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  • 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

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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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    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

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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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    17 min
  • How to Leave Your Prestigious Company

    In this podcast episode, I tackle a common dilemma faced by many professionals in the Pharma and Biotech industries: the emotional attachment to prestigious companies and the fear of leaving them for a better job. 

    The episode delves into the illusion of prestige and security provided by large, well-known companies and encourages you to pursue roles that truly align with your career aspirations and personal well-being.

    If you want a better job but are feeling hesitant to leave your company, this episode is for you.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Discover how working for a large, prestigious company does not guarantee job satisfaction or career fulfillment. 
    • Understand the importance of aligning your career goals with your personal values and strengths, rather than being influenced by a company's name.
    • Gain practical advice on developing essential skills to thrive in any company.

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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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    15 min
  • The 3 Leadership Skills You Need

    In this episode, we dive into 3 crucial leadership skills that can transform your career in the Pharma and Biotech industry. These interconnected skills are essential to be successful and advance your career (while cutting out the stress and frustration!)

    By mastering these skills, you’ll enhance every aspect of your career, from improving daily interactions and navigating the job market to securing promotions and achieving your professional goals. 

    What you’ll learn:

    • The 3 critical leadership skills you need to make work easier and advance your career
    • How these 3 skills are interconnected and where most people struggle in mastering these skills once and for all
    • Simple tips for how you can start building these skills today

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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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    14 min
  • How to Shift from Expert to Influencer

    In this episode, we delve into a critical skill for career success and advancement—transitioning from being a technical expert to becoming an influential leader as a woman in Pharma/Biotech. 

    Hard work will only take you so far in your career. When you can influence others effectively you are able to “manage up”, be seen as a thought leader, and accelerate your career growth. 

    What you’ll learn:

    • How to be seen as a thought leader in your area of expertise 
    • A four-part framework to shift from being seen as an expert SME to being the person your leader’s take advice from
    • The importance of shifting from expert to influencer to advance your career as a woman in Pharma/Biotech

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • The Executive Presence Method: https://yourworthycareer.com/the-executive-presence-method/ 

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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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    14 min
  • Get Your Dream Role Created for You

    If you’re new to me, you might be thinking - what in the world? You can get your dream role created for you?

    And if you’ve been in my world for a while, you know this is my secret sauce for helping women in the Pharma/Biotech industry get their ideal role.

    There are the traditional ways of finding a new job or getting promoted - which are to scroll online, apply to the jobs that you are qualified for, and hope to get an interview and offer.

    Or when you want a promotion, you talk about it at your performance reviews or ask for a promotion from your boss 1-1 based on your performance and career goals.

    But then there are other ways to get a new job or promotion that I’ve discovered.

    Today I’m talking about how you can influence leadership to get your dream role created for you.

    What you’ll learn:

    • The strategies I’ve used to have my dream role created for me and how I help my clients do the same for them
    • How I navigated promotions throughout my career from working with the Government through my 12 years working in Pharma/Biotech
    • The one thing you need to do to get your dream role creates for you

    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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    31 min
  • How to Keep Your Career on Track During Layoffs and Restructuring

    The Pharma/Biotech industry is consistently changing to meet patient and market demands.

    These changes often result in restructuring and layoffs that can impact you, your team, your job, and your sense of security.

    This week I am sharing how you can keep your career on track and get back in control of your career even when you are not in control of your company’s decisions.

    What you’ll learn:

    • What to do to feel in control of your career in any circumstance
    • How to keep your career on track even with layoffs and restructuring
    • The skill you need to navigate the Pharma/Biotech market successfully
    • The question to ask yourself when you don’t know what decision to make that will help you make the right decision

    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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    21 min
  • (MVP) How to Prepare for Your Interview

    It can feel really overwhelming to interview for a new job, especially if the interview is for a job you really want or need. 

    On today's episode, I am sharing how to prepare for your interview so you can lessen the anxiety, feel confident, and increase your chances of getting an offer.

    This episode originally aired in 2022 and is a listener favorite. If you haven't heard it or haven't heard it since it was released, give it a listen.

    What you'll learn:

    • How to show up in the interview as your authentic self and make your qualifications shine
    • How to demonstrate confidence even when you're nervous
    • What questions to ask that will tell you if the job and company culture are a good fit for you
    • The proven strategy that will tell you if you're getting the job before the interview ends

    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
  • 5 Steps to Get a New Job in Pharma/Biotech

    If you are looking for a new job in Pharma/Biotech right now, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the fundamental steps to getting a new job that are proven to be more effective than the traditional job search advice.

    You’ll hear the simple steps to follow and insider tips to increase your interviews and get you a job faster.

    What you’ll learn:

    • 5 simple steps to get a new job in Pharma/Biotech
    • Insider tips on how you can increase your interviews with LinkedIn
    • The one thing you should do to save you hours of time every week on your job search
    • The strategy to use with the typical job application process to double your chances of getting your dream job
    • The mistake to avoid that is costing you time and making you feel discouraged in the job search process

    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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    26 min
  • Life Sciences Recruiter vs. Career Coach

    When you are looking for your next career move, you might not be sure if you need a Career Coach or a Life Sciences recruiter to help you find your next opportunity.

    Coaching and recruiting are two different services. In this episode, I am breaking down the differences and how I work with Life Sciences recruiters to help you get the benefit of both. I’m sharing how they are both valuable, how to use them, and how to know which is best for you right now.

    What you’ll learn:

    • The difference between a Life Sciences Recruiter and my service as a Pharma/Biotech Career Coach
    • How to use both services to easily get you the best career as fast as possible
    • Guidance to decide what you need right now to get a new job or promotion 

    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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    21 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…