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Welcome to Part II of my “BEST OF” SERIES! For three weeks in a row I’m bringing back the most downloaded, shared and foundational podcast episodes. I hand-picked each one just for you. They’re episodes that are packed with so much value, you’re going to want to listen to them over and over again (you may even want to get out a notepad!).  Part II of the BEST OF Series is THE MOST downloaded of all my episodes. I’m talking about Episode 9: Why You Can’t Stand Networking. People tell me that what they learn in this episode switches the lightbulb on in their brain. Not only that, but it completely changes the way they feel about networking and the way they approach it. Please sit back and enjoy! 

Welcome to Part 1 of my “BEST OF” SERIES! For the next three weeks I will share three of the most downloaded, shared and foundational podcast episodes. I hand-picked each one just for you. They’re episodes that are packed with so much value, you’re going to want to listen to them over and over again (you may even want to get out a notepad!).  To kick off the Series, we’ll begin with an episode on my favorite topic: Strengths. Knowing your strengths is the key to understanding what sets you apart from the rest. It serves as a baseline to build your confidence. In this episode you’ll learn how to identify your strengths and leverage them to uplevel your career.

Today’s episode is all about money: how it impacts your job search, your return-to-work decisions and your career trajectory. \ Joining me today is my favorite money expert, Jill Wright, aka “Jill the Money Coach”.  Jill is a best-selling author, a certified life coach and…a money coach. Jill is THE expert on money mindset. Her specialty is exposing money lies - the myths people believe about themselves and about money that limit their success. Jill’s coaching empowers people to make financial decisions with ease and confidence.

This value-packed episode features guest Kristin Graham, founder of Unlock, and an expert on optimizing productivity and performance. Kristin spent 20 years leading culture and communications at global companies (most recently at Amazon). She is a global speaker and strategist, as well as host of the “Fewer Things Better” podcast. In our conversation, Kristin and I discuss: How to propel your career forward by taking chancesStrategies to help you make your next career moveHow to know when it’s time to change jobsCurating your personal brandConnecting with your ideal organization

So often when we’re looking for a job or beginning our next chapter, we put ourselves under the microscope and judge ourselves. We wonder who will hire us. We hope we’re talented enough; worthy enough.  In this episode we flip the narrative and put you in the driver’s seat. I grant you permission to be selfish and strategic in your job search - enough to determine if a company is the right fit. You come away with actionable strategies to assess if that organization you’re considering is worthy of you. 

In this episode, Jill Griffin - fellow career strategist, executive coach and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach - and I discuss the top career trends of 2022.  Jill brings a unique perspective and insight; her coaching, strategy and innovation has generated multi-millions in revenue for the world’s largest agencies, start-ups and well-known brands. Jill has sat on all sides of the table, helping people feel understood while up-leveling their performance regardless of the environment. She is host of the Career Refresh Podcast.  Sit back and take it all in: Two career strategists coming in hot!

Imposter syndrome is the feeling that we haven’t earned our accomplishments or that our ideas and skills aren’t worthy of other’s attention. It comes with an unwarranted sense of insecurity and the feeling that you’re a fraud when - and here’s the key: when all evidence points to the opposite.  Imposter syndrome can keep us from growing, learning, achieving; it can keep us from living our life and enjoying our accomplishments. It affects our careers and so much more. The problem with imposter syndrome is so often we don’t know that we have it. We just think that the limiting thoughts we believe about ourselves are true. This episode is going to shed light on imposter syndrome: What it is, how you get it, what happens when you have it. I share 6 steps to breaking away from imposter syndrome so you can stop doubting your strengths, skills, and accomplishments and step into your career potential.

In this episode, I take you on a Mythbuster Mission! We debunk the top 5 return to work myths that paralyze job seekers, preventing them from building confidence and moving their job search forward.  You’re going to be shocked to learn that many of the things you’ve been telling yourself about your job search are simply untrue. Exposing these limiting thoughts as myths will give you the boost you need to make decisions and take control of your career and your future. 

This week I introduce you to the person who personally demonstrated to me that you can step out of the workforce, take time off to stay home with your kids, return to school and build a successful career of your own: My mom! Mom discusses her experience:  Leaving a job she loved to stay home with her kidsReturning to school to earn her Ph.D.Using volunteer work to gain experience and unique opportunitiesLearning through failureGrowing a successful business(Dad also makes a surprise appearance!).  Enjoy!

In this episode I share my favorite life coach strategies to help you make decisions. When you decide to become decisive, you open yourself up to growth, confidence and moving yourself forward so that you can achieve what you want in your career - and life. I discuss the impact of being a good decision maker and share 7 “tricks” - questions you can ask yourself - to help make a decision.  By the end of this episode you’ll have the knowledge and the tools you need to decide on your next move and propel yourself forward towards your goals.  

Judith Gaton is a stylist, life coach, author and former lawyer. Through her signature course, Style Masterclass, Judith teaches her clients that thought work is the key to a lasting makeover. She helps women see that when style and confidence are dialed in, they can do the work they were created to do in the world. Judith’s ultimate philosophy: Confident women build legacies. In this episode, Judith and I discuss changing careers to pursue a “big, giant dream”. Judith offers the wisdom gained through her transition from working as a partner in a law firm to becoming a Master Certified life coach. She dares you identify, acknowledge and embrace your dreams.

This episode is all about getting through the most hated part of the job search: Finding out that we didn’t land the job - that it was offered to someone else.  I take you through the 6 steps to take immediately after a rejection. These steps will help build yourself back to make you a stronger job candidate for the next position that comes around.