Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody Sarah Doody

Eager to boost your professional growth but struggling to find the time and right flow for your life? Figuring out how to best use your time is a regular topic inside of Career Strategy Lab as we help clients navigate how to focus on progress over perfection while juggling the realities of life.
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah shares practical strategies to fit professional development into your life regardless of what your calendar looks like. 
From tips on scheduling dedicated time for growth to managing perfectionism and expectations, you'll learn how to navigate either a jam-packed schedule or, the ample free time a lay-off presents, to invest in yourself. 
Whether you're balancing a full-time job and other commitments or have an open calendar to focus on growth, this episode provides actionable advice catered to your unique situation. 
Get ready to uncover the importance of setting priorities, build a supportive community, and break tasks into manageable sprints to maximize your efforts. 
00:56 Making time for professional development: actionable tips.
03:46 Schedule professional development with focus and energy.
08:22 Commit to intentional, efficient professional development.
11:25 Break tasks, focus on energy, quality work.
13:17 Prioritize tasks, schedule and say no.
17:31 Learn practical tips for professional development journey.


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A few times a year we open the doors to Career Strategy Lab and host an Open House so prospective clients can learn about the program and get to know some of our clients. In this episode, we’re sharing the audio from our last Open House (it’s an imperfect podcast episode but we think the stories are worth sharing!) 
During this episode, you’ll hear from three Career Strategy Lab clients (two Product Designers and a Senior UX Designer) on how to tackle mindset issues like imposter syndrome and procrastination as well as how they improved their communication skills and confidence in CSL.
Tune in to hear how these three women accepted new job opportunities by applying the “Product of You” framework Sarah teaches in Career Strategy Lab.
02:00 Work meeting, questions, introductions, Career Strategy Lab.
05:26 Enhancing communication skills through enrolling in CSL.
09:08 Focused on single case study with significant impact.
13:01 Surrounding with career-focused community creates accountability.
14:22 Embrace promoting yourself to communicate your value.
18:04 Consistency in touch points shapes brand perception.
23:36 Coaching and CSL sessions significantly improved performance.
25:35 Optimize resume for ATS, keep it simple.
30:33 Mindset calls provided support and guidance.
34:45 Program rekindled confidence and passion for work.
37:17 Allie found his flow; advice on sprints.
40:54 Organize sprints for career roadmap and job search.
43:36 Detailed course materials for career development available.
45:51 Weekly sprint check-ins, events, job alerts available.
49:35 3-month CSL course requires dedication.
51:35 Encouraging self-compassion and growth in career.
55:42 Private questions? Use the email or link.
57:44 Thank you for listening to career strategy podcast.

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Navigating a layoff can leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and scared. In this episode, Sarah will walk you through how everything from feeling your feelings to updating your career materials.
This episode offers 9 practical things you can to do feel more in control and to save time as you navigate the journey to finding your next role. And, if you're happily employed, these tips can help you prepare just in case you ever face an unexpected layoff.
If you've recently experienced a lay off or spend time wondering what you'd do if you were to be laid off, this episode is for you.
00:00 Allow time to process, evaluate your finances, seek support.
05:37 Update your resume, LinkedIn, then career materials.
08:23 Use LinkedIn's "open to work" setting discretely.
13:42 Personalize messages, be active in communities.
15:26 Posting your vision to leverage visibility.
19:35 Find joy, recharge, and relieve stress.
21:52 The power of helping others.

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Struggling with getting responses to your cold messages? Discover a straightforward approach to crafting communication that's more likely to get you a reply. This episode dives into a four-part structure called the GAIN framework, designed to hone your messages to be concise, clear, and effective. Learn why keeping things short is critical and how specificity in your queries can significantly up your chances of receiving the response you need. Plus, avoid common mistakes like overly long messages or unclear intent that might be sending your emails straight to the ignored pile.
Want more support? Grab our communication swipe files and so much more inside of Career Strategy Lab.
00:00 Be clear, concise, and specific in messaging.
05:45 Use strong anchor when reaching out professionally.
09:18 Efficient email communication framework for networking.
10:32 Use GAIN framework for clearer, impactful messages.

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Unlocking potential in your career can often feel like a maze with no clear exit. This episode takes you inside one of our weekly Q&A calls that we do with our Career Strategy Lab clients. These calls allow our Career Strategy Lab members to come together in real-time to talk through their wins, struggles, and questions. Forget edited scenarios; you’re getting the raw and real questions that our clients grapple with, and the practical advice provided by our expert coaching team.
In this episode of the Career Strategy Lab, you'll hear from individuals in different stages of their UX careers as they tackle challenges like articulating work, determining the ideal number of bullet points for their resume, and curating a UX portfolio with just the right amount of case studies. The discussions delve into whether it's better to stick to a career path closely or to pivot when unique opportunities arise, even if they don't perfectly align with long-term goals.
Have questions? Join us in Career Strategy Lab to get your questions answered and career materials critiqued!
00:00 Tips to improve your "about me" or what we refer to as a Compass Statement
03:39 Suggest 2-3 bullet points, vary by content and context.
08:47 Portfolios vary, no set limit. Tailor to showcase skills. No one-size-fits-all.
10:33 Submit assets after going through the curriculum to match CSL standards, avoid quadruple work for feedback.
16:07 Discussion about decision-making mindset and past experience parallels.
20:22 People are encouraged to share and listen to others' experiences for support.

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Tired of the usual hustle of trying to make more connections without truly connecting? This episode of The Career Strategy Podcast cuts through the networking noise, offering a breath of fresh air with simple, down-to-earth strategies for building meaningful career relationships. In this ep, Sarah shares a quarterly plan for deepening ties with professionals who align with your goals and interests. By establishing clear career objectives, creating a targeted contact list, and fostering conversations beyond social media likes, you'll learn how to make every interaction count. 
00:00 Strategic tips for building relationships at work.
03:51 Create list of active platforms, engage intentionally.
06:13 Nurture relationships with check-ins and engagement.
09:15 Thank you and stay connected for more.

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