Advice To My Younger Me

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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.

Latest Episodes:

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Show notes

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

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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

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

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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

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