The Speaking Up Podcast

According to a recent report, the average American spends three hours on their phone every day. If you're an entrepreneur or busy professional, the chances are it's more than that.

Have you ever considered taking a digital detox? Spending some time away from your devices may sound like a nightmare, but you might be surprised how dreamy it can be.

In this episode, I share some steps you can take to do a digital detox, including:

• Find or rediscover a hobby.
• Set clear goals.
• Think about how much time you get back.

And remember, a digital detox doesn't just mean your phone, so put down all of your devices and learn to enjoy life in 3D again!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) The FOMO is real

(02:49) Focus on what you can control

(06:10) Detox when it works for you

(08:57) Hold yourself accountable!

Connect with Elizabeth:

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Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

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Whether you're 23 or 43, starting a new job is never easy. At first you may feel uncomfortable or nervous and it may take time to settle in. You were hired for this role over every other candidate, because your boss believes in you.

In this episode I share five pointers to help you get over those newbie nerves and embrace your new career, including:

• Connect with other new starters.
• Make the first move.
• Keep a positive attitude.

Remember, everyone else was a new starter once too! So take the pointers from this podcast and start that new job with the confidence and the energy you deserve!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) New jobs are nerve-wracking, whatever your age

(02:45) Invest in yourself

(04:40) You were hired for a reason

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

You've probably heard the term multitasking, and I bet you even consider it a strength of yours, am I right? But what about monotasking?

It's not as common, but monotasking has a lot of benefits to it, and there are certainly times when you need to monotask, such as during a client meeting. Nobody wants to be on a call with someone who's constantly distracted by other tasks!

In this episode I share some top strategies to help you embrace the monotask lifestyle, including:

• Schedule breaks.
• Lockout distractions.
• Work on tasks in natural sequence.

Multitasking might feel more productive, but learning to live the monotask way might help you get the best out of yourself and take your career to the next level.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) Getting in flow

(04:03) How to embrace monotasking

(06:36) It might take time, and that's ok

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

There are so many benefits to creating a vision board for yourself. I recently tried making a virtual vision board, which was even better – you can view it whenever you want, update it on the go and keep yourself motivated towards your goals.

There really are no rules with virtual vision boards. You can include photos of yourself, visual incantations of your goals... anything that represents who you are and what you want to achieve.

The trickiest part can often be getting started, so in this episode I share some tips to help jumpstart yours, including:

• Decide if you want a theme.
• Look for motivational quotes.
• Keep it in a highly visible place.

Your virtual vision board is a living, breathing document to help you reach your goals, so don't hesitate and create yours now!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) The only thing better than a vision board is a virtual vision board

(02:05) No rules!

(04:34) A reminder of your dreams

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

For many, the new year can trigger a lot of change from small resolutions to huge life decisions such as buying a house or changing careers.

Are you getting the new year itch to shake up your career? You might be unhappy in your current job and know it's time for a change, so channel your newfound resolve and do something about it!

I'm not saying you should dramatically announce to your boss and the rest of the office that you're quitting – burning your professional bridges is never a good idea – but it might be time for you to start actively pursuing a new career elsewhere, and in this episode I share some important you should ask yourself before taking that leap, including:

• What do you really want to do?
• Is there an opportunity to move internally?
• Is it time to go it alone and become an entrepreneur?

Taking some time to reflect and understand what you really want from your career will help you make appropriate goals for the new year. Remember: your career is a marathon, not a sprint, so take the time to get it right!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) No better time than the present

(02:31) Before you jump ship, ask yourelf these questions...

(04:27) Bad feelings may come back to haunt you

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

It is widely known that many of us will fail to see through on our new year's resolutions. I prefer to call them life upgrades. Whether you're setting goals around lifestyle, career, relationships or all of the above, one of the common traps that cause them to fizzle out is they're too big or too broad.

Don't let that happen to you!

In this episode I share some of my favourite strategies which you can use to help make those big life upgrades stick, including:

• Write them down.
• Be realistic.
• Break your goals down into actionable steps.

If you use my strategies for setting your 2023 life upgrades, you will find them much more manageable and you'll find more success!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:12) The main reasons your resolutions don't work

(02:37) Dream big, but be realistic with yourself

(04:40) Make time for yourself and your goals

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

How many of you struggle to keep your New Year's Resolutions? Well, you're not alone.

I think one of the reasons we all struggle to keep our resolutions is because we make them too broad, or too ambitious.

If you have made your goals for 2023, you need to ensure they are attainable by sketching out a realistic plan. Long lasting change will only happen if you have a strategy, and in this episode I share some steps you can take to ensure long-lasting life upgrades in 2023, such as:

• Break down your goals into action steps.
• Set your priorities.
• Write it down.

Don't put too much pressure on yourself to set and keep resolutions. Give yourself the gift of a life upgrade that will encompass and help you achieve your goals in 2023.

I believe in you. You got this!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) Focus on life upgrades

(02:50) You can't give up everything you love at once

(05:53) The power of writing things down

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

I find that before I move forward into the new year, I need to take time and reflect on the year gone by. Reflecting on our achievements over the past year is important, and also helps us plan and set appropriate goals for the year ahead.

In this episode I share the top 10 questions you should ask yourself when reflecting back on your 2022, including:

• What were your best and worst decisions?
• What didn't you accomplish that you wish you had?
• What was the biggest lesson you learned this year?

It's not important to know all of the answers, but to at least spend some time considering them. Then, you can charge into the new year having learnt from the past, ready to conquer 2023...

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) Looking in the rear view mirror

(01:56) Don't beat yourself up over incomplete goals!

(05:15) Start your 2023 goal-setting

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

Nobody wants to be around someone who is constantly stressed out, particularly during the holiday season. It puts everyone on edge, and often that person can direct their stress and anxiety towards others.

Do you sometimes feel like you're the one spiralling down a black hole of overwhelm, on a one-way ticket to burnout? It happens to all of us, but the festive period can often be a triggering time as everyone rushes to get ahead of themselves during the Christmas/Holidays shutdown, and you're trying to hit those important end of year targets!

In this episode I share some strategies you can use to take control and keep your priorities in check, including:

• You're allowed to say no.
• Is this task really as urgent as you think it is?
• Ask for help!

Don't let this holiday season pass you by in a blur. Use the tips in this podcast and try to enjoy each moment and be the best version of yourself to your colleagues and your loved ones.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) Stress is contagious

(01:38) Nobody has ever died from shame

(04:12) Don't go down the black hole

(05:38) Leave yourself some breathing room

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

How many times have you been filled with anxiety ahead of a social or networking event, worried that you won't know what to say?

Do you find yourself mingling in the corner because you don't have the perfect icebreaker?

Or worse still, do you simply not go to these events, and potentially miss opportunities to connect with others who could further your career?

Small talk can be a big issue for many of us. In this episode I share some of strategies I give my clients, so that you too can master the art of small talk, including:

• Be a great listener.
• Be curious about others in the room.
• The event you're at is the perfect conversation starter.

If you follow these simple tips, you'll no longer have to rely on the weather, because you will become a small talk expert in no time!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) The gift of the gab

(02:06) You won't be the only person with sweaty palms

(04:37) Practice makes perfect

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q