The Speaking Up Podcast

Whether it's a notebook or an advanced project management software, we all use tools to help with our productivity. But sometimes we need to take a step back and audit our routine.

Is it working the way it should?

Are you happy with your overall productivity?

Does something need changing?

In this episode, I share some tips to help you develop and build your own productivity toolbox, including:

• Figure out what you want.

• Identify your time-wasters.

• Start small.

It's so easy to let bad habits and old routines creep in, so it's time to create your productivity toolbox and stay on course for success. You got this!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:27) Being productive doesn't mean working harder

(03:15) How to build your own productivity toolkit

(05:03) Don't put out other people's fire before your own

Connect with Elizabeth:

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Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

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As kids we were all taught about stranger danger, and as adults that continues to serve us well, but our apprehension to approach someone we don't know can also cause anxiety and missed opportunities in the workplace.

In this episode I want to help you overcome your fear of starting a conversation with strangers. I'm going to share some useful strategies with you, which I give all of my executive clients, including:

1. A smile goes a long way.

1. Make eye contact.

1. Prepare conversation starters.

Whether it's a networking event, a new colleague, or just a phone call with someone you've never met before, knowing how to start a conversation is a valuable skill that will help take your career to the next level.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:28) Find a group to start speaking with

(02:33) How to be more approachable

(04:17) Everyone is nervous at their first event

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

The summer is a great time to recharge and reconnect with friends and family, maybe even go on vacation. You can relax and refill your own gas tank. It's a great time to reflect on your business and career goals.

So in this episode I share a few things you can add to your Summer battery recharge toolkit, including:

• Use the downtime to reconnect.

• Figure out what helps you relax.

• Have a plan in place

Summer is the time to let go and live life to the fullest, and you might just find it helps you level up your career too. You got this!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:31) Kicking back in the summer

(03:15) Your recharge toolkit

(04:58) Give yourself permission to do 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

2023 seems to be flying by at a rapid speed, so have you taken the time to step back and reflect on your goals for the year?

It's important to do a progress check, to make sure you're on track with your goals, but also to review those goals – maybe they no longer fit you or your business. In this episode I share my top tips for your self mid-year review, including:

• Be honest with yourself.

• Know your 'why'.

• Now is the time to set new goals.

If you never take time to reflect, how will you ever know if you're heading the right direction? You got this!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:34) Check in with yourself regularly

(03:12) How to determine what matters

(04:36) Write down 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

We've all had that experience of being involved in a project or starting a new role, and it just doesn't feel right.

Sometimes there's nothing wrong with the work, it just might not be a great fit, and that's ok! It's ok to want to enjoy what you do, and to feel valued by your colleagues.

In this episode I share some top tips to help you find the best fit for you, including:

• Do some self-reflection.

• Perception matters.

• Ask for outside help.

Not everyone fits every job, so it's important you understand what matters to you, so you can pursue the right opportunities. You got this!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:36) Don't stay in a job that's not working for you

(02:51) Feeling like you don't fit in

(04:20) Talk it through

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

Have you ever heard the phrase 'done is better than perfect'?

Sometimes we can get so distracted trying to be perfect that we struggle to complete the task in hand, so in this episode I share some strategies you can start using today, to help you move away from perfect, including:

1. Perfection leads to procrastination.

1. Do your best.

1. Always remember that nobody is perfect.

I urge my clients to compare themselves to their own personal best, then strive to beat that. Rather than comparing yourself to someone else, compare yourself to yourself. You got this!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:00) Don't expect perfection from your children?

(02:24) Stop aiming for perfect and start aiming for better.

(04:40) Don't set yourself up for failure.

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

ElizaIt's that time of year when graduation looms for college students across the country, which means many grads will be flocking to the streets in search of their dream job!

If you're a grad, you may want to pursue a career specifically in what you studied, or perhaps you have found an interest in something else. Whatever direction you choose to go in is okay.

My first job was in politics, and then a career in news. I'm now a successful career strategist.

In this episode I share some top strategies you can use as you enter the job hunt, including:

• It's ok to hear the word "no".

• Prepare your elevator pitch.

• Ask for what you want.

Finding a job can be stressful and highly competitive, but if you have clear goals and a solid plan, I know you've got this!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:49) What if you don't get the job you want?

(02:05) Don't always accept the first offer

(03:46) The word 'no' means 'next opportunity'

(05:00) What are your deal-breakers?

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

Many of us are used to being experts, or at least experienced, in whatever we do.

Do you remember what it was like being thrown into a new situation? It can rock your confidence, but here's the secret... it doesn't have to!

In this episode I share a few of my favorite strategies to help you combat the self-doubt and project confidence in any situation, such as:

• Compare yourself to your own personal best

• You've been asked to do this task or job for a reason

• You can be your own worst enemy

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:01) Always be prepared

(02:29) The tools to combat low confidence

(04:39) Embrace your individuality

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 was the last time you had fun?

I have two children, and having fun comes so naturally to them, but us adults sometimes struggle to make the time to enjoy ourselves.

In this episode I share some things I want you to ask yourself, so that you can inject some more fun into your life, such as:

• Think back to a time that made you smile.

• How did you engage with people before Covid?

• Put fun on your calendar... no, seriously!

Make fun a priority. Stop taking life so seriously all the time and start putting some more fun into your day.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:17) Fun stats.

(02:12) Seize the fun!

(03:57) Make time for fun.

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

Spring is often associated with rejuvenation, or starting a clean slate. Many of us associate a spring clean as something we do to our home, but it can also apply to our businesses too.

While spring cleaning your business could literally mean tidying up your office, decluttering and reorganising your space for the year ahead, it could also be applied figuratively. This is a chance for you to refresh your strategy, clear out things that aren't working to make space for new opportunities that help your business grow.

In this episode I share a few of my own ideas to help you spring clean your business, including:

• Give your website a spruce up.

• Take another look at your business plan.

• Review your marketing strategy.

When is the last time you last did a spring clean of your business? Well, there's no time like the present...

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:20) Put the spring back in your business step

(02:56) Go back to your business plan

(05:05) Are you working with clients who no longer serve you?

Also mentioned in this episode:

What's Your Back-Up 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