Career Contessa

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How to Self-Promote Without The Ick Jan 21, 2025

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Nobody cares more about your career than you, so you need to make yourself and your achievements known. Embrace the skill of self-promotion. Career coach Lindsey Lathrop- Ryan is here to offer:

Insight into why self-promotion is so uncomfortable
The 4-step strategy that makes self-promotion more effective and way less icky
Quick self-promotion tactics that take less than 5 minutes

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Guest Resources:

Lindsey Lathrop-Ryan website: https://www.lindseylathrop.com/

Lindsey Lathrop-Ryan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseylathrop/

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How to Get Unstuck + Practice No-Regrets Living Jan 14, 2025

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We all have moments when we doubt our path.Is this the career for me? Is this as good as it gets? These questions can feel uncomfortable without a method for uncovering the answers—especially at this time of year. The Life Brief author and globally-renowned Brand Strategist, Bonnie Wan, is here to share how we can create life briefs that unlock clarity and unleash action. You’ll learn

How to cut through limiting beliefs and false assumptions,
How to define with crystal clear clarity what you want
How can we turn all of this into everyday actions

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Guest Resources:

Bonnie website: https://thelifebrief.com/

The Life Brief: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982195509

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The Right Way to Introduce Yourself (And Mistakes to Avoid) Jan 07, 2025

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Research shows people form judgments within seconds of meeting someone new or encountering a new situation. That means how you introduce yourself in those first few moments has a powerful impact on how others perceive you. Personal branding expert Aliza Licht joins the show to share:

Easy tips to nail your intro every time
How to craft a concise and impactful professional introduction
Ways to be memorable with your audience

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Guest Resources:

Leave Your Mark Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leave-your-mark-freshly-brewed-career-advice-with/id1481231734

On Brand book: https://alizalicht.com/on-brand

Aliza website: https://alizalicht.com/

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3 in 30: Work Predictions for 2025 Dec 17, 2024

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What will the workplace look like in 2025? In this episode, we dive into the trends shaping the future of work, from AI education and hybrid work evolution to the rise of EQ skills with Career Contessa coach, Marnie Lemonik.

We'll discuss:

3 workplace trends you can expect in 2025
What trends stood out to us in 2024
Marnie and Lauren’s intentions for 2025

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2024 Workplace Predictions Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-workplace-predictions-for-2024-what-they-mean-for/id1434354911?i=1000637529324

ChatGPT Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-use-chatgpt-for-resume-writing-your-job-search/id1434354911?i=1000612292534

Recommended Online Assessment: https://www.careerfitter.com/free_test/careerbuilder?afid=2218

Nvidia AI article: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/workforce-development-ai/

Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/

Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/

Resources

Marnie’s Instagram Reel on Negotiation: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_O1iZrurJt/

Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview

10% Discount Code: CCPOD

Marnie’s Resume Template: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/template-marnies-resume-with-written-examples

The Job Search Dashboard: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template?affcode=70732_cx6_j5wn

CareerFitter Online Assessment:

https://www.careerfitter.com/free_test/careerbuilder?afid=2218

Career Contessa Resources

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How to Find Joy at Work (Even on Bad Days) Dec 10, 2024

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When work and life are overwhelming, reclaiming a sense of joy at work can be difficult. But the author of the new book Burnt Out to Lit Up, Daisy Auger-Domínguez, is here to share the research and strategies that prove it’s possible to find joy— even on your worst days. You’ll learn:

The benefits of incorporating joy, hope, and optimism into the workplace to help combat burnout,
4 strategies for reconnecting with joy at work
Daisy’s favorite work habit for keeping “joy” present in her workday

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Happy Hour Course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/happy-hour

Guest Resources:

Daisy’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyaugerdominguez/

Daisy website: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/

Daisy’s book: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/books

Career Contessa Resources

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Why Status Is More Important Than Power—And How to Improve It Dec 03, 2024

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Many people think that success comes from gaining power, but it's actually status that leads to long-term achievement and influence. Discover how to enhance your status from organizational psychologist and author of 'Likable Badass', Alison Fragale.

The science behind status and why it’s more important than power
Strategies for gaining and maintaining status at work
How to use your status to build valuable relationships.

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Guest Resources:

Alison Fragale Website: https://alisonfragale.com/

Book: https://alisonfragale.com/book/

Career Contessa Resources

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3 in 30: How to Harness Imposter Syndrome Nov 26, 2024

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Do you ever feel like a fraud, doubting your achievements even when the evidence says otherwise? You're not alone—and that feeling might actually be a hidden strength. In this episode, career coach Marnie Lemonik and Lauren dive deep into the phenomenon of impostor syndrome and explore how to harness its power for personal and professional growth.

We'll discuss:

What impostor syndrome is and why so many high-achievers experience it
How to reframe self-doubt as a tool for self-awareness and growth
Stories of our own impostor feelings
Practical strategies for building confidence without dismissing your humility

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Book a session with Marnie: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Marnie-Lemonik/86543/

The Confidence Crunch online course:

Harvard Business Review Article: Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome (Harvard Business Review - 2021)

Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/

Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/

Resources

Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview

10% Discount Code: CCPOD

Marnie’s Resume Template: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/template-marnies-resume-with-written-examples

The Job Search Dashboard: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template

Career Contessa Resources

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Signs You're Not In Control of Your Career—And What You Can Do About It Nov 19, 2024

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Here’s a hard truth about life: nobody cares about your career more than you. And that’s precisely why we’re learning how to take control of our careers with Erika Ayers Badan, the CEO of Food 52 and author of Nobody Cares About Your Career. You’ll learn:

How your career vision guides your work
The most important “soft” skill that leads to success
How to know what your company is paying you to do
Daily rituals Erika uses for career progress

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Guest Resources:

Erika’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikanardini/

Erika’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erika/?hl=en

Nobody Cares About Your Career book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250320585?tag=smpbknobodycaresaboutyourcareerlpgb-20

Career Contessa Resources

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3 in 30: How to Be a Good Manager Nov 12, 2024

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Improve your management skills to get things done and bring out the best in your team, whether you’re an aspiring, new, or seasoned leader with Career Contessa Coach Marnie Lemonik. You’ll learn:

How to default to transparent communication
How to lead as a coach—not the star athlete
Tips for asking questions and being a great listener

Show Notes

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Book a session with Marnie: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Marnie-Lemonik/86543/

Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/

Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/

Resources

The New Manager Manual: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-new-manager-manual/

Career Contessa Resources

Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/

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How to Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work Nov 05, 2024

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It’s time to work with your brain and not against it to be more efficient. Most office workers are expected to operate with industrial-era efficiency. Yet, the work that matters most in our technology-dominated workplace – generating brilliant ideas, solving complex problems and learning – can’t be manufactured like outputs on an assembly line.

Neuroscientist and author of Hperefficent: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work, Dr. Mithu Storoni, challenges conventional work habits. You’ll learn:

How to align our work with the natural rhythms of our brains to achieve optimal efficiency
The 3 gears our brains need and how to shift into them
Environmental modifications that can help us achieve our goals
3 ways to avoid decision fatigue

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Guest Resources:

Dr. Mithu Storoni: https://www.mithustoroni.com/

Hyperefficent Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hyperefficient-Optimize-Your-Brain-Transform-ebook/dp/B0CDWJR44T

Dr. Mithu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mithu-storoni/

Career Contessa Resources

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