Career Contessa

Career Contessa
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Shortcut your path to being more successful at work. This show helps you figure out what you truly want, land a job, make more money, advance your career, and improve your work life with actionable insights from experts that boost work performance. We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter

  1. hace 6 días

    Why Traditional Productivity Advice Isn’t Working—And How to Work With Your Brain Instead (Listener Favorite)

    What if the problem isn’t your productivity—but the way you’ve been taught to work? Most of us are still operating with outdated, industrial-era habits… even though today’s work requires focus, creativity, and deep thinking. In this listener-favorite episode, neuroscientist Dr. Mithu Storoni, author of Hyperefficient, shares how to work with your brain instead of against it—so you can think more clearly, avoid burnout, and perform at a higher level. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to align your work with your brain’s natural rhythms for better focus and efficiencyThe “3 gears” of your brain—and how to shift between them depending on the taskSimple ways to reduce decision fatigue and create an environment that supports deep work Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  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 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/  Sponsors Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/f010o9zo #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Head to cozyearth.com and use my code CONTESSA for an exclusive 20% off. Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit myalloy.com and use code CONTESSA for $20 off your first order! #AgeGracefully Thanks to today’s sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to ogee.com/CONTESSA and use code CONTESSA to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 14 jul

    What’s Your Reputation at Work? How to Build a Personal Brand That Gets You Noticed (Listener Favorite)

    Your reputation isn’t just what you do—it’s what people say about you when you’re not in the room. And whether you’re intentional about it or not, you already have a personal brand at work. In this listener-favorite episode, branding expert Dorie Clark breaks down how to understand, shape, and strengthen your reputation so it actually supports your career growth. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to identify your current reputation—and whether it’s helping or holding you backPractical ways to shift and communicate your personal brand (without feeling inauthentic)The 3 key strategies to build expertise, credibility, and long-term visibility Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Guest Resources: Dorie Clark website: https://dorieclark.com/ Free Assessment: https://dorieclark.com/join/  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/ Sponsors: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code CAREER at huel.com/CAREER. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/CONTESSA! #honeylovepod Here's what you get when you go to http://bioptimizers.com/contessa and use code CONTESSA: 15% off your entire order and a free travel size bottle of Masszymes - BiOptimizers' best-selling digestive enzyme Get 25% Off  Cowboy Colostrum with code CONTESSA at http:// cowboycolostrum.com/contessa See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. 7 jul

    Non-Obvious Tips for Standing Out in Today's Job Market

    The job market has changed—and standing out requires more than a polished resume. In this episode, Lauren sits down with career expert Sam DeMase from ZipRecruiter to break down what actually helps candidates get noticed right now—from clarifying your value proposition to optimizing the most important part of your resume. You’ll learn: Why the top one-third of your resume matters most—and exactly what should go thereHow to define and communicate a clear value proposition that makes employers pay attentionThe biggest mistakes job seekers make today—and how to avoid them in a competitive hiring market Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW 24 Hour Resume Makeover: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/resume-makeover-template/ Job Search Dashboard: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template Job Search Academy: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/how-to-land-the-job-by-targeting-your-dream-company1/ Guest Resources: Website: https://www.apowermood.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samdemase/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apowermood/?hl=en  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/  Sponsors Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code CONTESSA at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Head to cozyearth.com and use my code CONTESSA for an exclusive 20% off.  Shopify: The best businesses aren’t built in boardrooms. They’re built by people who just started. Free trial at shopify.com/careercontessa See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. 30 jun

    The Truth About Executive Presence (and How to Build It Without Faking It)

    Executive presence is one of the most talked-about—and least understood—skills in your career. In this episode, Lauren sits down with executive coach and co-author of The Presence Principle, Dr. Alexa Chilcutt, to break down what executive presence actually is, why it matters for promotions, and how to build it in a way that feels authentic—not performative. If you’ve ever been told to “speak up more” or “be more confident” without clear guidance, this conversation gives you a practical, research-backed roadmap to develop presence on your own terms. You’ll learn: A simple 3-step framework to build executive presence in a way that aligns with your strengthsThe difference between making a strong first impression and building lasting leadership credibilitySmall but powerful shifts in mindset, voice, and body language—especially in virtual settings—that elevate how you show up at work Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources: Alexa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-chilcutt-phd/ The Presence Principle: https://www.amazon.com/Presence-Principle-Embodying-Executive-Impact/dp/1041021968  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/  Sponsor Become a Fora Advisor today at foratravel.com/contessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. 23 jun

    Your Next Job Is Probably in Your Network—Here’s How to Strengthen It

    Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward, transactional, or exhausting. In this episode, Lauren sits down with communications leader and author Monique Kelley to break down the do’s and don’ts of relationship-based networking—and how building genuine connections can unlock new opportunities, collaborations, and career growth. You’ll learn:  • Why the biggest networking mistake is waiting until you need something  • How to identify the value you bring—even early in your career  • Simple ways to strengthen existing relationships so opportunities come through connection, not cold outreach Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW  The Successful Networker course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-successful-networker  Guest Resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquekelleygigliotti/ Book: https://www.redefiningnetworkingbook.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/  Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/  Sponsors Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/CONTESSA! #honeylovepod Get your menopause treatment plan today. Visit myalloy.com and use code CONTESSA for $20 off your first order! Become a Fora Advisor today at Foratravel.com/contessa. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. 16 jun

    Is Your Debt Driving Your Career Decisions? How to Change That

    Debt can quietly shape your confidence, boundaries, and career choices. In this episode, Lauren talks with Arden Missal, founder of She’s Financially Free, about how financial pressure keeps many women playing small at work—and how to start making career decisions from confidence instead of fear. You’ll learn: How money stress impacts negotiation, overwork, and risk-takingThe difference between being practical and being fear-ledMindset shifts to build financial confidence—even before you’re debt-free Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources: Debt Payoff Starter Kit: ShesFinanciallyFree.com/StarterKit Includes a Debt Freedom Tracker App, a beginner budgeting sheet, a mini financial literacy course, motivational screensavers, and other great resources- Everything you need to get started in paying off your debt. 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/ Sponsors Become a Fora advisor today at Foratravel.com/contessa. Head to cozyearth.com and use my code CONTESSA for an exclusive 20% off. Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code CONTESSA at http:// cowboycolostrum.com/contessa. Go to ogee.com/CONTESSA and use code CONTESSA for 20% off. Shop now at fabletics.com/contessa to get 70 - 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Head to vitaclean.co and use code CONTESSA at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. 9 jun

    Career Transition 101: Strategy, Mindset, and What to Do First

    Thinking about a career change—but not sure where to start? In this episode, career transition expert Cara Bedick breaks down what it really takes to make a successful move—from navigating fear and identity shifts to translating your skills and building a strategy that actually works. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn: How to tell if you need a full career pivot—or just a new role, team, or environmentThe biggest emotional blocks (like fear and self-doubt) that keep people stuck—and how to move through them Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Career Transition Course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-career-transition-road-map/ Guest Resources: Book:https://www.amazon.com/Your-Next-Big-Career-Move/dp/B0FH3WNDKP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carabedick/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-bedick/  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/ Sponsors If you're ready to finally sleep great and feel like yourself again, head to http://www.bioptimizers.com/contessa and use my exclusive code CONTESSA to get 15% off any order. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. 2 jun

    Why Aren’t People Responding to Your Emails? How to Write Messages Busy People Actually Read (Listener Favorite)

    Even with social media, text, and DMs, email is still the best way to communicate and contact people who can help your career. Now we just need to make sure those emails are crafted in a way to catch the attention of busy readers! Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer, will tell you a masterclass on: What bad email communication looks likeHow to assess your own email writing skillsTactics for formatting your email messagesThe power of responding to every email Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Grammarly Link: https://bit.ly/3PiAtBy Guest Resources: Newsletter: jasonfeifer.com/newsletter Book: jasonfeifer.com/book LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeifer/ 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/  Sponsors Head to cozyearth.com and use my code CONTESSA for an exclusive 20% off. That's code CONTESSA for an exclusive 20% off. Head to vitaclean.co and use code CONTESSA at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Shortcut your path to being more successful at work. This show helps you figure out what you truly want, land a job, make more money, advance your career, and improve your work life with actionable insights from experts that boost work performance. We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter

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  • Creador
    Career Contessa
  • Años de actividad
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodios
    400
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © 411452
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    Career Contessa

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