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  • Avoid Repeating Your Worst Job Experiences

    In this episode, I am diving into how you can prevent the same problems you've faced in your career from happening again. Whether it's dealing with a toxic work culture, a bad boss, or endless meetings that drain your time, there’s always something to learn from these experiences.

    I'll share how you can know for sure what you could have done differently so you are more confident about your career choices. Plus, we'll discuss how to replicate the positive experiences you've had to create more joy and success in your work life.

    What you'll learn:

    • How to go from "I don't know what I could do differently" to a clear action plan when you have a bad job, meeting, or other negative work experience
    • 3 critical questions to ask yourself after a negative work experience to identify what you could have done differently and how to prevent similar issues in the future.
    • The 3 questions to ask yourself to know what steps to take to replicate your best career roles and experiences in your current or new role.


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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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    15 min
  • Management Isn't the Only Way Up

    In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can advance your career as a woman in Pharma/Biotech without being a people manager. If you want to hold on to your technical expertise, or even amplify it, this episode is for you.

    Through case studies and lessons learned, I'm going to share with you how you can create your own path in the industry that elevates your expertise, the problems you want to solve, and the difference you want to make.

    What you'll learn:

    • How amplifying your authentic voice and talents will advance your career
    • Examples of how to get promoted and advance your career without direct reports
    • How to approach your career development so your next level is right for you


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

    Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.

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    20 min
  • How to Stand Out in Pharma

    This week we are celebrating the 200th episode of the podcast! I am also delving into the importance of standing out in the highly competitive Pharma industry. Whether you're aiming for recognition, a promotion, a new job, or simply want to be seen as a credible expert, it's essential to be visible, authentic, and well-connected. Discover how to build meaningful relationships, maintain consistent visibility, and leverage your authenticity to make a lasting impact so you can get the opportunities you want and deserve.

    What you'll learn:

    • The 3 part formula to stand out for your expertise and leadership in Pharma/Biotech
    • The questions to ask yourself to uncover what gaps you might have that are leaving you passed by for promotions and opportunities
    • How to feel authentic and natural to you when being visible, speaking up, and trying new things


    Head over to Your Worthy Career for full show notes.

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

    Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.

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    22 min
  • Summer Break for the Podcast

    The podcast is on a summer break for the month of August. We will be back September 4th with a brand new episode - which happens to be our 200th episode of the podcast!

    In the meantime, check out any of the other 199 episodes you might have missed the last few years.

    Head over to Your Worthy Career for access to the entire podcast catalogue.

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

    Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.

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    1 min
  • Last Day to Enroll in Beyond the Ceiling

    Enrollment for Beyond the Ceiling’s August 2024 cohort ends today.  I’m sharing how you can disrupt the Pharma/Biotech industry norms when you join now. Whether you want a career change now or in the future, I’m sharing the real-impact you’ll see when you join us.

    Submit your application by the end of the day August 6th at www.yourworthycareer.com/beyond 

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

    Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.

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    7 min
  • Your Personal Board of Directors

    A common piece of advice from leaders is to create a personal board of directors to advise you on your career. But how do you create one? What is the real value? On today’s episode I’m sharing what a personal board of directors is and what it would take to create one for yourself. I’m also sharing how you can get access to a curated group of talented women in Pharma/Biotech to be your board of directors right now in Beyond the Ceiling. 

    What you’ll learn:

    • What a personal board of directors really is
    • How a board of directors can help you advance your career more quickly than you can on your own
    • Information about the curated group of women in Pharma/Biotech that serve as your personal board of directors in Beyond the Ceiling

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Enrollment for Beyond the Ceiling is open now and ends on August 6th. Submit your application to get access to your personal board of directors at www.yourworthycareer.com/beyond 

    Head over to Your Worthy Career for full show notes.

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

    Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.

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    15 min
  • How to Troubleshoot Career Problems

    The common issues that prevent you from effectively troubleshooting your career problems is that the root cause isn’t solved and there is a gap in your skill, a blind-spot you have, or a missing strategy.

    In this episode I’m breaking down for you examples of how you can identify the root cause of your career problems and troubleshoot effectively so they never happen again. I’m also sharing the biggest gap I see that prevents you from taking the right action or using the best strategy to reach your career potential.

    What you’ll learn:

    • The importance of solving the root cause of your career problems
    • How to troubleshoot common career issues so they never happen again
    • The gap you have that is preventing you from getting better results
    • Enrollment details for Beyond the Ceiling

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Apply now for Beyond the Ceiling at www.yourworthycareer.com/beyond
    • Enrollment is open July 23rd-August 6th.

    Head over to Your Worthy Career for full show notes.

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

    Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.

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    23 min
  • Get Career Clarity in 30 Days

    If you’re wondering what your next best role is or why you can’t seem to land the job you want, then this episode is for you. I’m sharing how to get career clarity in just 30 days. I’m also sharing what gaps you might have that are preventing you from knowing what role is best or landing the job you want.

    What you’ll learn:

    • How being clear on your career path expedites your growth
    • How you can get career clarity in 30 day
    • My unique process for getting you a competitive advantage in any job market

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Register for the upcoming training on July 23: Hidden Ways to Get the Career You Want at www.yourworthycareer.com/hiddentraining

    Head over to Your Worthy Career for full show notes.

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

    Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.

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    16 min
  • Be in Control of Your Next Job or Promotion

    One of the worst feelings you can have in your career is that your work or advancement is out of your control.

    If you’re wanting a new job or promotion and think you’ve done everything you can and are hitting roadblock after roadblock, you won’t want to miss this episode.

    Today I’m sharing how you can always be in control of your next job or promotion. Whether it’s a tight market, not seeing your job posted, or your boss told you “no”, there is a solution. Tune in to find out what it is.

    What you’ll learn:

    • The 2 things you need to be in control of your career growth 
    • What you’re doing from a scientific perspective that is preventing you from getting the new job or promotion you want
    • Advice for what you can change to be in control of your next job or promotion in any market

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Episode 193: 5 Signs You Have Career Blind Spots

    Head over to Your Worthy Career for full show notes.

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

    Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.

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    20 min
  • 5 Signs You Have Career Blindspots

    Today we are going to dig into a topic that is going to be so helpful for you if you are looking to advance your career and aren’t sure how or what you have tried isn’t working.

    When I work with my clients it’s not that they aren’t qualified for the job they want, it’s that they have a skill gap or a blind spot they are missing.

    If you're feeling stuck in your career or unsure of your next move, this episode is a must-listen. You'll discover how to identify and overcome common blindspots that may be keeping you overworked, underpaid, and unrecognized.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Discover there are numerous hidden paths and strategies available to advance your career, beyond the obvious ones like looking on LinkedIn or waiting for your boss’s support or approval.
    • 5 signs you have career bind spots so you can make them visible and overcome them to advance your career
    • How overcoming these 5 blind spots will help you be in control of your career advancement now and for the rest of your career

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Register for my new training on July 23: Hidden Ways to Get the Career You Want

    Head over to Your Worthy Career for full show notes.

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

    Work with Me: Learn more and apply to work with me here.

    Love the podcast?  Share your feedback by leaving us a review. Thank you!

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    17 min

About Your Worthy Career

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Welcome to Your Worthy Career, a podcast with Melissa Lawrence, a Career & Leadership Coach and former Talent & Development leader inside Pharma that helps women in Pharma and Biotech…