The Career Woman's Secret Playbook Podcast - with Dr. Dawn

Hello ladies, and Welcome to Episode 18 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Dawn, CEO/Founder of Dr. Dawn ShopTalk and you might remember that last week’s episode was all about what to do when your office is driving you nuts – WELL, what IF the person who is driving you nuts is YOUR BOSS?  THAT presents it’s OWN challenges, doesn’t it, and THAT is what we are going to talk about today!

OK folks, as we get started, let’s FIRST look at this statistic:  Did you know that a difficult relationship with a co-worker of boss is the number 1 reason that people leave their jobs? Did you know that a difficult boss is a situation that most professionals have to deal with AT LEAST ONCE during their careers? 

Well, with these 2 easy but powerful strategies, I am going to show you not only HOW to work with someone who is difficult BUT, I’m going to show you that there are actual benefits to doing so! While your first instinct may be to resign from your position, dealing with a difficult supervisor is often the best and most productive option. Why?  Because it forces you to address the situation, and when you do, it will lead us to the 1st strategy:

#1  - The Benefits of Confronting the Problem:

• Reduced work-related stress/chance of illness
• Increased work satisfaction/relationships
• Increased job productivity/potential for career advancement

When you think of these kinds of stressors and challenges as opportunities instead, you will see all the benefits to you AND your skill set in working it out.

 #2 - Something we are calling ESP: You know when we think of ESP, we typically think of Extra-Sensory-Perception, or that 6th sense, right?  And although I am going to be using a SLIGHTLY different definition for OUR purposes, this idea of being able to see what other’s can’t, is still VERY relevant.  

• E - Empathize with what your boss is facing
• S - Strategize what your boss needs
• P  - Practice your leadership skills

Tune in to today's episode to find out more!

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2.    GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK that our Podcast is based on:

a.   For Amazon, go HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Womans-Secret-Playbook/dp/B09RM4PW9Q.  

b.   For Barnes & Noble, go HERE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-career-womans-secret-playbook-dr-dawn-hamby/

3.  Let’s Work Together!  Head over to www.drdawnshoptalk.com to book me as a speaker or to schedule some coaching sessions with me.

4.  Subscribe to the Dr. Dawn ShopTalk YouTube Channel for even more career secrets while also having access to her customized playlist of topics. 
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Hello ladies, and Welcome to Episode 17 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Dawn, CEO/Founder of Dr. Dawn ShopTalk and I have LITERALLY titled this episode “What to do when you office is driving you Nuts” because we have ALL had one of THOSE days, right?  The kind of day when if ONE MORE PERSON gets on your nerves you MAY just end up throwing a stapler in in their direction!  And so BEFORE you end up having to see HR for some anger management issues, WE are going to talk! BUT, before we do, IF YOU’RE NEW here, WELCOME to our community of busy and amazing career women who are want to live their lives with more passion and purpose – If that sounds like you, then YOU are in the right place…I drop new episodes on Mondays, so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out AND be sure to head over to drdawnshoptalk.com for tons of free goodies and resources to help you on your journey.  In FACT, I have a free cheat sheet for you about this very issue so be sure to check that out!  I’ll be sure to include THOSE links AND the link to the book our Podcast is based on in the show notes below, so you can scroll on down to find out more!

Ok folks, Let’s Get to It:  If your office is driving you to the point where a homicidal rage feels like it MIGHT just be around the corner, we gotta talk, right?  The last thing I would want for you is for you to either lose it at work OR take it out on your loved ones when you get home and we ALL know, if Momma aint happy, ain’t nobody happy! FIRST – let’s start by looking at some easy ways that you can combat this problem head on BEFORE you end up wanting someone’s head on a platter:

1)    Mindset

2)    The 3 C’s

3)    Recognize the Changing Times – vacancies, new technologies

4)    Recognize that Office Personality Dynamics COULD be at play

5)    Keep the Generational gap in Mind

NOW that we have a much better idea of how to keep yourself in the driver’s seat, also keep THIS in mind:

1)    Take Action on What you CAN control 

2)    Be Proactive in Seeking Solutions, especially with Leadership 

3)    Last question – do you STILL feel like somedays you need a little extra motivation? 

4)    THAT’s where a career coach comes in!

Be sure to tune in to today's episode to hear ALL the details and in the meantime, don’t forget our motto here at ShopTalk and it's this:  If YOU are not having a FANTASTIC day, YOU have the POWER to make it one!!!!!

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2.    GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK that our Podcast is based on, The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook!  This quick and fun read will give you the inspiration and motivation you need to have a career that you absolutely love and that you are doing everything you can to start your week with more passion and purpose.  

a.   For Amazon, go HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Womans-Secret-Playbook/dp/B09RM4PW9Q.  

b.   For Barnes & Noble, go HERE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-career-womans-secret-playbook-dr-dawn-hamby/

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Hello ladies, and Welcome to Episode 16 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Dawn, CEO/Founder of Dr. Dawn ShopTalk and in Today’s episode we’re going to talk about the fact that SOME of you may be sabotaging your success.  In fact this time of year is when we usually DO start to see ALL that motivation and enthusiasm for our New Year’s resolutions start to fade away.  Well, WE can do something about that – let’s not fall victim to thinking, “that’s just the way it goes,” and give up on the goals that we set for ourselves.  We really have a lot more power over our lives than we realize – what we HAVE to do is just unleash that power so that we can truly realize our potential, and here’s something else - I PROMISE you, it IS possible.

Ok Ladies, Let’s Get to It:  If you are getting frustrated with the fact that March is just around the corner and you already feel like you have given up on all the goals you set for the New Year, you are not alone - let’s talk about what we can do about this.

FIRST – let’s start by looking at the different kinds of ways that people can self-sabotage – did you know that according to psychology studies, there are as many as 5 different ways that this can happen. And as I go over these, ask yourself if any of these apply to you: 1)Perfectionism, 2) Procrastination, 3) Negative Self-Talk, 4) Resistant to Change, and 5) Not Enough Self-Care.

TUNE IN to the episode to get the details on each one.  Now that we have a much better idea of HOW self-sabotage can show up, let’s look at what we can do about it:

1)    Check-in with Yourself – in other words, boost your self-awareness of when you are ACTUALLY self-sabotaging. 2) Make sure your goals are thrilling – in other words, make sure that they REALLY excite you.  3) Motivation isn’t enough – a close counterpart to making your goals thrilling is to realize that motivation isn’t enough to keep you going. 4) Create action steps for each goal – if you don’t put specific steps in place to reach your goals, then you just won’t get there, no matter what you do. 5) Become your own best friend –  In other words, what is your world view?  What is our lens?  Do you see things as a “glass half-full” or “half-empty?”   

Ok ladies, I hope enjoyed stopping in Today for our episode and I look forward to you joining us NEXT time!

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1.    GET YOUR FREE copy of the What to Do When your Office is Driving You Nuts Cheat Sheet.  Get your FREE copy HERE: https://mailchi.mp/60f211dfceab/u9t0yyxuk3

2.    GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK that our Podcast is based on, The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook!  This quick and fun read will give you the inspiration and motivation you need to have a career that you absolutely love!

a.   For Amazon, go HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Womans-Secret-Playbook/dp/B09RM4PW9Q.  

b.   For Barnes & Noble, go HERE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-career-womans-secret-playbook-dr-dawn-hamby/

3.  Let’s Work Together!  Head over to www.drdawnshoptalk.com to book me as a speaker or to schedule workshops or coaching sessions with me.

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Welcome to Episode 15 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Dawn, CEO/Founder of Dr. Dawn ShopTalk and in Today’s episode we’re going to talk about the fact that speaking up in meetings is more important than you think and HERE is the real irony - women get the reputation of talking a lot, but when it comes to the workplace, and especially when it comes to important meetings, did you know that we actually don’t?  And here is why speaking up is so important-when it comes to being recognized for your work and competing equally for the next promotion, speaking up in meetings can make you more visible, which as we talked about in our last episode, can be a key strategy in making sure that you don't get passed over in your careers. 

So Let’s Get to It:  If you are getting frustrated with the fact that you don’t feel like you can speak up effectively in meetings, we are going to dive deep today into why that might be the fact, and what you can do about it. Let’s accomplish this goal by highlighting 3 things we need to know:

1: Gender Communication Differences - Did you know that even in female-dominated career, our male co-workers and colleagues led more project teams and won more arguments (got their way). If you had asked the men if this was true, they would disagree. Why were the men often blind to their dominance? They were the victims of unconscious bias. 

2: How this affects us as Career Women - If gone unchecked, male dominance in meetings will not only affect a career woman’s confidence in the workplace, but will also affect her opportunity to become more visible and build her brand and credibility. Also keep in mind that the men aren't the only factor that can contribute to why women are holding themselves back - for example, women tend to be collaborators, are often keen listeners and usually take the good of the whole into consideration rather than shining the light on themselves. 

3: What We Can Do About It - Awareness is half the battle, isn’t it?  In addition to awareness, here's just a few simple stakes you can take RIGHT NOW: 1) Prep for the meeting ahead of time 2) Ask questions 3) Don't put yourself down or use qualifiers.  Once you banish negativity and qualifiers, adopt some phrases that are clear and commanding. Phrases that are direct, like “Here’s my idea” or “I recommend,” will make a big difference in how people respond to you. 

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2.    GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK that our Podcast is based on, The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Womans-Secret-Playbook/dp/B09RM4PW9Q.   For Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-career-womans-secret-playbook-dr-dawn-hamby/

3.  Let’s Work Together!  Head over to www.drdawnshoptalk.com to book me as a speaker or to schedule some coaching sessions with me.

4.  Subscribe to the Dr. Dawn ShopTalk YouTube Channel, where you will get to see Dr. Dawn share even more career secrets while also having access to her customized playlist of topics.  Subscribe HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIDhk7sor_xo4jxa57aP9A

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Hello ladies, and Welcome to Episode 14 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Dawn, CEO/Founder of Dr. Dawn ShopTalk and in Today’s episode we’re gonna talk about some easy ways to figure out why you may have been passed over for a promotion and WHAT you can do about it! 
Ok Ladies, Let’s Get to It:  If you are dealing with the stress of being passed over at work, I’m going to share my 3-step process of how YOU can face this challenge head-on: 
Step 1:  How to Handle it - Nearly everyone has been overlooked for a job they deserved, and many have come back stronger and more successful. These four steps will help you get over the rejection you’re facing so you can continue kicking butt at your job: 1) Redirect your negative emotions, 2) Be proactive and seek direct feedback, 3) Use it as a learning opportunity, 4) Figure out your next steps
Step 2: Figure out the Why - In most organizations, promotions are governed by unwritten rules—the often fuzzy, intuitive, and poorly expressed feelings of senior executives regarding individuals’ ability to succeed in C-suite positions. As an aspiring executive, you might not know those rules, much less the specific skills you need to develop or demonstrate to follow them. The bottom line: You’re left to your own devices in interpreting feedback and finding a way to achieve your career goals.
Step 3:  What you Can Do About it - Here are four steps to take if you’ve been passed over for a promotion: 1) Process your disappointment, 2) Go back to the WHY you weren’t chosen, 3) Chart a path forward with realistic goal setting, 4) Reframe your disappointment as an opportunity.
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1.    GET YOUR FREE copy of the What to Do When your Office is Driving You Nuts Cheat Sheet.  This fun guide is chopped full of tips/tricks on how to have a fantastic workday no matter what! Get your FREE copy HERE: https://mailchi.mp/60f211dfceab/u9t0yyxuk3

2.    GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK that our Podcast is based on, The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook!  This quick and fun read will give you the inspiration and motivation you need to have a career that you absolutely love and that you are doing everything you can to start your week with more passion and purpose.  

a.   For Amazon, go HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Womans-Secret-Playbook/dp/B09RM4PW9Q.  

b.   For Barnes & Noble, go HERE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-career-womans-secret-playbook-dr-dawn-hamby/

3.  Let’s Work Together!  Head over to www.drdawnshoptalk.com to book me as a speaker or to schedule some coaching sessions with me.

4.  Subscribe to the Dr. Dawn ShopTalk YouTube Channel, where you will get to see Dr. Dawn share even more career secrets while also having access to her customized playlist of topics.  Subscribe HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIDhk7sor_xo4jxa57aP9A

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Hello ladies, and Welcome to Episode 13 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Dawn, CEO/Founder of Dr. Dawn ShopTalk and in Today’s episode we’re gonna talk about some things that you may want to be doing a LITTLE differently on your Bday.   If you’re scratching your head right now, no worries – MORE will be revealed shortly.
 
Ok Ladies, Let’s Get to It:  Confession time—I absolutely LOVE birthdays! 

I have my family to blame for this one because they spoiled us kids rotten on our birthdays. Not only was it the one day a year where we didn’t have to do our chores BUT we literally did not have to lift a finger (And I mean we really hammed it up—we needed assistance even getting up and down the stairs, out of a chair, etc. I am not kidding). This was such a special day for us that I was not surprised when each and every one of my nephews could sing the birthday song (and the birthday rap—don’t get me started! Ha!) AND pose perfectly for a picture before the age of three! I am very blessed that my husband and our friends have been willing to continue to pay the price for all my birthday cheesiness and are willing to be seen with me, Birthday Girl crown and all. That feeling of gratitude is what brings me to the three things I did differently on my birthday this year, and to get us started, I want you to think of what i call The 3 Rs: Rethink, Recapture, and Reclaim.
1) Rethink the 1st Hour of Your Birthday - Now, I go into a lot more detail on all 3 of these steps in today's episode, but in a nutshell, I believe that if you do that, you can’t help but to feel grateful that you have another day to be alive AND another day to enjoy everything that life has to offer.
2) Recapture Memory Lane  - In other words, if you think about how much your life may have changed over the past year, you will feel grateful for the memories and you will anticipate the amazing memories you can now look forward to.
Reclaim the Year Ahead - Taking ownership of what you can/cannot control on your actual birthday is a powerful thing. It helps you appreciate all of the opportunities that you had in the last year and all of the wonderful opportunities you have awaiting you. 

Thanks for joining us - see you next time!

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1.    GET YOUR FREE copy of the What to Do When your Office is Driving You Nuts Cheat Sheet so you can have a  fantastic workday no matter what:  https://mailchi.mp/60f211dfceab/u9t0yyxuk3

2.    GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK that our Podcast is based on, The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook!  This quick and fun read will give you the inspiration and motivation you need to have a career that you absolutely love: 
a. For Amazon, go HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Womans-Secret-Playbook/dp/B09RM4PW9Q. 
b. For Barnes & Noble, go HERE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-career-womans-secret-playbook-dr-dawn-hamby/

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Hello ladies, and Welcome to Episode 12 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Dawn, CEO/Founder of Dr. Dawn ShopTalk and in Today’s episode we’re gonna talk about a FUN and EASY WAY to remember how to face ANY career change that comes your way.  It’s what I like to call your SOS System, and when you are stressed out about career change that is EXACTLY how you feel, right?   

So let's talk shop:  HOW do you keep yourself from stressing out TOO badly when you’re facing those career changes: remember, I call it your SOS System and I do that for 2 reasons: 1) that’s exactly how you feel sometimes when you are overwhelmed and 2) it’s an easy and fun way to remember what you need to do!

Are you ready?  Let’s break it down!

1)   S – Stressor: In other words, the first part of your SOS plan is to identify WHAT is stressing you out.
2)   O- Opportunities: The NEXT part of your SOS plan involves identifying opportunities to take the reins back.

3)  S -  Solutions: The LAST step of your SOS plan is to plan solutions that are realistic AND establish those healthy boundaries for yourself at work.

Be sure to tune in to today's episode to get ALL the details about how to put your SOS in place and in the meantime, don't forget our motto here at ShopTalk:  If you are not having a fantastic day, YOU have the power to make it one!

NEW HERE?  Do these 2 things first.

1.    GET YOUR FREE copy of the What to Do When your Office is Driving You Nuts Cheat Sheet.  This fun guide is chopped full of tips/tricks on how to have a fantastic workday no matter what! Get your FREE copy HERE: https://mailchi.mp/60f211dfceab/u9t0yyxuk3

2.    GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK that our Podcast is based on, The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook!  This quick and fun read will give you the inspiration and motivation you need to have a career that you absolutely love and that you are doing everything you can to start your week with more passion and purpose.  

a.   For Amazon, go HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Womans-Secret-Playbook/dp/B09RM4PW9Q.  

b.   For Barnes & Noble, go HERE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-career-womans-secret-playbook-dr-dawn-hamby/

3.  Let’s Work Together!  Head over to www.drdawnshoptalk.com to book me as a speaker or to schedule some coaching sessions with me.

4.  Subscribe to the Dr. Dawn ShopTalk YouTube Channel, where you will get to see Dr. Dawn share even more career secrets while also having access to her customized playlist of topics.  Subscribe HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIDhk7sor_xo4jxa57aP9A

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In Today’s episode I am going to share with you some of my FAVORITE insider secrets on how to set up your career in SUCH a way that you will not even have to interview for your next job.  First, as we go through these tips today, keep this one fact in mind: Each and every one of us is literally a walking resume, whether you realize it or not. And as much as I love a resume (Hello…excuse this next shameless plug, but Resume Reboots are one of the services we provide at ShopTalk), ideally, if your brand makes you a superstar at work, then you might be lucky enough NOT to have to interview for your next position. 

To illustrate this point, let's start with a story…I had just travelled to attend my daughter’s graduation from Basic Training with the Air Force. My husband and I woke up around 8 a.m. at the hotel, are making our coffee and are getting dressed so that we can be head over to the ceremony.  All of a sudden, I notice a voicemail from an unfamiliar number. Here’s the eerie part...I normally delete those voicemails before listening to them because it’s usually some sort of spam call, but for whatever reason, I decided to listen to this voicemail. I almost dropped the phone when I realized it was my boss’s boss’s boss (You heard that right—I am talking the top of the food chain here) calling me, asking me to call back when I had a minute so that we could talk about some upcoming opportunities. Next thing I know, we pick a date/time to meet at a swanky restaurant the following week, and I was offered not one position, but two.  

How did I end up in the position of not only being offered a career move, but also having the privilege of picking which one? Because of branding. My reputation (in other words, my BRAND) proceeded me, as it does all of us,  and to help you master your brand, here are just 3 of my favorite ways to get there: 1) Understand your Brand, 2) If you Build it Will they Come? 3) Plant the Seed for Leveling up.  Come join us to hear ALL the details of these 3 easy steps, and in the meantime, be sure to check out the info below:

NEW HERE?  Do these 2 things first.

1.    GET YOUR FREE copy of the What to Do When your Office is Driving You Nuts Cheat Sheet.  This fun guide is chopped full of tips/tricks on how to have a fantastic workday no matter what! Get your FREE copy HERE: https://mailchi.mp/60f211dfceab/u9t0yyxuk3

2.    GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK that our Podcast is based on, The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook!  This quick and fun read will give you the inspiration and motivation you need to have a career that you absolutely love and that you are doing everything you can to start your week with more passion and purpose.  

a.   For Amazon, go HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Womans-Secret-Playbook/dp/B09RM4PW9Q.  

b.   For Barnes & Noble, go HERE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-career-womans-secret-playbook-dr-dawn-hamby/

3.  Let’s Work Together!  Head over to www.drdawnshoptalk.com to book me as a speaker or to schedule some coaching sessions with me.

4.  Subscribe to the Dr. Dawn ShopTalk YouTube Channel, where you will get to see Dr. Dawn share even more career secrets while also having access to her customized playlist of topics.  Subscribe HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIDhk7sor_xo4jxa57aP9A

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Hello ladies, and Welcome to Episode 10 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Dawn, CEO/Founder of Dr. Dawn ShopTalk and with SO many folks travelling for Summer Vacations right now, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about how to think about time a little differently when you travel.  As career women, we are busy enough as it is, right ladies, and so anything we can do to streamline our To Do List is a must.  And when it comes to travel, there’s usually a pretty long To Do List.  Packing alone can be stressful, right ladies, and the LAST thing you need is to add more stress when you are just trying to enjoy your well-earned vacation.  If you added up the number of extra hours you have to spend deciding on what you’re going to pack, the TSA lines you have to stand on and/or the errands you have to go on at the last minute, you would be shocked!

Use these tips below to create a seamless and stress-free experience when you travel:
Tip #1: You Can't Control the Weather but you Can Check it - in other words, get at least SOME idea of what the weather is supposed to be, whether you’re travelling to the next town, out of state, or out of the country, and a good rule of thumb is to also pack those “just in case” items in case the weather changes OR in case the air conditioning is turned up SO high that you might as well be in a meat-packing plant! 
Tip #2: Use My BWS Rule for Your Color Scheme , which stands for Black/White/Splash of Color. In other words, use black/white clothes as the foundation of your travel wardrobe, then add a splash of color to change it up, either with clothes or accessories.
Tip #3: Unleash My Stop, Drop, & Roll Packing Method , which translates to STOP bringing 10 pairs of shoes and so many skincare products that you’re sabotaging any chance you have of enjoying carefree packing, DROP those items off in a separate travel-sized organizer or bag that can be thrown into your suitcase, and do NOT touch them unless you’re travelling, and then  pack items that can be easily ROLL-ed  into other items (like socks into shoes) or along the inside of your suitcase. 

Follow these tips and you will be well on your way to being able to pack for an entire week in a carry-on bag. I kid you not! 

NEW HERE?  Do these 2 things first.

1.    GET YOUR FREE copy of the What to Do When your Office is Driving You Nuts Cheat Sheet.  This fun guide is chopped full of tips/tricks on how to have a fantastic workday no matter what! Get your FREE copy HERE: https://mailchi.mp/60f211dfceab/u9t0yyxuk3

2.    GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK that our Podcast is based on, The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook!  This quick and fun read will give you the inspiration and motivation you need to have a career that you absolutely love and that you are doing everything you can to start your week with more passion and purpose.  

a.   For Amazon, go HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Womans-Secret-Playbook/dp/B09RM4PW9Q.  

b.   For Barnes & Noble, go HERE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-career-womans-secret-playbook-dr-dawn-hamby/

3.  Let’s Work Together!  Head over to www.drdawnshoptalk.com to book me as a speaker or to schedule some coaching sessions with me.

4.  Subscribe to the Dr. Dawn ShopTalk YouTube Channel, where you will get to see Dr. Dawn share even more career secrets while also having access to her customized playlist of topics.  Subscribe HERE: 

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Hello ladies, and Welcome to Episode 9 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Dawn, CEO/Founder of Dr. Dawn ShopTalk and in Today’s episode, I’m going to be giving you the insider-secrets of how Millionaires us their time differently from the rest of us! I'm going to share just 5 tips with you and I challenge you to do this:  put at least one of these in place this week and see if you notice a difference in your day. We will start with one of my personal favorites, being a bookworm. 
1)  Be a Bookworm : The average American reads 2 hours per week, compared to 5 1/2  hours per week for today’s millionaires. Why do top CEOs think this is so important? Because reading can put you ahead of the curve, especially if, in addition to your favorite novels, you’re taking the time to keep up to date with your industry. 
2)  It’s More Than a Workout : We all know that exercise is good for you, but top CEOs know that the benefits of exercising include a LOT more than a slimmer waistline. That’s why they spend six hours a week exercising, when the national average is only two hours. 
3)  Spend Less Time on Social Media: Don’t give up social media altogether—it IS important to your businesses. However, the average person is spending 14 hours a week on social media vs. the 5 1/2  hours a week spent by entrepreneurs, 
4)  Engage in “Active” Leisure Time:  Compared to the “average Joe,” leisure time is much more active for millionaires and involves everything from sporting events to charity work to church activities and/or volunteering for causes they believe in, rather than too many hours in front of the TV. 
5)  Consider Working for 50 More Minutes a Day : Did you know that millionaires are usually only working 50 minutes more per day than most of us? That is one of the reasons that the country’s wealthiest people seem to get more done in their day—they have literally created more time for themselves. And over twelve months, one more hour a day will equal 9.1 more weeks of time for yourself! 

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