Unconventional Success

Today I'm speaking straight from the heart! My Real Talk episodes are me talking about what's on my mind right now.This week was inspired by the quote:"Everything we once found difficult, we now find easy."When we're in the middle of a crisis, it's so difficult to see how we're going to get ourselves out of it. I share a couple of mindset shifts you can make to help you do that!If you're stuck on something in your career right now and you don't know how to get yourself out of this hole, you m...

Today I'm tackling the BIG issues! I'm sure the whole STEM industry is looking for the answers to how to achieve gender equality.While there's still so much that STEM business leaders need to take responsibility for, there is one thing that every woman in STEM can do to help!Episode Summary:Who's fault is gender inequality in STEM?The problem with STEM at schoolThe problem with STEM in the workplaceWhat you can do to helpResources:Message me on InstagramMessage me on LinkedInL E T ' S C O N N...

"How do I figure out which direction to take my career in?" is one of the most common questions I get. I was stuck in my own cycle of career indecision for YEARS before I figured out I was doing it back to front.In this episode I'll reframe how you think about your own career path so you can get clarity on what steps to take next.Episode Summary:My own career direction dilemmas in the pastReframing how you think about your career pathUsing the "fail fast" methodWhy changing your career goals ...

Career path, career plan, career strategy... what are these??? It seems like one of those things we should just know about once we hit a certain level but no one ever teaches you how to create one.Listen in to learn what a career strategy is, why it will lead you to a happier life and what you need to know to get started on writing your own!Episode Summary:What a career strategy isWhy women in STEM need a career strategyWhat a career strategy look likesWhat stops most people from writing a ca...

Do you love avoiding confrontation? Well maybe it's because no one's ever taught you how to have a difficult conversation!This episode teaches you an easy to follow structure and useful guidance for navigating those tough conversations.Episode SummaryThe three choices you have when someone does something you're not happy aboutMy top 5 tips on having difficult conversationsWhere to get supportResourcesNeed a community to get support and encouragement before a difficult conversation starts? Joi...

Imposter syndrome is something that plagues SO many women in STEM, I knew I had to record an episode about this. I suffered through it myself for many years and I wanted to share the strategy I used to overcome it.Episode Summary:What is impostor syndrome?My own battles with itThe strategy I used to overcome impostor syndromeResources:Join the Wonder Women in STEM community!Need help with your own impostor syndrome battles? Contact me at www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Insta...

A lot of us have been working from home for a few months now due to the pandemic, but few have figured it out.I hear so many gripes from women in STEM about feeling like they're always at work and not being able to switch off.This episode will give you 5 ideas to take away and weave into your own working-from-home life. The bonus is that following these ideas, you'll also set yourself up for success for when you DO have to return to the office!Episode Summary:My own challenges with switching ...

Searching for a new job is something most people dread! But jobseekers, don't fret. In this episode I'll cover two key things you need to know to land a job you love.Episode Summary:How to gain clarity on what you want out of a job and stick to itThe steps to negotiate your starting salaryWhere to get more help on searching for and securing your dream STEM roleResources:Access The Job Seeking Blueprint hereL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson&g...

Everyone knows gender equality is something we should care about. But until everyone understands WHY gender inequality actually exists, it's pretty hard to solve the problem!By the end of this episode you should have a really clear explanation about WHY gender inequality exists so you can help motivate those around you to join you on your STEMinist journey.Episode Summary:Mini history lesson on women's rightsHow it relates to us in the STEM world todayWhy awareness of the problem is the cure ...

I’m Tiffany and I am so excited to launch my new podcast, How to be a STEMinist.In this first episode, I’ll be sharing what MY definition of a STEMinist is, why I’m starting this podcast and a sneak peak into what you can expect from the show. You’ll also learn a little bit about me and the struggles I had to overcome as a woman in STEM, which has lead me to being so passionate about helping other women create their dream STEM careers.As mentioned in the podcast, I would L...