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

Hello ladies, and Welcome to Episode 8 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 on THE toughest job in the world…being a Mom!   Let me start with one of my favorite quotes: “I’m a Strong Woman Because a Strong Woman Raised Me.” That has definitely been true in my life and it’s been ESPECIALLY true for me the day I found out that I was going to be a mother.  Since I was a career woman, the very FIRST thing I knew that I was going to have to master was my schedule.  In other words,  I was going to have to organize my day like never before, while doing my best to balance the demands of my career and motherhood.

Now, since I was the mother of a daughter, I knew from day one that the fastest way that I could raise a strong independent daughter was to follow some clear steps, starting with this first one: how did I truly define “strength.” Defining what “strength” was and what it should look like, both in ourselves AND in our daughters, can be tricky—but it doesn’t have to be.  Also think about this:  what YOU believe about yourself will play a VERY important part on how our children see themselves.  And if you are the mother of a daughter, than you need to ALSO keep in mind that how you view a woman’s capability for strength and independence will play a critical role in not ONLY how your daughter feels about herself, but also, how she feels about her actual potential.  

 Next, you want to make the decision that, no matter what, toxic is a no-go! One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the  power of healthy boundaries. Toxic relationships, whether in your personal life or professional life, are never OK. As women, we can be particularly vulnerable to this because EVEN in this modern age, we often get the message that taking care of other people and always being kind/helpful is part of what it means to be “female.” Remember that kindness and helpfulness are important and admirable qualities, but they should never be at our own detriment. 

For more tips/tricks join us for Today's episode!

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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/

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 7 of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Dawn, and in Today’s episode, I’m going to be giving you the down-low on the Career Woman’s Secret Weapon – SLEEP!  OMG this is huge ladies…sleep can really affect everything we do, and today I am going to share some easy ways that you can not only make sure that you are doing better on your sleep goals BUT that the quality of your sleep is better as well!

Now if you don’t think that sleep is THAT important, let me just share a couple of fun facts with ya – here are just SOME of the wonderful benefits that you can expect when you DON’T get enough sleep.  And by the way, the recommended amount is STILL 8-10 hours, although most of us are lucky to get closer to 6:

·       Reduced focus and workplace productivity.

·       Higher risk of getting sick.

·       Impaired decision-making skills, and more impulsive or risk-taking behavior.

·       You're more emotional or irritable.

 So to  help us combat these problems, let's put the easy tips I'm going to talk about in what I call our "new definition" of sleep by turning it into an acronym:

S –         Start your Bedtime Routine at LEAST 45 minutes BEFORE you want to go to sleep.

 L –         Lower your thermostat to 68 degrees if you can stand it

E-           End your day with a fabulous Bedtime Routine.

E-           Expect to “put your money where your sleep is.”

P –         Prevent Interruptions

Tune into Today's episode to get the low down on what I mean by each of these and I promise you that IF you follow these tips, you're not only going to be more productive at work, but you will have that extra pep in your step, with that combination, your possibilities can be endless!

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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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Ok ladies - let’s get to the secret behind cultivating that Career Confidence!  This is SO important, especially when you are facing changes in your career, right? 

Now, for some practical tips on how you can unleash YOUR career confidence, follow the steps we are getting ready to talk about and if you DO, you might just be “licensed to carry” this special skill wherever you go! 

1)   Begin EACH morning with an Attitude of Gratitude! Often if your 

confidence is at an all-time low, it’s harder to see all the wonderful things that are surrounding you, so if you begin each and every day with an attitude of gratitude, you will be surprised to see how this feeling of abundance will spill over into everything you do.  

2)   Identify Your Awesomeness - then Showcase Them!  Many times people who are experiencing a limited supply of their confidence have forgotten all of the amazing things they may be good at.  Why? Because they have gotten so bogged down with the negativity, that believing they are great at things is nearly impossible.  

3)   Give Worry the Boot by Becoming Your Own Best Friend!  Confident people often worry less about what an outcome will be than those that struggle with confidence, and many times that also translates into worrying less about what OTHERS think of them. 

4)   Practice Makes Perfect!  If there are certain situations that make you more nervous than others, then institute this tried but true concept – practice makes perfect.  The reason this works is because the action of practicing gives you that extra boost of confidence, and part of the reason for that IS that you realize that you have faced that challenge before.  

5)   Give Yourself a PASS – If all else fails, remember to give yourself a pass, in more ways than one - when I say I want you to give yourself a PASS, here’s what I REALLY mean.  We are going to start thinking of the word PASS differently by turning it into an acronym that can give you a phrase to remember when your confidence is wanning. Ready?  Here it is -  Positive Affirmations while Skipping the Simple.  In other words, although positive affirmations are an excellent strategy for boosting confidence and increasing self-esteem, positive affirmations that are TOO simple and generic tend to be meaningless.  

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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!  

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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIDhk7sor_xo4jxa57aP9A

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Ok ladies, let’s get the scoop on that work/life balance… Are you ready to take control of this once and for all in 2022? So when it comes to that work/life balance thing...here's the secret EVERY career woman should know - it's an illusion, but that's OK!  In other words, you will never get to the middle of that metaphorical see saw, but you don't want to - trying to achieve that balancing act is just going to set you up for failure.  Instead, start to see your work/life balance challenge as a big pie, with the slices of that pie representing different areas of your life...your career, your relationships, maybe an ailing parent, you get the drill.

And REALLY IS OK if different part of your life need those slices to be larger or smaller, depending on what you have going on.  The secret is that if you have to give more in one area than another, it really is OK AS LONG AS you do these 2 things:

1)   Don’t forget that self-care is NOT self-ish, like we talked about in the premier episode and often times when you REALLY need self-care is when you are your absolute busiest.  IT IS EXACTLY when you think you don’t HAVE the time for self-care that you need it the most.

2)   Don’t forget NOT to give up on your passions.  Just because you are willing to make those slices for yourself a little bit smaller to take care of some other priorities right now, be sure NOT to get stuck there.  Your passions should never be put on the back burner for long and remember, that your productivity and the joy you have for your work AND your life, for that matter, will be extremely affected if you are wearing yourself out.

For more tips/tricks be sure to tune in to today's episode, and in the meantime, be sure to check out these links!

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!   

         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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Welcome to Episode 4, where I’m going to explain the subtle ways you may be letting fear stand in your way. Let’s start by talking about 2 of the most common reasons for fear in the workplace:

The Fear of Failure: The fear of failure can be debilitating. The first thing to remember if you are feeling like this, whether in a job search or a new position you've been offered, is to keep moving. Don't get stuck. Taking action—no matter what it is—can calm your fears. 

The Fear of Success: The flipside of the fear of failure is the fear of success. At its core, the problem is often referred to as "imposter syndrome," It happens when you begin to doubt that you are good enough for the job you have in front of you. If/When this happens to you, remember, you are NOT alone.  So, what can we DO about all of these fears? Well, let me share with you just 3 of my favorite ways to keep fear at bay:

1)   Let’s start by playing the “what if” game. Determining what might happen if you choose one thing over another isn’t a bad approach. In fact, assessing pros/cons has been cited over and over again in the research as a great decision-making strategy. The issue becomes this—how long do you stay there? 

2)   But then, be sure NOT to “woulda, coulda, shoulda” all over yourself! OK, so now let’s say that you have made a decision—the worst thing you can do is to then torture yourself with whether or not you made the RIGHT one. Don’t “shoulda” all over yourself. Instead, remember you’re responsible for the effort, not the outcome, and even if in the end your decision wasn’t the best one, mistakes are life’s greatest teachers. 

3)   And now, evaluate the risk, without risking everything! This tip is to remind you that there are ways to take risks without betting the farm. Whether your decision is as simple as trying to decide what dinner entrée to order at some fancy restaurant OR as serious as applying for that big promotion you’ve dreamed about, risk taking is a common denominator among the world’s most successful people.  

Tune in to today's episode for more tips, including the secret behind my acronym FEAR!

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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 3 where we are going to be talking about Passion and the power reigniting your passions CAN HAVE on your career and your life.  . Did you know, for example, that if you’re passionate about your work, it can intensify your focus, improve your creativity, increase your innovation, AND enhance your commitment to excellence?

When looking at where you may fall on that passion scale, we’ll use what I like to call your Passion IQ. In other words, your “test score” on how much passion you’re incorporating in your life on a daily basis. ” How would you rate yours today? Has it been so long since you have even thought about your passions that you already know you’re in desperate need of a passion reboot? If so, I don’t want you to despair, because you’re certainly not alone. Did you know that according to Psychology Today, a majority of people have not ONLY lost their joy along the way, but many have a hard time even remembering what truly brought them joy and made them happy?

As we start to dive deeper into this, I want you to think of “awakening the child within.” In other words, we want to start by thinking about what made you happy as a child before life got in the way and possibly told you what should make you happy. Start by going back as far as you can remember and ask yourself this question: What did I love doing and/or was good at? Often, what you love isn’t always what you’re good at, so it’s important to ask both. 

 The research also shows that it’s important to think back in blocks of time. In other words, what did you love to do when you were  8-14 years old, 14-21,  the last 10-15 years, and so on. Doing so accounts for how your interests would change as you move from milestone to milestone.  Once you’ve got the first part of the strategy nailed down; I want you to next goon a passion quest. Yes, you heard me right – a passion quest. To get the ball rolling on reigniting your passion, you want to go back to those things you came up with, and NOW you want to focus on which ones truly bring you joy.

Is there a reason why you can’t start incorporating these back into your life right now? 

 Now you might notice that while you are on this passion quest, fear can get in your way, and why is that the case?  It's because when you’re facing any kind of change, especially when it comes to trying something new, it’s easy to let fear tries to hold you back as a way of protecting you.  And don’t beat yourself up if fear is your first emotion as you try to rediscover your passions. Fear is a natural human reaction to the unknown, and that is not necessarily a bad thing because by its very nature, it’s sending out a cautionary feeling so that you consider your actions before taking them.

I'm going to share some more secrets with you about how to overcome some of these fears that are standing in your way in our next episode, so for now, you just concentrate and reigniting those passions and watch out…if you can really unlock this powerful tool, you can see some really big changes and next thing you know, you’ll have that extra pep in your step and not JUST at the office, but at home as well!

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Time management is such an important piece of the “success puzzle” because HOW you use your time and how much time you spend on certain tasks can affect your whole day. This is true because we ALL have the same amount of time each day, and WHAT you choose to do with that time determines what gets done and what doesn’t – if you follow tips like these, you can literally create more time for yourself! 

Creating an Awesome Morning Routine is as Simple as 1, 2, 3…

1)  Ease Into your Day.  If your morning routine goes south, it’s hard to have a good day, isn’t it? What you do before you head out the door can really set the tone for the whole day. Start by “easing into your day,” whatever that means to you.  No matter how you define it, the common denominator of easing into your day is the idea of NOT feeling rushed, while also having time to do the things that you need to before your day begins. The secret is to make sure that you not only get to the things that you HAVE to do, but that you also carve out time to get to the things you WANT to do. And notice I used the phrase “carve out the time” …I didn’t say “have the time.” That’s because I believe that since everyone has the same twenty-four hours in a day, it’s not whether you have the time, it’s where you INVEST your time. 

2) Plan Your Outfits in 60 Minutes or Less! The LAST thing you want to do in the morning is to scrounge around your laundry room, hoping that you have a clean shirt and pair of pants when you’re trying to get out the door. The good news is that in less than an hour, you can resolve the age-old question, “What am I going to wear?” for the entire week. Block out an hour of time to go through your closet and pick out five outfits for the week. Even if your job doesn’t demand that you dress in anything other than a casual shirt and pants, you still want to make sure you have those ready to go Monday through Friday. 

If you have a job like mine that requires that you dress up a tad more, then go ahead and have fun accessorizing as well. I grab a Zip-loc bag, and I will pick out earrings, necklaces, bracelets, scarfs, you name it, and then poke a hole at the top of the bag so I can put the hanger through. If your shoes will change based on what you’re wearing, add a hanging shoe organizer and put your shoes in the order that you will wear them. I have one that holds 10 pairs of shoes. I can’t tell you how fabulous it is to have it hanging up right next to the staging part of my closet (which sounds super fancy but is, in fact, just the front part of my closet). 

3) Prep the Day Before. If you’re a coffee drinker like me, there is no better way to wake up and start your day than by walking into your kitchen to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. I love my Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte as much as the next gal, but you don’t want to spend your life savings there (or is that just me), so think about saving your budget and yourself some time on that Monday morning by setting up the coffee pot the night before. THEN make sure that you have a Zone where everything is kept so that all you have to do is grab-and-go.  Follow these tips and more, and you'll be inspired by your morning routine, instead of dreading it!

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Welcome to the Premier Episode of The Career Woman’s Secret Playbook!  I am SO excited you are here!  Are you ready to start your journey? I couldn’t feel happier for you! In fact, excitement and anticipation for my clients as they begin their journey is one of my favorite things about coaching. Seeing them achieve their goals is even better! And THAT is the very first step in making sure that you not only learn these insider secrets so you can have a fabulous career, but so that you can also feel confident in implementing these new tools/strategies, both at the office and in your personal life.

As we begin to take your first step, let’s start with the power of perception, and in particular, how the WAY we see our job often leads to a self-fulfilling prophecy. In other words, you get what you focus on. If you’re miserable at your job, you will hate it, and if you love what you do, then “you will never work a day in your life,” as they say. Why is that such a popular concept? Because if you really love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work at all, and as a result, you’ll see it as your dream job. The research not ONLY backs this up, but I have seen this play out time and time again for myself, my staff, and my clients. 

Did you know that according to a recent survey, only 25% of people believe they are currently in their dream job? Adding to that, 76% of professionals are feeling undervalued and are looking for other jobs AND more than 50% are feeling burned out on a daily basis. So, can you now see the rare gift that loving what you do for a living really is? Talk about a real blessing, right? And, in turn, your loved ones are going to be happier because they know that if you’re a happy camper at work, you’re going to be happier at home too…and if you’re a mother like me, then you ALSO know, “if momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” 

So, the very first step we will take in creating healthy boundaries for ourselves is by making sure that our mindset is in check (which is another reason that we worked on mindset first). We will accomplish this mindset check with this one simple question: Do I believe that self-care is self-ish?  The reason that THIS question is so important is because if one of your underlying core beliefs is that taking care of yourself is a selfish pursuit, then you’re going to be automatically blocked when it comes to creating healthy boundaries for yourself.  Instead, remember this one simple truth: self-care = self-love, and that is what healthy boundaries are really all about. 

This is just the tip of the iceberg of what we will be talking about today, so come join us for this exciting first episode!

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Are you a strong independent career woman who is passionate about her career? Do you want the dream job but fear you will have to sacrifice your work life balance to get it? I'm Career Coach Dr. Dawn Hamby, and I’m on a mission to help women JUST LIKE YOU build your brand, create a career you love, and live your life with more passion and purpose. I am going to give you the strategies, tools, and action steps you need to build a brand that’s SO stellar, you won’t even have to interview for your next job. How do I know that’s true? Because not only had I gotten my last 2 jobs that way, but I’ve helped my staff and clients do the exact same thing. One of the most fulfilling things in my life is that I get to help women find their dream jobs, while STILL having time for all of the things they love.  I want you to remember that self-care is NOT self-ish and to realize that everything I just mentioned is not only possible, but we are going to have lots of fun along the way! You might be thinking “Well, that sounds great and all, but where do I start?”

Exactly! In fact, did you know that if you were to go to Google  Rand type in “career tips,” you would get over 4.79 BILLION results?  Well, as a busy career women, you don’t have time for all that!! Why take this career journey alone when you can have your own personalized career consultant, who’s been there/done, share all of her career insider-secrets that she’s learned along the way? And if you are really struggling in your career right now, let me assure you, you are NOT alone?  Did you know that according to recent surveys, only 25% of people believe they are in their dream job? Adding to that, 76% of professionals are feeling undervalued and are looking for other jobs, AND more than 50% are feeling burned out on a daily basis.  With all of that in mind, can you see what a rare gift it REALLY is if you love your job? And guess what else?  Your loved ones are going to be happier too, because they know that if YOU are a happy camper at work, you’re going to be happier at home too…and if you’re a mother like me, then you ALSO know “if momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!”

I’m going to be with you every step of the way as we explore all of these topics and more, because doing that can make a real difference in our professional and personal lives.  And do you know why? Because this is what we typically do as Career Women:  We not only bust our behinds on all of the work we are supposed to do at work, but then we often become that confidante at the office.  We might even feel compelled to surprise the office with donuts on a Monday, or find ourselves going the extra mile for our bosses, while also trying to help out our co-workers and colleagues.  Now you would think that we would just put our feet up as soon as we get home and pour ourselves that well-deserved glass of wine, right? NOPE!  We instead turn around and give the same amount of dedication and kindness we showed at work, and turn around and do the EXACT same thing just as soon as you get home. And don’t we as career women beat ourselves up if things don’t just go perfectly at work and at home?  We shoulder our responsibilities AND often times feel compelled to take on the responsibilities of our loved ones, again spreading ourselves too thin.  As a result, our needs get put on a back burner – don’t even get me started on our passions, which many times, end up getting lost in all of the chaos.

Whether you’re a young professional just starting out or a career woman that’s been in the trenches for years this podcast is PERFECT for you! It’s going to be packed full with the kind of insider secrets that you can only know if you’ve had the experience of hiring employees, offering them promotions and sometimes, having to let them go.  You see, I know what we say about you when you leave the interview.  I know why we are going to

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