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Let's chat about job interviews! This is one of my FAV career topics. There is an art to interviewing, and everyone can get better at it when you know how to prep, how to connect the dots for the person you are interviewing with, how to answer questions effectively, and what to do with the follow-up after the interview is over.
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Q for you: What is most challenging for you when it comes to job interviews?
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This episode is brought to you by my book ‘Thank You for Dumping Me’ — a book about a blindsided breakup turned personal growth opportunity. It’s raw and real, with witty humor and a lot of heart! Let’s rebrand breakups from something to be feared to opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
Get yourself a copy today: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/order
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In this episode, I share my end-of-year rituals that help me wrap up 2025 and how I look forward with intention every new year, hello 2026!
We'll touch on my Radiant Life Framework, year-in-review/vision-casting practice, and how I incorporate feng shui.
We're gearing up to birth our baby girl come this Jan, but the pod will still rock on. What's to come?
Jan: Interview Strategies / The Art of Interviewing
Feb: AI and how to partner with it to be a better employee / More efficient
Mar: Career Advancement Strategies
April: Maternity Insights, Reflections and the Corporate World
I also share, here for the first time ever, my latest creation, the "Self-Discovery Journal" full of 30 life-experiments to support you in connecting to your inner voice of wisdom. I've been secretly working on this and it's currently in review with my publisher. So excited to share this with you! Stay tuned.
00:00 Reflecting on the Year: A Personal Journey
00:00 Setting Intentions for the New Year
00:22 Reflecting on 2025: A Year-End Wrap-Up
02:11 The Year in Review: Collage of Memories
05:36 Vision Casting: Setting Intentions for 2026
11:18 Rituals and Symbols: Feng Shui and Amulets
13:39 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Podcast Themes and Projects
Access my Career Success Guides & Monthly Work in Progress Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/links
Q for you: What end of year rituals / practices do you enjoy?
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This episode is brought to you by my book ‘Thank You for Dumping Me’ — a book about a blindsided breakup turned personal growth opportunity. It’s raw and real, with witty humor and a lot of heart! Let’s rebrand breakups from something to be feared to opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Get yourself a copy today: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/order
My books:
If you are not asking questions to hiring managers, recruiters, or team members you are interviewing with for a new job...you are missing out. Let's talk about it.
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Access my Career Success Guides & Monthly Work in Progress Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/links
Q for you: What's your fav question to ask a hiring manager during an interview?
DM me your answer: https://instagram.com/hellojessness/
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This episode is brought to you by my book ‘Thank You for Dumping Me’ — a book about a blindsided breakup turned personal growth opportunity. It’s raw and real, with witty humor and a lot of heart! Let’s rebrand breakups from something to be feared to opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Get yourself a copy today: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/order
My books:
In this episode, I share how I prepped for my promotion before heading out on mat leave. This step-by-step strategy applies to you if you are navigating a promotion as your next career step or looking to advance your career to the next level...whether maternity leave is on your horizon or not.
Disclaimer: I haven't landed the promotion and don't know the outcome...fingers crossed ;)
Tune in to this episode for practical tips for setting yourself up for a promotion. I also touch on the importance of somatic practices to build confidence and manage stress during times of transition.
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00:00 Navigating Transitions and Career Growth
03:24 Preparing for Promotion During Maternity Leave
08:58 Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace
12:14 Documenting Achievements for Career Advancement
16:37 Building Visibility
19:28 Proactive Promotion Strategies
21:53 Understanding Managerial Mindsets
24:15 Embracing Visibility and Confidence
26:40 Final Thoughts on Self-Advocacy
Access my Career Success Guides & Monthly Work in Progress Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/links
Q for you: Share a takeaway from this episode.
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This episode is brought to you by my book ‘Thank You for Dumping Me’ — a book about a blindsided breakup turned personal growth opportunity. It’s raw and real, with witty humor and a lot of heart! Let’s rebrand breakups from something to be feared to opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Get yourself a copy today: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/order
My books:
This week, we talk writing, self-discovery, the power of partnership, my next big leap in life, and a special gift for you...all through the lens of gratitude. Thank you for being here. I am grateful for you!
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Access my Career Success Guides & Monthly Work in Progress Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/links
Q for you: What are you grateful for?
Answer: DM me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hellojessness/
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This episode is brought to you by my book ‘Thank You for Dumping Me’ — a book about a blindsided breakup turned personal growth opportunity. It’s raw and real, with witty humor and a lot of heart! Let’s rebrand breakups from something to be feared to opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Get yourself a copy today: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/order
My books:
This conversation is designed to help you feel empowered during your year-end performance evaluation.
You’ll learn how to build a strong relationship with your manager and turn any fear or anxiety into a positive, productive experience.
I share specific tips for navigating your evaluation effectively, improving your communication, and making the process smoother and more rewarding for both you and your manager.
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Acces my Career Success Guides & Monthly Work in Progress Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/links
Q for you: What's your best tip for prepping for year-end reviews?
Answer: DM me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hellojessness/
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This episode is brought to you by my ‘Brain Dates’ — where we figure out your next move together on a variety of topics. You can learn more on her website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-me
My books:
Worried AI will replace you? Think again. Learn what humans will always do better, how to team up with AI, and why your human edge is here to stay.
This episode is brought to you by my ‘Brain Dates’ — where we figure out your next move together on a variety of topics. You can learn more on her website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-me
Access my free career success guides here: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/lovemyjob
Signed copies can be ordered directly from my website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/books
Connect:
Instagram: @hellojessess
LinkedIn: Jessica Gazay
Career growth, self-discovery, and the lessons life throws at us—today, three women across three decades share how loss, change, and the in-between shaped who we are.
About Patty, Author of Beyond Widow
Patty McGuigan is a successful commercial real estate agent turned author. Patty has co-authored three children’s books, a book of essays about widowhood, and a memoir on her commercial real estate career.
All Patty's books are available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Patty's Website: https://www.beyondwidow.com/authors
About Samantha, Author of Giving Up the Ghost
Samantha Rose is an Emmy award-winning television producer and a New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling ghostwriter of nearly twenty titles, some that have been selected as Reese’s Book Club and Target Bookmarked Picks and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Oprah and Harper’s Bazaar. She is the principal of Yellow Sky Media, a boutique editorial agency in Petaluma, California, where she lives with her son. Her newest release, Giving Up the Ghost that was awarded “Best Memoir” at the 2025 San Francisco Book Festival, is her first title written under her own name.
Samantha's Website: https://www.yellowskymedia.com/
Samantha's Instagram: Samantharose_writer
Buy Samantha's Book: Amazon
About Jessica's book, Thank You for Dumping Me
Thank You for Dumping Me is a book about a blindsided breakup turned personal growth opportunity, learning to love yourself after heartache, and the challenging transitions that help us get to know ourselves more deeply. It’s raw and real, with witty humor and a lot of heart!
At the end of every chapter, you will find self-discovery activities as an invitation to reflect on how your own experiences shape your journey.
Jess is on a mission to rebrand breakups from something to be feared, dreaded, and full of sorrow to opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and life course redirects.
Shop Jessica's books: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/books
Jessica's Instagram: @hellojessess
Jessica's LinkedIn: Jessica Gazay
In this episode I’ll show you just how messy a prompt can be and still get results with 3 real (and practical) examples I’ve used at work. Stop waiting for the “perfect prompt” or copying the top 10 prompt lists for your job. Use AI to be faster, smarter, and actually better at your job.
This episode is brought to you by my ‘Brain Dates’ — where we figure out your next move together on a variety of topics. You can learn more on her website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-me
Access my free career success guides here: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/lovemyjob
Signed copies can be ordered directly from my website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/books
Connect:
Instagram: @hellojessess
LinkedIn: Jessica Gazay
Not sure what direction to go or where to start? Learn how to uncover how your natural interests connect to real job roles and career paths you can start exploring and applying for today.
This episode is brought to you by my ‘Brain Dates’ — where we figure out your next move together on a variety of topics. You can learn more on her website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-me
Access my free career success guides here: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/lovemyjob
Signed copies can be ordered directly from my website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/books
Connect:
Instagram: @hellojessess
LinkedIn: Jessica Gazay
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