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How Do I Set Boundaries + Say No At Work? Jun 27, 2023

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For most of us, saying “no” doesn’t come naturally. You feel bad disappointing a colleague or guilty about turning down your boss, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how to say no at work, why it’s such a struggle to say no, and techniques that can help you still advance at work. Social psychologist, Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think, is here to explain.

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How to Manage Your Time for a Happier Life (And Career) With Cassie Holmes Jun 20, 2023

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Our most precious resource isn’t money. It’s time. We are allotted twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling “time poor. Learn how to manage your time for a happier life with the author of Happier Hour, Dr. Cassie Holmes. Dr. Homes will demonstrate how to immediately improve our lives by changing how we perceive and invest our time along with actionable exercises for you to determine what things bring you the most joy—and value.

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"Work Appropriate" delivers humorous but practical workplace advice for a range of listener questions. Listen every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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How I Paid Off $100K in Debt on a $48,000 Salary with Millennial In Debt's Melissa Jean-Baptiste Jun 13, 2023

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Do you have debt? Do you know how to pay off your debt to maximize the benefits? Melissa Jean-Baptiste, founder of Millennial In Debt and author of This Is Why You’re Broke, is here to share the strategies she used to pay off $100,000 in debt while making a $48,000 annual salary. Get ready to take notes and be inspired to get your finances under control.

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How to Find a Job Fast: A 10-Step Framework For Accelerating Your Job Search Jun 06, 2023

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Job hunting can be a nerve-wracking experience on its own. Add the urgency of finding a new job, and the pressure can skyrocket. But fear not! We're here to equip you with the essential strategies and insider knowledge to land a job fast. So, take a deep breath and get ready to dive into these tried-and-true job search tips that will have you receiving job offers in the blink of an eye. You've got this!

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Our new favorite podcast, Work Appropriate, mixes humor and practical work advice. Listen every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts.

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What is Quiet Hiring + Is It Happening To You? May 30, 2023

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Quiet hiring is when you slowly start to take on additional responsibilities at work—without the extra pay, acknowledgment, or advanced job title. And it can hurt your career if you don’t take action and proactively guide it in a direction that can benefit you. Joy Pittman, an HR leader and founder of HR For The Culture, is here to teach you how to overcome quiet hiring and advance your career with 3 actionable strategies and negotiation advice.

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Stop Pursuing The Dream Job— A "Good Enough" Job Is Even Better May 23, 2023

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Do you ever base your self-worth on your achievements at work or let yourself be defined by what you do? These career myths can keep you stuck and unhappy.

It's time to take back control and strike a balance between work and life. Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job argues we should stop trying to find a “dream” job and instead build a diversified career that allows us to live a more well-rounded life. Learn tips for reframing your work and how to build your own “good enough” job.

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"Work Appropriate" delivers humorous but practical workplace advice for a range of listener questions from “how do I get my manager to stop texting me after hours,” to “how to deal with meeting culture that makes you want to pull your hair out.” Do yourself a favor and listen to Work Appropriate every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts.

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3 Secrets to Happiness at Work According to Research May 16, 2023

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Research has proven that being happy at work is possible—if you have these three specific things in your workplace. Dr. Jessica Wilen will teach you what these drivers are, how to identify them in your workplace, and advice if you feel like you’re “losing” your ambition.

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How to Use ChatGPT For Resume Writing + Your Job Search May 09, 2023

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Learn how to use ChatGPT to write resume achievements tailored to a job description, create a professional summary, and how to use ChatGPT to write your cover letter in seconds.

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5 Types of Leaders That Trigger Impostor Syndrome—And The Interview Questions to Detect Them May 02, 2023

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Tired of your impostor syndrome popping up at work? Your boss could be the trigger. Learn three reasons why people develop impostor syndrome, the types of leaders who can trigger impostor syndrome, and specific interview questions to root out toxic workplaces with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin, a psychologist, executive coach, and author.

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How To Turn Rejection Into Success With Chloe Shih Apr 25, 2023

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Adobe Express is celebrating Small Business Month by providing small business owners, entrepreneurs and side-hustlers with simple and tangible tips and tricks to help take your businesses to the next level. We are joined by Chloe Shih who leads the communities engagement team at Discord and was an integral figure in the company's 150 million monthly active users in 2021. When she's not helping Discord reach new heights of popularity, she is an advocate for diversity in the industry. She founded Colors of Chloe in 2022, an organization with a mission to amplify the voices of women of color in tech, provide free career resources for people from underprivileged backgrounds, and address inequity in the workplace.

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