Hire Ground

Risk is necessary for career growth and progression – but everyone's appetite, and what they're willing to put on the table is different. In this episode, Steph explores how to define where you fall on the risk spectrum, create a solid list of non-negotiables, and why there's no such thing as a failure, even when a decision doesn't pan out. 

Just because we're living in a remote/hybrid work world doesn't mean presentations have to be blah. In this episode, Steph (a trained and experienced public speaker) shares her top tips for sorting out your tech situation, managing your nerves, and delivering your talk tracks like the smart, capable person you are. 

No, we're not talking about how to move a couch in a stairwell. Did you know that people change careers about 3 times in the span of their working lives? In this episode, Steph will explore how to nail down the details of how to get to your next destination, and how to socialize it so it becomes a reality. 

This week, Steph explores the world of professional coaching & mentorship, calling out some key reasons why it can be mega problematic, and sharing a very personal story as a cautionary tale. Just because someone says something you agree with doesn't mean they're qualified to offer you advice in exchange for your $$$.

It's another edition of Mail Bag, where I answer a few of your questions. We'll go into a bit more detail about how to determine your magic salary number, build your network virtually, define the value of professional certification programs... and there's a bit more quittin' chat.

It's time to polish your LinkedIn. In this episode, you'll get a few top tips on how to make the most out of your presence on the platform, going beyond your experience to bring a 360º version of yourself to life. Don't worry, this isn't about becoming a "thought leader" on the platform; it's all about filling in the right information so you get the visibility you deserve.

If you're not a human foghorn like I am, salary conversations and negotiations can be really uncomfortable. (I really, really like to negotiate.) In this episode, I'll break down how and why you should always ask for more money – with specific tricks for shaping salary discussions in your interview process, once you get an offer letter, and after you've been in a role and are looking for a promotion or raise. 

Friends! Animals! Lend me your (r)ears for a quick announcement about new episodes of Career Slut. And as always, thanks for tuning in.

Yes, that's an Arrested Development reference. Managing other people at work is no small task, yet it's often just thrown at people once they've gained enough tenure in their careers. I'm sharing how you can sharpen your mentorship skills, understand the difference between a manager and a leader, and develop a style that's authentic to who you are. New and seasoned bosses alike will find this one valuable.

It's the first edition of Mail Bag! I'm answering several of your questions about how to quit for the first time, how much PTO you should take when your company offers unlimited holiday, the biggest mistake I've made in her career, and a few other bits and bobs.