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Episode #70: Re-Org Roulette: 3 Actions to Keep You and Your Team Focused and Productive During a Restructuring

In today’s world of work, change appears to be the only constant. One such change that companies often go through is restructuring, a strategy implemented to improve business performance or shift strategic direction. While it promises renewed efficiency and innovation, it can also stir up feelings of uncertainty and fear among employees. Therefore, the challenge is maintaining productivity and focus amid the chaos. In today’s episode, we’re discussing how to manage these issues and sharing the critical actions individuals and leaders should take to navigate a restructure successfully.

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Episode #69: Taking the Reins: How to Drive Your Career Like a CEO with Janine Esbrand

Today, in the world of work, to have the career and life you want, you have to think differently and talk proactive steps. It requires thinking like a CEO and taking the reins of your career. Our guest, Janine Esbrand, a seasoned career and executive coach, shares her journey and delivers actionable insights on how high-achieving women can take command of their career path, overcome self-doubt, and navigate career growth and transitions. Whether you want to level up or pivot your career, this episode offers a roadmap to becoming your own boss - in the office and beyond.

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Janine Esbrand is the CEO of Career Change Makers and a highly accomplished career strategist, executive coach and speaker. She is on a mission to help professionals, especially women, to approach their career development and advancement with intention and confidence. Her TEDx talk and keynote presentations have inspired thousands to take control of their careers and leverage their strengths to make true impact in the world.

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Episode #68 - Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence, Getting the Salary You Want w/Kwame Christian, CEO, American Negotiation Institute

Whether you've ever felt nervous about asking for a raise or wish to equip yourself for future negotiations, you won't want to miss this episode. Our distinguished guest, Kwame Christian, Esq., MA, is an established authority in the area. He shares his unique wisdom on conquering your fears and developing the confidence to ask for what you desire and, often, deserve. We explore the significance of self-value, reveal new and pivotal psychological and emotional preparation strategies, and introduce communication tools to employ during your negotiation or any other difficult conversations.

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Kwame Christian is a two-time best-selling author, business lawyer, and founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, a global consulting firm specializing in negotiation and conflict resolution. He is also the host of the number one negotiation podcast in the word, Negotiate Anything, with over 5 millions downloads and listeners from all over the world.

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Episode #67 - Empathy to Equity: Using Empathy to Advance Inclusive Leadership and DEI w/Shola Kaye

In this episode, we sit down with an expert in the field of empathy, Shola Kaye, to discuss the crucial role empathy plays in inclusive leadership. We dive deep into the interconnectedness of empathy and inclusive leadership, highlighting the business benefits of empathetic approaches, from improved team dynamics to better business outcomes. Our guest provides actionable steps on how to foster a culture of empathy, tackle common obstacles, and balance empathy with firm decision-making. This episode will inspire and guide leaders in cultivating their empathetic leadership skills, proving that empathy isn't just a "nice-to-have" but rather an essential facet of inclusive and effective leadership.

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Shola Kaye is the author of two books and an award-winning international speaker on Communication, Inclusive Leadership and Empathy at Work. She’s passionate about helping organisations create an atmosphere of belonging for their people. When a workplace is fully inclusive and welcoming, amazing things happen. People are transformed into leaders. Teams and groups perform better. Everyone gains. Shola’s work has appeared in a variety of industry journals, she’s a LinkedIn Learning instructor, and her clients include The United Nations and Deloitte. You can also find Shola on LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sholakaye

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Episode #66 - Systematize Your IP to Become a Trusted Authority in Your Profession w/Petra Zink

As a professional, you possess a wealth of intellectual property—unique ideas, insights, and expertise that set you apart from others in your industry. But how do you harness and systematize that intellectual property to build your reputation, attract clients, and become a trusted authority? Becoming a trusted authority requires you to identify your unique value proposition and define your personal brand to create frameworks, methodologies, and signature systems to elevate your professional standing. In today’s podcast, Petra will share strategies for content creation and thought leadership to elevate your reputation and become a go-to expert.

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Certified Personal Branding & Digital Strategist, International Speaker, Coach, Consultant, Author & Podcast Host of the Trusted Authority Petra Zink is a personal brand & digital strategist, executive coach and the founder of impaCCCt, a company dedicated to helping experts in their field turn their expertise, experience, and education into a powerful and profitable authority brand. She created the 'Trusted Authority' framework to help individuals and executives become known, respected, and trusted authorities in their industry through establishing their influence; beyond their title. Through her coaching and consulting programs, keynotes, podcast, and recently published book, Petra shares her expertise and works with leaders and companies to build future-proof capabilities. She is also the host of Trusted Authority - The Podcast, and official Career Thought Leaders Council Member.

Also….

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Episode #65 - Overcoming Mediocrity and Being Unstoppable in Midlife w/Regina Young

Midlife can be a pivotal point in a woman's professional journey. It's a time when years of experience and wisdom intersect with newfound clarity and a burning desire for fulfillment. Yet, far too often, many women find themselves trapped in mediocrity—held back by self-doubt, societal expectations, or fear of change. But here's the truth: mediocrity is not your destiny. Instead, it's a temporary state that can be shattered with the right mindset, tools, and strategies. In today's podcast, our guest will help unravel the secrets of breaking free from mediocrity and unleashing your full potential in midlife.

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Regina Young has charted her own journey in life. She believes that standing in your own power makes you unstoppable. Regina worked as an Executive Assistant for pharmaceutical companies for many years, but she pivoted during the pandemic when she founded and now hosts the podcast Teatime Midlife Edition. The monthly teacup podcast inspires women in midlife to take their turn, be unapologetic, create communities where they are accepted, and live their best life in midlife without asking for permission. As a #1 Amazon bestselling co-author of the book "Overcoming Mediocrity – Unstoppable Women", Regina shares part of her journey of how she never gave up on her dreams to model and now is a pro-aging midlife influencer with the agency, Celebrate The Gray. Through self-development, perseverance, and determination, Regina never let someone else’s idea of beauty define her own light. As a Midlife Influencer, Regina shares how you can get your" midlife shine" on and enhance who you are now. She shares products through her one-stop Amazon shop for Midlifers called "Teatime Midlife Edition."

Also….

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Episode #64 - Becoming a Master Marketer of Your Professional Career with Bernie Borges

With its ever-evolving landscape and transformative power, marketing presents a golden opportunity for women seeking new opportunities, exploring different paths, or simply looking for a way to invigorate their current role. Marketing is fundamentally about crafting compelling narratives, building connections, and influencing people's perceptions. By leveraging these skills, professional women can harness the power of marketing to drive their own success. In today's episode, our guest will explore various aspects of marketing, including digital marketing on LinkedIn, content creation, branding, and more. In addition, we'll delve into the latest trends and emerging opportunities that will give you a competitive edge.

In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…
• Key strategies and tactics in digital marketing that women can adopt to stay competitive
• How to craft compelling narratives and personal branding to create a strong professional presence
• Overcoming challenges and mindset shifts necessary for career transformation through marketing
• The importance of building meaningful connections and networks
• How to blend experience and expertise to create must-read content using OPC (other people’s content)
• Why the KLT (know, like, trust) factor matters

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• Eat that Frog: https://buff.ly/42SYu6z
• Midlife Fulfilled Podcast: https://midlifefulfilled.com
• Carol Parker Walsh Consulting - https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com
• Fearless: The Career Rebel Academy: https://bit.ly/CRAapply

Bernie Borges is Vice President, Global Content Marketing at iQor, a leading BPO. He’s co-founder and Advisory Board member at Vengreso, The Digital Sales Transformation company. Bernie is a voice-over professional and the host of the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast. Bernie’s career spans three decades in B2B marketing roles and sales roles in tech. He founded and grew the digital marketing agency Find and Convert, which after 15 years merged into Vengreso in 2017. Bernie speaks at marketing industry events and is the author of Marketing 2.0, one of the earliest books written on social media marketing strategy. He has been recognized by industry peers, including Demandbase’s 25 Marketing Executives to Learn From in 2023, SEMRush’s Top 100 Content Marketing Influencers in 2022, and Toprank’s Top 25 Content Marketing Experts in 2021. Bernie taught the Content Marketing module in the University of South Florida Digital Marketing Certificate Program. You can connect with Bernie on LinkedIn.

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Insights on Navigating AI and ChatGPT in Your Career w/Marie Zimenoff, CEO of Career Thought Leaders - Episode #63

In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, professional women face unique career challenges and opportunities. They constantly seek innovative ways to stay ahead, improve their productivity, and make meaningful contributions to their fields. With the emergence of advanced AI language models like ChatGPT, professional women now have a powerful tool to revolutionize how they navigate their career paths. Since it's not going away, the best thing you can do is learn how to leverage it to give you an advantage in your professional career. Our guest today, Marie Zimenoff, is a thought leader on the future of work and is providing her insights on AI and ChatGPT and how they can be used.

I’m also providing a Beginner’s Guide on ChatGPT that you can download below.

In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…

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—-> Download your Beginner’s Guide to ChatGPT here:  https://buff.ly/3MFTNrL 

As CEO of Career Thought Leaders and Resume Writing Academy, Marie Zimenoff merges vision and best practice training to elevate the careers industry worldwide. She began her career as an advisor at Colorado State University while completing her M.Ed in Human Resource Studies and Career and Counseling Development. In 2008—the peak of the Great Recession—Marie left the university to start her business. Today, she trains career professionals around the globe in resume writing, career coaching, and business development. You can connect with Marie on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariezimenoff/

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Episode #62 - Land Your Next Position Using the Hidden Job Market with Mac Prichard, Founder and CEO of Macs List

The hidden job market refers to job openings that are not publicly advertised or posted online. Instead, these job opportunities are often filled through word-of-mouth referrals or recommendations, networking, and personal connections. Mac Prichard, Founder and CEO of Macs List, a career hub and job board, is going to break down what it takes to tap into the hidden job market to land your ideal position.

In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…

Featured On the Show (and additional resources):

Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, a job board and career hub for the Pacific Northwest with a mission to create more human hiring processes to improve the workforce for all. Mac’s List was founded in Portland, Oregon in 2001 and became a Certified B Corporation in 2017. Today Mac’s List serves job seekers and employers in Oregon and Washington with their top-tier job board as well as courses, books, and other resources that bring people together to find better jobs and happier careers.

Mac is also the author of the book “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere” and host of the weekly career advice podcast Find Your Dream Job.

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Episode #61 - Helping Professional Women Thrive in the Workplace with CEO Maricella Herrera Avila

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing the CEO of Ellevate Network, Maricella Herrera Avila. Ellevate is the largest community of a powerful coalition of ambitious and supportive women at work who show up for each other, helping each other, no matter their background or aspirations, to build a career they love. They also work to mobilize their collective power to change the culture of business. In today's episode, Maricella and I have an insightful conversation on the challenges women face in the workplace today and how they can do more than survive in their current spaces and places.

In this episode of the Midlife Career Rebel Podcast, you'll discover…

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