The Speaking Up Podcast

Whether you're an organizational wizard, spreadsheet supremo, or brainstorming maestro, we all have superpowers. Knowing what they are and owning them can be a huge confidence booster.

In this episode I am going to help you cultivate your superpower by showing how to unlock your genius zone, including:

• Make a list of all the things you do better than anyone else!
• Superpowers can be soft skills too.
• Put your superpowers into everyday life.

So it's time to embrace your superpower, start operating in your zone of genius and level up your career!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) We all have a superpower – what's yours?

(02:06) Cultivating your power is a confidence boost

(03:26) Find your zone of genius

Also Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 30: 5 Soft Skills that will Set You Apart

Connect with Elizabeth:

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Building solid habits is about setting yourself up for success, and in this episode I share my tips for getting into the habit of good habits, including:

• Find actions towards your goals.
• Work together with a friend with similar goals.
• Bundle your habits.

So don't let bad habits hold you back. Follow the advice in this podcast and read Atomic Habits from James Clear, and create your own powerful habits.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) It takes 21 days

(02:55) Tips to create good habits

(05:30) It's about mindset

Connect with Elizabeth:

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Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

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When someone pays you a compliment, do you accept it, or do you brush it off with "thanks, but..."? Many of us find it difficult to accept compliments graciously, so why are we expected to accept feedback?

Getting negative feedback can feel personal, and is a challenging conversation to have at any time, let alone at work. So in this episode I share with you some tips to help understand and deal with negative feedback, including:

• Listen to what's being said
• Ask for more time to respond
• Speak up for yourself

If you know how to turn this feedback into a constructive conversation to improve your job performance (and job satisfaction), you will empower yourself to unlock your potential!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) It's not always easy

(02:43) My top 5 tips for dealing with feedback

(04:47) It's business not personal

Also mentioned in this episode:

Episode 071 - 5 Simple Ways to Deliver Feedback Without Hurting Feelings

Connect with Elizabeth:

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

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

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Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

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There comes a time in all of our working lives when we have to give negative feedback to an employee or colleague. It may be that they have a super messy desk, perhaps you didn't like how to spoke to you, or maybe they're just not completing a particular task to the expected standard.

Whatever the reason, giving feedback can be a tricky conversation, so in this episode I give you 5 top tips to help you do it successfully, including:

• Have a 'praise in public, critique in private' philosophy
• Don't let it fester
• Give the person a chance to respond

So take these tips on board and make sure that when you have to give feedback, the outcome will be a positive one!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) A delicate balancing act

(02:56) It's business, not personal

(05:50) It's the manager's job to speak up

Also mentioned in this episode:

Episode 002 – Business Not Personal

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

On this episode of The Speaking Up Podcast I am joined by Trae Bodge, a lifestyle journalist and smart shopping expert with a passion for helping you save money and get the best value from your purchases.

Trae has appeared on many shows including NBC Nightly News (my personal favorite), The Today Show and Good Morning America. She is also a media coach and is the co-founder of One Take Media Coaching.

In this episode we chat about how to get yourself in the media, and Trae reveals some of her expert tips including some all-important dos and don't when it comes to pitching. She also talks to us about her own experiences of speaking up, and why it may not always win you friends but that shouldn't deter you.

Click here to visit Trae's website

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:47) Organization tips

(05:01) Pitching do's and don'ts

(10:07) Getting in the media with no contacts

(14:25) Do what you need to do

Connect with Trae:

Follow on Instagram

Follow on Twitter

Connect on Facebook

Connect with Elizabeth:

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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

Learning new skills is a great way to leverage your professional worth, amp up your online presence and make yourself stand out as an industry leader. So in the episode I am going to show you how to take those important steps towards gaining new skills.

I am going to give you some top tips on how to find the right course for you, including:

• Find a suitable institution.
• Ask your employer for any funded learning opportunities.
• Ask yourself how much you really want to do it.

So if you're sitting on the fence about whether to spend money on course fees or take time out of your busy schedule to study, remember that the best time to take the leap is right now!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:08) Take the first steps to level up your skillset

(02:19) Top tips on finding the right course

(03:32) If you don't ask, you won't get!

(05:25) Do what is right for you

(07:08) Get a game plan

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

What stresses you out most about your job?

Research by the American Psychological Association found that roughly 80% of employers consider their supervisor to be the most stressful part of their job, but it doesn't have to be this way!

In this episode, I give you some top tips on what you can do if you have a bad boss, including:

• Talk to them.
• Relationships are two-way.
• Ask them for feedback.

Don't let a bad boss ruin your job satisfaction. Put these tips into practice to get the most out of your working relationship straight away.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) What's the most stressful part of your job?

(01:36) It's easier to get a job when you have a job

(02:57) Ways to deal with a bad boss

(05:39) Maybe it's time to move on

Also mentioned in this episode:

Episode 002: Business Not Personal

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

We have all had those awkward conversations where all of a sudden... crickets. How you react to those uncomfortable silences can say a lot about how you communicate, and if played right can be a great tool to leverage your authority and your reputation.

In this episode, I share my strategies for using silence to your advantage, including:

• Use the silence to refocus.
• Truly listen to what's being said.
• Silence is powerful.

It's time to crush your urge to fill silences and say something you might regret. Embrace the silence and level up your career!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) We've all been there

(01:32) Silence can be your best friend

(02:24) Use silence to your advantage

(03:53) Use silence to take control

(04:48) If you have nothing smart to say, say nothing.

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

On this episode of The Speaking Up Podcast I am delighted to be joined by a fellow former Reuters anchor-turned-host of the hugely popular podcast Money Tips for Financial Grownups.

Bobbi is a certified financial planner, and her podcast has helped over 700,000 listeners learn about financial responsibility, and she will be sharing some of her expert advice in this interview.

We also chat about the importance of teaching your children how to manage their money, as well as Bobbi's own experiences of speaking up. Listen now and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Click here to visit Bobbi Rebell's free resource library

Click here to order Bobbi's new book – Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:23) The cost of financial irresponsibility

(03:58) When should you start talking to children about money?

(07:46) Money mindset breakthroughs

(09:19) Taking inspiration from personal experience

(13:04) We're all just figuring it out!

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

When you think of Ireland what comes to mind? Guiness, horse racing, the color green? Or maybe Lucky Charms, four-leaf clovers, and that elusive pot of gold at the end of a rainbow?

Ireland is often associated with symbols of luck and fortune, so in this episode, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I explain how you can make your own luck to further your career and your business.

You might think some people are just born lucky, but have you ever considered why that might be? Mindset matters, so I am sharing with you a few ways to create your own luck, including:

• Change your state of mind.

• Be confident in yourself.
• Build your network and socialize.

Good luck can be made, so it's time to stop going green over others' 'lucky breaks' and start making some of your own!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:13) Luck is a state of mind

(02:24) It wasn't meant to be

(03:45) Don't be fearful

(04:32) Look at luck as stepping stones

(05:37) Believe it's possible to have what you want

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