In this first Career Q&A session, Laura and Aziza discuss various aspects of career development, including professional growth without company support, improving your career prospects, and the best decisions they made in their personal careers. They dive into how to create motivation while working soul-sucking jobs, navigating promotion setbacks, and effective time management when it comes to job hunting, which is not what you think!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Q&A Session

01:01 Professional Development Without Company Support

04:24 Improving Career Prospects

08:16 Best Career Decisions and Lessons Learned

13:56 Creating Motivation in a Job You Dislike

18:53 Navigating Promotion Setbacks

23:29 Time Management for Job Applications

Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me 

Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership 

Come hang out!

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Laura and Aziza welcome Amira Amireh- a corporate recruiter, mommy of two, and co-host of the Dear Sabaya podcast. Amira takes us through her journey to finding career happiness while balancing motherhood, while emphasizing the importance of pursuing hobbies and interests outside of motherhood. Amira shares her experiences in the recruiting industry, the importance of mental health, and the challenges of childcare for working parents.

They discuss the need for supportive work environments, the impact of current events on personal lives, and the significance of building community as a working parent.

Check out Amira's Podcast Home Decor page: @homeandolives @dearsabaya

Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me 

Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership 

Let's Be Friends!

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In this solo episode, Aziza reflects on her journey since leaving her full-time job six months ago. She shares the journey so far into coaching, the value of intentional living, and the importance of picking up new hobbies (hello, figure skating)! She emphasizes the lessons learned during her career break and the significance of self-discovery and productivity in her new path.

01:55 Life After Virgin Voyages: A New Journey

04:42 Intentional Living: Habits and Hobbies

10:40 The Importance of Intentional Choices

16:15 Career Break: Lessons Learned and Future Goals

21:27 Financial Literacy and Intentional Spending

25:18 Navigating Content Creation and Social Responsibility

31:16 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Future Aspirations

Link to the Financial Dashboard from BYB: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

Explore the ELI Assessment / Coaching Opportunities with Aziza: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1E685OeDhxM17gDthkk1mYDvLRtRMJrH7YwnYMQ10__wgoIW36QhMJs5yxU6SsCvAfTpC11sun

In this episode, Aziza and Laura invite their first guest on the podcast, Marybeth Monaco-Vavrik! From graduating with a degree in political science, to working full-time in consulting (while being a fitness instructor and content creator part-time) MaryBeth shares with us her story and discusses how she balanced a corporate job and personal health prior to leaving her consulting job to pursue fitness and content full time.

With a 9 to 5 or any kind of full-time work, it can be difficult to create consistency and balance between work, fitness, and eating well. Marybeth emphasizes the significance of meal prep, nutrition, sheds light into the intersection of fitness with political and social factors while sharing tips and tricks to creating sustainable habits for long-term effects.

Chapters

01:00 Balancing Health and Work Life

14:20 Building Sustainable Habits

17:11 Understanding Personal Limits

20:04 The Power of Small Changes

22:10 Meal Prep and Nutrition Tips

27:11 The Journey of Meal Prepping

32:03 Politics and Fitness: A Complex Relationship

37:57 Understanding Fitness Trends and Marketing

43:13 Final Thoughts and Advice for Listeners

Join Marybeth’s Newsletter: https://mb-mv.kit.com/e9b581d548 

Follow MaryBeth on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mb.mv/

Ready for a career change?: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me 

Want to be a better manager/leader?: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership 

Let's Be Friends!

Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway 

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Come hang out on Linkedin! (Career tips, workshops, & free resources): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/

In this episode, Laura shares five easy ways to create more happiness in your life, drawing from insights from a Yale University course on well-being. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and incorporating your personal strengths, savoring your experiences in everyday life, practicing gratitude, doing random acts of kindness, and more. This quick listen will inspire you to incorporate these easy (and psychologically proven) hacks and create more joy in your life and work.

Chapters

00:00 Intro to Happiness

01:22 Understanding your Strengths

04:29 The Power of Savoring Experiences

07:41 Practicing Gratitude

09:09 Random Acts of Kindness

12:39 The Importance of Social Connections

How Laura can help you be happy in your career: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me 

How Aziza can help you as a manager and leader: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership 

Let's Be Friends!

Follow us on IG: @_yourcareeryourway 

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Come hang out with us on Linkedin! (Free career tips, workshops, resources & more!): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/ 

Keywords

happiness, well-being, strengths, savoring, gratitude, kindness, social connections, positive psychology, mindfulness, personal development

In this episode, Aziza and Laura discuss outdated career advice that no longer serves individuals in today's job market. From guidance such as maintaining company loyalty, to the dangers of working for free, this conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, the value of starting over, and choosing to let go of advice that may not benefit you.

00:30 Debunking Outdated Career Advice

02:17 The Myth of Company Loyalty

04:37 The Reality of Job Hopping

07:40 The Value of Experience vs. Free Work

10:39 Challenging the Path of College Degrees

13:31 The Pressure of Status and Titles

16:26 The Importance of Personal Fulfillment

19:09 Navigating Guilt and Expectations

21:42 Finding Balance in Work and Life

How Laura can help you be happy in your career: https://www.coachingwithlaurac.com/work-with-me 

How Aziza can help you as a manager and leader: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership 

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Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/

In this episode, Aziza and Laura share important tips for crafting an effective resume that stands out in the competitive job market. We talk about the importance of focusing on results over responsibilities and tailoring your resume to be ATS-friendly amongst the hundreds of applicants in an applicant pool. If you’re on the job hunt, you don’t want to miss this essential episode on how to make your resume get noticed! 

Chapters

02:23- Mindset Shift: Your Resume as a Marketing Tool

04:15- Tip 1: Results Over Responsibilities

05:23- Tip 2: Track Your Achievements

09:36- Tip 3: Make ATS Friendly Resumes

14:16- Tip 4: Strong Summary and Specificity

16:30- Tip 5: Make the Process Fun and Manageable

18:39- Common Mistakes to Avoid in Resumes

How Aziza can help you as a manager and leader

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Join our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13145203/

Keywords

resume tips, job hunting, career coaching, ATS friendly, resume mistakes, job application, career development, resume writing, job search strategies, professional growth

In this episode, Laura and Aziza discuss how managing oneself is foundational to effectively leading a team for new and existing leaders. Consider this another part of the management and leadership training you never had - from creating safe environments, to establishing systems and boundaries and building your emotional intelligence. Whether an individual contributor or manager, self-management is a crucial part of the journey. 

Are you a new or existing leader who feels caught between doing their own work and developing their teams? Are you ready to create a leadership operating system that puts YOU first? Check out Aziza’s resources and 1:1’s: https://website.beacons.ai/choiceleadership

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Feeling challenged in your job search? Looking for more help through the process? In this episode, Aziza and Laura discuss the challenges of job searching and provide actionable tips to make the process less daunting by leveraging technology and networking. 

Your worth remains unchanged throughout the job search process and we encourage the celebration of small victories along the way! Check out some of these resources we’ve found helpful in processes of our own: 

TEAL Resume Builder: https://app.tealhq.com/invite/r/mGhqkE3R 

Improve Productivity by Overcoming Parkinson’s Law: https://asana.com/resources/parkinsons-law 

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Did you know that nearly 80% of jobs aren’t posted online? That’s the secret job market—and the only way to tap into it is by networking. In this episode, Laura and Aziza shift how you think about networking. It’s not just awkward events—it’s about having simple, genuine conversations anywhere: in your yoga class, at coffee shops, or even the grocery store. We break down the science of Strong vs. Weak Ties, and why casual connections can lead to big opportunities.

Resource: Networking That Pays → themichellewarner.com

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