Career Contessa

Latest Episodes:

Quitting Your Job with No Plan B Dec 14, 2021

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On today’s episode we are re-sharing one of our favorite interviews with Tess Vigeland, author of Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want. Listen in for an honest conversation with Tess about leaving high status jobs without something impressive lined up. Seeing as many people are thinking about what’s next for them in their career, this conversation seemed timely to re-share. I also think it’s very timely to re-share this conversation as so many people are thinking about what’s next for them in their career. Maybe that means no job. Maybe that means pursuing the good enough job. Or maybe that means staying where you are but working on your attachment between your job title and self-worth.

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How To Make a Career Pivot + What Next Steps to Take (Live Coaching Call) Dec 07, 2021

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Sometimes your biggest work challenges need professional advice with tailored solutions. Enter the power of a Career Coach—trained and experienced professionals who help you get unstuck faster. And contrary to what you might believe, career coaching is not just for CEOs and executives. Today we’re inviting you behind the scenes to listen to a real-life coaching session with one of Career Contessa coaches and a listener who already knows her new job isn’t a fit and needs advice on next steps. And if you’ve been considering hiring a career coach, browse one of our 40+ pre-vetted experts on careercontessa.com.

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5 Warning Signs You Lack Confidence (And What You Can Do Instead) Nov 30, 2021

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Research shows that 79% of women regularly lack confidence at work. And that age 40 is when we can expect our confidence levels to match up with men’s. If that’s not depressing already, confidence is also one of the biggest factors in a person’s overall career satisfaction. So what the heck is going on here and what can you do about it? On this episode, we’re going to discuss the importance of confidence and 5 warning signs you might be less self-assured than you hoped.

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How to Create a Sustainable Side Hustle Nov 23, 2021

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Side hustles and entrepreneurship are often glamorized under a rose-colored “girl boss” lens. People are drawn in by the allure of working on your own schedule, following your passion, or being your own boss. However, it takes a lot of hard work and oftentimes the problem is knowing how to create a side hustle or business that won’t leave you feeling burnt out. Jess Joswick is the founder of Backbone Business. She is a business coach for online entrepreneurs and helps her clients earn the money they need with plenty of time to spare for happy hour, hobbies, and happiness. Jess will be joining us on the podcast today to give us her best tips for creating a successful (and most importantly sustainable) side hustle.

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Jess Joswick

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Instagram: @backbonebusiness

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How to Request Medical Leave + What You're Entitled To According To An Employment Lawyer Nov 16, 2021

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Today we’re discussing a topic that might be really intimidating—how to request medical leave. Many of us think of physical health as being the only reason why you can take medical leave but serious mental and emotional health conditions are absolutely included and something we need to talk about more. Julia Stephanides, a labor and employment lawyer, is joining us to share more about what your rights are as a worker, how to request medical leave, and what resources you’ll need. Julia is also sharing her incredible health journey.

Quick disclaimer: This is general information provided as a courtesy to empower you at work. It is not legal advice and Julia is not (and cannot be) your lawyer. Julia is licensed in CA and her knowledge of other states’ laws is limited. Please consult a lawyer in your state or country for personalized legal advice.

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Julia Stephanides:

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Workers’ rights fact sheets for CA employees from Legal Aid at Work:

https://bit.ly/3C0PPkI

https://bit.ly/3C1Pdew

FMLA Certification Form from Department of Labor (DOL):

https://bit.ly/3bVxWsS

FMLA Notice Requirements from DOL:

https://bit.ly/3bVxWsS

Employment Lawyer Referrals:

Menaka Fernando (practices in CA and can connect you with attorneys in DC and NY):

https://bit.ly/3F461U7

Zoe DeGeer (practices in CA):

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Coaching Call With Julia Giveaway:

Rate our podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts with one thing you’ve learned from this episode. Leave your Instagram handle or email so we can reach out to you. Giveaway ends on Tuesday Nov 30th at 5pm PST.

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How Do I Deal With Toxic Coworkers? Nov 09, 2021

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Dealing with office manipulators is tricky. That’s why we invited Liz Kislik to the show. With almost 30 years of consulting, Liz has encountered countless examples of manipulation, bullying, and inappropriate use of power. Throughout her work, Liz has discovered proven-ways to respond that are consistently effective for confronting most manipulators, even if you have less rank, power, or status. At a minimum, they’ll help you assert yourself and regain a sense of control rather than suffering in silence while you figure out your long-term plan.

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How to Tame Your Mind in 60 Seconds Nov 02, 2021

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Research shows we are missing 50% of our lives. Why? Because we aren’t paying attention. The answer is cognitive training—also known as teaching your brain how to tame your wandering mind so you can pay attention and focus on the things that are important to you. On today’s show, we’ll learn a one minute practice from neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha. She’ll teach us the three types of attention and why U-shaped stress is great for attention.

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Unfulfilled Ambitions: How to Realize Your Career Intentions + Find Your Cru Oct 26, 2021

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Have you ever wondered what ambitious really means outside of Instagram memes and quotes? Have you ever felt like have unfulfilled ambitious even though you’re “successful”? Or maybe you’re wondering why setting (and hitting) your career goals each year doesn’t leave you more fulfilled. These tough questions are why we have Tiffany Dufu, founder of The Cru, on the show today. Get ready for some answers and to learn 4 ways you can realize your own career intentions.

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Learn More About Tiffany:

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Email: tiffany@thecru.com

The Cru: https://bit.ly/3AQkNLP

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How to Become a Recruiter: Salary, Skills, & More Oct 19, 2021

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If you’ve ever wondered how to become a recruiter or what people mean when they say they just “fell into recruiting” you should listen to today’s episode. We interview three experts on what it takes to be a recruiter, a typical day in the life, skills to highlight on your resume, recruiter career trajectories and the best advice for people transitioning into the role of recruiting.

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Resources Mentioned:

Lou Adler Performance Based Hiring: https://bit.ly/3iZySk6

LinkedIn Recruiter: https://bit.ly/3oXH1ZY

Entelo: https://bit.ly/2X8jlXo

Eightfold: https://bit.ly/2YMNSus

LinkedIn Recruiter Certification: https://bit.ly/3BGy0Ie

Recruitment.com

Cornell’s Human Resources Certificate: https://bit.ly/2YExMCZ

Society for Human Resources Management: https://bit.ly/3AJWMpW

Experts:

Darlene Castellanos: https://bit.ly/3j0GRgR

Tyson Williams: https://bit.ly/3p0EvlY

Ginny Cheng: https://bit.ly/388Zyc8

(P.S. Zillow is currently hiring recruiters!)

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How Do I Practice Self-Compassion at Work? Oct 12, 2021

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More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—and Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind To Yourself, offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle. On this episode, we’ll learn more about what self-compassion is, including what it isn’t, and why self-compassion works better than the high self-esteem we seem to always be chasing.

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Dr. Kristin Neff:

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Practices and Exercises: https://bit.ly/2WO5hSU

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