Career Contessa

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From Unemployed to Underemployed: How to Cope With It Oct 29, 2024

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How do you cope when you’re not where you expected your career to be? From unemployed to underemployed, more Americans are experiencing unexpected changes to their career paths and we’re having trouble navigating through it. Career Contessa career coach Jennifer Duggan will share:

Why you’re not alone in feeling lost in this job market
Coping strategies if you’re underemployed or unemployed to move forward
Her #1 confidence tip that anyone can try today

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Jennifer Duggan coaching:https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Jennifer(Simmons)-Duggan/54730/

Jennifer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsimmons2/

Joy of Work: https://www.joyofwork.co/

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3 in 30: Interview Prep Secrets, Tips, & Advice Oct 22, 2024

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We’re kicking off a new monthly series where we bring you 3 tangible tips you can implement into your career today. Lauren is joined by Career Contessa Coach, Marnie Lemonik, to share interview prep tips. You’ll learn:

The most common mistake with interview prep
How to frame your career journey
Tips for storytelling without rambling
How to shift your mindset for your next interview

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

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

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Marnie’s Live Example “How To Answer A Situational Question:”

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_wSI_juRVO/

Marnie’s Top Tips “Tell Me About Yourself:”

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_J1FuWOJMT/

How To Answer Any Job Interview Question Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-answer-any-job-interview-question/id1434354911?i=1000484855827

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

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How to Outsource The Mental Load Oct 15, 2024

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Did you know working mothers are twice as likely than working fathers to manage the household and 3x more likely to manage the invisible labor like scheduling, appointments, ensuring emotional well-being, etc. All of this creates a tremendous mental load for working mothers! This is why Kelly Hubbell launched Sage Haus to help moms learn how to outsource and reclaim their time (and sanity) back! You’ll learn

A unique approach to house systems and managing the mental load
Tips for how to hire a house manager
How to make outsourcing work with your family’s budget

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Guest Resources:

Free Resources & Five Day Program - https://stan.store/mysagehaus

Free Quiz & Haus Checklist / Website - https://www.mysagehaus.com/

Instagram (@mysagehaus) - https://www.instagram.com/mysagehaus/

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

Career Contessa Resources

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How to Talk About Mental Health at Work Oct 08, 2024

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Learn how to effectively discuss mental health in the workplace for both supporters and individuals sharing their experiences from Organizational Psychologist & Author of "Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work," Melissa Doman. You’ll learn:

Why mental health conversations deserve a spot at work
Realistic strategies for preparing for your mental health conversations
Helpful ways supporters can respond and take action
Team rituals to maintain a mentally healthy team

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Guest Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadoman1/

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

Melissa: www.melissadoman.com

Book: https://a.co/d/6HDaXjV

Career Contessa Resources

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Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/

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First 90 Days In a New Role: Lauren's Career Story Part 2 Oct 01, 2024

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Lauren’s back in the interviewee seat as career coach Marnie Lemonik chats with Lauren about how her transition from full-time entrepreneurship to working in content marketing at Atlassian is going.

You’ll learn:

How to set boundaries at a new job
How to navigate your first 90 days in a new role
Tips for building confidence when you’re new
How to stay present at work

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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/

User Manual: https://www.atlassian.com/team-playbook/plays/my-user-manual

Guest Resources:

Marnie’s Website: https://www.marnielemonik.com/

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

Career Contessa Resources

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

Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/

Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/

Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/

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Uncertainty: The Surprising Power of Being Unsure Sep 24, 2024

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Being uncertain is usually viewed as a flaw. But in Maggie Jackson’s new book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure, she’s sharing why and how you can turn your uncertainty into a competitive advantage. You’ll learn:

The two types of uncertainty
How to identify fear vs. uncertainty
Why using words like “maybe” can make you a better leader
Tangible ways to build your tolerance for uncertainty

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Guest Resources:

Book: https://www.maggie-jackson.com/uncertain

Website: https://www.maggie-jackson.com/

Career Contessa Resources

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Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest For a Better Life Sep 17, 2024

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We live in a work era that author and workplace expert Brigid Schulte calls a “quality of life” crisis. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything. We’ll discuss solutions and the research from Brigid’s new book Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in The Quest for a Better Life. You’ll learn:

What’s causing this full-system failure,
The impact of putting humans first in how work is conceived
The three things all people need for “good work.”

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Guest Resources:

How to Decrease Overwhelm + Increase Creativity podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-decrease-overwhelm-increase-creativity-brigid/id1434354911?i=1000452739842

Overwhelmed book: https://www.brigidschulte.com/overwhelmed

Over Work book: https://www.brigidschulte.com/overwork

Brigid Schulte website: https://www.brigidschulte.com/

New America: https://www.newamerica.org/

Career Contessa Resources

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

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Good to Great: How to Run Better Meetings Sep 10, 2024

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Did you know meetings are ineffective 72% of the time? Let’s change that by learning how to run better meetings with The Modern Manager creator, Mamie Kanfer Stewart.

We’ll discuss:

How to decide when you need to host a meeting vs. use async communication methods
How to design and facilitate a great meeting agenda
How to end a meeting so it maximizes clarity and moves work forward

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Building Efficient Meetings: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/building-efficient-meetings

Guest Resources:

Modern Manager Podcast: https://www.themodernmanager.com/

Momentum book: https://www.amazon.com/Momentum-Creating-Effective-Engaging-Enjoyable-ebook/dp/B0773WXFC7/

Meeteor: https://www.meeteor.com/

Career Contessa Resources

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

Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/

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What's a Career Wellness Plan? And Do You Need One? Sep 03, 2024

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It might be time for a career wellness plan if you feel unaligned with your career. This is the process of building a meaningful career that fits who you are. Danielle De La Mare is a career wellness coach and a recovering university professor who will discuss:

How to find your work rhythm
Tips for building a healthy relationship with yourself
The powerful impact a daily check-in can make

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

Guest Resources:

https://danielledelamare.com/

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

Coffee Chats: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18296021&appointmentType=60045869

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-compassionate-professor/id1500328836

Career Contessa Resources

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How to Navigate a Successful Career Break Aug 27, 2024

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So many emotions and workplace constraints feed into the big decision of whether to take a career break. The reality is that there can be tremendous value in taking a career break, whether it’s one you plan for or one that happens to you unexpectedly. It’s how you manage it that matters. Author and founder of Après Group, Stacey Delo, will teach us:

How to set career break boundaries
Steps to take that can help ease the identity crisis
How to get your network warm through your career break

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