needed to properly run clinical labs. 

 - However, there are also opportunities for collaboration between traditional clinical labs and tech companies. Clinical labs have deep expertise that can complement the technology, workflow, and delivery expertise of companies like Amazon. 

 - Collaboration is like a multiplier - it exponentially builds on combined expertise, generates innovative solutions, demonstrates and amplifies value, and allows for growth through learning.

 - Listen to the full episode to see  examples of collaboration within labs, across healthcare disciplines like nursing and physicians, and outside of healthcare like with blood drives. Benefits include improving processes, reducing errors, and gaining influence.

 - Clinical labs should embrace collaboration, both internally and with outside parties like tech companies, to demonstrate their value, gain influence, and make an impact in improving healthcare. Isolation in silos is limited, but collaboration taps into diverse expertise for solutions.

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In this episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead shares her insights on how feedback can be a powerful tool for employee growth and development. She explains the importance of feedback in understanding an individual's strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for learning and personal growth. Stephanie then provides tips on how to have casual conversations about career aspirations and skill-building with employees, as well as how to create personalized development plans.

With these tips, listeners gain practical advice on how feedback can be used as a catalyst for continuous learning and professional development. Stephanie helps us understand how feedback can be a great resource for employees and employers alike, as it allows employees to set and reach their goals and helps employers ensure their employees continue to grow and develop.

So join Stephanie Whitehead and gain insight on how to use feedback to support employee growth and development.

To hear other episodes on this topic:
eLABorate Topics | Episode 22- Strategies for Enhancing Team Cohesion (directimpactbroadcasting.com)
eLABorate Topics | Episode 6: The Effects of not focusing on the team you already have. (directimpactbroadcasting.com)

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In this episode, co host Tywauna Wilson sits down with Eve Brunson from Qmedix. They discuss the value of additional degrees and certifications for medical laboratory professionals. They share insights on career pathways, the benefits of specialist certifications, and the importance of exploring opportunities beyond the traditional hospital laboratory. Eve also sheds light on the critical shortage of lab professionals and offers strategies for attracting and retaining talent in the field. Tune in to discover ways to advance your career in the medical laboratory and make a positive impact in patient care.

Guest Bio:
Eve Brunson, MS, MBA, MLS(ASCP)SBB,CQA, CMQ/OE(ASQ) is passionate about medical lab sciences. In 2017, she founded Qmedix - the first & only full-service, workforce development firm dedicated to medical laboratory professionals. Eve’s career has spanned over 30-plus years of progressive experience as a medical laboratory scientist, blood bank specialist, reference lab supervisor, Director of Leadership Development for federal employees, Staff College Administrator for FDA; MLS, MLT and SBB Program director, workforce development and Director of a corporate university of a federal agency. Qmedix products include Beyond the Bench – a series devoted to leveraging ASCP credentials in other STEM and non-STEM career funnels; From Scientist to Supervisor – creating a career path for those interested in transitioning into management; Leadership/Management in the Movies Series to help clients identify and hone their leadership style and a free, weekly livestream event – QCram™ to assist students and non-credentialed professionals ace their ASCP examinations.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve-brunson/

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