By Patricia Ortega | Career & Life Transition Coach | Career Counselor
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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.
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.
This episode is part of the Elevated Leadership Series, co-hosted by Julianna Yau Yorgan and Patricia Ortega.
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
Elevated Leadership is available on both The Uncommon Career Podcast and The Daring to Succeed Podcast.
Listen to the Daring to Succeed Podcast to get to know Julianna: https://www.jyycoaching.com/podcast/
Connect with Julianna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannayauyorgan/
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pmortega
Get started with your career move: Download The Career Transition Checklist
Click here to learn about coaching
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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Get started with your career move: Download The Career Transition Checklist
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In this episode, Anthony Flynn shares insights on overcoming career challenges, emphasizing the importance of mindset, skill development, and strategic thinking. He discusses his own journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a successful CEO, highlighting the power of belief, discipline, and leveraging transferable skills.
Key topics include the transition from individual contributor to leadership roles, the importance of mentorship, and practical advice for career advancement. This conversation offers actionable strategies for achieving success and underscores the significance of personal growth and resilience.
Anthony is a highly sought-after adviser to CEOs, Key Executives, and their companies. His extensive experience includes leadership roles with numerous Fortune 100 giants, such as Kraft Foods, RJ Reynolds, and 3M, as well as pivotal executive positions in several multi-million dollar non-profit ventures.
Anthony has been a featured speaker at Harvard University, Emory University, Georgia Tech, and The University of Memphis. His insights have been broadcasted on platforms such as Biz1190 (a Wall Street Journal syndicated radio show), TEDx, Q Conference, and numerous other channels including TV, radio, podcasts, and keynote addresses.
Learn about Anthony at https://www.amazingceo.com/
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Learn a streamlined process to retarget your resume in just 10-15 minutes. Break down steps to quickly adapt your resume to match job descriptions, from identifying key outcomes and skills to reordering bullet points and updating summary statements. Tune in for a systematic approach to ease the job application process, reduce being overwhelmed, and evaluate your career direction.
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Patricia and Julianna dive into the complexities of managing public conflict as a leader. They explore the strategic and emotional intelligence aspects of dealing with conflict in a corporate environment. The conversation covers various types of conflict, including interpersonal disagreements and innovative idea clashes. Important aspects such as cultural understanding, proactive relationship building, and strategic communication are mentioned.
Key takeaways include practical tips on anticipating conflict, diffusing situations, and focusing on the issue rather than the person. Whether you're an introverted or extroverted leader, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to enhance your leadership skills.
This episode is part of the Elevated Leadership Series, co-hosted by Julianna Yau Yorgan and Patricia Ortega.
Elevated Leadership is available on both The Uncommon Career Podcast and The Daring to Succeed Podcast.
Listen to the Daring to Succeed Podcast to get to know Julianna: https://www.jyycoaching.com/podcast/
Connect with Julianna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannayauyorgan/
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pmortega
Get started with your career move: Download The Career Transition Checklist
Click here to learn about coaching
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.
Reflect on 2024: Annual Review Strategies
Plan for 2025: Casting a Vision, Wheel of Life, Goal Setting
Dale’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalewilsher/
Wheel of Life: https://mailchi.mp/%5Bxxxxxx%5D/ap4fdv2r30
Website: https://www.yourauthenticpersonality.com/
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Jennifer Smith of the Flourish Careers Podcast shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a career coach and HR consultant. Jenn offers insights on career development, making intentional career moves, and adapting to different career phases. She also reveals her HEART-based career planning framework and offers practical job-seeking tips, including salary negotiation strategies and the importance of aligning work with personal values. Tune in to learn from Jenn's experiences and get inspired to make impactful career decisions.
Before I became a career coach and HR consultant for heart-based professionals, my roots were deeply grounded in corporate America, including 15 years in HR departments at Fortune 200 organizations.
Now as a career coach and consultant, I've had the honor of supporting thousands of professionals around the world by assisting them with discovering and pursuing career intentions better aligned with their hearts and spirits while prioritizing well-being—and I believe we're all the better for it.
Learn about Jenn at https://flourish.careers/
Listen to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourish-careers-podcast/id1644521346
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Connect to Jenn on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlsmith9200/
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Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pmortega
Get started with your career move: Download The Career Transition Checklist
Click here to learn about coaching
We delve into the common fears associated with networking, such as judgment, rejection, and social risks, and explore why these fears often arise. We also discuss practical strategies to shift the focus from ourselves to others, thereby reducing anxiety.
The episode also outlines the general framework of a networking conversation, from initial greetings to closing out, providing listeners with actionable steps to feel more comfortable and confident in networking situations. Tune in to discover how imagining positive outcomes can balance the perceived threats and uncover the real opportunities that networking can offer.
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Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pmortega
Get started with your career move: Download The Career Transition Checklist
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Today we Stephen from Renown Leadership back to shares his personal journey, retiring in the army with no civilian contacts to becoming an adept networker, offering valuable tips for introverts and extroverts alike.
We cover key strategies such as leveraging strengths, the role of personality assessments, and the importance of genuine interactions. Stephen emphasizes building relationships and the power of active listening, making this episode a treasure trove of advice for anyone looking to improve their networking skills.
Leadership is where I thrive. It's what I am passionate about and what I have been doing for the past 21 years of my professional career in the Military and Corporate worlds. I've been blessed to have some of the most spectacular examples of leadership anyone could ask for, and now it is my passion to share everything I have learned d with others as a Leadership Development and Career Coach. As a United States Army veteran, I have spent much of my adult life serving my country and leading combat and non-combat deployments worldwide. After leaving the Army, I joined the civilian workforce with leadership roles for several divisions of one organization. Inspired by the great leaders I have known and how they molded me into the celebrated leader I had become, I started Renowned Leadership. My purpose is to help people become authentic leaders with character and integrity. Leaders whom everyone wants to follow.
Web: https://www.renownedleadership.com/
Podcast: https://renownedleadership.com/podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-j-morris-143028251/
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Get started with your career move: Download The Career Transition Checklist
Click here to learn about coaching
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