In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I discuss the fear of visibility and how to overcome it. Have you ever felt that despite your level of education, experience, and the impact you’ve made, you’re still scared to put yourself out there and have your voice heard, counted, and challenged? Are you still listening to that nagging voice in your head that says you’re not good enough, not smart enough, or not special enough? Now is the time to stop playing small and selling yourself short! Whether you have a fear of success or judgment from others, you can overcome it. I share four tips to help you transform your mindset and combat fear-based thoughts so that you can walk in your zone of genius.

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{00:29} Struggling with imposter syndrome and the common fear of being visible.

(01:18} Tips to overcome the fear of visibility once and for all.

{01:25} Tip #1

{02:08} Tip #2

{02:34} Tip #3

{03:15} Tip #4

{03:52} You are not alone. Everyone struggles with the fear of visibility, but you can overcome it.

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In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I shed light on researching organizations. The goal of most professional women is to belong to an organization that values what you bring to the table, understands your needs outside of the office, and supports the growth of female leaders. Unfortunately, not all organizations are like this, and it can be tough to spot them. I share four things that should guide your research when looking for an organization to transition to, so you won't waste your time with an organization that doesn't align with your gifts, talents, and long-term career goals.

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{00:35} Where to start when you’re looking for a new organization.

(01:07} When researching organizations, here are 4 things you want to look out for.

{01:12} Question #1

{01:39} Question #2

{02:17} Question #3

{02:52} Question #4

{03:37} Additional research tips and advice

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In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I cover the difference between information and transformation, and how easily we are susceptible to information overload. Don’t get me wrong, I believe that information can be the catalyst to transformation, however, overconsumption of information can have the opposite effect on our goals. We are constantly bombarded with media vying for our attention that it’s very hard to differentiate what’s relevant to your goals and what’s not. Before you download another eBook, read another article, or watch another YouTube video, listen to my tips to develop Internet habits that support your transformative journey.

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{00:48} We’re in information overload

(01:13} What’s the difference between information and transformation?

{01:20} Overconsumption of information doesn’t help you.

{01:32} What is transformation?

{01:48} What you need to do when seeking a transformation in your life.

{02:25} 4 healthy Internet habits to support your transformative journey.

{03:29} The last two things your transformation needs.

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Suggested reading - The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload by Daniel J. Levitin, Ph.D.

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In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I discuss how to accelerate your return to work after a hiatus. It can be hard to get remotivated if you are planning your workforce comeback, especially if you are bouncing back from job trauma. However, regardless of the reason for the hiatus, you are most likely looking to return to work on your terms without sacrificing the years you’ve invested in becoming a leader in your field. Here I share five tips to add to your action plan to make your transition back to the workforce as smooth and productive as possible.

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[0:57] Reengage the job market with a plan

[1:12] Tip #1: Assess your needs

[1:51] Tip #2: Reenter with confidence

[2:20] Tip #3: Reconstruct your network

[3:02] Tip #4: Update your skills 

[3:45] Tip #5: Hire help if necessary

[04:24] Follow your instincts and do what’s best for you

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In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I give guidance to help you get the most out of your relationship with a career coach. If you’ve hired a career coach, it’s likely because you’ve identified a goal for your career or a roadblock that you want to overcome, and a career coach can definitely help with that. However, they can only help you if you have realistic expectations of what you’ll get out of career coaching, and what’s required of you during the process.  Here I give you four tips to properly set expectations with your career coach so that you can achieve the career success you deserve. 

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[0:40] Set expectations to avoid disappointment

[1:17] Tip #1: Be honest right from the beginning

[1:47] Tip #2: Answer questions from your coach

[2:20] Tip #3: Be ready to do some of the work yourself

[2:50] Tip #4: Be coachable 

[3:29] Career coaching as a step towards career success

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In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I cover how to become a subject matter expert, which is a step on the road to a higher salary, a promotion, or even a new career path. I’m a subject matter expert in résumé writing and career brand coaching, and here I give you five essential tips on how you can unlock the status of a subject matter expert. 

Listen in as I discuss lifelong learning, niching into a field of expertise, and how to brand yourself as a subject matter expert with consistency and authenticity.

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[0:33] People come to me as a subject matter expert

[1:20] You need to gain credibility to get what you want

[1:41] Tip #1: Become certified

[2:05] Tip #2: Don’t stop learning

[2:30] What your audience wants from you

[2:41] Tip #3: Before you make a website, choose your message

[3:17] Get specific in your niche

[3:40] Tip #4: Connect genuinely to others in your industry 

[4:04] Tip #5: Stay authentic and consistent

[4:40] What does consistency actually mean?

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In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I give you five data points about the state of work in 2022, focusing particularly on how these trends affect women and women of color. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused some major shifts to how we work, popularizing a hybrid model of both home- and office-based work, which could be an advantage to women looking for a better balance between their career and family life. We’ve also seen a bump in starter salaries and in the benefits made available to existing employees, which is good news for all workers.

So, what can you do to change up your career for 2022? At the end of the episode, I give three tips on how to initiate a career change, including how seeing a career coach can help you to revamp your résumé or to pivot into a new industry.

Timestamps

[0:29] The pandemic and women in the workplace

[0:47] An increased desire for remote working - and how that could be good news for women

[1:07] Most workplaces aren’t instituting a vaccine mandate

[1:24] A bump in starting salaries

[1:37] Wage gap trends

[1:59] Hybrid work is set to stay

[2:18] My tips on how to bounce back in 2022

[3:17] Take charge of your career

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In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I lead you in a guided meditation on career success. It’s not always easy to free your mind and focus your thoughts, so these career mantras spoken over relaxing music will help you to meditate your way to finding your perfect job. Close your eyes and repeat these inspiring career mantras that will remind you that you are recession-proof, in control and that your perfect job is just waiting for you. 

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[0:15] I am an asset to any organization, and I prove it in every interview

[0:47] Every time I interview, I am confident, capable, and have successful outcomes

[1:50] I am responsible for my career success, and I mold my career every day

[2:53] No more excuses - I deserve a job that fulfills me, and now I’m ready to find it

[3:16] I’m ready to work, I’m ready to contribute - I communicate that energy in every interview

[3:54] I will fight against the system holding myself and others back because my voice matters

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In this episode of The Branding in Five Podcast, I tackle the tricky question of how to end a career rut by presenting you with a five-point plan. This plan will help you assess where you are in your career, what your requirements for your career are and how you can leave your rut behind and walk into a situation that works for you. Leaving a career rut isn't easy, but my career coaching expertise can help you create positive change that stays true to your career goals. In 30 days' time, you could be out of your career rut!

Timestamps

[0:38] Being stuck in a rut is an emotional experience

[1:03] Step #1: Look at your mindset

[1:37] Step #2: Take stock of where you are

[1:56] Make a list to help you decide your vision

[2:22] Step #3: Time to start researching

[2:53] Step #4: Make a bridge from now to the future

[3:41] Step #5: Get started

[4:09] Feel the change

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Career ruts can be easy to identify, but hard to fix without a step-by-step plan to execute. The good news is that you can dig yourself out sooner rather than later. Here’s a plan that will help you completely transform your outlook and motivate you to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and snap out of your career rut!