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  • Career CAPA

    In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down how you can leverage the CAPA process to solve your small and big career challenges. You’ll learn how to create your own Career CAPA for things like: bosses who don’t show up to meetings, team members who don’t deliver, getting rejected for a promotion, or not knowing what you want next in your career. By implementing this concept you will be sure you are solving the right problem and preventing the problem from occurring again.

    What you’ll learn:

    • How to create your own Career CAPAs to solve for everyday career challenges
    • How to know if you’re solving work problems with a band-aid or addressing the root cause
    • How to solve specific career problems like challenging stakeholders and being turned down for a promotion using the Career CAPA process
    • How you can always feel in control of your career using the Career CAPA process

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Register for the upcoming training Feb 16th: How to Get Your Dream Job as a Woman in Pharma/Biotech (even with Budget Cuts and Lay-Offs) 
    • Beyond the Ceiling group coaching program enrollment is opening February 16th. Learn more 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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    23 min
  • Myth Busters: Improving Your Current Job

    There are some common MYTHS out there about what is in your power to improve your current job and what is just a fixed part of work that you have to deal with.

    If you aren’t looking for a new job or promotion right now but want to improve your current work situation, this is for you. I’m diving into 8 common myths people have about improving their job.

    I won’t just share the myths but I’m going to bust them too so you can stop focusing on the wrong things and enjoy your job more, be more productive, and advance your career faster.

    P.S. This is the end of our 3 part Myth Busters Series.

    What you’ll learn:

    • 8 myths about what in in your control to improve in your current job
    • How these myths are keeping you stressed, less effective, and even holding you back in your career
    • After I bust each myth, I’m sharing what to do instead so you enjoy your job more

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Register for the upcoming training Feb 16th: How to Get Your Dream Job as a Woman in Pharma/Biotech (even with Budget Cuts and Lay-Offs) 
    • Beyond the Ceiling group coaching program enrollment is opening February 16th

    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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    21 min
  • Myth Busters: Getting Promoted in Pharma/Biotech

    There are some common MYTHS out there about what it takes to get promoted in the Pharma/Biotech industry.

    If you have been trying to get promoted without success or want to get promoted this year, you won’t want to miss this episode. I’m diving into 5 common myths people have about getting a promotion.

    I won’t just share the myths but I’m going to bust them too so you can stop focusing on the wrong things and get promoted faster.

    P.S. This is a 3 part myth series! Tune in next week as I share myths about improving your current job.

    What you’ll learn:

    • 5 myths about what it takes to get promoted in the Pharma/Biotech industry right now
    • How these myths are keeping you focused on the wrong tasks and preventing you from getting promoted
    • After I bust each myth, I’m sharing what to do instead so you can get promoted faster

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Learn more about Women in Bio 
    • Register for the upcoming training Feb 16th: How to Get Your Dream Job as a Woman in Pharma/Biotech (even with Budget Cuts and Lay-Offs) 
    • Beyond the Ceiling group coaching program enrollment is opening February 16th

    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
  • Myth Busters: Getting a New Job in Pharma/Biotech

    There are some common MYTHS out there about what it takes to get a new job.

    If you’re unhappy in your career and considering a pivot, you won’t want to miss this episode. I’m diving into 8 common myths people have about getting a new job in the life sciences industry.

    I won’t just share the myths but I’m going to bust them too so you can stop focusing on the wrong things and move into a role you love this year.

    P.S. This is a 3 part myth series! Tune in next week as I share myths about getting promoted and the following week on myths about upgrading your current role.

    What you’ll learn:

    • 8 myths about what it takes to get a new job in the life sciences industry
    • How these myths are keeping you focused on the wrong tasks and preventing you from having the job you want
    • After I bust each myth, I’m sharing what to do instead so you can get traction in your job search

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Register for the upcoming training Feb 16th: How to Get Your Dream Job as a Woman in Pharma/Biotech (even with Budget Cuts and Lay-Offs) 
    • Podcast episode: The Life Sciences Industry Isn’t Tight Right Now
    • Podcast episode: Excel in Your Career as a Working Mom with Michelle Kinder
    • Podcast episodes: From Stuck to Dream Job with Katherine Shu
    • Beyond the Ceiling group coaching program enrollment is opening February 16th

    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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    22 min
  • Goal Setting Mistakes

    What we don’t talk about enough is the common mistakes that people make when setting goals and how to overcome them. If you’re someone who prides herself on achieving what you say you’ll do and want to be sure you don’t sabotage yourself this year, this episode is for you.

    We are digging into the mistakes people make when creating their goals and how to avoid them. This episode is going to open up your eyes into why you might have fallen short before and how you can ensure your career goals happen, even when they seem out of your control.

    What you’ll learn:

    • How to approach goal setting this year
    • 3 mistakes people make when setting goals
    • How to get control over the uncontrollable so you can guarantee your results

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Register for the CEO Goal Method: Make Your 2024 Goals Inevitable 
    • The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan 

    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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    12 min
  • 2023 Year in Review

    2023 was a year of ups and downs in the industry. It was also a big year of growth and change for me and my company. In this episode I brought back Ellen Lawrence, my wife and Sr. Director of Analytical Development to facilitate a conversation about what went well in 2023, where I had my biggest growth, challenges I had to overcome that don't go away when you work for yourself, and highlight what is coming in 2024.

    What you'll learn:

    • The biggest obstacle and pain point of my year and how I overcame it
    • What I'm most proud of and in Andy Cohen WWHL style, my top 5 of the year
    • Where I saw the most growth in myself and where I still have work to do
    • What to look out for in 2024


    Note: The views and opinions that are expressed in this episode are Ellen's and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of her employer.

    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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    48 min
  • Creating Fail-Proof Goals

    SMART goals are a snooze fest and they don’t work. In this episode I’m sharing with you how you can create fail-proof goals for 2024. No more half-filled journals, goals you give up on, or leaving what you really want for your career and life on a wishlist.

    Instead you’re going to learn how you can learn the CEO Goal Method and create fail-proof goals that will make 2024 your best year yet.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why traditional goal setting methods don’t work
    • How to guarantee you hit your 2024 goals
    • An opportunity to attend a free goal-setting workshop on January 12th

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Register for the free workshop: CEO Goal Method - Make Your 2024 Goals Fail-Proof

    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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    8 min
  • How to Say No to Non-Promotable Tasks

    Have you wondered if you’re taking on too many non-promotable tasks? If you’re someone who gets asked to do administrative work you don’t think is part of your job description, then this episode is for you.

    Today I’m breaking down what a non-promotable task is, how to tell if the task is going to advance your career, something you’re asked to do because you’re a woman, and how to strategically say no in a way that won’t sacrifice your team player reputation or your performance.

    What you’ll learn:

    • What a non-promotable task is and how to tell if you’re taking on too many of them
    • When to say yes to non-promotable tasks
    • 4 strategies for strategically saying no to tasks that won’t advance your career

    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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    18 min
  • Excel in Your Career as a Working Mom with Michelle Kinder

    On today’s podcast I am joined by my client Michelle Kinder. Michelle is Director of Translational Oncology. In the time that Michelle and I worked together she has gone through massive change.  She figured out her ideal role, moved into it, grew her leadership skills and created the work/life integration she wanted as a woman with a successful career and family she adores.

    She is sharing her career path and advice for navigating your career as a woman in Pharma/Biotech as well as her experience in Coaching.

    Michelle’s views on this episode do not reflect the company she works for. These are her personal insights based on her experience and expertise in the Pharma/Biotech space and in her experience as my Coaching client.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Michelle’s career journey from academia to leadership within Pharma/Biotech
    • How Coaching helped Michelle get the career she wanted and uplevel her skills as a leader
    • A misconception about Coaching and what surprised her about the results she achieved
    • How Michelle is able to excel as a leader and volunteer as her son’s Soccer Coach
    • What you need to do if you want to make a big pivot to a new Department or from Medical, Pharmacy or other industries into Pharma/Biotech

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn 
    • Check out Women in Pharma Careers 

    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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    50 min
  • Be an Opportunity Magnet

    Tune in as I share how you can be an opportunity magnet in the Pharma/Biotech industry. When you’re an opportunity magnet you have jobs, exciting projects, and promotions coming to you, rather than you chasing them.  It makes it easy for your boss to say yes when you request that next step in your career.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Evidence that there is a ton of opportunity for new jobs in Pharma/Biotech right now
    • The 3 things you need to have the career you want
    • How you can become an opportunity magnet that has opportunities coming to you

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Getting to the Next Level with Jon Mason

    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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    25 min

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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…