The Uncommon Career: Job Search & Career Coaching for Mid-career Women

Patricia and Julianna explore the intersection of emotional intelligence and strategic execution with a focus on time management for busy professionals. They delve into practical techniques such as the Eisenhower Matrix for task prioritization, the importance of tracking time with apps like Toggle and OmniFocus, and balancing high-priority tasks with emotional and energy management.

The hosts provide actionable insights for optimizing time, setting clear priorities, and learning how to delegate and say no effectively. Further highlights also include the psychological aspects of time management and the importance of creating a personalized system to manage workload efficiently.

00:00 Introduction to Elevated Leadership

00:32 The Importance of Time Management

01:52 Understanding the Eisenhower Matrix

06:33 Delegation and Deletion Strategies

12:31 Managing Open Loops and Mental Clarity

14:28 Energy and Emotion in Time Management

20:12 Practical Tools and Apps for Time Management

28:11 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Patricia discusses simple habits to prevent burnout and ways to wind down. The episode covers burnout, its causes, and its impacts on productivity and emotional health. Discover key habits to avoid burnout include daily reflections, setting boundaries, taking mindful breaks, practicing gratitude, and doing a digital detox. 

 00:00 Introduction: Preventing Burnout and Winding Down from 2024

00:28 Understanding Burnout: Causes and Symptoms

03:53 Daily Reflections: A Tool for Emotional and Energy Awareness

07:19 Setting Boundaries: Balancing Work and Personal Life

09:37 Mindful Breaks: Enhancing Productivity and Well-being

11:59 Gratitude: Cultivating a Positive Mindset

14:17 Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Energy

15:36 Conclusion: Integrating Habits for a Better 2024

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In the second part of the annual planning series, Patricia welcomes back life coach Dale Wilshire to discuss the concept of casting a vision using Dale's proprietary Wheel of Life exercise. Explore various life categories, talk about goal setting, and how to prepare for achieving these goals in the upcoming year.

Dale also provides insights into tweaking the Wheel of Life to better fit individual needs, identifying areas for improvement, and offers practical advice on prioritizing goals to make meaningful progress. 

00:00 Introduction and Series Overview

00:42 Exploring the Wheel of Life

02:49 Customizing Your Wheel of Life

05:15 Assessing Your Current Life Balance

08:58 Reflecting on Your Scores

10:06 Setting Goals and Priorities

20:05 Creating a Plan for the Year

24:15 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

Dale Wilsher is an authenticity advocate and personal development expert whose powerful message as a speaker, coach, and trainer has transformed countless lives. She helps professionals reassess their strengths, clarify their values, and define their meaning, guiding them to reach their full potential.

Her mission is to help others make the most of their time and talent, recognizing their unique strengths and using them to live authentically and purposefully.

Dale is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and serves as faculty for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute of Organizational Management. Her certifications include ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC), Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), and Strengths Champion Coach in Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment.

As a Certified Behavioral Consultant in DISC Personality Profile, Dale trains teams to leverage personality differences for creating respectful and successful workplace cultures.

84. Reflect on 2024: Annual Review Strategies

88. Plan for 2025: Wheel of Life and Goal Setting

Dale’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalewilsher/

Wheel of Life: Click here to access 

Website: https://www.yourauthenticpersonality.com/

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Patricia explores effective strategies to build and strengthen your professional network during the holiday season. We discuss various actionable tips, such as creating personalized holiday cards, sending reflective thank you notes, organizing festive events, engaging on social media, and joining the holiday committee at work.

Learn how to compile a comprehensive contact list and make meaningful connections to stay top of mind for future opportunities.

00:00 Introduction: Networking During the Holidays

00:40 Creating Your Networking List

02:23 Personalized Holiday Cards

03:30 Reflective Thank You Notes

04:14 Year-End Roundup Emails

05:49 One-on-One Holiday Coffee Chats

06:46 Sharing a Gift of Knowledge

07:49 Festive Networking Events

08:53 Supporting a Cause Together

09:25 Seasonal Social Media Engagement

10:52 Joining the Holiday Committee at Work

11:31 Conclusion and Action Steps

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Julianna and Patricia dive into the nuances of personal and professional branding. They discuss the crucial difference between visibility and branding, emphasizing the importance of building a solid foundation and clearly defining one's career goals. Tune in for learning how to outline a comprehensive framework for creating a personal brand, including understanding your audience, using LinkedIn effectively, and the benefits of in-person networking.

00:00 Introduction to Elevated Leadership

00:32 Understanding Personal and Professional Branding

01:09 Visibility vs. Branding

02:49 The Importance of Clarity in Branding

04:45 Building a Strong Personal Brand

07:49 Effective Branding Strategies

12:18 Practical Steps to Create Your Brand

14:42 Leveraging LinkedIn and In-Person Networking

21:11 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode, we discuss strategies to stay motivated during the job search, emphasizing the importance of focusing on process goals rather than outcome goals. By setting and celebrating small wins, reframing rejections as feedback, and maintaining realistic expectations, job seekers can make continuous progress.

Additionally, we highlight the importance of self-care, such as maintaining health, fitness, and personal relationships, to build resilience throughout the job search journey. Tune in for actionable advice on mastering the job search process and keeping your spirits high.

00:00 Introduction: Staying Motivated During Job Search

00:28 Focus on What You Can Control

03:07 Celebrate Every Win

05:22 Set Realistic Expectations

11:42 Reframe Rejection as Feedback

15:31 Take Care of Yourself

17:53 Conclusion: Mastering the Job Search Process

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In this episode, Patricia kicks off a special series with Professional Certified Coach and Keynote Speaker, Dale Wilsher. They discuss the importance of reflecting on the past year, and share different ways to go about it. including a year review, journaling, consulting with others, and the storytelling method for reflection. Gain insights on how to successfully reflect on your year before you get into planning for 2025.

00:00 Introduction and Series Overview

01:15 Meet Dale Wilsher: Professional Certified Coach

02:10 The Importance of Year-End Reflection

02:57 Dale's Year-End Review Process

04:35 Patricia's Reflection Techniques

07:12 Storytelling as a Reflection Tool

10:14 Personal Reflections and Insights

13:24 The Power of Words: Choosing a Word of the Year

22:20 Wrapping Up Reflections and Moving Forward

24:15 Preview of the Wheel of Life Exercise

29:34 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Dale Wilsher is an authenticity advocate and personal development expert whose powerful message as a speaker, coach, and trainer has transformed countless lives. She helps professionals reassess their strengths, clarify their values, and define their meaning, guiding them to reach their full potential.

Her mission is to help others make the most of their time and talent, recognizing their unique strengths and using them to live authentically and purposefully.

Dale is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and serves as faculty for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute of Organizational Management. Her certifications include ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC), Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), and Strengths Champion Coach in Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment.

As a Certified Behavioral Consultant in DISC Personality Profile, Dale trains teams to leverage personality differences for creating respectful and successful workplace cultures.

84. Reflect on 2024: Annual Review Strategies

88. Plan for 2025: Wheel of Life and Goal Setting

Dale’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalewilsher/

Wheel of Life: Click here to access 

Website: https://www.yourauthenticpersonality.com/

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In this episode, explore the possibility of living and working abroad with Richa, a seasoned procurement leader with 15 years of experience across North America, Asia, and Europe. The conversation delves deep into the allure of international work-life balance, the challenges of cultural adaptation, and practical steps for pursuing an international career.

Richa also provides valuable tips on navigating visa processes, expat communities, and managing the nuanced communication styles of different cultures.

Tune in for an enlightening discussion on making international work a reality, complete with resources for those interested in taking the leap.

• 00:00 La Dolce Vita

Ever wondered what it’s like to feel truly settled in new countries? Having lived in 6 countries and explored 52, Richa knows what it feels like to be truly settled in a new culture. From the bustling markets of Asia to the romantic streets of Paris, and the efficient cities of Germany, her journey has been quite the adventure.

With over a decade in top multinational firms, including an 8-year stint at the world’s largest FMCG giant, she has honed her skills in Supply Chain and Procurement across borders and time zones. Navigating careers in North America, Asia and Europe wasn’t just about successes, but about learning from every curveball thrown her way.

Now she loves to help others on the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to craft your own international career path or find a strong footing where you are, she is happy to connect, share experiences, offer advice, and swap stories about life, work, and the world.

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In this episode, Patricia and Juliana dive into the critical skills of persuasion and influence. They discuss the challenges of managing up, particularly when lacking the necessary resources or authority. Offering actionable insights on observation, preparation, and leveraging emotional intelligence, they show how to get decision-makers on your side.

Learn about the importance of understanding the priorities and pressures of each stakeholder, building credibility, and cultivating trust to effectively lead from any position.

00:00 Introduction to Elevated Leadership

00:33 The Importance of Persuasion and Influence

01:15 Challenges in Managing Up

02:45 Strategies for Effective Persuasion

05:13 Understanding Decision Makers

12:51 Building Relational Equity 22:03

Final Thoughts on Persuasion

24:21 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

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In this episode, explore the concept of identifying repetitive, unhelpful patterns in your professional life and how to change them to foster personal and career growth. We discuss happenstance theory and how unplanned career paths can include negative behavior patterns. By reflecting on specific scenarios, recognizing thoughts and emotions before, during, and after these situations, and assessing the outcomes, you can gain insights into these patterns.

Practical steps are provided for making conscious behavioral changes to ensure your career trajectory aligns with your ultimate goals. Tune in to begin analyzing these patterns and make a change.

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