Your Worthy Career

On this week’s episode I am talking about developing the courage to change. This is a skill you can learn that will change how you view yourself and what is possible for you. Whether you want a new role, to have a difficult conversation with your partner, or to speak up at your next meeting, it all takes courage.

But there are real reasons why it’s hard to be courageous. In this episode I’m breaking down why it’s hard to be courageous and why it’s important to work through the discomfort to build the courage to change.

What You’ll Learn:

• How building courage will lead you to the life you want
• The secret to being naturally confident
• The reason it’s hard for women to be courageous and what to do about it 

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It can be so frustrating when someone doesn’t deliver on their promises. Maybe your team totally missed the mark on a project or a stakeholder just doesn’t seem to get it.

One thing is in common - you’re frustrated.

On today’s episode of the podcast, I’m sharing with you the 4 key questions to ask yourself to process that frustration and move into productive problem solving so you can get the outcome you desire. This episode will ensure you not only take care of yourself but that you are able to better manage and prevent failed expectations in the future.

What you’ll learn:

• The important thing to do to avoid escalation and take care of yourself when you’re frustrated
• 4 questions to ask to take yourself from frustrated to productive problem solving
• How to prevent failed expectations in the future

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A big topic with my clients lately is preparing for interviews and how to set yourself apart from all of the other qualified candidates.  One question that is almost always asked but can easily slip you up is, “Why should we choose you?” or “Why are you the best person for this job?”

On this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m sharing how to answer this question so well that the interviewer walks away sure you’re the best fit.

What you’ll learn:

• What the interviewer is trying to learn from asking this question
• The common mistake people make when answering this question
• A 3 part framework to wow your interviewer and increase your chances of getting the job

Mentioned in this episode:
How to prepare for your interview

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This week I'm bringing back one of my post popular episodes with an update of the impact this framework has had now that it has been available for over a year! I hear time and time again from individual contributors and managers alike:
My 1-1 is not a good use of time (if they are happening at all). Get ready to feel empowered to have the 1-1s you want with this episode.

Instead of only talking about project work, deadlines or chit-chatting about nothing that is actually important.

Or having things you actually need to talk about but there doesn’t seem to be time or you don’t know how to bring it up.

Or maybe you want to make sure these meetings are engaging for your team but they always seem to fall flat.

You get frustrated. They get frustrated. But that ends now.

On today’s podcast, I am sharing with you my perfect 1-1 framework as well as how to get your hands on the updated guide that goes with this episode.

I’m telling you exactly, what the agenda should look like for your 1-1s.

What You’ll Learn:

• The 3 types of 1-1s you should have and how to hold them for increased engagement and effectiveness.
• How to “manage up” to start using this framework with your boss.
• The impact this framework has had for those that have used it since original episode aired and wow to get access to the companion guide so you can start using this framework now

If you’ve ever had a 1-1 and you walked away thinking “that was a waste of time” or “that didn’t go well” or you want to make sure any 1-1 you hold in the future is effective, you need to listen to this episode.

Mentioned in this episode:
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As a talented high achiever, there can be nothing more frustrating than finally applying for the job and hearing crickets. Or you have an interview but then you don’t get the job.

In this episode I am digging into how you react to the news (or lack of news) that tells you that you didn’t get the job.

We are talking about work value vs. personal value and how to think about rejection.. This episode is about how you treat yourself when things don’t go your way.

What you’ll learn:

• What to do when you don’t get the job
• The psychology and career strategy for rejection
• An analogy that will help you separate your work identity from your self-worth

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This week I am sharing with you a unique opportunity to know how to make the right decisions in your career. Whether it’s a new role, how to handle a difficult situation, and make confident decisions about your career, I am going to show you what to do to make a decision you feel good about.

What you’ll learn:

• An upcoming opportunity to attend a workshop with Melissa where she will walk you step by step into the foundation of knowing what to do
• How you can know what career decisions to make with Melissa’s new training
• An invitation to attend the workshop at no cost

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There is a quick and simple tool you can utilize right now that is proven to change your thoughts and emotions in an instant. Imagine having the power to disrupt your brain when you’re angry with your boss or to wash the stress of work away before you walk into the door at home.

In this week’s episode, I’m digging into a tool you have access to but likely aren’t using enough or to its full potential. Join me today to know how you can be more productive and happier at any level by utilizing this brain hack.

What you will learn:

• A simple and quick tool that can change your thoughts and feelings in an instant
• 3 resources that will make you more productive
• What neuroscience has to say about the power of this tool

Mentioned:
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Today we have a very tangible quick reference episode for you. Think you're heading to a networking event and you're not feeling prepared, your mind is going blank and you maybe need to pull up something really quick to strike up a conversation - this episode (and the transcript!) has your back.

Before we dig into these 20 questions, I do want to mention that I have an episode where I walk you through how to approach networking titled The 5 Fundamentals of Networking. It is linked below for quick reference.

The point of networking is to build relationships and these questions are geared to help you do just that. Are you ready? All right!

What you’ll learn:

• 20 questions to ask at your next networking event
  
  

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Episode 32: The 5 Fundamentals of Networking

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At least once in your career you're likely to go through a reorganization or downsizing that results in lay offs.  

What we don't talk about enough is how lay offs impact those that aren't impacted directly. Survivor's guilt is a real thing that we experience that can impact morale, our motivation, and engagement.

It brings up feelings that are conflicting like gratitude and guilt. Today I'm diving in to what survivor's guilt is and you'll hear how to process it in a way that help you move forward in an effective way as well as how managers can support their teams.

What you’ll learn:

• My personal experience with survivor's guilt
• What the research tells us about the impact of layoffs on surviving employees
• 4 steps to process and respond to survivor's guilt
• What managers can do to support their teams

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Episode 61: Emotions Acceptance Meditation

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It is a win-win situation if you ask questions during your one-on-one meetings. Employees want to have meaningful conversations and ask tough questions about their development or next promotion and their managers do too.

Listen in as I share with you three questions that you can bring to your next one-on-one. Regardless of your level in your job, whether you're a manager or an individual contributor, these apply to you. 

What you’ll learn:

• 3 Questions to ask in your 1-1
• How to get hidden feedback that will help you with long-term growth
• How to know what your boss thinks of you

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Episode 42: The Perfect 1-1 Framework
• Episode 58: How to Give and Receive Feedback

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Get the Book: Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma and Biotech here.

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