Peeling Layers

January and February are typically when companies tend to do the bulk of their hiring. Even during the pandemic, it looks like the trend will continue.

Carmel and David discuss some of key tips to help you prepare for your next career move.

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Carmel and David share some common work from home tips that have worked for them and some that have not. Carmel also shares some really good examples on the parenting aspect of working from home and juggling a day job while also taking care of 3 kids! In her experience, sometimes decisions have to be made that incur costs, but the payoff is peace of mind!

Check it out and let us know what you think!

Did you ever wish you were taught something in college that would have helped you in your career? You're not alone. In this podcast, Carmel and David review a recent report by the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities that highlighted 11 key skills as critical growth areas for students preparing to enter the workforce. And guess what, they're all "soft skills!"

We cover the list of skills and highlight some tips to practice these skills on your own. We also share our experiences learning and applying these skills. As a manager, Carmel also shares what skills she sees that can be a great benefit to a team.

Working on these skills is a good start in helping you become successful in your career and can, more importantly, help keep your mental balance as you juggle your work and relationships. 

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Heading into the holiday season is typically where our stress levels start to peak. But given this year, some of our stress levels have already challenged. Carmel and David review some of the tips about stress management from various publications and how they've applied it to their lives. They also share some recent examples of how they've been managing stress.

Do you sometimes feel like you’re not good enough for your job or that someone is finally going to find out you’re a fraud? If so, the bad news is that you may be experiencing imposter syndrome. The good news is that you’re not alone, about 70% of career professionals experienced imposter syndrome at least once in their life. Carmel and David share their own imposter syndrome stories and give tips about how to work through those situations, because we may not be able to stop it, but we can manage ourselves better when we go through imposter syndrome. 

Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Send your feedback and any imposter syndrome stories to [email protected]. 

Now more than ever, networking has been a common tip for job-seekers to leverage. But what does that really mean? Carmel and David break down the elements of networking from the discomforts people feel when trying to reach out to tips on what to actually say when you reach out.

One thing's for sure, no matter where you are in your career, you already have a network. It's just a matter on how you use it. Listen in to learn more!

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Joining us in this episode is Carmel Redell, a Career Coach from The Every Person, as she shares how her business has changed since the pandemic began. Not only are there more people looking for assistance, Carmel has noticed that there's more people using her services more proactively than ever before!

As former coworkers, Carmel and I rift a little on our past experiences, what struggles we're going through now, and also share some insights on career tips we've experienced and learned from. Carmel even recalls the time she said something during an interview that may have affected her opportunity to get the job. Find out what it is on the podcast and share your feedback at [email protected].

Hey all,

Here's the first installment of Peeling Layers. In it, my wife was gracious enough to guest star and share her concerns and struggles while being laid off from the hospitality industry. We talk about how to move forward and review some helpful tips from the following articles:

"Reinventing Your Career in the Time of Coronavirus" by Herminia Ibarra, Harvard Business Review

"Better Make a Career Change Now If COVID Devastated Your Industry" by Robin Ryan, Forbes Magazine

"If the Pandemic is Stalling Your Career, Here are 18 Ways to Pivot" by George Anders

Let me know what you think and while you're at it, check out my website for a list of additional services I provide.

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