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    Advice To My Younger Me

    A podcast drawing on the wisdom of those who have gone before to help younger women achieve career success.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Episode 139: Farewell and Thank You Sep 20, 2023

    After 7 years and almost 140 episodes, this is the final episode of the Advice to My Younger Me podcast. You’ll hear:

    • My 6 most valuable takeaways from almost 140 interviews.
    • What I learned from producing the podcast that may be of value to you.

    Book: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women Website: www.tomyyounger.me Contact information: holtz@tomyyounger.me

    Episode 138: Join the No Club with Lise Vesterlund Aug 16, 2023

    Lise Vesterlund, co-author of The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work, discusses what a non-promotable task is, and why women should avoid them. You’ll hear:

    • How to identify a non-promotable task
    • Why women do more than their fair share of non-promotable tasks
    • How to turn down a request to do a non-promotable task
    Book: The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work Carolyn Webb’s book, which contains more information on the “Positive No.” Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women can be purchased here. Sara can be reached on LinkedIn.. Leave a review!
    Episode 137: Getting and Receiving Valuable Feedback with Carole Robin Jun 21, 2023

    In this episode, Carole Robin, author of Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues, discusses how to give actionable feedback and how to accept all feedback as important data. In this episode, you’ll learn about:

    • A helpful mindset to have about feedback
    • Why most feedback is not as helpful as it could be
    • How to give actionable feedback
    • How to receive feedback, whether you agree with it or not

    Article – Giving Feedback: How to be honest without being hurtful. Book: Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues Website: https://connectandrelate.com Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women can be purchased here. Sara can be reached on LinkedIn.. Leave a review!

    Episode 136: My Advice For Various Stages of Your Career May 17, 2023

    Sara Holtz, host of this podcast, is interviewed by Jo Ifield, CEO of Incite to Leadership, about career advice for various stages of your career In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • How to discover your “Right Work”
    • My two biggest career mistakes
    • The need to be both good at your job and good at your career
    • The importance of visibility while working remotely

    Book: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women Website: www.tomyyounger.me Sara can be reached on LinkedIn. Leave a review!

    Episode 135: How to Have Exceptional Relationships at Work with Carole Robin Apr 19, 2023

    Carole Robin, author of Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues, discusses how to take your work relationships from functional to exceptional.

    In this episode, you learn about:
    • What are the elements of an exceptional relationship at work.
    • Why you should only deepen relationships in 15% increments.
    • Why you should indicate your intent when you disclose information, ask questions, or give feedback.
    • How to identify and share your feelings.
    Book: Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues Relationship Assessment mentioned in the episode can be found here. Website: https://connectandrelate.com Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women is available here. Sara can be reached on LinkedIn here. Leave a review here.
    Episode 134: Nuggets of Wisdom from 100 Successful Women Apr 20, 2022

    In this episode, Laureen DeBuono, Managing Partner of FLG Partners, interviews me about several topics addressed in my new book, Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women

    You’ll hear advice about:

    • Being good at your job and your career
    • The importance of doing your Right Work in your Right Work Environment
    • How to evaluate career risks, including whether to leave the workforce

    Video of the entire interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T6SRxQbJrgFy

    Book: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women: https://amzn.to/3rtq5ui

    Website: www.tomyyounger.me

    Sign up for the Advice to My Younger Me monthly newsletter: www.tomyyounger.me

    Sara can be reached on LinkedIn.

    Episode 133: 5 Great Pieces of Advice Feb 16, 2022

    Five previous guests share the advice they would give to their younger selves.

    You’ll hear advice about:

    • Finding your dream job
    • The importance of leaving a job gracefully
    • The best way to create your “to do” list
    • The skill you need to develop in your 20s that you may not have thought about
    • How long of a maternity leave you should take

    Book: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women

    https://amzn.to/3rtq5ui

    Website: www.tomyyounger.me

    Sign up for the Advice to My Younger Me monthly newsletter: www.tomyyounger.me

    Sara can be reached on LinkedIn.

    Episode 132: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women is launched! Jan 18, 2022

    Sara is interviewed about the origin and content of her new book, Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women.

    You’ll hear:

    • A decision I made early in my career that I regret
    • The mindset you need to have your most successful career
    • How to discover what your Right Work is

    Book: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women

    Leave a review of the book.

    Website: www.tomyyounger.me

    Sign up for the Advice to My Younger Me monthly newsletter: www.tomyyounger.me

    Sara can be reached on LinkedIn.

    Episode 131: Planning for 2022 with Sara Holtz Dec 15, 2021

    Before you start setting professional and personal goals for 2022, here are 12 questions to ask yourself about what happened this year.

    The questions:

    What were your most significant professional accomplishments this year?

    What were your most significant personal accomplishments this year?

    What did you do that contributed to the success of those accomplishments?

    What are you most excited about at work and in your personal life in the coming year?

    What you are most grateful for right now in your professional and personal life?

    What did you learn about yourself during the pandemic?

    Which of these learnings do you want to carry forward in the future?

    What do you want more of in your life?

    What do you want less of in your life?

    What are you most concerned about?

    What is one major work-related project that you want to focus on in 2022?

    What’s one major personal project you want to focus on in 2022?.

    My book, Advice to My Younger Me, Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women, will be available on January 18th on Amazon.

    Remember to sign up for the Advice to My Younger Me monthly newsletter, so you can receive a free copy of a chapter in the book when it is released. www.tomyyounger.me

    Sara can be reached on LinkedIn.

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    Episode 130: The Best Advice You’ve Ever Received Nov 17, 2021

    Five previous guests share the best advice they ever received.

    You’ll hear advice about

    • How to handle bad news
    • How to measure what your salary should be
    • Whether being liked should be a goal

    Guests who shared the best advice they were given:

    Emilie Aries – Episode 84

    Nora McInerny – Episode 48

    Andie Kramer – Episode 102

    Cara Hale Alter – Episode 41

    Emily Esfahani Smith – Episode 32

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    Episode 129: Don’t Be Afraid to Drop the Ball with Tiffany Dufu Oct 20, 2021

    Tiffany Dufu, author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less, and founder and CEO of The Cru, discusses figuring out what’s important to you and then enlisting people to support you in achieving that.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to figure out what is really important to you at work and at home.
    • A powerful way to deal with Home Control Disease
    • How to get others to agree to let you “drop the ball” on less critical tasks
    • The value of a peer mentoring group

    Book: Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less Unapologetically

    The Cru: www.thecru.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanydufu/

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    Sara can be reached on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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    Episode 128: Thriving in the Corporate Workplace with Demetra Liggins Sep 15, 2021

    Demetra Liggins, host of the Corporate Homie podcast and an accomplished lawyer, provides wide-ranging advice on how to have a successful career in the corporate world as a woman and as a person of color.

    You’ll hear:

    • The importance of focusing on learning your craft
    • How to get the most out of company off-sites
    • The best way to be an ally to women of color

    Podcast: Corporate Homie - https://www.corporatehomie.com

    Website: https://www.corporatehomie.com

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    Sara can be reached on LinkedIn.

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    Episode 127: Advice for Early Career Success with Christy Noel Aug 18, 2021

    In this episode, Christy Noel, author of Your Personal Career Coach: Real-World Experiences for Early Career Success, talks about how to ask for a raise, how to be a valued employee and how to be a better manager.

    You’ll hear:

    • Important steps to take when asking for a raise
    • Why you should be focused on making your boss’ job easier
    • The most important questions to ask on your first 30 days in a new role or job

    Books: Your Personal Career Coach: Real-World Experiences for Early Career Success

    Your Career Survival Guide: How to Get and Keep a Job in Times of Crisis

    Website: christynoel.com.

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christynoel/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/christynoelauth

    Additional Resources:

    8 Simple Things that Will Get You Promoted: christynoel.com/getpromoted

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    Sara can be reached on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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    Episode 126: Dividing Household Responsibilities Fairly with Eve Rodsky Jul 21, 2021

    Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do and More Life to Live, discusses the inequality in how couples share household responsibilities and what to do about it.

    You’ll hear about:

    • Why household responsibilities “shefault” to women
    • A system to redesign how household tasks are more equitably shared.
    • Toxic mindsets that are getting in the way of fairly dividing household tasks.

    Book: Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do and More Life to Live

    Website: FairPlayLife.com

    Social Media @EveRodsky and @FairPlayLife

    Additional resources:

    The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck for Prioritizing What's Important

    Articles:

    Harper’s Bazaar: Everyone is Home Right Now, But Who is Doing all the ‘Home’ Work?

    WSJ: Article: Fairness in Housework Doesn’t Mean 50/50

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    Sara can be reached on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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    Episode 125: The Thank You Project with Nancy Davis Kho Jun 16, 2021

    Nancy Davis Kho, author of The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time, discusses the importance both to you and to others of expressing gratitude.

    You’ll hear:

    • The myriad benefits of expressing gratitude
    • Why expressing gratitude increases your sense of self-worth
    • The importance of specificity when saying thank you.

    Book: The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time

    Website: www.DavisCho

    Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @midlifemixtape

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    Sara can be reached on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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    Episode 124: Hearing from a Trailblazer with Ellen Goodman May 19, 2021

    Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, discusses wide-ranging topics from her perch covering women in the workplace and at home since 1970.

    You’ll hear:

    • What we can learn from the suffragettes
    • When the right time is to have a baby
    • Why you need to have end of life conversations with your parents now

    The Conversation Project Starter Kit: https://theconversationproject.org/get-started

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    Sara can be reached on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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    Episode 123: Be Unapologetically Ambitious with Shellye Archambeau Apr 21, 2021

    Shellye Archambeau, author of Unapologetically Ambitious, discusses what she’s learned during a trailblazing career.

    You’ll hear:

    • The importance of being vulnerable about your aspirations
    • How to handle being the “only” in a meeting or on your team
    • Why you should make good childcare your #1 budget priority

    Book: Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms Website: https://www.shellye.com

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    Sara can be reached on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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    Episode 122: Turn Your Current Job into Your Dream Job with Carson Tate Mar 17, 2021

    Hoping to find your dream job? Carson Tate, author of Own It. Love It. Make It Work: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job, discusses how to turn your current job into you dream job.

    You’ll hear:

    • How doing work that draws on your strengths can turn your current job into your dream job
    • How to ask your boss to do work that draws on your strengths
    • How to find more meaning in your job

    Book: Own It. Love It. Make It Work: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job

    Website: https://www.carsontate.com

    Additional resources: https://carsontate.com/podcast/

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    Episode 121: The Benefits of Paying Attention to Your Work Environment with Bonnie Marcus Feb 17, 2021

    Want to get ahead? Pay attention to the dynamics in your workplace. Bonnie Marcus, author of The Politics of Promotion: How High Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead, discusses the importance of being politically savvy about your work environment.

    You’ll hear:

    • The importance of paying attention to the dynamics in your work environment
    • How to figure out what your unique value proposition is
    • Why you need to figure out the unwritten rules in your workplace

    Book: The Politics of Promotion: How High Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

    Website: www.BonnieMarcusLeadership.com

    Additional resources:

    Political skills assessment

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    Episode 120: Avoiding Burnout with Eileen McDargh Jan 20, 2021

    Suffering from burnout? Eileen McDargh, author of Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge and Reclaim What Matters, discusses the causes and cures for burnout.

    You’ll hear:

    • What the most significant sources of burnout are
    • Why it’s important to look at your job with fresh eyes and pay attention to what you see
    • The questions to ask when you are doing a task that gives you no joy or provides no value to others

    Book: Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge and Reclaim What Matters

    Website: www.eileenmcdargh.com

    Social media:

    https://www.facebook.com/speakereileen

    https://www.facebook.com/eileen.mcdargh/

    https:// twitter.com/macdarling

    https://www.instagram.com/mcdargh/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenmcdargh/

    Additional resources:

    Sign up for The Resiliency Report and receive an excerpt from Burnout to Breakthrough and the eBook “Talk AIn’t Cheap, It’s Priceless.”

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    Episode 119: Look Back to Look Forward with Sara Holtz Dec 22, 2020

    Host Sara Holtz suggests four question to ask yourself before developing your 2021 goals.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it’s valuable to reflect on what you accomplished in 2020
    • The importance of focusing on the “why” of what you accomplished
    • That even though it may not seem so, you learned a lot of important lessons in 2020

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    Sara can be reached on Twitter and LinkedIn and at holtz@tomyyounger.me

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    Episode 118: How to Have Difficult Conversations with AmyK Hutchens Dec 02, 2020

    AmyK Hutchens, author of Get It: Five Steps to the Sex, Salary and Success You Want, discusses how to successfully navigate difficult conversations.

    You’ll hear:

    • The importance of being clear about what you want the outcome of a difficult conversation to be
    • How to prepare for a difficult conversation
    • Why it’s important to step into the other person’s shoes when preparing for a difficult conversation

    Book: Get It: Five Steps to the Sex, Salary and Success You Want

    Website: www.amyK.com

    Social media: @AmyKHutchens

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    Episode 117: Confidence is an Inside Job with Kate McGuinness Nov 18, 2020

    Kate McGuinness, author of Confidence Lost/Confidence Found, discusses how building confidence is an “inside job.”

    You’ll hear:

    • Why mindfulness is the first step in building your self-confidence
    • How perfectionism undermines self-confidence
    • The importance of pride in your accomplishments

    Book: Confidence Lost/Confidence Found

    Website: katemcguinness.com

    Twitter: @k8mcguinness

    Instagram: author.kate.mcguinness

    Facebook: Author Kate McGuinness

    Pinterest: Kate McGuinness

    Additional resources:

    Mark Coleman. Making Peace with Your Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You from Your Inner Critic. Novato, CA: New World Library, 2016.

    Carol Dweck. Mindset: How We Can Learn to Fulfill Our Potential. New York: Ballantine, 2006.

    Barbara Fredrickson. Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2009.

    Linda Graham. Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being. Novato, CA: New World Library, 2013

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    Episode 116: Curating Your Best Life with Gail Golden Nov 04, 2020

    In this episode, Gail Golden, author of Curating Your Life: Ending the Struggle for Work-Life Balance, discusses the attainable alternative to work-life balance.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why work life balance is unattainable
    • Why it’s important to figure out what you want to be great at in your life
    • Why you should strive for mediocracy is many aspects of your life

    Book: Curating Your Life: Ending the Struggle for Work-Life Balance

    Website: www.gailgoldenconsulting.com

    Additional resources:

    Assessment https://www.gailgoldenconsulting.com/time-management-book-curating-your-life/

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    Episode 115: Becoming Better at Office Politics with Nancy Halpern Oct 21, 2020

    Nancy Halpern, a nationally recognized expert about office politics, discusses why “office politics” shouldn’t be a “dirty word,” and how to get better at navigating them.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why curiosity is critical to successfully navigating office politics
    • How to read the “organizational chessboard”
    • The importance of taking responsibility for your mistakes

    Website: www.nancyhalpern.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhalpern/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/nhalpern

    Additional resources:

    E-books and articles: www.nancyhalpern.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhalpern/

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    Episode 114: Be the Best Negotiator You Can Be with Mori Taheripour Oct 07, 2020

    Mori Taheripour, author of Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly, discusses how your mindset is a critical part of effective negotiations.

    You’ll hear:

    • Where power comes from in negotiations
    • How the stories we tell ourselves effect our negotiations
    • Why preparation is key to being an effective negotiator

    Book: Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly

    Website: https://www.moritaheripour.com

    LinkedIn: @moritaheripour

    Twitter: @moriTaheripour

    Additional resources: Amy Cuddy’s power pose video:

    https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en

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    Episode 113: What to Say in Challenging Situations with Lois Frankel Sep 23, 2020

    Lois Frankel, author of Nice Girls Don’t Speak Up or Stand Out, discusses what words to use when asking for a raise or a promotion, how to increase your visibility in meetings, and how to enlist allies to support your proposals.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to ask for a raise or a promotion
    • How to come across as powerful in meetings
    • How to solicit allies to support your proposals

    Book: Nice Girls Don’t Speak Up or Stand Out

    Website: www.drloisfrankel.com

    LinkedIn: @Dr. Lois Frankel

    Facebook: @DrLoisFrankel

    Twitter @drloisfrankel

    Additional resources:

    The companion workbook to Nice Girls Don’t Speak Up or Stand Out is available for free at www.drloisfrankel.com

    Brag!: The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It by Peggy Klaus

    Episode 14: Bragging 101 with Peggy Klaus

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    Episode 112: Communicating Powerfully with Lois Frankel Sep 09, 2020

    Lois Frankel, author of Nice Girls Don’t Speak Up or Stand Out, discusses how to communicate crisply and confidently.

    You’ll hear about:

    • A “template” for communicating your position succinctly and powerfully
    • The importance of numbering the points you make in support of your position
    • How to build rapport with those you work with

    Book: Nice Girls Don’t Speak Up or Stand Out

    Website: www.drloisfrankel.com

    LinkedIn @Dr. Lois Frankel

    Facebook: @Dr Lois Frankel

    Twitter: @drloisfrankel

    Additional resources:

    The companion workbook to Nice Girls Don’t Speak Up or Stand Out is available for free at www.drloisfrankel.com.

    Sara can be reached on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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    Episode 111: Wise Career and Life Advice with Anne Devereux-Mills Aug 05, 2020

    Anne Devereux-Mills, author of the Parlay Effect, discusses discovering your superpower, nixing perfectionism, and leading a multi-dimensional life.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to discover your superpowers
    • Why you shouldn’t be a perfectionist
    • Why you should pay attention to what you envy

    Book: The Parlay Effect: How Female Connection Can Change the World

    Instagram: @annedevmills

    Twitter: @annedevmills

    Facebook: Anne Devereux-Mills

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    Episode 110: Making the Most of LinkedIn with Brenda Bernstein Jul 01, 2020

    Brenda Bernstein, author of How to Write a KILLER LinkedIn Profile, discusses how to use LinkedIn to maximum advantage.

    You’ll hear:

    • How LinkedIn can be of benefit, even if you aren’t looking for a job
    • How to build your connections on LinkedIn
    • What you need to include in your profile to make it stand out

    Book: www.killerlinkedinprofile.com

    Free excerpt of the book at www.theessayexpert.com/blog

    Social media:

    http://www.linkedin.com/in/brendabernstein

    https://www.facebook.com/TheEssayExpert/

    Website: www.TheEssayExpert.com

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    Episode 109: Creating a More Inclusive Workplace with Jennifer Brown Jun 17, 2020

    Jennifer Brown, author of How to Be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive, discusses what each of us can do to support a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

    You’ll hear:

    • The business case for diversity and inclusion
    • How to use your voice, your access and your listening ear to support a more inclusive workplace
    • Why it takes intentionality to be inclusive

    Book: How to be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferbrown

    Instagram: @jenniferbrownspeaks

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbrownspeaks/

    Additional resources:

    Inclusive Leader Assessment: - inclusiveleaderthebook.com

    First chapter of How to Be An Inclusive Leader (free) - inclusiveleaderthebook.com

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    Episode 108: Networking While Working Remotely with Sara Holtz May 20, 2020

    Sara Holtz discusses two previous episodes that talk about networking through email and social media.

    Episodes about remote networking:

    • Reach Out and Build Your Network with Molly Beck
    • Staying in Touch with Weak Ties with Karen Wickre

    Books about remote networking:

    • Reach Out: The Simple Strategy to Expand Your Network and Increase You Influence by Molly Beck
    • Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections That Count by Karen Wickre

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    Episode 107: Dealing with Job Loss May 06, 2020

    In this episode, host Sara Holtz, shares some resources to help you deal with job loss due to the pandemic – whether it’s because you’ve been laid off, fired or work has dried up.

    Resources:

    Podcast: Surviving Being Unemployed (Episode 60) with Stephanie Brown - https://tomyyounger.me/tag/stephanie-brown/

    Book: Fired: Why losing your job is the best thing that can happen to you by Stephanie Brown

    Book: Managing Transitions by William Bridges

    Book: Designing Your Life by Dave Evans and Bill Burnett

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    Episode 106: You Can Be a Thought Leader with Robin Farmanfarmaian Apr 22, 2020

    Robin Farmanfarmaian, author of The Thought Leader Formula, discusses how you can become a thought leader – even if you work in a corporate environment.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to pick a topic on which to be a thought leader
    • How being a thought leader can propel your career
    • Why it’s important to invest you own money in your career

    Book: The Thought Leader Formula: Strategically Leverage Your Expertise to Drive Business and Career Goals

    Thought leadership workbook: https://robin-farmanfarmaian.mykajabi.com/Thought-Leader-Formula-Workbook

    twitter: @Robinff3

    Instagram - @Robinsf3

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Robinff

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinfarmanfarmaian/

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    Episode 105: How to Feel Happier Now Apr 08, 2020

    It’s a stressful time for all of us. It’s not easy to feel happy. But guests from three previous episodes share tips for feeling happier, regardless of our circumstances.

    Carolyn Webb – How to Have a Good Day - https://tomyyounger.me/tag/caroline-webb/

    Nataly Kogan – Being Happier at Work - http://tomyyounger.me/episode-59-being-happier-at-work-with-nataly-kogan/

    Lori Schwanbeck – Finding Joy at Work - http://tomyyounger.me/episode-43-finding-joy-at-work-with-lori-schwanbeck/

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    Episode 104: Lessons Learned from Working in Politics with Jamie Hantman Mar 25, 2020

    Jamie Brown Hantman, author of Heels in the Arena, shares her experiences working at the highest levels of government in Washington. Interestingly, those lessons are equally applicable to your work in the private sector.

    You’ll hear:

    • How being a woman in a male-dominated environment can be an asset
    • Why relationships are more crucial to getting things done than data or arguments
    • Why you shouldn’t be the one to take notes in meetings

    Book: Heels in the Arena: Living Purple in a Red/Blue Town

    Website: jamiehantman.com

    Instagram: @jamiehantman

    Twitter: @jebella

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    Episode 103: Change Your Mindset; Achieve Your Goals with Rachel Stewart Mar 11, 2020

    Rachel Stewart, author of Unqualified Success: Bridging the Gap from Where You Are Today to Where You Want to Be to Achieve Massive Success, discusses how your mindset is critical to your ability to achieve your goals and how you can consciously change your mindset.

    You’ll hear:

    • How your mindset is critical to your ability to achieve your goals
    • How to change your mindset to support achieving your goals
    • How to deal with the fear that invariably arises when you pursue a big goal

    Book: Unqualified Success: Bridging the Gap from Where You Are Today to Where You Want to Be to Achieve Massive Success

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelS88846816?lang=en

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unqualifiedsuccess/

    LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-stewart-84101014/

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    Episode 102: It’s Not Her; It’s the Workplace with Andie Kramer Feb 26, 2020

    Andie Kramer, author of It’s Not You, It’s the Workplace, discusses the real sources of conflict among women in the workplace.

    You’ll hear:

    • How gender bias contributes to women’s conflict with each other at work
    • Why having a limited number of “seats at the table” for women sets up unhealthy competition among women
    • Why friendship should not be a prerequisite to supporting other women at work

    Books:

    It’s Not You, It’s the Workplace: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1473697263/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_swlUDb6NZT2F5

    Breaking Through Bias: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1629561045/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_axlUDbGW3Y5TX

    Website: AndieandAl.com

    Facebook: @BreakingThroughBias

    Twitter: @AndieaandAl

    Additional resources:

    • Change This: "Overcoming Women’s Workplace Conflicts Because of Different Social Identities”
    • Fast Company: "This is what it takes to get more women leaders in the workplace”

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    Episode 101: Your Networking Questions Answered with Kelly Hoey Feb 12, 2020

    Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network, answers networking questions from a live audience. You’ll hear:

    • How to audit your network
    • Why you need a diverse network in this economy
    • How social media has democratized access to people and influencers.

    Book: Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World

    Website: https://jkellyhoey.co/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkhoey

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuildYourDreamNetwork/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhoey/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkellyhoey/

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    Episode 100: How to Build Your Dream Network with Kelly Hoey Jan 29, 2020

    Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network, discusses what a dream network looks like and how to go about building it.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it is important to have a diverse network
    • How casual relationships are an important part of your network
    • The two different types of networks you need

    Book: Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World

    Website: https://jkellyhoey.co/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkhoey

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuildYourDreamNetwork/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhoey/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkellyhoey/

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    Episode 99: Reflecting on 2019 Before Planning for 2020 with Sara Holtz Jan 15, 2020

    Sara Holtz, host of the Advice to My Younger Me podcast, lays out 10 questions to ask yourself about what happened in 2019 as you set your goals for 2020.

    You’ll hear:

    • The questions you should ask yourself about what happened in your personal and professional life in 2019
    • The importance of aligning your goals for 2020 with your insights from reflecting on 2019

    Questions to reflect on:

    • What were your most significant professional accomplishments in 2019?
    • What were your most significant personal accomplishments in 2019?
    • What are you most excited about right now?
    • What are you most grateful for in your professional life?
    • What are you most grateful for in your personal life?
    • What do you want more of in your life?
    • What do you want less of in your life?
    • What are you most concerned about? (No more than three)
    • What is one major work-related project that you want to focus on in 2020?
    • What is one major personal project that you want to focus on in 2020?

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    Episode 98: Happy New Year! Jan 01, 2020

    I’m taking a short break to celebrate the New Year. I’ll be back on January 15. In the meantime, perhaps you’d like to listen to any of the 97 episodes in our podcast archive that you may have missed.

    A special thanks to my listeners, my guests and the Advice to My Younger Me team – Liz Smith, Noelle Mena, Samantha Tirado and Mallory Bischof.

    Here’s to a new year filled with health, happiness and career success!

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    Episode 97: Improving Your Business Writing with Carla Bass Dec 18, 2019

    Carla Bass, author of Write with Influence, discusses how to make your business writing clear and concise, so that it has maximum impact.

    You’ll hear:

    • The most common mistakes made in business writing
    • How to structure your memos and email for maximum impact
    • How to write a performance review that will get you a raise

    Book: Write to Influence

    Additional resources:

    How to Get Yourself Promoted (CareerWarrior Podcast)

    Website: www.writetoinfluence.net

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carladbass/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlaDBassWrite

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/write_to_influence/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WritetoInfluence.01/

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    Episode 96: Forget Work-Life Balance! with Dana Look-Arimoto Dec 04, 2019

    Dana Look-Arimoto, author of Stop Settling, Settle Smart, discusses why we should stop trying to achieve work-life balance. Instead, we should focus on what’s important to us and make conscious decisions to spend our time on those things.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why you shouldn’t strive for work-life balance
    • How to spend your time by design, not by default
    • How tracking your time can help you make better decisions about where to spend your time

    Book: Stop Settling, Settle Smart: Rethinking Work-life Balance, Redesign Your Busy Life

    Website: www.settlesmart.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danatothe5th/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danatothe5th

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danalookarimoto/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Phoenixtothe5th/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzQ7xdwK60hp6fQHZMgNtg

    Additional resources:

    Settle Smart quiz: https://www.settlesmart.com/settlesmartquiz

    Vanderkamm episode: https://tomyyounger.me/episode-19-finding-time-for-what-matters-with-laura-vanderkam/

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    Episode 95: Success is an Inside Job with Susan Packard Nov 20, 2019

    Susan Packard, author of Fully Human: 3 Steps to Grow Your Emotional Fitness in Work, Leadership, and Life, discusses the importance of becoming self-aware.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it’s critical to your career success that you become self-aware
    • The importance of doing an inventory of your strengths and developmental opportunities
    • How others can help you see yourself more clearly

    Books:

    Fully Human: 3 Steps to Grow Your Emotional Fitness in Work, Leadership, and Life

    New Rules of the Game: 10 Strategies for Women in the Workplace

    Website: www.susanpackard.com

    Twitter and FB: @PackardSusan

    Instagram and LinkedIn: @SusanPackard

    Additional resources:

    EQFitness quiz. https://susanpackard.com/eqf-test/

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    Episode 94: What Your Body Language Communicates with Rachel Cossar Nov 06, 2019

    Rachel Cossar, an expert in non-verbal communications and founder of Choreography for Business, discusses the messages you unconsciously send with your body language and how to consciously choose to tailor your body language to have the impact you want.

    You’ll hear about:

    • The non-verbal messages we send through our body language
    • Tips to appear confident in a job interview, invite input from others and defuse conflict through our body language
    • Common non-verbal actions that undermine our credibility

    Website: www.choreographyforbusiness.com

    Twitter and Instagram: @rachelonpointe

    Facebook: Choreography for Business

    LinkedIn

    Additional resources:

    Rachel’s newsletter: Choreography for Business Newsletter

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    Episode 93: Helping Others Succeed with Esther Wojcicki Oct 23, 2019

    Esther Wojcicki, author of How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results, shares her formula, which she calls TRICK, for empowering others to be successful.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to make your team more productive and creative
    • The importance of trusting and respecting your colleagues
    • What de-motivates your team

    FB: @EstherWojcicki

    LinkedIn: @EstherWojcicki

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    Episode 92: Managing your Boss with Mary Abbajay Oct 09, 2019

    In this episode, Mary Abbajay, author of Managing Up, discusses how you can improve your relationship with your boss by figuring out their workstyle and then adapting your workstyle to better match his or hers.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to tell whether your boss is an introvert or extrovert – and what to do with that information.
    • What the four common workstyles are – and how to work with each.
    • How to improve your relationship with your boss by adapting to his or her workstyle.

    Email: mary@careerstonegroup.com

    Twitter: @maryabbajay

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-abbajay-managingup/

    YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/maryabbajay

    Instagram: @maryabbajay

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryabbajay (@maryabbajay)

    Websites: www.careerstonegroup.com | www.managingupthebook.com

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    Episode 91: Designing Your Career with Kathy Davies Sep 25, 2019

    Kathy Davies, founder of Designing Your Life for Women, discusses a process for discovering a career that you find satisfying and meaningful.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why you shouldn’t try to find your one, true calling
    • Why you should prototype careers you are considering
    • How to develop three alternative Odyssey Plans for your career

    Find out about the Designing Your Life for Women workshops: http://designingyour.life/women

    Additional resources: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

    Website: http://designingyour.life/women

    LinkedIn : Kathy Davies

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    Episode 90: Making Better Decisions with Annie Duke Sep 11, 2019

    Annie Duke, a professional poker player and author of Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts, discusses common pitfalls in making difficult decisions and approaches to use to make good decisions.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why you shouldn't use pro and con lists in making decisions
    • The first thing you should do before making an important decision
    • How you should ask other people for advice when you are making a difficult decision

    Books: Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts

    Website: AnnieDuke.com

    Connect with Annie on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or LinkedIn.

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    Episode 89: Don’t Let Work Undermine Your Friendships with Shasta Nelson Aug 28, 2019

    In this live show, Shasta Nelson, author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen and Frientimacy, discusses how to maintain friendships while juggling the demands of work.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to cancel plans with a friend when you have to work
    • How to react when someone always cancels plans with you
    • How friendships affect your health

    Books: Friendships Don’t Just Happen, Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness

    Website: www.shastanelson.com

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    Episode 88: Navigating Workplace Friendships with Shasta Nelson Aug 14, 2019

    In this live show, Shasta Nelson, author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen and Frientimacy, discusses how to handle some of the tricky situations that arise when your friends are also your co-workers.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it's important to have friends at work
    • The ingredients of a genuine work friendship
    • How to handle it when your friend becomes your boss

    Books: Friendships Don’t Just Happen, Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness

    Website: www.shastanelson.com

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    Episode 87: Navigating Return to Work After Baby with Lori Mihalich-Levin Jul 31, 2019

    Lori Mihalich-Levin, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave and founder of Mindful Return, discusses how to navigate your return to work after a maternity leave.

    You’ll hear:

    • What to include in your maternity leave plan
    • How to deal with "mommy guilt"
    • How to set boundaries when you work a flexible schedule

    Book: Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave

    Additional resources:

    • Transitioning Back to Work After a New Baby? Now There's a Class for That
    • Course information: www.mindfulreturn.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindfulreturn

    Twitter: @mindfulreturn

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    Episode 86: Using Design-Thinking to Create Your Best Life with Susan Burnett Jul 17, 2019

    Susan Burnett discusses how you can use design-thinking to intentionally design a day that honors your priorities (whatever they may be) and leverages your energy.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why your goal should not be to achieve work-life balance
    • How re-sequencing tasks can make you more productive
    • Why it is important to share your priorities with others

    Additional resources:

    • How to Build a Well-Lived and Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
    • Stick with It: A Scientifically Proven Process for Changing Your Life-for Good by Sean Young, PhD
    • Designing Your Life Workshop for Women - July 27-28 in San Diego and October 5-6 in NY. More information on the DYL Website.
    • Worksheets: Good time journal log, Energy log
    • Website: http://designingyour.life/women/

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    Episode 85: Staying in Touch with “Weak Ties” in Your Network with Karen Wickre Jul 03, 2019

    Karen Wickre, author of Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections That Count, discusses why you need to stay in touch with the “weak ties” in your network and how to do it.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it's important to stay in touch with your "weak ties"
    • How you can network effectively using social media
    • That building a robust network requires long-term, cyclical, ongoing activity

    Book: Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections That Count

    Suggested books and articles: https://karenwickre.com/resources/

    Article: Why You Need a Network of Low-Stakes, Casual Friendships

    Website: www.karenwickre.com

    Twitter: @kvox

    LinkedIn: @karenwickre

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    Episode 84: Becoming the Boss of Your Career with Emilie Aries Jun 19, 2019

    Emilie Aries, author of Bossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together and the Founder & CEO of Bossed Up, discusses why it is important to put yourself in the driver’s seat of your career and how to do that.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it is important to take a proactive approach to your career
    • How to react to criticism
    • The steps to take to be seen as a leader

    Book: Bossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together

    Additional resources: How to be an Overnight Success at 53

    Website: www.bossedup.org

    Podcast: Bossed Up

    Social media: @emiliearies and @bosseduporg

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    Episode 83: How to be an Overnight Success with J. Kelly Hoey Jun 05, 2019

    J. Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network, discusses critical elements of success – having a network, getting career advice, and self-promoting effectively.

    You’ll hear:

    • The value of peer mentors
    • How to ask for advice from a mentor
    • Why you shouldn't have a Plan B

    Book: Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World

    Additional resources: How to be an Overnight Success at 53

    Website: https://jkellyhoey.co/

    Twitter: @jkhoey

    Facebook: @BuildYourDreamNetwork

    LinkedIn: @kellyhoey

    Instagram: @jkellyhoey

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    Episode 82: Dealing with the Challenges of Two Career Families with Frances Taplett May 22, 2019

    Frances Taplett, a diversity and inclusion consultant at BCG, discusses how individuals and companies can address the challenges that dual career couples face in balancing their work lives and their home lives.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to structure a work day that works for you and your company
    • Some innovative approaches to sharing household and childcare responsibilities
    • The importance of picking a partner who shares home responsibilities equally

    Additional Resources:

    • Making the Workplace Work for Dual Career Couples

    LinkedIn: @francesb1

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    Episode 81: Bring Your Authentic, Feminine Self to Work with Amy Stanton May 08, 2019

    Amy Stanton, author of The Feminine Revolution: 21 Ways to Ignite the Power of Your Femininity for a Brighter Life and a Better World, discusses the benefit of bringing your feminine qualities to the workplace.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why your feminine qualities are strengths, not weaknesses in the workplace
    • How sensitivity, intuition, mothering and agreeability can all be strengths in the workplace
    • Why apologizing can be a powerful thing to do

    Book:

    • The Feminine Revolution: 21 Ways to Ignite the Power of Your Femininity for a Brighter Life and a Better World

    Twitter: @amykstanton

    LinkedIn: @amykstanton

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    Episode 80: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone with Lori Gottlieb Apr 24, 2019

    Lori Gottlieb, therapist and author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, discusses picking a therapist, dealing with things not turning out as expected, and how to stop comparing yourself to others.

    You’ll hear:

    • When it's time to see a therapist
    • Why you should focus on your envy
    • How to navigate a career pivot

    Book:

    • Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

    Twitter: @lorigottlieb1

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    Episode 79: Don’t Be Such a Nice Girl with Lois Frankel Apr 10, 2019

    Lois Frankel, career coach and author of Nice Girls Still Don’t Get the Corner Office, discusses the “nice girl” behaviors that may be getting in the way of your successful career.

    You’ll hear:

    • How "nice girl" behaviors don't serve you well in the workplace
    • How to discover the unwritten rules in your workplace
    • The importance of having clarity about what you want

    Books:

    • Nice Girls Still Don’t Get the Corner Office
    • Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich
    • Nice Girls Don't Get It
    • See Jane Lead

    Facebook: drloisfrankel

    Twitter: @drloisfrankel

    Website: www.drloisfrankel.com

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    Episode 78: Crafting Your Personal Mission Statement with Melanie Vetter Mar 27, 2019

    Melanie Vetter, founder of Wellfleet Circle, discusses how you can use brief writing exercises to craft your personal mission statement.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why having a personal mission statement is important
    • How to craft a personal mission statement
    • How to implement your mission statement in "baby steps"

    LinkedIn: @melanievetter

    Facebook: Wellfleet Circle

    Website: Wellfleet Circle

    Additional resources: Values worksheet and 5 Easy Steps to Writing A Great Thank You

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    Episode 77: Why Staying Home with Kids Costs More than Staying in the Workplace with Kathryn Sollmann Mar 13, 2019

    Kathryn Sollmann, career coach and author of Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman and What to Do Instead, discusses the real costs of leaving the workforce, even if just for a few years, and what your other options are.

    You’ll hear:

    • How much it actually costs to leave the workforce
    • What some of your options are for combining work and being there for your kids
    • How to ask for a more flexible schedule

    Book: Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman and What to Do Instead

    Twitter: @kathrynsollman

    Instagram: @kathrynsollman

    LinkedIn: @kathrynsollman

    Facebook: 9 Lives for Women

    Additional resources: Costs of leaving the workforce calculator

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    Episode 76: The Unwritten Rules of the Workplace with Brande Stellings Feb 27, 2019

    Brande Stellings, an expert on women’s career advancement and workplace inclusion, and founder of Vestry Laight, discusses how to discover the unwritten rules of your workplace and other important uses of your network.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to learn what the unwritten rules are in your workplace
    • Why it is so important to build your network
    • What you should be doing instead of spending long hours at work

    Additional resources: ,My Career Toolkit, Unwritten Rules, Making Mentoring Work, and Career Pathways.

    Website: Vestry Laight

    Twitter: @bstellings

    Instagram: @brandestell

    Facebook and LinkedIn: @brandestellings

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    Episode 75: Reach Out and Build Your Network with Molly Beck Feb 13, 2019

    Molly Beck, author of Reach Out: The Simple Strategy to Expand Your Network and Increase Your Influence, discusses using email to build your network efficiently and effectively.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to clarify your short-term career goals
    • Where to start building your network
    • How to reach out to people you don’t know for career-enhancing advice
    • The importance of letting people know how you used their advice

    Book: Reach Out: The Simple Strategy to Expand Your Network and Increase Your Influence

    Website: messy.fm

    Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn: @msmollybeck

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    Episode 74: Delegating and Procrastinating with Tonya Dalton Jan 30, 2019

    Tonya Dalton, productivity expert and founder of inkWELL Press, discusses how to be a better delegator and the unappreciated benefits of procrastination.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to delegate effectively
    • Why you need to check in regularly when you delegate
    • Why procrastination is not always a bad thing

    Website: http://www.inkwellpress.com

    Twitter: @inkwellpress

    Facebook: @inkwellpress

    Instagram: @inkwellpress

    Podcast: Productivity Paradox Podcast

    Core Values Worksheet: Available here

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    Episode 73: Parenting and Pivoting with KJ Dell’Antonia Jan 16, 2019

    KJ Dell’Antonia discusses why to stay in the workforce after having kids, how to sanely juggle work and family and how to approach a career pivot.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why you should stay in the workforce after having kids
    • How to think about childcare expenses
    • What your mindset should be if you’re contemplating a career pivot

    Book: How to Be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life and Loving (Almost) Every Minute

    Website: http://www.kjdellantonia.com

    Twitter: @KJDellAntonia

    Facebook: @kjdellantonia

    Instagram: @kjda

    KJ's tinyletter: http://tinyurl.com/followkj

    Podcast: #AmWriting with Jess & KJ

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    Episode 72: Three Risks You Must Take in Your Career with Kate White Jan 02, 2019

    Kate White, author of The Gutsy Girl Handbook: Your Manifesto for Success, discusses why you must take risks in your career and how to make those risks “smart risks”.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it’s important to take risks in your career
    • How to feel more comfortable taking risks
    • Why you need to stop worrying so much

    Book: The Gutsy Girl Handbook: Your Manifesto for Success

    Website: http://www.katewhitespeaks.com

    Twitter: @Katemwhite

    Facebook: @KateWhiteAuthor

    LinkedIn: @katemwhite

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    Episode 71: Holiday Edition Dec 19, 2018

    We’re taking a short break until the New Year. In the meantime, happy holidays.

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    Episode 70: How Personality Assessments Can Help You Be Happier and More Productive at Work with Anne Bogel Dec 05, 2018

    Anne Bogel, author of Reading People, and creator of the popular blog, Modern Mrs. Darcy, discusses how personality assessments can help us better understand ourselves and use that understanding to help us thrive at work.

    You’ll hear:

    • How personality assessments can help you know who you are and what you need to be successful
    • The workplace implications of being an extrovert or an introvert
    • How to approach your job based on your personality type

    Books: Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything

    I’d Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life

    Facebook: @ModernMrsDarcy

    Twitter: @annebogel

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    Episode 69: Using StrengthsFinder to discover your strengths with Anne Elkin Nov 21, 2018

    Anne Elkin, Vice President of Human Resources at Qualcomm, discusses how the StrengthsFinder assessment tool can help you identify your strengths, better understand your co-workers and be happier and more productive at work.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it is important to focus on your strengths rather than to try to overcome your weaknesses
    • How to figure out what your natural strengths are
    • Why it is important to understand your co-workers’ strengths

    StrengthsFinder 2.0 https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/home/en-us/strengthsfinder

    Books mentioned:

    Now Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald Clifton

    StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

    Twitter: @anne_elkin,

    LinkedIn: Anne Elkin

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    Episode 68: Discovering Your Strengths with Sara Holtz Nov 07, 2018

    Host Sara Holtz discusses how paying attention to your activities at work can help you discover your natural strengths.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it’s important to know what your natural strengths are
    • Why it is difficult to know what your strengths are
    • Questions to ask yourself to help you discover your strengths

    Website: tomyyounger.me

    For Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn: @tomyyoungerme

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    Episode 67: Overcoming Behaviors that are Holding You Back with Sally Helgesen Oct 24, 2018

    Sally Helgesen, co-author of How Women Rise: Break 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion or Job, discusses how some of the behaviors which you think are serving you in your career may actually be holding your career back.

    You’ll hear:

    • How you may not be making the most of your network
    • Why you need to say “oh well” more often
    • Why you should stop doing some of the things that have made you successful

    Book: How Women Rise: Break 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion or Job

    Website: sallyhelgesen.com

    Twitter and LinkedIn: @sallyhelgesen

    12 habits you need to break:

    1. Reluctance to claim your achievements
    2. Expecting others to spontaneously notice and reward your contributions
    3. Overvaluing expertise
    4. Building rather than leveraging relationships
    5. Failing to enlist allies from day one
    6. Putting your job before your career
    7. The perfection trap
    8. The disease to please
    9. Minimizing
    10. Too Much
    11. Ruminating
    12. Letting your radar distract you

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    Episode 66: Marriage, Money and Careers with Hana Schank and Elizabeth Wallace Oct 10, 2018

    Hana Schank and Elizabeth Wallace, authors of The Ambition Decisions: What Women Know about Work, Family, and the Path to Building a Life, discuss important decisions to consider when crafting a career

    You’ll hear:

    • The role money should play in career decisions
    • How intertwined your career is with that of your spouse or partner
    • Why “finding your passion” may put an unrealistic burden on choosing a career

    Book: The Ambition Decisions: What Women Know about Work, Family, and the Path to Building a Life

    Social media: @hanaschank @lizardwallace

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    Episode 65: Which Career Path Will You Choose with Hana Schank and Elizabeth Wallace Sep 26, 2018

    Hana Schank and Elizabeth Wallace, authors of The Ambition Decision: What Women Know About Work, Family, and the Path to Building a Life, discuss the three predictable career paths that women experience and the consequences that follow as a result of each choice.

    You’ll hear:

    • What the three career paths are that ambitious women choose
    • Which path resulted in the highest level of satisfaction
    • What the consequences are of a career break

    Book: The Ambition Decision: What Women Know About Work, Family, and the Path to Building a Life

    Their social media: @hanaschank @lizardwallace

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    Episode 64: What's Next After the #MeToo Movement Sep 12, 2018

    Joanne Lipman, author of That’s What She Said: What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together, discusses what’s not working in the workplace today and what’s needed to fix it.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it’s important to enlist men in the quest for gender equality
    • Why women “leaning in” is only part of the solution
    • Why it’s important to have mixed gender working groups

    Book: That's What She Said: What Men Need to Know (and Women Need to Tell Them) About Working Together.

    Website: joannelipman.com,

    For Twitter, Instagram and Linked In: @joannelipman

    Additional resources:

    Implicit bias test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

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    Episode 63: How to Ask for a Raise with Lauren McGoodwin Aug 29, 2018

    Lauren McGoodwin, CEO of Career Contessa, shares practical tips on how to negotiate for a raise.

    You’ll hear:

    • The mindset you should have when negotiating your salary
    • How to get information about what others are earning in comparable jobs
    • How to prepare for asking for a raise
    • Why you need to follow up after your “raise conversation”

    Website: www.careercontessa.com

    LinkedIn: @careercontessa

    Facebook: @careercontessa

    Instagram: @careercontessa

    Articles:

    A step by step guide to negotiating your salary

    https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/negotiate-salary-step-by-step/

    How to ask for a raise https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/23/magazine/how-to-ask-for-a-raise.html

    How to Be an Ace Salary Negotiator (Even if You Hate Conflict)

    https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/10/smarter-living/how-to-negotiate-salary.html

    Episode 62: Mistakes Were Made Aug 15, 2018

    Host Sara Holtz and 5 guests share a big mistake they made early in their careers, how they recovered from it, and what they learned as a result.

    You’ll hear:

    • The important lessons we learn from mistakes
    • How even major mistakes are not career-limiting
    • Why you shouldn’t beat yourself up about mistakes you make

    Let’s keep the conversation going! What mistakes have you made and what did you learn from them?

    Sara can be reached on Twitter and Facebook and on LinkedIn.

    Episode 61: The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey Aug 01, 2018

    Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed, talks about the importance of owning and sharing your mistakes and how to bounce back from failure.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why you need to own your mistakes
    • How to think about the mistakes you’ve made
    • Why it’s important to share your mistakes

    Book: The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed,

    Website: http://www.jessicalahey.com/

    FB: jessicapottslahey

    Twitter: @jesslahey

    Instagram: @teacherlahey

    Additional resources:

    Podcast: #AmWriting with Jess & KJ

    Let’s keep the conversation going! Sara can be reached on Twitter and Facebook @tomyyoungerme, and on LinkedIn.

    Episode 60: Surviving Being Unemployed with Stephanie Brown Jul 18, 2018

    Stephanie Brown, author of Fired: Why Losing Your Job is the Best Thing that Can Happen to You, shares how to make the most of the experience of finding yourself out of work.

    You’ll hear:

    • what to do right after you lose your job
    • the importance of maintaining a schedule while out of work
    • how to make the most of your time between jobs
    • why you should have a side hustle, even if you love your job

    Book: http://amzn.to/2pXfeMj

    Website: http://lifeafterfired.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-brown-7ba86025/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeafterfired/

    Additional resources:

    First chapter of book available for free: http://bit.ly/2luYLg7

    Article - The key phrase I used that unlocked interviews with Google, and Facebook, amongst others: http://read.bi/2DlaIcQ

    Let’s keep the conversation going!

    Sara can be reached on Twitter and Facebook @tomyyoungerme, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomyyoungerme and on the Advice to My Younger Me website – www.tomyyounger.me

    Episode 59: Being Happier at Work with Nataly Kogan Jul 04, 2018

    Nataly Kogan, author of Happier Now, shares the practices you can use to be happier at work (and in life).

    You’ll hear:

    • That happiness is a skill that you can cultivate
    • The five practices that will make you happier at work (and in life)
    • Why you should take a midday break from work

    Website: www.happier.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalykogan/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/happier

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happierinc

    Additional resources:

    Video of 5 Core Happier Skills: https://www.happier.com/happier-skills

    Happier app: www.happier.com/app

    Episode 58: Feeling Less Time Pressure with Laura Vanderkam Jun 20, 2018

    Laura Vanderkam, author of Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done, shares tips on how to spend your time so you feel more relaxed and less frazzled.

    You’ll hear:

    • The actions that differentiate people who feel more relaxed about time from those who feel more frantic
    • Why it’s valuable to plan “mini-adventures” into your week
    • How interacting with friends rather than social media will affect your time perception

    Website: LauraVanderkam.com

    Books: Off the Clock;

    I Know How She Does It

    168 Hours

    What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

    Podcast: https://lauravanderkam.com/category/podcast

    Additional resources:

    Podcast: Finding Time for What Matters - Episode 19 - http://tomyyounger.me/episode-19-finding-time-for-what-matters-with-laura-vanderkam/

    Article:Track your time for 30 days: What you learn may surprise you

    https://hbr.org/2018/04/track-your-time-for-30-days-what-you-learn-might-surprise-you

    Download a time tracking worksheet:

    http://lauravanderkam.com/books/168-hours/manage-your-time/

    Episode 57: How to Have a Good Day with Caroline Webb Jun 06, 2018

    Caroline Webb, CEO of Sevenshift and author of How to Have a Good Day, shares brain-based research on how to have the best workday possible.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to share bad news so you get the best response possible
    • How your expectations can affect your reactions
    • Why multitasking doesn’t work
    • How to end your day so you have a great evening

    Website carolinewebb.co

    Book - How to Have a Good Day

    Social media

    Facebook (facebook.com/carolinewebbauthor)

    Twitter (@caroline_webb_).

    Additional resources

    Good Day Index quiz

    Episode 56: Making a Flexible Schedule Work with Manar Morales May 23, 2018

    Manar Morales, President and CEO of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, discusses how to craft a flexible schedule that works for you and your employer.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it is important to get clear on what you want from a flexible schedule
    • How to prepare to negotiate for a flexible schedule
    • How to keep your career on track while working a flexible schedule

    Don’t assume a flexible schedule is not possible

    Website: www.dfalliance.com

    Email: manar@dfalliance.com

    Episode 55: A Year of Mindful Spending with Cait Flanders May 09, 2018

    Cait Flanders, author of The Year of Less, shares what she learned about mindful spending (and living) from her “shopping ban” year.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why you should track your spending
    • The difference between buying things for “you” vs. “the idealized you”
    • How you can become more mindful in your spending

    Be a mindful spender. Don’t spend money unconsciously.

    Book: The Year of Less: How I stopped shopping, gave away my belongings and discovered life is worth more than anything you can buy in a store

    Twitter: @caitflanders

    Instagram: @caitflanders

    Additional resources: Save Money and Reset Your Financial Life with a Shopping Ban https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/23/smarter-living/year-of-less.html

    Episode 54: Bringing Your Authentic Self to Work Apr 25, 2018

    Svetlana Saitsky, life coach and artist, discusses how you can bring your authentic self – whether it is a creative, an entrepreneur or a storyteller - to your corporate job.

    You’ll hear:

    How bringing your authentic self to work can make you better at your job

    An exercise to do each day to help you tap into your authentic self

    How to decide if it’s time to leave your job.

    Website: www.svetlanasaitsky.com

    linkedin.com/ svetlanasaitsky

    Facebook: @svetlanasaitsky

    Twitter: @Svetshop

    Episode 53: Crafting Your Personal Story with Olivia Christian Apr 11, 2018

    Olivia Christian, Own Your Story workshop leader, shares advice on how to craft a personal story that can help others understand who you are and what you do.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why you need a personal story
    • Why it’s important that your story touch both heart and head
    • How to develop your personal story

    Instagram: Own Your Story via Instagram

    Additional resources:

    The Game Last Night via YouTube, via Facebook, via Instagram, and via Twitter

    Episode 52: Dealing with the Challenges of Being a Working Daughter with Liz O’Donnell Mar 28, 2018

    Liz O’Donnell, author, and founder of WorkingDaughter.com, shares a realistic picture of what it’s like to care for aging parents and gives advice on how to manage it all.

    You’ll hear:

    • The importance of building career equity early in your career
    • Why you need to talk with your parents about what they want in the future, before a crisis happens
    • How to juggle taking care of aging parents, kids and your career

    Book: Mogul, Mom & Maid: The Balancing Act of the Modern Woman

    Website: WorkingDaughter.com

    RentASister.co – Liz O’donnell’s service company for caregivers

    Facebook:: @LizODonnellAuthor/

    Twitter: @LizODTweets

    Additional resources:

    Caregiver Bill of Rights.http://www.workingdaughter.com/caregiver-bill-rights/

    Working Daughter Manifesto: www.workingdaughter.com/downloadables/

    AARP Caregiving Guide - https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/home-and-family/caregiving/2012-10/PrepareToCare-Guide-FINAL.pdf?intcmp=AE-HF-CAR-P2CGD-ENG

    Caregiver checklist – http://www.workingdaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Caregiver-Checklist-Medical-Forms.pdf

    Episode 51: Thriving in the Gig Economy with Marion McGovern Mar 14, 2018

    Marion McGovern, an expert in the gig economy and author of Thriving in the Gig Economy, shares advice on how to succeed as a gig worker.

    You’ll hear:

    • What personal qualities are needed to succeed as a gig worker
    • How to position yourself to succeed in the gig economy
    • The importance of your digital presence to success in the gig economy

    To be a successful “gig worker”, you need to be resilient, tolerate ambiguity, communicate effectively and have basic business skills

    Book: Thriving in the Gig Economy Website: www.marionmcgovern.com

    Linkedin

    Facebook @gigmaven.

    Twitter: @marionmcgovern

    Additional resources:

    Getting to Like: How to Boost Your Personal and Professional Brand to Expand Opportunities

    www.freelancersunion.org

    www.peers.org

    Episode 50: Five Keys to a Successful Career with Mary Cranston Feb 28, 2018

    Mary Cranston, trailblazing lawyer, law firm CEO, and public company and non-profit board member, shares the five most important things that women can do to achieve career success.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why it’s important to have “authentic” goals
    • How to overcome fears that get in the way of your success
    • How taking risks can lead to unexpected benefits

    Additional resources:

    Now Discover Your Strengths by Buckingham and Clifton

    Episode 49: How to Talk to Anyone with Susan Bird Feb 14, 2018

    Susan Bird, CEO of Wf360, shares how to have a conversation with anyone.

    You’ll hear:

    How to have a conversation with your boss

    What the key to a great conversation is

    Why to approach conversations with “beginner’s ears”

    Facebook: Susan W. Bird

    Twitter @susanwbird.

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanwbird

    Conversation 360 podcast: http://conversation360podcast.com/

    Episode 48: Dealing with Life’s Lemons with Nora McInerny Jan 31, 2018

    Nora McInerny, host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking and author of It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too) shares her advice about how to deal with life’s inevitable losses and setbacks.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to respond when bad things happen to you and others
    • How to deal (and not deal) with mistakes you make
    • How to stay focused on the present

    Additional resources:

    Podcast episode mentioned

    Link to book: It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too)

    Website: www.noraborealis.com/

    Podcast: http://www.noraborealis.com/podcast/

    Still Kickin: https://www.stillkickin.co

    Twitter: @noraborealis

    Instagram: @noraborealis

    Facebook: @hellonoramcinerny

    Episode 47: Negotiating with Confidence with Melissa Hereford Jan 17, 2018

    Melissa Hereford shares advice on how to successfully negotiate for what you want – at work and in life.

    You’ll hear:

    • How to prepare for a negotiation
    • How your mindset affects how you negotiate
    • Why being curious is an important part of negotiating successfully

    Website

    LinkedIn

    Twitter

    Facebook

    YouTube channel

    Additional resources

    Negotiating on your own behalf with Carol Frohlinger http://tomyyounger.me/episode-2-negotiating-on-your-own-behalf

    Episode 46: Reflecting on the Past Year with Sara Holtz Jan 03, 2018

    Host Sara Holtz shares the questions she asks herself before she makes her resolutions for the new year.

    Questions for reflection:

    - What were your most significant professional accomplishments in 2017?

    - What were your most significant personal accomplishments in 2017?

    - What are you most excited about right now?

    - What are you most grateful for in your professional life?

    - What are you most grateful for in your personal life?

    - What do you want more of in your life?

    - What do you want less of in your life?

    - What are you most concerned about? (No more than three)

    - What is one major work-related project that you want to focus on in 2018?

    - What is one major personal project that you want to focus on in 2018?

    Episode 45: Advice from Mom with Ted Marsden Dec 20, 2017

    Ted Marsden, millennial filmmaker, shares the advice – both good and bad - he’s gotten from his Mom (Sara Holtz) and others

    You’ll hear:

    • Why all advice can be valuable
    • The questions to ask yourself if you’re having an awful day
    • The fashion advice his Mom gave him

    Pull quote: Take care of yourself before taking on the world’s challenges.

    Website: www.tedtedtedted.com

    Episode 44: Learnings from The Broad Experience with Ashley Milne-Tyte Dec 06, 2017

    Ashley Milne-Tyte, host of The Broad Experience podcast, talks about what she’s learned from talking to the all the women she has interviewed over the years.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why you need to “rock the boat”, at least a little
    • That working hard is not enough
    • How important it is to be protective of your time

    Podcast: www.thebroadexperience.com

    Twitter: @ashleymilnetyte

    Facebook

    Episode 43: Finding Joy at Work with Lori Schwanbeck Nov 22, 2017

    Lori Schwanbeck, a mindfulness-based psychotherapist, coach and trainer, shares how you can bring more joy to your workday.

    You’ll hear:

    - How you can cultivate joy throughout your day

    - How you can become more joyful in just three breaths

    - The benefit of giving your complete attention to what another person is saying

    Episode 42: An Introvert’s Guide to Career Success with Morra Aarons-Mele Nov 08, 2017

    Morra Aarons-Mele, author of Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert’s Roadmap to Getting Out There (When You’d Rather Stay Home), talks about how ambitious introverts can succeed in their careers.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why you need to understand who you are and accept it.
    • How charting how you feel during the day and throughout the week can help you craft a happier work experience
    • Tips for surviving networking events

    "Advice to introverts: understand who you are and accept it."

    Book: Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert’s Roadmap to Getting Out There (When You’d Rather Stay Home)

    Website: Womenandwork.org

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morra.aaronsmele

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/morraam

    Additional resources http://bit.ly/morraam-surviving

    Episode 41: Projecting Confidence and Competence with Cara Hale Alter Oct 25, 2017

    Cara Hale Alter, author of The Credibility Code, shares how you can come across as confident, capable and credible in the workplace by employing behaviors you can learn.

    You’ll hear:

    - Specific behaviors that will increase your confidence and credibility

    - How you can tame the adrenaline you feel in challenging situations

    - Why its important to be both authoritative and approachable

    Book: The Credibility Code

    Website: www.speechskills.com

    Twitter: @CaraHaleAlter

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaraHaleAlter/

    Additional resources available: www.tomyyounger.me

    Episode 40 - Survey Says: Disparities in Promotion and Feedback Exist with Alexis Krivkovich Oct 11, 2017

    Alexis Krivkovich, a partner at McKinsey & Company, discusses the findings from the 2016 Women in the Workplace study which show that women are promoted less often and receive less valuable feedback than men. She also discusses what’s lacking from many women’s networks.

    You’ll hear:

    o The facts showing that women receive fewer promotions and get less valuable feedback than men

    o How to get career-enhancing feedback

    o Where women’s networks fall short

    Additional resources:

    2017 Women in the Workplace report – www.womenintheworkplace.com

    2016 Women in the Workplace report - http://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/women-in-the-workplace-2016

    Article –Are Female Only Networks Hurting Women in the Workplace http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/are-female-only-networks-hurting-women-in-the-workforce/77321

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